A podcast for Shedders. Hosted by John Paul Young and produced by the Australian Men’s Shed Association. Topics include sheds and tools, celebrity special guests, fishing, men’s wellbeing, comedy and more. Designed to entertain and connect Shedders across Australia and worldwide, The Shed Wireless was created in a backyard shed during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns. It continues to provide easy listening for all Shedders, including members of community sheds and people who love spending time in their home shed. Find out more at mensshed.org/theshedwireless
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Why that bowel screening test could save your life on The Shed Wireless podcast
That bowel screening test sitting unopened on the kitchen bench? Dr Oliver Cronin would like a word.
On The Pulse, AMSA's Stuart Torrance speaks with Melbourne gastroenterologist Dr Oliver Cronin about bowel cancer screening, the warning signs every bloke should know, and why a simple test could save your life. It's a practical conversation about gut health, early detection and yes – why you might need to poke your poo with a stick.
The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association and hosted by John Paul Young, for the love of shedding.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Robert Golluch joins JPY all the way from Canada on The Shed Wireless podcast
One of the great things about the Men's Shed movement is that it started right here in Australia, but these days you'll find sheds popping up all over the globe.
This Shedder in the Spotlight joins us all the way from Canada. Robert Golluch is President of the Canadian Men's Shed Association, and his Men's Shed journey started much like many others — he retired, went looking for something to do and wandered into a local shed thinking he'd make a bit of sawdust.
A few years later he found himself leading a movement that's now spread to more than 200 sheds across Canada. From repair cafes and woodworking projects to maple syrup and community connections, Robert joins John Paul Young to talk about the Canadian take on Men's Sheds.
The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association and hosted by John Paul Young, for the love of shedding.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Rip Woodchip shares some unexpected wisdom about losing his licence on The Shed Wireless podcast
What happens when the day comes to hand over the car keys?
For many blokes, it's about more than just driving. Rip Woodchip reflects on independence, pride and staying connected when getting from A to B suddenly isn't as simple as it used to be. As always, he finds a few laughs along the way and reminds us that there's more than one road to the shed.
The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association and hosted by John Paul Young, for the love of shedding.
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Hello and welcome back to the Shed Wireless podcast.
We have a very special episode for you today – bringing you chats with the winners of the recent 2026 National Shed Awards! I was privileged to attends the awards presentation night at the National Gathering in Brisbane and meet the award winders in person.
And – I also sang a few tunes at the dinner – what a great night.
But enough of that – let’s talk to the winners and find out about the projects that scored them the award!
First up we have the Green Shed award, which recognises a project or activity that puts the environment or recycling at its heart. There were so many great entries in this category that the judges couldn’t decide on one winner -so they awarded two.
Today I’m talking to Alan Reid from the Nepean Men’s Shed on the outskirts of
Sydney. G’day Alan.
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards special!
The Green shed award was previously called the Sustainability award, so that gives you a pretty clear idea what it’s about! This year two sheds took out that honour and Marty’s talking to one of those winners
The Dingley Village Men’s Shed in Victoria.
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards special. In this segment we’re chatting to the winners of the Bright Spark award. That’s the award for the shed that shows innovation, – a unique or unusual approach to a problem or project
And the winner this year was the Marlin Coast Men’s Shed in Queensland.
Here to tell us all about it is Eric Wilson.
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards 2026 special.
The Healthy Shed, Healthy Blokes Award recognises a shed that promotes men’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. Alright, let’s cross over to Stuart, who’s got a chat lined up with this year’s winner
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Cockburn - Community Impact Award: Shed Wireless 2026 Awards Special
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards special. Our final award category is the Community impact award, also known as Shed of the Year award. This award recognises a Shed doing great things for their community.
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
This episode includes a rewind of some of our favourite and most popular segments.
Here’s what we’ll be talking about this episode:
- On the Road: JPY’s old friend Butch shares his tips on the best all rounder kit for fishing in On the Road.
- On the tools: JPY and Marty talk to Mal Conomy is a serious metal lathe guru who’s retirement hobby fashioning Hercus lathe spare parts has resulted in some unexpected benefits!
- Ask the Doc: Stuart Torrence finds out why your balance is so important and how to improve it.
- Special Guest: JPY shares some nostalgia with Aussie country music magnate John Williamson
- Nailed It: Rip Woodchip muses about staying social.