Bondi Patrol Podcast
Welcome to The Bondi Patrol Podcast; a conversation with the people who volunteer their time to keep Bondi beach safe for swimmers, run the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club as well as the Bondi community who embrace & support our club, and our values – I’m your host Glen Frost, I’m a Volunteer surf life saver at Bondi, and each episode I’ll be meeting with a member of the club, or from the Australian surf life saving community, or from in and around Bondi.
We exist to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities, and we couldn’t do that without our 1500 volunteers and an engaged and supportive Bondi community, so thank you, we salute you.
The Bondi Patrol Podcast is owned by The Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club. All advertising and sponsorship revenues are paid directly to the Bondi SBLSC. Glen Frost is the Co-Founder and Host of the podcast, and does not profit in any way from the podcast. Glen donates his time to make the podcast happen.
Episodes
26 episodes
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 26: Sandra Fox, President, Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club.
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 26: Sandra Fox, President, Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club.Tamarama: small club, big heart, taking the lead on many issues Sandra is currently President of Tamarama SLSC, the first woman to be...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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34:15
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 25: Susie Peterson, President, Clovelly SLSC
What does it take to be a great Club President?In this episode, Glen talks with President of Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club, Susie Peterson.Susie talks about her love of surf life saving, how she has held various roles in...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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40:10
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 24: Lauren Tischendorf - first woman to swim solo around Lord Howe island
Bondi Surf Life Saver Lauren Tischendorf first woman to swim solo around Lord Howe Island!Lauren recently became the first woman to swim a solo, single session, 32km swim around Lord Howe Island where she faced sharks, strong cur...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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33:51
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 23: Liz Webb, President, Bondi Bathers Surf Life Saving Club
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Liz Webb, Club President About Liz:Liz was born in Griffith Country NSW. She has lived and worked in various regional places in the Murray Darling Basin (Wagga Wagga, Albury, Leeto...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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30:05
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 22: Mayor Paula Masselos: the power of local democracy, do we need beach bars and shark nets?
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 22: Paula Masselos, Mayor of Waverley Today, I’m delighted to welcome Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos to the podcast.Paula is the Managing Director of Embrace Society which is...
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34:20
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 21: Lucy Macdonald (Allon): Find your groove in the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 21: Lucy Macdonald (Allon)In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lucy Macdonald (Allon) to the podcastLucy has been with the Bondi SBLSC for eight years with Besomo Patrol (aka ...
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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 20: Michael Hallam, Captain, Nightingale Patrol, Bondi
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 20: Michael Hallam, Patrol Captain, Nightingale Patrol What does it take to become a Patrol Captain? It takes time and effort, but anyone can do it if you have the motivation and inter...
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39:50
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 19: Amy O'Brien, School Teacher & Surf Swim Ambassador
“It was the friendly people at Bondi who encouraged me to join and made me feel welcome,” says Amy. Amy O’Brien arrived in Australia in 2022 from Ireland, where she was a full time surf life guard as well as water...
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29:22
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 18: Grant Baldock: Nippers Age Manager, Life Member
“Surf Life Saving gives you Leadership skills for life” Grant joined Bondi Surf Club as a 13 year old in 1988 obtaining his Surf Rescue Certificate (the same time as Harries!), Grant has been heavily involved in many...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:08
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 17: Scott John Maggs, Founder, Skin Check Champions
Our skin is our biggest organ, and it’s our first line of defence. Every day, our skin can be damaged by the sun. This can cause cell mutation which may turn into skin cancer. Thankfully, if you find and treat a suss looking spot early enough, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:26
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 16: Chris Cooper, Bronze Trainer, Movember Ambassador and Hip Hop Artist
“Always ask questions, always ask for help – and support Movember!”Chris grew up in Sydney, started at Coogee Nippers aged 5 and then moved to Bondi in his teens and has been here ever since; he was Age Group Champion in Nippers ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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37:41
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 15: Felicity MacArthur, Vice President, Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club
Felicity joined the Bondi Life Saving Club in 2015 and is patrol Captain for Jeppessen Patrol (the Best patrol!). Felicity has held various roles at the Club, she’s taught 8 Bronze and SRC Courses, has been a Spinal, ARTC Trainer, Bronze Assess...
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36:45
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 14: Anita Kolni, Founder, Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival
We are all Ocean Lovers!Anita is a positive, passionate and dynamic change-maker. She is the Founder of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:43
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 13: Interview with Basil Scaffidi, President, Bronte SLSC
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Bronte Surf Life Saving Club President, Basil Scaffidi as our guest.Basil has been a member of Bronte Surf Lifesaving club for 20 years. From nipper age manager, then Nippers President, ...
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43:28
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 12: Interview with Cyril Baldock OAM
Cyril is the longest serving Life Member of the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club with an incredible 66 years as a member. Cyril qualified for his Bronze Medallion in 1959 and has held many roles at the club including...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:30
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 11: Interview with James Stewart: “We train to a very high standard at Bondi”
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 11: Interview with James Stewart: “We train to a very high standard at Bondi” Delighted to welcome Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Member James Stewart as our guest. O...
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42:25
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 10: Interview with Chloe McCardel, The Channel Queen (and Bondi SBLSC Member!)
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Chloe McCardel Chloë holds multiple swimming World Records and has been inducted into the Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Chloe pushes the boundaries of marathon swimming and...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:25
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 9: Interview with Andrew Christopher, President, North Bondi SLSC
Andrew is long service member of the North Bondi SLSC; he started his involvement in North Bondi as a Nippers Dad 16 years ago. Apart from a few Nippers forays as a kid, Andrew had no real SLS background but always surfed, swam and enjoyed the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:44
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 8: Interview with Doug Hawkins, Coogee SLSC
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Member and Director of Lifesaving, Doug Hawkins as our guest. Doug joined Coogee SLSC in 2000, and by 2003 he was running the Nippers program – and pro...
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34:48
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 7: Interview with Nixy Krite, Captain of Lifesaving, Bondi SLSC
Welcome to The Bondi Patrol Podcast; a conversation with the people who volunteer their time to keep Bondi beach safe for swimmers, and run the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club - Our core Mission is to save lives, and we couldn’t do that wi...
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34:26
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 5: Sahn Zanotti; teaching the next generation of surf lifesavers
Welcome to The Bondi Patrol Podcast; a conversation with the people who volunteer their time to keep Bondi beach safe for swimmers, and run the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club - Our core Mission is to save lives, and we couldn’t do that wi...
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31:55
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 6: Tom & Greg Bennett; Bennett Rescue Boards
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Interview with Greg & Tom BennettToday, we are delighted to welcome Greg and Tom Bennett, Father and Son, Chair and CEO of Bennett Surf Co as our guests – they’re the 2nd and 3rd generation...
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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 4: Kenny Salisbury: I didn't realise what a minute was until I started boxing
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 4 : Interview with Kenny Salisbury Welcome to The Bondi Patrol Podcast; a conversation with the people who volunteer their time to keep Bondi beach safe for swimmers, run the Bondi Sur...
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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 3: Paul Ure: One of the BEST decisions of my life
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 3: Paul Ure “Joining the Bondi Surf Life Savers Club was one of the best decisions of my life,” says Paul Ure, Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Member.Paul has been a club me...
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36:56
Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 2: Caroline Pierce: Why learning to swim is transformative
The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 2: Caroline Pierce, Editor, The Surfer Caroline is a marketing specialist, journalist, author, sometime-software developer and business analyst. She's worked in a variety of industries...
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