Saturday Morning With Jack Tame

Food Appreciation Month is coming up, and Kate Hall is thinking about food scraps.  New Zealand households are throwing away over 157,000 tonnes of edible food every year, costing the average household $1,326.   Instead of tossing out your food scraps, Kate has a few tips on how you can reuse them, turning them into ingredients and saving money.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week ago I noticed one of those beautiful red toadstools in our garden – the classic red fungus with white dots all over the skin.   Amanita muscaria or Fly agaric – there are a few different sub-species with different colourations (orange-red to yellow, and various colours of the “dots”). This is a Mycorrhizal fungus that is associated with a few common host trees: Birch, beech and pine trees. It’s not very edible – in fact, it’s better not to muck around with. Some young children have ended up being poisoned and some rather risky adults (trying to go on a Hallucinogenic journey) ended up in similar troubles.   But they look great, and this was the first time I saw this species in our front garden, which surprised me. Of course, I never saw the 7-meter tall Betula which really need pruning away from electricity wires…   Many species are doing a great job in recycling dead materials, fallen leaves, and dead branches, and also dead trunks in all shapes and sizes.   These are some example

Google and Meta are being raked over the coals in the US  The two titans are facing antitrust suits for the methods used in their digital advertising networks. Google for running an illegal monopoly within its digital ad network, while Facebook is in front of the FTC for antitrust behaviour in its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, as part of its digital ad strategy.    Steam profits off gaming loot crates  It was revealed that game publisher and marketplace Steam made US$82 million from loot crate openings in one month, from a single game.     LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esk Valley Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022, Hawkes Bay RRP from $24.99.    From the Gimblett Gravels sub-regional GI of Hawkes Bay     The Wine: Great colour concentration leading to a bouquet of ripe dark red berry fruits, blackberry and roasted plums, a mix of sweet and bitter chocolate, cacao and baking spices. The wood smoke from use of barrel adds complexity and depth. Dry with an abundance of ripe tannins and plenty of acidity for bite and freshness, West drinking from day of purchase through 2030.      The Food:   Great with moderate to high protein foods – from lamb to beef and even some roast chicken. Red meat, say a steak, that is cooked medium-rare has a lot more available protein on the palate than say one cooked to medium-well, or well-done. The rarer the meat the bigger and younger a red wine can be – the protein in the flesh and any juice that might ooze from it soften tannins in the wine making it seem smoother or softer.   The other consider

Patience   Against the backdrop of the historic city of York, detective Bea Metcalf forms an unlikely duo with young autistic police archivist Patience Evans, opening a door into a whole new world for Patience (ThreeNow).   The Stolen Girl   A seemingly ordinary decision turns the world of Elisa, mom to two young kids, upside down. When her daughter Lucia asks to go to a sleepover at her new best friend Josie's house, Elisa agrees. After meeting Josie's mother, Rebecca, she's put at ease by her charming nature and their impressive house. But when she says goodnight to her daughter, she has no idea that she is about to be thrust into every parent's worst nightmare (Disney+).   Diamond Heist  It's the year 2000, and London unveils the Millennium Dome to usher in the third millennium. A group of criminals devise a plan to steal the Millennium Dome Diamond at the heart of the Millennium Jewels collection (Netflix).    LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

The Penguin Lessons    An Englishman experiences personal and political changes after adopting a penguin during a turbulent time in Argentina's history.    Warfare   A surveillance mission goes wrong for a platoon of American Navy SEALs in insurgent territory in Iraq.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These pancakes may not only be the most delicious thing you’ll eat this Easter, they may also be the most healthy!    Makes 12+      Ingredients  2/3 cup rolled oats   1 tsp cinnamon    1 tsp mixed spice    ½ tsp nutmeg   ½ tsp baking powder    ½ tsp baking soda    3 tbsps. currants or sultanas    1 banana, mashed   1 medium egg   ¼ cup natural yoghurt    ¼-1/3  cup water or milk   Butter for frying and eating      Method  Blitz the oats in a blender or food processor until it’s like flour. Tip into a bowl and add in spices, baking powder and soda and currants or sultanas.   Whisk together banana, egg, yoghurt and ¼ cup water (or milk) and pour into the dry ingredients. Stir until it forms a smooth batter, adding more water/milk if it’s too stiff.    Heat a pan to medium. Grease the surface with a little butter.    Drop spoonfuls of batter into

The pictures made it look like a parody.  Eleven minutes after taking off from a West Texas launch site, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space capsule touched down with its all-female celebrity crew. Bezos opened the capsule door and greeted his fiancé. One by one the women filed out, each in their snazzy blue, flared space outfits. Having technically been in space for just four minutes, the popstar Katy Perry knelt down and kissed the ground.    I feel the same about space tourism as I do about climbing Mt Everest. In the broadest possible terms, the idea is really appealing. I’d love to go to space! But as it stands today, actually appreciating how much resource is involved, and the extent to which money rather than talent is the only thing separating anyone from the loftiest heights... I can’t bear the thought. We all know Jeff Bezos isn’t spending billions upon billions to push the boundaries of scientific understanding. He’s going as a vanity project. It all feels a bit gross.    Perhaps

Over a decade has seen Australian pop-dance royalty The Jungle Giants grow from simple lovers of music to fully-fledged artists on the world stage.  They had a massive year last year – playing shows and headlining festivals from hemisphere to hemisphere.  And now, they’re bringing their energy to New Zealand, with shows in Wellington and Auckland.   Frontman Sam Hales told Jack Tame they’ve been in a band together for about half their lives.  “No matter what happens, we know how to support each other, we know how to press each other’s buttons,” he said.  “And I think it really affects the music as well.”  Hales says that having such a supportive band allows him space to experiment.  “Even though it was spooky and risky, they we’re like, ‘Dude, just do, do whatever feels good. We’ve got your back.’”  “For me, knowing that support network was there, it makes me feel just, free to adventure and experiment, which is a really lucky place to be.”  LISTEN ABOVE See o

The creativity of Kiwi musicians is being recognised this month.  The Taite Music Prize is being awarded next week, the purpose of which is to recognise outstanding creativity for an entire collection of music contained on one album.  80 albums were nominated this year, of which only ten made the cut to be finalists.   Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to preview the awards.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Together We Roared by Steve Williams and Evin Priest   Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course.  When Tiger Woods went on an extraordinary majors run between 1999 and 2008, one man stood at his side: his caddie Steve Williams. Together Steve and Tiger dominated the PGA Tour and won an astonishing 13 major championships, their sights set on breaking Jack Nicklaus’s record 18 majors. Before they could overtake Nicklaus, however, their partnership ended abruptly, and a 12-year period without talking began. Years later, the two reconnected.  Steve, with PGA Tour journalist Evin Priest, reflects fondly on his years as Tiger’s caddie and their relentless pursuit of greatness. He revisits all their best moments, from Tiger’s iconic shot on the 16th hole at

"As spring began to bud and bloom in Munich, I embraced the season of renewal by joining Trafalgar on their riveting 10 day Imperial Europe guided coach tour, which strings together a necklace of enchanting destinations. It’s a cracking introduction to the richness of Central Europe – kind of like a glorified greatest hits tour." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is refreshing their look, unveiling a brand-new uniform for their staff.  The update comes 14 years after their last redesign – the collection designed by Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead.  And although Kevin Milne thinks they look pretty good, he does have a few questions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School holidays and Easter are both just around the corner, so how do you make the most of your break?  Taking a holiday boosts wellbeing, but the longevity of the benefits depends on several factors: time away, actives, and mental detachment from work.  Dr Dougal Sutherland breaks down the data, offering advice to ensure that the benefits of your break stick around as long as possible.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 12 April 2025, frontman of Aussie groove-makers the Jungle Giants Sam Hales joins Jack to discuss growing from simple lovers of music to fully fledged artists on the world stage.  Jack considers the anti-climactic end to the Treaty Principles Bill.  Awards are in the air... Chef Nici Wickes dishes on her top picks from the Outstanding Food Producer Awards and gives her top tips on how best to cook them.  Plus, music reviewer Estelle Clifford previews an important night for Kiwi music, the Taite Music Prize, ahead of the awards ceremony on Tuesday.  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.

Trump’s tariffs have been wreaking havoc on share markets around the world.  As a result, investment funds and KiwiSavers have been taking a hit, with Ed McKnight’s own account going down by $6.5k over the last month.  He joined Jack Tame to discuss the impacts on Kiwis, and whether people are actually in the right type of fund for their needs.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Believe it or not, I did hear a cicada chirping just a few days ago. Must have been a Late-Comer Boy, trying to attract a female. The buzzing sound is made in the Tymbals (on the belly side of the insect). It literally is a quick clicking sound that creates a smooth buzzing. If you hear clapping as well, it will be smacking the wings on the abdomen.  Egg-laying is very easy to spot: a characteristic “Herring bone” pattern on twigs with a thickness of a pencil.   We’re also not far away from the end of the Black Field Crickets’ truuu truuuu truuu singing in the evening. The further north you go, the longer you’ll hear those quite loud sounds in your lawn. They’re male mating calls, attracting females who are laying eggs in soil to hatch next spring (November).  Damage: eat a lot of grass from lawn/paddock. Easily attracted to lights, and noisy all night.  A fabulous characteristic rasping sound can be heard during the nighttime, starting about 30 minutes after dark: the sound is made by bo

Shopify is forcing employees to justify why AI can't do the job they want to hire   It's starting. An AI assistant is about to become your coworker. Before a new job posting can go live, it needs to be proven why AI can't do the job.   Not only that, Shopify's CEO is forcing all employees to use AI in their daily work – even baking it into performance reviews. He wants them to be more efficient and believes AI is going to do that, saying in a company-wide letter: “Frankly, I don’t think it’s feasible to opt out of learning the skill of applying AI in your craft; you are welcome to try, but I want to be honest I cannot see this working out today, and definitely not tomorrow.”    Shopify was the same company who deleted every recurring meeting with three or more people.      New features are coming to WhatsApp   For groups, it'll now show how many people are currently online, make it easier to react to messages like you can on Slack, and have more controls for notificati

Your Friends and Neighbours    After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbours' homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous (Apple TV+).     Landman   Deep in the heart of West Texas, roughnecks and wildcat billionaires try to get rich quick in the oil business as oil rigs begin to dominate the state. Crisis executive Tommy Norris tries to bring his company to the top during a fuelling boom (Prime Video).     North of North   Siaja is a young Inuk mother who dreams of reinventing herself in her tiny Arctic community of Ice Cove, a town where everybody knows your business. After a spontaneous - and extremely public - exit from her marriage, Siaja finds herself navigating the unpredictable, and often hilarious, highs and lows that come with relationships, motherhood, a new job, and finding your way (Netflix).    LISTEN ABO

New Zealand is filled to the brim with beautiful food and delicious ingredients, and Thursday night saw some of our top producers celebrated at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards.  Nici Wickes decided to focus in on a couple of the winners — Conscious Valley Lamb and Akaroa Salmon— and offer up a few simple cooking techniques for each.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.