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
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 9 - Season 2
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
It’s the wireless you would listen to if you were in the shed… Or at the game… * He went from a country town to a coal mine and was headed to the Olympics — beloved sports broadcaster and mental health advocate Craig Hamilton talks about the new abnormal. * From sawmills to windmills — meet the colourful team from Port Sorrell Men’s Shed in Tasmania. * We ask the Doc about taking control of irritability. * Checking on checks — Stuart takes on the hungry beast of health checks. All that and much more in this episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Executive Officer of the Australian Men’s Shed Association David Helmers. Say Hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 8 - Season 2
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or at a fair dinkum barbie... * You know it makes sense – the straight-talking “Lambassador” and controversial social and football commentator Sam Kekovich is our special guest. * We catch up with our Shedding brothers in the USA. * Do you live for hi-vis or think it is a big joke? We talk about attitudes to safety. * Do not fear the beige bananas. We Ask the Doc about the realities of hearing loss. * All that and much more ahead in this episode of the Shed Wireless All that and much more ahead in this episode of The Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Australian Men’s Shed Association Chairman Paul Sladdin. Say Hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 7 - Season 2
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or if you wanted to be a champion... * He loves youse all! But one of the toughest men ever who walked is only here because he has a piece of pig inserted in his chest. Boxing great Jeff Fenech joins us. * Throw another roo tail on the barbie and dress light because we’re heading to Katherine Men’s Shed in the Northern Territory. * Is there anything worse than waiting for a medical result when you are afraid of the outcome? Rip and Stuart both give their takes on test-stress. * And what is poor mental health as opposed to just a crappy day? We’ll Ask the Doc. All that and much more ahead in this episode of The Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Australian Men’s Shed Association Chairman Paul Sladdin. Say Hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 6 - Season 2
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or celebrating Men’s Shed Week... * Everything you ever wanted to know (and perhaps a few things you didn’t) about how to get Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status for your shed. * We meet the new Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Men’s Sheds. * Rudeness? Lateness? Littering? What constitutes respect these days? We wrestle with disrespect in the modern world. * Rip rocks in with his reckonings on respect. * And we Ask the Doc, in fact two of them, all the “hard” questions about erectile dysfunction. All that and much more ahead in this Men’s Shed Week episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Australian Men’s Shed Association Chairman Paul Sladdin. Say hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 5 - Season 2
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or in a Big Red Car... * The original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page opens up about his near-death experience. * Aaron’s been to a Shed Birthday. He gets all the news from Gisborne Men’s Shed and meets a Shedder turning 93! * Grumpy Old Men – not a just a movie, a way of life for too many of us. Stuart and Rip dump the hump, and talk about the grumps. * Plus we Ask the Doc (and get a second opinion) about the shocks of ageing and how you can avoid getting depressed about them. All that and much more ahead in this episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Executive Officer of the Australian Men’s Shed Association David Helmers. Say hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 4 - Season 2
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or give to Dad on Father's Day... * It's the FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL. There’s some honest discussion about connecting - or not - with your dad or son, including why hugs and kisses can still feel a bit awkward sometimes. * Leschenault Men’s Shed in WA is our Shed in the Spotlight and talk everything from cray pots to cubbies. * Legendary muso Colin Hay of Men-at-Work fame is our special guest. * Ask-the-Doc your opportunity to get up-to-date male health medical info. As you’ll hear, there’s so much to know about prostate health and treatment options for prostate cancer. * Resident funny guy Rip Woodchip helps you see the light (and softer) side. All that and much more in this episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Executive Officer of the Australian Men’s Shed Association David Helmers. Say Hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 3 - Season 2
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or at fine leg... * The great Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee is our special guest. He was once the epitome of Australian manhood. Fit, fearsome and fearless — and even in his 70s he is all that and more. * Dayboro is our Shed in the Spotlight. * Is laughter the best medicine? If so, where can you get a good dose of chuckles? * Rip Woodchip reckons he’s got the formula that’ll help you live to 100. * Plus, not one but two of Australia’s leading experts tell you everything you ever wanted to know about prostate cancer. It’s a chat that might save your life. All that and much more in this episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and Executive Officer of the Australian Men’s Shed Association David Helmers. Say Hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 2 - Season 2
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Or the garden! * He is Australia’s favourite gardener, a thinker, a big believer in shedding and he sports the finest beard this side of the North Pole. Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis is our special guest. * Our Shed in the Spotlight is Crystal Brook, South Australia. * Meet the former MP-turned-shedder who might just let his mates loose on his Rolls Royce. * We are talking Bad Habits; Rip Woodchip reckons he’s broken a few over the years. * And Stuart Torrance talks about his fiery relationship with cigarettes. * Plus – take a deep breath and relax – because we are going to “Ask the Doc” about the prostate. All that and much more ahead in this episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and the Chairman of the Australian Men’s Shed Association, Paul Sladdin. Say Hi: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 1 - Season 2
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed. Tell him he’s dreamin… This episode is going straight to the pool room. · Legendary Australian actor and friend of the Shed movement Michael Caton talks life, health, the Sullivans, the Castle and how his life was turned around after hitting rock bottom. · Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed features in our new “Shed in the Spotlight” series. · The remarkable story of one Shedder who had a horrific stroke before his 40 th birthday just months after moving to a new country with a young family. · And we hear all about a legendary Shed music group and their grand plans for a grand tour. · Stuart gives some simple fitness tips. · Rip Woodchip’s promotes his plan for peak performance. · And we introduce “Ask the Doc”; your free regular appointment with an expert in men’s health. All that and much more ahead in this episode of the Shed Wireless. Hosted by Aaron Kearney and the Chairman of the Australian Men’s Shed Association, Paul Sladdin. Contact us: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
The Shed Wireless - Episode 10
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
It's the wireless you'd listen to if you were in the Shed. In this episode: * We meet the first woman ever to be elected to the Australian Men’s Shed Association Board of Directors and ask; why would she want to do that? * We meet the newest member of the AMSA team. She may be a familiar name; and yes, she too is a she. * Professor John Macdonald examines what the shed of the future might look like. * What is the magic formula that makes shedding popular everywhere from Tipperary to Tumut? Our international panel will discuss. * We’ll talk music as medicine; how a good tune can give you a good tune up. * And Rip gives us a taste of his music collection. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers. Contact us: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net