The Shed Wireless
A podcast for Shedders. Hosted by 70's pop icon John Paul Young and produced by the Australian Men’s Shed Association. Topics include sheds and tools, celebrity special guests, men’s wellbeing, comedy and the stories that make life worth living. Designed to entertain and connect Shedders across Australia and worldwide, The Shed Wireless was created in a backyard shed during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns. It continues to provide easy listening for all Shedders, including members of community sheds and people who love spending time in their home shed. Find out more at mensshed.org/theshedwireless
Episodes
In this episode of The Shed Wireless podcast we discover the wild story behind the Men's Shed restoring the oldest DC-2 aircraft in the world.
Then in his regular Nailed It! segment Rip Woodchip talks reminiscing, and how there’s a reason to hold onto every item in your crowded shed.
And finally, John Paul Young (JPY) sits down with special guest former Australian cricketer and TV personality Mike Whitney, and finds a surpris...
Not many Sheds can boast of a fully-equipped blacksmith forge! In this episode of The Shed Wireless podcast, we meet the 94 year-old smithy bringing the lost art to a new generation.
Then in his regular Nailed It! segment, Rip Woodchip talks motivation – and how sometimes, just like a stubborn lawnmower, we need a bit of a kick.
And this month’s special guest is a former Australian ‘green b...
Why that bowel screening test could save your life on The Shed Wireless podcast
That bowel screening test sitting unopened on the kitchen bench? Dr Oliver Cronin would like a word.
On The Pulse, AMSA's Stuart Torrance speaks with Melbourne gastroenterologist Dr Oliver Cronin about bowel cancer screening, the warning signs every bloke should know, and why a simple test could save your life...
Robert Golluch joins JPY all the way from Canada on The Shed Wireless podcast
One of the great things about the Men's Shed movement is that it started right here in Australia, but these days you'll find sheds popping up all over the globe.
This Shedder in the Spotlight joins us all the way from Canada. Robert Golluch is President of the Canadian Men's Shed Association, and his Men's...
Rip Woodchip shares some unexpected wisdom about losing his licence on The Shed Wireless podcast
What happens when the day comes to hand over the car keys?
For many blokes, it's about more than just driving. Rip Woodchip reflects on independence, pride and staying connected when getting from A to B suddenly isn't as simple as it used to be. As always, he finds a few laughs along the...
Hello and welcome back to the Shed Wireless podcast.
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 ...
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards special! The Green shed award was previously called the Sustainability award, so that gives you a pretty clear idea what it’s about! This year two sheds took out that honour and Marty’s talking to one of those winners
The Dingley Village Men’s Shed in Victoria.
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards special. In this segment we’re chatting to the winners of the Bright Spark award. That’s the award for the shed that shows innovation, – a unique or unusual approach to a problem or project
And the winner this year was the Marlin Coast Men’s Shed in Queensland. Here to tell us all about it is Eric Wilson.
Welcome to The Shed Wireless Podcast 2026 National Shed Awards 2026 special.
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
Cockburn - Community Impact Award: Shed Wireless 2026 Awards Special
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.
This episode includes a rewind of some of our favourite and most popular segments.
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 H...
In this special Christmas episode:
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 cha...
In this episode today:
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 t...
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 t...
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 Ma...
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 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 ...
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 W...
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&rsqu...
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 i...
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