Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Francesca Rudkin has been busy watching Don’t Worry Darling and Catherine Called Birdie. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne joined Jack Tame to celebrate a milestone for an iconic Kiwi destination. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I once interviewed a man as he smoked cannabis through a gas mask. It was, it has to be said, an impressive and innovative contraption. The rubber gas mask was one that you’d pick up in an army surplus store. It sealed his face on all sides and connected to a hose, which in turn connected to a water pipe. Clearly his cannabis use hadn’t fully diminished his creative abilities. That interview was a...

Songs: Slow Burn   Track in the news: Carry on   Award-winning indie-folk artist Mel Parsons has today announced the release of her new album SLOW BURN for September 16, as well as revealing an 11-date national tour to follow in support of the album release.     Featuring the already released moody and nostalgic single ‘Carry On’; the dark and intense track ‘Already Gone’; and most recently, the m...

Jane Harper – Exiles   Critically acclaimed international bestseller Jane Harper returns. A mother disappears from a busy festival on a warm spring night. Her baby lies alone in the pram, her mother’s possessions surrounding her, waiting for a return which never comes.   An outstanding novel, a brilliant mystery and a heart-pounding read from the author of The Dry, Force of Nature, The Lost Man an...

At the heart of Western Europe, Germany’s financial centre offers quick and easy connections to a plethora of enchanting destinations, courtesy of the masterly integration of the railway with Frankfurt Airport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  I’ve noticed a remarkable increase in Native Bee activity, over the past few weeks.   Native bees? Yep – we have 28 different species and they tend to fly under the radar of most gardeners.   We all know the introduced Honey Bees, that live I hives and pollinate a heap of crops and fruits we eat.   Our native bees are much smaller, often black or dark brown and they are not “social” creatures th...

It's most important product! The internet is getting more visual, so how do you find things without keywords? Google is exploring ways to take photos and search off those - the example they use is a photo of a dress effectively being one of your search terms, then adding words to say "in green" or "shorter length".  They're also rethinking what is at the bottom of the search results page - you loo...

Massey University recently re-did its survey of what people of different lifestyles spend in retirement with the numbers shocking some - and yet we still put off preparing because it’s scary, because other things take precedence for example. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart Sowman-Lund is taking over from Tara Ward this week for Screentime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iPhone.    And yes, we know the name Steve Jobs, but the brains behind the build and design of not just the iPhone but the iPod too is a man named Tony Fadell.   He has 300 patents to his name and has been listed as one of the world’s leading inventors.   Tony Fadell joined Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millie Lies Low After missing her flight to a prestigious internship, an anxiety-ridden architecture grad fakes being in New York while lying low in her home town scrounging for another ticket.     Memory When Alex, an expert assassin, refuses to complete a job for a dangerous criminal organization, he becomes a target. FBI agents and Mexican intelligence are brought in to investigate the trail of...

October is always NZ Cheese Month and that means breaking out and trying something new and supporting our wonderful local cheesemakers! Here’s some basic rules to get the most from your cheese.  Storing cheese:  It’s best to keep cheese, of all varieties, in a dark, cool and airy space – the vegetable part of your fridge is ideal, as it is not too humid or cold. Wrap it in a semi-breathable wrappi...

Kevin Milne joins Jack Tame to share a light-hearted and somewhat embarrassing tale due to a click and collect service. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s in a name? Depending on how much it means to you, potentially tens or hundreds of millions of dollars. And while everyone was quick to criticise Vodafone’s New Zealand rebrand, history tells us that actually with a few months under the belt, it’ll all have blown over and One NZ will be just fine. ‘But Jack!’ You’re wondering... ‘What about TV ONE?’ Yep. True. There’s a clash there, of sorts...

Catherine Raynes has been reading the latest in the Thursday Murder Club series, called The Bullet that Missed. Catherine also has her review of Robert Harris' new novel, Act of Oblivion.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Estelle Clifford has been listening to new tunes from Marcus Mumford, who's gone out on his own.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon's in the news with Twitch revenue split changes and Jeff Bezos being made to testify to the FTC.  Oskar Howell, social media expert and tech journalist, is here to explain more today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Yardley is in the UK and share his tips on a Royal residence open to the public to slumber in. The world’s eyes have been fixed on Britain as we farewelled Queen Elizabeth II. The British Monarchy looks destined to remain an enormous catalyst for UK-bound tourism and Visit Britain is projecting a surge in royal-inspired travel. Dripping with royal trappings and a wealth of history, there’s a...

Really? Past Mid September already?  I think that even living in Christchurch this is a rather late moment to sow the tomato seeds. On the other hand… A quick deposit of seeds now allows us to grow seedlings quickly and without risk of too much frost damage. Go on the website of the seed merchants. Kings seeds and Yates and all the others you know. Check your local plant stores – they often have a...

Adam Levine has been in the news this week with allegations of cheating on his wife. Steven Dromgool looks at what you can do in the two weeks after finding yourself in the same situation.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Campbell has been drinking the Stoneleigh 2021 Riesling from Marlborough and shares his thoughts. Bob's wine tip: Rieslings vary in sweetness and yet many fail to indicate sweetness level. All wines are legally obliged to show alcohol level. Alcohol level is a guide to sweetness. If a Riesling has an alcohol level of 12% or above it is likely to be dry or only very lightly sweet. If it has an...

Showtrial:   a courtroom drama from the makers of Vigil. One missing student, and a second - privileged and unlikeable - arrested for murder. The jury is going to hate her, but is she guilty? (TVNZ+) Entrapped:  Sequel to the series Trapped, this murder mystery is set among the fjords of Iceland as a detective investigates the murder of a young man with links to a cult (Netflix) Waiata Anthems:  a...

They’ve kept dance floors filled for decades and are pioneers in electronic music but now iconic UK duo Groove Armada are calling time on touring after an incredible career.   Tom Findlay and Andy Cato have been best mates and colleagues for 20 years, producing hits like Superstylin’, At the River and I See You Baby. Their final tour ever ends in New Zealand with a full live band in November.   To...

THIS WEEK is the inaugural NZ ZERO FOOD WASTE CHALLENGE and it’s been so enlightening learning about landfill and how we contribute to it and what it’s doing in terms of emissions and resource management. One of the powerful habits to form to reduce what you’re throwing out is to USE IT ALL UP which means using stalks, peelings, outer leaves etc. I’ve become a huge fan of fried cabbage leaves whic...