Ep 334 - John Silvester - Sly of the Underworld

Don't Shoot The Messenger

ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE

Special guest, John Silvester (Sly of the Underworld)

True crime, crime drama and books

We discuss Jack Ginnivan

The US Election

Miles’ Derby Weekend Sparkling recommendations

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Interview with John – his new book Dark City: True Stories of Crimes, Cock-Ups, Crooks and Cops (Pan Macmllan $36.99)

-The book’s premise

- Dark City is the second riotous collection of stories from 'Sly of the Underworld'. How did Naked City – the first in the series – fare? Feedback from readers? Cops? Crims?

- What’s your biggest crime story / longest/most distressing to cover

- Written/co-authored more than 30 books, including Naked City, and the Chopper and Underbelly series, later adapted to film and television.How did the Underbelly series come about?

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BOOK: Caro has a book: Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson

SCREEN: Caro reviews Lee

Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil.

FOOD: SLY has a Recipe: Cedar Planked Salmon Marinade

The salmon marinade keeps the fish moist while adding tons savory flavor:

Soy sauce

Vegetable oil

Rice vinegar

Sesame oil

Green onions

Fresh ginger

Minced garlic

How to Cook Salmon On a Cedar Plank

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make cedar plank salmon:

Soak the cedar planks.

Make the marinade.

Grill the planks until they start to smoke and crackle.

Place the salmon on the planks, close the grill, and grill until the salmon is flaky.

How Long to Cook Salmon On a Cedar Plank

Salmon cooked on soaked cedar planks on a grill preheated to medium leat should flake perfectly with a fork after about 20 minutes. Don't forget hat the fish will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat

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CORRIE TO JOHN: Should former chief police commissioners stay out of current affairs

CARO TO CORRIE: Should former presidents stay out of current election campaigns

CARO TO JOHN: Where do you stand on Jack Ginnivan

CORRIE TO CARO: What’s the one thing you miss most about being a kid

CARO TO JOHN: What’s your favorite TV crime drama

CORRIE TO CARO: Who is your favorite crime novelist

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