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: BENEE's new album Lychee
March 11, 2022 23:11 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBEstelle Clifford's been listening to Kiwi artist BENEE's new album Lychee. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: Remember Me and Davos Man
March 11, 2022 23:01 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBRemember Me – Charity Norman A close-knit community is ripped apart by disturbing revelations that cast new light on a young woman's disappearance twenty-five years ago. After years of living overseas, Emily Kirkland returns to New Zealand to care for her father, Felix, who suffers from dementia. As his memory fades and his guard slips, she begins to understand him for the first time - and to glimpse shattering truths about his past. Truths she'd rather were kept buried. Davos Man – Pete...
Mike Yardley: Sydney Lights Up, counting down to Vivid
March 11, 2022 22:45 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBMike Yardley says Vivid is back after a two-year hiatus thanks to Covid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steven Dromgool: Think you've found 'the one'?
March 11, 2022 22:35 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBRelationship expert Steven Dromgool shares with Jack Tame compatibility questions to ask when you think you’ve found ‘the one’. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: What's in a name...when it comes to wasps?
March 11, 2022 22:15 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBOne of the things that are bothering New Zealanders in the late summer and autumn days are wasps. There are a few species that really drive people mad: The German wasp is just one of them; the Chinese paper wasp is another one. They are quite different from each-other and easy to identify: German wasps are stockily-built insects, mostly yellow with some black stripes and spots on their body; The Chinese paper wasps are much more slender and often fly with dangling, long legs. Their bodies are...
Dr Bryan Betty: Are you getting a yearly heart check-up?
March 11, 2022 22:15 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBShane Warne's death has sent shockwaves around the world. He's suspected of dying from a heart attack and our resident doctor Dr Bryan Betty says it's a reminder for middle aged men to get a yearly heart check-up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nici Wickes: A quick guide to budget-friendly cooking
March 11, 2022 22:10 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBHere are some rules I try to abide by when looking for budget-friendly meals · Only use what’s in season · Shop with a list but stay open to a bargain · Ties in with above, don’t stick to ingredients if they’re expensive, substitute for something cheaper eg. jars of capsicum/peppers instead of fresh, rump steak instead of sirloin or cheaper yet, learn how to cook well with eggs or pulses for your protein, use sour cream / crème fraiche instead of cheese in cooking · Spices are your friend for...
Paul Stenhouse: Apple's new chips, print your own lipstick
March 11, 2022 21:56 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBApple's going "peak performance" This event saw the continued rollout of the new Apple chips across their devices - including into the iPad Air and the launch of the wildly powerful Mac Studio. The screens on their phones, tablets and laptops have always been incredible and now there's an affordable option for a high quality Apple monitor! Announced alongside the Mac Studio is the Studio Display which is a 27" 5K monitor with an updated camera, three mics and six speakers. It's around $2000...
Paul Coll: Kiwi squash player on winning his first title as world number one
March 11, 2022 21:45 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHistory-making and title-taking about sums up an astonishing 12 months for Kiwi squash player Paul Coll. The 29-year-old is the first Kiwi male to take the top spot in world rankings, something he says was “unexpected”. Paul is based in Amsterdam but is always on the move playing in tournaments around the world, the latest being the Windy City Open in Chicago, where he won his first title as number one. Paul Coll joined Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Tara Ward: Somebody Somewhere, Winning Time, Joe vs Carole
March 11, 2022 21:36 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBSomebody Somewhere: A new HBO drama. Sam is a true Kansan on the surface, but, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mould. Grappling with loss and acceptance, she discovers herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up (Neon). Winning time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty: A new drama about the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the cour...
Francesca Rudkin: Blind Ambition and Off The Rails
March 11, 2022 21:11 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBMovie reviewer Francesca Rudkin has been watching two great films this week: Blind Ambition (Doc - Cinema) Having escaped starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe, four refugees have conquered the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and unshakeable national pride, they form Zimbabwe’s first ever wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of ‘World Wine Tasting Champions’. From the moment they arr...
Kevin Milne: It's the start of the very best season...Bluff oysters!
March 11, 2022 20:46 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBKevin Milne is celebrating the start of the Bluff oyster season and reckons they’ve gotta be the best oysters in the world. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Here's an idea...just admit there's a cost of living crisis
March 11, 2022 20:35 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBOne of the best things about my job is that when a new poitical poll comes through, I get to look at the results just a little bit earlier than everyone else. Labour 37. National 39. Boomfah. A few things are obvious. People are sick of Covid. We’re sick of restrictions. Sick of disruption. We’re sick, sick, in more than 200,000 cases. Covid is stressful. We’re right in the throes of the surge. That’s never going to bode well for whatever government is in charge. Inflation. The cost of living...
Estelle Clifford: Kiwi singer-songwriter Jamie McDell's new self-titled album
March 04, 2022 23:40 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBEstelle Clifford has been listening to Jamie McDell’s new self-titled album and gives it top marks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: The Very Last List of Vivian Walker, Em and Me
March 04, 2022 23:15 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBThe Very Last List of Vivian Walker – Megan Albany: New book from Award winning Australian Writer Vivian Walker is dying. This is not on her list of things to do. A darkly funny debut that proves even the most imperfect of lives is worth celebrating. Now that I've got cancer, I know I should be letting go and just being in the moment with my child but, seriously, what mother has got time to spend with their kids? Em and Me – Beth Morrey: The author of The Love Story of Missy Carmichael...
Mike Yardley: Free roaming in mighty Manawatu
March 04, 2022 23:06 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBMike Yardley has been roaming around mighty Manawatu, home of the Turbos and wind turbines. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malcolm Rands: Berm gardening, yes or no?
March 04, 2022 22:46 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBOne of the questions I get asked all the time is ,’why don’t we grow food on the grass beams on our street’ One of the biggest users of water and chemicals is actually our love affair with grass. Let alone the energy and petrol used to mow it. Back in European history, us peasants who came from there, used to have vegetable gardens and only the lords in their manors had lawns kept short and neat by sheep and groundsmen Now we are all lords and ladies but this has a high ecological cost. So ch...
Ruud Kleinpaste: Time for winter crops to go in
March 04, 2022 22:35 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBWinter crops need to go in! Might not feel like it, but winter is just around the corner. Soil is still warm-as, so when you plant seeds, they germinate quite quickly; take advantage of that helping hand, so that seedlings will grow quickly in the warm conditions, while they slow down on their way to lower temperatures. Brussels Sprouts: Sow now (early March); transplant the seedling in May in a pre-prepared bed in full sun with nice, friable soil with a good dollop of Lime (NOT dolomite lime...
Hannah McQueen: Banks are saying no, so what about second-tier lenders?
March 04, 2022 22:16 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBBank lending changes are prompting lots of borrowers to look at second-tier lenders when the banks say no. Enable.me's Hannah McQueen speaks to Francesca Rudkin about who exactly are these second-tier lenders and what you should look out for. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Stenhouse: Apple & Google in Ukraine's war zone, cryptocurrency transcends borders
March 04, 2022 22:06 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBApple & Google have turned off live data in their maps to protect the people of Ukraine Live map activity is great to help detect traffic and disruptions when life is normal, but in a war zone it can be dangerous. Both Google & Apple have now disabled these features which collect user data to show clusters of activity. In the US at least, the maps can show busy locations, such as how many people are at a particular gym or bar, but can also show hotspots such as shopping districts, beaches, o...
Tara Ward: The Dropout, Pieces of Her, Our Flag Means Death
March 04, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBThe Dropout: Based on the popular podcast and based on true events, The Dropout is a tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. Amanda Seyfried plays American entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, who develops healthcare technology that puts millions of patients at risk and loses everything in the blink of an eye (Disney+). Pieces of Her: this might well be your binge watch for the weekend! From the team behind Big Little Lies and The Undoing, Toni Collette stars in this thriller about one woma...
Dr Alice Boyes: Stress-free productivity with a clinical psychologist
March 04, 2022 21:36 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWe often feel like we never have enough time in the day and the time that we do have needs to made the most of! Luckily, we have the likes of clinical psychologist-turned-writer, Dr Alice Boyes, to save the day. Alice is a Kiwi based in the US and her blogs on the popular website Psychology Today garner millions of views. She has written a brand new book called Stress-Free Productivity. It’s a tool-kit to help readers flourish...without the burnout. Dr Alice Boyes joins Francesca Rudkin to ...
Nici Wickes: Custard squares to cheer you up!
March 04, 2022 21:16 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBWe all need a bit of cheering up after the week we’ve had so here’s an absolute favourite that’s worth the effort – custard slice! 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry 1L full fat milk 75g butter, chopped 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup sugar ½ cup custard powder or corn flour 4 egg yolks 1 cup icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 180 C. Line a 20-22cm tin with baking paper, allowing some to hang over the sides for easy removal later. Roll the pastry to slighter thinner an...
Chris Schulz: The Batman and the Kanye doco, Jeen-Yuhs
March 04, 2022 21:06 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBThe Batman The Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis. ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ - Kanye West documentary The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate d...
Kevin Milne: Dad's Army
March 04, 2022 20:56 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBKevin Milne wants to talk about an issue which, strangely, involves Dad's Army. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Francesca Rudkin: Let's crack on with RATs but good luck finding them
March 04, 2022 20:35 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBI am over Rapid Antigen Tests – and we’ve only been able to buy them for a week! Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the use of these tests. They alleviate the pressure on laboratories struggling to cope with testing numbers, and allow us to take responsibly for our own health as the contact tracing is overwhelmed. Most importantly, they allow people to keep earning a living, business and schools to stay open, and help critical services and supply chains to remain operational. We’ve seen the role...
Estelle Clifford: Avril Lavigne's new album, Love Sux
February 25, 2022 23:35 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBEstelle Clifford's been listening to Avril Lavigne's angsty new album, Love Sux. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Yardley: Eat and play in Palmy!
February 25, 2022 23:35 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBMike Yardley has been hanging out in the city of Palmerston North. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: The Fear Index and Dark Horse
February 25, 2022 23:15 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBThe Fear Index – Robert Harris: The Fear Index is a 2011 novel set in a period of roughly 24 hours from the 6 May 2010—the date of the British general election and the Flash Crash. It’s been made into a new film starring Josh Hartnett. Dark Horse – Greg Hurwtiz: Evan Smoak - Orphan X aka The Nowhere Man - is back at break-neck speed in a thrilling new adventure from Gregg Hurwitz. Having just survived an attack on his life Evan Smoak isn't interested in a new mission. But one finds him anyway...
Steven Dromgool: I love you but I'm not 'in love', should I leave?
February 25, 2022 22:50 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBRelationship expert Steven Dromgool gives us his advice on the age-old trick question: I love you but I'm not 'in love', should I leave? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Liquid fertilisers
February 25, 2022 22:35 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBIn the old days, when I was a long-haired hippie (!!!) I used to make my own liquid fertiliser for the organic garden. Two reasons: 1) it brought all sorts of elements into the top soil (beneficial for plants) 2) the liquid in the barrel often had the most amazing life-forms living in it (especially rat-tailed maggots! – I’ll get into details in a later episode of “Jack’s weird and wonderful world” Main plants to add to the barrel-with-water: Weeds! Weeds grow in your garden because condition...
Bob Campbell: Neudorf 2021 Rosie's Block Moutere Albariño
February 25, 2022 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBWine expert Bob Campbell has been tasting Neudorf 2021 Rosie's Block Moutere Albariño from Nelson. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Stenhouse: Tech and Ukraine
February 25, 2022 22:05 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBSocial Media is a minefield Now is the time to be very careful.. there is a lot of misinformation - whether deliberate or accidental - on the platforms. There's an account - @aircraftrack - that is tracking military aircraft and, based on this, has been accurately predicting when the air-attacks will take place. Then through live cameras and posts from citizens you can see the explosions from multiple angles. Concerns over internet access In a 21-st century war there are fears internet co...
Tara Ward: Raised by Refugees, Landscapers & Super Pumped
February 25, 2022 21:45 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBRaised by Refugees: a new New Zealand comedy. Pax Assadi is your typical 12-year-old from the early 2000s - obsessed with hip hop, girls, and Eddie Murphy. His parents came to New Zealand in the late '80s as refugees and want him to get good grades, but all Pax wants to do is fit in. However, a major international incident makes that very difficult (Neon). Landscapers: Olivia Colman and David Thewlis star in this crime drama based on true events. A seemingly ordinary British couple become th...
Pax Assadi: Comedian says 'Raised by Refugees' series his proudest moment yet
February 25, 2022 21:40 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBKiwi comedian Pax Assadi is no stranger to the stage. He started his career in stand-up comedy in 2012 and was nominated for the Billy T Award just a year later. However, his new project takes him from stage to screen. Pax has just released his new TV comedy series, Raised by Refugees. It’s based on his experience growing up in Aotearoa as a half-Pakistani and half-Iranian kid. His parents want him to study hard and eventually become a doctor but all Pax wants to do is fit in and feel accep...
Nici Wickes: Stone fruit tart
February 25, 2022 21:35 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBBefore we say goodbye to nectarines, plums, peaches and the rest of the summer stone fruit, make this tart and serve it with great dollops of cream. Makes one 23cm tart 1-2 sheets store-bought sweet shortcrust pastry 5-6 nectarines, plums, apricots or peaches Filling 100g unsalted butter, softened 100g (caster sugar 1 tablespoon plain flour 2 size 6 free-range eggs, 3 tsps vanilla extract 1 cup + 2 tablespoons ground almonds 1. Heat oven to 190 C. Place a tray in to heat up. 2. Roll out p...
Francesca Rudkin: Tom Holland's Uncharted and Albanian film, Hive
February 25, 2022 21:35 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBUncharted: Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland. Hive: An Albanian-Kosovan drama film about struggling widows who start a business to sell a local food product, hoping to provide for their families. Together, they find healing and solace in the new venture, but their will to live independently is soon...
Kevin Milne reflects on filming in Ukraine
February 25, 2022 21:11 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBEleven years ago, Kevin Milne spent two weeks in Ukraine filming a documentary for Intrepid Journeys. He speaks to Jack Tame about his experience visiting the country now at the centre of world news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: As the world order shifts, let’s hope it isn’t too bloody
February 25, 2022 20:56 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBThe World is changing before our eyes. Russian forces continue to advance into Ukraine. Residents in Kyiv are being handed guns as they prepare to try and defend their homes. I won’t pretend for a moment to be some high-placed geopolitical analyst but in watching the events in Eastern Europe this week I’ve been taken by a few things. 1) For all the tanks and artillery, paratroopers and fighter jets, Vladimir Putin continues to use information as perhaps his important and effective weapon. The...
Paul Stenhouse: Uber passenger rating & Y2K on the web
February 19, 2022 00:46 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBYou can now see the data powering your Uber rating Uber's new privacy center shows you a lot more of the data they collect about you...including your rating as a passenger. You can now see exactly how many 1-star rides are ruining your perfect 5-star score. They're also showing you how many rides you've taken, how many Eats orders you've made.. which makes for horrifying reading for some! Is the web facing a new Y2K style problem? Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, is about to h...
Catherine Raynes: The Maid and Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes
February 18, 2022 23:35 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBCatherine Raynes has been reading The Maid by Nita Prose and Again, Rachel - the first sequel from Marian Keyes about everyone's favourite character, Rachel Walsh. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Yardley: An autumn romp in Ruapehu
February 18, 2022 22:56 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBMike Yardley's been working up a sweat biking and hiking around Ruapehu on the Central Plateau. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malcolm Rands: Compost and change the world
February 18, 2022 22:36 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBOne of the easiest ways to make a difference in the climate emergency is composting your organic waste rather than throwing it in your rubbish bin Organic matter in your rubbish goes into the landfill where is starts composting in amongst your paper and plastic waste. This causes methane to build up, which is a strong greenhouse gas, and can also reintroduce some of the nasty chemicals and heavy metals back into our environment. Not good. If you have no room you can use a worm farm or bokashi...
Ruud Kleinpaste: White-tailed spiders!
February 18, 2022 22:16 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBThere are a lot of nonsense stories around white-tails. People seem to be very frightened of them; I blame the media, who don’t seem to have a scientific bone in their body These species are from Australia – came here in the 1800-s, probably with household goods in containers; we now have a couple of species Lampona cylindrata and Lampona murina. Recent taxonomic investigations showed there are 61 species of white-tails in Australia; imagine what we’ve missed out on so far! They are nocturnal...
Dr Bryan Betty on vaping
February 18, 2022 22:06 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBOur resident doctor Bryan Betty discusses vaping and its risks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tara Ward: Severance, Medici and Rose Matafeo's Starstruck
February 18, 2022 21:46 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBSeverence: Patricia Arquette and Christopher Walken star in this sci-fi drama about a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs (AppleTV+). Medici: The Magnificent: A historical political drama about the House of Medici, a powerful banking dynasty that wielded great influence in 15th-century Renaissance, Florence. Whe...
Marian Keyes: Irish author brings Rachel Walsh back in first ever sequel
February 18, 2022 21:35 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBGrown Ups, Sushi for Beginners, Rachel’s Holiday...all book titles you’re likely to recognise from Irish author Marian Keyes. More than 30 million copies of her novels have been sold worldwide, she’s one of Ireland’s most successful authors of all time and has a reputation as one of the nicest in the business. Marian has just released her 15th novel and first ever sequel, returning to the beloved character of Rachel Walsh. The wonderful Marian Keyes joins Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omny...
Nici Wickes: What to do with all those tomatoes? Pasta sauce!
February 18, 2022 21:15 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBThis recipe is for anyone who a. has too many tomatoes in the garden or b. loves the taste of summer in winter or c. adores pizza and/or pasta for dinner. So, pretty much everyone then! But even if you don’t grow your own tomatoes this recipe is for you because about now toms get cheap, really cheap in your local grocers and a few kgs made into pasta sauce now, can see you through many a dark winter’s night. Makes about 5 cups 2 medium onions, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3kg rip...
Francesca Rudkin: C'mon C'mon and The Worst Person in the World
February 18, 2022 20:56 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBC’mon C’mon When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away from Los Angeles. The Worst Person in the World A 2021 dark romantic comedy-drama film directed by Joachim Trier about a young woman battles indecisiveness as she traverses the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Milne: Police haven't 'gone soft' at Parliament
February 18, 2022 20:51 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBKevin Milne speaks to Jack Tame about how police are coping with the demonstrations at Parliament amidst claims they've "gone soft". LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.