Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Guts is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo, released on September 8, 2023, by Geffen Records. Two singles preceded the album's release: the lead single, "Vampire", was released on June 30, 2023. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"But like an edgy antidote to the chocolate-box gorgeousness of gabled Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ second-biggest city, Rotterdam is a contemporary, design-focused urban masterclass that will soon seduce you." Check out Mike's full article here . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Normal Rules Don’t Apply - Kate Atkinson   A dazzling collection of eleven interconnected stories from the bestselling, award-winning author of Shrines of Gaiety and Life After Life  which offer the gimlet eye and delightful social critique that have made Atkinson one of the most lauded writers of our time. In this brilliant volume, nothing is quite as it seems.     Adventures with Emilie- Victori...

I clearly remember Maggie Barry, John Key and Nick Smith, Steven Joyce and Nathan Guy launching Predator-Free NZ in July 2016, 7 years ago!   This was a big gig; and it’s still going.   If you think about it, it’s a huge task and incredibly collaborative, with scientists, DOC and heaps of New Zealand Volunteer trappers. Make no mistake, the army of ordinary kiwis and backyard engineers are really...

It’s important to know what you mean so you’re clear on what you’re aiming for.  Wellbeing could be defined in at least one of 3 ways:  Feeling good, happy, satisfied with life (sometimes called hedonic wellbeing)   Having meaning & purpose in life, leading a fulfilling life, accepting who you are (eudaimonic wellbeing)   Leading a life full of rich & varied experiences – doesn’t mean you...

Microsoft wants you to use its AI so badly, it'll cover you if you get sued   Copyright, and infringing it, is one of the biggest concerns many corporates have about diving into the AI game. There are so many open questions that they're not prepared just yet to take the risk. It's a huge departure from most 'terms and conditions' of services, where companies  do almost everything they can to dista...

What are gallstones?   Gall bladder: sits under the liver.   Stores and concentrates bile: fluid made in liver which helps digest fats.   This bile clumps together to form ‘stones’: From sand to small pebbles.       Who is at risk?   10% New Zealanders have gallstones, 80% have no symptoms.   Most at risk:   Women are twice as likely as men.   Ages 20 to 60.   If you’re carrying too much weight, h...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3   Members of the Portokalos family reunite in Greece for a hilarious and heart-warming trip full of love, twists and turns. The family gather in Athens after the passing of Gus, honouring his final wish that they visit his birthplace, reconnect with his old friends, and discover their family roots.     Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre   Elite spy Orson Fortune must trac...

BBQ mussels are just the best! When they pop open their shells on the grill you can sneak all manner of interesting flavours into them – in this recipe it’s butter, soy sauce and a splash of sake that gives them that authentic Japanese BBQ house taste. Once cooked, pluck ‘em out of the shells, tuck them into a small soft bun, or pop them on a mound of rice, with shredded cabbage and plenty of sesa...

This morning watched the first Rugby World Cup match of 2023 play out, the All Blacks versing France at Stade de France.   France beat the All Blacks 27-13, ending their run of 31 straight wins in the pool stage.   Newstalk ZB’s rugby correspondent Elliott Smith told Jack Tame that it was a real testament to their game management.   He said that in the first half it seemed like the All Blacks had...

Auckland based pop-duo Foley have finally released their highly anticipated album ‘Crowd Pleaser.’ They released their EP ‘Crowd Pleaser Pt. 1’ in February of 2023, with the full album releasing on August 25 th , six months later.   The duo have over 100k monthly listeners on Spotify.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Mike Yardley went adventuring through the beautiful Sofia, capital of Bulgaria.   Read Mike’s full article here .   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinderella Boys - Leo McKinstry   The remarkable story of the unsung RAF wing who rescued Britain from Hitler's U-boats and made Allied victory possible.   The transformation of Coastal Command from a ramshackle outfit into a vast, formidable organisation provided one of the turning points of the war, keeping Britain in the war and opening the way to D-Day in 1944. But they never received the cred...

Buds and flowering trees – it sometimes feels like Spring, but don’t be fooled for another 4 weeks mistakes can be made!   Spring —by the way— starts 23 rd of September at eleven minutes to seven in the evening. ;-)   Yet slowly —very slowly— the soil starts to warm up a bit and that is a condition that requires us to plant our new crops and ornamentals.   First of all, the soils are still quite m...

Kate Hall’s been at NZ Fashion Week this week and attended around twenty shows. She decided to share her perspective and thoughts as a sustainable fashion enthusiast:   + Kiri Nathan opened (first Māori designer to open with a solo show - incredible representation & move for NZ Fashion).   + I’m reminded of the over consumption of fashion: attendees arriving in new outfits (some wearing multip...

Paritua 2020 Stone Paddock Scarlet, Hawke’s Bay $24.99   Why I chose it:   - Terrific red at a modest price   - Demonstrates the value of mechanical sorting   - Terrific wine from an excellent vintage.   - Potential to develop well with bottle age.   - A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.   What does it taste like?   - Intense, almost chewy red with cassis, dark berry, dark ch...

Microsoft's Office bundle in the EU will look different to the rest of the world   It'll be missing Teams thanks to an anti-competitive complaint by competitor Slack, made to the European Commission.   Microsoft is taking the proactive step of offering a bundle —that's cheaper than the current one— that doesn't include Teams. It'll be €2 less per month or €24 per year, which still makes it a more...

The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies   An unpredictable thriller that tells the story of two women who have nothing in common - apart from the same conman, who is trying to destroy them both (TVNZ+).     Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones   Author Dan Buetter travels around the world to visit five unique communities where people live long and exuberant lives, and to discover their...

Dallas Tamaira's been the frontman of the genre-bending seven-piece band Fat Freddy’s Drop for more than 20 years.    During the pandemic and unable to tour with his band, Dallas hit a new phase of personal creativity.    With nothing to do but write and create, Dallas began working on brand new solo music.   'Stormy' which was released only yesterday, and today he joined Jack Tame to chat about h...

Nici Wickes MC'd the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards last night, where medals and trophies were awarded to the best of the best ice cream, gelato, sorbet and frozen desserts in NZ. She joined Jack Tame to run through some of the highlights, plus, she has a very easy, no churn needed, ice cream recipe to share.     River Cafe’s Lemon Ice Cream   This is the incredibly delicious ice cream from the es...

Scrapper   Living alone in her London flat, 12-year-old Georgie must confront reality when her estranged father, Jason, shows up out of nowhere. Uninterested in a sudden new parental figure, she remains stubbornly resistant to his efforts. As they both adjust to their new circumstances, Georgie and Jason soon find that they still have a lot of growing up to do.   The Equalizer 3   Since giving up...

This week Kevin Milne joined Jack Tame to chat about a ridiculously hilarious commercial he saw recently. Who knew an ad about free bowel screenings could be so fun?   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Portraits’ is the fifth studio album released by English singer-songwriter Birdy, and takes influence from the sounds of 80’s pop music. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu   The small coastal town has its own ways of dealing with the evil, the foolish, the misled, and it holds tightly to them.  But the seams start to split after two deaths occur on the same tragic night: a baby abandoned at the foot of a lighthouse, and a drunken teenager drowned in the storming sea.     Lady Tans Circle of Women by Lisa See   From a young age, Yun...

This week Mike Yardley joined Jack Tame to chat about his adventures through the beautiful Bucharest, capital of Romania. Read Mike's full article here . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.