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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

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Jack 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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Kevin Milne: Rugby must address its deep inequality

November 12, 2017 03:36 - 5 minutes - 2.12 MB

Kevin 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

Francesca Rudkin: Murder On The Orient Express and Detroit

November 12, 2017 03:34 - 7 minutes - 3.17 MB

NZ Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to discuss the latest movie releases: Murder On The Orient Express and Detroit. LISTEN ABOVE

Francesca Rudkin: Murder On The Orient Express and Detroit

November 12, 2017 03:34 - 7 minutes - 3.17 MB

NZ Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to discuss the latest movie releases: Murder On The Orient Express and Detroit. LISTEN ABOVE

Author Dan Brown 'I like to deal with the tough questions'

November 12, 2017 03:33 - 14 minutes - 5.65 MB

Author Dan Brown originally aimed at a career as a musician, wrote two unsuccessful books then became world famous with the release of his third 'The Da Vinci Code'. His latest novel 'Origin' explores two of the fundamental questions of humankind: Where do we come from? Where are we going? Talking to Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame, Brown discusses his view's religion, science, art and whether Elon Musk is today's modern version of Da Vinci. LISTEN ABOVE AS DAN BROWN SPEAKS TO JACK TAME

Author Dan Brown 'I like to deal with the tough questions'

November 12, 2017 03:33 - 14 minutes - 5.65 MB

Author Dan Brown originally aimed at a career as a musician, wrote two unsuccessful books then became world famous with the release of his third 'The Da Vinci Code'. His latest novel 'Origin' explores two of the fundamental questions of humankind: Where do we come from? Where are we going? Talking to Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame, Brown discusses his view's religion, science, art and whether Elon Musk is today's modern version of Da Vinci. LISTEN ABOVE AS DAN BROWN SPEAKS TO JACK TAME

Jack Tame: What began as a trickle has become a flood

November 12, 2017 03:30 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MB

Jack Tame opened his show by discussing the slew of serious sexual assault and harrassment allegations against men in positions of power in entertainment and politics, and what the consequences might be.  LISTEN TO THE FULL EDITORIAL ABOVE

Jack Tame: What began as a trickle has become a flood

November 12, 2017 03:30 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MB

Jack Tame opened his show by discussing the slew of serious sexual assault and harrassment allegations against men in positions of power in entertainment and politics, and what the consequences might be.  LISTEN TO THE FULL EDITORIAL ABOVE

William Trubridge - World Champion freediver on his new book 'Oxygen'

November 06, 2017 11:14 - 15 minutes - 6.09 MB

He's held the world record 15 times and was the first person to break the 100 metre barrier unassisted, truly dominating his sport. To set these world records, William has the ability to hold his breath for 8 minutes underwater, pushing his body both mentally and physically. He's just published his memoir, titled Oxygen and joined Jack Tame to talk about his extraordinary lifestyle.  LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH JACK TAME ABOVE     

William Trubridge - World Champion freediver on his new book 'Oxygen'

November 06, 2017 11:14 - 15 minutes - 6.09 MB

He's held the world record 15 times and was the first person to break the 100 metre barrier unassisted, truly dominating his sport. To set these world records, William has the ability to hold his breath for 8 minutes underwater, pushing his body both mentally and physically. He's just published his memoir, titled Oxygen and joined Jack Tame to talk about his extraordinary lifestyle.  LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH JACK TAME ABOVE     

Book Review: 'Two Kinds of Truth' and 'Turtle all the way down'

November 04, 2017 00:50 - 5 minutes - 2.3 MB

Catherine Raynes joined Jack Tame to discuss two new books.  Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly, Allen & Unwin $37 Turtle All The Way Down by John Green, Penguin $30 LISTEN ABOVE TO HER VERDICTS

Book Review: 'Two Kinds of Truth' and 'Turtle all the way down'

November 04, 2017 00:50 - 5 minutes - 2.3 MB

Catherine Raynes joined Jack Tame to discuss two new books.  Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly, Allen & Unwin $37 Turtle All The Way Down by John Green, Penguin $30 LISTEN ABOVE TO HER VERDICTS

Movie Reviews: Bad Moms 2, The Bolshoi and Spacewalkers

November 03, 2017 22:33 - 7 minutes - 2.81 MB

NZ Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about the latest releases including Bad Mom's and two features from the Russian Film Festival -  The Bolshoi and Spacewalkers. LISTEN TO HER VERDICTS ABOVE

Movie Reviews: Bad Moms 2, The Bolshoi and Spacewalkers

November 03, 2017 22:33 - 7 minutes - 2.81 MB

NZ Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about the latest releases including Bad Mom's and two features from the Russian Film Festival -  The Bolshoi and Spacewalkers. LISTEN TO HER VERDICTS ABOVE

Nici Wickes: Ceviche Crisps

November 03, 2017 22:20 - 4 minutes - 1.65 MB

Tostadas, as they’re known in Mexico, are made from frying or baking cut triangles of tortilla and I’m a big fan. Top them with ceviche for the perfect party snack! Makes 30-40   Marinated fish 300g freshest fish you can find, snapper, trevally, gurnard are all good Juice from 3 limes Juice from one lemon Olive oil 2 tsp toasted cumin seeds   Tostada 1 tbsp olive oil 5-6 small corn tortilla, I use Tia Pablo avail in supermarkets Oil for shallow frying ½ tsp sea salt   Avocado topping 1 large ...

Nici Wickes: Ceviche Crisps

November 03, 2017 22:20 - 4 minutes - 1.65 MB

Tostadas, as they’re known in Mexico, are made from frying or baking cut triangles of tortilla and I’m a big fan. Top them with ceviche for the perfect party snack! Makes 30-40   Marinated fish 300g freshest fish you can find, snapper, trevally, gurnard are all good Juice from 3 limes Juice from one lemon Olive oil 2 tsp toasted cumin seeds   Tostada 1 tbsp olive oil 5-6 small corn tortilla, I use Tia Pablo avail in supermarkets Oil for shallow frying ½ tsp sea salt   Avocado topping 1 large ...

Jack Tame: Bolivia cross country style, my idea of 'relaxation'

November 03, 2017 21:31 - 5 minutes - 2.25 MB

Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame gives this ode to the humble Toyota and talks of his rather strange idea of 'relaxation' as he shares his sometimes hair-raising trip around the mountainous country of Bolivia. LISTEN ABOVE

Jack Tame: Bolivia cross country style, my idea of 'relaxation'

November 03, 2017 21:31 - 5 minutes - 2.25 MB

Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame gives this ode to the humble Toyota and talks of his rather strange idea of 'relaxation' as he shares his sometimes hair-raising trip around the mountainous country of Bolivia. LISTEN ABOVE

Catherine Raynes: The Rooster Bar, How Hard Can it Be

October 28, 2017 07:42 - 5 minutes - 2.27 MB

Catherine Raynes joins Kate Hawkesby to discuss the latest book releases, including The Rooster Bar by John Grisham and How Hard Can it Be by Allison Pearson.  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE

Catherine Raynes: The Rooster Bar, How Hard Can it Be

October 28, 2017 07:42 - 5 minutes - 2.27 MB

Catherine Raynes joins Kate Hawkesby to discuss the latest book releases, including The Rooster Bar by John Grisham and How Hard Can it Be by Allison Pearson.  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE

Kevin Milne: Why do we still have a Minister for Racing?

October 28, 2017 07:32 - 3 minutes - 1.31 MB

Kevin Milne joins Kate Hawkesby to discuss the newly announced cabinet, and asks why the portfolio of Minister For Racing still exists.  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE

Kevin Milne: Why do we still have a Minister for Racing?

October 28, 2017 07:32 - 3 minutes - 1.31 MB

Kevin Milne joins Kate Hawkesby to discuss the newly announced cabinet, and asks why the portfolio of Minister For Racing still exists.  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE

Francesca Rudkin: Thor Ragnarok, No Ordinary Sheila

October 28, 2017 07:27 - 6 minutes - 2.44 MB

NZ Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Kate Hawkesby to talk about the latest releases including Thor: Ragnarok directed by Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi, and documentary No Ordinary Sheila.  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE 

Francesca Rudkin: Thor Ragnarok, No Ordinary Sheila

October 28, 2017 07:27 - 6 minutes - 2.44 MB

NZ Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Kate Hawkesby to talk about the latest releases including Thor: Ragnarok directed by Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi, and documentary No Ordinary Sheila.  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION ABOVE 

Kate Hawkesby: The way we teach our kids needs to change

October 27, 2017 23:35 - 4 minutes - 1.86 MB

With the incoming of the new government, it's pretty safe to say the National Standards system will be 'gone by lunchtime'. But where to from here? asks Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE

Kate Hawkesby: The way we teach our kids needs to change

October 27, 2017 23:35 - 4 minutes - 1.86 MB

With the incoming of the new government, it's pretty safe to say the National Standards system will be 'gone by lunchtime'. But where to from here? asks Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE

Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes' new book deals with his hard living past 'I was taking hard drugs at twelve'

October 27, 2017 21:59 - 15 minutes - 6.39 MB

Legendary Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes has released his second memoir 'Working Class Man' which will be accompanied with a tour of New Zealand early next year. He spoke to Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby about his journey as a young man turning to drugs and alcoholism in an to deal with his abusive past, meeting his wife Jane and how he learned better ways of coping with his issues. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE 

Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes' new book deals with his hard living past 'I was taking hard drugs at twelve'

October 27, 2017 21:59 - 15 minutes - 6.39 MB

Legendary Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes has released his second memoir 'Working Class Man' which will be accompanied with a tour of New Zealand early next year. He spoke to Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby about his journey as a young man turning to drugs and alcoholism in an to deal with his abusive past, meeting his wife Jane and how he learned better ways of coping with his issues. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE 

Allyson Gofton: Tamarind and Chilli Pork Sliders with Asian Pesto

October 27, 2017 21:52 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MB

Ingredients 1.5 kilograms pork shoulder or pork belly 3/4 cup sweet chilli sauce 3 tablespoons tamarind chutney 1 tablespoons  freshly grated root ginger 2 star anise, crushed Method Preheat the oven to 180°C.  Place the pork in a casserole large enough to hold the pork with a little room to move. Mix together the sauce, chutney, ginger and star anise and pour over the pork spreading out to coat completely. If time allows cover and refrigerate overnight.  Place in the preheated oven and cook ...

Allyson Gofton: Tamarind and Chilli Pork Sliders with Asian Pesto

October 27, 2017 21:52 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MB

Ingredients 1.5 kilograms pork shoulder or pork belly 3/4 cup sweet chilli sauce 3 tablespoons tamarind chutney 1 tablespoons  freshly grated root ginger 2 star anise, crushed Method Preheat the oven to 180°C.  Place the pork in a casserole large enough to hold the pork with a little room to move. Mix together the sauce, chutney, ginger and star anise and pour over the pork spreading out to coat completely. If time allows cover and refrigerate overnight.  Place in the preheated oven and cook ...

Kate Hakwesby: Peacock Peters should learn to be humble

October 21, 2017 01:14 - 4 minutes - 1.67 MB

Kate Hawkesby was in for Jack Tame this week and opened the show with her take on the eventual election result and the process it took to get one. LISTEN ABOVE

Kate Hakwesby: Peacock Peters should learn to be humble

October 21, 2017 01:14 - 4 minutes - 1.67 MB

Kate Hawkesby was in for Jack Tame this week and opened the show with her take on the eventual election result and the process it took to get one. LISTEN ABOVE

Kimbra new album and book: It's about everyone standing up

October 20, 2017 23:16 - 14 minutes - 5.81 MB

New Zealand singer/songwriter Kimbra is about to drop her new album and has just taken part in a new book celebrating the views and experiences of 200 diverse women called 200 Women (who will change the way you see the world). She talks to Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby from New York. LISTEN ABOVE TO THE FULL INTERVIEW 

Kimbra new album and book: It's about everyone standing up

October 20, 2017 23:16 - 14 minutes - 5.81 MB

New Zealand singer/songwriter Kimbra is about to drop her new album and has just taken part in a new book celebrating the views and experiences of 200 diverse women called 200 Women (who will change the way you see the world). She talks to Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby from New York. LISTEN ABOVE TO THE FULL INTERVIEW 

Ruud Kleinpaste: Restoring pest-free New Zealand Collaboratively

October 14, 2017 01:32 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MB

If we are to preserve our country’s biodiversity, we’ll need to work together on many fronts. The problem caused by introduced pests (rats, stoats, possums, ferrets, hedgehogs, feral cats etc) are well-known. Our hideous weeds are taking over the native landscape and make it so much more difficult to replant our wetlands and forests. Predator-Free Crofton Downs (started by Kelvin Hastie) took advantage of the “halo” caused by Zealandia; It inspired predator-free Miramar and now Predator-Free ...

Ruud Kleinpaste: Restoring pest-free New Zealand Collaboratively

October 14, 2017 01:32 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MB

If we are to preserve our country’s biodiversity, we’ll need to work together on many fronts. The problem caused by introduced pests (rats, stoats, possums, ferrets, hedgehogs, feral cats etc) are well-known. Our hideous weeds are taking over the native landscape and make it so much more difficult to replant our wetlands and forests. Predator-Free Crofton Downs (started by Kelvin Hastie) took advantage of the “halo” caused by Zealandia; It inspired predator-free Miramar and now Predator-Free ...

Dawn French on turning 60 and her 'big, fat, scruffy' new book

October 13, 2017 22:21 - 14 minutes - 5.6 MB

This fantastic and heartwarmingly personal book isn’t the only thing Dawn has to celebrate this October, as marks her 60th birthday. This milestone is present in Dawn’s writing, as she talks about age and life as she sees it, through the seasons and the months, and adds places for the reader to join along in some fun and some thinking. LISTEN ABOVE AS DAWN FRENCH TALKS TO JACK TAME

Dawn French on turning 60 and her 'big, fat, scruffy' new book

October 13, 2017 22:21 - 14 minutes - 5.6 MB

This fantastic and heartwarmingly personal book isn’t the only thing Dawn has to celebrate this October, as marks her 60th birthday. This milestone is present in Dawn’s writing, as she talks about age and life as she sees it, through the seasons and the months, and adds places for the reader to join along in some fun and some thinking. LISTEN ABOVE AS DAWN FRENCH TALKS TO JACK TAME

Francesca Rudkin: Blade Runner and Final Portrait

October 07, 2017 00:34 - 7 minutes - 3.18 MB

NZ Herald reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about some of the new releases.  Blade Runner 2029 - Starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Jared Leto and Dave Bautista Francesca's verdict: 4 out of 5  And a Stanley Tucci film - Final Portrait starring Geoffrey Rush and Armie Hammer In 1964, American writer James Lord is asked to sit for a portrait by artist Alberto Giacometti. Francesca’s verdict: 3.5 out of 5 Read Francesca's NZ Herald re...

Francesca Rudkin: Blade Runner and Final Portrait

October 07, 2017 00:34 - 7 minutes - 3.18 MB

NZ Herald reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about some of the new releases.  Blade Runner 2029 - Starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Jared Leto and Dave Bautista Francesca's verdict: 4 out of 5  And a Stanley Tucci film - Final Portrait starring Geoffrey Rush and Armie Hammer In 1964, American writer James Lord is asked to sit for a portrait by artist Alberto Giacometti. Francesca’s verdict: 3.5 out of 5 Read Francesca's NZ Herald re...

Nici Wickes: Food facials

October 07, 2017 00:07 - 4 minutes - 1.79 MB

Yoghurt Cleanser – mix 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt, 1 tablespoon honey (pref manuka), 1 tsp lemon juice Coconut coffee exfoliant – mix 3 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 tablespoon coffee grinds Avocado honey face mask – mix  to a smooth paste 1/4 avocado, squeeze lemon juice (optional), 1 tsp honey   Method:  Dampen face then rub cleanser all over as you would face wash. Rinse off. Exfoliate the face using the coconut oil/coffee mix. Rinse.  Apply face mask, avoiding eye area, and in a thin eve...

Nici Wickes: Food facials

October 07, 2017 00:07 - 4 minutes - 1.79 MB

Yoghurt Cleanser – mix 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt, 1 tablespoon honey (pref manuka), 1 tsp lemon juice Coconut coffee exfoliant – mix 3 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 tablespoon coffee grinds Avocado honey face mask – mix  to a smooth paste 1/4 avocado, squeeze lemon juice (optional), 1 tsp honey   Method:  Dampen face then rub cleanser all over as you would face wash. Rinse off. Exfoliate the face using the coconut oil/coffee mix. Rinse.  Apply face mask, avoiding eye area, and in a thin eve...

Cara Delevingne on new book: Being a teen hard but also great

October 06, 2017 22:58 - 13 minutes - 5.36 MB

Model, actor and singer Cara Delevingne can now add author to her list of achievements with the release of her new book 'Mirror, Mirror' which she describes as a story about friendship, identity and the fact that appearances can be deceiving. LISTEN ABOVE AS CARA DELEVINGNE TALKS TO NEWSTALK ZB'S JACK TAME

Cara Delevingne on new book: Being a teen hard but also great

October 06, 2017 22:58 - 13 minutes - 5.36 MB

Model, actor and singer Cara Delevingne can now add author to her list of achievements with the release of her new book 'Mirror, Mirror' which she describes as a story about friendship, identity and the fact that appearances can be deceiving. LISTEN ABOVE AS CARA DELEVINGNE TALKS TO NEWSTALK ZB'S JACK TAME

Kevin Milne: Why is the tail wagging the dog?

September 30, 2017 20:11 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MB

Kevin Milne joined Jack Tame to discuss why he suspects the MMP system might not be best for New Zealand politics.  LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE

Kevin Milne: Why is the tail wagging the dog?

September 30, 2017 20:11 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MB

Kevin Milne joined Jack Tame to discuss why he suspects the MMP system might not be best for New Zealand politics.  LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE

Dan Buckingham: Wheel Black to take on NY Marathon

September 30, 2017 20:07 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In 1999 Dan Buckingham was enjoying life as an 18-year old Uni student when things changed quite dramatically. A casual game of rugby with his mates ended with a broken neck and spinal cord damage and left him a tetraplegic. Dan reinvented himself, spending 16 years as a Wheel Black and is now the General Manager of Attitude TV, where he started as a researcher and reporter. His next challenge is the New York Marathon which he's doing to raise money for the Catwalk Trust. He joined Jack Tame ...

Dan Buckingham: Wheel Black to take on NY Marathon

September 30, 2017 20:07 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In 1999 Dan Buckingham was enjoying life as an 18-year old Uni student when things changed quite dramatically. A casual game of rugby with his mates ended with a broken neck and spinal cord damage and left him a tetraplegic. Dan reinvented himself, spending 16 years as a Wheel Black and is now the General Manager of Attitude TV, where he started as a researcher and reporter. His next challenge is the New York Marathon which he's doing to raise money for the Catwalk Trust. He joined Jack Tame ...

Jack Tame: Elon Musk's ambitious vision for the future

September 30, 2017 20:04 - 4 minutes - 1.86 MB

Jack Tame opened his show this weekend by exploring the tech tycoon Elon Musk's ambition to use rockets as a means of planetary, and interplanetary transport.   

Jack Tame: Elon Musk's ambitious vision for the future

September 30, 2017 20:04 - 4 minutes - 1.86 MB

Jack Tame opened his show this weekend by exploring the tech tycoon Elon Musk's ambition to use rockets as a means of planetary, and interplanetary transport.   

Book Reviews: Chasing the Cup, The Mummy Bloggers

September 23, 2017 01:59 - 5 minutes - 2.17 MB

Catherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to review: 'Chasing the Cup - My America’s Cup Journey' by Jimmy Spithill and 'The Mummy Bloggers' by Holly Wainwright

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