Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
3,666 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.
News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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Estelle Clifford: Ohio Players - The Black Keys
April 06, 2024 02:16 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB‘Ohio Players’ is the 12th studio album by the Black Keys, with fourteen tracks and a run time of 44 minutes. The intention behind the album was to create something “fun”. Something that not only sounded fun, but was also fun for the band to create. The album’s title seems to be a nod to that ideology, the band’s members coming from the state of Ohio, but also a reference to the 70’s band of the same name. Music reviewer Estelle Clifford thinks this may be the most poppy songs they’ve pu...
Tara Ward: Scoop, Ripley, Alone Australia
April 06, 2024 02:05 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBScoop Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview (Netflix). Ripley A wealthy man hires down-on-his-luck grifter Tom Ripley to travel to Italy to urge his vagabond son to return home; Tom's acceptance of the job is the first step in a life of deceit, fraud and murder (Netflix). Alone Australia Ten brave Australians are dropped into the most brutal terrain of New Zealan...
Dr Dougal Sutherland: How to handle change within your organisation
April 06, 2024 02:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBRedundancies and restructures galore are taking place across every sector at the moment, and these changes can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing. Change is always difficult, but change within a business can really set off people’s flight or fight instincts and add to their worries and anxiety. Businesses have to be careful in how they handle this change, as doing so badly can increase the harm their employees suffer and open the organisation up to increased risk. ...
Catherine Raynes: On Call and The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers
April 06, 2024 01:34 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBOn Call by Ineke Meredith It's all in a mad day's work: the good, the bad and the crazy. From a man who swallowed fishhooks to a patients playing pranks, emergency operations in the wee hours, constantly being mistaken for a nurse, and holding hands through silent goodbyes, this is a book about the strange, messy, intense world of surgery. When Ineke's parents in Samoa fall ill, she is torn between her roles as a surgeon, a daughter, and a single working mother. Are the sacrifices of a...
Mike Yardley: Holiday adventures in Maui
April 06, 2024 01:01 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MB"Despite being ravaged by devastating wildfires last August, the Valley Isle of Maui continues to shine with unparalleled scenery and golden hospitality. Maui would love to see you. From hidden beaches in every shade to the dramatic peaks of West Maui and Haleakalā, Maui’s elemental brilliance is seductive. Also known as the East Maui Volcano, Haleakalā is a colossal, active shield volcano that constitutes more than 75% of Maui’s landform." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVE See ...
Bob Campbell: Wine expert's pick of the week, Escarpment Gris 2023 Martinborough
April 06, 2024 00:45 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBBOB’S BEST BUYS Escarpment Gris 2023 Martinborough $30 Why I chose it: -I like it very much and respect Escarpment as a top producer. -It’s a wine that spans the seasons. -It is genetically the same grape as Pinot Noir, but it is “gray” instead of red-skinned (“Gris” is French for gray). Pinot Blanc is even paler (“Blanc” means white in French). What does it taste like? -A smooth-textured, bright, fresh wine with flavours that resemble pear and green apple. It has a hint of ...
Ruud Kleinpaste: Soil Conditioning and Blackbird vandals
April 06, 2024 00:39 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBIt’s time to start thinking about winter and looking after your soil. We all know that garden soil thrives when you add Organic material (compost!!!) to the soil. Just like the Sea-food soup it enriches the Fertiliser amount and that helps no, not just the plants, but certainly the tiny live-stock in the soil that feeds the plants through the roots: Photosynthesis is the way a plant feeds itself. It allows the microbes and beneficial fungi to work on the mulch – it simply breaks the mulc...
Paul Stenhouse: Microsoft is unbundling Teams from Office globally and Amazon's stopping its "just walk out" service at supermarkets
April 05, 2024 23:13 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBMicrosoft is unbundling Teams from Office globally Once again, thanks EU! It comes six months after it uncoupled the two products in Europe in a bid to avert a possible EU antitrust fine. Rivals say packaging the products together gives Microsoft an unfair advantage. I'm all in favor of unbundling - because all these services are starting to offer the things the others do too, but usually not as well. Slack is great at instant messaging, but now you are also effectively paying for its vid...
Jayden Daniels: Former Shortland Street actor on making the switch from screen to stage with 'The Effect'
April 05, 2024 22:31 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBShortland Street has been running for an impressive 32 years, and Jayden Daniels played one of the most popular characters in its entire run. After graduating from Toi Whakaari in 2014 Daniels picked up the role of Curtis in 2015, using that role as a stepping stone to enter the screen industry proper. He starred as Gabriel in the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise, and Cyril in Whina, the biopic of Dame Whina Cooper. Daniels' is now making the switch from screen to stage, going back to his root...
Francesca Rudkin: Io Capitano and Monkey Man
April 05, 2024 21:53 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBIo Capitano Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean. Monkey Man A young man ekes out a meagre living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he's beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, he discovers a way to ...
Nici Wickes: Sticky Coconut Feijoa Cake
April 05, 2024 21:25 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThis sticky cake is studded with tangy feijoas and has a chewy caramelised coconut topping added halfway through cooking and it’s just gorgeous. Makes a 23cm cake. Ingredients 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 130g butter ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 ¼ cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt ½ cup dessicated coconut 1 cup peeled and diced feijoa Coconut topping: 1 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cu...
Kevin Milne: A rather humiliating experience
April 05, 2024 21:22 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBOver a decade ago Kevin Milne wrote a book about his life. Going about his daily life, he keeps an eye out for copies of this stunning work of literature, which this time led to something of an humiliating situation for him. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Mr Bates vs The Post Office is a story about power
April 05, 2024 20:36 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBAs the words spilled out of my mouth, I realised it didn’t make for much of a pitch. “I’ve got a show I want us to try.” I’d told my wife. “Oh yeah. What’s is about?” she asked. “Well... err... it’s about a scandal in Britain involving lots of post offices and an accounting dispute.” “Post offices?” She said. “Accounting? Riiight.” She said. Yes, it’s fair to say I hadn’t pegged ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ on an expectation of sex scenes, car chases, gunfights, and Hollywood he...
Estelle Clifford: Cowboy Carter - Beyoncé
March 30, 2024 01:26 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIn Beyoncé's own words, “this ain’t a country album. This is a Beyonce album.” Cowboy Carter is Beyoncé's eighth studio album, presented as a broadcast by a fictional Texan radio station, Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, and Willie Nelson all acting as the radio DJs. The album features a total of 27 songs resulting in a lengthy hour and 19 minutes total. While primarily being a country album, elements of blues, soul, rock, R&B, and folk are incorporated into its overall sound. While Beyo...
Catherine Raynes: Ten Seconds and The Long and Winding Road
March 30, 2024 00:59 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBTen Seconds by Robert Gold After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing. To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, Ben quickly discovers, was never as simple as it seemed. But time is of the essence, and soon it...
Kate Hall: Sustainability and nomadic living
March 30, 2024 00:42 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBNomadic living is becoming more common with the rise in living costs, people travelling round the country house sitting to save money. Kate “Ethically Kate” Hall is one of these people, and joined Jack Tame to discuss how it works, the pros and cons, and how to keep sustainable while you do so. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadine Higgins: What are the impacts of the tax changes for landlords?
March 30, 2024 00:33 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBThis weekend will see two tax changes come into effect for property owners. One is impacting those who use the likes of Airbnb or Bachcare to rent out their property, and the other impacts those who rent out an investment property. What are the changes and what effect will they have? Enable Me’s Nadine Higgins joined Jack Tame to run through it all. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Yardley: Autumn fling with Melbourne
March 29, 2024 23:37 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MB"From time-honoured tourist haunts to hidden treasures and trending head-turners, Melbourne impresses in all seasons. But if you’re planning an autumn city-break in the Victorian capital, here’s a round-up of some top recommendations to thread into your schedule." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Passionvine hoppers in Christchurch
March 29, 2024 23:29 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBThe Garden City is becoming more and more the home of that Aussie sap-sucking pest we knew so well in Auckland, and it shows in the number of people that contact us on talkback radio. Until recently, this species was a North-Islander – it slowly spread further and further south: Nelson, Blenheim, Golden Bay, further south along the west coast and also down the east coast of the South Island: Kaikoura, Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. I’ve seen them in Akaroa a few years ago, so they hav...
Paul Stenhouse: The US Government's AI rules for agencies and self-driving "Robotaxies"
March 29, 2024 23:23 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBThe US government has released AI rules for its agencies Say hello to the "Chief AI Officer" - every US government agency will now need to have one. Agencies will also be required to establish AI governance boards to coordinate how AI is used within each agency. They must mitigate the risks of algorithmic discrimination and inform the public about how the AI is used. They will be required to submit a report each year detailing every system which is used. Any government-owned AI models, c...
Tara Ward: Mr Bates and The Post Office, Renegade Nell, The Couple Next Door
March 29, 2024 23:13 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBMr Bates vs The Post Office The extraordinary story of the greatest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system (TVNZ+, from March 31). Renegade Nell A historical drama about a quick-witted and courageous young woman framed for murder, who unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England (Disney+). The C...
Francesca Rudkin: Wicked Little Letters and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
March 29, 2024 22:39 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBWicked Little Letters When the residents of Littlehampton start receiving letters filled with obscenities and hilarious profanity, Rose, a rambunctious Irish immigrant, is accused of the crime. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gavin Strawhan: Prolific screenwriter on his debut crime novel 'The Call'
March 29, 2024 22:10 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOriginally from Australia, screenwriter Gavin Strawhan is behind some of New Zealand’s biggest TV shows. Shortland Street, Outrageous Fortune, Nothing Trivial, and Mercy Peak are just some of the entries on his extended resume, but now he’s turning his focus to the page instead of the screen. Set in rural coastal New Zealand, The Call is Strawhan’s debut novel, the novel growing from a story Strawhan was told years ago by a detective. “She had given out her number and the girlfriend of...
Nici Wickes: Easter Mess
March 29, 2024 21:42 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBEvery mouthful of this tastes like a hot cross bun only better! It’s crunchy and creamy, sweet and spicy. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: ½ cup currants or raisins ¼ cup rum or brandy Squeeze of fresh orange juice ½ tsp cinnamon + extra for dusting Pinch nutmeg Pinch mixed spice 200mls cream, whipped 1 packet store-bought meringues 2-3 fresh plums, sliced 2 tbsps glace orange or lemon peel, chopped finely Small handful mint leaves Method: Simmer curran...
Kevin Milne: What decade has the most romantic music?
March 29, 2024 21:28 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBMusic and love often go hand in hand, many of the most well-known songs covering the topic. While there’s plenty of modern pop songs that do the feeling justice, Kevin Milne believes that they’re not the most romantic. He’s been taking a look back at the stage shows of the 50’s and 60’s and can’t help but think they top the charts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Bankman-Fried's story was too good to be true
March 29, 2024 20:50 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MB25 years. If Sam Bankman-Fried was to spend his full sentence behind bars, he’d be in his fifties by the time he was released from prison. Still, it could have been worse. The maximum potential sentence faced by the so-called crypto king was more than a century. Like many, I’ve marvelled in the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. It’s an extraordinary story. The son of high-profile professors, he made a fortune in crypto currency faster than any human had ever made money before. $NZ 43 b...
Estelle Clifford: A review of Gossip's new album, Real Power
March 23, 2024 01:10 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBEstelle Clifford reviews Gossip's first album since reuniting in 2019, Real Power. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: Reviewing The Hunter, Private Equity
March 23, 2024 01:04 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThe Hunter by Tana French It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is going to die. Private Equity by Carrie Sun When we meet Carrie Sun, she can't shake the feeling that she's wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from MIT, and climbed the corporate ladder, all in pursuit of the American dream. But at twenty-ni...
Mike Yardley: Southern treats of the Gold Coast
March 23, 2024 00:53 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBMike Yardley spoke to Jack Tame about his time in Coolangatta, in southern Gold Coast. For more tips on tripping the sights and treats of the southern Gold Coast, Mike's article is here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dougal Sutherland: New study on wellbeing in the workplace
March 23, 2024 00:24 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBDougal Sutherland discusses a recent survey by Umbrella Wellbeing showing the large number of employees who feel that their mental wellbeing isn't being prioritised, and the risk that poses for businesses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Autumn holes in the ground
March 23, 2024 00:09 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBA few days ago, we celebrated our Autumn Equinox; that was on Wednesday 20th March at 16:06 to be precise. It really has nothing to do with this story, apart from the fact that you'll notice quite a few good-looking holes in your lawn around this time of the year. It shows you that life-cycles either come to an end or change from one phase to the next. A good example is the mess made by starlings in my lawn: hundreds of sizeable holes per square metre really stands out. Autumn rain has ...
Paul Stenhouse: US Government says Apple is monopolising the smartphone market
March 22, 2024 23:55 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBThe US Government says users who purchase Apple smartphones are "locked in" to the Apple ecosystem. Within the ecosystem, all your devices and services are meant to interconnect effortlessly. Apple says it will seek to have the case dismissed, and if unsuccessful, will fight it vigorously. The Justice Department estimates that Apple's share of the US smartphone market exceeds 70%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tara Ward: Reviewing Escaping Utopia, Palm Royale, Obituary
March 22, 2024 23:42 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBEscaping Utopia TVNZ's new three-part documentary series takes us behind the scenes of Gloriavale and reveals what it's like to live in - and leave - the extreme religious community. (Begins Sunday on TVNZ1 and on TVNZ+). Palm Royale This new comedy drama features an all-star Hollywood cast and follows a woman in the late 1960s who will do whatever it takes to be admitted into an exclusive Palm Springs society (Apple TV+). Obituary A dark Irish drama about an obituary writer who is bein...
Brooke Fraser: Returning to NZ to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
March 22, 2024 23:28 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBBrooke Ligertwood, also known as Brooke Fraser, returns home to New Zealand to perform a one-off concert with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Brooke sits down with Jack Tame at Roundhead Studios to discuss what she has been up to. WATCH / LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nici Wickes: Food budgeting in a recession
March 22, 2024 23:15 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBWith a recession just announced, it's important to get the most out of every dollar without compromising on the quality of your food. Here are some things you can do to stretch the weekly meal budget: Learn to cook! Adopt a waste not, want not attitude - never let anything go to waste. Grow your own food, especially herbs. Preserve or freeze! Sauces, fruit, chutneys, butter, milk, etc. Buy in season and buy on special. Buy off-supermarket - bulk foods, local fruiterers, clearance hou...
Kevin Milne: The romanticism of 50s & 60s stage songs
March 22, 2024 23:06 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBKevin Milne spoke to Jack Tame about his love for the stage songs of the 1950s & 60s. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Well wishes for the Princess of Wales
March 22, 2024 22:56 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBJust before 6pm Friday local time, Kensington Palace published a rare video of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Having taken a few weeks to process and digest the news in private, and having taken time to tell her children, she announced to the World she is being treated for cancer. Apart from that, we don’t have a huge volume of information. We don’t know much more except she says she received the diagnosis after tests following abdominal surgery in January. She has begun receiving preventa...
Francesca Rudkin reviews Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House
March 22, 2024 22:49 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBGhostbusters: Frozen Empire The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. Road House 2024 remake available on Prime. Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise i...
James Irwin: Bill Ryder-Jones - Lechyd Da
March 16, 2024 02:35 - 8 minutes - 8 MBBill Ryder-Jones was guitarist/vocalist for the West Kirby Merseyside band The Coral, who were successful in releasing 5 top 10 albums in mid 2000s, starting out as teenagers. His latest solo album is complete with classy hooks and rousing choruses, and his closely mic-ed voice is fragile, delicate, even on the edge of croaky, giving the impression he's sharing intimacies directly with the listener. Featuring lush pop hooks and even school assembly choirs of kids - the songs sound triump...
Secrets and mystery make for page turners
March 16, 2024 02:30 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBSisterhood by Cathy Kelly - In just one night, at her own 50th birthday, her world has imploded. Her mother has kept a secret hidden all her life. And it changes everything. Before Lou can take another step, she needs to get to the bottom of the shocking truth that alters who she really is. The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger - A body of a wealthy landowner, Jimmy Quinn, is found shot and assumed murdered by many. His body is found floating half naked in the Alabaster River. T...
Mike Yardley: New Caledonia Hinterland and Island treats
March 16, 2024 02:26 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB"Basking in the world’s largest lagoon, fortified by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, and boasting extraordinary biodiversity, New Caledonia’s natural good looks and succulent subtropical balm is just the beginning of the sweet seduction. Unlike Fiji or the Cook Islands, New Caledonia has not established the same holiday getaway familiarity with Kiwis. It is still somewhat under the radar. But you can fully expect your great expectations of South Pacific holiday indulgence to be deli...
Ethically Kate: 4 sustainable things to do this autumn
March 16, 2024 02:06 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MB4 sustainable things to do this autumn Collect leaves for your compost: gather these from parks, ideally not in car parks (can be contaminated). Put them into your compost, store in a dry place and add them slowly over the course of the year. They're great carbon for your compost! Get your winter clothing out & donate what you can (autumn is a good time for this as the second-hand stores want autumn/winter clothing, NOT summer stuff as they cannot store it). Wash it properly, hand...
Stonefruit jobs in March and Autumn – Prune and Control Leafcurl
March 16, 2024 02:00 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBLeafcurl on stone fruit: peaches, Nectarines, plums, peachcotts, peacherines, apricots, etc always a sad sight on the leaves – it manifests itself in Spring and Summer – after flowering. The leaves become distorted and discoloured (pretty yellow and orange coloration); when infestations are serious the number of leaves that drop off can be substantial, causing a reduction in photosynthesis and hence the ability of the tree to “feed itself”. In spring the answer to “cure?” it will always ...
Paritua Stone Paddock 2023 Chardonnay - For fans of a big and buttery style
March 16, 2024 01:58 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBWhy I chose it: - Difficult vintage (Cyclone Gabrielle) - Be guided by vintage ratings but be aware that there are many exceptions - Sorting machine takes a photo of every grape and rejects sub-standard fruit. What does it taste like? A rich and flavoursome chardonnay that will be appreciated by fans of the “big and buttery” style. Slightly toffee-ish, mouth-filling wine with enough richness and flavour to handle a mild butter chicken curry. Why it’s a bargain: I’d buy it if ...
Paul Stenhouse: The USA is once again talking about a TikTok ban
March 16, 2024 01:53 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBThe "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" would ban TikTok in the US, unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner. It passed the House 352-to-65. The Senate Leader hasn't decided when the bill will make it to the floor for a vote. There are concerns over free speech restrictions and presidential overreach. The driving factor according to the White House: Chinese ownership of ByteDance poses grave national security risks to the United States, including the ...
Screentime: Retirees, 90's girl groups, and drug moguls
March 16, 2024 01:49 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBApples Never Fall - (TVNZ+) In Apples Never Fall, recent retiree Joy, played by Annette Bening, suddenly disappears. Police are quick to suspect her husband, Stan, a former tennis coach played by Sam Neill, and the mystery forces the couple's four adult children to reevaluate their parents' seemingly perfect marriage. Girls5Eva - (Netflix) A '90s girl group with just one hit record gets a second chance at success when a young rapper decides to sample their song. The Gentlemen - (Netflix)...
“The intensities just keep going up”: Peter Burling and Blair Tuke ahead of SailGP in Lyttleton
March 16, 2024 01:44 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBEight events deep into the fourth season, Team New Zealand is vying for the top spot in SailGP. This month the race is returning once more to Lyttleton Harbour in Christchurch, giving the kiwis the home-water advantage. Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been on the team since New Zealand sailed onto the scene in season two, and the growth they’ve witnessed in the scene is impressive. “It’s great for our sport to have a league that’s there,” Tuke told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame. “To see...
Nici Wickes: Roast Pumpkin with sunflower cream
March 16, 2024 01:38 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBThis dish magically transforms pumpkin from side dish to star performer and I can’t get enough of it. Serves 2-4 Ingredients 750g crown pumpkin (can use butternut), cut into wedges, skin on 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds Handful parsley, chopped Sunflower cream ½ cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoons tahini ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon se...
'Goodbye Julia' a film about secrets and guilt - Francesca Rudkin
March 16, 2024 01:33 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBGoodbye Julia Winner of the Freedom Award at Cannes Film Festival, this Sudanese film sees a married former singer from the north seek redemption for causing the death of a southern man by hiring his oblivious wife as her maid. Ricky Stanicky Twenty years after creating the imaginary Ricky Stanicky, three childhood friends still use the non-existent pal as a handy alibi for their immature behaviour. When their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet him, the ...
Kevin Milne: The miracle of finding that one life partner
March 16, 2024 01:24 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBIs it a miracle to find that one life partner? Or do we underestimate how many people we could have a successful marriage with? Kevin Milne ponders whether getting to know someone in a non-romantic setting is the secret to a long-lasting relationship. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.