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Don't Shoot The Messenger

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Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are best friends who share their unique take on life. Nothing is off limits. Just don't shoot the messenger.
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Episodes

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 360)

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS Corrie to Caro: Should the Victorian Liberals bail out John Presutto or let him go bankrupt Caro to Corrie: Who is the new kid on the American political block Corrie to Caro: Are you going to buy ACDC tickets Caro to Corrie: Which wedding are you very pleased not to be attending Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend you haven’t done for years Caro to Corrie: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t ever done – full stop.

Jun 29, 202513 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 360)

BSF. Brought to us by Red Energy. BOOK: Caro: I Want Everything by Domonic Amerana SCREEN: Corrie and Caro have a Screen: Dept Q on Netflix FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: Greek Egg and Lemon Soup Ingredients 3-4 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced 2 celery ribs, finely diced 1 bay leaf 4 boneless chicken thighs (or two chicken breasts) 4 cups homemade chicken stock 1 cup orzo pasta (or anci de pepe) 2 eggs Juice of two lemons 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopp...

Jun 28, 202517 min

QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 360)

PRINCE WINE STORE presenting… The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson The Whiskey Warmers www.princewinestore.com.au Benromach 10 year old scotch Michel Couvreur Unique – French Whiskey Morris Muscat Barrel Single Malt Whisky 700ml - https://princewinestore.com.au/morris-muscat-barrel-single-malt-whisky-700ml.html

Jun 27, 202512 min

Ep 360 - Beautiful Feeling of the Warm Winter Sun

ON THIS EPISODE - Coping through anxiety when the there’s a cloud of uncertainty on the world - Tips for winter - Which movie did Caro walk out of last week? - Winter Whiskeys with Myles Thomson - And which wedding is Corrie glad she is not attending!? We’d love you all to subscribe to the Don’t Shoot the Messenger podcast, wherever you get your podcasts from – apple, Spotify etc. And if you’re enjoying the show, tell your friends and family to have a listen! We always like to reach new people a...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 10 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 359)

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR Red Energy. 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy Corrie to Caro: What funny wardrobe moment caused a brief ripple at the opening of Channel 7’s new studio Caro to Corrie: What Donald Trump abomination escaped scrutiny last week Corrie to Caro: Why was last Tuesday’s Agenda Setters an awkward experience? Caro to Corrie: What news from Amazon.com.au surprised you last week Corrie to Caro: Describe your latest shocking rip-off experience Caro to...

Jun 20, 202512 min

QUICK LISTEN - Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson (From Ep 359)

PRINCE WINE STORE presenting….The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: JUNE MIXED DOZEN www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney Yangarra Circle Grenache 2024 https://princewinestore.com.au/yangarra-circle-grenache-2024.html Bests Bin 1 Shiraz 2019 https://princewinestore.com.au/bests-bin-1-shiraz-2019.html

Jun 18, 20258 min

Modern Dilemma - Late night emails

Moral dilemma: Dear Caro and Corrie I am a small business owner in the creative industry and I do a lot of work at night. Is it okay to send my team emails outside of office hours. I get the feeling my staff don’t appreciate receiving my emails on weekends or at night, yet it’s often when I do my best work. Thank you for your advice, Slavedriver from Clifton Hill

Jun 17, 20258 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 359)

BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Red Energy is 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy BOOK: Corrie has a book: Love Unedited by Caro Llewelyn SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: The Materialists FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: Roasted Berries with Almond Crumble and Rosewater Cream ROASTED BERRIES WITH ALMOND CRUMBLE & ROSEWATER CREAM SERVES 4 250 g (9 oz/1% cups) strawberries, hulled and halved 150 g (5% oz) fresh blackberries 2 tablespoons rosewater 150 ml (5½ fl oz) whi...

Jun 17, 202517 min

Ep 359 - I caught up for a drink with Albo

ON THIS EPISODE - Caro’s catch up with the Prime Minister - Q&A and the Project axed & what it means for panel shows going forward - The June mixed dozen with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store - A funny Hall of Fame wardrobe moment - A tech tip from Corrie! REMINDER: We also have a very special event coming-up on Wednesday, 2 July …Women In Sport Panel including Erin Phillips, Tayla Fraser and Rana Hussein presented by Lean Cuisine - listen to nobody but your bodyIt’s a live podca...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 4 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 358)

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, FOR RED ENERGY. 100% Aussie Owned Red Energy – providing the choice of green power to homeowners and small business customers. Caro to Corrie: Which morning habit you thought had gone forever is coming back with a vengeance Corrie to Caro: What hidden tourist attraction did you unearth in Frankston recently Caro to Corrie: Who or what is Australia’s best international export Corrie to Caro: What’s your latest podcast surprise Caro to Corrie: As if you needed any further exam...

Jun 06, 202515 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 358)

BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. BOOK: Caro has a BOOK: The Long Corner by Alexander Maksik SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: PHOENECIAN SCHEME FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: JANELLE’S PUMPKIN SOUP Janelle’s Pumpkin Soup (serves 2) Ingredients: Around 115 grams Butter Chopped butternut pumpkin (1-2 depending on the size) 2 cups of water I cup of milk 3 tablespoons plain flour 1 egg yolk Method: Melt around 85 grams of butter in saucepan. Add 5 cups of chopped pumpkin and I/2 cup chopped brown onion. C...

Jun 05, 202516 min

QUICK LISTEN - Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 358)

PRINCE WINE STORE presenting…The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: Winter reds ⁠⁠Finca Lan Moras Malbec 2024 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bondar Junto GSM 2024⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Quinta Do Noval 2017 ⁠⁠ www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

Jun 04, 202510 min

Ep 358 - Dirty Dancing - love it or hate it?

ON TODAY’S SHOW - The mid-term AFL report – surprise packages, under achievers, the coaches, challenges for the rest of the season and tip for the premiership - Winter reds with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store - A hidden tourist attraction in Frankston - When Cate Blanchett ‘just wow-ed it’ recently - And Caro & Corrie’s fierce debate – is Dirty Dancing a good movie? IMPORTANT SHOUTOUT OUT We also have a very special event coming-up on Wednesday, 2 July … It’s a Women In Sport Panel...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 17 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 357)

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY. 100% Aussie Owned Red Energy – providing the choice of green power to homeowners and small business customers. Corrie to Caro: Where do you stand on The Dirty Games Caro to Corrie: Watching this week’s Four Corners’ story on why the Libs lost the election, what did you conclude Corrie to Caro: Should Chris Scott have been tougher on Bailey Smith Caro to Corrie: Which exhibition is a must-not-miss Corrie to Caro: Circling back to travel, on what occasion would ...

May 30, 202521 min

QUICK LISTEN - Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 357)

PRINCE WINE STORE presenting… The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: Winter WHITES Vol (i)⁠ Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier 2022⁠⁠ Nocturne SR Chardonnay 2024⁠ Head to www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

May 29, 20259 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 357)

BOOK: Corrie has a Book: Twist by Colum McCann SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: Monsieur Aznavour FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: Blueberry, Almond and Lemon Cake from Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/blueberry-almond-lemon-cake/cy6ehbic Ingredients (10) • 150g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing • 190g caster sugar • 2 lemons: finely grate the zest to get 2 tsp, then juice to get 2 tbs • 1 tsp Woolworths Vanilla Extract • 3 large eggs, beaten • 90g ...

May 28, 202517 min

Ep 357 - There Are Many Things I Love About You

ON THIS EPISODE: Cookbooks, celebrity travel-and-food shows – Rick Stein, Stanley Tucc Winter Whites with Myles Thomson The controversial Enhanced Games Why did the Libs lose the election? SHOUTOUT: We also have a very special event coming-up on Wednesday, 2 July … it’s a Women In Sport Panel including Erin Phillips and Tayla Fraser presented by Lean Cuisine - listen to nobody but your body – live podcast hosted by us at a special Don’t Shoot The Messenger live podcast for Red Energy. To win you...

May 27, 20251 hr 19 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 356)

BSF brought to us by Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie has a Book: Landlines by Raynor Winn SCREEN: Caro and Corrie have a Screen: The Salt Path on cinema release FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: Asian Glazed Salmon from Recipe Tin Eats https://www.recipetineats.com/asian-glazed-salmon/ Ingredients 2 x 180g / 6oz salmon fillets , skinless (Note 1) Oil spray (olive oil, canola oil etc) Marinade 1 tsp fresh ginger , finely ...

May 23, 202520 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Question (From Ep 356)

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS. Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Corrie to Caro: Were you disappointed by Bob Murphy on ABC 774 last week Caro to Corrie: Which piece of display advertising really offended you last week Corrie to Caro: Which bucket-list domestic holiday will you finally fulfil this year Caro to Corrie: Which bucket-list domestic holiday will you finally fulfil this year Corrie to Caro: Is Rory McIlroy a good investment C...

May 22, 202516 min

QUICK LISTEN - Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 356)

PRINCE WINE STORE presenting….The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: What to pair with salmon⁠ Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2024⁠ ⁠ Remejeanne Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc Les Chevrefeuilles 2023⁠ www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

May 21, 20256 min

QUICK LISTEN - Modern Dilemma - A Holiday Conundrum

A great modern dilemma this week: Each year my husband and I go north for a Queensland holiday. With many of our friends working less or retiring, we find each year more people we know are heading to the same Queensland destination. I am not anti-social, but I do like to get away. But last year I realised there were so many invitations - come to dinner, play golf, go walking or catch up - and we didn’t feel we had a proper break. How do you tell friends you just want to have a quiet holiday with...

May 21, 20258 min

Ep 356 - Let's talk AFL leadership

ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW - We review Andrew Dillon’s 2 years in the AFL CEO position - Wintery wines with Myles Thomson - Bob Murphy's inappropriate comment - Bucket list holidays - Rory McIlroy is coming to Melbourne - are you excited? For feedback, comments and ideas, please email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au AFL LEADERSHIP – 2 years ago this month Andrew Dillon was announced as the next AFL CEO, taking the reigns from Gillon McLachlan later that year. - Caro reports on Dillon’s performance t...

May 20, 20251 hr 4 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 355)

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for RED ENERGY. Caro to Corrie: What was the most interesting post-election analysis you heard last week Corrie to Caro: What was the most explosive post-election interview you witnessed last week Caro to Corrie: What is the MAGA beauty aesthetic and why will you never be a Donald Trump kind of woman Corrie to Caro: What trouble you most about the Willie Rioli story last week Caro to Corrie: Should Charles reunite with Harry Corrie to Caro: Describe the most fascinating eulog...

May 16, 202519 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 355)

BOOK: Caro has a Book: Look At Me by Anita Brookner SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen: The Four Seasons on Netflix FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: Mushroom and Pontina maccheroni SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOK 4O MINS (PLUS SOAKING) Fresh mushrooms for silkiness, dried mushrooms for intensity and Fontina for bite. If you can't find Fontina, Taleggio or another washed-rind cheese would work well in its place. 500gm mixed mushrooms, such as Swiss brown, portobello and chestnut 2 tsp olive oil Finely grated ze...

May 15, 202519 min

QUICK LISTEN - Cocktail Cabinet (from Ep 355)

PRINCE WINE STORE presenting… The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: Wines to go with mushrooms San Moro Primitivo Spirito Agricolo Ballarin Langhe Nebbiolo 2020 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

May 14, 20258 min

Ep 355 - Who is the Neil Balme of the Liberal Party?

ON TODAY’S SHOW - How does the Liberal Party regroup and rebuild? - Port Adelaide’s letter to the AFL – and the AFL’s silence - Wines to go with mushrooms, recommendations from Myles Thomson - Should King Charles reunite with Harry? - Which book did Caro re-read this week? For feedback, comments and ideas, please email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - we love hearing from you! And follow up on Facebook, Instagram and X! If the Liberal Party was a footy team, how would you advise the club out...

May 13, 20251 hr 14 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 354)

BSF. Brought to us by Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806.Red Energy Plug: Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. BOOK: Corrie has a Book: Blue Poles by Tom McIlroy SCREEN: Caro discusses The Front Bar FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: One-tray Chicken Bake ONE-TRAY CHICKEN 6 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on500g kipfler potatoes, peeled and chopped into, roughly, 2cm pieces 500g cherry tomatoes, left whole½ cup green olives i...

May 09, 202522 min

QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 354)

PRINCE WINE STORY presenting…. The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: Mother’s Day celebration drinks ⁠www.princewinestore.com.au⁠ 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney ⁠Delamere Sparkling Cuvee NV⁠ ⁠Zuani Vigne Bianco 2021⁠ ⁠Stephane Aviron Beaujolais Fleurie 2022⁠

May 08, 202511 min
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