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 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
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
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
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
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
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
It's the wireless you'd listen to if you were in the Shed. In this episode: * He’s the man with more sheds on his patch than anyone else, the Federal Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton * Spend some time in the Whittlesea Men’s Shed and find out why it works so well * “As my old Dad used to say”: Stuart talks about the wisdom handed down through the generations through sayings, quotes and adages * An inspired Rip Woodchip shares his favourite bush wisdom * By popular demand, we sit down with our Irish Men’s Shed brothers for some more craic * Professor John Macdonald talks about what older Shedders can get from young Shedders — and vice versa Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers. Contact us: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. In this Men's Health Week Special Episode; * V8 Supercars legend David Reynolds talks isolation, motivation and living your best life. * Professor John Macdonald explains how sadness can actually be good. * We talk to our friends at Healthymale about lead in your pencil. * And Rip Woodchip has had his chassis serviced…much to everyone’s amusement. * All that and a whole lot more on the Men's Health Week Special Edition of The Shed Wireless… Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers. Contact us: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. * Some advice, a warning, some laughs and don’t be surprised if you want to shed a tear as we catch up with AMSA Board Chairman Paul Sladdin… * We head to Albany Western Australia where they are back in the shed after mounting a brilliant support program for Shedders during lockdown… * Professor John Macdonald talks vulnerability, manhood and the power of silent support… * Stuart helps you save a few dollars and maybe save the world while you are at it… * Rip has taken off his boots boots and check their environmental footprint… * And a whole lot more… Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers. Contact us: TheShedWireless@MensShed.net
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. * We head to Ireland to see how Shedders are surviving in that part of the world. * The wonder of working with wood and how it nearly cost Stuart two of his fingers. * Rip Woodchip has been cooking and is feeling pretty pleased with himself. * The legendary Professor John Macdonald – one of the great minds of the shed movement - shares some thoughts. * And much more... Hosted by Aaron Kearney and David Helmers.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. * This Episode is focused firmly on the future. * The world's longest-serving Shedder, the Grandfather of Shedding, Ted Donnelley paints his vision for the future of the movement. * Barry Golding goes back to the future. * We talk mindfulness (and not living in the past or future) * Come on a tour of the Parramatta District Men's Shed * Rip Woodchip gets ripped (and nails it) * And much more... Hosted by Aaron Kearney and David Helmers.