ON THIS EPISODE - We recap the Federal Election - Myles has some Mother's Day wine selections - Why Caro loved being on The Front Bar - The Hawthorn 100-year celebration For feedback, comments and suggestions, please email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN - How did our Election Day unfold - Campaign observations of past few weeks - What went right, What went wrong - How the media fared PRINCE WINE STORY presenting…. The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: Mothe...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min
BSF brought to us by RED ENERGY. Moving home? Stress less and make moving simple. Call Red Energy on 131 806. BOOK: Caro reviews The Marriage Plot, by Jeffrey Eugenides SCREEN: Corrie has a Netflix: The Residence FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Belinda Jeffrey’s Flourless Almond, Coconut and Vanilla cake
May 01, 2025•16 min
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS – for RED ENERGY. Moving home? Stress less and make moving simple. Call Red Energy on 131 806. Corrie to Caro: Has early voting changed the dynamics of the one-traditional election campaigns Caro to Corrie: What did you learn about political leadership on the weekend Corrie to Caro: Describe your Anzac Day highlight Corrie to Caro: What two words at the 50 years of Countdown celebration made you nostalgic for the 1970s and 1980s Caro to Corrie: What did you do on the weekend ...
May 01, 2025•13 min
Myles Thomson has a selection of Pinot Noir on the Cocktail Cabinet this week, thanks to the Prince Wine Store. 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney Recommendations: Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir Mulline Pinot Noir
Apr 30, 2025•9 min
ON THIS EPISODE - Corrie and Caro discuss a huge weekend at the Sorrento Writers Festival. - Myles Thomson has a selection of Pinot Noir recommendations - A wrap of ANZAC Day Round in the AFL - The 50 Years of Countdown Highlights... If you have feedback and comments, please email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au A big weekend at the Sorrento Writers Festival What is the role of the festival Highlights Fan Girl moments Saturday night “Drinks with the…” Books we bought / books we want to buy as...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Corrie to Caro: Describe your most amazing GatherRound experience Caro to Anna: What is your favorite date on the footycalendar Anna to Caro: What was the only disappointment duringyour recent Adelaide trip Anna to Corrie: What has surprised you most aboutticket sales this year Corrie to Anna: Which author are you most excited to meet at the SorrentoWriters Festival Caro to Corrie: What was yesterday’s heart-stoppingFestival moment
Apr 27, 2025•12 min
Peter Fitzsimons was our very special guest at the live recording of episode 352, from the Sorrento Writers Festival.
Apr 26, 2025•32 min
BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Moving house?Stress less and make moving simple. Know when you move in, everything will beworking, you are powered up all systems go. Just call Red Energy on 131 806 BOOK: With Anzac Day in mind, we have a war theme: Anna reviews Precipice by Robert Harris Caro reviews Princes At War by Deborah Cadbury Corrie mentions Narrow Road to the Deep North (mini overview/review) on Amazon Prime from this weekend SCREEN:Anna reviews Small Things Like These (at the cinema)C...
Apr 25, 2025•34 min
ON THIS EPISODE Live recording from the Sorrento Writers Festival! Special guest interview with Peter Fitzsimons Anna from the Op Shop joins us for BSF Were you there for our live recording? Or did you enjoy listening to the podcast? Please send through your feedback at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Act 1: Guest Peter FitzSimons Discussion about Peter’s new book ‘Jacka’ The Aussie Adventure/war hero genre he has conquered so brilliantly. Why history? Why war heroes? And how does he churn them out...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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 reviews After The Fall by Kirsten Alexander SCREEN: Corrie reviews Cry Wolf SBS on Demand FOOD: Caro has a recipe DAVID HERBERT – GARNISH WITH CORIANDER LEAVES AND PEA SHOOTS Spicy: Thai chicken soup; opposite, pea soup with parmesan crisps THAI CHICKEN SOUP 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste 3 spring onions, sliced 450g chicken br...
Apr 10, 2025•14 min
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – with Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: To celebrate Gather ‘Round, Barossa Reds
Apr 09, 2025•9 min
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS Corrie to Caro: Which AFL player do you constantly thank the heavens for Caro to Corrie: What struck you about the weekend’s protesting crowds in the United States Corrie to Caro: What’s’ your latest example of “when the cover-up is worse than the crime?” Caro to Corrie: What struck you about Joe Biden this week Corrie to Caro: What new-release film are you desperate to see Caro to Corrie: What new-release book are you desperate to read
Apr 08, 2025•14 min
ON TODAY’S SHOW: School reunions – the awkward nature of them, but why they can be great We look ahead to Gather Round (and some Barossa Reds) Why Caro is thankful for Patrick Dangerfield The new release book Corrie is desperate to read If you want to contact us, please send an email to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Or follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook SORRENTO WRITERS FESTIVAL: YOU CAN WIN 2 x tickets to our Don’t Shoot the Messenger event at the Sorrento Writers Festival on Wednesday the 2...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
This week's dilemma - a group of friends go away camping over Easter, however there is not much time put into the quality of dinner. How can our listener ask their friends to lift their game!?
Apr 06, 2025•10 min
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: To celebrate Gather ‘Round, Barossa Whites (next week: Barossa Reds) Spinifex Lola 2022 Michael Hall Barossa Valley Roussanne 2021 Dandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Barossa XO Pedro Ximinez
Apr 04, 2025•12 min
BSF – for Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make moving simple. Call Red Energy on 131 806. BOOK: Caro reviews The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves SCREEN: Corrie reviews Amandaland FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Recipe Tin Eats Caesar Salad (with chicken) FULL RECIPE: Caesar Salad - RecipeTin Eats
Apr 04, 2025•13 min
ON TODAY’S SHOW We look ahead to the Sorrento Writers Festival – and all the logistics Corrie is managing Cory Booker’s history making 25-hour long speech The only love song without the word ‘love’ in it Myles gives some white recommendations from the Barossa The footy industry quote that grinds Caro’s gears REMINDER: The Sorrento Writers Festival! TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE There are 169 sessions – over 100 still have plenty of tickets Head to www.sorrentowritersfestival.com.au For feedback an...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min
BSF brought to us by Red Energy BOOK: Caro reviews The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne SCREEN: Corrie reviews Fellow Travelers on Netflix FOOD: Lemon, Sicilian Olive and Jalapeno Spaghettini with Pecorino (from Delicious magazine: the Italian Cookbook Produce • 1/2 bunch Flat-leaf parsley • 4 Garlic cloves • 2 Jalapenos • 2 Lemons, zest and juice of large Condiments • 150 g Olive Pasta & grains • 500 g Spaghettini Oils & vinegars • 80 ml Olive oil Dairy • 80 g Pecorino
Mar 28, 2025•15 min
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS Caro to Corrie: What story kept you awake this week Corrie to Caro: What was the most disturbing gender-based popular culture story you read this week Caro to Corrie: Which children’s entertainment icon celebrated a significant birthday recently Corrie to Caro: What has been your latest embarrassing phone moment Caro to Corrie: Which children’s book celebrates a significant birthday in August Corrie to Caro: What do you think of Tony Armstrong’s latest anti-racism strategy
Mar 27, 2025•18 min
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: MYLES’ APRIL PICKS Pierre Marie Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes Beaujolais 2023 375ml Torbreck Steading GSM 2021 375ml Querciabella Chianti Classico 2021 375ml
Mar 27, 2025•9 min
ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE We discuss young female executives Laura Kane’s role at the AFL – and Caro’s news re: Geoff Walsh in to the AFL’s Football Operations Department Tony Armstrong's anti-racism sketch Caro’s accidental pocket-dial! The story behind ‘Green Eggs and Ham” Myles Thomson’s April selections REMINDER: The Sorrento Writers Festival is COMING SOON! www.sorrentowritersfestival.com.au - April 24-27, 2025 April 24 - 27, 2025 What is the one piece of advice you would give younger female e...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy. 100% owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Caro to Corrie: Who is your Billionaire To Watch Corrie to Caro: What recent football media events make you uncomfortable Caro to Corrie: Who is your US Democrat to Watch Corrie to Caro: What invitation were you so disappointed to have to refuse last week Caro to Corrie: What gross misuse of taxpayer dollars has sent you into a tizz Corrie to Caro: What artistic works made you think about sex recently
Mar 21, 2025•16 min
BSF brought to us by Red Energy. 100% owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. BOOK: Caro reviews The Girls With the Louding Voice SCREEN: Corrie reviews Toxic Town FOOD: Caro has a recipe: Puttanesca Rice Stuffed Tomatoes from Danielle Alverez’ cookbook
Mar 20, 2025•17 min
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: Corrie’s Birthday Blitz. Myles suggests 3 great drops Pressing Matters R0 Riesling 2021 Rare Hare DL Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2022 Full Circle Orange & Bay Gin 700ml
Mar 20, 2025•8 min
Is it rude or kind to help people when you think their clothing needs fixing?
Mar 19, 2025•15 min
ON TODAY’S SHOW It’s five years since COVID lockdown – we reflect back on March 2020 What we learnt from COVID, what habits have remained and what could we improve next time? We celebrate Corrie’s birthday with Miles! Caro discusses AFL clubs opening their doors for journalists Elissa Blair Slotkin... Remember the name For ideas, comments and feedback, please email us feedback@dontshootpod.com.au And find us in Instagram, Facebook and X @dontshootpod The Sorrento Writers Festival is just over a ...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min
BSF BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make moving simple. Call Red Energy on 131 806. BOOK: Corrie reviews Dusk by Robbie Arnott SCREEN: Caro reviews Zero Day on Netflix FOOD: Caro has a recipe: Greta Anna’s Tarte au Pommes
Mar 14, 2025•14 min
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS – for Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make moving simple. Call Red Energy on 131 806. Corrie to Caro: Of all the Academy snubs this year, who did the Oscars most overlook Caro to Corrie: A week late, but name your Top 3 Oscar ceremony dresses Corrie to Caro: What was the scariest local story you witnessed last week Caro to Corrie: What International Women’s Day happening did NOT please you Corrie to Caro: Should the next James Bond have been a woman Caro to Corrie: W...
Mar 13, 2025•15 min
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: In honor of St Patrick’s Day, Myles has 3 Irish drinks. Voyager Estate Coastal Chardonnay Ogier Le Temps Est Venu Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2022 And he discussed the Guinness Cocktail 'Parts Unknown'
Mar 12, 2025•11 min
What is the etiquette for borrowing, sharing and lending books?
Mar 11, 2025•16 min
