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Life's A Beach

Bruce Hopkins
Mental Health
Surf Life Saving
Australia
Ocean's Seven Challenge
Cliff Diving
Ocean Paddling
Bondi Rescue
Paddling
Israel
Married At First Sight
Marathon Swimming
Prinnie Stevens
Swimming
Hamas
Jewish Community
Burnout
Women's Sports
Sydney
Black Dog Institute
Scotland

The Life’s A Beach Podcast is presented by Head Lifeguard and TV personality, Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins. Known to his fans as the fun-loving, down to earth Lifeguard from Bondi Rescue, Hoppo has spent nearly 30 years working on Australia’ most infamous beach and will open up to fans like never before. Portraying another side to the lovable larrikin, Hoppo and guests will discuss life stories - the goo... more

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This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Evan Batten. Evan talks about his journey from being a sound recording technician behind the scenes, to being a prominent camera facing journalist on broadcast TV. This extensive experience led Evan to ... more

Hoppo is back in the beach shack with Firerose.

They talk about Firerose's new album Shining Armour and her journey to creating it. Firerose moved from Australia to the US as a 19-year old and has been writing music and acting for as long as she c... more

This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Leanne Moss.

They talk about her time growing up in South Africa, before moving to Australia and later Hong Kong.

Leanne left Hong Kong in 2019 as the riots were heating up, prompting her to move b... more

Dave Winner joins Hoppo in the beach shack to talk about his incredible journey of resilience.

Dave has long been a respected figure in the Coalcliff SLSC and Surf Life Saving Illawarra. On a seemingly normal day out in the water back in August 2... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Batten
Journalist and content creator
Episode: 146 - Evan Batten
Leanne Moss
A South African native who moved to Australia and is a breast cancer survivor.
Episode: 144 - Leanne Moss
Dave Winner
Lifeguard, surf life-saving instructor, and founder of the Dave Winner Foundation
Dave Winner Foundation
Episode: 143 - Dave Winner
Carl Scully
Former New South Wales Police Minister
New South Wales Government
Episode: 142 - Carl Scully & Mark Goodwin
Mark Goodwin
Former New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner
New South Wales Police Force
Episode: 142 - Carl Scully & Mark Goodwin
Joel Turner
Musician known for his hit song 'These Kids' and beatboxing abilities
Episode: Ep 141 - Joel Turner
Michael Venis
Survivor of childhood sexual abuse and advocate for mental health awareness
Episode: Ep 140 - Michael Venis
Shane Gould
A 15-year-old swimming prodigy who won three gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics and set world records in each race.
Olympian
Episode: Ep 139 - Dr. Shane Gould
Luke Horder
Founder of Sydney Harbour Surf Club and passionate paddler
Sydney Harbour Surf Club
Episode: Ep 138 - Luke Horder

Host

Bruce Hopkins
Host and head lifeguard known for a fun-loving personality and a wealth of experience on Bondi Beach. With nearly 30 years in the field, he shares life stories and engages guests in candid discussions about various life challenges.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Michael Venis Podcast

    Unfortunately there is a whole other side that has wrecked families, devastated friends, theft, lies and gaol time. There is so much more cruelty and deception affecting many women who Michael ‘loved’. Unfortunately for you Hoppo, this podcast is very upsetting to those left broken, who have rebuilt themselves and families.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Surviving MV
    Australiaa year ago
  • Thank you Hoppo

    Thank you so much Hoppo for having Alexis and Jo on to tell their stories. Good on you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrlayoreo
    Australia2 years ago
  • Hoppo the great

    Great array of people interviewed and Hoppo allows each one to tell their story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bondifit
    Australia4 years ago
  • Life’s A Beach

    Such a diverse podcast. Enjoy listening to so many different people with really good life stories. Recommend to all ages.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LABsea
    Australia5 years ago
  • ❤️

    There are no more available episodes of Bondi rescue on YouTube soooo podcast it is. 😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ayvab
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the combination of humor and serious discussions.
The podcast features a diverse array of guests sharing inspiring life stories.
There is a strong emphasis on personal growth, making it a popular choice for those interested in mental health.
Many find the host's approach relatable and engaging, creating a welcoming atmosphere for storytelling.

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146 - Evan Batten
Q: Was there a time where you were really struggling at all in your life?
Yeah, look, I mean, I've seen my first marriage fall apart... I just remember thinking, what am I actually going to do?
146 - Evan Batten
Q: So does that also affect, have you ever seen it affect the journalists on the other side?
Absolutely. Yeah, yeah, I think there's been a number of major cases in the last couple of years.
146 - Evan Batten
Q: Tell us about how it progressed from there and starting as a journalist, or did you do something else before that?
I didn't think I was going to make it as a journalist. I never thought about being in the spotlight. I was quite shy.
145 - Firerose
Q: What inspired you just to do that?
It came from me...getting out of this abusive relationship...
144 - Leanne Moss
Q: What advice would you have for women going through cancer or any medical issue?
You know your body better than anyone else, so if you feel a change, don’t hesitate to consult your GP. It’s important to advocate for your health and seek support if needed.

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1. Evan Batten
2. Leanne Moss
3. Dave Winner
4. Carl Scully
5. Mark Goodwin
6. Joel Turner
7. Michael Venis
8. Shane Gould

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