Hoppo is joined by former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former NSW Assistant Police Commissioner Mark Goodwin to talk about their new book The Cronulla Riots: The Inside Story. 

Carl and Mark talk through how and why they put the book together as well as convey their pivotal roles during the incident. 

"Through in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, the book provides a more nuanced account of the events..." - Booktopia 

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This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Joel Turner. Joel has released a remix of his 2004 Aria #1 hit These Kids to celebrate the twenty year anniversary of it's release.

Joel walks Hoppo through his journey from unknown kid to national celebrity at just 16 years old off the back of Australian Idol as well as his plans for the future and some of the struggles he's encountered along the way.

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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

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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.

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This week, Hoppo chats to the wildly successful Danny Green (The Green Machine). Then we have the rest of the show as usual!

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This week, Lawrie Williams is back in the beach shack to talk more about the history of Bondi.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This week Hoppo chats to the legendary Samantha Gash, welcomes Lifeguard Harrison back into the beach shack and answer's questions from the mailbag.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This week, Hoppo chats with Ironman legends and father-son duo, Trevor and TJ Hendy. Later on, Jethro comes back into the beach shack to talk about his recent ad shoot for Hello Fresh with the Bondi Rescue boys and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.

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This episode, Hoppo chats with up-and-coming country-pop band, The Buckleys. Later on, Lifeguard Whippet jumps into the beach shack to recount a rather memorable experience on his trip to Bali, and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.

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This week, Hoppo is joined by Olympic Gold Medallist, Kerri Pottharst, to chat about her phenomenal volleyball career and her upcoming appearance on SAS Australia. Later on, Lifeguard Tommy talks about his modelling gig for Vogue and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.

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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.

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This week, Hoppo joins NRL legend Chris Walker on his walk from Cairns to Gold Coast in his efforts to raise money for a number of charities. Afterwards, 14-year-old tiktok star Jasper makes his beach banter debut al the way from the U.S and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.

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This week, Hoppo chats to Ironman legend, Craig Riddington. Later on, lifeguard Harrison jumps in the beach shack to talk about his move from New Zealand and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.

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This episode, Hoppo takes a deep dive into the life of Quinn Darragh and his journey towards swimming the English Channel to raise money for hospital equipment helping prematurely born babies. Later on, Jethro jumps into the beach shack to recount some of his most memorable mishaps as a lifeguard and Hoppo answers questions from the mailbag.

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This week, Hoppo chats with the writer of the successful ABC kids series, Kangaroo Beach. Later on, Whippet jumps in the beach shack to recount one of his most successful pranks. We then hear from the fans in the mailbag.

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This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo chats with Ryan Whippet Clark about his acting career and his transition into becoming a lifeguard and businessman. Later on, ex-lifeguard Tommy makes his beach banter debut and we hear some letters from the fans.

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This episode, Hoppo takes a deep dive into the life off the trail blazing Australian surfer and the only crowned World Champion from Bondi, 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.

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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.

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This 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 pool

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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! 

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