The Shed Wireless

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. 

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.

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

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.

A podcast for Shedders.

 

Did you know there are over 2,500 Men’s Sheds in 12 countries? A humble little idea from regional Australia is now an international phenomenon saving lives and building better communities.

 

This short and sweet Men's Shed Week episode is celebrating a now global village, doing an incredible amount of local good.  

 

• Our special guest is AMSA Patron and Shed Historian Professor Barry Golding AM.

 

• We've been on the road for an insight into the first Men’s Shed in the United States, Honolulu Men’s Shed.

 

• And a little closer to home, Marion from Rockhampton Men’s Shed drops in for Shed in the Spotlight. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

JPY is celebrating 10 episodes behind the podcast mic, going back to Toronto Men's Shed (ep1) where he chats with mate Sargo.

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

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.