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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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Ep 347 - I was SO nervous

ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW: The Agenda Setters review The AFL season launch Irish wines for St Patrick's Day A recipe described as 'the best apple tart you will ever make' Corrie has a new sporting hero! For feedback and correspondence, email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au And find us on Instagram @dontshootpod X @dontshootpod OUT AND ABOUT: (1) Caro in Sydney AFL Launch (2) Corrie in Adelaide at Adelaide Writers Week DEBUTS AND PREMIERES: (1) Caro’s new TV show (2) Corrie’s writers fest program is...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 14 min

Ep 346 - Caro begins a new journey

ON TODAY'S SHOW: Caro's new career path at Channel 7 Caro tells us all about the move and why she has made the decision to work with Channel 7 What is the premise of the show, how Caro made the decision and who she discussed it with We recognise International Women's Day If you have feedback and questions - please email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Caro’s new career The new Ch 7 show Premise What it’s like to take on a new career move at a time when many contemporaries are retiring Is it h...

Mar 02, 202546 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions - From Ep 345

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, FOR RED ENERGY. 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy Corrie to Caro: Should the Government avoid Passover when scheduling the Federal election Caro to Corrie: Which podcast made you stop in your tracks this week Corrie to Caro: Why did Roberta Flack resonate with you as a kid Caro to Corrie: What’s your favorite Roberta Flack song Corrie to Caro: What launch party this week are you moving heaven and earth to attend Caro to Corrie: Whose birthday...

Feb 28, 202511 min

QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet - From Ep 345

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: Adelaide wines Adelaide Hills The Other Wine Co Pinot Gris 2024 $29 Murdoch Hills Adelaide Hills Syrah 2021 $32 The Hills Apple and Pear Cider - $6 Women in Wine Little Frances 11th House Red Cabernet 2021 - $30 Vasse Felix Premier Chardonnay 2023 $46 Francesco Rinaldi Dolcetto d'Alba Roussot 2023 $45

Feb 27, 20259 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF - From Ep 345

BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Caro reviews The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman SCREEN: The Newsreader on ABC iView FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Pappardelle with almonds from Pranzo cookbook by Guy Mirabella 6 garlic cloves, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 155 g (5½ oz/1 cup) roasted almonds, chopped, plus extra to serve 2 good handfuls of flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped 90 g (3 oz) pecorino, fre...

Feb 26, 202513 min

Ep 345 - I think you're pretty word perfect

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW: The sad and tragic passing of Edward Millear – and how it was reported Adelaide wines with Myles Thomson We reflect on Roberta Flack’s work A great podcast recommendation from Corrie Item 1: The coverage of death – and how the media should handle unexpected, sudden, dramatic tragedy Edward Millear, 17, died after collapsing while training on a stationary rower at Melbourne Grammar’s boat shed by the Yarra on Tuesday afternoon. - Melbourne Grammar rower Edward Millear’s colla...

Feb 26, 202556 min

Ep 344 - I've broken every rule on the dance floor

ON THIS EPISODE: - The AFL Indigenous All-Stars match - Corrie’s tips for hitting the dance floor - Corrie reviews a gripping, moving book by Geraldine Brooks - Can you fold a fitted sheet? - How cold can you drink Pinot Noir? If you have feedback, questions and ideas - email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Item 1: The AFL’s Indigenous All-Stars Match - The importance of the revival - Who’s behind it and why - Reason for dwindling numbers of indigenous players - Is the AFL a safe place for Fi...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 12 min

QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet - From Ep 343

BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Moving made easy. Call 131 806. BOOK: Caro reviews Rules of Civility by Amor Towles SCREEN: Caro reviews Prime Target on Apple TV FOOD Corrie has a recipe: Raspberry and Lemon Mascarpone Cake from Delicious Magazine

Feb 15, 202510 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF - From Ep 343

BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Moving made easy. Call 131 806. BOOK: Caro reviews Rules of Civility by Amor Towles SCREEN: Caro reviews Prime Target on Apple TV FOOD Corrie has a recipe: Raspberry and Lemon Mascarpone Cake from Delicious Magazine Ingredients (14) 130g unsalted butter, softened, chopped 130g caster sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 80g plain flour 1/4 cup (60ml) milk 165g mascarpone 2 tbs lemon juice 165g frozen raspbe...

Feb 15, 202512 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions - From Ep 343

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS Caro to Corrie: St Valentine’s Day this week. What’s your favourite romance movie Corrie to Caro: The Superbowl half-time show: thoughts? Caro to Corrie: St Valentine’s Day this week. Who is your favourite romance writer Corrie to Caro: What has been your drink of the month Caro to Corrie: What’s your new year’s resolution – and how’s it going Corrie to Caro: Of all the little things that get broken in your life what is the most annoying

Feb 14, 202529 min

Ep 343 - I don't think he's 100% comfortable with this

ON THIS EPISODE Succession planning – their history in the AFL and how will the Ken Hinkley handover play out The reputational damage for Sam Kerr Summer Rieslings with Myles Thomson Favourite romance movies for Valentine’s Day A big shoutout for Working Dog productions Send us your questions and suggestions: feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Item 1: Luggagegate. Or, Life Is Just A Series of Coincidences Item 2: Why Succession Planning Matters (and if you don’t you’re not doing the best thing by your...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 19 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions - From Ep 342

Corrie to Caro: Describe your attraction to Marianne Faithful Caro to Corrie: What was your cultural highlight last week Corrie to Caro: How do you feel about eating at a Guy Grossi restaurant Caro to Corrie: What’s the most annoying room in your house Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t done in years Caro to Corrie: What article last week had you in fits

Feb 07, 202514 min

QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet - From Ep 342

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink Cocchie Americano - https://princewinestore.com.au/cocchi-vermouth-di-torino-750ml.html Tenuta Aglaea Vermouth Bianco - https://princewinestore.com.au/tenuta-aglaea-vermouth-bianco.html

Feb 06, 20256 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF - From Ep 342

BSF brought to us by RED ENERGY – Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. BOOK: Corrie reviews 2024 Booker shortlisted novel Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner SCREEN: Caro reviews The Brutalist (general release) FOOD Caro’s recipe is Clem’s Prawn Rolls

Feb 05, 202516 min

Ep 342 - You laugh, you mock, and you scoff!

ON THIS EPISODE - The DEI Policy & Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies - The Cocktail Cabinet – Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink - The passing of Marrianne Faithful - Caro’s wonderful & nostalgic experience this week - Toga parties at retirement villages!? Item 1: DEI politics: Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies - What is DEI policy - What have been the benefits to govt and private sectors - Background and update on what’s currently happ...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 3 min

QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions - From Ep 341

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS Corrie to Caro: Should Grace Tame have worn her anti-Murdoch t-shirt to the Australian of the Year event? Caro to Corrie: Which anniversary this week struck home Corrie to Caro: Do you approve of the new Australian Open experience? Caro to Corrie: If you were tech-savvy, what would you like to invent? Corrie to Caro: What gets harder as you get older? Caro to Corrie: Two words, one question: Who’s Back?

Feb 01, 202512 min

QUICK LISTEN - BSF - From Ep 341

BSF – brought to us by Red Energy. BOOK: Caro on her Best Book of Summer 2024-25: Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd Corrie on her Best Book of Summer 2024-5: Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst SCREEN: Caro on her Best Screen of Summer 2024-5: A Real Pain Corrie on her Best Screen of Summer 2024-5: The Agency on Paramount Plus FOOD Caro on her Best Summer Recipe of Summer 2024-5: Tomato Carpaccio Corrie on her Best Summer Recipe of Summer 2024-5: Guy Mirabella’s Orange Coconut Cake 450 g. (1 lb/3 cup...

Jan 31, 202520 min

QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet - Ep 341

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au. - Welcome Myles Thomson. This week: best of Summer drinking White Wine - Racine Picpoul de Pinet 2022 Departed Spirits Green Apple Vodka (500ml) 37% Mountain Culture Status Quo Can 355ml

Jan 30, 20259 min

Ep 341 - We are back for 2025!

ON THIS EPISODE It’s been a special summer for Caro and Corrie The stories of the summer – Donald Trump’s first week Caro’s take on the footy stories from the summer – Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Luke Sayers All your correspondence and feedback Your favourite segments return – Cocktail Cabinet, Book, Screen & Food, and Six Quick Questions Caro’s take on the news in footy – Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s absence from Bulldogs’ training, the Luke Sayers scandal Summer’s biggest news story: Donald Trump’s First ...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 12 min
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