Don't Shoot The Messenger

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Join Corrie Perkin in conversation with New York Times best selling author Jane Harper. Jane has just released her new novel 'The Lost Man', a dark, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric tale set on an outback cattle station. 

We have several signed copies of 'The Lost Man' for sale at My Bookshop, you can purchase a copy  HERE

To secure a signed copy simply enter the PROMO CODE 'The Book Pod' at checkout (while stocks last). 

Corrie's "Plug of the Week" is 'A Keeper' by Graham Norton (TV host turned writer). 'A Keeper' is available HERE. 

We'd love you to be part of our podcast Book Club (we'll be recording it soon).

Our first book 'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie. You can purchase it HERE. 

You can email your thoughts on 'Home Fire' to [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the discussion - you can even send a brief voice message. Simply record your comments via the voice recorder on your smart phone and email the mp3 file to us. 

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More from Jane Harper

To pick up a copy of Jane's debut novel 'The Dry' click HERE or to purchase 'Force of Nature' click HERE. 

You can keep up to date with Jane Harper on Instagram via @JaneHarperAuthor

This episode of The Book Pod is hosted and produced by Corrie Perkin, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia with additional production assistance by Coco Carter.

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Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and writer Jock Serong for Episode 63 – ‘He Appears To Be In It For Nothing But Kicks’.

Jock leads us on an expedition into the wilds of his new novel ‘Preservation’ – a dark tale of survival and horror set in the colonial Australia of 1797.

With a Victorian state election coming up on Saturday we touch on local politics and Corrie calls for all sides of politics to step up and deliver real vision and big picture stuff not the ridiculousness we’ve seen in the campaign so far.

We delve into Jock’s Port Fairy sea change, his jump from a life in the law to that of a full-time writer, father of four and dedicated surfer.

Our thoughts are with Caro’s family this week after the death of her father in law on the weekend, but she pays tribute to Ted Donohoe (one of the funniest sweetest men you’ll ever meet), Ted is her “Crush of the Week”. 

Our 'Crush of the Week' is proudly presented by The Interchange Bench. 

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In “BSF” Jock’s ‘Preservation’ is our book of the week (you can purchase it HERE)  Caro’s been bingeing on the new Netflix thriller ‘The Bodyguard’ and Corrie serves up a cracking mash potato recipe from ‘Simple’ by Yotam Ottolenghi (see recipe below). 'Simple' is available HERE.

This week Corrie is grumpy about wrinkles and Caro has a “Good Local Tip” that she promises will revolutionise your dish washing habits.

In “6 Quick Questions” we get Jock’s thoughts on Shane Warne and his commentary credentials, reminisce on favourite Robert Redford movies, discover what childhood books had a big influence on Jock and he shares his top 3 crime writers (Fyodor Dostoevsky, Robert Gott and Garry Disher). 

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'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

 

AROMATIC OLIVE OIL MASH

(from Yotam Ottolenghi’s ‘Simple’)

I kg Desiree potatoes (Peeled and cut into 3cm pieces)

6 thyme sprigs (5g)

3 mint sprigs (5g)

4 garlic cloves, peeled

1 lemon, finely shave the skin to get 5 strips

100ml olive oil

Salt and black pepper

 

Topping

60ml olive oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 tsp thyme leaves, finely chopped

About 8 mint leaves, finely chop to get 2 tsp

1 lemon: finely grate the zest to get 1 tbsp, then juice to get 1 tbsp

 

Method

Put the potatoes, thyme sprigs, mint sprigs, garlic, lemon skin and 2 te

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Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are joined by multi Walkley Award-winning journalist Kerry O’Brien who has just released his book aptly titled ‘A Memoir’ (available HERE)

Kerry reflects on the current state of the ABC, some of his favourite celebrity interviews and reveals why he has no interest at all in interviewing Donald Trump. Kerry also turns our ‘Crush of the Week’ for The Interchange Bench on its head naming former ABC chairman Justin Milne his ‘anti-crush’ following his appearance on ‘Four Corners’ with Michelle Guthrie.

Our 'Crush of the Week' is proudly presented by The Interchange Bench. 

If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent. 

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For talent so good, you’d wish you could keep them. 

We touch on the anger and heartache following last week’s terror attack in the Melbourne CBD and pay tribute to Sisto Malaspina who lost his life trying to help.

In “BSF” Kerry O’Brien’s ‘A Memoir’ is our book of the week, out now for $44.99 from Allen and Unwin.

Corrie’s stepping back in time with her TV recommendation - series 2 of ‘Victoria’, Sunday night at 7.30pm on ABC TV or ABC iview and Caro shares a quick and delicious fish curry recipe (see recipe below). We talk retirement in Byron Bay, personal reputation managers, the great Bunning’s Sausage Sizzle drama, Bette Midler and much more in '6 Quick Questions’ and this week Caro is grumpy about early voting while Corrie has a ‘GLT’ for rose lovers and growers.

Thanks to everyone who snapped up tickets to our live podcast lunch event at The Flying Duck on November 28th, we’re happy (and sad) to announce we’ve SOLD OUT the event, raising funds for BCNA. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there and thanks to our show sponsors The Interchange Bench for making the event possible. If you missed out on tickets - we're hoping to hold more live events in the New Year, we'll keep you posted.

We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod.

Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE. 

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'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

South Indian Fish Curry

(From the Monday Morning Cooking Club).

 

Coconut base

250ml (1 cup) coconut milk

2 teaspoons tamarind paste

2 tablespoons ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 fresh long red chilli, seeded

1 teaspoon sea salt.

 

Curry Paste

1 onion, roughly chopped

2 tomatoes, roughly chopped

5 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, dry roasted

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 fresh long red chilli, seeds removed, roughly chopped

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Join Corrie Perkin and Dr Anne Summers for Episode 4.

Anne is an author, journalist and activist and she joins Corrie to discuss her newly published memoir 'Unfettered and Alive'.

We have several signed copies available at My Bookshop which you can purchase HERE, just use the Promo Code BookPod at the checkout to buy a signed copy (while stocks last).

For more details on Anne's books and writing visit her WEBSITE.

This episode of The Book Pod is hosted and produced by Corrie Perkin, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia with additional production assistance by Coco Carter.

Get in touch via email [email protected].

Our first podcast Book Club book is 'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie. We'll be discussing the book in November on the show. You can purchase it HERE. 

You can email your thoughts on 'Home Fire' to [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the discussion - you can even send a brief voice message.

Simply record your comments via the voice recorder on your smart phone and email the mp3 file to us. 

Check out @thebook_pod on Twitter or follow the show on Instagram.

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This week Caro and Corrie are joined by the wonderful Annabel Crabb whose new cookbook ‘Special Guest’ is in stores now. But there’s so much more to talk about than that!

 

Caro reports back after her Andrew Olle lecture (watch her full speech HERE), we analyse Malcolm Turnbull’s recent ‘Q & A’ appearance (watch highlights HERE) and Annabel delivers Prime Minister Scott Morrison an early report card.

 

Annabel's 'Crush of the Week' is ABC journalist Ashleigh Raper who has alleged she was sexually harassed by New South Wales opposition leader Luke Foley. Our 'Crush of the Week', as always, is supported by The Interchange Bench.

 

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Corrie’s grumpy about Donald Trump (again!) and Caro has a ‘Chat 10 Looks 3’ inspired Good Local Tip for the bakers out there.

 

In “BSF” we (of course) delve into Annabel and Wendy Sharpe’s “Special Guest; Recipes for the happily imperfect host’  - available at My Bookshop HERE.    Annabel shares her recipe for Sticky Gingerbread Cake that uses up any leftover Halloween pumpkins and is very much worthy of the ‘M’ word (see recipe below).

 

Caro’s been off to the movies to see ‘A Star Is Born’ and loved it too.  

 

Thanks to everyone who snapped up tickets to our live podcast lunch event at The Flying Duck

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Join Corrie Perkin, Anna from the Op Shop and Brendan Donohoe for Ep 60.

While Caro’s off preparing to deliver the Andy Ollie lecture in Sydney her husband Brendan Donohoe (State Political Reporter for Channel 7) drops in with some ‘behind the scenes insights into the Victorian State Election campaign trail.  Who knew toilet issues would play their part in the campaign!

From local and national politics to the upcoming US Midterms – we look at the trend towards fear-based campaigns, but will they work?

Anna gives us an update on the weird and wonderful world of the op shop.

You can take part in the Op Shop’s special sale evening on November 29that 6pm, 86 Chapel Street Windsor.  Plus Anna gives us a glimpse into the luxury on offer at the upcoming Pixie Skase auction.

Brendan’s ‘Crush of the Week’ for The Interchange Bench is the latest ‘Violence Against Women – Let’s Stop It At The Start’ TV commercial which you can view HERE.

We’ve got plenty of recommendations in ‘BSF’ including the gripping new novel from Jane Harper ‘The Lost Man’ (available HERE).

Anna’s been off to the movies to see ‘Red Joan’ starring Judi Dench and if you need some inspiration for your next dinner Anna’s ‘Pastrami Salmon with Horseradish Mash’ could be a winner (see recipe below).

Plenty of Spring Racing chat in ‘6 Quick Questions’, Corrie gives us her hot tip for the Melbourne Cup and Anna her advice for parents with young adults heading off to the races for the first time.

Anna’s got a ‘GLT’ that might just make you feel that little bit guilty about your reliance on text messaging.

Don’t forget to book your tickets now for our Live Podcast Lunch Event on November 28th. Head to Try Booking.com and search for ‘Don’t Shoot The Messenger’ or click HERE

 

We've got a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow DontShootPod.

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'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. 

 

Anna’s Pastrami Salmon with Horseradish Mash

(based on Jill Dupleix’s original recipe, she re worked the original pastrami spices, which are usually used on beef, to suit the salmon).

 

4 x 180g salmon fillets (skin off)

800g potatoes, peeled and chopped

Butter and milk (for mash)

2 tbsp horseradish cream

 

Pastrami Spice Rub (can be made in advance and stored in a jar in fridge).

 

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tbsp black pepper corns

1 tbsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp seat salt

1 tsp smoked paprika

 

To make the spice mix toast coriander, mustard seeds and peppercorns in a fry pan over medium heat (don’t burn them!).

Add all this to the sugar, paprika, salt and coarsely grind in a mortar and pestle.

 

Brush fillets with olive oil and press firmly into the spice mix until coated on all sides. This can be done the night before so they’re ready to cook the next day.

 

Make the mash potatoes with the horseradish cream (add butter and milk to taste).

 

Cook salmon 4 minutes per side and

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Join host Corrie Perkin and guests Mike Clayton (former pro golfer and golf course designer) and Charlie Happell (journalist and golf writer) for Episode 3 of 'The Book Pod'. 

Mike and Charlie have teamed up to write 'Preferred Lies - And Other True Golf Stories' a must read for golfers and the hot tip for those looking for a golf inspired gift for that special someone. 

'Preferred Lies - And Other True Golf Stories' is available from My Bookshop HERE, use the promo code 'BookPod' at checkout to purchase a signed copy (while stocks last). 

Our first podcast Book Club book is 'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie. We'll be discussing the book in November on the show. You can purchase it HERE. 

You can email your thoughts on 'Home Fire' to [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the discussion - you can even send a brief voice message.

Simply record your comments via the voice recorder on your smart phone and email the mp3 file to us. 

Corrie’s ‘Plug of the Week’ is 'Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales which you can purchase HERE. 

To keep up to date with the podcast you can follow 'The Book Pod' on Instagram or @TheBook_Pod on Twitter HERE. 

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'The Book Pod' is produced by Corrie Perkin and Jane Nield and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. 

 

 

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Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 59!

Caro and Corrie are joined by one of Australia’s greatest race callers Greg Miles to talk Melbourne Cup memories, the move to retirement and the online backlash that can result from an on-air slip up. Greg has teamed up with author John Craven for his book 'My Lucky Life: Behind the Binoculars' available for purchase HERE. 

News of the return of iconic Aussie TV series ‘SeaChange’ is causing a little excitement this week with Sigrid Thornton set to revive her role of Laura Gibson. 

Corrie’s ‘Crush of the Week’ is former PM Julia Gillard.

Our 'Crush of the Week' is proudly presented by The Interchange Bench 

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The vile treatment of Theresa May is making Corrie rather grumpy this week. 

In 'BSF' Caro's been reading an oldie but a goody 'The Beautiful Visit' by Elizabeth Jane Howard which is available HERE.

Caro’s also been off to the movies to see ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ and Corrie has a tasty meat ball recipe perfect for party season from a great new cookbook 'The Ultimate Book of Party Food' by Melanie Dupuis (recipe coming soon). 

Our 'GLT' this week is one for the gardeners - a great new Aussie product to turbo charge your soil for spring plantings Eco Dust. 

Don’t forget to 'Save the Date' for our live podcast lunch event on November 28th from 12-2pm at The Flying Duck Hotel in Prahran. Details coming soon. 

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Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 58. Caro’s back, so there’s plenty to talk about including highlights from her Queenstown visit and a coastal road trip.  

Corrie’s in ‘fashion critic’ mode after another Royal Wedding (where was Camilla?) and Caro touches on some of the biggest stories from an epic couple of weeks of the AFL Trade Period.

Corrie’s ‘Crush of the Week’ for The Interchange Bench is Barbra Streisand whose new protest song takes a strong swipe at Donald Trump. Check out the video for "Don't Lie For Me' HERE. 

Our "Crush of the Week" is thanks to The Interchange Bench - recruit the best staff with The Interchange Bench. Call 1800 i BENCH to get in touch with them today or check out their website HERE.   We're also holding a special fundraising 'Live Podcast Lunch' event in conjunction with The Interchange Bench on November 28th - save the date and stay tuned for more details. 

In ‘BSF’ Caro and Corrie have been reading “Remarkable” by Mindy Williams (you can buy the book HERE). Corrie’s been watching “Cruising With Jane McDonald” on SBS (details HERE) and Caro shares her daughter Clem’s simple but stunning recipe for “Beetroot Cured Salmon” (see recipe below).

Corrie’s grumpy about President Trump’s habit of holding press conferences in front of a whirring helicopter plus Caro has a great ‘GLT’ to help you take the perfect holiday.

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Beetroot-cured Ocean Trout or Salmon

250 g each of raw caster sugar and rock salt

2 beetroot, coarsely grated

1/2 cup each of coarsely chopped fennel tops and dill

Finely grated rinf of 1 lemon

50ml of gin

1 side of ocean trout (1.2kg) skin-off, pin-boned

METHOD

Combine all ingredients, except trout, in a bowl. Spread half the mixture in the base of a non-reactive container large enough to fin the trout snugly, place trout on top and spread remaining mixture over. Cover and refrigerate overnight to cure. Remove trout from cure, brush off any remaining mixture and pat dry with paper towels. 

Slice thinly and seve with creme fraiche and crackers or thinly sliced pumpernickle bread. 

 

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Join host Corrie Perkin and political journalist and writer Laura Tingle as they discuss Laura's latest Quarterly Essay ‘Follow the Leader – Democracy and the Rise of the Strongman’.

Laura talks about the challenges of writing an essay about leadership in the current global political climate and as another Prime Minister was ousted just days before her deadline.

Corrie and Laura reflect on the lack of women in the Liberal Party and in our listener questions and ‘6 Quick Questions’ we find out what Laura hates about interviewing politicians, why she admires New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, her top 3 favourite writers, her beach read of choice and what irritates her about modern fiction writing. Plus Laura names her partner Sam Neill’s best movies.

We have a signed copy of  Laura’s essay ‘Follow the Leader – Democracy and the Rise of the Strongman’ to give away – just be the first person to email your thoughts on this episode to [email protected] and you could be our winner.

To purchase a signed copy of the essay click HERE and use the PROMO CODE TheBookPod at checkout (while stocks last).

Our first podcast Book Club book is 'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie. We'll be discussing the book in November on the show. You can purchase it HERE. 

You can email your thoughts on 'Home Fire' to [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the discussion - you can even send a brief voice message. Simply record your comments via the voice recorder on your smart phone and email the mp3 file to us. 

Corrie’s ‘Plug of the Week’ is ‘Bitter Orange’ by Claire Fuller which you can purchase HERE.

To keep up to date with the podcast you can follow 'The Book Pod' on Instagram or @TheBook_Pod on Twitter HERE.

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'The Book Pod' is produced by Corrie Perkin and Jane Nield and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. 

 

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