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 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.
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. * The Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt is our special guest with a rare insight into Australia's response to the COVID-19 threat. * Exercise snacking and the importance of social distancing from the fridge. * Mark Lilly from AMSA HQ is Working in the Shed. * Part 4 of Barry Golding's History of Shedding. * Rip Woodchip nails it. * And a whole lot more. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers.
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. The Governor General of Australia is our special guest with some encouragement and advice for Shedders. Important information regarding the return to Shedding. Part Three of Barry Golding's History of Shedding. What Clint Eastwood can teach us about gratitude. We drop in to Wellington Men's Shed. Rip Woodchip nails it. And a whole lot more. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. * We drop in on the world's longest-serving Shedder, the Grandfather of Shedding, Ted Donnelley. * Part Two of Barry Golding's History of Shedding. * Why Too Much Relaxing is Bad and How to Stay Sharp * Working in the Shed features Liz MacDonald - AMSA Shed Development Manager * Rip Woodchip nails it * And much more... Hosted by Aaron Kearney and David Helmers.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
It's the Wireless You'd Listen to if you were in the Shed. * Meet Colin - A Shedder who survived COVID19. * Part 1 of Barry Golding's nostalgic trip back to the birth of the first sheds. * We meet the ultimate Shedder - Rip Woodchip. * Get some top tips on staying healthy and happy * And a whole lot more. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Aaron Kearney and AMSA Boss David Helmers.