• Modern Dilemma - How to handle an annoying, loud laugh?
    Jun 27 2025
    Caro had an experience last week, which has prompted this week's dilemma. When you're out for dinner and the table next to you is too loud, what do you do?
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    14 mins
  • Ep 360 - Beautiful Feeling of the Warm Winter Sun
    Jun 26 2025
    ON THIS EPISODE - Coping through anxiety when the there’s a cloud of uncertainty on the world - Tips for winter - Which movie did Caro walk out of last week? - Winter Whiskeys with Myles Thomson - And which wedding is Corrie glad she is not attending!? We’d love you all to subscribe to the Don’t Shoot the Messenger podcast, wherever you get your podcasts from – apple, Spotify etc. And if you’re enjoying the show, tell your friends and family to have a listen! We always like to reach new people and we love hearing from you! Update on next week’s event – THANK YOU to everyone that entered to win their spot to our Women In Sport event – entries closed last week and the lucky winners have been contacted. If you missed out, you will still be able to hear the full discussion as it is released as Episode 361 for Don’t Shoot the Messenger – and we thank Lean Cuisine for making it possible. Lean Cuisine – listen to nobody but you’re body. Erin Phillips, Tayla Fraser and Rana Hussein will join us on the panel – next Wednesday evening. IITEM 1 - When the world is a dark and anxious place, how do we cope? ITEM 2 - PRINCE WINE STORE presenting… The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson The Whiskey Warmers www.princewinestore.com.au Benromach 10 year old scotch Michel Couvreur Unique – French Whiskey Morris Muscat Barrel Single Malt Whisky 700ml BSF. Brought to us by Red Energy. BOOK: Caro: I Want Everything by Domonic Amerana SCREEN: Corrie and Caro have a Screen: Dept Q on Netflix FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: Greek Egg and Lemon Soup Ingredients 3-4 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced 2 celery ribs, finely diced 1 bay leaf 4 boneless chicken thighs (or two chicken breasts) 4 cups homemade chicken stock 1 cup orzo pasta (or anci de pepe) 2 eggs Juice of two lemons 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped + more for serving METHOD: https://tomatotomatoe.ca/2025/02/19/matty-mathesons-avgolemono-greek-lemon-chicken-soup/ SIX QUICK QUESTIONS Corrie to Caro: Should the Victorian Liberals bail out John Presutto or let him go bankrupt Caro to Corrie: Who is the new kid on the American political block Corrie to Caro: Are you going to buy ACDC tickets Caro to Corrie: Which wedding are you very pleased not to be attending Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend you haven’t done for years Caro to Corrie: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t ever done – full stop.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 359)
    Jun 20 2025
    SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR Red Energy. 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy Corrie to Caro: What funny wardrobe moment caused a brief ripple at the opening of Channel 7’s new studio Caro to Corrie: What Donald Trump abomination escaped scrutiny last week Corrie to Caro: Why was last Tuesday’s Agenda Setters an awkward experience? Caro to Corrie: What news from Amazon.com.au surprised you last week Corrie to Caro: Describe your latest shocking rip-off experience Caro to Corrie: What is today’s tech tip
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    12 mins
  • QUICK LISTEN - Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson (From Ep 359)
    Jun 18 2025
    PRINCE WINE STORE presenting….The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: JUNE MIXED DOZEN www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney Yangarra Circle Grenache 2024 https://princewinestore.com.au/yangarra-circle-grenache-2024.html Bests Bin 1 Shiraz 2019 https://princewinestore.com.au/bests-bin-1-shiraz-2019.html
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    8 mins
  • Modern Dilemma - Late night emails
    Jun 17 2025
    Moral dilemma: Dear Caro and Corrie I am a small business owner in the creative industry and I do a lot of work at night. Is it okay to send my team emails outside of office hours. I get the feeling my staff don’t appreciate receiving my emails on weekends or at night, yet it’s often when I do my best work. Thank you for your advice, Slavedriver from Clifton Hill
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    8 mins
  • QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 359)
    Jun 17 2025
    BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Red Energy is 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy BOOK: Corrie has a book: Love Unedited by Caro Llewelyn SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: The Materialists FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: Roasted Berries with Almond Crumble and Rosewater Cream ROASTED BERRIES WITH ALMOND CRUMBLE & ROSEWATER CREAM SERVES 4 250 g (9 oz/1% cups) strawberries, hulled and halved 150 g (5% oz) fresh blackberries 2 tablespoons rosewater 150 ml (5½ fl oz) whipping cream small handful mint, to garnish ALMOND CRUMBLE 75 g (2% oz/½ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 115 g (4 oz/½ cup) caster (superfine) sugar 60 g (2 oz) butter, chopped 45 g (1½ oz/½ cup) flaked almonds Put the strawberries and blackberries in a small bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the rosewater and leave to sit for 30 minutes. Whip the cream, mix the remaining rosewater through and set aside in the fridge until ready to serve. Preheat the oven to 160°C/320*F (fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper., To make the crumble, combine the flour, sugar, butter and a pinch of salt in the small bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Transfer to one of the baking trays and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the crumble mixture from the oven and add the almonds. Transfer the berry mixture to the other baking tray. Place both trays in the oven and bake for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the crumble mixture is golden brown, and the berries are softened and lightly roasted. If any of the crumble edges are looking a bit too brown, remove and discard them. Divide the warm fruit and crumble among four bowls. Top each with a dollop of the rosewater cream and garnish with mint leaves.
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    17 mins
  • Ep 359 - I caught up for a drink with Albo
    Jun 17 2025
    ON THIS EPISODE - Caro’s catch up with the Prime Minister - Q&A and the Project axed & what it means for panel shows going forward - The June mixed dozen with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store - A funny Hall of Fame wardrobe moment - A tech tip from Corrie! REMINDER: We also have a very special event coming-up on Wednesday, 2 July …Women In Sport Panel including Erin Phillips, Tayla Fraser and Rana Hussein presented by Lean Cuisine - listen to nobody but your bodyIt’s a live podcast hosted by us at a special Don’t Shoot The Messenger live podcast for Red Energy.It includes us! … our normal podcast … plus a Women In Sport panel … canapes, drinks … and some Lean Cuisine product for you to take homeThe only way in, is to win your way in – thanks to Lean Cuisine** ENTER TO WIN: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JYDvYCLdcrtsXbYx7 Q and A and The Project axed: sad farewell or good riddance? Were these two shows a product of their times (early days of social media, X/Twitter, public commentary area etc) or did they have longevity Why do TV panel shows work – and when do they work. And when do they not When 2 previously high-rating TV current affairs shows are axed in the same week, what does this say about: Free-to-air TV, Panel shows, Current affairs shows, The arrival of podcasts Current affairs shows/formats that work ITEM 2 PRINCE WINE STORE presenting….The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles Thomson This week: JUNE MIXED DOZEN www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney Yangarra Circle Grenache 2024 Bests Bin 1 Shiraz 2019 BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Red Energy is 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy BOOK: Corrie has a book: Love Unedited by Caro Llewelyn SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: The Materialists FOOD: Corrie has a Recipe: Roasted Berries with Almond Crumble and Rosewater Cream ROASTED BERRIES WITH ALMOND CRUMBLE & ROSEWATER CREAM SERVES 4 250 g (9 oz/1% cups) strawberries, hulled and halved 150 g (5% oz) fresh blackberries 2 tablespoons rosewater 150 ml (5½ fl oz) whipping cream small handful mint, to garnish ALMOND CRUMBLE 75 g (2% oz/½ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 115 g (4 oz/½ cup) caster (superfine) sugar 60 g (2 oz) butter, chopped 45 g (1½ oz/½ cup) flaked almonds Put the strawberries and blackberries in a small bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the rosewater and leave to sit for 30 minutes. Whip the cream, mix the remaining rosewater through and set aside in the fridge until ready to serve. Preheat the oven to 160°C/320*F (fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper., To make the crumble, combine the flour, sugar, butter and a pinch of salt in the small bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Transfer to one of the baking trays and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the crumble mixture from the oven and add the almonds. Transfer the berry mixture to the other baking tray. Place both trays in the oven and bake for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the crumble mixture is golden brown, and the berries are softened and lightly roasted. If any of the crumble edges are looking a bit too brown, remove and discard them. Divide the warm fruit and crumble among four bowls. Top each with a dollop of the rosewater cream and garnish with mint leaves. SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR Red Energy. 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy Corrie to Caro: What funny wardrobe moment caused a brief ripple at the opening of Channel 7’s new studio Caro to Corrie: What Donald Trump abomination escaped scrutiny last week Corrie to Caro: Why was last Tuesday’s Agenda Setters an awkward experience? Caro to Corrie: What news from Amazon.com.au surprised you last week Corrie to Caro: Describe your latest shocking rip-off experience Caro to Corrie: What is today’s tech tip
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 358)
    Jun 6 2025
    SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, FOR RED ENERGY. 100% Aussie Owned Red Energy – providing the choice of green power to homeowners and small business customers. Caro to Corrie: Which morning habit you thought had gone forever is coming back with a vengeance Corrie to Caro: What hidden tourist attraction did you unearth in Frankston recently Caro to Corrie: Who or what is Australia’s best international export Corrie to Caro: What’s your latest podcast surprise Caro to Corrie: As if you needed any further examples, what Royal Watcher observation this week struck you as total poppycock Corrie to Caro: Describe your latest fine dining experience
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    15 mins