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
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Welcome to todays Shed Wireless - A podcast for shedders.
In this episode:
Our special guest is Tidy Towns judge, Layla McNeil,
On On The Tools, we learn about 3D printers with JayCar
On the Pulse – Stuart talks to Dr.John Ward about positive ageing Our Shed in the Spotlight is
Dingley Village Mens Shed and their music group.
Mac takes a look at some great hits from the 70s and discovers the positive benefits of learning music.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Mens Shed
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
A podcast for shedders.
Welcome back to the first Shed Wireless podcast for shedders in 2024.
In this episode:
- In On The Tools, we chat to a bloke who pulled a car apart when he was 12
- Our special guest is Lawson Dixon from Black Dog Rides
- The Shedder in the spotlight is Johnny King, who played first grade for St George Dragons Rugby League, and is now an expert grandfather clock repairer!
- We talk about how to record your wishes known about what you want your send-off to be like.
- Rip’s also talking serious stuff today
- But Mac’s music shack will bring a smile to your face again with a road-tripping playlist.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
A podcast for shedders.
The silly season is upon us and so brings the end of another year and this the final episode of The Shed Wireless Season 5. We’ve put together a few best bits of 2023, as well as some new conversations. In this episode:
- We’re revisiting JPY’s chat with Are You Bogged Mate? founder, Mary O’Brien.
- On The Tools we’re in the kitchen with Adrian Richardson, looking after the Christmas trimmings.
- Down in Mac’s funky little music shack we’re talking about Christmas songs – but not the boring ones.
- And finally, Rip will sign us off for the year with a few life lessons.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
A podcast for Shedders.
In this episode:
- Our special guest is Scott Bevan. You may have heard Scott on ABC radio or perhaps picked up one of his books. JPY turned the tables and interviewed the interviewer… listen for a great yarn, laughing about life, change and slowing down.
- Resident handyman Marty is back On the Tools in the workshop with Carbatec – you’ll have to excuse his drooling.
- In our Shed in the Spotlight JPY learnt a few tidbits about the Northern Territory’s Palmerston Men’s Shed from secretary Jill.
- AMSA’s Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of medical research.
- And JPY is thinking about his mate, our fishing expert, Butch.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
The Shed Wireless Episode 7 (Season 5)
A podcast for Shedders.
Time flies when you’re having fun and 2023 has been an absolute huge year for sheds! We’re well into spring, which in fact feels like summer most days – and that means we’ve only got a couple more episodes left of The Shed Wireless for this year... Make sure you share the podcast with your mates so JPY and our humble little podcast is back, bigger than ever, in 2024! In this episode:
- JPY chats with one of Australia’s best rhyming poets of the modern era, Murray Hartin.
- On the Tools we’re back in the garden with Sabrina Hahn. Sabrina’s got some great tips for getting out in the garden during the hotter months.
- AMSA’s Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of Male Breast cancer. He speaks with Dr Janine Lombard about this rare but serious disease.
- JPY takes a stroll down to Mac’s Music Shack to take a look at a bunch of songs that coincide with 30 years of Shedding. Listen to the playlist on the AMSA YouTube Channel.
- And Rip, well he needs a kip!
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
The Shed Wireless Episode 6 (Season 5) - Men's Shed Week 'Tour de Shed' special
A podcast for Shedders.
We took to the road to celebrate 30 years of shedding this Men’s Shed Week. We couldn’t let the opportunity go by without getting out The Shed Wireless microphone, and boy did it get a workout!
This special ‘Tour de Shed’ episode will take you on our journey from the Hunter Valley (NSW) to the birthplace of Men’s Sheds, Goolwa (SA).
Along the way JPY caught up with a mixed bag of members of the Men’s Shed community. You’ll hear from: Prof Barry Golding AM (AMSA Patron & Shed Historian), Rob Mitchell MP (Co-Chair, Parliamentary Friendship Group of Men’s Sheds), Eric (Giralang-Kaleen Men’s Shed), Sharman Stone (Australian Institute of Family Studies), Jeff (Charlton Men’s Shed), Bob (Donald Men’s Shed), Tank (Tintinara Community Men’s Shed), Barry (AMSA/Murraylands Community Men’s Shed), Trevor (AMSA/Men’s Sheds of WA).
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Episode 6 Stroke Week Special Episode (Season 5)
A podcast for shedders.
Did you know men are at a greater risk for strokes? And that risk increases as we get older? But, stroke is preventable for many and a quick response often results in better outcomes – every minute counts!
This month we’re bringing you a special episode of The Shed Wireless.
Our Shedder(s) in the Spotlight are Don and Noel from Newcastle Men’s Shed, who have both been affected by stroke. JPY caught up with Don and Noel about their experience and their lives at the shed.
AMSA’s Stuart Torrance sat down with Tony Finnernan from the Stroke Foundation to talk about his experience with stroke, what you can do to prevent stroke and what to look out for when it comes to recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Find out more about stroke at strokefoundation.org.au
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
A podcast for Shedders.
Do you remember a huge hullabaloo in the late 90’s when over 1000 wharfies lost their jobs overnight? Our special guest is a little different from what you come to expect… but we think you’ll find her pretty interesting! JPY sat down with Macquarie University researcher Geraldine Fela to chat about the 1998 Waterfront Dispute.
On the Tools we’re back in the kitchen with Adrian Richo Richardson. Richo is warming you up and filling your house full of beautiful smells.
We’re getting our groove on at Mac’s Music Shack - talking The Beatles and the bands they inspired in the 60’s. Find this ep’s playlist on the AMSA YouTube channel.
And Rip Woodchip is back, and pondering on staying social.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
JPY has been on the road in the Top End – visiting Sheds and getting to know the place. We’ve put together a special ep with a few highlights of his adventures! Here’s what we’ve got in store:
- For our Shed in the Spotlight, JPY had a chat with Brian Harvey President of Darwin Men’s Shed.
- A spot of fishing – this time without Butch! JPY braced the seas with YKnot Fishing Charters.
- Hear about the incredible Darwin Tourist Facility. Run by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, you can actually jump into virtual reality to find out what it might have been like to experience the 1942 air raids on Darwin.
- JPY and the crew went on a mission to see a few crocs – but there’s a bit of a story to that one!
- And our friend Butch has some tips for travelling On The Road in the Top End.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
A podcast for Shedders.
The cool air is certainly creeping in around the country, so grab a cuppa and settle in - here’s what we’ll be talking about this episode:
Our Shedder in the Spotlight is John Glover from Narooma Men’s Shed. John and JPY had a chat about life, and his current favourite pastime – being a pest at the Shed!
On the Tools is in the shed at Centenary Suburbs Men’s Shed (QLD). Learn about their Atkinson Steam Truck Project, and check out some pics on AMSA’s blog – The Shed Online. Visit www.mensshed.org/theshedonline
Butch is looking forward to a trip On The Road fishing in the Kimberleys.
AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of bladder cancer, chatting with BEAT Bladder Cancer President, Adam Lynch. Did you know, men are 3-4 times more likely than women to get bladder cancer?
And a new one to round out… we’re getting our groove on at Mac’s Music Shack! JPY chats to an old friend – a self-confessed ‘music nerd’ - for a jaunt down memory lane reminiscing on popular music from the 1940s all the way up to the 1980’s. Find the playlist on the AMSA YouTube channel here.
The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.