Best Glen Frost Bondi Sblsc Podcasts (2025)

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Lawrie Williams; Bondi Historian & Bondi SBLSC Long Service Member; club legends, club stories and who created the hit TV show "Bondi Rescue"? 40:34

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Bondi Patrol Podcast GUEST: Lawrie Williams (Loz); Bondi SBLSC Long Service Member and Bondi Historian This podcast is supported by Bondi’s most experienced real estate agents; Richardson & Wrench Bondi Beach – we thank the whole team for their ongoing support of our club and the surf life saving community - visit their website at rwbb.com.au In th…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 27: Gareth Robinson: Purpose led habits: Bondi’s Wellbeing Team building mental health for Clubbies 38:44

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 27: Gareth Robinson: Purpose led habits: Hear about Bondi’s Wellbeing Team who are building mental health for Clubbies Gareth Robinson is the Founder of Your Happiness Flywheel, a mental health and wellbeing consultancy. Gareth is known at the Bondi SBLSC as “Chop” and is Vice Captain on the famous Baldock Patrol, and …

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 26: Sandra Fox, President, Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club. 34:15

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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 in this role. She has been at Tamarama SLSC just over 20 years and has served in many roles in the surf club and seen many chan…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 25: Susie Peterson, President, Clovelly SLSC 40:10

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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 the club, and came into the role of President ‘by accident’ on her retirement, and how she loves the role. Susie reflects on w…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 24: Lauren Tischendorf - first woman to swim solo around Lord Howe island 33:51

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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 currents, 25 knot winds and 2.5m swell. Lauren is an Athlete for The Minerva Network, a group that supports female athletes…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 23: Liz Webb, President, Bondi Bathers Surf Life Saving Club 30:05

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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, Leeton) and then worked overseas. Liz moved to Sydney for work in 2001, moved to Bondi and completed her Bronze medallion in 2002. Liz’s experience …

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 22: Mayor Paula Masselos: the power of local democracy, do we need beach bars and shark nets? 34:20

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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 a communications agency specializing in hard-to-reach audiences and in values based behavior change, community engagement, advertising an…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 21: Lucy Macdonald (Allon): Find your groove in the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club 40:13

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 21: Lucy Macdonald (Allon) In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lucy Macdonald (Allon) to the podcast Lucy has been with the Bondi SBLSC for eight years with Besomo Patrol (aka 'Bes-t-omo' patrol). And like many people, Lucy started her involvement with the club earlier than that – when her kids were part of…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 20: Michael Hallam, Captain, Nightingale Patrol, Bondi 39:50

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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 interest! What is an unconscious rescue really like? Michael describes how the team rescued an unconscious surfer. This podcast is suppor…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 19: Amy O'Brien, School Teacher & Surf Swim Ambassador 29:22

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“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 safety teacher for primary school children. In this episode, Amy shares her journey from Ireland to Bondi, why she chose Bondi Surf Bath…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 18: Grant Baldock: Nippers Age Manager, Life Member 36:08

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“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 aspects of the club during his 35 years as a member. Some of Grant’s achievements include: ● Four time Australian Champion ● the youn…

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 17: Scott John Maggs, Founder, Skin Check Champions 33:26

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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, your chances of survival are better than almost any other cancer, which is why getting a skin check is so …

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 16: Chris Cooper, Bronze Trainer, Movember Ambassador and Hip Hop Artist 37:41

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“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 and has an Australian Surf Life Saving Title; he’s now a lead Bronze Trainer at Bondi. Outside of Bondi surf life saving…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 15: Felicity MacArthur, Vice President, Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club 36:45

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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 Assessor, and was the ‘Destination Patrol Captain’ for 3 years leading the Club’s away trips to places like Paci…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 14: Anita Kolni, Founder, Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival 40:43

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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, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Anita successfully staged the first Oce…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 13: Interview with Basil Scaffidi, President, Bronte SLSC 43:28

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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, and now the Club President for the last 13 years. Originally from Perth, Basil has three daughters, who all attained t…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 12: Interview with Cyril Baldock OAM 32:30

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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 Patrol Captain, Club Vice President, Club President, Surf Carnival Organiser, Club Touring Team Manager, and now Life Member and C…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 11: Interview with James Stewart: “We train to a very high standard at Bondi” 42:25

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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. Originally from England, James has lived and worked in Germany, China, USA, France, UAE and for the past 12 years, Australia. This is James’ 10th season at cl…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 10: Interview with Chloe McCardel, The Channel Queen (and Bondi SBLSC Member!) 34:25

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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 what the human mind and body can achieve. On October 13th 2021 Chloë broke the World Record for Greatest Number of Crossings of th…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 9: Interview with Andrew Christopher, President, North Bondi SLSC 40:44

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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 ocean. Andrew has had many roles over the past 16 years; he’s been a Nippers Age Manager, Masters Captain,…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 8: Interview with Doug Hawkins, Coogee SLSC 34:48

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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 program he professionalised, grew and now trains others on; he’s now Head of Nippers for whole of Sydney branch, retired and Hea…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 7: Interview with Nixy Krite, Captain of Lifesaving, Bondi SLSC 34:26

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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 without our 1500 volunteers and an engaged and supportive community, so thank you, we salute you. I’m your p…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 5: Sahn Zanotti; teaching the next generation of surf lifesavers 31:55

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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 without our 1500 volunteers and an engaged and supportive community, so thank you, we salute you. I’m your p…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 6: Tom & Greg Bennett; Bennett Rescue Boards 33:31

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The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Interview with Greg & Tom Bennett Today, 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 of surf craft manufacturer and suppliers, including being suppliers to the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club. How it all began … Be…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 4: Kenny Salisbury: I didn't realise what a minute was until I started boxing 31:18

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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 Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club as well as the Bondi community who embrace & support our club, and our values – Our core Mission is to s…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 2: Caroline Pierce: Why learning to swim is transformative 32:25

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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 ranging from media, the law and property, IT, local government and research. She's been a member of Bondi Surf Club for almost 20 y…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 3: Paul Ure: One of the BEST decisions of my life 36:56

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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 member for over 40 years. He’s been involved with Nippers, a surf life saving program which helps kids to swim and know the waves; he’s also been pa…

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Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 1: Brett Pattinson: Director of Sponsorship, Marketing, Events and Rockstar 37:51

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Welcome to Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Member, Brett Pattinson, as our guest on the podcast. Brett’s an Entrepreneur and businessman who began his career as a rock star, fronting Australia’s most successful ska/reggae band of the eighties, The Allniters. their song ‘Montego Bay’ was a Top 10 hit around the world. Brett’s played at major festivals, …