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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Nici Wickes: Rainbow Tart
January 26, 2018 21:05 - 3 minutes - 1.51 MBNEWSTALK ZB Rainbow tart Pretty as a picture and tasting like a dream this tomato tart is also super simple to prepare. Great for lunch or served with a salad for a simple supper. Makes 1 x 25cm tart 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk mixed for egg wash. Filling 2 handfuls basil leaves ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup olive oil 100g goat feta 75g Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp sea salt & freshly ground black pepper Topping 10-12 medium tomatoes (use red and yello...
Jacks night with a mosquito
January 26, 2018 21:00 - 5 minutes - 2.09 MBJackopens today show with his night with a mosquito and how he dealt with the annoying insect while he tried to sleep. LISTEN ABOVE TO HIS UNFORTUNATE ORDEAL
Francesca Rudkin: Darkest Hour, The Post and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri
January 20, 2018 13:46 - 7 minutes - 3.12 MBLISTEN ABOVE as Film reviewer Francesca Rudkin talks to Jack Tame about the latest film releases. Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas Francesca’s verdict: 4 out 5 The Post Directed by Steven Speilberg. Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks Francesca’s verdict: 3 out of 5 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson,Sam Rockwell and Peter Dinklage Francesca’s verdict: 5 out of 5!
Weinstein a 'complete creep': Kiwi screenwriter Anthony McCarten
January 20, 2018 13:10 - 18 minutes - 7.29 MBKiwi filmmaker and writer Anthony McCarten has followed up the success of his Oscar-nominated debut with another story of a modern British legend. The New Zealand-born writer, based in London and Los Angeles, received international acclaim writing The Theory of Everything — a biographical romantic drama film on the life of Stephen and Jane Hawking and which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. His new movie, Darkest Hour, tells of Winston Churchi...
Screen time: The lastest on Netflix, JK Rowling doco and applications open for Project runway
January 20, 2018 12:26 - 4 minutes - 1.81 MBBritish comedy-drama ‘End of the World’ is Netflix’s latest success story ‘My Next Guest’, David Letterman’s new in-depth series of interviews has just landed on Netflix J.K. Rowling fans will love Prime's documentary ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ (Tuesday 23 January, 8.30pm) Applications for the inaugural NZ season of ‘Project Runway’ are now open
Nici Wickes: Plum & coconut vanilla cake
January 20, 2018 11:39 - 4 minutes - 1.69 MBMoist, heavily scented with vanilla and deliciously fruity, this cake is beyond good! Makes 1 x 24cm square cake 140g butter, softened 1 ¼ cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup ground almonds 2 heaped tbsps flour (can use GF) 1 tsp baking powder 3 tsp vanilla extract 10-12 smallish plums, halved and pitted 2 tsps lemon juice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp extra caster sugar ½ cup coconut flakes Preheat oven to 180 C. Grease and line 24CM cake tin, leaving plenty of overhang of baking paper as this assis...
Francesca Rudkin: Darkest Hour, The Post and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri
January 20, 2018 00:46 - 7 minutes - 3.12 MBLISTEN ABOVE as Film reviewer Francesca Rudkin talks to Jack Tame about the latest film releases. Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas Francesca’s verdict: 4 out 5 The Post Directed by Steven Speilberg. Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks Francesca’s verdict: 3 out of 5 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson,Sam Rockwell and Peter Dinklage Francesca’s verdict: 5 out of 5!
Weinstein a 'complete creep': Kiwi screenwriter Anthony McCarten
January 20, 2018 00:10 - 18 minutes - 7.29 MBKiwi filmmaker and writer Anthony McCarten has followed up the success of his Oscar-nominated debut with another story of a modern British legend. The New Zealand-born writer, based in London and Los Angeles, received international acclaim writing The Theory of Everything — a biographical romantic drama film on the life of Stephen and Jane Hawking and which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. His new movie, Darkest Hour, tells of Winston Churchi...
Screen time: The lastest on Netflix, JK Rowling doco and applications open for Project runway
January 19, 2018 23:26 - 4 minutes - 1.81 MBBritish comedy-drama ‘End of the World’ is Netflix’s latest success story ‘My Next Guest’, David Letterman’s new in-depth series of interviews has just landed on Netflix J.K. Rowling fans will love Prime's documentary ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ (Tuesday 23 January, 8.30pm) Applications for the inaugural NZ season of ‘Project Runway’ are now open
Nici Wickes: Plum & coconut vanilla cake
January 19, 2018 22:39 - 4 minutes - 1.69 MBMoist, heavily scented with vanilla and deliciously fruity, this cake is beyond good! Makes 1 x 24cm square cake 140g butter, softened 1 ¼ cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup ground almonds 2 heaped tbsps flour (can use GF) 1 tsp baking powder 3 tsp vanilla extract 10-12 smallish plums, halved and pitted 2 tsps lemon juice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp extra caster sugar ½ cup coconut flakes Preheat oven to 180 C. Grease and line 24CM cake tin, leaving plenty of overhang of baking paper as this assis...
Tara Ward: Screen Time reviews the TV Christmas highlights
December 15, 2017 22:56 - 4 minutes - 1.81 MBTara Ward reviews the best of the small screen's festive offerings. The Hollow CrownBenedict Cumberbatch, Dame Judie Dench and Sophie Okenado star in a spectacular, sexed-up version of Shakespeare's Plantagenets (Lightbox, December 19). QuizmasKiwi Celebs present the year in review in the style of a pub quiz (Duke, Boxing Day). Victoria A 'one off' Victoria Christmas special. Your standard Boxing Day costume drama (TVNZ1, Boxing Day). All Aboard the Sleigh RideNo commentary no music a two-h...
Tara Ward: Screen Time reviews the TV Christmas highlights
December 15, 2017 22:56 - 4 minutes - 1.81 MBTara Ward reviews the best of the small screen's festive offerings. The Hollow CrownBenedict Cumberbatch, Dame Judie Dench and Sophie Okenado star in a spectacular, sexed-up version of Shakespeare's Plantagenets (Lightbox, December 19). QuizmasKiwi Celebs present the year in review in the style of a pub quiz (Duke, Boxing Day). Victoria A 'one off' Victoria Christmas special. Your standard Boxing Day costume drama (TVNZ1, Boxing Day). All Aboard the Sleigh RideNo commentary no music a two-h...
Kevin Milne: Veteran broadcaster Kevin Milne shares his Christmas wishes
December 15, 2017 22:05 - 5 minutes - 2.09 MBTV presenter and national treasure talks to Jack Tame and shares his Christmas wishes for New Zealand and the new year ahead
Kevin Milne: Veteran broadcaster Kevin Milne shares his Christmas wishes
December 15, 2017 22:05 - 5 minutes - 2.09 MBTV presenter and national treasure talks to Jack Tame and shares his Christmas wishes for New Zealand and the new year ahead
David Walliams: Little Britain's author and comedian on selling 20m copies of Bad Dad
December 15, 2017 21:55 - 14 minutes - 5.81 MBJack Tame talks to leading children's author, TV personality and comedian, David Walliams on and what children really want to read.
David Walliams: Little Britain's author and comedian on selling 20m copies of Bad Dad
December 15, 2017 21:55 - 14 minutes - 5.81 MBJack Tame talks to leading children's author, TV personality and comedian, David Walliams on and what children really want to read.
Mick Fleetwood: New book, Peter Green and the band's early years
December 08, 2017 22:18 - 18 minutes - 7.42 MBMick Fleetwood speaks with Jack Tame about his new book Love that Burns - A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac. The book documents the rocky early years of the band. LISTEN ABOVE AS MICK FLEETWOOD SPEAKS WITH JACK TAME Love that Burns: A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac by Mick Fleetwood is a leather bound signed collector’s book. A limited edition of 2000 copies worldwide with 50 copies only in New Zealand, available exclusively from Hedleys Books Masterton and in their pop up at Karen Walker Playpark New...
Mick Fleetwood: New book, Peter Green and the band's early years
December 08, 2017 22:18 - 18 minutes - 7.42 MBMick Fleetwood speaks with Jack Tame about his new book Love that Burns - A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac. The book documents the rocky early years of the band. LISTEN ABOVE AS MICK FLEETWOOD SPEAKS WITH JACK TAME Love that Burns: A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac by Mick Fleetwood is a leather bound signed collector’s book. A limited edition of 2000 copies worldwide with 50 copies only in New Zealand, available exclusively from Hedleys Books Masterton and in their pop up at Karen Walker Playpark New...
Nici Wickes: Walnut meringue with roasted cinamon plums
December 08, 2017 21:45 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MBBrown sugar & walnut meringue with roasted cinamon plums What do do with all the egg yolks from Christmas custard huh? Make this exquisite brown sugar pavlova of course! The tartness of roasted plums are a fabulous foil for the sweetness of a pavlova. Serves 8-10 6 egg whites 200g caster sugar 2 heaped tbsps brown sugar 1 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp malt or white vinegar ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted Topping 6-8 fresh plums (or use canned black doris) 4 tbsps brown sugar ¼ cup water 1 cup store-b...
Nici Wickes: Walnut meringue with roasted cinamon plums
December 08, 2017 21:45 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MBBrown sugar & walnut meringue with roasted cinamon plums What do do with all the egg yolks from Christmas custard huh? Make this exquisite brown sugar pavlova of course! The tartness of roasted plums are a fabulous foil for the sweetness of a pavlova. Serves 8-10 6 egg whites 200g caster sugar 2 heaped tbsps brown sugar 1 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp malt or white vinegar ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted Topping 6-8 fresh plums (or use canned black doris) 4 tbsps brown sugar ¼ cup water 1 cup store-b...
Jack Tame: The genius of Peter Green
December 08, 2017 21:41 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBJack Tame opened his show by speaking about growing up in a house full of guitars and his dad's love of Peter Green.
Jack Tame: The genius of Peter Green
December 08, 2017 21:41 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBJack Tame opened his show by speaking about growing up in a house full of guitars and his dad's love of Peter Green.
Francesca Rudkin: Borg vs McEnroe, Menashe
December 08, 2017 21:10 - 6 minutes - 2.62 MBNZ Herald reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about some of the new releases. Borg vs McEnroe starring Stellan Skarsgård, Shia LaBeouf, and Sverrir Gudnason. This drama about the rivalry between tennis greats Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe is a pretty good distillation of most sport, a mix of exhilarating action and ponderous introspection. Francesca’s verdict: 3.5 out of 5 Menashe starring Menashe Lustig, Yoel Falkowitz, Ruben Niborski This drama is about a widowed father trying t...
Francesca Rudkin: Borg vs McEnroe, Menashe
December 08, 2017 21:10 - 6 minutes - 2.62 MBNZ Herald reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about some of the new releases. Borg vs McEnroe starring Stellan Skarsgård, Shia LaBeouf, and Sverrir Gudnason. This drama about the rivalry between tennis greats Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe is a pretty good distillation of most sport, a mix of exhilarating action and ponderous introspection. Francesca’s verdict: 3.5 out of 5 Menashe starring Menashe Lustig, Yoel Falkowitz, Ruben Niborski This drama is about a widowed father trying t...
Kevin Milne's story of the week
December 08, 2017 20:52 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBKevin Milne speaks with Jack Tame about this week's top news story. LISTEN ABOVE AS KEVIN MILNE SPEAKS WITH JACK TAME
Kevin Milne's story of the week
December 08, 2017 20:52 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBKevin Milne speaks with Jack Tame about this week's top news story. LISTEN ABOVE AS KEVIN MILNE SPEAKS WITH JACK TAME
Kevin Milne: Looking again at AA Milne
December 02, 2017 15:01 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MBKevin Milne joins Jack Tame to share his thoughts on Goodbye Christopher Robin, about the life of Winnie the Pooh writer AA Milne and the effect of fame on his own son. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE
Paul Stenhouse: Apple's latest security issue, Tesla's mega-battery and Snapchat redesign
December 02, 2017 00:37 - 7 minutes - 3 MBTechnology expert Paul Stenhouse talks to Jack Tame about Apple's latest security breach, Tesla's latest battery initiative being pioneered in South Australia and the redesign of Snapchat. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE
Paul Stenhouse: Apple's latest security issue, Tesla's mega-battery and Snapchat redesign
December 02, 2017 00:37 - 7 minutes - 3 MBTechnology expert Paul Stenhouse talks to Jack Tame about Apple's latest security breach, Tesla's latest battery initiative being pioneered in South Australia and the redesign of Snapchat. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE
David Lagercrantz: Millennium Series 'something I couldn't say no to'
December 01, 2017 23:47 - 11 minutes - 4.67 MBDavid Lagercrantz has written books on a very diverse range of subjects before taking up the mantle to continue the Millennium series of the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo following the death of the original writer Stieg Larsson. He talked to Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame on the release of the fifth book in the series 'The Girl Who Takes An Eye For An Eye' about the pressure he faced on taking over the successful franchise and the process of putting his own stamp on the books and their characters. LIS...
David Lagercrantz: Millennium Series 'something I couldn't say no to'
December 01, 2017 23:47 - 11 minutes - 4.67 MBDavid Lagercrantz has written books on a very diverse range of subjects before taking up the mantle to continue the Millennium series of the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo following the death of the original writer Stieg Larsson. He talked to Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame on the release of the fifth book in the series 'The Girl Who Takes An Eye For An Eye' about the pressure he faced on taking over the successful franchise and the process of putting his own stamp on the books and their characters. LIS...
Nici Wickes: Spiced nuts
December 01, 2017 22:52 - 2 minutes - 908 KBThese make a great energy snack. If you’re a fan of giving edible Xmas gifts, jars of these make for a scrumptious gift idea. Makes 4-5 small jars 50g of unsalted butter 3 tbsps honey 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika 2 tsps quality sea salt 1kg mix of almonds, peanuts, cashew & brazil nuts 3 tbsps sesame seeds 3 tbsps poppy seeds Preheat oven to 180 C. Line a large roasting dish with baking paper. Add butter and honey and bang in the oven until both are melted. Stir in paprika. Pour in nuts a...
Nici Wickes: Spiced nuts
December 01, 2017 22:52 - 2 minutes - 908 KBThese make a great energy snack. If you’re a fan of giving edible Xmas gifts, jars of these make for a scrumptious gift idea. Makes 4-5 small jars 50g of unsalted butter 3 tbsps honey 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika 2 tsps quality sea salt 1kg mix of almonds, peanuts, cashew & brazil nuts 3 tbsps sesame seeds 3 tbsps poppy seeds Preheat oven to 180 C. Line a large roasting dish with baking paper. Add butter and honey and bang in the oven until both are melted. Stir in paprika. Pour in nuts a...
Jack Tame: Why Weinstein should be Time's 'Person of the Year'
December 01, 2017 21:52 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBJack Tame opened his show by speaking about the inherent inconsistency of American media personalities being swiftly fired for inappropriate conduct with their female colleagues while US President Donald Trump faces no such consequences over his self-confessed similar behaviour. And Jack has a specific wish for Christmas 2018. LISTEN ABOVE
Jack Tame: Why Weinstein should be Time's 'Person of the Year'
December 01, 2017 21:52 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBJack Tame opened his show by speaking about the inherent inconsistency of American media personalities being swiftly fired for inappropriate conduct with their female colleagues while US President Donald Trump faces no such consequences over his self-confessed similar behaviour. And Jack has a specific wish for Christmas 2018. LISTEN ABOVE
Catherine Raynes: 'Telltale' and 'In The Midst Of Winter'
November 24, 2017 23:59 - 6 minutes - 2.73 MBCatherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to discuss her favourite new book releases including 'Telltale' the new story by Jeffery Archer and 'In The Midst of Winter' by Isabel Allende. LISTEN ABOVE
Catherine Raynes: 'Telltale' and 'In The Midst Of Winter'
November 24, 2017 23:59 - 6 minutes - 2.73 MBCatherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to discuss her favourite new book releases including 'Telltale' the new story by Jeffery Archer and 'In The Midst of Winter' by Isabel Allende. LISTEN ABOVE
Nici Wickes: Berrylicious Tarts
November 24, 2017 22:58 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBThese creamy tarts topped with sweet and tart berries will delight you and the subtle kick of pepper in the crust goes beautifully with the berries! Makes 4x10cm tarts CRUST 150g biscuits – either gingernuts, roundwine, digestive or similar 70g butter, melted Pinch each cinnamon and black pepper FILLING 150mls cream, soft whipped 200g mascarpone 3 heaped tbsps icing sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or scrape seeds from a vanilla pod) Topping: 250g fresh berries – strawberrie...
Nici Wickes: Berrylicious Tarts
November 24, 2017 22:58 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBThese creamy tarts topped with sweet and tart berries will delight you and the subtle kick of pepper in the crust goes beautifully with the berries! Makes 4x10cm tarts CRUST 150g biscuits – either gingernuts, roundwine, digestive or similar 70g butter, melted Pinch each cinnamon and black pepper FILLING 150mls cream, soft whipped 200g mascarpone 3 heaped tbsps icing sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or scrape seeds from a vanilla pod) Topping: 250g fresh berries – strawberrie...
Kevin Milne: The joys of clearing out the garage
November 24, 2017 21:09 - 4 minutes - 1.77 MBKevin Milne has been finding a plethora of old treasures while clearing his large garage and this week the garage itself has recieved a very fancy new/old addition from these discoveries. LISTEN ABOVE AS KEVIN MILNE SPEAKS TO JACK TAME
Kevin Milne: The joys of clearing out the garage
November 24, 2017 21:09 - 4 minutes - 1.77 MBKevin Milne has been finding a plethora of old treasures while clearing his large garage and this week the garage itself has recieved a very fancy new/old addition from these discoveries. LISTEN ABOVE AS KEVIN MILNE SPEAKS TO JACK TAME
Gary Barlow 'I took it for granted the first time round'
November 17, 2017 23:18 - 15 minutes - 6.04 MBGary Barlow of 90's boy band Take That talks to Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame about his appreciation and enjoyment of being back on stage performing Take That songs after a 20 year hiatus. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE TAKE THAT LIVE 2017 TOUR DATES: Tuesday 21st November 2017 TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wednesday 22nd November 2017 Trusts Arena, Auckland TICKETING INFORMATION: Tickets go on sale at 9am Thursday 13th April 2017 from www.ticketek.co.nz
Gary Barlow 'I took it for granted the first time round'
November 17, 2017 23:18 - 15 minutes - 6.04 MBGary Barlow of 90's boy band Take That talks to Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame about his appreciation and enjoyment of being back on stage performing Take That songs after a 20 year hiatus. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE TAKE THAT LIVE 2017 TOUR DATES: Tuesday 21st November 2017 TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wednesday 22nd November 2017 Trusts Arena, Auckland TICKETING INFORMATION: Tickets go on sale at 9am Thursday 13th April 2017 from www.ticketek.co.nz
Nici Wickes: Eccles cake
November 17, 2017 21:34 - 4 minutes - 1.6 MBForget the dry and overly sweet versions you may have had before, these eccles cakes are delicate, crisp and buttery. I recommend you do as the English do and enjoy them with some crumbly cheese and a cup of black tea. Makes 10-12 Pastry 120g high grade flour Pinch salt 100g butter, chilled 50mls iced water Filling ½ cup currants ½ cup other dried fruits - I used sultanas, figs & prunes 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp mixed spice ¼ tsp ground ginger 2 tbsp brandy or rum or orange juice (optional)...
Nici Wickes: Eccles cake
November 17, 2017 21:34 - 4 minutes - 1.6 MBForget the dry and overly sweet versions you may have had before, these eccles cakes are delicate, crisp and buttery. I recommend you do as the English do and enjoy them with some crumbly cheese and a cup of black tea. Makes 10-12 Pastry 120g high grade flour Pinch salt 100g butter, chilled 50mls iced water Filling ½ cup currants ½ cup other dried fruits - I used sultanas, figs & prunes 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp mixed spice ¼ tsp ground ginger 2 tbsp brandy or rum or orange juice (optional)...
Jack Tame: Attenborough shows are like "an almighty hug for the soul"
November 17, 2017 20:41 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBJack Tame opened his show by speaking about the continued incredible quality of nature shows by luminary Sir David Attenborough and his BBC team. LISTEN TO THE FULL EDITORIAL ABOVE
Jack Tame: Attenborough shows are like "an almighty hug for the soul"
November 17, 2017 20:41 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBJack Tame opened his show by speaking about the continued incredible quality of nature shows by luminary Sir David Attenborough and his BBC team. LISTEN TO THE FULL EDITORIAL ABOVE
Catherine Raynes: Uncommon Type, Working Class Man
November 12, 2017 03:39 - 5 minutes - 2.1 MBCatherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to discuss her favourite new book releases including Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks, and Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE
Catherine Raynes: Uncommon Type, Working Class Man
November 12, 2017 03:39 - 5 minutes - 2.1 MBCatherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to discuss her favourite new book releases including Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks, and Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE
Kevin Milne: Rugby must address its deep inequality
November 12, 2017 03:36 - 5 minutes - 2.12 MBKevin Milne joins Jack Tame to discuss the state of rugby in the Pacific Islands, specifically Samoa where the sport is basically bankrupt despite the large number of Samoans who play overseas. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE