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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: What was sporting interview raised your eyebrows on the weekend Caro to Corrie: What’s this week’s “good news “story for Australian book publishers Corrie to Caro: What was behind Rory McIlroy's strange Royal Melbourne comment last week Caro to Corrie: What was your big bubble-burst moment last week Corrie to Caro: Is there really leadership tension at AFL headquarters Caro to Corrie: What was this week’s embarrassing texting error

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Champagne ⁠Bollinger Special Cuvee⁠ ⁠JP Deville Carte Noire Brut⁠ www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

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BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Stars and Bars by William Boyd SCREEN: Any Human Heart, the mini-series Apple TV FOOD: ⁠Yoghurt and Fig Cake – with a twist, from Delicious Magazine⁠ **note - Corrie uses Raspberries as a substitute

ON THIS EPISODE - What makes a great memoir? - The Anika Wells controversy - Champagne with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store - Is there tension at AFL HQ? - Corrie’s text blunder this week! - Baz McCullum’s strange post-play interview after the second Test - Reece Witherspoon endorses another up and coming Australian author **REMINDER** – OUR CHRISTMAS PODCAST SPECIAL – NEXT WEEK Live from The Continental Hotel, Sorrento. - Caro and Corrie with guests Ross Lyon, Dwayne Russell, Rebecca Barnard and Anna “From the Op Shop” Barry - $70 (includes drink on arrival and pass-around food) - Wednesday December 17 5.30pm-7.30pm - The Continental Hotel, Sorrento - TICKETS - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1497723 ITEM 1: My Life As A Book: Why people write memoirs, and why memoirs can work – or seriously not work - Do we love/hate memoirs - What a good memoir can offer readers - Controversial memoirs and memoirs that create big news - Memoirs we have loved: ITEM 2: Where do we stand on the Anika Wells controversy The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee JP Deville Carte Noire Brut www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney 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: Stars and Bars by William Boyd SCREEN: Any Human Heart, the mini-series Apple TV FOOD: Yoghurt and Fig Cake – with a twist, from Delicious Magazine **note - Corrie uses Raspberries as a substitute 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: What was sporting interview raised your eyebrows on the weekend Caro to Corrie: What’s this week’s “good news “story for Australian book publishers Corrie to Caro: What was behind Rory McIlroy's strange Royal Melbourne comment last week Caro to Corrie: What was your big bubble-burst moment last week Corrie to Caro: Is there really leadership tension at AFL headquarters Caro to Corrie: What was this week’s embarrassing texting error

Real Christmas tree, fake Christmas tree, no Christmas tree? Favorite Christmas movie Finish this sentence: “My favourite way to spend Boxing Day is……"

BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: 2025 Best Literacy Fiction: Corrie and Chris reveal Kris - The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny – Kiran Desai Corrie – What We Can Know – Ian McEwan SCREEN: 2025 Best Screen Adaptation of a Book we have seen this year Kris: Small Things Like These Corrie – The Thursday Murder Club FOOD: 2025 Cookbooks We Love – Us again Something From Nothing – Alison Roman Corrie – Persiana Easy – Sabrina Ghayour

ON THIS EPISODE SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST THIS WEEK: Kris Humphreys of Avenue Bookstore (in Albert Park, Elsternwick and Richmond) We review our favourite books from 2025, in a range of categories **REMINDER** OUR CHRISTMAS PODCAST SPECIAL Live from The Continental Hotel, Sorrento. - Caro and Corrie with guests Ross Lyon, Dwayne Russell, Rebecca Barnard and Anna “From the Op Shop” Barry - $70 (includes drink on arrival and pass-around food) - Wednesday December 17 5.30pm-7.30pm - The Continental Hotel, Sorrento - TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1497723 2025 – Talking Books • Best Beach Read Kris: A Great Act of Love – A Great Act of Love Corrie: The Cazalet Chronicles – Elizabeth Jane Howard • Best Crime/Thriller – Kris: Mischance Creek – Garry Disher Corrie: Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy • Best Bio/Memoir – Kris: Mother Mary Comes to Me – Arundhati Roymother Corrie: Whitlam – Troy Bramston • Best Non-Fiction – Kris: When the Going Was Good – Graydon Carter Corrie: The Shortest History of the United States of America – Don Watson • Best Beautiful Book – Kris: Melbourne Heritage Interiors – Kristine Slawinski, Phil Campbell Corrie: 65000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art, Marcia Langton AO and Judith Ryan AM • Best Junior Fiction – Kris: Frances Bloom – Katrina Nannestad Billie B Brown series - Sally Rippin • Best Christmas Book for Little Readers Kris: Here come the cousins – Maggie Hutchings Corrie: Claris and the Christmas Surprise: A Claris Storybook – Megan Hess • The Book We Most Want To Read of the Summer Holiday Kris: The Elements – John Boyne Corrie: The Heir Apparent – Rebecca Armitage BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: 2025 Best Literacy Fiction: Corrie and Chris reveal Kris - The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny – Kiran Desai Corrie – What We Can Know – Ian McEwan SCREEN: 2025 Best Screen Adaptation of a Book we have seen this year Kris: Small Things Like These Corrie – The Thursday Murder Club FOOD: 2025 Cookbooks We Love – Us again Something From Nothing – Alison Roman Corrie – Persiana Easy – Sabrina Ghayour SIX QUICK QUESTIONS - FOR RED ENERGY. Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. 1. Real Christmas tree, fake Christmas tree, no Christmas tree? 2. Favorite Christmas movie 3. Finish this sentence: “My favourite way to spend Boxing Day is……" A reminder – shoutout for PRINCE WINESTORE – unfortunately Myles couldn’t make it in this week – however get down to the Prince Wine Store or go to their website www.princewinestore.com.au to place your order ahead of Christmas! THANKS RED ENERGY AND PRINCE WINESTORE REMINDER If you are enjoying Don’t Shoot the Messenger, please hit subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. DON’T FORGET OUR BONUS EPISODE: THE MAIL BAG And tell your family and friends about us, RATE US ON APPLE ITUNES OR WHEREVER YOU DOWNLOAD YOUR PODCASTS

This week, Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store discusses wines from the Hunter Valley region.

THIS WEEK’ S SPECIAL GUEST Shaynna Blaze, Founder of Voice of Change ⁠⁠https://shaynnablaze.com/about-shaynna/voice-of-change/⁠⁠ VOICE OF CHANGE – supported by Red Energy: Voice of Change was founded to amplify the voices of victim-survivors of family violence, to champion meaningful education about – and action against – family violence, and to bring about prevention and change. We chat with Shaynna about her role within the Voice of Change campaign, why she is so passionate about this issue, the importance of discussing domestic violence issues and to raise awareness particularly as we head towards Christmas. And Shaynna also speaks to us about her role as Executive Producer of the film The Fort, made with her two kids and this spearheaded her co-founding the not-for-profit charity ‘Voice of Change Australia’ using the arts to create meaningful conversations from using survivor and victim’s stories to change the cultural attitudes that underpin family violence. • Red Energy is proud to support Voice of Change (https://www.voiceofchangeau.org/) • Voice of Change is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to ending domestic and family violence using arts to break down the barriers to empower storytelling, community education and collective action. • Founded by Shaynna Blaze and backed by a team of changemakers, Voice of Change was born from a belief that stories can change attitudes, behaviours, and cultures — to drive national impact.

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Corrie to Caro: What is Susu and do you wish you had it? Caro to Corrie: Which athlete’s story left you breathless this week? Corrie to Caro: Where do you stand on the battle for High Street Northcote? Caro to Corrie: The Ashes – a must-watch in your household? Corrie to Caro: What do we really owe the dead? Caro to Corrie: Speaking of funerals and memorial services, which do you rate more essential; great flowers or great music?

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 HAS A BOOK: THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE by Richard Osman SCREEN: CORRIE HAS A SCREEN: THE DIPLOMAT on Netflix FOOD: CORRIE HAS A RECIPE: Janno’s Eggplant Lasagne 2 medium eggplants (900g) cut into 1cm slices ½ cup olive oik 2 medium capsicums 750g jar pasta sauce / passata 250g packet instant lasagne sheets (9 sheets) 250g mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly Pistachio pesto (spread thinnish layer under lasagne): ½ cup shelled pistachios 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil ½ cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (Blend ingredients together) White sauce (only spread this on top): 80g butter ½ cup plain flour 2 1/2 cups mils ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Add spinach (Heat butter in medium saucepan, cook flour, stirring until it thickens and bubbles. Gradually add in milk, stir until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat, stir in cheese and spinach) Method: 1 – oil rectangular dish 2 – Place eggplant in bowl, sprinkle with sale, stand 20 mins. Rinse under cold running water 3 – brush eggplant with oil, place in single layer on two oven trays. Bake uncovered moderately hot oven around 40 mins. Until brown and tender 4 – Quarter capsicums. Roast under griller in very hot oven, skin side up until skin blackens. Cover for 5 minutes. Peel away skin, cut pieces into thick strips 5 – Spread a third of the pasta sauce into prepared dish. Top with a third of the lasagne, another third of the sauce, half of the eggplant, half of the cheese, another third of the lasagne, then remaining sauce, capsicum, cheese layer and eggplant. Spread pistachio pesto over eggplant, top with white sauce 6 – Cover lasagne with foil, bake in moderate oven for 30 minutes. Remove when browned lightly. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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ON THIS EPISODE Shaynna Blaze is our special guest, in studio – to discuss the ‘Voice of Change’ campaign Huner Valley wine recommendations from Myles Thomson at the Prince Wine Store The disturbing revelations from Mary Fowler in her book Flowers or music at a funeral – which is more important? **OUR CHRISTMAS PODCAST SPECIAL** Live from The Continental Hotel, Sorrento. - Caro and Corrie with guests Ross Lyon, Dwayne Russell, Rebecca Barnard and Anna “From the Op Shop” Barry - $70 (includes drink on arrival and pass-around food) - Wednesday December 17 5.30pm-7.30pm - The Continental Hotel, Sorrento TICKETS - ⁠https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1497723⁠ THIS WEEK’ S SPECIAL GUEST Shaynna Blaze, Founder of Voice of Change ⁠https://shaynnablaze.com/about-shaynna/voice-of-change/⁠ VOICE OF CHANGE – supported by Red Energy: Voice of Change was founded to amplify the voices of victim-survivors of family violence, to champion meaningful education about – and action against – family violence, and to bring about prevention and change. We chat with Shaynna about her role within the Voice of Change campaign, why she is so passionate about this issue, the importance of discussing domestic violence issues and to raise awareness particularly as we head towards Christmas. And Shaynna also speaks to us about her role as Executive Producer of the film The Fort, made with her two kids and this spearheaded her co-founding the not-for-profit charity ‘Voice of Change Australia’ using the arts to create meaningful conversations from using survivor and victim’s stories to change the cultural attitudes that underpin family violence. • Red Energy is proud to support Voice of Change (https://www.voiceofchangeau.org/) • Voice of Change is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to ending domestic and family violence using arts to break down the barriers to empower storytelling, community education and collective action. • Founded by Shaynna Blaze and backed by a team of changemakers, Voice of Change was born from a belief that stories can change attitudes, behaviours, and cultures — to drive national impact. The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: wines from the Hunter Valley (Notes to come) www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney 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: CARO HAS A BOOK: THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE by Richard Osman SCREEN: CORRIE HAS A SCREEN: THE DIPLOMAT on Netflix FOOD: CORRIE HAS A RECIPE: Janno’s Eggplant Lasagne (Recipe on Facebook - and notes of 'Quick Listen' episode of BSF) SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Corrie to Caro: What is Susu and do you wish you had it? Caro to Corrie: Which athlete’s story left you breathless this week? Corrie to Caro: Where do you stand on the battle for High Street Northcote? Caro to Corrie: The Ashes – a must-watch in your household? Corrie to Caro: What do we really owe the dead? Caro to Corrie: Speaking of funerals and memorial services, which do you rate more essential; great flowers or great music?

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 amazing fact did you learn in History Club last week Corrie to Caro: What small Springtime achievement made your weekend Caro to Corrie: Which household chore remains a drudge, 35 years later Corrie to Caro: What was the first sign former Victorian Liberal leader Brad Batten was in serious trouble Caro to Corrie: Who is your hero this week Corrie to Caro: What should we be getting excited about

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: drinks in cans Masto’s Ginger Beer 330 ml $5.50 Bizzarro Spritz 250 ml Can $7.50 Suntory 196 Double Lemon 330 ml $7 Curatif Tommy’s Margarita Can 130 ml $11 Saison x Mischief Brew Amaro Tonic 250 ml $9 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 Red Energy. BOOK: CARO HAS A BOOK: Sorry For The Dead by Nicola Upson SCREEN: CORRIE HAS A SCREEN: One To One: John and Yoko via Prime FOOD: CARO HAS A RECIPE: Radicchio Pear and Walnut Salad with Poppyseed Dressing 2 firm pears 1 small head of radicchio, leaves torn 100g marinated soft goat’s feta 100g (1 cup) walnuts, lightly toasted 1⁄2 quantity of lemon & poppy seed dressing (see below) Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, carefully slice the pears thinly (but not paper thin). On a large platter, arrange half the radicchio, pear slices and goat’s feta. Sprinkle half the walnuts over, then drizzle with half the dressing. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and then serve straight away. Lemon and poppy seed dressing (makes about 200ml) 60ml (1⁄4 cup) lemon juice 1 garlic clove, finely minced 125 ml (1⁄2 cup) quality olive oil or any nut oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Salt, to taste Place all the ingredients in a glass jar, screw the lid on and shake until well combined. The dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

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ON THIS EPISODE The Epstein Files… The unfolding political scandal in the States The victims, the fallout, where does this lead to and what impact will it have on US President, Donald Trump Drinks in cans with Myles Thomson (RTD’s… ‘Ready To Drink!’) A simple and delicious summer salad from Caro Corrie reviews ‘One to One’: John and Yoko via Prime Is it time to plan accommodation for the Brisbane Olympics? ****REMINDER – OUR CHRISTMAS PODCAST SPECIAL**** Live from The Continental Hotel, Sorrento. - Caro and Corrie with guests Ross Lyon, Dwayne Russell, Rebecca Barnard and Anna “From the Op Shop” Barry - $70 (includes drink on arrival and pass-around food) - Wednesday December 17 5.30pm-7.30pm - The Continental Hotel, Sorrento - TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1497723 Epstein, Epstein, Epstein: He’s brought down a prince, can be bring down a president? - One of America’s great political scandals is unfolding… - What next for Trump and why is he finally calling for the release of the files - Latest on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor – will he appear before Congress? - Men in power and why for centuries have they felt entitled to have their way with women? David Frum ( Canadian-American political commentator and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. He is a senior editor at The Atlantic) on The Bulwark Podcast: “What you did with women was a completely separate part of your moral life…” WHY? The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: drinks in cans Masto’s Ginger Beer 330 ml $5.50 Bizzarro Spritz 250 ml Can $7.50 Suntory 196 Double Lemon 330 ml $7 Curatif Tommy’s Margarita Can 130 ml $11 Saison x Mischief Brew Amaro Tonic 250 ml $9 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 Red Energy. BOOK: CARO HAS A BOOK: Sorry For The Dead by Nicola Upson SCREEN: CORRIE HAS A SCREEN: One To One: John and Yoko via Prime FOOD: CARO HAS A RECIPE: Radicchio Pear and Walnut Salad with Poppyseed Dressing SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Caro to Corrie: What amazing fact did you learn in History Club last week Corrie to Caro: What small Springtime achievement made your weekend Caro to Corrie: Which household chore remains a drudge, 35 years later Corrie to Caro: What was the first sign former Victorian Liberal leader Brad Batten was in serious trouble Caro to Corrie: Who is your hero this week Corrie to Caro: What should we be getting excited about

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 HAS A BOOK: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy SCREEN: CARO HAS A SCREEN: All Her Fault FOOD: CARO HAS A RECIPE: Home-cooked Pork Chops with Sage and Prosciutto