About this episode

This episode features a 94-year-old blacksmith and discusses motivation with a special guest who has faced numerous challenges.

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 beret’ Mark 'Squiz' Squirrell, who has faced down many exciting challenges – from a six week climb of Mt Everest, to finding himself at the heart of political negotiations in Gaza. The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men's Shed Association and hosted by 70’s pop icon John Paul Young, for the love of shedding.

People in this episode

Host: John Paul Young

Guest: Mark 'Squiz' Squirrell

Topics covered

• blacksmithing
• motivation
• adventure
• mental health
• community

Keywords

• blacksmith
• forge
• motivation
• adventure
• Mt Everest
• Gaza
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian Men's Shed Association

Places: Australia

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