Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

This week Chris Woakes the English cricket batting star dislocated his shoulder in the England-India test, then yesterday came out to bat with a dislocated shoulder at number 11 to try and save the test! Very brave stuff!     What is a shoulder dislocation?   The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body.  It’s a ‘ball and socket’ joint, however sockets aren’t deep enough s...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 9 August 2025, Australian idol legend Guy Sebastian joins Jack in studio for a chat about releasing album number ten, and gives a very special performance of a brand new track.  Jack considers his experiences with the NYC subway compared to Auckland's new CRL.  A hearty recipe for the weekend, Rosa Flanagan of Two Raw...

It’s been a weird winter – cool and often wet. Indeed, I grew a few edibles in my tunnel house after most of the tomatoes had been removed.    With rubbish weather I tend to divert to bird hobbies, rather than vegie-garden maintenance. But in early August things become a bit more positive, and today that was highlighted when I visited my old mate Mike (a Scottish builder with heaps of Sc...

Chat GPT-5 is here – what does it mean? What does it do?   They claim it's the best yet at creative writing and coding, and apparently just feels more human-like in its responses. It will also make information up 25% less than GPT-4. Importantly, they've trained the model to fail gracefully when posed with tasks that it cannot solve, which is better than it taking shortcuts or lying about fin...

Wednesday  Tim Burton’s quirky Addams Family drama is back for a second season.   Nevermore is back in session as Wednesday tangles with a new principal, a devious campus stalker and a waning grip on her psychic powers (Netflix).    Outlander: Blood of My Blood   A romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th...

Kevin Milne is off this afternoon, flying down to Christchurch for a very special event.  He’ll be a guest speaker at his old college’s, St Bede, 100th Annual Old Boy’s Dinner.  This is a special moment for Kevin, as he wouldn’t describe his time at the college as the most successful.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosa Flanagan, one half of the Two Raw Sisters, is offering up a delicious recipe for slow cooked Moroccan lamb and pumpkin.  Serves: 6  Time: 2.5 – 3 hours — 150 mins    Ingredients  2 tbsp cooking oil   1 red onion - thinly sliced  1 carrot - diced   4 cloves garlic - crushed and chopped  2 tbsp tomato paste  1 tbsp freshly grated ginger   1...

Weapons    When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.     Mr Burton   The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton.    LISTEN ABOVE&nbs...

When I first moved to New York, I spent my first year living in a railroad apartment above an Ecuadorian fruit shop on Second Avenue.   It was a character-building experience. I went weeks without heating or hot water in winter, and my windows had almost no effect whatsoever in keeping out the ceaseless sound of trucks thundering past my bedroom enroute to restock the city.    When...

Are you better off than you were two years ago?    Are you bathing in the soothing waters of the long-promised economic recovery? Is your future more secure? Is your food more affordable? Your insurance? Your rates? Is your road smoother? Are your children better educated? Is your water less polluted?  Or do you think some of our most senior leaders’ time and attention is better use...

A man of many talents, Cliff Curtis is a Hollywood star hailing all the way from Rotorua.   He’s known for his metamorphosis, carving out credits in a mixture of major franchises and more personal productions, and his latest project feels like a blend of both.  Curtis is starring in Jason Momoa’s ‘ Chief of War ’, which tells a tale of the turn of the 18th century, when the four kingdoms...

The debut album from Australian musical group Folk Bitch Trio, ‘Now Would Be a Good Time’ is filled with beautiful harmonies and dark wit.  Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the album and the way the trio puts their own spin on the genre.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Island by Kristin Hannah   Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talkshow host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice. Her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedienne who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humour.   When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret...

"Tucked between North Wales and the serene good looks of the Lake District, gritty, vital Liverpool provides an indelible and grounded dose of "real" urban England. It proved to be one of my favourite destinations on my whistle-stop romp with Trafalgar’s Real Britain tour. Yes, Beatles fans flock to Liverpool to learn about the Fab Four's early days, but the city’s appeal extends far beyond those...

With winter well and truly set in, some are dreaming of clearer skies across the sea. Kevin Milne has a trip to London coming up, him and his wife deciding to pop over and visit two of their sons on their home turf.  Although this is a trip to see family, there are a few interesting details that Kevin shared with Jack Tame.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Blue Zones are an area of interest for many, geographical locations in which people live longer than average. Some such areas are in Sardinia, others in Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, and Ikaria in Greece – all of which have a significant number of people living into their 90s or hundreds.   But why are these people living so much longer than average? Dr Dougal Sutherland delves into...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 2nd August 2025, Kiwi acting legend Cliff Curtis joins Jack to discuss his starring role in the brand-new series spearheaded by Jason Momoa, Chief of War.   Jack considers the bill that would enshrine the name New Zealand into law.  Dougal Sutherland picks up on Jack's interest in Blue Zones, joining the show to share...

Plants need a couple of really important chemicals to give them a healthy life and growth.   We all know the top three elements: Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and Potash (K), but Magnesium (Mg) should also be in the line-up of important nutrients   A lack of any of the mentioned nutrients will show specific symptoms on the Plants:   A lack of Nitrogen (which supports leaf-growth) make...

Two Rivers 'Convergence' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough    RRP from $22.00   Pungent, ripe, varietal and high energy. Aromas of red bellpepper and apple, fresh citrus peel and white peach, there’s also green mango and cape gooseberry as well as fresh basil. On the palate – youthful, equally high energy with laser-like acidity, flavours of fresh fruits led by citrus, then tropical...

Microsoft becomes the second $4 trillion company   All fuelled by the increased revenue from the Cloud Computing business, which provides compute for AI services. This is a huge win for Microsoft – the company that was absolutely written off in the mid 2000s and was expected to go the way of Yahoo. Microsoft is still second place to Amazon Web Services in the Cloud category. Their CFO announc...

The Assassin   A retired assassin reunites with her estranged son, but her dangerous past catches up with them, forcing them to go on the run together while uncovering a dark conspiracy that threatens their relationship (ThreeNow).    Outrageous  In the 1930s, 6 sisters refuse to play by the rules, and their often-scandalous lives make headlines around the world. Their tales in...

It Was Just An Accident   What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences. A co-production between Iran, France, and Luxembourg and explores political repression in Iran and morality.     Bank of Dave 2: The Lone Ranger   Dave Fishwick takes on a dangerous and formidable opponent than the big banks: Payday Loan Companies. Dave recruits Jessica...

An apple pie, plain and simple, with no sugar added – these are a real favourite served with ice cream, cream, and cinnamon.   Makes 6 individual pies      Ingredients  1 kg apples, granny smith   1 cup water    2 x 400g blocks sweet short pastry   Ice cream to serve    Cream to serve   Cinnamon to serve      Method  S...

The Tour de France is reaching its final legs, with drama, gruelling climbs, and triumphant podiums all playing out across the world.  Craig Geater is up close and personal with the professional cycling world, a bike mechanic with over 20 years of experience working with the Tour de France.  He’s worked with some of the sport’s greatest riders and most successful team, and his currently...

Taking care of babies can be complicated.  With so many new tasks and new things you have to teach to a child, it can be tough sometimes to try something a little bit different.  Since she gave birth, Kate Hall has been using Elimination Communication, otherwise known as infant potty training, and she joined Jack Tame to give an update on how that’s working.  LISTEN ABOVE  See...