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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoppo is joined by 3 x Olympic gold medalist Shane Gould. Shane talks through her Olympic experiences and fascinating childhood as well as her academic career, which includes a PhD from the University of Victoria that was among the first scholarly cultural studies of swimming in Australia. Hoppo and Shane also talk about their collaboration on Float to Survive and what they aim to achieve with the initiative. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 139 - Dr. Shane Gould

This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Luke Horder. Luke is an icon of the fitness industry in Australia as well as the founder and head coach of the Sydney Harbour Surf Club Luke talks through his journey in creating the surf club, his passion for surf sea paddling, the challenges he faced during the pandemic and where he sees the business going in the future. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 138 - Luke Horder

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

Ep 137- Emily Barker

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 136- Will Bigelow

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 135- Rosie Edwards

Ep 134- Oscar Chalupsky

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 133- Prinnie Stevens

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 132- Mike Tipton

Olympian Jim Walker comes in to talk about how he grew up together with Hoppo, finding their passion for paddling. He talks about the sport's growth into ocean paddling, how he moved into kayaking to compete in the Olympic games in 1996 as well as his eventual move to Race 1, giving back to the rowing athletes. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 131- Jim Walker

Marathon swimmer Andrew Donaldson joins Hoppo this week to speak about his upbringing in Scotland and how he made his move to Perth to pursue his swimming career. He talks about his travels across the world as he attempted the Ocean Seven challenge. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 130- Andrew Donaldson

You may know this person from the "Married at First Sight" 2019 series, Cyrell Paule, better known as Cyclone Cyrell. She talks about the challenges she faced with becoming a public personality through reality TV and her family life with her partner Eden and their son, Boston. Eddy 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 129- Cyrell Paule

Rhiannon Iffland grew up in Newcastle where she started diving as a young kid. She joins Hoppo today to tell us how she went on to become the six-time Redbull World Champion. Rhiannon shares her experiences travelling to many places around the world and her present engagement in competitive cliff diving. Jackson Doolan 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 128- Rhiannon Iffland

Hoppo is joined by Alexis and Jo this week to talk about the ongoing warfare between Israel and Palestine. Jo discusses as a first-hand witness, the state of the victims of this conflict and the horrifying scenes that she and the community endures. Alexis tells us of her emotional dealings, having her husband, family and friends in Israel. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 127- Alexis and Jo Frankel

Hoppo brings into the beach shack Hannah Hampton, professional footballer and goalkeeper for the FA Women's Super League club Chelsea and England's national team. She talks about her experience in the recent FIFA World Cup held in Australia and the struggles she faced with an eye condition in her earlier years Eddy 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 126- Hannah Hampton

Chris Blowes comes to tell his incredible story of how he survived a Great White Shark attack. He details the incident, sharing his experience and goes into depth about how he recovered physically and mentally.  Eddy joins 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 125- Chris Blowes

Rugby League Legend Scott Sattler tunes in to speak about his early life in Queensland, and the eventual beginning of his football career. Now he is the manager for the Gold Coast Titans and reflects on his sports career with Hoppo. Jackson Doolan 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 124- Scott Sattler

Musician Stefan West joins Hoppo this week to talk about his story. He speaks about his relationships with family, music and the days he spent working until he began engaging with substances. He goes on to share his experiences with drug addiction, how it affected his life and how he overcame it. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 123- Stefan West

Tommy Herschell jumps into the beach shack to tell us his story. He uses his experiences and struggles to educate others where he can, started a charity known as 'Find Your Feet,' and travels to various communities and provides workshops where he helps as many people as he can. Eddy 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 122- Tommy Herschell

Hoppo brings in old mate and Celebrity Chef Colin Fassnidge to speak about his move from Ireland to Sydney and how he got his footing in the culinary industry. He talks about the mental struggles that he and many chefs have experienced including a number of his own friends, as well as his campaign against domestic violence against women. Billy Moore returns 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 121- Colin Fassnidge

This week, we've compiled some of our favourite stories from all the beach banters you've heard so far. Opening with a story shared between Hoppo and Kerrbox, we move into some of the highlights of the past years and hope you enjoy this special episode! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 120- Beach Banter Special

Brenda Matthews joins us this week to tell her amazing story. At the age of two, her and her 6 siblings were taken from their Aboriginal parents and placed into a foster system. She speaks about her experiences growing up with a loving White family for six years before child welfare had her reunited with her Aboriginal family. Brenda went on to direct a film to present her story, simultaneously writing and releasing a book. Aaron Buchan joins us 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 119- Brenda Matthews

Brad Guy comes into the beach shack to tell his amazing and inspiring story. He tells about his experiences growing up as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and how he set his life back on track after an unfortunate skydiving accident left him with long-lasting mental and physical injuries. Billy Moore 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 118- Brad Guy

This week, Olympic Swimmer, Shayna Jack comes to speak about her amazing comeback story as an athlete after being falsely accused of being a drug cheat. She tells us about her battles; mental, physical and legal, that she persevered through to end up back in the pools, swimming at an elite level. Aaron Buchan 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 117- Shayna Jack

Chris Enahoro comes in to tell his story this week. He spent his earlier days as a rising star in football but was unfortunately diagnosed with a kidney disorder at eighteen years old. Despite the setbacks in his health, he pushed on and played at the top grades of National Rugby League. Billy Moore 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 116- Chris Enahoro

Hoppo's old mate and TV Personality Tom Williams comes in to tell his story this week. He talks about the launch of his radio and television career, how he began his journey in media and the things he got up to before and after. Aaron Buchan tunes 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 115- Tom Williams

Australian Triathlete John Maclean joins us this week to speak about his incredible achievements. He was the first paraplegic to complete the Ironman World Championship and swim the English Channel. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, and now gives back to support all of those who have been afflicted with disability. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmacleanspeakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-john-maclean-foundation/http://www.johnmaclean.com.au/ For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 114- John Maclean

Fitness fanatic Jen Byles joins Hoppo to talk about her relationship with the gym and her sporting hobbies. Whilst she was at the top of her game, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now Jen comes to speak about the struggles she faced and continues to face in her ongoing, lifelong battle with the disease. Billy Moore 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 113- Jen Byles

3rd Runner-Up in Miss Universe Australia, Selina McCloskey joins Hoppo this week to tell her story in modelling, charity work and business. She tells us about the terrifying experience of being followed home after work, the toll it took on her mentally and the importance of mental health. Aaron Buchan 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 112- Selina McCloskey

Aussie Olympian in the modern pentathlon Colin Hamilton joins us to speak about the events in which he partook and the struggles he faced performing at an incredible elite level whilst working and earning his own living. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 111- Colin Hamilton

Triathlete legend Chris McCormack comes in to speak about his career and the way he honed his abilities to finally conquer some of the biggest triathlon races. Chappo jumps 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 110- Chris McCormack

Longest surf world record holder Blake Johnston, tells us about his resilience and perseverance in his 40 hour long story. He speaks about his growth and his experience with the sport, as well as his coaching and mental health advocacy. Chase Hardaker returns 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 109- BlakeJohnston

Glenn returns this week to carry on his interview with our very own Bruce Hopkins! This is part two of the interview, a continuation from last weeks episode! Chappo joins us in 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 108- Bruce Hopkins (Part Two)

Something a little different is happening this week in the beach shack. Your host, Glenn Gorick, has everyone's favourite Aussie lifeguard, Bruce "Hoppo" Hopkins in for an interview about his life. He speaks about his childhood, his experiences performing in a variety of sports and his eventual decision to progress his career as a lifeguard. Chase Hardacker 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 107- Bruce Hopkins (Part One)

Jock Campbell, previously known as the head strength conditioner and trainer of Australian cricket legends tells us his story. He runs Jock Athletic where he continues his mentoring career on young athletes, turning them into national champions. Chappo 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 106- Jock Campbell

Hoppo tunes in with Jalen Rucker, a young athlete whose efforts carry him towards his ultimate goal of competing in the Olympics. He speaks of his early days playing basketball and soccer and his eventual transition to the athletic track where he excelled in pole vault and long jump. Chase Hardacker joins us 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.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 105- Jalen Rucker

Former Commander of twenty years in the New South Wales Police Force, Steve York joins us this week to speak about his time in the Negotiation department of the police. He recounts his experience in arresting armed robbers, murderers and the sieges he was involved in. Chappo 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 104- Steve York

Former World Surfer Jake Paterson crashes into the beach shack to talk about his early competitive surfing days, winning the 1998 Pipemasters in Hawaii and his Sunscreen company for after his retirement. Chase Hardacker 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 103- Jake Paterson

Rugby legend Josh Holmes joins us for Life's a Beach this week! He speaks about his love for the sport and the multitude of teams he's been a part of. Whippet 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 102- Josh Holmes

Personal Trainer Shannan Ponton from the popular Reality TV Series "The Biggest Loser," joins Hoppo this week to speak about his experience in helping people get fit and healthy. Matt Hastie is 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=en  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 101- Shannan Ponton

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/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 100- Paige Craswell

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 Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 99- Grant Edwards

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

Ep 98- Tim Gilbert

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 97- Luke Cook

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

Ep 96- Greg Page

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 95- Beach Banter Special!

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

Ep 94- Peter Wynn

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

Ep- 93 Nathan Johnston

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://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 92- Dean Gardiner

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 91- Jon Lavers

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 https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 90- Christian Gilles

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

Ep 89- Grant Kenny

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 88- Ryan "Whippet" Clark

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 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 87- Bonnie Hancock

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 beach banter! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 86- Andy Paschalidis

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.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 85- Michael Klim

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 at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 84- Rick Grossman

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.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 83- Mick Maroney

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 82- Harries and Kerrbox

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 81- Andrew Lloyd

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 Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 80- Toby Martin

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's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 79- Richard Fogarty

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.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 78- Allie Smith

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

Ep- 77 Glenn Gorick

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.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 76- Josh Burke

This week, joining Hoppo in the beach shack is retired, National Rugby League player Keegan Hipgrave to share his story about his career as an athlete. Despite the unfortunate, premature ending to his NRL career, he has found a new path in the organisation What Ability which deals with supporting differently-abled individuals. Josh Burke returns for this week'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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 75- Keegan Hipgrave

This week on Life's a Beach, Hoppo is joined by Harries and Deano to talk about their experience as lifeguards, the production of Bondi Rescue and how it led to their nominations and winnings of the Logies Awards! They share their stories on the beach and the times they found themselves on the red carpet. Deano joins Hoppo in 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 74- Harries and Deano

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo is joined by sports writer and author Rupert Guinness! He's covered multiple sports events from Tour de France to the Olympic games.  Matt Colquhoun returns for beach banter this week! Rupert Guinness GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/f/race-across-america-campaign?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 73- Rupert Guinness

Harris Saffron joins Hoppo for Life's a Beach this week to tell his stories and experiences living in Bondi for his whole life. He chats about his childhood and some of the changes to Bondi that he witnessed growing up.Josh Burke 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 72- Harris Saffron

This week on Life's a Beach, American Paralympian Jamal Hill joins Hoppo for a chat about his life leading up to his career as an athlete and the foundation of his organisation Swim Up Hill. He speaks of his childhood and the struggles he faced up to becoming the person he is today. Matt Colquhoun joins Hoppo in the beach shack for beach banter this episode. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 71- Jamal Hill

Sam White joins us in the beach shack this week to tell us about her experience with domestic violence, and how she turned her life around to become the positive and entrepreneurial person she is today. There is no beach banter this week, but instead a wonderful letter from a listener about how the podcast has helped her. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 70- Sam White

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo chats to footy legend Mark "Sparkles" McGaw about his experience as an athlete and the ups and downs that come with it. Mark tells us about his time playing in different teams, the people he's met along the way, the successes and struggles in his career. Wally joins Hoppo in the beach shack 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 69- Mark McGaw

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo invites Charlotte Griffin into the beach shack to talk about her daughter living with autism. Charlotte chats about their journey, the challenges but most importantly breaks down stigmas surrounding disabilities.  Wally joins Hoppo this week for beach banter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 68- Charlotte Griffin

This week on Life's A Beach, we have the phenomenal Emma Sayle in the beach shack. Emma is the founder of Killing Kittens and is has made a living from liberating women and couples and breaking stigmas towards sex.  Jesse joins Hoppo for beach banter talking about the Logies. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 67- Emma Sayle

Well you loved the first one so we thought we'd give you a second! Each week, Hoppo talks to people about their stories but we quite rarely hear about his. Tune in this week as Hoppo opens up even more in part 2 of his story with his wife Karen. Wally joins Hoppo this week 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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 66- My Story Part 2

We’ve seen news and footage circulating around the ongoing war in Ukraine, but Hoppo wanted to go beyond what we are seeing on our screens. This week, Hoppo chats to journalist Hollie McKay who takes us behind it all and shares her experiences reporting on the grounds of the war. Lifeguard Jesse joins Hoppo for beach banter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 65- Hollie McKay

Another week, another fresh episode of Life's A Beach! Enjoy this amazing chat with Candice Janit. 20yrs ago Hoppo resuscitated Candice after she drowned at Bondi while surfing. This week Jesse joins Hoppo for beach banter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 64- Candice Janit

This week, Hoppo welcomes the one and only Anthony Seibold into the beach shack. Anthony coached the Sth Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He went through some dark and tough times during his time with Brisbane. He now is the assistant coach for England Lions rugby team preparing for next years world cup. Lawrie Williams joins Hoppo for beach banter chatting about who has swum the most laps of Bondi. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 63- Anthony Seibold

This week, Hoppo chats to Sarah Davis who fulfilled her dream of paddling the Nile River. They cover her journey towards this and what it took to get there. Jesse 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.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 62- Sarah Davis

This week, Hoppo welcomes former profession ironman Phil Clayton into the beach shack where they talk about his incredible career and so much more. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 61- Phil Clayton

This week, Hoppo chats to melanoma survivor Jay Allen as they dive much deeper into dealing with the effects of skin cancer and sun prevention. Jay has been working hard raising money for his  charity @AustralianSkinCancerFoundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 60- Jay Allen

This week, Hoppo speaks to Jess Van Der Meer who recently lost a dog she has been training, as a result of illegal baiting in her local government area. To understand more, Hoppo invites a Northern Beaches Councillor, Mike Gencher, to talk about the issue and find out what can be done about it.  For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 59- Tackling Illegal Baiting with Jess Van Der Meer

This week, familiar voice and friend of the podcast Lifeguard Mario Marfella joins Hoppo in the beach shack to talk about his lifeguarding career and his latest endeavour which saw him partake in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 58- Mario Marfella

This week, we welcome actor Brendan Cowell into the beach shack. They chat about his life, career and everything inbetween. You won't want to miss it!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 57- Brendan Cowell

This week, Hoppo chats to motocross world champion Robbie Maddison who achieved the impossible, jumping his motorcycle to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Las Vegas.Then he came back down. He rode his motorcycle on water and catching waves at the famous Tahiti surf spot Teahupoo. Lawrie Williams joins Hoppo for beach banter chatting about the lifeguard relay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 56- Robbie Maddison

This week, Hoppo welcomes Guy Leech into the Beach Shack. Guy was the first person to win the famous Coolangatta Gold race on the Gold Coast. The movie Coolangatta Gold was made at the same time. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 55- Guy Leech

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo opens up to friend and Clinical Psychologist Dr David Said about the time he hit rock bottom.  For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 54- My Story

Welcome to Season 3 of Life's A Beach! Hoppo is kicking off the new year with a masterclass about water safety through a chat with Rob Brander AKA DR RipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 53: Rob Brander

This week, Hoppo jumps behind the mic to wish you all a happy holiday, chat about his highlights of the year and hint at what to expect for Life's A Beach next year. Enjoy! For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 52- Merry Christmas!

This week, Hoppo sits down with Craig Alexander about his amazing triathlon career and the training preparation physically and mentally. For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 51- Craig Alexander

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.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 50- Shannah Kennedy Returns

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 49- John Bowe

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 48- Bonnie Hancock

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 47- Jason McCormack

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 46- Shelly Horton

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 45- Stephen Alderman

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 44- Matt Levy

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 43- Emily Miers

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 42- Clint Kimmins' Story

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 41- Danny Green (The Green Machine)

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=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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