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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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2024 Rewind - The Cocktail Cabinet - Ep 328

While Caro and Corrie have a break, listen back to the Cocktail Cabinet - this is from Episode 328. THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: The Prelim Finals Assortment Myles discusses one great drop from Queensland, Adelaide, NSW and Geelong

Jan 13, 2025•13 min

2024 Rewind - From Ep 330 - BSF

We hope you're having a great summer so far - here's a DSTM rewind, from Ep 330. BOOK: Caro has a book: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen: Bank of Dave on Netflix Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil. Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: Avocado and Caviar dip 2-3 avocado White or Brown onion, chopped finely Twist of lemon juice Mix it all up with a squeeze of lemon juice ...

Jan 06, 2025•12 min

Ep 340 - Christmas Special (feat. Anna from the Op Shop)

Our Christmas special – with Anna Barry, special guest co-host! How to navigate the next week with decorum, patience & goodwill to all men (and women) How and where to shop effectively Where to shop efficiently Great Gift Ideas House and table decorations How to spend Christmas Eve THE COCKTAIL CABINET Lilbert Fils Extra Brut Querciabella Chianti Classico 2021 Von Hovel Saar Riesling Kabinett 2022 BSF BOOK: Anna: The Venice Hotel by Tess Woods Caro’s: This Strange Eventful History by Claire ...

Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min

Book, Screen, Food - Top 5 lists for 2024 (and 2025) - Ep 339

2024 BOOKS (see show notes from full show podcast) 2025 BOOKS (see show notes from full show podcast) 2024 SCREENS All Of Us Strangers Kneecap Lee Blitz The Holdovers 2025 SCREENS In The Grey The Amateur Black Doves Lockerbie: A Search for Truth Zero Day 2024 RECIPES Chimichurri: 3 anchovies 3 small garlic cloves 1 shallot 2 chillis Half bunch parsley Full bunch coriander Zest 1 lemon, juice of half 1 tblspoon capers 1/2 cup olive oil 2tbsp sherry vinegar Salt Beef Tomato Carpaccio with Spring O...

Dec 09, 2024•38 min

Ep 339 - The Big Lists of 2024 (and 2025)

ON THIS EPISODE A show of lists! Categories include: top 5 footy stories, news stories, books, screens, food, gifts Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Top 5 Footy Stories of 2024 (Caro) Collingwood off field upheaval Longmire Hinkley / Ginnivan Melbourne / Petracca Fagan / Brisbane Top 5 News Stories of 2024, in no particular order (Corrie) More voters than ever went to the polls The Paris Olympic Games Pro-Palestinian...

Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min

Ep 338 - If Alan Jones was a woman...

ON TODAY’S SHOW: Alan Jones’ fall from grace The Martha Stewart documentary Changing AFL media landscape Saoirse Ronan’s viral clip from The Graham Norton Show Extra fee for tomato sauce at the pub!? Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Blessed are the babysitters. How did we go? Powerful Men & Powerful Women and the Fall From Grace: How even in crime, it’s a sexist world. Case studies: Alan Jones and Martha Stewart ...

Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min

Ep 337 - Don't Shoot the... Moderator

THIS WEEK: The role of a moderator Corrie's mini-break When is the next federal election? Why don't our current AFL greats want to get into coaching? Want to get in touch with Caro and Corrie? Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod TODAY: The Role of the Moderator (1) C&C and The Pool (2) Dolly Alderton in Melbourne and Hugh van Cuylenburg The Pool and why we loved it Why moderators/interviewers/hosts matter The down s...

Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min

Ep 336 - Kelli Underwood, special guest co-host

ON THIS EPISODE: Special guest co-host, Kelli Underwood Caro asks Kelli about her decision finish with Offsiders We explore Kelli’s experience as a ground breaking play-by-play commentator of AFL How the AFLW can improve and evolve And some topical ‘6 quick questions’ Kelli Underwood joins Caroline Wilson While Caro is a ground breaker in the industry, Kelli is too – having been the first woman to call AFL on TV for channel 10 Her first experience in a commentary box with 3AW – and the various r...

Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min

Ep 335 - The US Election

ON TODAY’S SHOW Our thoughts on the US election The result, the media coverage, what it means going forward Why are people so keen to get into the Qantas Chairman’s lounge? Zach Tuohy’s book excerpt re: Brendon Bolton Derby Day fashion And a Spring Bruschetta recipe THE US ELECTION: WHAT JUST HAPPENED? - How the day unfolded for us - Media coverage – how did we access? Who did a good job? - Why did Trump win - Why did Harris lose - Biggest fear/biggest relief - What will shift over the next 4 ye...

Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Ep 334 - John Silvester - Sly of the Underworld

ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE Special guest, John Silvester (Sly of the Underworld) True crime, crime drama and books We discuss Jack Ginnivan The US Election Miles’ Derby Weekend Sparkling recommendations Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Interview with John – his new book Dark City: True Stories of Crimes, Cock-Ups, Crooks and Cops (Pan Macmllan $36.99) -The book’s premise - Dark City is the second riotous collection of st...

Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min

Ep 333 - I don't like dress ups

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW: The GWS dress up story The New York Times Top 100 books of 21st century The US election Lidia Thorpe’s interruption to the King’s reception Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod ALL DRESSED UP - Greater Western Sydney and the costume party debacle – Caro to explain - Other fancy dress misdemeanours ie Prince Harry as a Nazi, Paris Hilton in a Native American outfit - With Halloween next week, how do w...

Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min

Ep 332 - King Charles Has Snubbed Melbourne!

ON THIS EPISODE King Charles’ visit to Australia Why kitchens are our world A frustration with Wordle Heartwarming moments KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Or, why kitchens are our world, especially at this time of year Although we love winter cooking, Spring and Summer are big for both of us in terms of cooking, feasting, having people around the table, Christmas, Summer entertaining etc What tips have we learned after all these years ie how NOT to spend an entire beautiful beach day in the kitchen Introdu...

Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min

Ep 331 - Can Girl Power Win Elections?

ON TODAY’S SHOW: The challenges with Daylight Savings Can Girl Power win elections? How did Caro cope without Football? Corrie’s long-term crush Why Caro is proud of Melbournians Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Item 1: What Time/Day/Week Is It? Daylight saving, how we coped with the change The challenges of Australia having different time zones The challenges of Australia having different school and public holidays ...

Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min

Ep 330 - This Was One For The Good Guys

ON TODAY’S SHOW: A Grand Final Review The Chris Fagan story Why Caro wouldn’t be surprised if Dean Cox is coaching Sydney in the next couple of years Bridget Jones Diary 4 Who did Caro liaise with at the AFL Grand Final function? Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Item 1: Grand Final - The Brisbane story - The Chris Fagan story - The Sydney collapse story Item 2: Vale Dame Maggie Smith - Maggie Smith’s acting career - ...

Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min

Ep 329 - AFL Grand Final week

ON TODAY’S SHOW - It’s Grand Final week! - Why Port Adelaide are a watch for Caro - Changing roles in the media landscape - Meryl Streep’s powerful comments re: women’s rights in Afghanistan Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Grand Final, Here We Come - Caro’s Sydney Prelim Finals week - Grand Final week in Melb - Brownlow Medal night - The romance of the (ex-Melb teams) Swans v Lions match-up - Caro’s tips on who to w...

Sep 26, 2024•1 hr

Ep 328 - Words matter, remember that

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW - Footy finals roundup - The US Presidential debate - Our thoughts on the Emmy’s - Is this the way Dusty wants to go out? - When is it appropriate to toot your horn? Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Item 1: Footy finals roundup - All the fallout from the weekend of footy Item 2: The US Presidential debate and why the cats and dogs of Springfield are in hiding THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us b...

Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min

Ep 327 - Live from Red Energy HQ

ON TODAY’S SHOW - Live from Red Energy! - Date night at the footy – Caro and Corrie went to watch the Hawks - Our wrap of the first week of finals footy - James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch discussion - Has Sydney become the cultural capital of Australia? THANKS TO RED ENERGY - owned by Snowy Hydro, a renewable energy leader. Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Item 1: Footy finals roundup The stories, the surprises, the ...

Sep 10, 2024•1 hr
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