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
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.
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Jump in and buckle up for an episode packed with interesting conversations.
In this episode:
- Our special guest is 2022 Senior Australian of the Year,Valmai Dempsey. Val is an incredible human, this year recognised for 50 years of service with St John Ambulance and so much more.
- Shed in the Spotlight is a young shed making a big impact. GidgegannupMen’s Shed President Bruce and JPY chat about the shed born out of devastating fires and their most recent recognition in the 2022 Resilient Australia Awards.
- Butch and JPY are back OnThe Road heading north for a spot of fishing.
- Are your eyes bigger than your belly? Pick up a few tips on tweaking your plate inAsk The Doc. AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance caught up with Uncle Tobys Nutrition Ambassador Kathleen Alleaume on making better nutrition decisions.
- And Rip Woodchip nails it again, with another of his philosophical musings
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
A podcast for Shedders.
In this episode:
- JPY caught up with special guest Ross Wilson backstage at Hamer Hall. They covered his musical roots to Daddy Cool, and what he gets up to these days (including of course what you might find in his shed!).
- Spring is here so we’re in the garden with blogger Mark Valencia from Self Sufficient Me.
- Our Shed in the Spotlight was the site of the launch for the Men’s Sheds Bat for Will project a few months back. JPY chats with Dave Clarke from Willo’s Men’s Shed in Willaston, South Australia.
- What do you know about Autism? AMSA’s Stuart Torrance asks Dr Darren Hedley about Autism beyond childhood.
- And Rip Woodchip is giving away his spare parts.
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
A podcast for Shedders.
Our special guest is Karl Kruszelnicki (who you might know better as “Dr Karl”). A man well known for his amazing depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to all things science, Karl and JPY had a chat about life, the planet and, of course, his shed.
Our Shedder in the Spotlight is a centenarian shedder with a fascinating life story – a choir boy, a prisoner of war, an all-round top bloke. JPY caught up with Bill Hallett from Pottsville and District Men’s Shed.
On The Road Butch and JPY are cooking their catch and tantalizing your taste buds today.
Losing bladder or bowel control when you don’t mean to can be an embarrassing topic, but it’s very real for more than a million Aussie blokes. We don't shy away from taboo topics so AMSA’s Stuart Torrance invited A/Prof Craig Allingham on for an Ask the Doc chat about incontinence.
On the Tools we’re working with resin.
And Rip Woodchip is feeling his age.
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 Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
The Shed Wireless (Men’s Health Week Special – 2022)
A podcast for Shedders.
Us blokes can be a bit lacklustre when it comes to being proactive about our health and wellbeing. Our special Men’s Health Week edition of The Shed Wireless brings you conversations about breaking down the barriers to seeking help.
If you were a rugby league fan in the 70’s and 80’s you might remember the name Wayne Wigham. Well these days, Wayne’s career has taken him from the footy field to Black Dog Institute as a speaker and educator. Wayne and JPY have an honest chat about men, mental health and seeking help.
In Ask the Doc AMSA Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance and Healthy Male’s Associate Professor Tim Moss discuss five barriers that prevent men from seeking information and support when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
If this episode brings anything up for you please reach out for help immediately. Lifeline is a 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service. Call on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.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.
The Australian Men’s Shed Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout all of Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
A podcast for Shedders.
The Shed Wireless is back for another season with JPY at the helm, and it's packed with entertainment for all Shedders.
Our Shed in the Spotlight is taking to the waves. JPY spent some time at the Lake Macquarie Classic Boatshed.
JPY's special guest knows all about blokes and their sheds... Aussie country music magnate John Williamson dropped by for a bit of nostalgia.
Butch is back and chatting all things outdoors and on the road.
In Ask the Doc AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance and Healthy Male’s Prof Rob McLachlan are getting to the bottom of a few myths about testosterone.
On the Tools is a special one for train enthusiasts. Marty chats with the blokes from Coffs Coast Railway Modellers.
And Rip’s watching the world go by.
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 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In Ask the Doc Professor Rob McLachlan and Stuart Torrance have invited University of Tasmania dementia expert Professor James Vickers for a chat about when and what is worth investigating when it comes to signs of dementia. Definitely one to tune into!
What’s your fishing outfit like? In fishing chat with Butch we talk about a basic kit for throwing a line in all around Australia.
Shed in the Spotlight ventures into the art of the sausage sanga with Andy Bryson from the Veterans Support Group Men’s Shed in Nerang (Qld).
On the tools Marty has taken to the road and found a rare but clever contraption at Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed.
And we couldn’t keep him away if we tried, Rip drops by with an invitation to Christmas lunch.
The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. All past episodes at mensshed.org/theshedwireless
