The Shed Wireless

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 positive benefits of learning music. The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Mens Shed

A podcast for shedders. Welcome back to the first Shed Wireless podcast for shedders in 2024. In this episode: The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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: The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

A podcast for Shedders. In this episode: The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 is back, bigger than ever, in 2024! In this episode: AMSA YouTube Channel The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 the birthplace of Men’s Sheds, Goolwa (SA). Along the way JPY caught up with a mixed bag of members of the Men’s Shed community. You’ll hear from: Prof Barry Golding AM (AMSA Patron & Shed Historian), Rob Mitchell MP (Co-Chair, Parliamentary Friendship Group of Men’s Sheds), Eric (Giralang-Kaleen Men’s Shed), Sharman Stone (Australian Institute of Family Studies), Jeff (Charlton Men’s Shed), Bob (Donald Men’s Shed), Tank (Tintinara Community Men’s Shed), Barry (AMSA/Murraylands Community Men’s Shed), Trevor (AMSA/Men’s Sheds of WA). The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 Noel from Newcastle Men’s Shed, who have both been affected by stroke. JPY caught up with Don and Noel about their experience and their lives at the shed. AMSA’s Stuart Torrance sat down with Tony Finnernan from the Stroke Foundation to talk about his experience with stroke, what you can do to prevent stroke and what to look out for when it comes to recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke. Find out more about stroke at strokefoundation.org.au The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 Noel from Newcastle Men’s Shed, who have both been affected by stroke. JPY caught up with Don and Noel about their experience and their lives at the shed. AMSA’s Stuart Torrance sat down with Tony Finnernan from the Stroke Foundation to talk about his experience with stroke, what you can do to prevent stroke and what to look out for when it comes to recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke. Find out more about stroke at strokefoundation.org.au The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 Adrian Richo Richardson. Richo is warming you up and filling your house full of beautiful smells. We’re getting our groove on at Mac’s Music Shack - talking The Beatles and the bands they inspired in the 60’s. Find this ep’s playlist on the AMSA YouTube channel. And Rip Woodchip is back, and pondering on staying social. The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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: The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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). Learn about their Atkinson Steam Truck Project, and check out some pics on AMSA’s blog – The Shed Online. Visit www.mensshed.org/theshedonline Butch is looking forward to a trip On The Road fishing in the Kimberleys. AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of bladder cancer, chatting with BEAT Bladder Cancer President, Adam Lynch. Did you know, men are 3-4 times more likely than women to get bladder cancer? And a new one to round out… we’re getting our groove on at Mac’s Music Shack! JPY chats to an old friend – a self-confessed ‘music nerd’ - for a jaunt down memory lane reminiscing on popular music from the 1940s all the way up to the 1980’s. Find the playlist on the AMSA YouTube channel here. The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 few good mates that make it all worthwhile. On the Tools is in the garden with Sabrina Hahn. You might recognise the voice behind the mic from elsewhere on the airwaves. Sabrina’s got some great tips for getting out in the garden during autumn. Shedder in the Spotlight hails from South Gippsland, Victoria. Max Wood joined the Leongatha Men’s Shed on the proviso that he didn’t have much time to commit to being part of running the shed. Well as the story has it, he’s been the president at the shed for about 8 years. Though he’s seen some trials and tribulations, Max’s sense of humour has got him through. We’re On The Road with Ken Newton, Chair of the Australian Caravan Club. Ken’s got a wealth of experience behind him when it comes to recreation vehicles, and some great tips for both the novice and the expert grey nomads. AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of hearing in the shed. Stuart spoke to Soundfair CEO Caitlin Barr about making shed environments friendlier for members with hearing loss. And Rip, well he’s getting musical! The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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 Association, David's seen behind the scenes of Sheds for many years. On The Tools is back in the kitchen with Adrian Richardson. Richo and Marty are cooking up a storm. We know it, but even the science says so – Men’s Sheds are good for your health. We’ve got our finger On The Pulse of Men’s Sheds and men’s health with men’s health expert and AMSA patron, Emeritus Professor John Macdonald. Butch has been back On The Road, and Rip Woodchip has been digging into some life lessons! The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of Shedding.

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’re in the kitchen with the secret to perfect crackling. Marty caught up with chef Adrian ‘Richo’ Richardson for a few Christmas cooking tips and boy you’re in for a treat! Did you know having mates is good for your heart? In Ask the Doc AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance and Professor Allan Jackson from the Australian Centre for Heart Health are talking matters of the heart. And our mate Rip Woodchip signs us off for Christmas.

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A podcast for Shedders. In this episode: Self Sufficient Me

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 Professor Barry Golding AM. • We've been on the road for an insight into the first Men’s Shed in the United States, Honolulu Men’s Shed. • And a little closer to home, Marion from Rockhampton Men’s Shed drops in for Shed in the Spotlight. The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of shedding.

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, an all-round top bloke. JPY caught up with Bill Hallett from Pottsville and District Men’s Shed. On The Road Butch and JPY are cooking their catch and tantalizing your taste buds today. Losing bladder or bowel control when you don’t mean to can be an embarrassing topic, but it’s very real for more than a million Aussie blokes. We don't shy away from taboo topics so AMSA’s Stuart Torrance invited A/Prof Craig Allingham on for an Ask the Doc chat about incontinence. On the Tools we’re working with resin. And Rip Woodchip is feeling his age. The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of shedding.

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 Wayne Wigham. Well these days, Wayne’s career has taken him from the footy field to Black Dog Institute as a speaker and educator. Wayne and JPY have an honest chat about men, mental health and seeking help. In Ask the Doc AMSA Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance and Healthy Male’s Associate Professor Tim Moss discuss five barriers that prevent men from seeking information and support when it comes to their health and wellbeing. If this episode brings anything up for you please reach out for help immediately. Lifeline is a 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service. Call on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of shedding. The Australian Men’s Shed Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout all of Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.

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. Butch is back and chatting all things outdoors and on the road. In Ask the Doc AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance and Healthy Male’s Prof Rob McLachlan are getting to the bottom of a few myths about testosterone. On the Tools is a special one for train enthusiasts. Marty chats with the blokes from Coffs Coast Railway Modellers. And Rip’s watching the world go by. The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Made in Australia and distributed all over the world, for the love of shedding.