Don't Shoot The Messenger

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 149.

SHOW NOTES

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This week Caro and Corrie discuss the emotions around finally coming out of Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne. What anxieties are there in re-opening a retail space again? What saved us during lockdown?

There's a Grand Final Post-mortem and Caro takes aim at those pushing for another night grand final. Plus with the Storm winning the NRL Grand final and the Vixens recently triumphant - Melbourne is proving its sporting prowess on the national stage.

Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' for Red Energy is Quaden Bales, his Mum and the way Australian Story told the story of Quaden's bullying. Watch Australian Story About A Boy - HERE on Iview.

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Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 148.

LIVE PODCAST WEBINAR and Q&A.

We're celebrating our 150th episode with an online podcast event on Wednesday 4th of November at 5.30pm. To book your ticket head to the Try Booking page HERE.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.

SHOW NOTES

Our guest for a special Grand Final preview and 'lockdown update' is Caro's Mum Julia Wilson. Julia share her perspective of the last few months and the positives to come out of this challenging year.

Richmond's into another Grand Final - but how does this non Melbourne focused week feel for Richmond supporters? Plus Caro discusses coaches under pressure and we talk Brownlow Medal fashion - check out the red carpet looks HERE.

Caro's 'Crush of the Week' for Red Energy is David McAllister from the Australian Ballet on the release of his book Soar - A Life Freed By Dance (available at My Bookshop HERE).

BSF for Red Energy

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Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Thanks to Clementine Donohoe for additional social media support. You can follow @clemmiedonohoe on Instagram HERE.

Puffed rice, pecan and maple granola by Helen Goh from Good Weekend

Ingredients

100g oats

100g puffed rice

100g pecans, roughly chopped

50g sunflower seeds

30g linseeds

30g sesame seeds

¼ tsp salt

zest of 1 orange

2 tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed* (optional)

100ml maple syrup

2 tbsp light olive oil (or melted coconut oil)

150g dried fruit, roughly chopped (blueberries, dates or apricots are great)

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 147.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.

SAVE THE DATE - we're celebrating our 150th episode with an online podcast event on Wednesday 4th of November at 5.30pm. Details to come soon!

SHOW NOTES

This week Caro and Corrie discuss another week in Melbourne lockdown where spirits seem to be at an all time low. How is Daniel Andrew's coping after the resignation of Eccles and Mikakos?

We weigh up the pros and cons of Zoom v In Person interrogations as inquiries go online - and discuss the remarkable situation Glady's Berejiklian finds herself in. Should she stay or should she go?

We talk AFL and make some finals predictions - plus Caro's 'Crush of the Week for Red Energy' is Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.

In 'BSF'

Plus in '6 Quick Questions' we talk bizarre lockdown stories, Spring traditions we won't miss, Grand Final entertainment and more.

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Candied walnut, blood orange and endive salad by Tables By Jake

Serves 6

Salad base:

½ head endive (base removed and leaves washed

¼ bunch chives (cut into batons)

¼ bunch parsley (leaves picked and washed)

¼ bunch mint (leaves picked and washed)

2 blood oranges (peeled and segmented) *replace with oranges if blood oranges are out of season. Squeeze juice from remaining orange for dressing

Dressing:

100 ml olive oil

Juice from blood orange should be approx. 50ml

• Mix ingredients together and season with salt and pepper

Candied walnuts:

1 cup walnuts

½tsp sea salt

1 cup sugar

2 cups water

These walnuts are the perfect garnish for salads, accompaniments for your cheese board or even adding a little extra something to your soup topping

*mix all ingredient together in a mixing bowl (using only half the amount of

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and special guest Clem Donohoe for Ep 146.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.

SHOW NOTES

This week we discuss the recent Federal Budget, President Trump's COVID diagnosis and its impact on the election campaign, the stunning first round of finals in the AFL and our latest Melbourne Lockdown observations.

Caro's 'Crush of the Week' for Red Energy is Dolly Parton. Check out the documentary Here I Am on Netflix and the podcast Dolly Parton's America

In BSF - Corrie is reading Richard Flanagan's The Living Sea of Waking Dreams (available at My Bookshop HERE). Caro and Corrie have both been enjoying The Deceived on Stan and Clem shares her tips for making a memorable Snapper Ceviche (see recipe below) and check out @clemmiedonohoe on Instagram HERE.

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Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 145 – The women of Melbourne are falling apart.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us – give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE – for real Aussie energy.

SHOW NOTES

Back together in the studio again! Shout out to listeners Lindsey in Perth and Doreen from Queensland who posted some face masks and aprons in.

We discussed the changes in covid restrictions and observing others’ behaviour. Why does Corrie believe the women of Melbourne are falling apart?

Caro paid tribute to Dean Jones the ‘pugnacious bugger’. He was a magical entertainer who set the world on fire. And Corrie reflected on the life of Susan Ryan and Harold Evans.

Finals footy across 3 states this weekend, the trade period and Sheedy returning to the Bombers board.

Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' for Red Energy is The Wheeler Centre. Corrie recommends checking out Richard Flanagan’s The Living Sea of Waking Dreams.

In BooksScreenFood –

Caro’s book Bluebird by Malcolm Knox

Corrie’s screen The Comey Rule on STAN

Caro’s recipe for potatoes (see below)

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Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson.

Caro’s potato recipe

Ingredients

1.2 kg potatoes, peeled and rinsed

6 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1 large lemon (you can add more depending on what you will be serving the potatoes with)

500ml water

1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano

You will also need a non-stick ovenproof dish of about 22 30cm.

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C.

Halve the potatoes lengthwise then cut each half into two or three gondolas, depending on the size of your potatoes. Spread them onto the ovenproof dish.

Splash the lemon juice and olive oil over the potatoes, and sprinkle salt and pepper generously. Crush the oregano between your fingers, letting it fall over the potatoes.

Turn the potatoes to coat them well with everything. Dribble the water down the sides of the dish and give it a shuffle.

Roast for about 1 1/2 hours until the potatoes are tender, melting and a bit golden here and there, with still a bit of sauce in the dish. You will need to turn and baste them every 20 minutes or so.

Serve hot and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin, Anna Barry and producer Jane for their GLT's. We're having a break this week - but would love to hear your Good Local Tips so we can inlude them in our next show.

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Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 18.

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This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and special guest Anna Barry (aka Anna from the Op Shop) for Ep 144.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.

SHOW NOTES

We're thrilled to have Anna from the Op Shop join us this week to add her reflections of lockdown and COVID unemployment into the mix.

We discuss what Daniel Andrews needs to do next to bump up his approval ratings and contemplate the things we'll do first when restrictions ease, and the items of clothing we're looking forward to resurrecting.

We discuss the latest from the AFL and the hubs and discuss what's next for the AFLW.

Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' for Red Energy are the various guests from Monday's Q&A episode The Age of Loneliness - you can watch it HERE.

In BSF - Anna's already putting Column Mc Cann's latest novel Apeirogon into her Top 5 books of the year - you can order it from My Bookshop HERE (also recommended his other book Let The Whole World Spin). Plus Anna can't wait to cook from Yotam Ottolenghi's new book Flavour - available HERE.

Caro has been watching Season Two of The Split on ABC TV and Anna shares a recipe for Eggplant, Chickpea and Tomato bake from Falastin - click HERE for the recipe or see below.

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Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

Eggplant, Chickpea & Tomato Bake recipe Falastin by Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley

Ingredients

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 17.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.

This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 143.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.

SHOW NOTES

After a COVID scare in our usual studios - we're recording completly remotely this week. Caro and Corrie share their experiences of COVID testing and isolation and discuss the extension of Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne.

We look at new data suggestion our food shopping habits may have changed a lot during the pandemic (if the US experience is a guide) and Caro updates us on the latest news from the AFL - including the most recent protocol breaching behaviour to come out of hub land.

Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' for Red Energy is Casey Briggs from ABC News for his consistenly thorough COVID reporting.

In 'BSF' - Caro's been reading Rebecca's Tale by Sally Beauman. On the small screen Caro's recommending Jane Eyre on Stan and the movie Primal Fear on Netflix.

Corrie's been baking Julia Pear, Ricotta and Pine Nut Cake from Julia Busuttil Nishimura's A Year of Simple Family Food. To place your order for the second print run - contact My Bookshop HERE. See the recipe below.

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Pear, Ricotta and Pine Nut Cake

(from A Year of Simple Family Food by Julia Busuttil Nishimura)

SEVES 8-10

150 g unsalted butter, softened

150 g (3/4 cup) caster sugar

2 eggs

200g fresh full-fat ricotta

1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped OR 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste

Finely grated zest of 2 lemons

250g (1 2/3rds cup) sifted self-raising flour

3 pears, peeled and cored and cut into 2cm pieces

3 tablespoons pine nuts

Icing sugar for dusting

Preheat over to 180 degrees C. Grease a 21 cm round cake tin with butter and line with baking paper.

Cream the butter and sugar together using either a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.

Spoon in the ricotta along with the vanilla and lemon zest.

Add the flour and gently mix until the batter is smooth and the flour is well incorporated,

Stir in the pear then spoon the batter into the prepared tin.

The batter will be quite stiff so be as gentle as possible.

Top with pine nuts and bake for 45 minutes or until skewer comes out clean when inserted in the centre.

Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Light dust the cake with icing sugar before serving.

Can be served with cream or plain yoghurt and blueberries.

Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.