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Tall Tales and Epic Fails with Shane Jacobson, Steve Pizzati and the Shovel

Tall Tales and Epic Fails with Shane Jacobson, Steve Pizzati and the Shovel

By: Shane Jacobson Steve Pizzati and the Shovel
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Because we've all been there. From being sent to fetch a box of sky hooks or a tin of striped paint to burning the instructions before beginning assembly, we've all had our moments.If you're looking for tips on how to make the perfect mitre joint or discover secrets of master craftspeople, this is probably the wrong podcast for you. If, however, you're up for a laugh as three ordinary (in fact, very ordinary) handymen discuss the motivations, joys, and frustrations of DIY, you're in exactly the right place.Join Shane Jacobson, his ex-Top Gear offsider, Steve Pizzati, and the mysterious Shovel as they get seriously sidetracked in their manshed.Some people ask DIY?We prefer to ask DIWhy Not?© 2024 Tall Tales and Epic Fails with Shane Jacobson, Steve Pizzati and the Shovel
Episodes
  • Scott Cam joins the boys for the final episode
    Jun 28 2021

    Yep...it's the last show for the first series and its packed to the rafters with heaps of great yarns and DIY royalty Scott Cam joins the chat.

    In this last episode...

    • Shane, Steve and the Shovel discuss their ultimate DIY projects they want to to do but ain't done yet!
    • DIY royalty and one of the most popular blokes in entertainment, Scott Cam joins the boys as they reflect on the days our dads just got on with the job at home themselves before we ever called it DIY.
    • Scott enlightens the team about the mass tradie shortage...forget Uni, get a trade!
    • The boys celebrate people having a go...despite how dodgy their DIY is.
    • What about the nine inch grinder?
    • Shane's Joke of the week
    • And a final classic epic fail which involves a lion, a perspex box and a car launch!

    Remember if you have a DIY story you want share with the team, please visit www.talltalesandepicfails.com

    Also check out more behind the scenes DIY from Shane, Steve and the Shovel on our Facebook book and Insta pages.

    https://www.facebook.com/talltalesandepicfails

    https://www.instagram.com/talltalesandepicfails/

    Thanks again to our supporting partner Mitre 10episode


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    31 mins
  • What the hell is DIY anyway?
    Jun 6 2021

    The boys share more funny yarns this week as they ask the tough question....what defines DIY?

    In this weeks episode...

    • What's with the massive increase in second hand car costs? Steve tells us why! Shane's already made a 51% return on his new car investment!
    • Shane built his own camp trailer over summer however there is some debate as to whether it was DIY? What defines DIY?...the boys ask the hard question!
    • Special guest this week is professional stuntman...Frosty, yep Frosty the stuntman. Frosty shares the story of how he gauged flesh from his thigh on the job (check out our Facebook page or website to see the gruesome pic)
    • You can hire a professional but it does not mean you get a professional job! Shane shares a fireworks yarn from his days as a fireworks professional.
    • All that and more on this weeks ep!

    Remember if you have a DIY story you want share with the team, please visit www.talltalesandepicfails.com

    Also check out more behind the scenes DIY from Shane, Steve and the Shovel on our Facebook book and Insta pages.

    https://www.facebook.com/talltalesandepicfails

    https://www.instagram.com/talltalesandepicfails/

    Thanks again to our supporting partner Mitre 10!

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    29 mins
  • They're back after a long hiatus!
    May 10 2021

    After a a bit of a hiatus working other gigs the band's back together raring to go!

    In this weeks ep:

    • What does Steve Pizzati actually do for a living?..and why he ended up in emergency!
    • Shane shares his recent motorsports adventure and what's with his Monaro?
    • Does the traditional car mechanical manual still have a place today in your garage?
    • Special guest, actor Stephen Curry talks about “man shaking’…what the?

    Remember if you have a DIY story you want share with the team, please visit www.talltalesandepicfails.com

    Also check out more behind the scenes DIY from Shane, Steve and the Shovel on our Facebook book and Insta pages.

    https://www.facebook.com/talltalesandepicfails

    https://www.instagram.com/talltalesandepicfails/

    Thanks again to our supporting partner Mitre 10!

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    32 mins
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