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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Ruud Kleinpaste: Worms are cool
May 28, 2021 23:53 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBIn NZ, we have more than 200 described species of Earthworms, and we’re still finding new ones! Most of them, about 170 species, are NATIVE earthworms belonging to 3 families. They are more or less restricted to native habitats; forests and tussock-lands. We know relatively little about these species – some may be very rare. INTRODUCED species are in pasture and modified landscapes. They got here in plants and soil material from overseas. Some were deliberately introduced as they were fo...
Hannah McQueen: Is it time to review your KiwisSaver?
May 28, 2021 23:46 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBHannah McQueen told Jack Tame it’s a great time to review not only your contributions, but your settings and provider. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Stenhouse: What can we learn from the Waikato DHB hack?
May 28, 2021 23:19 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBWhat can we learn from the Waikato DHB hack? Ransomware is usually added to a system by an individual. There was a very good chance that someone either clicked on a bad link, or opened a bad file (it could even be a Word or Excel doc) which infected the network. It only takes one person to do this. It's crucial that people are on the lookout for phishing scams - you should be very careful about opening things sent to you by unknown senders. These actors will sometimes appear to be legitimate...
Screentime: The Me You Can't See, In Treatment and Start Up
May 28, 2021 23:11 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBTara Ward takes you through her top picks on the telly this week. The Me You Can’t See: Exec-produced by Oprah and Prince Harry, this docuseries explores mental health issues and emotional well-being with special guests (AppleTV+) In Treatment: Ten years after the last season of this Emmy award winning drama, In Treatment returns for a new season. Starring Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), the series focuses on a therapist in session with various patients, and now the office is her home du...
Chris Gardner: The real-life dad from the film 'The Pursuit of Happiness'
May 28, 2021 23:03 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAnyone who’s watched the movie Pursuit of Happiness will know the story of Chris Gardner. The movie is based on his best settling book and details his life sleeping rough with his young son while he was doing an internship as a stock broker. Chris eventually founded his own brokerage firm Gardner Rich & Co and has now written a new book, 'Permission to Dream.' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nici Wickes: Simple Egg Curry
May 28, 2021 22:51 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBEggs are a wonderful source of protein and they’re often included in curries in countries where meat and poultry is more scarce, to add protein to the dish. This super simple curry is perfect for a quick dinner. Serves 2 4 free-range eggs, hard boiled & peeled ¼ cup cooking oil 1 onion, sliced thinly 2 tbsps red curry paste 1 cup crushed tomatoes, canned is fine 1 cup coconut milk Heat a pan and fry boiled eggs in hot oil until brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside. F...
Francesca Rudkin: Cruella and A Quiet Place 2
May 28, 2021 22:47 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBCruella A live-action feature film following the evil exploits of Cruella de Vil, the villain from the Disney film, "101 Dalmatians'. A Quiet Place 2 Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list...
Andrew Saville: Is Super Rugby Trans-Tasman worth it?
May 28, 2021 22:39 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBSurprise, surprise. Another transtasman match, another blowout result. On a cold and dewy night in Napier the Hurricanes banked their third bonus point win from as many matches in this lopsided competition, improving New Zealand's dominance to 11-0, with Salesi Rayasi producing a standout performance from the left wing in a record victory over the Western Force. After two competitive outings in home defeats to the Chiefs and Highlanders, this was a reality check for the Force as the conceded ...
Kevin Milne: Prince Phillip's children told they can 'take what they like' from 13,000 book collection
May 28, 2021 22:15 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBAfter the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, many were wondering how his large fortune would be divided up. The Duke, who passed away at 99, had amassed quite a large fortune throughout his lifetime, much like his wife and monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Philip left an estimated $58.5 million when he died last month, and it was reported on Friday that "three key men in his life" were left money from his will, according to a royal insider. While the majority of his estate is li...
Jack Tame: Opera Drama Underscores Operas Problems
May 28, 2021 21:52 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBWhen was the last time you went to the opera? No, here’s a better trivia question: what two shows are being staged by New Zealand Opera this year? Can you tell me? I’ll give you a hint. One of them’s among the best-known operas of all time. The other is the name of a character from The Matrix. Tough? Hmm. The answer is The Marriage of Figaro and (M)orpheus. If you didn’t get it, don’t beat yourself up. I didn’t either. And I’m gonna hazard a guess and suggest... most of us don’t know what o...
Catherine Raynes: Book picks (2)
May 22, 2021 00:23 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThis week, Catherine Raynes has been reading China by Edward Rutherford and Northern Spy by Flynn Berry.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Estelle Clifford: New from Twenty One Pilots
May 22, 2021 00:16 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBMusic reviewer Estelle Clifford has been listening to the new album from Twenty One Pilots, Scaled and Icy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Garlic planting
May 22, 2021 00:11 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBIt's garlic planting time - you can be earlier than “that shortest day” myth! Usually people say: plant on shortest day and harvest on the longest day. That gives a bit of an indication of how garlic “likes it”. But over the past decade I noticed a few problems with garlic that are difficult to control and the most important one is rust disease. It’s a fungal disorder that hammers the bulb-forming members of alliums (onion genus group of the family amaryllidaceae). The fungus enters the lon...
Steven Dromgool: Building male friendships
May 21, 2021 23:59 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBRelationship expert Steven Dromgool has been looking at more platonic relationships this morning, with some tips on how men can build male friendships. MenzShed https://menzshed.org.nz/ Mankind Project https://www.mkp.org.nz/ Men Being Real Weekend https://www.essentiallymen.net/menbeingreal Steven Dromgool020 4735283 Book Steven online here Check out our amazing online resource for couples - Love in a Time of Covid Learn how to improve communication, de-escalate conflict and deepen yo...
Mike Yardley: Whanganui River adventures
May 21, 2021 23:46 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBIt had long been on my wish list to grasp a flavour of one of our most evocative rivers, carving its way through the heart of the North Island. The mighty Whanganui, New Zealand's longest navigable river, stretching for 290km from its genesis as an alpine stream on the slopes of Mount Tongariro. My first foray with the awa began by following its lower reaches, from Whanganui to Pīpīriki on the winding trail of the Whanganui River Road. It’s an intimate, authentic and picturesque 64km-long riv...
Bob Campbell: Broaden your wine horizons
May 21, 2021 23:17 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBBob Campbell's wine pick this is La Multa 2018 Garnacha at $19.99.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Stenhouse: Fords says move over Tesla with new EV pickup
May 21, 2021 23:11 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBMove over Tesla: Ford's hitting the electric scene Not just with any car, but America's best selling vehicle the F-150. It's a massive ute - known over here as a "pickup truck" - which has the same shape people love and is less than $40,000 USD brand new. There's hope that this model will be the magic that pulls the masses over to electric.. so much so it's being compared to Ford's Model T which did the same thing with petrol automobiles in 1908. Electric cars are much cheaper to maintain, s...
Jack Tame: A plea to NZ Rugby
May 21, 2021 23:02 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBMay 22, 2021. Mark Robinson, CEO NZ Rugby. 100 Molesworth Street, Wellington. Dear Mark, I get it. I know it’s been an ugly few weeks. I know that every Tom, Dick, and Harriet has been texting and ringing you at all hours of the day, pleading this way and that, for you to make a final call on the Silver Lake deal. I know you’ve needed one of those special battery packs that you carry around to charge up your phone when the battery gets low, and you’ve been in so many meetings that you acc...
Tara Ward: Screentime (6)
May 21, 2021 22:56 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBScreentime Queen Tara Ward has some picks for your weekend watching. Whitstable Pearl: A light British drama about single mum Pearl (Kerry Godliman, After Life) who starts a private detective agency, which she runs from her family restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all kinds of cases. But when a friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town DCI Mike McGuire (Acorn TV, 24 May). Solos: ...
Teeks: Taking soul on tour
May 21, 2021 22:47 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBKiwi muscian Teeks' incredible soul voice has taken the world by storm.He released his album “Something to Feel” earlier this year, and he’s about to tour the new music. Teeks has been speaking to Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Francesca Rudkin: The Artist’s Wife, and The Woman in the Window
May 21, 2021 22:41 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThis week, Francesca Rudkin has been watching drama The Artist’s Wife and thriller The Woman in the Window. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nici Wickes: Whole Banana Bread
May 21, 2021 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBWhen thinking about food waste the focus is often on how we’re wasting money and vital resources but there’s another element to it; Wasted food ends up in landfill which has adverse effects on our environment. So, here’s a recipe for banana bread that’s not only 100% delicious but it also uses the WHOLE banana, skin and all! Makes 8-10 slices ¾ cup sultanas ¼ cup boiling water 125g butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 large very ripe bananas, rinsed in water ½ cup walnut ...
Kevin Milne: Could you raise 17 children?
May 21, 2021 22:28 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBNew Zealanders need to have more babies. This week, we've learned the average family size needs to rise from 2.1 to 2.4. Kevin Milne's been talking to Jack Tame about a family he knows with 17 kids - and what we could learn from them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Minchin: Australian satirical musician returning to New Zealand
May 15, 2021 00:12 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAussie musician, comedian, actor and composer Tim Minchin is defying Covid by planning a tour of New Zealand - and even more bravely, the UK. His tour will include work from his first studio album “Apart Together”, which, while being perfectly named for 2020, was written before Covid really hit. It's a return of 2019’s sell-out visit to our shores and it’s called “BACK”, billed as “Old Songs, New Songs, F*** You Songs”. Minchin, who is also known for writing the musical Matilda and the TVN...
Mike Yardley: Uplift yourself in the Hutt Valley
May 15, 2021 00:09 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBBy any measure it’s a heritage-heavyweight, a blockbuster trail and a star specimen of Upper Hutt’s sparkling outdoorsy credentials. The Remutaka Cycle Trail is one of New Zealand’s Great Rides and the flagship section of this riveting circuit is indisputably the Remutaka Rail Trail, for the intimate experience with the Remutaka Incline. Built in 1878, this historic inter-provincial rail route between the Hutt Valley and Cross Creek, Featherston is now a politely graded 18 km walking and cycl...
Estelle Clifford: The Black Keys' new album Delta Kream
May 15, 2021 00:08 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBMusic reviewer Estelle Clifford has been listening to new music from The Black Keys: the new album Delta Kream. She joined Jack Tame to share her thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: Duchess, Countess and The Road Trip
May 15, 2021 00:03 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBCatherine Raynes has been reading Duchess, Countess by Catherine Ostler and The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malcolm Rands: Recycling pro-tips
May 14, 2021 23:49 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBNot everything can be recycled ... We’ve talked about things you can recycle, here are the things to keep out: Plastic bags, food and garden waste, hazardous waste and chemicals, polystyrene trays and packaging, coffee cups, batteries, nappies, clothing window glass, mirrors or light bulbs, cookware, electrical items, building waste and medical waste. But even things that can be recycled will go straight in landfill if you’ve put it into plastic bags, because no one wants to puts their hand...
Hannah McQueen: Keeping cash under the mattress - is it a good strategy?
May 14, 2021 23:40 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBAn unexpected side effect of COVID is lots of people have been hoarding cash. Around $600m more cash seems to be in circulation. enable.me's Hannah McQueen has been talking to Jack Tame about why we want to have cash on hand - and whether it poses any major issues.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tara Ward: The Underground Railway, Halston and Secrets Bridesmaids Business
May 14, 2021 23:35 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBThe Underground Railway: a 10 part adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a young woman named Cora who escapes a Georgia plantation and boards a train on a harrowing trip as she seeks true freedom while being hunted by a notorious slave catcher (Amazon Prime Video)Halston: Ewan McGregor stars in this drama based on the life of American designer Halston, as he leverages his single, invented name into a worldwide fashion empire synonymous with luxury, sex, status and fame. (Netfli...
Ruud Kleinpaste: Trillions of cicadas about to emerge in 15 US states
May 14, 2021 23:32 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBLove is in the air this spring in the eastern United States, where billions of cicadas will soon appear in the biggest emergence event since 2004. The insects are part of a group called Brood X — also known as the Great Eastern Brood — which is expected in a geographical range stretching from Tennessee to New York. These cicadas have been subterranean for 17 years, tunneling and feeding beneath the soil. When they are back above ground, finding a mate will be, understandably, a top priority. ...
Paul Stenhouse: Hackers force closure of a vital fuel pipeline and Clubhouse shows
May 14, 2021 23:23 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBRansomware attacks draw headlines when they take down major operations: hospitals, cities and most recently, a US fuel pipeline. Not only do cybercriminals scam businesses demanding large sums of money or they'll wreak havoc on their computer systems, this week's gas shortages showed how it can also have broader impacts. But ransomware against individuals — specifically, anyone who uses the internet — can also be very damaging. Hackers can lock computers and threaten to delete or expose sensi...
Nici Wickes: Bread basics and no knead focaccia
May 14, 2021 22:25 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBIf you’re new to bread making then making this simple Italian slab bread is a great place to start. 2 ½ cups warm water 2 tsps instead yeast 2 tsps honey or sugar 600g (just shy of 5 cups) high grade flour ¼ cup olive oil Fresh rosemary 1 tbsp sea salt 1. In a large bowl gently stir together the water, yeast and honey. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until it’s foamy. 2. Add flour and salt and mix until a scraggy dough forms and no dry flour remains. 3. Add a decent splash of olive oil to another l...
Kevin Milne: Calling out call centres
May 14, 2021 22:20 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBYou know when you call a business, and they're experiencing 'higher than normal call volumes'? Kevin Milne doesn't believe them. Jack Tame's been asking him why. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Francesca Rudkin: Those Who Wish Me Dead and Finding You
May 14, 2021 22:15 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBMovie reviewer Francesca Rudkin has been watching new Angelina Jolie thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead, and Irish romcom Finding You. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: My childhood memories of David McPhail
May 14, 2021 22:09 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBWhen I was a kid, one of the greatest treats in my life was to be allowed to stay up and watch TV with my mum and dad. It didn’t happen all that often. It might surprise you, given I’ve spent half my life working in TV, to know that we weren’t really a big TV family. My parents liked what they liked and disliked pretty much everything else. And instead of trying new stuff, they would get a VHS and record their favourite programmes, then watch them over and over and over again. In the 1990s, t...
Estelle Clifford: New music from Amy Shark
May 08, 2021 00:07 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBAmy Shark is an Aussie indie pop singer-songwriter, but don’t let that make her sound small-time. She’s just released her new album ‘Cry Forever' which features collaborations with Travis Barker and Ed Sheeran. Estelle Clifford has been taking a listen for Jack Tame. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Yardley: Blazing Trails in Tasman Bay
May 08, 2021 00:04 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBIf you’re crafting plans for some fresh and sublime adventures this spring and summer, sun-splashed Tasman Bay, at the top of the South, is a spell-binding proposition. Tickle your toes in the golden sand, savour drool-worthy food, feast your eyes on the burgeoning arts trail, graze from the vineyards and famed craft beer scene or try your hand at some enthralling soft adventure. Cable Bay Adventure Park certainly ticks all the boxes for thrilling outdoorsy adventures. Champion multi-sporters...
Catherine Raynes: Tall Bones and Sharon Stone's new book
May 08, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBBook reviewer Catherine Raynes has been reading The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone and Tall Bones by Anna Bailey.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steven Dromgool: Caring for kids post-separation
May 07, 2021 23:50 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBRelationships expert Steven Dromgool has been talking to Jack Tame about the best ways to care for kids post-separation. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Klein: Growing fruit in small spaces
May 07, 2021 23:05 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBPlanting fruit producing systems in small spaces Last week, we looked at saving space in the garden and still grow fruit trees. One of the topics was grafting fruit tree wood on a root stock that supressed growth. Some fruit trees are available as multiple-grafts: imagine a plum tree with two or three different varieties grafted on different sides of that one tree! You can add a pollinator and an extra variety for extended plum harvests. You can get triple-grafted apples, nectarines, you na...
Paul Stenhouse: Trump's social media ban
May 07, 2021 22:59 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBTrump is forced to stay off Facebook & Instagram for now The basics of the ruling was that the board believes that Facebook did the right thing - suspending the account for enough time to protect against "imminent harm". Facebook has a pretty clear policy and approach to this. Here's something odd though.. there's a bit of a technicality. At the moment Trump's ability to post is turned off indefinitely, but he's not permanently suspended. THey have a policy which allows for a permanent suspe...
Tara Ward: Screentime Ronald and Beatrix, Utopia and The Masked Singer
May 07, 2021 22:48 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBRoald and Beatrix: Dawn French and Rob Brydon star in this heartwarming TV film inspired by the true events of Roald Dahl’s childhood meeting with Beatrix Potter (Neon). Utopia: An Australian satire set inside the offices of the "Nation Building Authority", a newly created government organization responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects (Netflix). The Masked Singer NZ: based on the South Korean series King Of Mask Singer, The Masked Singer NZ is a reality singing competiti...
Sue Brierley: Mum from the movie "Lion" on why she chose to adopt
May 07, 2021 22:42 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBTo celebrate Mother's Day, here is an incredible true story about an Australian mother, her adopted child from India Saroo, and his life-long search for his birth mother. Saroo became an orphan aged five, after accidentally boarding a train to a different city. He barely remembered anything about his family, but managed to find them after a search using Google Earth. His story is depicted in the book A Long Way Home, which was later made into the movie Lion. His Mum, Sue Brierley, was play...
Francesca Rudkin: Locked Down and Twist
May 07, 2021 22:21 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBMovie reviewer Francesca Rudking has been watching COVID-themed heist movie Locked Down, and modern take on Oliver Twist; Twist.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nici Wickes: Mother’s Day Sticky buns
May 07, 2021 22:20 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBMother’s Day Sticky buns This is one of the simplest and quickest sticky bun recipes I know and the buns are top notch. Makes 9 large buns Topping ½ cup brown sugar 3 big tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons maple syrup Filling 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup brown sugar 3 teaspoons mixed spice 1 cup walnut pieces Dough 3 tablespoons warm water 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups plain flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup...
Kevin Milne: How COVID's affecting my personal style
May 07, 2021 22:14 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBKevin Milne's made a special purchase this week - and he's got a high-profile epidimiologist to thank for his new personal style. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Joe Biden's quiet success
May 07, 2021 22:12 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBHe’s only been in the job three months but once again this week Joe Biden showed why he might actually accomplish more change than any President in decades. Biden spoke out against the big pharmaceutical industry that for so long has weilded massive lobbying power in U.S politics. When it comes to the Covid-19 vaccines, Biden said, intellectual property rights should be waived. If the WTO agrees with Biden, all manner of vaccine producers will be able to take up production to help out the par...
Francesca Rudkin: Land and James and Isey
May 01, 2021 01:33 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBMovie reviewer Francesca Rudkin has been watching Land and Kiwi documentary James and Isey.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: The Bone Code and Empire of Pain
May 01, 2021 01:28 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBBook reiewer Catherine Raynes has been reading The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keffe.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.