The Shed Wireless

It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed… Or wanted some brilliant holiday listening! * That gang’s all here. The Shed Wireless team has come together for a virtual, socially-distanced, COVID-safe, alcohol-free, occupational-health-and-safety approved, low-fat, high-fibre, audio-only Christmas party. * We’ll be joined by superstar actor Michael Caton and legendary Australian pop star John Paul Young. * The Doc picks his favourite Rip Woodchip rant. * Stu picks his favourite Ask the Doc. * Rip re-visits Raymond Terrace Community Shed’s stories. * And Aaron selects his most cherished chat with Stu. * There are some special Christmas messages and we capture the essence of 2020. All that and much more ahead in this episode of the Shed Wireless. This episode includes: "Christmas Theme 3" by Alexander Nakarada ( www.serpentsoundstudios.com ( http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com ) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F4.0%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1NDT2tjNlFSVmZ0c1VYdjlFSDU3UGZMa2JSd3xBQ3Jtc0ttQXJyRzAyZ1BlcVZnWmpYQXB2QUxOakxKRkc5LVo0UTBnR2NCS1FFTXphMUhMZS1DVmpoWTA0blpfTWdITHNBSFhDWUZIcEc4aWluQlJEaVVyZjNhdWN0UUQxbjVHM2lCOE1JMm5JdWVjZmh6OGFOdw%3D%3D&v=1blQ8HePa34 ) Music promoted by Royalty Free Music Library: https://youtu.be/1blQ8HePa34 ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1blQ8HePa34 )

It’s the wireless you’d listen to if you were in the Shed… Or wanted to hear the latest surprise hit song! * “Short, fat, tall, skinny, hairy, bald, in the Shed it’s welcome one and all.” We debut the brand new Australian Men’s Shed Association jingle and it’s guaranteed to get stuck in your head. * The genius behind the jingle is none other than the legendary Australian pop star John Paul Young. He has gone into business with his equally talented son — in their shed — and we drop by for a yarn with the dynamic duo. * We’re off to the nation’s capital to hear about rocking horse restoration and the Belconnen Men’s Shed. * Those monkey-farming grassholes Rip and Stuart have a few choice words about swearing. * Plus we Ask the Doc about carrots, losing your license and eyesight. All that and much more ahead in this episode of the Shed Wireless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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