• Ep 330 - This Was One For The Good Guys
    Oct 2 2024
    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 - Her impact on literature: bringing characters to life on the Big Screen - Some great Maggie quotes - Some great Maggie roles THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: The Young Guns Myles discusses next gen mixed dozen BSF brought to us by RED ENERGY. Be empowered with the Red Energy mobile app BOOK: Caro has a book: 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 and top with caviar DID YOU SEE THAT? Bridget Jones Diary 4 is coming! SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for RED ENERGY. Be empowered with the Red Energy mobile app CORRIE TO CARO: Who did you shamelessly ingratiate yourself with at this year’s Grand Final CARO TO CORRIE: Which just-released report shocked you CORRIE TO CARO: What’s the new Spring plant you’ve fallen in love with CARO TO CORRIE: What Kris Kristofferson movie have you never seen and are now determined to see CORRIE TO CARO: What’s the latest cost-cutting move implemented by your household CARO TO CORRIE: What traditional habit of a lifetime are you not prepared to break Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep 329 - AFL Grand Final week
    Sep 26 2024
    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 watch on The Big Day THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store. Bringing Melburnians the greatest wine in the world. Prince Wine Store dot com dot au. This week: Which wine to drink while watching the Grand Final on the telly. BSF brought to us by RED ENERGY. BOOK: Corrie has a book: Kitchen Sentimental by Annie Smithers (non-fiction) SCREEN: Corrie and Caro discuss a Screen: Slow Horses (series 4) on Apple TV FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: Mediterranean baked fish with tomato and fennel Serves 4 2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced (500g) plus the fronds for garnish 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed 2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and lightly crushed 1 tbsp tomato paste 150ml ouzo 600g peeled and chopped plum tomatoes 1 tsp caster sugar 2 tbsp thyme leaves, picked, plus extra for garnish 2 strips of shaved lemon peel 600g fish cut into 4cm chunks 200g sheep’s milk feta, broken into 2cm chunks 60g unsalted butter 1 tsp chilli flakes 2 tsp lemon juice Salt & pepper Preheat the oven to 220ºC. In a large frying pan sauté the fennel and garlic in the olive oil on a medium heat for about 10 minutes or until softened. Add the cumin and fennel seeds and cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste and then add the raki or ouzo. Allow this to bubble away for a couple of minutes. Mix in the tomatoes, sugar, half of the thyme, the lemon skin, 1 teaspoon of salt and some black pepper and stir well. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes, adding a little extra water if it goes much thicker than your typical pasta sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper accordingly. Remove from the heat and discard the lemon peel. Divide the hot sauce evenly between four individual casserole dishes or small pans. Alternatively, use one large dish. Season the sea bass pieces with salt and pepper and dot them inside, skin side down. Arrange over the squid followed by the prawns. Press the feta pieces around the fish so that they are also slightly submerged in the sauce. Finish with the remaining tablespoon of thyme leaves. Place on the top shelf in the oven 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of your dishes, or until the seafood is just cooked, the sauce bubbles nicely and the cheese turns golden. Just before the casseroles are done, melt the butter in a small frying pan until it starts to foam. Add the chilli and cook until the butter just begins to brown. Pour in the lemon juice, stir and remove from the heat. Spoon this over the hot casseroles as soon as they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with the fennel fronds and serve hot with bread on the side. DID YOU SEE THAT? Meryl Streep on how a female cat has more rights than women in Afghanistan SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy. CORRIE TO CARO: What did you do at the MCG on Saturday night that you haven't done for more than a decade CARO TO CORRIE: Which forthcoming Summer movie are you desperate to see CORRIE TO CARO: What new book will you take comfort in straight after the grand final CARO TO CORRIE: What Red Carpet fashion phenomenon have you recently observed CORRIE TO CARO: While reading about Keith Urban and his forthcoming Aussie tour, what did you suddenly realise CARO TO CORRIE: What’s your Brownlow Red Carpet fashions 3,2, 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 328 - Words matter, remember that
    Sep 17 2024
    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 by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: The Prelim Finals Assortment Myles discusses one great drop from Queensland, Adelaide, NSW and Geelong BSF brought to us by Red Energy BOOK: Caro has a book: The Sportswriter by Richard Ford SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: The Perfect Couple on Netflix Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: From the new Ottolenghi cookbook Comfort: Linguine with miso butter, shitake and spinach 190g dried linguine (or spaghetti) 1tbsp olive oil 10g unsalted butter, fridge-cold, cut into 2cm cubes 1banana shallot, finely chopped (75g) 150g fresh shiitake mushrooms, roughly sliced 3garlic cloves, crushed 50g white miso paste 1tsp light soy sauce I tbsp Chinkiang black (or malt) vinegar 150g baby spinach leaves salt and black pepper To serve shichimi togarashi (or chilli flakes) lemon or lime wedges The butter, miso and cooking water al combine to emulsify and coat the linguine here in the most comforting of al sauces. It's totally creamy without the use of any cream, and is perfect for an easy mid-week supper. Ingredients note: The suggestion to add togarashi - the Japanese 7-spice mix - feels fusion and works well, but some regular chili flakes and a really (really!) good crack of black pepper works brilliantly too. Serves 2 Bring a large saucepan with 2litres of water to the boil. Ad 1teaspoon of salt, followed by the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, saving 200ml of the cooking water. Meanwhile, put the oil and 15g of the butter into a large sauté pan and place on a medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for about 5minutes, until soft but not taking on any colour. Add the mushrooms, along with a good grind of pepper, and cook for about 7minutes, until the moisture has evaporated and they are starting to brown. Add the garlic, miso, soy sauce and vinegar and stir for about 30 seconds until combined. Add the reserved pasta-cooking water, mxi well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and, keeping the mixture at a good simmer, ad the remaining 85g of butter piece by piece, stirring constantly until the sauce has emulsified and thickened slightly: this should take about 3minutes. Return the cooked pasta to the pan, toss for 30 seconds, then add the spinach. Toss and turn for a minute, until it has wilted, then serve with a generous shake of shichimi togarashi (or chili flakes and a few extra grinds of pepper) and lemon or lime wedges alongside for squeezing. DID YOU SEE THAT? We discuss ‘The Apprentice’ – the new film about Donald Trump which has been seen at the Cannes Film Festival SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy CORRIE TO CARO: Is banning 14-year-olds from social media a pipe dream? CARO TO CORRIE: Speaking of media, what’s the latest interesting piece of info you’ve discovered about Rupert Murdoch and his family CORRIE TO CARO: Are you disappointed in Dustin Martin? CARO TO CORRIE: What’s your Emmys Red Carpet fashions 3,2, 1 CORRIE TO CARO: On what occasion is it ever appropriate to toot? CARO TO CORRIE: What’s your latest retail whinge Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 327 - Live from Red Energy HQ
    Sep 10 2024
    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 worries, the heroes, the ridiculous Item 2: Australian Story on the ABC 3-part series, first one went to air this week. Making Lachlan Murdoch by journalist and author of ‘Successor: The High Stakes of Lachlan Murdoch. He is also the producer and writer behind the successful podcast Rupert, The Last Murdoch THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson – Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au. This week: the Iberian Peninsula Mixed Dozen BOOK: CARO has a book: The Guest By Emma Kline SCREEN: CORRIE has a Screen: A Spy Among Friends on Britbox 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: CARO has a Recipe: Thai Red Salmon Curry DID YOU SEE THAT? CORRIE discusses Melbourne’s theatre history – has Sydney become the cultural capital of Australia without us even noticing? SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for RED ENERGY - owned by Snowy Hydro, a renewable energy leader. CORRIE TO CARO: What artistic interview intrigued you this week CARO TO CORRIE: What artistic announcement intrigued you this week CORRIE TO CARO: What was it about Bill Shorten's resignation that fascinated you? CARO TO CORRIE: Which Royal Family member has most surprised you this year? CORRIE TO CARO: What has most worried you about the Melbourne battle for the new Mayor? CARO TO CORRIE: What shopping mistake do you keep on making, week after week Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil THANK YOU RED ENERGY FOR HOSTING US CORRIE TO CLOSE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 326 - When in doubt, blame the woman (The Yoko Ono Syndrome)
    Sep 3 2024
    ON THIS EPISODE: - Father’s Day & a weekend without footy - The fallout with Christian Petracca and Melbourne - Why are wives and partners often blamed when there’s controversy? - Caro’s shoutout for her editor of the last 3 decades Send through feedback feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on socials: Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram: @Dontshootpod Twitter: @Dontshootpod When a man’s in trouble, blame the woman Unpacking the Christian Petracca story – the impact of his injury on his life, and his fiancé Bella Beischer – and the trip to Noosa THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: A deep-dive into Myles’ Spring Mystery Box Baron Jacques Cremant de Bourgogne Brut NV Two Tonne STH Pinot Noir 2023 BSF: BOOK: Corrie has a book: Cherrywood by Jock Serong SCREEN: Caro has a Screen –Rebus on SBS ON DEMAND Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Apricot and Almond Cake from the Hamilton and Alexandra College cookbook More Food With Friends Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 8-10 150g juicy dried apricots 250ml cold water 2 cardamom pods, cracked 200g ground almonds 50g fine polenta 1 teaspoon baking powder, gluten free if required 150g caster sugar 6 large eggs 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon rosewater non stick cooking spray To decorate 2 teaspoons rosewater or apricot jam I teaspoon lemon juice 2½ teaspoons finely chopped pistachios Put the dried apricots together with the cracked cardamom pods and seeds into a small saucepan and cover with the cold water. Bring to the boil and bubble for 10 minutes, checking occasionally that the pan hasn't run out of water. Remove from the heat and let the apricots cool. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease the sides of cake tin and line the bottom with baking paper. Remove five dried apricots and tear them in half for later use and make sure you also remove the cardamom husks, but leave the seeds in the pan. Scrape the remaining apricot mixture into a food processor with the ground almonds, polenta, baking powder, caster sugar and eggs and blitz until well combined. Open the food processor, scrape down the sides and add two teaspoons of lemon juice and the rosewater and blitz again. Scrape the mixture into the prepared tin, smooth the top, arrange the apricot halves around the circumference and pop in the oven to bake for 40 minutes. If the cake is browning up at the 30 minute mark, pop some alfoil loosely on the top. When it is ready, the cake will be coming away from the edges of the tin and a skewer will come out clean when tested. Place the cake in it's tin on a wire rack. If using apricot jam, just warm it a little to make it easier to spread. Stir in a teaspoon of lemon juice to jam and brush over the surface of the cake. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top and leave the cake to cool in the tin. Cook's tip Store in an airtight container for 5-7 days or in the fridge if the weather is hot. The cake can also be frozen successfully for up to three months DID YOU SEE THAT? Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has turned 30 SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy CORRIE TO CARO: What Saturday newspaper institution has completely dropped the ball this week CARO TO CORRIE: Apart from the Harbor, the Opera House, the beaches – and just about everything else we love about Sydney – what else does Sydney do really, really, well CORRIE TO CARO: What favorite long-term relationship of yours is about to break up and is leaving you bereft CARO TO CORRIE: What might history show was a turning point in the US 2024 presidential election CORRIE TO CARO: What was your most fascinating conversation at the all-Australian function last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep 325 - The Wooden Spoon Bandit
    Aug 27 2024
    ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW - Our wrap of the 2024 AFL Home and Away season - The sad passing of Sam Landsberger - The challenges school teachers are facing - The big issues to watch in AFL land over the next few months - A great asparagus risotto recipe Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpod Instagram @dontshootpod Twitter @dontshootpod Dramatic end to the 2024 home-and-away season - The week started with Tuesday morning’s news of the death of Sam Landsberger - Caro reflects on Sam, his career and contribution - When sports journalism loses its finest - Season 2024: · the surprises – and which teams shocked and amazed · the heroes and villains · the big stories and issues · AFL HQ performance · Toward the Finals series THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Wines to accompany Spring asparagus BSF brought to us by Red Energy BOOK: Caro has a book: Absolutely and Forever by Rose Tremain SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen – Take My Hand on general cinema release Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Sylvia Fountaine’s Asparagus Risotto via feastingathome.com DID YOU SEE THAT? CORRIE discusses this article on Mamamia.com.au 'I've been a teacher for 30 years. Now, I'd rather work at McDonalds than step into a classroom again.' SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy CARO TO CORRIE: What was your big takeaway from last week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago CORRIE TO CARO: What AFL stories are going to dominate the off season? CARO TO CORRIE: What is your secret Sydney pleasure CORRIE TO CARO: It’s a perennial question of ours, but what is your favourite first sign of Spring? CARO TO CORRIE: What is your favorite first sign of Spring CORRIE TO CARO: What was your greatest piece of luck this week Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 324 - Turn up on time, know your lines and don't be a dick
    Aug 20 2024
    ON TODAY’S SHOW: - The wither of Australian free-to-air TV - The challenges the alcohol and hospitality industries are facing - Bernard Tomic’s latest indiscretion - Our wrap of the Logies - Why we are looking forward to the John Farnham documentary If you have feedback, comments or suggestions, email us: feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Wither Australian free-to-air TV? Despite the joy and upbeat Logies awards night, our broadcasters are at the crossroads of either keeping a steady course and risking further plummeting of audience numbers OR they redefine their organisations, their offering, their branding - and try something new THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Unpacking the Distributor Tasting cocktail cabinet BSF brought to us by Red Energy BOOK: Corrie has a book: Broccoli and Other Love Stories By Paulette Whitney SCREEN: Caro has a Screen – Presumed Innocent Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil FOOD: Caro has a recipe: Beef tagliata - Italian recipes by GialloZafferano Ingredients: Entrecôte 28 oz (800 g) - (sirloin) Arugula ¾ cup (100 g) Cherry tomatoes ¾ cup (100 g) Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Extra virgin olive oil to taste Method: To prepare sliced beef tagliata with arugula and cherry tomatoes, make sure to take the piece of entrecôte out of the fridge at least one hour before cooking, as the meat must not be cooked cold. Wash and dry the arugula well. Then wash and cut the tomatoes in half 1. Move on to the meat: remove the fat (if present) from the surface 2, then divide the piece of meat into slices about 1 ½” (4 cm) thick 3. Heat the grill and let it warm up nice and hot. When the grill is hot, lay a piece (or maximum two) of meat 4, then reduce the heat, to medium-high and cook for about 3 minutes on that side. Then you can turn the meat with tongs (do not use a fork, so as not to pierce it and let the juices come out) and cook for another 3-4 minutes 5. To ensure that the cooking is rare, you can use a kitchen thermometer 6: when the core temperature is around 125-129° F (52-54° C), the meat is ready. Take it off the grill and leave it on the cutting board for a minute to let it rest and retain its juices 7 (if you have to leave it longer, cover it with aluminum foil). Then cut crosswise to obtain several slices with a sharp non-serrated knife 8. Arrange a bed of arugula on a serving plate, the beef tagliata, and some tomatoes 9. A drizzle of oil, flakes of salt (or coarse salt) and freshly ground pepper. and your sliced beef tagliata with arugula and cherry tomatoes is ready to be served! DID YOU SEE THAT? Bernard Tomic’s latest indiscretion SIX QUICK QUESTIONS CARO TO CORRIE: What TV show deserved a Logie in 2024 CORRIE TO CARO: What was the Australian television game changer at the 2024c Logies CARO TO CORRIE: What new movie are you desperate to see CORRIE TO CARO: What 2024 award-winning show are you now desperate to see CARO TO CORRIE: What 2024 award-winning show are you still keen to avoid CORRIE TO CARO: What schmaltzy Logies moment was completely justified Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil CARO TO CLOSE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep 323 - Travelling never gets any less enjoyable
    Aug 14 2024
    ON TODAY’S SHOW: Caro returns! We hear all about her trip All the sports news – Dusty, Olympics & Hawthorn’s rise The impact Kamala Harris is having on the youth vote Monday’s Four Corner’s report re: Channel 7 Caro’s trip Highlights Lowlights New travel tips/observations What does not improve when you travel Watching the Olympics from Over There Following the footy from over there Topsy-turvey Top 8 Biggest surprise/s – which story raised your eyebrows Dusty retirement - thoughts THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Wines from Brittany (Notes to come) BOOK: Caro has a book: The First Friend by Malcolm Knox SCREEN: Caro has a Screen – The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil. FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Joe’s BBQ Portuguese Prawns (Recipe to come) DID YOU SEE THAT? Corrie discusses the USA election & Kamala Harris’s impact on the youth vote SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy CORRIE TO CARO: What surprised you about Monday’s Four Corners report on bad behaviour at Channel 7 CARO TO CORRIE: What surprised you about Monday’s Four Corners report on bad behaviour at Channel 7 CORRIE TO CARO: What was your most problematic overseas purchase CARO TO CORRIE: What do you wish you’d purchased for your weekend in Byron Bay CORRIE TO CARO: What were 3 great things about the Margate Soul Festival CARO TO CORRIE: What were 3 great things about the Byron Writers Festival Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins