Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

"Amid the treasury of winning attractions across the West Coast, sampling its spoil of historic pubs, steeped in character and heritage is an irrepressible draw. They are keepers of the past and bridges to the present, proudly speaking to our pioneering history, of heady gold and coal rushes, and trail-blazing development. A starring specimen is Formerly The Blackball Hilton, located at the foot o...

Tattooist of Auschwitz   Six-part series based on the international bestselling novel by Heather Morris, inspired by the real-life story of Holocaust prisoners Lali and Gita Sokolov ( Neon ).     Dark Matter   A man is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could've lived, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 11 May 2024, Jack spoke to kiwi filmmaker James Napier Robertson about his fascination for dysfunctional characters in real life stories and new film Joika .   Research has revealed that manual cars will essentially be extinct in the next five years, and Jack considered how engaging automatic cars are to drive.   Chef Nici Wicke...

A fascination for dysfunctional, outsider characters in real life stories has led James Napier Robertson across the stage, small screen, and big screen.   The filmmaker has found huge success telling kiwi stories like The Dark Horse starring Cliff Curtis, and 2020's Dame Whina Cooper biopic.   Napier Robetson is going global with a story about one of the only American women ever to take part in th...

The Idea of You   A 40-year-old single mum begins an unexpected romance with a 24-year-old boy band singer.     Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes   Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.     LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/li...

Apple's iPad launch went as expected   They announced a new M4 chip just months after the M3, and put it in their iPad Pros. These chips are blazing fast. Oddly, the iPad Pro is thinner and lighter than the iPad Air - which makes no sense. The lineup is getting super complicated, with each iPad flavor now almost having its own accessories.     They are leaning into the Pro part of the iPad though....

“Kāore te kūmara e kōrero mō tona ake reka” speaks to humbleness. The kūmara does not speak of its own sweetness. Kūmara softens and sweetens a regular pumpkin soup beautifully. These bowls of golden goodness are a true celebration of our national vegetable.   Serves 6-8     Ingredients   1 large onion, diced   3 cloves garlic, diced   2 tablespoons olive oil   2 teaspoons turmeric   1 teaspoon fr...

Quite the achievement has been made in Kevin Milne’s family.   The first in their family, his 34-year-old son Jake has run a marathon.   Unlike in the past where supporters would have to make the trek out to the course, these days family from around the world was able to watch the race live from the comfort of their own homes.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years. That’s it.    According to research this week, manual cars will be essentially extinct within five years.    It shouldn’t really come as a great surprise, I suppose. EVs don’t require a manual gearbox, and already this decade there has been a pronounced decline in the production of new manual cars.    My first car was a manual. So was my second. The last thing I did before I moved over...

With non-stop flights from Auckland, Doha is becoming an increasingly popular through-route for travellers on their way to Europe.   Mike Yardley dipped into the city, describing it as eclectic and exotic, with a real melting pot of cultures.   “It does intermingle well,” he told Jack Tame.   “You’ve got the fusion of cutting-edge modernity and timeless tradition all in one.”   LISTEN ABOVE   See...

The Cryptic Clue by Amanda Hampson   In ZigZag Lane, in the heart of Sydney’s rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves in hot water. Having already solved a murder, kidnapping and arson case, and outwitting an arch criminal, they have proved themselves a useful resource and earned the respect of a local police officer. Now he needs their help to solve a plot that threa...

A distinctive figure in the New Zealand musical landscape, Delaney Davidson has dropped yet another album.   Out of My Head has a more theatrical feel, co-producer Mark Perkins’ synth atmospheres creating a cinematic soundscape for the twelve-track album.   The album is filled with songs written over the global pandemic lockdown period, with notable guest appearances from Marlon Williams and Reb F...

Co-founder of the hugely successful ‘The Naked and Famous’, Thomas Powers is stepping out from behind the curtain.   The musician is positioning himself centre stage with the upcoming release of his debut album, ‘A Tyrant Crying in Private’.   He told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame that the transition has been both easy and difficult.   “In one respect, it’s easier, like I don’t, it’s easier for me to ge...

The Night Caller   A lonely taxi driver haunted by his past reaches out to a late-night talkback radio host, forming an on-air friendship which escalates into a dangerous obsession ( TVNZ+ ).     A Man in Full   When real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces bankruptcy, political and business interests collide, as he defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace ( Netf...

Golda   Faced with the potential of Israel's complete destruction, Prime Minister Golda Meir must navigate overwhelming odds, a sceptical cabinet and a complex relationship with U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as millions of lives hang in the balance during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973.   Back to Black   Singer Amy Winehouse's tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-C...

Kevin Milne has found some success in his garden.   The birdbath, a Christmas gift for his wife, has been attracting some clientele after five months free of visitors. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been reports that this has increased since COVID, particularly online.   People usually think there is a particular “personality type” that engages in bullying and therefore in order to stop it we just have to root out those particular people. Whilst this is true to some extent (e.g., people who are more narcissistic and want to advance their career tend to engage in bullying behaviour mor...

What is the thyroid and what does it do?   -A small butterfly shaped gland at the front of your neck.   -Produces ‘thyroid hormone’ which is very important in regulating the body.   -Does a range of things from: keeping us warm, to regulating heart, brain, muscles, bowels.       What happens when your thyroid slows down and becomes underactive?   -We start to get a range of symptoms affecting all...

In NZ we have five wasp species that can cause problems: three paper wasp species, two Vespula species.   First of all, the paper wasps. They are now flying around your garden, where the males settle themselves on easy-to-spot places (“lek sites”) to attract females.   Yes, autumn time is what it’s all about: fertilise the females, who will hibernate and start new colonies in spring.   Male paper...

It’s expected to be focused on the iPad which hasn't had a refresh in a while.   Predictions: - OLED screens, the tech that the ultra-high quality iPhone screen has had for five years now.   - A larger iPad Air - 12.9" version, like the Pro range.   - A new magic keyboard design, which is metal and feels more laptop like.   - New ways to interact with the Pencil, possibly adding new squeezing feat...

Who can resist a gooey, melting, light-as-a-feather soufflé? Once you’ve mastered these little beauties, you’ll be impressing friends with them in no time.  Makes 6 x 150ml ramekins    Ingredients:   For 1st baking:   Butter & plain flour for coating ramekins   50g butter   2 heaped tbsp plain flour   300mls milk   50g grated aged cheddar or Gouda   1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)   3 eggs,...

I dunno what happened. I used to crave nightclubs. Dancefloors. Parties and drinks and the euphoria of thumping music, sweaty bodies, raised voices, and a big night out. But at some point in the last couple of years, I went through that cliched transition that so many of us experience in life.   My idea of a good time now? A few hours to myself and a bit of DIY. Headphones in. Podcasts on. Ryobi b...

An expansion on her second studio album, Bewitched: The Goddess Edition features four new songs from singer-songwriter Laufey.   In her own words the album is “a love album, whether it be a love towards a friend or a lover or life”, Bewitched dealing with a variety of romantic themes.   According to Estelle Clifford it could’ve come straight out of the 1935, an old-school movie quality to the firs...

Earth by John Boyne   It’s the tabloid sensation of the two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be...

The Lie   Grace Millane was a twenty-one year old British tourist whose disappearance in Auckland after a Tinder date in early December 2018 sparked international attention. A 26-year-old man, Jesse Shane Kempson, was subsequently charged with her murder on 8 December 2018 after a highly publicised investigation. Grace’s body was found in the Waitakere Ranges to the west of Auckland the following...