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In this episode today:
Our Special guest today is Kate Cotter from the Resilient Building Council to talk about how to make our homes and communities safer from bushfire and floods.In Shedder in the spotlight we talk to AJ from the Tatura shed in Victoria, where they are making wine!Bob Hartley joins us again, this time for On the Tools who has quite an eclectic range of past times: converting a minibus into a campervan, hand making ropes and plagues for the Navy!And we go On the road with Derek Bullock down the South Coast of NSWGet ready to rock around the clock Mac’s Music Shack as we take a trip back to the best rock tunes of the 50s and 60s. Who will reign supreme?Rip Woodchip is visiting the Henty Field Day and getting put over the pits in the Spanner in the Works tent!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.
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In this special episode for Men’s Shed Week:
In Shedder in the spotlight we’re talking to three shedders about how they first found out about sheds and what to do if you know a bloke sitting at home doing nothing this Men’s Shed Week.
In On the Pulse, Stuart talks about matters below the belt!
And as we’re coming in to Spring, Sabrina Hahn talks to Marty about keeping your lawns tip top, in On the Tools.
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In this episode:
Our very special guest is Paul Mercurio who is now MP and the Member for Hastings in Victoria!
Shed in the Spotlight: Marty’s with the Pyrmont Ultimo Glebe Community Mens Shed listening to their bands.
On the Road: Bob Hartley tells us about the natural hot springs and artesian baths around Australia.
On the Tools: Bruce Mellinton talks about his 40 year project to restore a 1915 T-Model Ford
Nailed It!: Rip Woodchip is talking to us about retirement and having a plan!
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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 about how challenging all that new technology can be!
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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.
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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 Shed and their Antique tool museum.
And with Mac and I discuss who had the most hit songs – John Lennon or Paul McCartney in Mac’s Music Shack.
Rip talks about depression… and happiness!
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.
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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 isDingley 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
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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 12Our special guest is Lawson Dixon from Black Dog RidesThe 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 about how to record your wishes known about what you want your send-off to be like.Rip’s also talking serious stuff todayBut Mac’s music shack will bring a smile to your face again with a road-tripping playlist.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.
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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 Christmas trimmings.Down in Mac’s funky little music shack we’re talking about Christmas songs – but not the boring ones.And finally, Rip will sign us off for the year with a few 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.
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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 Shed in the Spotlight JPY learnt a few tidbits about the Northern Territory’s Palmerston Men’s Shed from secretary Jill.AMSA’s Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of medical research.And JPY is thinking about his mate, our fishing expert, Butch.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.
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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:
JPY chats with one of Australia’s best rhyming poets of the modern era, Murray Hartin.On the Tools we’re back in the garden with Sabrina Hahn. Sabrina’s got some great tips for getting out in the garden during the hotter months.AMSA’s Stuart Torrance has his finger On The Pulse of Male Breast cancer. He speaks with Dr Janine Lombard about this rare but serious disease.JPY takes a stroll down to Mac’s Music Shack to take a look at a bunch of songs that coincide with 30 years of Shedding. Listen to the playlist on the AMSA YouTube Channel.And Rip, well he needs a kip!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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 incredible Darwin Tourist Facility. Run by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, you can actually jump into virtual reality to find out what it might have been like to experience the 1942 air raids on Darwin.JPY and the crew went on a mission to see a few crocs – but there’s a bit of a story to that one!And our friend Butch has some tips for travelling On The Road in the Top End.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 the shed born out of devastating fires and their most recent recognition in the 2022 Resilient Australia Awards.Butch and JPY are back OnThe Road heading north for a spot of fishing. Are your eyes bigger than your belly? Pick up a few tips on tweaking your plate inAsk The Doc. AMSA’s Men’s Health Project Officer Stuart Torrance caught up with Uncle Tobys Nutrition Ambassador Kathleen Alleaume on making better nutrition decisions. And Rip Woodchip nails it again, with another of his philosophical musings - Se mer
