In this episode today: Special guest Meet honorary member of the Wynnum Manly Shed – 100 year old sisterAngela Mary Doyle, you’ll need to stick around to listen to find out what makes her so special. In On the Pulse Stuart Torrence caught up with a couple to blokes from two of the organisations who were part of the Big Breakfast: Ashely Dawson from the Nitro Garage Mental health hub, and then Greg McGann, Manager of the young adult and mental health services at the, Mater Hospital Brisbane. On the road David Westlake from the Wynnum Manly Shed who’s talking toMarty about their beautiful area and what’s great to see there. Nailed It Rip is also on a road trip, and tells us his best tips for road tripping.

In this episode today:    Special Guest: Alex Turner rode a motorbike across the Simpson Dessert solo raise funds for men’s sheds On the tools: Marty’s in the Singleton Man’s shed where he’s learning about making pickles  Shed in the Spotlight: is the Katherine Community Men’s shed in the Northern Territory  On the Pulse: Stuart Torrence chats with Diane Montoya Program Manager for the Refresh Retreats for Baptist Care about dementia. And finally in Nailed It, Rip’s talking about what its like being on the receiving end of a dementia diagnosis.  Ok let’s get into today’s Shed Wireless!

In this episode today:  Special Guest: Federal MP and five-time Olympian Dan Repacholi, who was recently appointed Australia’s first Special Envoy for Men’s Health On The Tools: We meet Kim, Graham and Kyle in the Goat Shed, and they repair pinball machines! Shed in the spotlight: Terry Phippen from the Point Nepean men’s shed on what they are doing in their local community  On the road: Bill from the Mannum Men’s Shed on the Murray River in South Australia And finally in Nailed It, Rip us giving us his spin on how our sheds create community and why that’s so important.

Special Guest: Today is an old mate of John Paul Young’s – Australian Singer Trevor White! In On The Tools: Marty is talks to a bloke from the Crows Nest shed in Queensland wherethey have a bitof an unusual machine for a shed- upholstery! On the Pulse: Stuart Torrance is finding out about Sepsis and what we can do to reduce the risks Shedder in the Spotlight: A young shedder from the Narooma Shed on the southern coast of NSW, this shedder is unusual for a number of reasons. Nailed It: Rip Woodchip is talking about answering that ol’ question – what do you do for a living?

In this episode today: Shedder in the Spotlight: Graham Edwards from King Lake in regional Victoria. On the Pulse: Stuart Torrance is learning about Music for Health with Jason Tenner a music therapist On the Road: Lance from the Palmerston Shed in the Northern Territory Special Guests: Russell Westacott And Uncle Benny Hodges from the Council of Elders talking about the upcoming changes to the aged care system. Nailed it: In Rip Woodchip is sharing a few thoughts about dealing with the impact of naturaldisasters

In this Men’s Health Week special episode: I chat to Stuart Torrance from AMSA about Men’s Health Week itself—what it’s all about and why it matters Our special guest today is someone I used to gig with back in the day none other than Normie Rowe, one of Australia’s biggest pop stars of the 1960s. In On the Pulse, Stuart’s back to talk about one of those ‘bloke things’ that doesn’t getenough air time—your prostate. He’s talking to Ruth Logan from the It’s a Bloke Thing Foundation to bust some of the biggest myths around prostate cancer  And the one and only Rip Woodchip shares who you should turn to when it comes to health info. Trust us, only Rip can say it like Rip does!

In this episode today: On The Tools: Marty talks to Gosford Men’s Shed about their impressive Tech Room – full of 3D printers and laser cutters. On the road: we chat with Ian from Grumpies Blokes’ Shed in Adelaide about why you should visit, not least because they have the largest men’s shed mural in the world! On the Pulse: If you’re like most of us, you’ll be interested especially interested in this segment - Stuart Torrance talks to from Creaky Joints about how to make travelling with arthritis easier! Nailed It! Finally, it’s National Volunteer Week this May, and with many of us enjoying retirement, giving back through volunteering has become a big part of our lives. Our resident handyman Rip Woodchip talks about why volunteering is so important.

In this episode today: On the Tools - Pinnacle Hardware tells us about their new range of garage and shed storage solutions On the road - we meet a shedder who belongs to five sheds and travels a lot between them! On the Pulse - Stuart learns more about Liver disease in and how we can take care of this important organ Shedder in the spotlight - we meet Jim Clarke, a 100 year old from Streaky Bay in South Australia Rip Woodchip’s gives us his spin on banter and mateship in the shed.

In this episode today We talk to a few men’s shed supporters in Canberra What we’re doing differently in On the Road this season In On the Tools, Guy Michela from the Sandford shed in Queensland tells us about his whale tail sculpture In On the Pulse, Stuart finds out about the new safety equipment required for welding Marty talks to Michael Maxworthy in Pambula for Shedder in the Spotlight In Rip’s Tip, Rip Woodchip is going to give us some tips on looking after your noggin!

In this episode today: We turn the tables and interview John Paul Young as our Special GuestDerek Bullock from the Australia Motorhome and Caravan Association has a surefire Christmas Recipe for us. Our resident handyman Marty is talking to Mal Watts, who tans furs and skins for On the Tools! In Shedder in the Spotlight a couple of blokes from the Coolum Men’s shed tell us about the music festival they put on. And they have a bit of a treat for us – a Christmas song! Rip Woodchip is going to give us some tips on the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions.

In this episode today: Our Special guest today is Jeremy Phillips-Yelland from Movember to tell us about what they are doing this November. Shed in the Spotlight: Jurien Bay Community Men's Shed, who won the Innovation infundraising category at the National Shed Awards! For On the Pulse, AMSA’s Stuart talks to Kaz Kavanagh from Initial Hygiene about maleincontinence On the Tools, The Lake Monger Community shed’s pottery group. Nailed It! Rip Woodchip tells us his thoughts on love and marriage

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 NSW Get 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.

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

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

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 about how to record your wishes known about what you want your send-off to be like. Rip’s also talking serious stuff today But 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.

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.