Life's A Beach

Paige Craswell; Fashion Influencer, Model and Neurosurgery Nurse comes in this week to tell her story. She delves into her early years, her struggles to find her calling and her eventual introduction to each of the career paths she has taken. Andy Mole joins 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...

Grant "The Strongman" Edwards tunes in this week. He represented Australia as a track and field athlete, participated in the Winter Olympics with Australia's bobsled team and now carries his career as a member of the Australian Federal Police. He talks about both physical and mental struggles he faced through the course of his life. Matt Hastie returns for beach banter! For all things Life's a Bea...

Former 'The Today Show' host and sports commentator Tim Gilbert slinks into the beach shack this week to talk about the pipeline he followed to become a radio host. He speaks about his experience learning the ropes in media, and how it eventually led him to hosting Sky Racing. Andy Mole comes in for beach banter this week! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co...

Hoppo returns to the beach shack, kicking the year off with Luke Cook; the creator and host of "Cuppa." He talks about his life, struggles and the untimely and tragic passing of one of their good friends. Matt Hastie joins Hoppo 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 omnys...

The original Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page joins us this week to chat about his life before The Wiggles. He also chats about the conception of the band, the health struggles he faced and the advocacy for normalising the use of automatic external defibrillators which saved his life. Andy Mole returns for beach banter this week! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/...

This week we've got a special episode where we look back at some of Hoppo's favourite beach banter moments! From Yatsey and Reidy to Whippet and Kerrbox, tune in to hear the best stories from Hoppo's 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Parramatta Eels Legend Peter Wynn drops in this week to talk about his time playing for his team and his experiences growing up. He goes on about the start of his career, the struggles he faced up until he achieved greatness, in playing for Australia in the State of Origin. Reidy returns for beach banter this week! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instag...

Hoppo is joined this week by Nathan Johnston. Legally blind by the age of 15, Nathan speaks about his experience growing up and taking his life back into his own hands. He has competed in many races between running, Ironman and triathlons whilst raising money for charity. Andy Mole joins Hoppo this week for Beach Banter For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ I...

Life's A Beach returns after a short hiatus with 9 times Molokai ocean paddling legend Dean Gardiner! He speaks about how he's contributed to the sport, his experiences growing up around paddling and how he reached the position he's at today. Reidy kicks us off with a round of Beach Banter this week. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://ww...

Long time friend and lifeguard for forty years, Jon Lavers joins Hoppo to tell his story about growing up in the western suburbs of Sydney and the many jobs and experiences he's had along the way. Reidy tunes into the beach shack 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 omn...

French Photographer Christian Gilles comes in this week. He grew up on Reunion Island and moved to France to push his career in photography, photographing many celebrities globally along the red carpet. He also chats about his triathlon and marathon runs and his battle against testicular cancer. Will Bigelow joins Hoppo for Beach Banter this week For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at ht...

Legendary Ironman athlete and Olympian Grant Kenny joins Hoppo this week to chat about how he and his father put Ironman on the map. He speaks about his training, his passion for the sport and his philosophies about it, as well as getting his pilot's license.  Reidy hits the beach shack this week for beach banter! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagr...

Fellow lifeguard, Bondi Rescue and Home and Away star Ryan "Whippet" Clark joins Hoppo this week to chat about his experience raising money for charity, as well as completing the amazing English Channel Swim. Will Bigelow joins Hoppo 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 See omnystudi...

Travelling around the entire continent of Australia, Bonnie Hancock winds up in the beach shack after 254 grueling days. She speaks about her 8 month long journey, the experiences she had being on the water for such an extended period of time and the marine life encounters. She shares her and her crew's story, as well as speaking about the people she met along the way. Reidy hits the beach shack f...

Pro sports commentator and cofounder of 'Heartbeat of Football,' Andy 'The Alphabet' Paschalidis hits the beach shack this week. He speaks about his entrance into this career path and the things he experienced during his time as a sports commentator and the tragic events that lead him to advocate for accessibility to defibrillators no matter where you are. Will Bigelow doubles down this week for b...

Olympic Swimmer Michael Klim joins Hoppo in the beach shack this week to chat about his development and journey towards earning his Olympic and Commonwealth Gold medals. Bearing several world records, he discusses his love for the sport, the struggles he faced and continue to face. Will Bigelow joins us for beach banter this week. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesa...

Rock and roll legend Rick Grossman joins Hoppo in the beach shack for this week's episode of Life's a Beach. Playing huge roles in massive bands such as the Divinyls and the Hoodoo Gurus. He talks about his musical history, the hardships and all the memories and relationships he's made along the way. Matt Colquhoun joins us for beach banter this week For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site a...

Legendary Triathlon athlete Mick Maroney comes in this week to chat about the amazing things he's done in his career. Spanning from Ironman Races to a marathon swim from Mexico to Cuba, Maroney has incredible achievements all around and does his best to give back to the sport. Josh Burke joins Hoppo in the beach shack this week! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabe...

Don't miss this episode as Hoppo and his long-time mates Harries and Kerrbox hit the beach shack to tell their amazing stories! All their hard work on the beach, but also all the fun and games they shared between each other. Deano comes in 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=...

This week, Hoppo is lucky enough to be joined by the iconic and legendary Andrew Lloyd. Stay tuned post chat as Wally jumps back in the beach shack! 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.

Hoppo is joined by former professional surfer and Northern Beaches' legend, Toby Martin! He speaks about his experience growing up in the beaches and the pipeline he experienced to becoming a pro surfer. He travelled the world, catching waves in different countries for fifteen years before transitioning back into working life. Hoppo is joined by Deano once more for Beach Banter. For all things Lif...

Professional boxing and MMA Coach Richard Fogarty tunes in this week to tell his story about his upbringing. He talks about his introduction to fighting in the '70s and the bullying he experienced in school that he wished to defend himself from. His career lead him to meet world renown fighters such as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. Josh Burke returns for Beach Banter this week! For all things Life'...

Professional Netball player Allie Smith enters the beach shack this week to speak of her experience with the Melbourne Vixens and the consequent move to Sydney to play with the New South Wales Swifts. She also speaks about her experience helping differently-abled children with WhatAbility. Matt Colquhoun enters the beach shack this week! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www...

Retired Sergeant of the New South Wales Police Force, professional sportsman and director of the Cronulla Sharks Rugby League Club Glenn Gorick tunes in for this week's podcast. He speaks to Hoppo about his sports life, charity work and his love for sports racing. Deano enters the beach shack for beach banter this week For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ In...

Hoppo returns for Life's a Beach this week with former lifeguard Josh Burke. He tells his story about his struggles with the expectations he faced being the son of an elite athlete and how he tackled his issues with alcoholism and drug abuse.  Wally joins Hoppo in the beach shack for beach banter For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.in...