Bruce Hopkins

Life's A Beach

Society EN ↓ 151 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...

Author

Bruce Hopkins

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.lifesabeach.co

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 50- Shannah Kennedy Returns 28.11.2021

This week Shannah Kennedy returns to the beach shack to talk all about her new book: Plan B https://www.booktopia.com.au/plan-b-shannah-kennedy/book/9781761041075.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 49- John Bowe 21.11.2021

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo chats to V8 super car racing legend John Bowe about his incredible career including winning the Bathurst 1000 twice and the battles he has faced along the way. Then we have the rest of the show as usual, enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 48- Bonnie Hancock 14.11.2021

This week, Hoppo chats with the determined Bonnie Hancock as she tells us about the huge endeavour she is about to take on by paddling an ocean ski around Australia. 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.

Ep 47- Jason McCormack 07.11.2021

This week, Hoppo speaks to Jason McCormack about the struggles he's faced and how he overcame them. Then we have the rest of the show as usual- enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 46- Shelly Horton 31.10.2021

Hear about the amazing career of Shelly Horton this week on Life's A Beach (the ups and downs and everything in between. Then enjoy the rest of the show as usual! 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.

Ep 45- Stephen Alderman 24.10.2021

This week, Hoppo chats to good mate Stephen Alderman about his amazing career and his devastating experience with the Australian Bushfires. 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.

Ep 44- Matt Levy 17.10.2021

This week, Hoppo chats to Paralympian Matt Levy, as well as a familiar friend in beach banter before he hears from the fans in the mailbag. 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.

Ep 43- Emily Miers 10.10.2021

This week, Hoppo chats to English Channel swimming Emily Miers and then we go to 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.

Ep 42- Clint Kimmins' Story 03.10.2021

This week on Life's A Beach, colleague and close friend of Hoppo's, Clint Kimmins, jumps back into the beach shack and tells his story. Then we have the rest of the show as usual. 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.

Ep 41- Danny Green (The Green Machine) 26.09.2021

This week, Hoppo chats to the wildly successful Danny Green (The Green Machine). Then we have the rest of the show as usual! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 40- The One & Only Baz Du Bois 19.09.2021

This week, Hoppo chats with the amazing Baz Du Bois followed by beach banter and the mailbag. 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.

Ep 39- Owen Craigie & Lawrie's Comeback 12.09.2021

This week we have Owen Craigie chatting to Hoppo about his footy career and what he is working on now. Later on, we have a classic beach banter story and a question from a fan. 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.

Ep 38- Rod 'Kerrbox' Kerr 05.09.2021

This week, it's all about Kerrbox as Hoppo has him in the beach shack for an interview and beach banter. Then we later hear from the fans in the mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 37- Olympian Amy Ridge & Lawrie Are In The Shack 29.08.2021

This week on Life's A Beach, Olympic superstar Amy Ridge chats all things Tokyo 2020 and her path towards becoming an Olympian. Then we are joined by Lawrie Williams on Beach Banter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 36- The History of Bondi with Lawrie Williams Part 2 22.08.2021

This week, Lawrie Williams is back in the beach shack to talk more about the history of Bondi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 35- The History Of Bondi With Lawrie Williams Part 1 15.08.2021

Welcome to another week of Life's A Beach! This ep, Hoppo talks to good mate and mentor, Lawrie Williams about the history of Bondi. We then enjoy some beach banter and letters from the fans. Stay tuned next week for Hoppo's second part of his chat with Lawrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 34- John Flannery & The Best Of Lifeguard Tommy 08.08.2021

This week, Hoppo chats to good friend John Flannery and we hear the best of Lifeguard Tommy. Later on, we also hear from the fans in the mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 33- Billy Morris & Lifeguard Glick's Side Hustle 01.08.2021

This week Hoppo welcomes his good mate Billy Morris into the beach shack. He talks about growing up around the beaches, his and his photography. For Beach Banter we have Lifeguard Glick and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 32- Samantha Gash & Lifeguard Harrison Is Back In The Shack 25.07.2021

This week Hoppo chats to the legendary Samantha Gash, welcomes Lifeguard Harrison back into the beach shack and answer's questions from the mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 31- Tim Bailey & Harries Is Back! 18.07.2021

This week, Hoppo catches up with long-term mate and famous weatherman Tim Bailey. Then later on, Harries comes back into the beach shack and we hear from the fans in the mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 30- US Lifeguard Tim Gair & Lifeguard Glick's Beach Banter Debut 11.07.2021

In this episode, Hoppo exchanges lifeguard stories with US Lifeguard Tim Gair, touching on how COVID-19 affected their day-to-day procedures as lifeguards. Later on, Lifeguard Glick makes his long-awaited beach banter debut and we hear from the fans in the mailbag. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en...

Ep 29- Owen Finegan and Harries Beach Banter Debut 04.07.2021

This week, Hoppo takes a deep dive into the amazing rugby union career of Owen Finegan. Later on, Harries makes his beach banter debut and we hear from the fans in the mailbag. 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.

Ep 28- Concetta Caristo & Whippet Returns To The Beach Shack 27.06.2021

This week, Hoppo is joined by the hilarious and inspiring comedian, Concetta Caristo. Later on, Lifeguard Whippet returns to the beach shack and we hear from the fans in the mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 27- Niki Markou & Tommy's Most Memorable Moment 20.06.2021

This week, Hoppo chats with Niki Markou, whose daughter is suffering the rare Lafora Disease. Later on, Tommy returns to the beach shack to recount his most memorable moment and we hear from the fans in the mail bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 26- Joel Adams & Lifeguard Harrison's Rat Dilemma 13.06.2021

This week, Hoppo chats with singer Joel Adams. Following that, Lifeguard Harrison jumps in the beach shack to recount a rat dilemma at work and we hear from the fans in the mailbag. 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.

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