Saturday Morning With Jack Tame

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for 12 July 2025, country music superstar Maren Morris joins Jack to discuss bringing her Dreamsicle tour to New Zealand, and just what a dreamsicle is...  The latest Superman has hit big screens, and Francesca Rudkin shares her thoughts on this iteration of the classic.  Nici Wickes shares a recipe for the perfect pie and makes a special announcement.  Plus, Justin Bieber dropped a surprise album overnight: "Swag". Music reviewer Estelle Clifford had her ears on it immediately and shares her thoughts on what Bieber has delivered.  Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wine: Thomas Barton Reserve Saint-Emillion 2023 RRP $36.99    This is a classic wine option targeted at red wine drinkers who like a wine with some firmness yet plenty of fruit and lots of style. A bouquet and palate of Doris plums and blackberry, baking spices suggesting clove and vanilla, a lick of smoky oak (with a hint of bacon), then clay earth suggestions.    The tannins have some grip, and the acid line adds freshness, offering an overall classic right bank flavour profile and texture. Core fruits also include a fleshy softness from the Merlot and dried herb with chalk-like tannins from the Cabernet Franc.     The Food:   I have enjoyed this wine in New Zealand, and also recently in France, with the best matches being pork belly with apple sauce with smashed potato, and Shepherd’s pie. For vegetarians, a vegetable lasagne with lots of spinach in a rich cheesy bechamel works a treat.    The season:   2023 in France was a challenge for many and not f

The US Secretary of State was impersonated using AI   Concerning news this week as it was revealed that at least three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress all received outreach from the fake Rubio, according to a State Department cable.   The impersonator reached out to people using Signal, an app that allows you to choose any username you want – the impersonator used a fake state department email address to make it look legit. At least one of the targets was sent a text message, but at least two were sent Signal voice messages.   We're at a point now, or will reach it very soon, where we're going to need to figure out how to verify if the person you're chatting or talking to is who you think they are.     Nvidia becomes the first $4 trillion company   Apple was the first US company to hit $1 trillion in 2018, first to hit $2 trillion in 2020, and the first to hit $3 trillion in 2022, so by that math, it should have hit $4 trillion in 2024, but Nvidia beat

Too Much   Jessica, a New York workaholic is reeling from a broken relationship. She takes a job in London, where she plans to live like a Bronte sister. When she meets Felix, a walking series of red flags, their unusual connection is impossible to ignore (Netflix).    Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story    Interviews, outtakes and never-before-seen footage provide insight into the chaos and creativity behind the making of Steven Spielberg's legendary blockbuster “Jaws” (Disney+).    Outrageous Fortune    It’s 20 years this week since the classic New Zealand comedy-drama stormed onto our screens - and the series remains as entertaining as ever.    The Wests are a one-family crime wave with a proud tradition in thievery, larceny and petty crime, until now... When patriarch Wolf is sent to jail, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for the family to go straight (TVNZ+, YouTube).    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Superman   When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late?     Heads of State   U.S. President Will Derringer and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry. However, when Air Force One gets shot down over enemy territory, they find themselves on the run and working together to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve been eating too many of the Daily Bread lamb pies lately as our local coffee hut here at the beach has started stocking them. They are too good, but they’ll send me broke, so I’ve worked on recreating one at home and it’s sensational! Meltingly tender lamb and a mix of spices that just hum with flavour.   Makes 4-6 single serve pies      Ingredients  2 tablespoons olive oil    1 large onion, diced    800g-1kg diced lamb, I used 2 rumps    2 cloves garlic, chopped    1 heaped tsp turmeric powder   1 tsp each coriander powder, ground cumin, paprika    ½ tsp ground ginger    1 tsp sea salt & ¼ tsp white pepper   400g tinned crushed tomatoes   Water    300g flaky puff pastry    Egg wash    Sesame or cumin seeds for pie tops      Method  Heat the oil and sauté the onions until softened. Add in diced lamb and brown. Add spices and cook for 2-3 minutes unti

Last month we set a new household record.   Blame the baby, the extra washing, the old house, the cold weather, the dehumidifier, and whatever else. But despite booking in hours of free electricity across the month, between the gas heating and electricity, our family energy bill for June 2025 was the highest it’s ever been: $540.    I know we’re very comfortable relative to so many families, but even so, that has gotta change. But while of course there are things we as a family can improve upon, I’m very aware that there are only so many gains to be won from policing light switches and shower times. I’m seriously wondering about solar.   I read an amazing set of stats in the New Yorker magazine this week about the scale and development of solar energy around the world. This is all big picture stuff... mainly the huge industrial solar farms, rather than household solar, but a couple of these numbers absolutely blew me away.   First of all, solar power is now growing faster than any pow

Mike Yardley travels a lot. He's the resident traveller on Saturday Morning with Jack Tame, always trying something or some place new. As a result, he's tried out many of the apps available for travellers, and has a few he would call his favourites. Read his full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new twist on a classic tale.  Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an iconic tale of star-crossed lovers, and in just a few weeks, it will be brought to life once more by Auckland Theatre Company.  Although if you’re expecting a classic performance, you’re in for a shock – instead you’ll witness a fast-passed thriller set in 1960’s Milan, complete with Kiwi accents.  The titular characters are played by Theo David and Phoebe McKellar and the two joined Jack Tame to delve into the development of the show and what it’s like to bring this new variation to life.  Performances are running from the 15th of July through to the 9th of August at ASB Waterfront Theatre – tickets are available here.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her first album released as an independent artist, Period is Kesha’s sixth studio album.  With her taste for experimental pop on full display, the album is a return to Kesha’s wilder, hedonistic, “hot mess” era, filled with brash and unfiltered music.  The popstar says her goal was for it to create a safe space for people to feel fully embodied and liberated, unfiltered, and fearless.  Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the album.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne is encouraging people to spend a little more time outside this weekend.  The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey ends this weekend, which aks people to record the number of birds they see in their garden over the span of an hour.  Last weekend saw Kevin take part in the Whale Count, but he thinks most people will have better luck with the birds.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Crow by Michael Robotham   As the daughter of a London crime boss, Police Constable Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of her complicated life apart.  On patrol one night she discovers a child in pyjamas, wandering alone. Taking Daisy home, Phil uncovers the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store.  The crimes are linked, and all the evidence points to Phil’s father as the mastermind.  Phil’s two worlds are colliding, trapping her in the middle of a vicious gang war that will threaten her career and everyone she loves.  Who can she trust – the badge or her own blood?     This Is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen   Widow Mimi lives on idyllic Mackinac Island where cars are not allowed and a Gibson with three onions at the witching hour is compulsory. Her granddaughter, Addie, is getting over the heartbreak of her fiancé, Brian, dumping her a

During the cold and wet winter months, people often spend a lot less time in the great outdoors.   This can be a bit of a problem, as recent research reveals that spending time outside can have quite a few psychological benefits.  Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to delve into the findings.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing isn’t always easy, and while you may think you can afford to buy a new house or investment property, can you really?  Ed McKnight recommends that before you take on those payments, try living with the decreased income before taking on that debt.  He joined Jack Tame to delve deeper into the ‘Can I Invest’ Test.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far, this winter of ours has been pretty wet. Yes, complaining might not help at all, but it pays to do something about the soaked soil.   Inundation is a health hazard for plants: constant wetness causes a range of diseases, many of which will be fatal. Drowning roots stuff the oxygen balance, causing severe stress, discoloration of leaves, blisters on stems and leaves, leaf-fall, and die-back of branches.   Often the plant, shrub of small tree will become infected by one of the root-rot species.   The name Phytophthora comes to mind as it is quite violent in the way it attacks whole rows of plants.  Once a tree is infected there is very little you can do to “save its life”. If you are quick to diagnose this root rot fungus, you can try some Plant Health Buxus Blight Buster – follow label instructions and spray the affected trees/shrubs regularly.   I reckon that a prevention of stagnant water is the best way to save you a heap of trouble: dig some narrow ditches that will take t

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 5th of July 2025, Theo David and Phoebe McKellar join Jack as stars of ATC’s fast-paced 60s twist on the original tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet.  Jack considers his French sporting viewing picks for this weekend.  Mike Yardley shares his favourite apps for anything you may need while travelling.  And how does the latest Jurassic franchise instalment rate? Francesca Rudkin dishes on the latest on the big screen.  Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open AI’s talent is being poached for eye-watering numbers  Being paid $100 million to join a team sounds like something from the NFL or NBA, but it’s happening in Silicon Valley too. OpenAI’s talent is being poached by other tech giants, with Meta reportedly offered signing bonuses that large to steal talent and offering salaries in the millions.    Could website and content owners cash in on AI?   Cloudflare wants to help. When newspapers, magazines, and other content creators started putting their content online it was largely free, and even if it wasn’t, they still allowed Google to crawl it since having your website be discovered was worth it. That math shifted over the years, and now with AI those same content creators are debating if they should do something different this time around.    Cloudflare —a content delivery network— has a new feature aimed to help websites if they want to start charging for AI bots and agents to scrape their sites and use their service. They’re

This City is Ours    A long-time member of organised crime falls in love with Diana, prompting him to reevaluate his life and contemplate a future beyond his criminal activities (ThreeNow).    Hospice Heroes A new documentary series that introduces us to the staff and volunteers of one of New Zealand’s largest hospice facilities as they help terminally ill patients (ThreeNow).     Quick round-up of the return of three blockbuster shows:   Tour de France: Unchained (Netflix)   The Bear (Disney+)   Squid Game (Netflix)    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurassic World Rebirth  Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.     The Great Lilian Hall   Broadway actress Lillian Hall pours her heart and soul into preparing for her next big role but finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness. She strives to make it to opening night while holding on to her fading memories and identity.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If I was to enter Mousse Masters, the competition currently underway to find New Zealand’s top chocolate mousse, this would be my entry – simple, classic and utterly delicious. It’s as much about the mouthfeel as it is about ensuring the distinct flavour of using a quality chocolate comes through. Mousse Masters is a one-of-a-kind competition for pro chefs and promising young chefs. It's designed to captivate the food service industry, showcase the magic of Weave Cacao’s couverture chocolate drops, and celebrate the artistry of New Zealand's chefs and bakers.   Serves 2-4      Ingredients  ½ cup cream   2 small egg yolks   1 tablespoon caster sugar    70g very dark good-quality chocolate, chopped (check out the Weave Cacao website)   ½ cup cream, whipped with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or rum or orange zest or espresso)   grated chocolate to serve      Method  Bring the first measure of cream to the boil. Remove from the heat. &nbs