Saturday Morning With Jack Tame

Relationship expert Steven Dromgool shares with Jack Tame compatibility questions to ask when you think you’ve found ‘the one’.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things that are bothering New Zealanders in the late summer and autumn days are wasps. There are a few species that really drive people mad:The German wasp is just one of them; the Chinese paper wasp is another one.They are quite different from each-other and easy to identify:German wasps are stockily-built insects, mostly yellow with some black stripes and spots on their body;The Chinese paper wasps are much more slender and often fly with dangling, long legs. Their bodies are mostly black with thin yellow stripes and spots.There are other distinguishing features (such as nest shapes and sizes and where they prefer to build their nests.But what they have in common is the fact that they have no sense of humour.But this little segment is not about all these details at all… it is about their name, or should I say their names!“German wasp” and “Chinese Paper wasp” are the common names (also known as vernacular names) of the species.Their scientific names are, respectively: Vespula germanica and Polist

Shane Warne's death has sent shockwaves around the world. He's suspected of dying from a heart attack and our resident doctor Dr Bryan Betty says it's a reminder for middle aged men to get a yearly heart check-up.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are some rules I try to abide by when looking for budget-friendly meals· Only use what’s in season· Shop with a list but stay open to a bargain· Ties in with above, don’t stick to ingredients if they’re expensive, substitute for something cheaper eg. jars of capsicum/peppers instead of fresh, rump steak instead of sirloin or cheaper yet, learn how to cook well with eggs or pulses for your protein, use sour cream / crème fraiche instead of cheese in cooking· Spices are your friend for cooking on a budget - they pack a punch for very little expense· Avoid semi or fully prepared meals – they’re expensive whichever way you look at it· When shopping compare the per gram cost – you’ll be surprised that larger portions are not always cheaper (mayo is a good example of this!)· Beef up curries / casseroles with vegetables (carrots / potatoes / onions / pumpkin / spinach) – good for the body and the wallet· Shop to the theme of “You can’t always get what you want”· The Destitute Gourmet, Sophie Gray, has 3 princip

Apple's going "peak performance" This event saw the continued rollout of the new Apple chips across their devices - including into the iPad Air and the launch of the wildly powerful Mac Studio. The screens on their phones, tablets and laptops have always been incredible and now there's an affordable option for a high quality Apple monitor! Announced alongside the Mac Studio is the Studio Display which is a 27" 5K monitor with an updated camera, three mics and six speakers. It's around $2000, which is a steal compared to the Pro Display at $5,000 monitor and $1,000 stand. Its launch did see the death of the 27" iMac though. Print your own lipstick at home Can't decide which shade to buy? Now you can print them all at home...and as you need them. This cool device from Yves Saint-Laurent prints lipstick. You load the cartridges in the bottom of the device, use an app to select the color you want, and it'll print it straight into a compact for you to apply now or take on-the-go. You can take a photo of your outfi

History-making and title-taking about sums up an astonishing 12 months for Kiwi squash player Paul Coll.  The 29-year-old is the first Kiwi male to take the top spot in world rankings, something he says was “unexpected”.   Paul is based in Amsterdam but is always on the move playing in tournaments around the world, the latest being the Windy City Open in Chicago, where he won his first title as number one.  Paul Coll joined Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somebody Somewhere: A new HBO drama. Sam is a true Kansan on the surface, but, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mould. Grappling with loss and acceptance, she discovers herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up (Neon). Winning time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty: A new drama about the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court (Neon). Joe vs Carole: A new series that dramatises the events of documentary Tiger King, telling the tale of Joe Exotic, the former Oklahoma zoo operator and big cat breeder who was put on trial and sentenced to 22 years in prison for plotting to murder another big cat enthusiast (TVNZ OnDemand). LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin has been watching two great films this week:Blind Ambition (Doc - Cinema)  Having escaped starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe, four refugees have conquered the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and unshakeable national pride, they form Zimbabwe’s first ever wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of ‘World Wine Tasting Champions’. From the moment they arrive in France to compete, this team of mavericks turns an establishment of privilege and tradition on its head. A truly uplifting documentary that celebrates just how irrepressible the human spirit can be.  Off the Rails (Drama - Cinema) Now in their 50s, four friends re-create an inter-rail journey across Europe, but this time 18-year-old Maddie is taking her mother's place, fulfilling her dying wish. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne is celebrating the start of the Bluff oyster season and reckons they’ve gotta be the best oysters in the world.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best things about my job is that when a new poitical poll comes through, I get to look at the results just a little bit earlier than everyone else.Labour 37. National 39. Boomfah.A few things are obvious. People are sick of Covid. We’re sick of restrictions. Sick of disruption. We’re sick, sick, in more than 200,000 cases. Covid is stressful. We’re right in the throes of the surge. That’s never going to bode well for whatever government is in charge.Inflation. The cost of living. Whack. Didn’t I say in my very first show of this year, that inflation would be the word of 2022? Not Omicron. Not Antigen. Not Wordle. Inflation.Is it Labour’s fault? Yes and no. When it comes to our economy, New Zealand is a dinghy hitched to the back of a the global mega-liner. And the bulk of the really big spending, the billions and billions of dollars that were pumped into our economy over the last two years during Covid-19, was committed to save jobs. Don’t forget, National said it would have done the same. Any time

Estelle Clifford has been listening to Jamie McDell’s new self-titled album and gives it top marks.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Very Last List of Vivian Walker – Megan Albany: New book from Award winning Australian Writer  Vivian Walker is dying. This is not on her list of things to do. A darkly funny debut that proves even the most imperfect of lives is worth celebrating.   Now that I've got cancer, I know I should be letting go and just being in the moment with my child but, seriously, what mother has got time to spend with their kids? Em and Me – Beth Morrey: The author of The Love Story of Missy Carmichael is back with a new novel. A mother. A daughter. A secret waiting to be discovered. For too long – since the sudden death of her mother as a teenager, since the birth of her daughter, Em, when she was just seventeen – Delphine has been unable to let go of the past, obsessed with protecting Em and clinging to a secret that could ruin everything. She’s been living life in safe shades of grey. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Yardley has been roaming around mighty Manawatu, home of the Turbos and wind turbines. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the questions I get asked all the time is ,’why don’t we grow food on the grass beams on our street’One of the biggest users of water and chemicals is actually our love affair with grass. Let alone the energy and petrol used to mow it.Back in European history, us peasants who came from there, used to have vegetable gardens and only the lords in their manors had lawns kept short and neat by sheep and groundsmenNow we are all lords and ladies but this has a high ecological cost. So change your own lawns to veges, flowers, ground covers and natives for bird lifeAnd this flows on to the beams along our streets. We are getting less backyard space as we concentrate our housing, so what is possible with our public landLet’s look at the problems and regulations and see what solutions are out thereStreets are full of dirty polluting cars that will make any food grown there inedibleA very good point but some streets have very low traffic and food could be grown. In all others there are plenty of options.Fruit tr

Winter crops need to go in!Might not feel like it, but winter is just around the corner.Soil is still warm-as, so when you plant seeds, they germinate quite quickly; take advantage of that helping hand, so that seedlings will grow quickly in the warm conditions, while they slow down on their way to lower temperatures.Brussels Sprouts:Sow now (early March); transplant the seedling in May in a pre-prepared bed in full sun with nice, friable soil with a good dollop of Lime (NOT dolomite lime!). The lime (high pH) prevents club root disease.Plant them in a spot where they are protected from too much wind. These Brassicaceae are rather top-heavy and could easily topple over!“Improved” and “Jade F1” are good varieties that usually do well. You can also find a purple-red heirloom variety; In early winter after the first frost!! You can harvest themCabbages and Broccoli are also still worth planting; they are related to the sprouts, so a similar modus operandus applies for them. Don’t forget the Lime…I had a good run

Bank lending changes are prompting lots of borrowers to look at second-tier lenders when the banks say no. Enable.me's Hannah McQueen speaks to Francesca Rudkin about who exactly are these second-tier lenders and what you should look out for.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple & Google have turned off live data in their maps to protect the people of Ukraine Live map activity is great to help detect traffic and disruptions when life is normal, but in a war zone it can be dangerous. Both Google & Apple have now disabled these features which collect user data to show clusters of activity. In the US at least, the maps can show busy locations, such as how many people are at a particular gym or bar, but can also show hotspots such as shopping districts, beaches, or protests. There was a fear that people congregating to shelter could inadvertently appear on a map.  The live traffic feature tipped of academic researchers that the Russian invasion was happening, because there was a traffic jam at 3:15 in the morning right near where satellite images had previously showed the staging of Russian military vehicles. Dr Jeffrey Lewis a Professor at Middlebury Institute in California started tweeting his findings and updates as the traffic jam rolled towards Ukraine.  Cryptocurrency

The Dropout: Based on the popular podcast and based on true events, The Dropout is a tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. Amanda Seyfried plays American entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, who develops healthcare technology that puts millions of patients at risk and loses everything in the blink of an eye (Disney+). Pieces of Her: this might well be your binge watch for the weekend! From the team behind Big Little Lies and The Undoing, Toni Collette stars in this thriller about one woman’s quest to understand her mother after a violent attack brings an unknown past to light (Netflix). Our Flag Means Death: Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi star in this new comedy set in 1717, about wealthy landowner Stede Bonnet (Darby) who has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well (Neon). LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often feel like we never have enough time in the day and the time that we do have needs to made the most of! Luckily, we have the likes of clinical psychologist-turned-writer, Dr Alice Boyes, to save the day. Alice is a Kiwi based in the US and her blogs on the popular website Psychology Today garner millions of views. She has written a brand new book called Stress-Free Productivity. It’s a tool-kit to help readers flourish...without the burnout. Dr Alice Boyes joins Francesca Rudkin to talk about her book. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all need a bit of cheering up after the week we’ve had so here’s an absolute favourite that’s worth the effort – custard slice! 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry 1L full fat milk 75g butter, chopped 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup sugar ½ cup custard powder or corn flour 4 egg yolks 1 cup icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract  Preheat oven to 180 C. Line a 20-22cm tin with baking paper, allowing some to hang over the sides for easy removal later. Roll the pastry to slighter thinner and larger than they come. Place the pastry sheets on baking trays lined with baking paper. Use a fork to prick holes all over the pastry then top the pastry sheets with another sheet of baking paper and another baking tray. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely on wire racks before trimming to fit your tin. Make the custard: Place 3 cups of the milk, butter, vanilla and sugar in a pot and heat until just before boiling point. While it heats, in a bowl whisk the custard powder/cornflour, remaining milk a