The Shed Wireless

In this episode: Shedder in the Spotlight: Gladstone Men’s Shed built a wave machine for the local university Special guest : Dr. Nick Carr from Dying with Dignity Victoria, talking about voluntary assisted dying On the Road: which is better – caravans or motorhomes for travelling On The Pulse: Stuart is talking to Christine Batey from Oz Harvest about the NEST program. And Rip Woodchip is talking...

Welcome to todays Shed Wireless - A podcast for shedders. This episode is all about Men’s Health Week – 10-16 June. Our special guest today is Associate professor Tim Moss health from our partner, Healthy Male. Rip Woodchip gives his spin on taking care of yourself. Stuart also talks to Robert Taylor from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation about how alcohol affects us differently as we age.

Welcome to todays Shed Wireless - A podcast for shedders. In this episode: Our special guests today is legend Shane Jacobson, best known as the Dunny Man in the 2006 film Kenny. Stuart talks to author Anthony Smith about a new approach to Depression in On the Pulse In On The Road, I chat with Derek Bullock about camp oven cooking. Our Shedder in the spotlight Noel Tyre from the Laurieton Men’s She...

Welcome to todays Shed Wireless - A podcast for shedders. In this episode: Our special guest is Tidy Towns judge, Layla McNeil, On On The Tools, we learn about 3D printers with JayCar On the Pulse – Stuart talks to Dr. John Ward about positive ageing Our Shed in the Spotlight is Dingley Village Mens Shed and their music group. Mac takes a look at some great hits from the 70s and discovers the posi...

A podcast for shedders. Welcome back to the first Shed Wireless podcast for shedders in 2024. In this episode: In On The Tools, we chat to a bloke who pulled a car apart when he was 12 Our special guest is Lawson Dixon from Black Dog Rides The Shedder in the spotlight is Johnny King, who played first grade for St George Dragons Rugby League, and is now an expert grandfather clock repairer! We talk...

A podcast for shedders.   The silly season is upon us and so brings the end of another year and this the final episode of The Shed Wireless Season 5. We’ve put together a few best bits of 2023, as well as some new conversations. In this episode:   We’re revisiting JPY’s chat with Are You Bogged Mate? founder, Mary O’Brien. On The Tools we’re in the kitchen with Adrian Richardson, looking after the...

A podcast for Shedders.   In this episode: Our special guest is Scott Bevan. You may have heard Scott on ABC radio or perhaps picked up one of his books. JPY turned the tables and interviewed the interviewer… listen for a great yarn, laughing about life, change and slowing down. Resident handyman Marty is back On the Tools in the workshop with Carbatec – you’ll have to excuse his drooling. In our...

The Shed Wireless Episode 7 (Season 5)   A podcast for Shedders.   Time flies when you’re having fun and 2023 has been an absolute huge year for sheds! We’re well into spring, which in fact feels like summer most days – and that means we’ve only got a couple more episodes left of The Shed Wireless for this year... Make sure you share the podcast with your mates so JPY and our humble little podcast...

The Shed Wireless Episode 6 (Season 5) - Men's Shed Week 'Tour de Shed' special   A podcast for Shedders.   We took to the road to celebrate 30 years of shedding this Men’s Shed Week. We couldn’t let the opportunity go by without getting out The Shed Wireless microphone, and boy did it get a workout!   This special ‘Tour de Shed’ episode will take you on our journey from the Hunter Valley (NSW) to...

Episode 6 Stroke Week Special Episode (Season 5)   A podcast for shedders.   Did you know men are at a greater risk for strokes? And that risk increases as we get older? But, stroke is preventable for many and a quick response often results in better outcomes – every minute counts!   This month we’re bringing you a special episode of The Shed Wireless.   Our Shedder(s) in the Spotlight are Don and...

A podcast for Shedders. Do you remember a huge hullabaloo in the late 90’s when over 1000 wharfies lost their jobs overnight? Our special guest is a little different from what you come to expect… but we think you’ll find her pretty interesting! JPY sat down with Macquarie University researcher Geraldine Fela to chat about the 1998 Waterfront Dispute. On the Tools we’re back in the kitchen with Adr...

JPY has been on the road in the Top End – visiting Sheds and getting to know the place. We’ve put together a special ep with a few highlights of his adventures! Here’s what we’ve got in store:   For our Shed in the Spotlight, JPY had a chat with Brian Harvey President of Darwin Men’s Shed. A spot of fishing – this time without Butch! JPY braced the seas with YKnot Fishing Charters. Hear about the...

A podcast for Shedders.   The cool air is certainly creeping in around the country, so grab a cuppa and settle in - here’s what we’ll be talking about this episode:   Our Shedder in the Spotlight is John Glover from Narooma Men’s Shed. John and JPY had a chat about life, and his current favourite pastime – being a pest at the Shed!   On the Tools is in the shed at Centenary Suburbs Men’s Shed (QLD...

A podcast for Shedders. There’s guaranteed a few laughs in today’s episode. In this episode: Are You Bogged Mate? founder Mary O’Brien joins JPY as our special guest. John learns there's a lot Men's Sheds and Are You Bogged Mate? have in common – we know it's important for blokes to get together, shoulder to shoulder, to connect (sometimes in silence!), to have a community of support and to have a...

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 Associatio...

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’...

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...

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...

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 P...

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,...

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 Wayn...

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. Butc...

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...

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 Herc...

In this episode: Tool sharpening. Get some tips from a specialist who fears this knowledge is at risk of being lost as time goes on Male baldness. You're not alone if you have a receding hairline! We Ask-the-Doc featuring Professor Rob McLachlan from Healthy Male JPY’s special guest is Aussie singer Daryl Braithwaite whose voice seems to get even better with age Rip’s feeling nostalgic on the eve...