Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

“Older” employees, Gen X and Boomers, those who are over 45years, are sometimes accused of not being as skilled at utilising the benefits of tech in their work. Whilst that might be true for some, new research shows that these older workers tend to be more effective in setting clear work and nonwork boundaries when working from home and in managing their time.   The research found this age group w...

Most people have probably never heard of “Collembola”, but I reckon they are the most important critter on the planet as their “job” is often simply recycling .   Your garden wouldn’t stand a chance without them, and nor does our planet. The circular economy starts with Collembola and ends with “ Zero Waste ”.   A large number feed on bacteria, fungi, and rotting plant materials; some go for livin...

Wine: Smith & Sheth CRU Central Otago 2022 Pinot Noir - $50   Why I chose it:   - I was recently asked to recommend a special wine that could be used to toast a yet unborn baby. The wine should be able to be enjoyed in around five years and should survive less than perfect storage. My budget was up to $100.   - I chose the Smith & Sheth Pinot Noir because it is the sort of wine that could...

Google is discontinuing the Google Chromecast   With more than 100 million sold over an 11-year life, it was a good run. It was a great entry level device to very quickly get content onto your TV.   It's being replaced by the Google TV Streamer. It's a device that is designed to sit on your entertainment unit because it also doubles as a full-featured smart speaker with Google Assistant. Think of...

Lady in the Lake   In 60s Baltimore, an aspiring reporter pursues the murder of a forgotten young woman ( Apple TV+ ).     Supacell   In South London, a group of normal people suddenly develop superpowers, and the only apparent connection between them is that they are all Black; as they deal with the impact of their powers on their daily lives, one man must bring them together ( Netflix ).     Sec...

Wellington Zoo has announced their next new arrivals, and they’re not quite what Kevin expected.   Onyx and Beryl aren’t baby primates or giraffes, but rather two Romney Cross sheep!   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It Ends With Us   Lily Bloom moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid soon sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, she begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents' relationship. When Lily's first love, Atlas Corrigan, suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ry...

Chocolate logs were part of my childhood as mum would whip them up on the regular. This version, all citrusy and light, is the perfect treat for when lemons are in abundance.    Serve 6-8      Ingredients   4 free-range medium eggs   100g caster (about 1/3 cup) + 2 tbsp extra 100g (a generous ¼ cup) plain flour   1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsps lemon zest   Filling:    200mls cream   1 heaped tbsp ici...

I don’t want it to end! Has two weeks really passed that quickly?    Honestly, my entire life and the daily rhythms of our household have come to revolve around the Olympic Games. There isn’t a dinner that is cooked, a lunchbox that is prepared, a table that is wiped down, or a basket of washing that is folded without the steady hum of speed climbing, or synchronised diving, or the men’s 800m repe...

Lime Cordiale are Australia’s ultimate purveyors of breezy indie rock.    Brothers Oli and Louis have amassed more than half a billion streams on Spotify since the band’s inception in 2009 - as well as bagging multiple ARIA awards and performing around the world.    They have cemented themselves as standouts, even more so with their brand-new album Enough of the Sweet Talk.     The brothers joined...

The fourth studio album from human musical group Glass Animals, I Love You So F***ing Much was partly inspired by the success of their song Heatwaves back in 2020.   Frontman Dave Bayley told Consequence Sound that sometimes success can leave you feeling like a “spectator”, with people expecting you to act a certain way, which "confused [him] to the point of not knowing who [he] was or if anything...

With technology constantly improving and companies putting out brand new updates and products on a regular basis, it begs a question: is this sustainable?   Kate Hall joined Francesca Rudkin for a chat about sustainability and technology, and the impact of new tech on the planet and the people who live on it.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the World Ran Out of Everything by Peter S. Goodman    How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?   The last few years have radica...

There may be some good news on the horizon for homeowners.   Ed McKnight from Opes Partners joined Francesca Rudkin for a chat about the changing factors that could impact Kiwis.   On the agenda:   Westpac has cut their interest rates again, is this the beginning of a trend?   Has the criteria for getting a mortgage changed? What’s the best time to restructure or get one?   When can Kiwis expect a...

"It astounds me that Malta isn’t flashing on the tourist radar as a top-tier Mediterranean destination. I recently ventured to the Maltese islands with Insight Vacations, on their 6-day Easy Pace Malta premium guided tour. It offers the winning mix of guided sightseeing and flexi-time, allowing you to serendipitously unwrap the destination’s treats, at your own leisure." "One of the best ways to g...

Kevin Milne, like many people, has been watching the Olympics.   And despite only being a week into the games, he’s already exhausted, and he’s not the one competing!   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a few weeks of really misty, cold, and awful weather, I needed to get out of bed and find some inspiration for the garden. A “pick-me-up” if you like.   But where to go?   Yep – Hagley Park is always a good place, but so are the garden Centres!   The difference is quite obvious: The Botanical Gardens will show you stuff that was planted many decades ago. It’s the picture of the future – a gl...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 3 August 2024, Francesca Rudkin fills in and chats to brothers Oli and Louis of Aussie indie rock sensation Lime Cordiale about their brand-new album and bringing their tour to NZ.   Francesca questions why the arts make things hard for themselves.   Horror is having a moment - Chris Schulz talks about an unexpected success in o...

The Olympic swimming pool in Paris is slow... is the tech part of the problem?   It certainly isn't helping. Only one world record had been broken as of August 1st, which the unusually shallow pool is being blamed for. It's 2.15 meters deep because when it was starting to be built in 2017, it only had to be over two meters. Now the minimum depth is 2.5 meters, but the recommendation is for 3 meter...

Prosper   The wealthy founder of an evangelical megachurch announces they're expanding to the US, but the collision between faith and ambition threatens to tear both his family and his church apart ( TVNZ +).       Women in Blue   In 1971, four women defy ultraconservative norms and join Mexico's first female police force-only to discover that it's a publicity stunt to distract the media from a se...

Longlegs   FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.     I Saw the TV Glow   A classmate introduces teenage Owen to a mysterious late-night TV show -- a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale...

This pie is an absolute winner - hearty and rich, it’s packed full of meat and gravy, spiked with tangy blue cheese and topped with flaky pastry. It’s golden!     Serves 4      Ingredients:   500g beef chunks – I use chuck or blade steak    2 tbsps flour    1 large onion, diced   2 carrots, diced    3 cloves garlic, crushed   330mls beer, ale or lager but not too sweet    2 tbsps tomato puree   1...

A headline in the news this week had me rolling my eyes. Sometimes the arts make it hard for themselves.   The headline I'm referring to was about the New Zealand Film Commission spending $16,431 on two farewell and two welcome parties for their outgoing and incoming chief executives. Obviously, no one stopped to think how this particular headline might come across. If they had, the NZ Film Commis...

Another popular comedian is back on New Zealand’s shores.   Irish comic Ed Byrne is known for his intellectual comedy, making appearances on TV shows like QI, and even winning the celebrity version of The Chase.   He’s back before Kiwi audiences with his ‘Tragedy Plus Time’ tour, kicking it off with a performance tonight in Hastings, before taking his act through the country over the coming month....

Aussie pop-rock group Lime Cordiale has dropped another album.   Their third studio album, the 17-track work features many of the singles they’ve released over the last two years.   Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to review the brand new release.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.