138 episodes

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 good, the bad and everything in between in an open and candid forum. Each week they will share their own challenges and struggles and in true Hoppo style there will be some light-hearted jokes and banter along the way. Hoppo hopes the experiences that are shared will resonate with the audience, as the old saying goes… while Life’s A Beach, it can also be a bitch!

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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 good, the bad and everything in between in an open and candid forum. Each week they will share their own challenges and struggles and in true Hoppo style there will be some light-hearted jokes and banter along the way. Hoppo hopes the experiences that are shared will resonate with the audience, as the old saying goes… while Life’s A Beach, it can also be a bitch!

    Ep 137- Emily Barker

    Ep 137- Emily Barker

    Award winning singer and songwriter Emily Barker joins Hoppo to tell her story. She grew up in a country town in Western Australia and speaks about her eventual move to the United Kingdom where she had two decades in song writing and performing. Emily also shares her struggles with IVF and her unfortunate miscarriage.

    For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/

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    • 45 min
    Ep 136- Will Bigelow

    Ep 136- Will Bigelow

    Will Bigelow comes into the beach shack this week to chat about his recent 48 hour marathon for charity. He takes us along the journey and breaks down his experience as the run went on. Following this, Will talks about the birth of his son and how it left his wife and new born child in critical condition.

    For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en
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    • 54 min
    Ep 135- Rosie Edwards

    Ep 135- Rosie Edwards

    Rosie Edwards joins Hoppo this week as a young Surf Life Saver from England to talk about the beginning of her career as an ocean paddler. She aspires to be someone that inspires young girls and brings popularity to the sport within the UK.

    For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en
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    • 38 min
    Ep 134- Oscar Chalupsky

    Ep 134- Oscar Chalupsky

    Hello everyone and welcome back to Life's a Beach! To kick off 2024, Hoppo has ocean paddling legend Oscar Chalupsky in the beach shack to talk about his childhood and career. He goes on to tell us about his interesting experiences, including competing in the Olympics and meeting Nelson Mandela. 

    For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en
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    • 58 min
    Ep 133- Prinnie Stevens

    Ep 133- Prinnie Stevens

    Australian RNB Soul Artist Prinnie Stevens joins Hoppo this week to chat about her early career in performing arts. From singing, dancing and acting, she speaks about her upbringing in the northern beaches and her performance in The Voice Australia.

    Jackson Doolan joins us once again for beach banter

    For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en
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    • 50 min
    Ep 132- Mike Tipton

    Ep 132- Mike Tipton

    Professor of Human and Applied Physiology Mike Tipton joins Hoppo to teach his lessons this week. He worked closely with Hoppo in Float to Survive and continues to share his knowledge regarding the human body and it's reaction to cold and deep water.

    Jackson Doolan joins us for beach banter this week

    For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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