We have a very special episode for you today – bringing you chats with the winners of the recent 2026 National Shed Awards! I was privileged to attends the awards presentation night at the National Gathering in Brisbane and meet the award winders in person.

And – I also sang a few tunes at the dinner – what a great night. But enough of that – let’s talk to the winners and find out about the projects that scored them the award! First up we have the Green Shed award, which recognises a project or activity that puts the environment or recycling at its heart. There were so many great entries in this category that the judges couldn’t decide on one winner -so they awarded two. Today I’m talking to Alan Reid from the Nepean Men’s Shed on the outskirts of Sydney. G’day Alan.

The Dingley Village Men’s Shed in Victoria.

And the winner this year was the Marlin Coast Men’s Shed in Queensland. Here to tell us all about it is Eric Wilson.

The Healthy Shed, Healthy Blokes Award recognises a shed that promotes men’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. Alright, let’s cross over to Stuart, who’s got a chat lined up with this year’s winner

Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards special. Our final award category is the Community impact award, also known as Shed of the Year award. This award recognises a Shed doing great things for their community.

Here’s what we’ll be talking about this episode:

• On the Road: JPY’s old friend Butch shares his tips on the best all rounder kit for fishing in On the Road.
• On the tools: JPY and Marty talk to Mal Conomy is a serious metal lathe guru who’s retirement hobby fashioning Hercus lathe spare parts has resulted in some unexpected benefits!
• Ask the Doc:  Stuart Torrence finds out why your balance is so important and how to improve it.
• Special Guest: JPY shares some nostalgia with Aussie country music magnate John Williamson
• Nailed It:  Rip Woodchip muses about staying social.

Special guest – Santa!

Well, Bob from the Yanchep Community Men’s shed in Northern Perth, Western Australia.

Shed in the spotlight,

Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed in NSW tell us about their Christmas shop!

On the tools,

Gary from Morgan’s Mens Shed on the Murray River in South Australia - how they get involved in the local Christmas pageant.

In On the Pulse,

Stuart Torrence chats with me about how to enjoy Christmas and not over do it!

And finally in Nailed It, Rip Woodchip is talking to us about Christmas and gift giving.

Special guest

Meet honorary member of the Wynnum Manly Shed – 100 year old sister Angela 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 to Marty 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.

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!

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.

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 where they 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?

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 natural disasters

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 get enough 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!

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.

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.

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!

We turn the tables and interview John Paul Young as our Special Guest Derek 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.

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 in fundraising category at the National Shed Awards!

For On the Pulse,

AMSA’s Stuart talks to Kaz Kavanagh from Initial Hygiene about male incontinence

On the Tools,

The Lake Monger Community shed’s pottery group.

Nailed It!

Rip Woodchip tells us his thoughts on love and marriage

• 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!

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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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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).

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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

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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.

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

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 the Men’s Sheds Bat for Will project a few months back. JPY chats with Dave Clarke from Willo’s Men’s Shed in Willaston, South Australia.
• What do you know about Autism? AMSA’s Stuart Torrance asks Dr Darren Hedley about Autism beyond childhood.
• And Rip Woodchip is giving away his spare parts.

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.

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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

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The Australian Men’s Shed Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout all of Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.

• 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 Hercus lathe spare parts has him busier than in his working life.

• How’s your balance? In Ask-the-Doc we hear from an exercise physiologist about the importance of keeping your balance into older age.

• A spot of fishing with Butch, and Rip Woodchip drops by with his musings on mates.

• Is your shed the best worst shed in Australia? Fair Dinkum Builds is on the lookout and there’s some pretty great prizes up for grabs.

• 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 of his wedding anniversary
• Fishing with Butch. He and JPY are passionate as ever about their second- favourite pastime
• How organised is your Shed? For some Aussie sheds, getting organised (or at least trying to) has been a fabulous lockdown challenge. Our Shed-in-the-Spotlight is Albany Shed
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• 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 way he does when it comes to ‘pride of place’.
• We’ve come up with a list of top 3 tech tips for Shedders. Especially useful if you’re in lockdown.
• How well do you know your prostate? In Ask-the-Doc we’ve got you covered! It’s a fascinating discussion we’ll call Prostate 101.
• A spot of fishing with Butch never goes astray and neither does a laugh with Rip Woodchip. Rip’s been looking in the mirror at his receding hairline.

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 they get older? Is it anything to worry about? We Ask-the-Doc

Our bonus Shedder in the Spotlight is restoring an old Melbourne tram

And our special guest is a man who knows how to make you crack a smile, that Irishman Jimeoin 

A podcast for Shedders, produced by the Australian Men’s Shed Association.

• 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 downsize his home shed, which he wasn’t particularly happy about
• How’s your cholesterol? In Ask the Doc we ask why that actually matters a lot. And find out how many of us have ‘the gene’ that causes high cholesterol
• Have a laugh with Rip Woodchip who’s going over his finances — and we’ll talk fishing with Butch

First published as part of The Shed Wireless episode 5 (season 2).

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First published as part of The Shed Wireless episode 4 (season 2)

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• 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 Woodchip
• The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association for your entertainment and information. Please forward this email to all your fellow Shedders (home Shedders too) so they can enjoy the podcast. 

• 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 so they can tune in too!

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• 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 Woodchip declares mowing the lawn is a metaphor for life

• In Ask the Doc featuring Healthy Male's Professor Rob McLachlan we look at opioid pain medication 

• There's bonus video content featuring our new segment On the tools — check it out on Youtube

• There are now monthly episodes so don't forget to subscribe and share with a fellow Shedder!

• You can email JPY and The Wireless team at theshedwireless@mensshed.net

The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association.

Listen to past episodes at this link mensshed.org/theshedwireless

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 increasingly popular and coveted items in home sheds as well as Men’s Sheds. For our new segment 'On the tools' JPY visits David’s shed with AMSA's Marty Leist to get the low down.
• Our special guest is pop legend Glenn Shorrock who is still adding to his extraordinary music career at age 76. He's loving life despite battling anxiety and having what he calls an 'old life crisis'. 
• Ask the Doc returns and we discuss service and maintenance for your own chassis. Featuring Healthy Male's Professor Rob McLachlan.
• But wait there's more! We share the previously unseen extended version of JPY's Men's Shed jingle featuring a rousing rendition of the smash hit Yesterday's Hero.
• There are now monthly episodes so don't forget to subscribe and share with a fellow Shedder!

The Shed Wireless is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association.