Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Wicked: For Good  Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, revelling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.    Playdate   A chance encounter with a st...

The famed New Orleans Po’ Boy is a sandwich to beat all sandwiches. It’s messy, generous, and utterly delicious: a baguette stuffed with lettuce and fried prawns (or “shrimp”) and oysters, and with plenty of punchy mayo.   Makes 2-4     Ingredients  For the sauce, whisk the ingredients below until combined, taste and season to suit you.   ¼ cup mayo   2 tbsps. thousan...

We weren’t big on dining out when I was growing up.  Truth is, we couldn’t really afford to. With four kids, a mortgage, and decent cooking skills themselves, my parents didn’t really buy food. They bought groceries and the odd few rounds of fish and chips on the beach, but apart from that almost everything we ate was prepared in the kitchen at home.   That being said, every now and then...

An attorney by education, David Baldacci is an acclaimed novelist with a penchant for suspense and legal thrillers.   He’s written over 50 books, and his specialist knowledge of the US political and legal systems make his stories international bestsellers.  ‘Nash Falls’ is his newest work, the tale of an ordinary businessman recruited by the FBI to help bring down a global crime network....

A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes.  Images often convey more meaning and information than can be held in a sentence or two, an image often provoking more emotion or deeper thought.  Kevin Milne saw one such image earlier this week – an image of the Earth, taken in 1990, from 6 billion kilometres away: The Pale Blue Dot.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com...

"As a quick hit to recharge when travelling to or from Europe, Doha makes for an eye-opening stopover in the heart of the Middle East. The capital of Qatar pulses with all the flamboyant bling of Dubai, overlaid with deep pockets of old world Doha, where tradition, heritage and culture abound. Doha seems to have nailed the sense of urban intermingling – the fusion of cutting-edge modernity and tra...

The fourth studio album from Spanish singer Rosalía is a linguistic tour de force. ‘LUX’ is symphonic album, recorded in 14 different languages, its song’s inspired by the lives of various female saints. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exit Strategy by Lee Child & Andrew Child   Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for.  First - a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can't deal with swiftly. As he leaves, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 15 November 2025, leading legal thriller author David Baldacci joins Jack to discuss the state of US politics, AI and ownership, and their influence on his latest novel Nash Falls.  Jack considers the convenience of digital IDs and wallets.   Nici Wickes spotlights the mango in her first BBQ firing of the season. ...

The holiday season is often filled with waste, but this year could be different.  If you’re looking to shift your holiday celebrations towards the sustainable, but aren’t quite sure how to broach it with your family, Kate Hall has a few tips for you.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tohu Pinot Gris 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough RRP from $18.99   The Awatere is located on the eastern site of Marlborough with many of the vineyards at the north-eastern reaches. On a clear day, the North Island is easy to see. This location means many of the vineyards are exposed to the easterly and southerly breezes, but there are significant sunshine hours to ripen the grapes.   T...

At this time of the year there’s only one place I’d love to be: The North Island.   These are the largest moths in Aotearoa. They are also very nicely coloured – lots of green and yellow as well as white and orange patches. Their wingspan is up to 150mm, and they’re a noisy flyer at night.   Females are often larger than males – they lay masses of eggs as they fly through the forest at n...

New Zealanders are getting a new ChatGPT feature   In a pilot with select countries, you'll be able to have a 'group chat' with ChatGPT. It's available on all plans, and Open AI wants feedback before it's rolled out more broadly. You can invite between 1 and 20 people to join you. Apparently ChatGPT knows when to stay quiet and when to chime in, and you can summon it if you need.   &nbsp...

Death Valley   Retired actor John Chapel and detective sergeant Janie Mallowan team up to investigate murders each week in Wales ( TVNZ+, TVNZ1 from Sunday).    I, Jack Wright   When Jack Wright dies in what appears to be a suicide, Sally faces an earth-shattering revelation about her husband's will and DCI Morgan makes a shocking discovery (ThreeNow).    The Beast in...

The Running Man   In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket as Ben's defiance, instincts and...

There’s nothing like a butterflied chicken sizzling on the BBQ – it’s juicy, full of flavour, and cooks evenly every time. Pair it with warm tortilla, fresh salsas, limes, and chilli and you’ve got yourself a fiesta of flavour!    Ingredients 1 free range chicken, butterflied (ask your butcher or do it yourself) & brined (optional, see note)   3 tbsps. olive oil   2 tsp sea...

I hate carrying my wallet. Not because I’m a prickle pockets —I swear I’ll always buy my round!— but because at heart, I’m an optimiser. I don’t want something else to remember, a bulge in my back pocket. I want to be able to do everything with the least baggage possible. My wallet has four cards. Just four. Bank card, credit card, driver’s license, and my TVNZ access card. Until two weeks ago, I...

An extremely prolific author, Michael Connelly has published more than 40 books.  He’s created in-depth universes surrounding well-known characters like Mickey Haller in the Lincoln Lawyer and Harry Bosch, who’s appeared in 24 of Connelly’s novels.   His universes continue to grow with a new addition to the Lincoln Lawyer series, ‘The Proving Ground’, which sees Haller team up with a jou...

As the weather turns warmer, more of us are taking advantage and hanging our clothes outside in the sun to dry.  Kevin Milne’s not sure if the silly season has just come early, but he’s realised he’s quite the fan of clothes pegs – one kind in particular.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight is the grand finale, Oasis performing the final show of their reunion tour down under in Sydney, Australia.   Every show was sold out, fans ecstatic they’re able to see a band they never thought they would after their break up in 2009.  Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame as the minutes tick down before the concert begins to provide a vibe check.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio...

"Singapore never fails to serve up an electrifying experience, constantly refreshing and enhancing its enticements. After paying my respects to Singapore’s beloved water-spout mascot, the Merlion, overlooking Marina Bay, I ventured over to the jaw-dropping botanical blockbuster of Gardens by the Bay, armed with my Go City Explorer Pass. "Take a stroll through Kampong Glam. Once the seat of Singapo...

The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester   What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world.  Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds – the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events...

A couple of months ago we covered Prosopagnosia – the inability to recognise faces. Following on from that, today we’re covering Aphantasia – the inability to see mental images.   Most of the time most of us, if asked to remember something or “picture” something in our minds, we create a mental image of the thing or person.   For example, if asked to remember what you had for breakfast t...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 8 November 2025, an author who is very familiar with bestseller lists, Michael Connelly joins Jack to discuss being an unofficial voice for Los Angeles, and how the devastating fires changed his perspective on the city and prompted him to start over for his new book ‘The Proving Ground’.  Jack considers what makes a good me...

With Christmas on its way, the season of spending is fast approaching.   The allure of credit cards becomes stronger at this time of year as people try to figure out how they can afford everything they need to.   Financial planner Lisa Dudson joined Jack Tame to give some advice on how best to balance credit cards and build good habits.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listene...