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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Kevin Milne: The stress of buying concert tickets
May 19, 2017 22:12 - 4 minutes - 1.86 MBKevin Milne was tasked with buying three tickets to Ed Sheeran this week and he found it a stressful race to secure them. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran confirms two NZ shows
Jack Tame: 25 years of Shortland Street
May 19, 2017 21:22 - 5 minutes - 2.04 MBThis morning Jack opened his show by celebrating 25 years of Shortland Street and revealing a special guest on the long-running television drama.
Nici Wickes: Double-chocolate & macadamia biscuits
May 19, 2017 20:59 - 6 minutes - 2.47 MBThere's something different about these biscuits – they contain cricket flour! That's right, the latest trend in high protein ingredients includes organically farmed crickets. I've eaten crickets before in both Mexico and Thailand where they are considered a snack, like peanuts. My guess is that we'll be seeing more of us sourcing our protein from insects in the years to come so get a head start with these biscuits! Ingredients Makes 14-18 large biscuits 70 grams each demerara and plain sugar...
Rob Schmitz: A portrait of modern China
May 13, 2017 12:46 - 13 minutes - 5.22 MBRob Schmitz is the Shangahai Correspondent for NPR (National Public Radio) and is the author of Street of Eternal Happiness. The book captures life in modern China through the lives of people on the street where he resides. The book started out as a radio series and evolved into a portrait of how the people live, hope and struggle on a single street in China's most dynamic metropolis. Rob Schmitz will be in New Zealand for the Auckland Writers Festival and joined Jack Tame this morning from...
Could bugs could solve the problem of global hunger?
May 13, 2017 12:31 - 7 minutes - 3.18 MBThe film Bugs follows a team from Copenhagen-based Nordic Food Lab as they travel the world to learn from some of the millions of people who already eat insects. Director Andreas Johnsen follows them as they forage, farm, cook and taste insects with communities in Europe, Australia, Mexico, Kenya, Japan and beyond. Michael Bom Frøst, Director of the Nordic Food Lab joined Jack Tame from Copenhagen to talk about the documentary. Bugs plays as part of the Documentary Edge Festival - find out ...
Kristen Martin: The latest from Hollywood
May 13, 2017 12:18 - 5 minutes - 2.16 MBHollywood reporter Kristen Martin reports on this week's entertainment news, from Steve Harvey's harsh note to his staff and Cliff Curtis' huge role in the upcoming Avatar films.
Nici Wickes: Mother's Day Brunch
May 13, 2017 11:12 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBEggy Crumpets with Rhubarb, Feijoa & Apple Compote This take on French toast is better than the original in my books. Serves 6 2 large eggs½ tsp cinnamon2-3 tsp fresh cream1 tsp caster sugar6 plain crumpets100g mascarpone1 tbsp brown sugar¼ cup honey, warmed slightly Whisk together egg, cinnamon, cream and sugar. Heat 1 tsp butter in one or two fry pans until foamy and bubbling. Dunk each crumpet in egg mixture to coat well, then lay into the pan(s), non-holey side down first. Fry until ...
Francesca Rudkin: Viceroy’s House, Alien: Covenant
May 13, 2017 10:29 - 6 minutes - 2.58 MBFilm reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to review sci-fi thriller Alien: Covenant and - one that's perfect for Mother's Day - Viceroy's House. Read Francesca's reviews at nzherald.co.nz.
Kevin Milne: The remarkable strength of mothers
May 13, 2017 09:40 - 6 minutes - 2.43 MBWith Mother's Day this weekend, Kevin Milne explains some of the many reasons he admires the work of mothers so much.
Rob Schmitz: A portrait of modern China
May 13, 2017 00:46 - 13 minutes - 5.22 MBRob Schmitz is the Shangahai Correspondent for NPR (National Public Radio) and is the author of Street of Eternal Happiness. The book captures life in modern China through the lives of people on the street where he resides. The book started out as a radio series and evolved into a portrait of how the people live, hope and struggle on a single street in China's most dynamic metropolis. Rob Schmitz will be in New Zealand for the Auckland Writers Festival and joined Jack Tame this morning from...
Could bugs could solve the problem of global hunger?
May 13, 2017 00:31 - 7 minutes - 3.18 MBThe film Bugs follows a team from Copenhagen-based Nordic Food Lab as they travel the world to learn from some of the millions of people who already eat insects. Director Andreas Johnsen follows them as they forage, farm, cook and taste insects with communities in Europe, Australia, Mexico, Kenya, Japan and beyond. Michael Bom Frøst, Director of the Nordic Food Lab joined Jack Tame from Copenhagen to talk about the documentary. Bugs plays as part of the Documentary Edge Festival - find out ...
Kristen Martin: The latest from Hollywood
May 13, 2017 00:18 - 5 minutes - 2.16 MBHollywood reporter Kristen Martin reports on this week's entertainment news, from Steve Harvey's harsh note to his staff and Cliff Curtis' huge role in the upcoming Avatar films.
Nici Wickes: Mother's Day Brunch
May 12, 2017 23:12 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBEggy Crumpets with Rhubarb, Feijoa & Apple Compote This take on French toast is better than the original in my books. Serves 6 2 large eggs½ tsp cinnamon2-3 tsp fresh cream1 tsp caster sugar6 plain crumpets100g mascarpone1 tbsp brown sugar¼ cup honey, warmed slightly Whisk together egg, cinnamon, cream and sugar. Heat 1 tsp butter in one or two fry pans until foamy and bubbling. Dunk each crumpet in egg mixture to coat well, then lay into the pan(s), non-holey side down first. Fry until ...
Francesca Rudkin: Viceroy’s House, Alien: Covenant
May 12, 2017 22:29 - 6 minutes - 2.58 MBFilm reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to review sci-fi thriller Alien: Covenant and - one that's perfect for Mother's Day - Viceroy's House. Read Francesca's reviews at nzherald.co.nz.
Kevin Milne: The remarkable strength of mothers
May 12, 2017 21:40 - 6 minutes - 2.43 MBWith Mother's Day this weekend, Kevin Milne explains some of the many reasons he admires the work of mothers so much.
Catherine Raynes: The Fix, Into the Water
May 06, 2017 12:17 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBWhitcoulls' Catherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to review The Fix by David Baldacci (Pan Macmillan $30) and Into the Water by Paula Hawkins (Doubleday $38).