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Don't Shoot The Messenger

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.

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 17 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 minNew

Ep 416 - How far have we come? Not very far

ON THIS EPISODE Caro returns from Vietnam - and we hear all about her trip! Two heavy topics - The Cornell University Gang Rape Case and the Sam Wood alleged domestic violence episode Our Book, Screen and Food recommendations Paul Green joins us from the Prince Wine Store One liners, footy news, and celebrations ****EVENT ALERT**** We have an end of year event - and we'd love to see you there! Date: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9TH Time: 5.30PM-7PM at Gasworks in Albert Park Details to come - keep your eyes peeled Caro's Vietnam trip - Caro tells us all about it The Cornell University Gang Rape Case…

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9 Oct 2026 · 20 min
QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 415)
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Corrie to Kris: Which new program is on your “highly recommend” list Corrie to Anna: Which supermarket product has total jazzed up your Italian cooking Anna to Corrie: What is your New Best Beach Holiday Tip for kids 5-plus Corrie to Kris: Which famous non-fiction author would you like to bring out of retirement and why Kris to Corrie: What recent community fracas struck you as small-minded and mean-spirited Corrie to Anna: For anyone suffering AFL withdrawals, what’s your…
8 Oct 2026 · 10 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 415)
The Cocktail Cabinet: with Myles Thompson from Prince Winestore. Myles discusses some exciting events coming up with the Prince Wine Store www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney
7 Oct 2026 · 24 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 415)
BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. At Red Energy, we’re committed to providing you and your community with something better. We’re 100% Australian owned and all our profits stay in Australia BOOK: Corrie: Swan Song: Diana My Sister by Charles Spencer SCREEN: Anna: Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert - IMAX FOOD: Anna: The Jennifer Aniston Salad Ingredients ½ cup quinoa dry, or 1-1½ cups cooked salt and pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 small clove garlic…
6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Ep 415 - A bibliomaniac is me, clearly
ON TODAY’S SHOW - Special guests, Kris Humphreys and Anna Barry - The fine line between hoarding and collecting - Spring and Summer book reviews - Where are the Australian novels? - Plenty of recommendations – Book, Screen, Food – and a couple more in Six Quick Questions too! - The perfect old-school activity to replace screen for kids Spring-Summer Books review - Vale Hilary McPhee - Weekend story in The Age on bibliomaniacs– what’s our own relationship with books https://www.theage.com.au/national/they-re-my-babies-the-surprising-reasons-we-still-love-physical-books-20261004-p60zfx.html -…
26 Sep 2026 · 15 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 414)
BSF. 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: Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason SCREEN: Corrie: 500 Miles in cinemas as part of British Film Festival in November FOOD: Caro: Trudy’s Sausage Rolls 500 gms good quality sausage mean 500-700gms beef mince 1 large brown onion 2-3 garlic cloves 1 medium carrot – grated 2 sping onions finely diced Handful parsel diced 1 beaten egg Salt & Pepper Generous squirts of tomato sauce, mustard and HP brown sauce or condiments of your choice 6 sheets frozen…
25 Sep 2026 · 10 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 414)
The Cocktail Cabinet: with Paul Green from Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: What to drink on Grand Final Day Idee Fixe Brut Rose 2023 Idee Fixe Blanc de Blancs Premier Brut 2023 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney
24 Sep 2026 · 21 min
QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 414)
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: Who wins your 2026 Brownlow Red Carpet 3,2,1 Corrie to Caro: What was the perfect ending to the greatest Preliminary Final you’ve ever witnessed Caro to Corrie: What new trend is your latest design crush Corrie to Caro: Which interview with a long-time colleague last week had you feeling truly nervous Caro to Corrie: Who is Paudie and why are you obsessed with his Instagram account Corrie to Caro: Which debut children’s book author is a must for next year’s…
23 Sep 2026 · 5 min
BONUS - The Mail Bag (From Ep 414)
If you have feedback, recipes, questions and ideas - send them through! [email protected] Or find us on the socials @dontshootpod
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep 414 - "I see him as a punctuation mark in history, nothing more"
ON THIS EPISODE: - Caro's news from the Brownlow medal - Another big week for the Royal Family and Prince Charles - Prince Wine Store recommendations for Grand Final weekend Caro on the Brownlow - The gossip, the winner, the stories – Caro shares all her thoughts from the night Which Charles is telling The Truth? Another big week in British Royal family life - Outline of book, why written now, new info and accounts - Sunday’s BBC interview with Laura Kuenssberg – how did that go for Charles Spencer - Do we think Prince Charles said ;”We’ll forget her soon enough.” - What avenues are open to…
20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep 413 - Families Are Sacred
ON THIS EPISODE - The latest Pauline Hanson controversy - History of comments about family members of public figures - Wines to accompany Spring vegetables with Paul Green from the Prince Wine Store - Corries latest thoughts on King Charles, Harry& Meghan - Caro’s family outing highlight last week HANDS OFF MY FAMILY: Should a politician’s family be off-limits? - Pauline Hanson’s comments last week about PM Albanese’s mother - Is it ever appropriate to have a crack at a politician’s family - Alan Jones’ 2012 comments about then PM Julia Gillard’s recently-deceased father - For a politician’s…
19 Sep 2026 · 11 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 413)
The Cocktail Cabinet: with Paul Green from Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: Wines to accompany Spring vegetables • Ricca Terra Bronco Buster White 2024 • Gembrook Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2025 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney
18 Sep 2026 · 19 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 413)
BSF. 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 : Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer SCREEN: Caro: One Night Only at cinemas FOOD: Caro: Spring salad Ingredients 85g (½ cup) quinoa 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 250g cooked beetroot 150g sugar snap peas 1 bunch leafy rocket, washed 3 sprigs of French tarragon, leaves picked (optional) 200g smoked trout fillet, flaked* 75g Danish-style feta flaky sea salt and black pepper For the citrus dressing ½ lemon (zest and juice) ½ orange (zest and juice) 1 small…
18 Sep 2026 · 17 min
QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 413)
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: What is one thing that’s struck you since arriving home last week Corrie to Caro: What political atrocity took place on a golf course over the weekend Caro to Corrie: Finish this sentence: “The high drama and extraordinarily intense media coverage of Meghan and Harry’s return to the UK could have been dialled down if ……” Corrie to Caro: What lost skill do you lament giving away Caro to Corrie: Which household chore this weekend once again prompted differences…
17 Sep 2026 · 7 min
BONUS - The Mail Bag (From Ep 413)
Send through questions and feedback to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!
12 Sep 2026 · 15 min
QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 412)
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Corrie to Caro: Under the heading of 'while Corrie was away' Where do you stand on Harry and Meghan's next move? Caro to Corrie: What was your packing highlight and what was your packing failure? Corrie to Caro: What hidden outer Melbourne tourist attraction blew you away over the weekend? Caro to Corrie: Can you explain the Japanese term "Johatsu" and why you've become obsessed? Corrie to Caro: What recent article about Dame Judi Dench made you love her even more? Caro to…
11 Sep 2026 · 11 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 412)
The Cocktail Cabinet: With Paul Green of Prince Wine Store. THIS WEEK: Italian and Greek Wine Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro 2024 Tedeschi Capitel Tenda Soave 2025 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW; David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney
11 Sep 2026 · 16 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 412)
BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie - John of John by Douglas Stewart SCREEN: Caro - The Gentlement (series two, Netflix) FOOD (for Strength Meals Co. Your life runs on numbers, so should your fuel. High protein ready meals - Strength Meals Co.) Corrie: A dish from her Calabrian villa
10 Sep 2026 · 12 min
BONUS - The Mail Bag (From Ep 412)
Corrie is back! And we respond to your emails and correspondence from the past couple of weeks. If you'd like to be part of the Mail Bag, find us on social media @dontshootpod, or email us at [email protected]
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep 412 - Journalism is about timing
ON TODAY’S SHOW - Welcome back, Corrie! - Caro’s exclusive with Alastair Clarkson - Our Book, Screen and Food recommendations - Harry and Meghan’s next move Corrie's back! We left Corrie three weeks ago early on her trip on a hot Calabrian night. Now she has returned from her European Indian Summer sojourn. She will report on her month of travels...Southern Italy with her history club and her Grecian Odyssey which included the islands of Corfu, Kefalonia and Lefkada and a one-week sailing trip around the Ionian. Caro and Corrie unpack the devastation of Alastair Clarkson who was sacked last…
3 Sep 2026 · 11 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 411)
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – Spring wines with Paul from the Prince Wine Store Bondar Rose 2026 Granbazan Verde Albarino
2 Sep 2026 · 20 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 411)
BSF – FOR Red Energy. Book: Say Nothing Patrick Keefe Screen: The Airport Chaplain SBS Food: Brendan's Irish Potatoes
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep 411 - I had to be taken off the crime register
A special episode with Caroline Wilson and her husband, Brendan Donohoe - Overseas travel - The Good Good Golf controversy - Andrew Dillon’s Collingwood gag – and crowd behaviour - Spring wines with Paul from the Prince Wine Store - Caro reveals an embarrassing incident at the petrol station this week! - Brendan's thoughts on Essendon appointing Mark McVeigh as its new senior coach THE COCKTAIL CABINET – Spring wines with Paul from the Prince Wine Store Bondar Rose 2026 Granbazan Verde Albarino BSF – FOR Red Energy. Book: Say Nothing Patrick Keefe Screen: The Airport Chaplain SBS Food:…
28 Aug 2026 · 8 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 410)
SIX QUICK TASMANIAN QUESTIONS for Brendon Gale FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro: What's Hobart's best kept secret? Caro: What's Launceston's best kept secret? Caro: Seven Mile or Barnbougle? Caro: Who's your Tasmanian sporting hero? Caro: What's your favourite small town in Tasmania? Caro: What's your favourite Tasmanian winery?
26 Aug 2026 · 16 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 410)
BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Brendon to discuss Tasmanian author Robbie Arnott SCREEN Brendon: Living With Devils .... 2023 Documentary by Simon Nasht and the ABC comedy Ground Up FOOD – for Strength Meals Co. High protein ready meals: Caro: Roast pumpkin, currants, pine nuts, and seeds: ½ Japanese pumpkin 50ml olive oil or rendered duck fat 40g pine nuts 30g pumpkin seeds 40g currants 20ml olive oil 10ml sherry vinegar Handful of chervil Sea salt Remove the seeds from the pumpkin and…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep 410 - Tasmania Special (Feat. Brendon Gale)
ON THIS EPISODE. Tasmania CEO, Brendon Gale joins Caro to discuss his role at the newest AFL club, set to embark on the competition in 2028. Brendon speaks about the challenges and highlights so far, the road ahead and everything in between. Brendon is a proud Tasmanian, growing up on a diary farm. He speaks about his Tasmanian heritage, the differences between working in Hobart to when he was in Melbourne at Richmond Ceo. The Cocktail Cabinet: With Paul from Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: Tasmanian wine and spirits www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street,…
21 Aug 2026 · 8 min
QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 409)
The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: Chardonnay Marnong Estate Sunbury Chardonnay 2025 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2024 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW; David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney
20 Aug 2026 · 13 min
QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 409)
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Anna to Caro: What's the best footy story of the year? Caro to Anna: What's your latest late winter skincare tip? Anna to Caro: Which constant diatribe are you tiring of? Caro to Anna: Which Aussie female artist's retrospective is on the top of your 'to do' list? Anna to Caro: Which piece of celebrity inter-marital advice should have been taken? Caro to Anna: Which new book by your favourite living Irish author about your favourite dead Irish author are you busting to read?
19 Aug 2026 · 21 min
QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 409)
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 - Seeing Other People by Diana Reid SCREEN: Anna - The Odyssey FOOD – for Strength Meals Co. High protein ready meals: Anna - Jane's Apple Cake 250 grams butter 180 grams sugar 2 cups SR wholemeal flour 2 eggs 4-5 apples - peeled and sliced 1/3 cup currants 1sp sugar 2 tsp cinnamon Juice of 2 lemons METHOD Melt butter in saucepan, add sugar when melted and cook slightly Then add flour, stir well, beat in eggs Spread half butter in 22" greased cake tin Layer…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 409 - If you're going to do black tie, do black tie
The Logies Caro and Anna give their thoughts on the Logies from Sunday night. What were the highlights, the fashion and more. The bombshell Sydney Swans news - an ongoing and evolving story. The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: Chardonnay Marnong Estate Sunbury Chardonnay 2025 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2024 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW; David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF, brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned…

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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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Publisher: SEN
Language: English
Category: Society & Culture
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 17 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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