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    Ep 403 - Celebrate The Minutiae

    07/07/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    ON TODAY’S SHOW

    - Monoculture or Multiculture?

    - We celebrate a massive 60th anniversary

    - A healthy debate for this week’s book in BSF

    - Wines from France for Le Tour

    - Would you ever complete a marathon?

    Monoculture or Multiculture?

    - Australia’s Socceroos World Cup squad (18 players) includes players from 15 cultural backgrounds including South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Italian, Dutch and Cypriot, including four former refugees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN3v9bQVICo How did we feel about the team’s messaging around the “we are all Australians’’ piece

    - Another example of the power of sport to change people’s views and effect change? Others?

    - On the 100th birthday of flamboyant and effective Whitlam Govt Immigration Minister for Al Grasby (July 12, 1926), how do we view the success or otherwise of Australia’s multiculturalism

    - What is One Nation’s “monoculture” policy and how might it work

    - Those of us who support multiculturalism…. Given One Nation’s current polling success, are we the minority?

    Happy 60th birthday ‘Playschool’

    - The impact on children’s lives

    - Our first memories

    - Our favourite hosts

    - Favorite segments

    The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: Tour de France Stage 1&2

    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: Corrie and Caro: Whistler by Ann Patchett

    SCREEN: Corrie and Caro: Blackshore on Stan

    FOOD: Corrie: Steak with Reverse Marinade, a la Steak Tartare

    From ‘Home Food’ by Elizabeth Hewson

    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 major cultural hit were you late to the party on

    Caro to Corrie: What is one sport challenge you are glad you never ever embarked upon

    Corrie to Caro: What nostalgic summer fabric has made a comeback

    Caro to Corrie: What gave you the greatest sense of domestic achievement last weekend

    Corrie to Caro: What double-whammy has forced you to reassess your beauty routine

    Caro to Corrie: What is the latest case of supermarket category overkill

    Do you have feedback, suggestions and recipes? Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au
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    QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 402)

    03/07/2026 | 16 mins.
    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 is the best thing about coming home

    "Family & friends... But there's nothing like your own laundry" - Caro

    Caro to Corrie: Which omission from the TV Week list of Top 140 Aussie shows surpsied you.

    "We essentially grew up with Hey Hey It's Saturday... What a great contribution to Australian tele" - Corrie

    Corrie to Caro: What was your worst logistical travel blunder

    "I don't know how it happened, I don't know how I did it..." - Caro

    Caro to Corrie: The announcement of whose death this week saddened you

    Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life...

    "I remember when the Good Life premiered in 1977... It was comfort viewing" - Corrie

    Corrie to Caro What is the biggest lesson for the media from the Karl Stefanovic saga

    "We just need to get better. Mainstream media ... it's never been more important for us to get better" - Caro

    Caro to Corrie: Which new-ish podcast has become your addiction

    "I have been able to devote a bit of time to The Book Pod. I love this podcast, it's about books from the past. They give a whole historical and social overlay to the book they are discussiing."
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    QUICK LISTEN - The Cocktail Cabinet (From Ep 402)

    03/07/2026 | 9 mins.
    The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. THIS WEEK: American wine

    www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

    ⁠Hobo Wine Camp Folk Machine Parts and Labour Red 2022⁠

    ⁠Craftwork Estate Vineyards Cabernet 2020
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    QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 402)

    03/07/2026 | 21 mins.
    BSF brought to us by Red Energy.

    Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy.

    BOOK: Land by Maggie O’Farrell

    SCREEN: Midwinter Break on Amazon Prime

    FOOD: ⁠Puttanesca-style Salmon Traybake
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    BONUS - The Mail Bag (From Ep 402)

    02/07/2026 | 10 mins.
    We answer all your feedback and suggestions - send it through to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - and find us on the socials!
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About Don't Shoot The Messenger
Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are best friends who share their unique take on life. Nothing is off limits. Just don't shoot the messenger.

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