Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

We always make this in summer when asparagus season is at its peak, fresh fragrant herbs are in abundance and your body naturally begins to crave fresher, lighter foods.      Simple Swaps / Additions    Asparagus for zucchini chunks    Mint for any other herb e.g coriander, basil or parsley    Pine nuts for any other nut or seed e.g pumpkin seeds, almon...

On Tuesday the Prime Minister, the leader of the opposition, and public sector leaders formally apologised to survivors of abuse in care. They spoke with sincerity and an understanding of what these victims had been through, but the most powerful words of the day belonged to survivors.    The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry took six years. The final report is 3000 pages long an...

Kiwi musician Ladyhawke was a fixture of the late 2000s.  In 2009, Pip Brown, better known as Ladyhawke, stormed to number one on the New Zealand albums chart in 2009 with her self-titled debut and hit song ‘My Delirium’, leading to a slew of music awards, and international tours.  15 years later, she’s coming full circle, performing her debut album at the upcoming ‘Others Way’ festival...

Returning to the industry after four years, Grammy nominee Laura Marling has released her eighth studio album ‘Patterns in Repeat’.  The album comes after the birth of Marling’s daughter, an 11 track work exploring motherhood and the circle of life.  Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on this new release from the celebrated folk musician.  LISTEN ABOVE  See...

Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey   John Grisham is known worldwide for his bestselling novels, but it’s his real-life passion for justice that led to his work with Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries, the first organization dedicated to exonerating innocent people who have been wrongly convicted. Together they offer an inside look at...

The US Presidential Election is coming in hot, with Election Day set to arrive on November 5th.  Jack Tame is over in New York at the moment, and this week, instead of sharing his own thoughts, Kevin Milne decided to pick Jack’s brain about the race and the current state of US politics.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 has been a tricky year for many organisations and businesses – whether it be through having to make significant changes or being affected by the current economic environment. Now is a good time to stop and take stock of how the year has impacted on your people. One great way to do this is through a psychosocial risk assessment.   What’s a psychosocial risk assessment? It looks at all the...

"Beyond the undeniable dazzle of Disneyland, the Orange County city of Anaheim rewards the explorer with a slew of surprising experiences and eye-opening cultural encounters. With the 2024 White House race top of mind, get your fill of presidential prestige, by taking a jaunt through the Richard Nixon Presidential Library." "The historic heart of the city is known as Anaheim Colony, in deference t...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 2nd November 2024, Kiwi music legend Ladyhawke reflects on her career as she prepares to circle back in time and perform her debut album at Auckland's Others Way festival.  Jack considers the qualities that define the US presidential race. And, Kevin Milne quizzes Jack in an open conversation about his take on the election....

BOB’S BEST BUYS  Taylors Jaraman 2022 Shiraz $26 Why I chose it:   I needed a big rich Aussie red to match my braised lamb shanks. Taylors is my “go to” wine producer when I’m looking for a classic Barossa-style red (this is made from a blend of Clare Valley and McLaren Vale grapes).     What does it taste like?   An intense wine with rich, ripe berry-fruit, vanilla, black...

Seeing as Jack’s in the US (and we are home in NZ) it might be nice to just grab a few plants, structures, and colours that belong in our hearts and minds. If I remember well, America has some stunning trees, shrubs, and plants that knock the eyeballs out of your head. What I remember well are the dogwoods, known here by their Genus name of Cornus.   This is a brilliant tree from Athens (Geor...

Can AI build an app? Tech expert Paul Stenhouse puts it to the test. I had an idea. ‘All The Calls’ - an app that tracks presidential race calls across networks in real-time. It absolutely is possible, however it's not without its headaches and frustrations. But wow – it is absolutely impressive.    You need to be very, very good at describing things. I have never thought about my words...

The Diplomat   A second season of the excellent American thriller starring Keri Russell, who plays a career diplomat who must juggle her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a political star (Netflix).      A Remarkable Place to Die  Detective Anais Mallory returns to hometown Queenstown, New Zealand and faces startling hom...

Here    A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life.  A Different Man   An aspiring actor undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. However, his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare as he becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.    LISTEN ABOVE&nb...

I’ve found a whole new way to make pizza – on the BBQ! All you need is one of those hooded BBQ's and a loaf of Turkish pide, ciabatta, or another flatbread, and you’re away.    Fungi pizza bread Ingredients   1 large loaf store-bought ciabatta, focaccia, Turkish pide, or similar    ½ cup crème fraiche   ½ cup grated cheese - I used parmesan    2 cups sliced mushr...

Who’s gonna win?   How I wish I could tell you. But from here in the heart of Washington DC I’m happy to be humble. I think anyone who says with supreme confidence or with certainty that they know who the next President of the United States is gonna be, is just blagging.    I’ve spent the week on the road. I’ve been through parts of Arizona, Georgia, New York, and DC. From a Donald...

The Wiggles have been going strong for over three decades, and their lineup has changed a bit along the way.  Going from four to eight, the current lineup includes the original Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field, alongside a cast of newer faces: Tsehay Hawkins, Lachy Gillespie, Simon Pryce, Evie Ferris, John Pearce, Caterina Mete, and Lucia Field.  Tsehay Hawkins joined the Wiggles at age 15, ta...

Jack Tame isn’t the only one with fond memories of New York.  Kevin Milne visited the city back in 1996, spending a week there filming a video for TVNZ’s travel programme.   He joined Jack to reminisce about the experience and his memories of the city.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying property is an expensive and often difficult task, so how do you get the best deal?  Ed McKnight of Opes Partners joined Jack Tame to offer up some tips and tricks to get the best deal when dealing with the property market.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If you’re heading to the West Coast via Lewis Pass, make a date with the starring town of Reefton. From Springs Junction, the highway threads through the verdant beech forest finery of Victoria Forest Park, New Zealand’s largest conservation park of its type, spanning 180,000 hectares. There are gold mining and quartz mining relics in the area, with a variety of sublime hikes, from short strolls...

Just over a week after its release, Kylie Minogue’s Tension II has netted her a landmark 10th Official Number 1 album in the UK.  The 13 track album also debuted at Number 1 on the ARIA Chart, and in Minogue’s words, it’s a continuation of an era she’s delighted to explore.   “I can’t possibly let it be over just yet! Welcome to Tension II.”  Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to giv...

The Waiting by Michael Connelly   In cold cases, it’s not the hope that kills you. It’s the waiting.  Renée Ballard and the LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit get a hot shot DNA connection between a recently arrested man and a serial rapist and murderer who went quiet twenty years ago. The arrested man is only twenty-four, so the genetic link must be familial: His father was the Pillowcase Rapist...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 26th October 2024, Yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins joins Jack to chat about the energy it takes to be a part of the iconic group, and her incredible passion for dance.  Jack offers his thoughts on why New York is the best city in the world.  Film reviewer Francesca Rudkin shares two movie picks, perfect for the long weeke...

Warmer days are on their way, and sunny days bring with them increased risk of skin damage.  There’s plenty of sunscreen brands and SPFs on the market, but not all of them will treat the planet as well as they’ll protect your skin.  Kate “Ethically Kate” Hall joined Jack Tame for a chat about what to look for when hunting for sustainable sun protection, and what else you can do to protec...

Guess what – last week I found my first gorgeous Tineola bisselliella moths of the season.  A pretty yellow-brown, tiny moth with an orange hairdo. I remember this critter from the Netherlands all those years ago, and it has reached New Zealand not terribly long ago, as far as I can see.   This cosmopolitan moth is becoming more and more common in the Christchurch region. Although it’s s...