The Shed Wireless

Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode 3D printing is a hot topic in sheds everywhere. JPY is joined by two Shedders from different parts of the continent who’ll explain what it is,and how to get started. Our Shedder in the spotlight has some fascinating projects underway. He also has a dilemma when it comes to one of those projects. Let’s just say his good wife doesn’t see things the same...

We catch up with a Shedder who was one of the first people in Australia to get COVID-19, early in 2020. He thought he was a goner. So, how’s he going 18 months later? On-the-tools: some inspiration behind a super simple project you can do in your home shed. It’s all about native bees. Our guest Shedder had all his beliefs about bees turned upside down Man boobs. Doesn’t every bloke get those as th...

JPY’s feeling a bit housebound with so many things cancelled lately thanks to COVID but there’s plenty to look forward to in this episode of The Shed Wireless. Leo Sayer joins JPY for a colourful chat about life as he sees it in his seventies Chairman of the Australian Men’s Shed Association Paul Sladdin drops by On-the-tools we’re checking out a wood lathe Our Shedder in the Spotlight had to down...

Ageing brings all sorts of physical and mental changes and some can be a rude shock. In this playback our experts discuss some of the shocks of ageing — and how to make sure you don’t let them get you down. Hosted by Aaron Kearney OAM and featuring Professor Rob McLachlan from Healthy Male. First published as part of The Shed Wireless episode 5 (season 2). #menshealthweek #menssheds #malehealth

In this interview you’ll hear how there’s good news for this very common men’s health problem. And you might be encouraged to know that erectile dysfunction is not just a problem with older men! Hosted by Aaron Kearney OAM and featuring Professor Rob McLachlan from Healthy Male. First published as part of The Shed Wireless episode 4 (season 2) #menshealthweek #menssheds #malehealth

In this episode we use a frankfurt instead of a finger to test a tool called the saw stop. And that's just for starters...   Our special guest is the Governor-General of Australia David Hurley Our Shed in the Spotlight is in Fremantle WA  Do you suffer from chronic pain? Don't miss this edition of Ask the Doc for some great tips JPY and Butch share their love of fishing Have a laugh with Rip Woodc...

On the latest episode of the podcast for Shedders: enjoy the banter as JPY and the team discuss sheds, tools, fishing, Ask the Doc and more.  On the tools we talk about dust extractors Our special guest is radio legend John Laws Our Shed in the Spotlight is a Victorian shed Ask the Doc on pain relief and opioid pain medications Have a laugh with Rip Woodchip  Please share with your fellow Shedders...

The Shed Wireless is back and it's packed with entertainment for all Shedders. • Our special guest is Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson and we make history because this is his very first podcast interview • On the tools we're talking about spiral cutters so you can avoid a 'cranky grain' in your timber • We'll visit a Men's Shed with its own vehicle hoist and some rather amusing projects • Rip Wo...

A podcast for Shedders. The Shed Wireless is back for another season and it's packed with entertainment for all Shedders. A warm welcome to John Paul Young otherwise known as JPY who takes over hosting duties in this episode from Aaron Kearney OAM, with Aaron's blessing. Aaron was instrumental in bringing The Shed Wireless to life in his own backyard shed when COVID hit last year. CNC routers are...

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 s...

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....

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 irrita...

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...

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 ther...

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 disres...

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 gr...

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...

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 Wo...

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...

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”...

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 lik...

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...

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 am...

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...

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 som...