The Shed Wireless

The Shed Wireless Episode 9 (Season 3)

In this episode:

• We have two Shedders in the Spotlight this episode. John Kennis and James McMaster join me from Robertson Men’s Shed to talk about a community partnership restoring cricket bats, and in particular one very special bat on its way to the Governor General’s own Admiralty House.

• On The Tools we’re talking to a serious metal lathe guru. Mal Conomy’s retirement hobby fashioning Hercus lathe spare parts has him busier than in his working life.

• How’s your balance? In Ask-the-Doc we hear from an exercise physiologist about the importance of keeping your balance into older age.

• A spot of fishing with Butch, and Rip Woodchip drops by with his musings on mates.

• Is your shed the best worst shed in Australia? Fair Dinkum Builds is on the lookout and there’s some pretty great prizes up for grabs.

The Shed Wireless Episode 8 (Season 3)

In this episode:

• Tool sharpening. Get some tips from a specialist who fears this knowledge is at risk of being lost as time goes on
• Male baldness. You're not alone if you have a receding hairline! We Ask-the-Doc featuring Professor Rob McLachlan from Healthy Male
• JPY’s special guest is Aussie singer Daryl Braithwaite whose voice seems to get even better with age
• Rip’s feeling nostalgic on the eve of his wedding anniversary
• Fishing with Butch. He and JPY are passionate as ever about their second- favourite pastime
• How organised is your Shed? For some Aussie sheds, getting organised (or at least trying to) has been a fabulous lockdown challenge. Our Shed-in-the-Spotlight is Albany Shed
• The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. All past episodes at  mensshed.org/theshedwireless

 

The Shed Wireless Episode 7 (Season 3)

Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode

• 3D printing is a hot topic in sheds everywhere. JPY is joined by two Shedders from different parts of the continent who’ll explain what it is,and how to get started.
• Our Shedder in the spotlight has some fascinating projects underway. He also has a dilemma when it comes to one of those projects. Let’s just say his good wife doesn’t see things the same way he does when it comes to ‘pride of place’.
• We’ve come up with a list of top 3 tech tips for Shedders. Especially useful if you’re in lockdown.
• How well do you know your prostate? In Ask-the-Doc we’ve got you covered! It’s a fascinating discussion we’ll call Prostate 101.
• A spot of fishing with Butch never goes astray and neither does a laugh with Rip Woodchip. Rip’s been looking in the mirror at his receding hairline.

The Shed Wireless Episode 6 (Season 3)

We catch up with a Shedder who was one of the first people in Australia to get COVID-19, early in 2020. He thought he was a goner. So, how’s he going 18 months later?

On-the-tools: some inspiration behind a super simple project you can do in your home shed. It’s all about native bees. Our guest Shedder had all his beliefs about bees turned upside down

Man boobs. Doesn’t every bloke get those as they get older? Is it anything to worry about? We Ask-the-Doc

Our bonus Shedder in the Spotlight is restoring an old Melbourne tram

And our special guest is a man who knows how to make you crack a smile, that Irishman Jimeoin 

A podcast for Shedders, produced by the Australian Men’s Shed Association.

 

Woodturning and other Shed talk (Episode 5, season 3)

JPY’s feeling a bit housebound with so many things cancelled lately thanks to COVID but there’s plenty to look forward to in this episode of The Shed Wireless.

• Leo Sayer joins JPY for a colourful chat about life as he sees it in his seventies
• Chairman of the Australian Men’s Shed Association Paul Sladdin drops by
• On-the-tools we’re checking out a wood lathe
• Our Shedder in the Spotlight had to downsize his home shed, which he wasn’t particularly happy about
• How’s your cholesterol? In Ask the Doc we ask why that actually matters a lot. And find out how many of us have ‘the gene’ that causes high cholesterol
• Have a laugh with Rip Woodchip who’s going over his finances — and we’ll talk fishing with Butch

The shocks of ageing (Ask the Doc playback series)

Ageing brings all sorts of physical and mental changes and some can be a rude shock. In this playback our experts discuss some of the shocks of ageing — and how to make sure you don’t let them get you down. Hosted by Aaron Kearney OAM and featuring Professor Rob McLachlan from Healthy Male.

First published as part of The Shed Wireless episode 5 (season 2).

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The good news about erectile dysfunction (Ask the Doc playback series)

In this interview you’ll hear how there’s good news for this very common men’s health problem. And you might be encouraged to know that erectile dysfunction is not just a problem with older men! Hosted by Aaron Kearney OAM and featuring Professor Rob McLachlan from Healthy Male.

First published as part of The Shed Wireless episode 4 (season 2)

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The Shed Wireless Episode 4 (Season 3)

In this episode we use a frankfurt instead of a finger to test a tool called the saw stop. And that's just for starters...  

• Our special guest is the Governor-General of Australia David Hurley
• Our Shed in the Spotlight is in Fremantle WA 
• Do you suffer from chronic pain? Don't miss this edition of Ask the Doc for some great tips
• JPY and Butch share their love of fishing
• Have a laugh with Rip Woodchip
• The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association for your entertainment and information. Please forward this email to all your fellow Shedders (home Shedders too) so they can enjoy the podcast. 

The Shed Wireless Episode 3 (Season 3)

On the latest episode of the podcast for Shedders: enjoy the banter as JPY and the team discuss sheds, tools, fishing, Ask the Doc and more. 

• On the tools we talk about dust extractors
• Our special guest is radio legend John Laws
• Our Shed in the Spotlight is a Victorian shed
• Ask the Doc on pain relief and opioid pain medications
• Have a laugh with Rip Woodchip 
• Please share with your fellow Shedders so they can tune in too!

Produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association.

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The Shed Wireless Episode 2 (Season 3)

The Shed Wireless is back and it's packed with entertainment for all Shedders.

• Our special guest is Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson and we make history because this is his very first podcast interview

• On the tools we're talking about spiral cutters so you can avoid a 'cranky grain' in your timber

• We'll visit a Men's Shed with its own vehicle hoist and some rather amusing projects

• Rip Woodchip declares mowing the lawn is a metaphor for life

• In Ask the Doc featuring Healthy Male's Professor Rob McLachlan we look at opioid pain medication 

• There's bonus video content featuring our new segment On the tools — check it out on Youtube

• There are now monthly episodes so don't forget to subscribe and share with a fellow Shedder!

• You can email JPY and The Wireless team at theshedwireless@mensshed.net

The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association.

Listen to past episodes at this link mensshed.org/theshedwireless