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This episode, Hoppo takes a deep dive into the life of the trail blazing Australian surfer, Pauline Menczer. Later on, Lifeguard Singlets jumps in the beach shack to recount an old colleagues accident 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Life's A Beach, Hoppo takes a deep-dive into the world of Motocross with Pat Bowden from Freestyle Kings Entertainment. Later on, Clipper jumps in the beach shack to talk about his move to Sydney and we also 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The following episode contains themes of sexual assault and suicide. If this raises any concerns for you please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14This week, Hoppo speaks to the inspiring Skye-Blue Henderson following her successful appearance on The Amazing Race Australia. Following this, Maxi jumps in the beach shack to talk about his new business venture 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, Hoppo has an in-depth chat with big wave surfer and convicted drug smuggler, Wayne Cleveland. And later on, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Life's A Beach, Hoppo chats to Spot Anderson about his inspiring career, his journey to recovery and what he is up to now. Later on, Mario jumps into the beach shack to talk about his modelling gig and we also hear from the fans in the mail bag.For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Hoppo chats with the successful Shannah Kennedy to hear about her journey towards becoming a life coach. Later on, Yatesy joins Hoppo in the Beach Shack to recount a cruel prank Hoppo played on him and we also 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Hoppo chats with retired detective senior constable of the New South Wales Police, Allan Sparkes. Later on, Singlets joins Hoppo in the Beach Shack to talk about his most influential moment and we also hear from the fans in the mailbag. To read about Allan's work, visit http://www.allansparkes.com/And for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Hoppo chats with award-winning Cinematographer and Director, Tim Bonython about his legendary career. Later on, Clint Kimmins jumps in the beach shack to talk about his craziest big wave experiences.And for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick-off Season 2, Hoppo chats to Aussie rock legend Shannon Noll about all things music and gigging during Covid-19. Later on, Reidy jumps in the Beach Shack to reminisce about his trip to Europe with Hoppo and co. And for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show Hoppo talks to Warren Tate about the amazing story of how 9yo Jessy saved his mum form drowning in their family y pool after watching Bondi rescue. And Hoppo gives essential tips information on water safety both in the surf and in your backyard poolFor more tips on water safety visit www.surfeducatorsinternational.com.auAnd for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at www.lifesabeach.coInstagram: lifesabeachau

In this episode Hoppo takes a deep dive into the life of comedian, actress and podcaster Bianka Ismailovski. Bianka gets candid about giving up alcohol and her experiences at the beach. Also in the Beach Shack will be Singlets to bag Hoppo out for a knee injury he suffered in Bondi.And for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en

In this episode Hoppo takes a dive into the iconic career of Mikey Robbins, Mikey also recounts some of his most memorable moments at the beach. Also in the Beach Shack will be Maxi to talk about his career change as a firefighter and the intense situations he has found himself in, and some letters from fans. And for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/

This episode Hoppo takes a deep dive into the career of Mark Furze as they chat about Mark's stints on Home and Away and his most recent appearance on The Voice Australia. Also, Bondi rescue life-guard Clint "Clipper" Kimmins makes his debut in the Beach Shack, plus some letters from fans.To follow Mark Furze's latest career venture, you can purchase tickets to the 'Icons & Legends: A tribute to the music of Bon Jovi' at https://www.silverbacktouring.com.au/icons-bon-jovi/And for all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/

This week Hoppo takes a dive into what it was like for Eden Daley on the smash hit TV show “SAS Australia”, Eden also recounts his own brush with surf rescue. Also in the Beach Shack will be “Singlets” one of the most popular lifeguards on “Bondi Rescue”, and some letters from fans.

Join Hoppo for the second part of the amazing chat with Rosie Waterland as both Rosie and Hoppo open up more about their lives. And another Lifeguard mate of Hoppo’s visits the Beach Shack to talk about what not to do at a house party....another great week of heart felt discussion and lively banter.Instagram- www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/

Hoppo ( star of Bondi Rescue) chats to online and literary superstar, Rosie Waterland, as well as one of the lifeguards.

Join Hoppo ( star of Bondi Rescue) for the first episode of this new podcast series, as Hoppo interviews Ben Davies the creator of Bondi Rescue, chats with some of the lifeguards and responds to fans letters.

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!