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?
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Paul Stenhouse: Voting from your smart phone
January 24, 2020 21:21 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBIn Seattle, you'll be able to do democracy on your phone You won't be able to vote for the President.. but you will be able to vote for what's effectively Seattle's city council. It's being done to try and combat crazy low voter numbers. Less than 1% of registered voters bothered to vote in past years so hopefully if it's easier, more people will do it? That will be an interesting hypothesis to see play out! Google has developed a way to have a digital detox This is bonkers. Google has create...
Screentime: The Dead Lands, Avenue 5 and Cheer
January 24, 2020 21:20 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBThe Dead Lands: Based on the global film of the same name, the series follows Waka Nuku Rau, a murdered Māori warrior who’s sent back to the world of the living to redeem his sins (TVNZ OnDemand).Avenue 5: this new sci-fi comedy series created by Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and starring Hugh Laurie is set aboard an interplanetary cruise ship. After the ship malfunctions, the inept crew must try to maintain order and return the cruise ship to earth (Neon).Cheer: a documentary seri...
Annie Grace's Alcohol Experiment: How to give up alcohol in 30 days
January 24, 2020 21:11 - 14 minutes - 5.79 MBAs Kiwis recover from a Christmas and summer break likely full of alcohol and barbecues at the beach, one woman believes she's found the secret to giving up - or at least cutting back - on drinking. Former marketing executive Annie Grace tried to develop a tolerance to alcohol so she could keep up with her colleagues. She got to the stage where she was drinking two bottles of wine every night. And when she started to "not even feel it", she knew it was time to stop. Her new book, The Alcohol ...
Film review: Bombshell and Underwater
January 24, 2020 21:06 - 6 minutes - 2.49 MBMovie reviewer Chris Schulz has been giving Francesca his thoughts on new movies Bombshell and Underwater. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Nici Wickes: Stonefruit & ricotta tart
January 24, 2020 20:58 - 4 minutes - 1.69 MBStonefruit & ricotta tart This is a total summer treat using lovely Central Otago stone fruit – peaches, nectarines or apricots. Serves 8-10 1 sheet pre-rolled sweet short pastry 250g ricotta ½ cup brown sugar 2 tbsps maple syrup 3 medium eggs 140g ground almonds 1/3 cup chopped pistachios 3-4 apricots, peaches or nectarines, de-stoned Heat the oven 190 C. Place a tray in to heat. Line the base and sides of a 24cm tart tin with the pastry making sure there are no gaps. You will have t...
Francesca Rudkin: Why are we so underprepared for tourists?
January 24, 2020 20:57 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MBThis week, many parents around the country will be breathing a sigh of relief as kids begin drifting back to school. A bit of routine will be good for all of us, and a simpler juggle between work and family life will be a relief. But I love the holidays. No school lunches or after-school activities to scurry between. No set bedtimes or overseeing homework. Everyone relaxes into their own flow, finding ways to overcome boredom, and joy in simple things, like a beach, a swim, or a good book. C...
Kevin Milne: Cancer drug rules "grossly unfair"
January 24, 2020 20:47 - 5 minutes - 2.02 MBKevin Milne has been looking at 'grossly unfair' rules surrounding cancer medication. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Francesca Rudkin: Local actors shouldn't be prioritised over the best talent
January 17, 2020 23:20 - 4 minutes - 1.84 MBThe Lord of the Rings television series is an Amazon production that’s going to be filmed in New Zealand, and it’s predicted to be the most expensive TV series ever made. The budget is around NZ$1.3 billion - I find it a bit hard to get my head around that number. So we’re still benefiting from Sir Peter Jackson turning New Zealand into Middle Earth for the LOTR trilogy and The Hobbit. It would have been a shame if Scotland became known as the new Middle Earth - which apparently was a possibi...
Andrew Dickens: New music by FINNEAS
January 17, 2020 21:45 - 7 minutes - 3.19 MBAndrew Dickens has been reviewing the new album by artist FINNEAS, "Shelter". LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Book review: American Dirt and The Other Bennet Sister
January 17, 2020 21:41 - 6 minutes - 2.67 MBAmerican Dirt, Jeanine CumminsLydia Quixano Pérez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable.Even though she knows they’ll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up...
Mike Yardley: Safaris in South Africa
January 17, 2020 21:40 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBMike Yardley has been on safari in Kruger.LISTEN TO HIS TIPS ABOVE
Ruud Kleinpaste: Growing the best tomatoes
January 17, 2020 21:28 - 5 minutes - 2.07 MBGrowing the best tomatoes It’s great to have a go at these fruit – there are many many varieties too and everybody has their favourite ones. But there are some problems that can occur, whether you’re raising them in an open garden bed, or in a glasshouse/tunnelhouse. Tomato (potato) thrips: These are a nuisance interloper in NZ. They go here a few decades ago and will attack Solanaceous plants (potatoes, tomatoes, nightshades, poroporo, you name it). I used to get heaps of them when growing ...
Hannah McQueen: Helping kids into property investment
January 17, 2020 21:15 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBDo you have a mini-magnate at your house? Enable Me's Hannah McQueen has been looking at how can encourage your kids' property aspirations.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Paul Stenhouse: Why can't we edit on Twitter?
January 17, 2020 21:13 - 5 minutes - 2.13 MBMicrosoft's new Internet browser is rolling out It' still called Microsoft Edge, but it's got a whole new type of technology that's powering it. It's actually the same technology that Google uses for Chrome - they've open sourced it. It's Microsoft sort of conceding that Chrome is winning the browser war and they have more to gain by using their tech. It's seen by the industry as being highly performant, almost the standard for web rendering, but also let's people install one of millions of C...
Screentime: The New Pope, 4 Weddings and a Funeral, Dracula
January 17, 2020 21:04 - 5 minutes - 2.31 MBThe New Pope: HBO’s new series set in the world of the modern papacy is a follow on from the 2016 hit The Young Pope, with an all-star cast that includes Jude Law and John Malkovich (Neon) Dracula: the creators of Sherlock turn their talent to the horror genre, bringing the creepy Count Dracula to life in a series the Guardian called “a blood-sucking delight that leaves you thirsty for more” (Netflix)4 Weddings and a Funeral: created by Mindy Kaling, this rom-com series is inspired by the 199...
Sean Carroll: We're all existing in parallel universes
January 17, 2020 21:01 - 13 minutes - 5.59 MBThe strange thing about this morning’s guest Sean Carroll, is there is more than one of him.In fact, he thinks there’s an infinite number of Sean Carrolls, all existing in parallel universes. It might seem like sci-fi gobbledegook, but he’s actually very well qualified to talk about these things, as a world-renowned theoretical physicist. Sean Carroll is coming to New Zealand for his stage show “The universe explained" and has been speaking to Francesca Rudkin.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Nici Wickes: Ham and Egg Pie
January 17, 2020 20:39 - 5 minutes - 2.21 MBHam & Egg Pie Use up any leftover ham in this take on the old favourite bacon and egg pie. The thick cut ham makes it better than the original I reckon. Serves 8 400g flaky puff pastry 2 tbsps wholegrain mustard 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 350g sliced ham off the bone 6-8 free range eggs 1 large handful minted peas Egg wash Turn the oven onto 200 C fan bake and preheat an oven tray. Line a 20x15cm tin with baking paper. Cut the pastry block in half and roll each half to fit the tin l...
Kevin Milne: Can you correctly draw the NZ map?
January 17, 2020 20:37 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBCould you draw a fairly accurate map of NZ? Kevin Milne's been looking at how we're all getting it wrong.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Film review: 1917 and Bad Boys for Life
January 17, 2020 20:34 - 7 minutes - 2.84 MBFilm critic Chris Schulz has been taking a look at 1917 and Bad Boys for Life. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Jack Tame's highlights of the year
January 02, 2020 01:11 - 13 minutes - 7.97 MBJack Tame goes back over some of the best interviews of the year.
Nici Wickes: Tips for Christmas cooking
January 02, 2020 01:11 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MBNici Wickes joins Jack Tame in the studio to impart some tips for cooks during the festive season.
At the Flicks: Paddington & Annie
January 02, 2020 01:10 - 7 minutes - 4.46 MBDarren Bevan joins Jack Tame to talk about the remake of Annie, Paddington bear hits the screen again, and Guardians of the Galaxy is out on DVD.
Andrew Saville: Black Caps win series
January 02, 2020 01:10 - 6 minutes - 3.44 MBAndrew Saville joins Jack Tame to talk the Black Caps, Dan Carter, and Auckland FC.
Kevin Milne: Thoughts for Christmas
January 02, 2020 01:10 - 6 minutes - 3.64 MBKevin Milne joins Jack Tame to offer his Christmas wishes to some deserving folks.
Kerre McIvor: 'The Woman Who Stole My Life'
January 02, 2020 01:09 - 5 minutes - 3.04 MBKerre McIvor reviews 'The Woman Who Stole My Life' by Marian Keyes.
Janet Wilson: Media shake-up
January 02, 2020 01:09 - 4 minutes - 2.47 MBJanet Wilson talks to Jack Tame about the amalgamation between TV3 and MediaWorks.
John Hawkesby: Christmas wine stocking fillers
January 02, 2020 01:08 - 4 minutes - 2.47 MBJohn Hawkesby recommends a few Christmas wine stocking fillers to Jack Tame.
Lynda Hallinan: How to grow mint
January 02, 2020 01:07 - 5 minutes - 2.91 MBLynda Hallinan explains the best method for growing mint to Jack Tame.
Polly Gillespie: Royals' US visit
January 02, 2020 01:07 - 5 minutes - 3.24 MBPolly Gillespie discusses the royals' visit to New York with Jack Tame.
Tim Beveridge: Christmas songs
January 02, 2020 01:06 - 5 minutes - 3.35 MBTim Beveridge talks to Jack Tame about releasing an album of Christmas songs.
Rawinia Everett: Woman's rugby player of the year
January 02, 2020 01:06 - 10 minutes - 6.25 MBBlack Ferns and Counties Manukau loose forward Rawinia Everett talks to Jack tame about winning the Woman's Player of the Year award at the Rugby Awards.
Darren Bevan at the flicks: December 13, 2014
January 02, 2020 01:06 - 6 minutes - 3.67 MBDarren Bevan reviews 'The Hobbit: The battle of the five armies', Sex Tape' and 'Housebound'with Jack Tame.
Andrew Saville: Heated Australia, India cricket test
January 02, 2020 01:05 - 7 minutes - 4 MBAndrew Saville discusses the emotionally charged cricket test between Australia and India in Adelaide with Jack Tame.
Kevin Milne: Kiwi primary schools are too much fun
January 02, 2020 01:05 - 7 minutes - 4.12 MBKevin Milne shares his thoughts on New Zealand primary school experience.
Darren Bevan: December 6, 2014
January 02, 2020 01:04 - 5 minutes - 3.31 MBDarren Bevan reviews 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' & 'What We Did On Our Holiday' and shares his insight to Jack Tame.
Mike Yardley: Travel trends for 2020
December 21, 2019 00:57 - 7 minutes - 2.95 MBListen to the audio above as Mike Yardley shares his travel trends for the year ahead! LISTEN ABOVE
Andrew Dickens: Harry Styles' new album
December 20, 2019 21:42 - 4 minutes - 1.94 MBAndrew Dickens has been reviewing Harry Styles' new album, Fine Lines. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Catherine Raynes: Best books of 2019
December 20, 2019 21:41 - 5 minutes - 2.03 MBCatherine Raynes has been sharing her favourite books of 2019. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Steven Dromgool: When it's not a Merry Christmas
December 20, 2019 21:19 - 11 minutes - 4.49 MBOur relationships expert Steven Dromgool's been looking at how Christmas can be a sad time of year. He's got some tips on how to deal with grief over the holiday period. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Ruud Kleinpaste: Christmas presents for my insect friends
December 20, 2019 21:17 - 4 minutes - 1.76 MBChristmas presents for my insect friends Few people realise how large my whanau is. I'm lucky to have a loving wife, a few kids plus partners and now three grandkids. Then there's the extended lot in the Netherlands and it soon ads up in terms of Christmas presents; especially for a Dutchman! But this is really only the beginning. In my garage I keep a whole menagerie of spineless animals that do a great job during the year in classrooms and teacher training courses. Invertebrates that have ...
Hannah McQueen: Managing gig-based income
December 20, 2019 20:43 - 4 minutes - 1.77 MBIf you're a freelancer, you might get to this time of year and find things are getting a bit tight. EnableMe's Hannah McQueen's been looking at managing your gig-based income to avoid issues when work dries up a bit. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Paul Stenhouse: New rules for 'influencers'
December 20, 2019 20:22 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBSmart homes are going to get a little smarter The big makers are developing a "connectivity standard" to allow for better access between products. At the moment you can quickly find yourself in a walled garden and struggle to get your voice assistant of choice to speak with your connected lights, switches, coffee makers, blinds or curtains. It might mean you'll need various hubs to make things work. That will hopefully change as the operators circle around a standard. Perhaps basic features ...
Tara Ward: What to watch after Christmas dinner
December 20, 2019 20:20 - 4 minutes - 1.66 MBGavin & Stacey: A Christmas Special: it’s been ten years since the much loved British comedy Gavin and Stacey ended, but creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have reunited the cast for a special Christmas episode (Boxing Day, TVNZ2, 7pm) Elton John: Uncensored: Sir Elton John talks to Graham Norton, looking back at his extraordinary life and a career spanning over 50 years (Sunday, TVNZ1, 8:10pm)Celebrity Bake Off NZ: six brave Kiwi celebrities enter the Bake Off tent to raise money for chari...
Kim Crossman: Actress turns depression journey into new podcast
December 20, 2019 20:19 - 12 minutes - 5.18 MBBubbly blonde actress Kim Crossman doesn’t fit the stereotype of someone who might struggle with mental health.But that’s the exact assumption she’s about to fight, with her new podcast. After finding herself in a dark place this year, she had to address a pretty serious bout of depression, and turned her journey into a new podcast “Pretty Depressed", due to be released early next year. She’s brought some massive stars along for the ride: Entourage’s Kevin Connolly, comedian George Lopez, J...
Nici Wickes: Christmas salads
December 20, 2019 20:16 - 4 minutes - 1.79 MBNici's go-to salad dressing ¼ cup good quality olive oil 2 tbsps lemon juice or red wine vinegar 1 tsp wholegrain mustard Salt & pepper to season Shake it all up in a jar. Add some toasted cumin seeds for a Middle Eastern or Mexican note or add half a teaspoon of sesame oil and replace the lemon juice with lime or rice wine for an Asian flavour. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Francesca Rudkin: Is Cats one of the worst movies of all time?
December 20, 2019 20:14 - 9 minutes - 3.99 MBFrancesca Rudkin has been taking a look at Cats, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Kevin Milne: Christmas wishes for 2019
December 20, 2019 20:11 - 5 minutes - 2.32 MBKevin's got some special Christmas wishes for our last show of the year. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Jack Tame: Five tips for a Merry Christmas!
December 20, 2019 20:09 - 5 minutes - 2 MBI LOVE Christmas. Love it. Love the food. Love the banter. Love squabbling with my siblings and all the silly traditions that get built up over time. It is, far and away, my favourite time of year. And given I consider myself a bonafide Christmas expert, I want to share with you my five tips for the perfect big day this year: Experiences are better than things. This is the same piece of advice I give you every year. As far as I’m concerned they can put those words on my headstone. If you are...
Music review: Camila Cabello's new album
December 13, 2019 22:14 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBAndrew Dickens has been reviewing Camila Cabello's new album, Romance. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
Book review: Second Sleep and Black Sun
December 13, 2019 22:13 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBThis week, Catherine Raynes reviews two new exciting books for you to read. Second Sleep - Robert Harris From the internationally best-selling author of Fatherland and the Cicero Trilogy–a chilling and dark new thriller unlike anything Robert Harris has done before. 1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote Exmoor village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artefacts–coins, fragments of glass, human bones–which the old parso...