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 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.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
A podcast for Shedders.
There’s guaranteed a few laughs in today’s episode.
In this episode:
Are You Bogged Mate? founder Mary O’Brien joins JPY as our special guest. John learns there's a lot Men's Sheds and Are You Bogged Mate? have in common – we know it's important for blokes to get together, shoulder to shoulder, to connect (sometimes in silence!), to have a community of support and to have a few good mates that make it all worthwhile.
On the Tools is in the garden with Sabrina Hahn. You might recognise the voice behind the mic from elsewhere on the airwaves. Sabrina’s got some great tips for getting out in the garden during autumn.
Shedder in the Spotlight hails from South Gippsland, Victoria. Max Wood joined the Leongatha Men’s Shed on the proviso that he didn’t have much time to commit to being part of running the shed. Well as the story has it, he’s been the president at the shed for about 8 years. Though he’s seen some trials and tribulations, Max’s sense of humour has got him through.
We’re On The Road with Ken Newton, Chair of the Australian Caravan Club. Ken’s got a wealth of experience behind him when it comes to recreation vehicles, and some great tips for both the novice and the expert grey nomads.
AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of hearing in the shed. Stuart spoke to Soundfair CEO Caitlin Barr about making shed environments friendlier for members with hearing loss.
And Rip, well he’s getting musical!
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 Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
A podcast for Shedders.
JPY is back behind the mic for another season of The Shed Wireless.
In this episode:
Shedder in the Spotlight is one of the founders of the world's first community shed for men. We spoke to Maxine Chaseling about the inspiration behind The Shed at Goolwa Heritage Club.
David Helmers joins JPY as our special guest. As Executive Officer of the Australian Men's Shed Association, David's seen behind the scenes of Sheds for many years.
On The Tools is back in the kitchen with Adrian Richardson. Richo and Marty are cooking up a storm.
We know it, but even the science says so – Men’s Sheds are good for your health. We’ve got our finger On The Pulse of Men’s Sheds and men’s health with men’s health expert and AMSA patron, Emeritus Professor John Macdonald.
Butch has been back On The Road, and Rip Woodchip has been digging into some 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.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
A podcast for Shedders.
We’re rounding out Season 4 with a bit of reflection, and of course some Christmas trimmings.
In this episode:
Our special guest is Aussie singer and song-writing legend, Russell Morris. JPY and Russell talk rhythm, growing old and the great outdoors.
Butch has been On The Road in the Northern Territory, fishing (avoiding sharks) at Dundee Beach.
On the Tools we’re in the kitchen with the secret to perfect crackling. Marty caught up with chef Adrian ‘Richo’ Richardson for a few Christmas cooking tips and boy you’re in for a treat!
Did you know having mates is good for your heart? In Ask the Doc AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance and Professor Allan Jackson from the Australian Centre for Heart Health are talking matters of the heart.
And our mate Rip Woodchip signs us off for Christmas.