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!
Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by winner of The Voice 2022, Lachie Gill.
Lachie talks about his time on The Voice, from being knocked back on his first ever attempt, all the way to winning the entire thing in 2022.
He also talks about his time in the VFL as well as his work in the mental health advocacy space.
Lachie's new single Are You OK? is out now.
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30 Jun 2026
150 - Quinn Darragh
This week in the beach shack Hoppo is joined be fellow lifeguard and ex-paramedic Quinn Darragh.
They talk about Quinn's long term battle with liver disease after being diagnosed as a twelve year old resulting in him eventually needing a liver transplant. They discuss how Quinn has managed to triumph over adversity by maintaining a positive attitude and outlook on life as well as the amazing support network around him.
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18 Jun 2026
149 - Doron Milner
***CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with serious issues around mental health. If this conversation brings up anything please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit https://www.beyondblue.org.au/. (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/)
This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by former member of the North Bondi Surf Club and long time friend Doron Milner.
Doron talks candidly about his history of mental health issues over the course of his life and how he has learned to seek help and assistance both from professionals as well as friends and family.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
62 ratings
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