Saturday Morning With Jack Tame

A new phenomenon has emerged: dreamscrolling.   The opposite of doomscrolling, dreamscrolling has people looking at dream purchases or things they’d one day like to own – houses being a common choice.  It even seems to have some benefits when done in the workplace, both to those doing it, and the organisation.  Dougal Sutherland reveals a couple of the key benefits it can have: - Dreamscrolling gives us that little psychological “hit” of joy, even if it’s about something imaginary! When we fantasize about the “what-if” it’s like, for a moment, we’re living our best life in that dream house – and it feels good.  - Overseas research has shown that dream scrolling can help some people with financial planning as it serves to motivate and inspire them to actively save for, or invest in, that thing they’re dreaming about. So it can help motivate us and change our behaviour for the future.  - At a time when many of us might be feeling a bit down in the dumps, particularly if you live in Wellington or work for the g

A week or so ago, a wonderful kids book couriered its way to my front door. It’s a book about our native bees in Aotearoa, written by Rachel Weston. It’s titled “Kiwi Bees have tiny knees”.  How refreshing to finally read a book about our native bees, not the introduced pollinator from Tropical Africa which migrated through Europe and all the way to Asia. Our native bees are from Aotearoa and there are 28 species in our land, most of which have not been studied well at all!  After Spring has started this year (that will be from tomorrow morning 12:43 am onwards) I shall come back to this magnificent book in detail, simply because it deserves a lot more entomological attention.  For now, I will alert you to page 21: Clever little bees: Pollinating Mistletoe.  That simple line grabbed my attention immediately, and on the day I received the book I started a complete week of Mistletoe frenzy; and it is all to do with Gardening!  Our tiny bees pollinate mistletoe? For Real?  Rachel’s book has a QR Code on page 21

Bob's Best Buys: Rimapere Baron Edmond de Rothschild 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $30  Why I chose it:                       - Top vintage - Best of Marlborough with a French accent - Sauvignon doesn’t get much better than this - Delicious now but no rush - It has great purity and power - Due to be released, but buy it while stocks last    What does it taste like?   A delicious sauvignon blanc with real finesse. Flavours are a medley of passion fruit, lime zest, guava, and a suggestion of feijoa. A vibrant and refreshing wine with appealing purity. It has a strong Marlborough signature with a subtle French accent.     Why it’s a bargain:   It’s not the cheapest sauvignon around, in fact as sauvignon goes it is moderately expensive, but is also very, very good. In my book it offers good value.    Where can you buy it?  It is just about to be released so check out your nearest fine wine retailer. When ordering in advance, don’t forget to enquire about a discount.    What’s a good food match?   The folk at

How do we power the rise of AI?  The answer at the moment seems to be nuclear power. Microsoft has partnered with a shuttered nuclear power plant called Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania to bring back its Unit 1 facility. It was shut down in 2019 because of increased competition from cheaper sources such as natural gas, solar, and wind power.  Microsoft says it'll purchase all the power from the plant for 20 years. So, Constellation says it'll spend $1.6 billion to get it back up and running by 2028 – as long as the regulators allow it.   You may know the name Three Mile Island because of a nuclear meltdown at the "Unit 2" site, in 1979.  The US Government could soon force cars to have AM radio  With the rise of internet connected electric vehicles, AM radio has been phased out. Tesla, BMW and Volkswagen promised to remove AM radio saying the electric engines can interfere with the sound of AM radio.   Plus, why do you need it if you can stream Spotify, Pandora, or iHeart? Well, what happens if you're out of

The Penguin   Following the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb aka The Penguin seeks to fill the power vacuum left by Carmine Falcone’s death and finally give his mother the life he promised. But first, Oz must confront enemies new and old (Neon).    A Very Royal Scandal   Based on the real-life 2019 interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew over the scandalous accusations the Prince faced regarding his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. A Very Royal Scandal follows the action of Maitlis and Prince Andrew in the lead-up to the interview, the event itself and the many questions left in its wake that would change their lives forever (Prime Video).    Nightsleeper  The overnight train from Glasgow to London is hacked. Passengers are trapped on board, including police officer Joe. As the train hurtles towards disaster, Joe manages to make contact with Abby, the cyber security director (ThreeNow).    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thelma   Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.  Marguerite’s Theorem   When a brilliant mathematics student at France's top university presents her thesis, a mistake shakes the certainty of her planned-out life. She decides to quit everything and start over.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off the top of your head, where do reckon the Wallabies currently sit in the World rankings?   Sure, they’re behind us. They’re behind South Africa, of course. But they’re also languishing behind Scotland, behind Italy, would you believe.  According to World Rugby, the Wallabies of September 2024 are the ninth best national team in men’s rugby today. They only just squeak in ahead of Fiji.  When I was a kid, the Bledisloe felt like the biggest thing in rugby outside of a World Cup. It probably wasn’t, of course. Tests with South Africa were at least comparable, I guess, and Lions tours had their prestige. But I would get so worked up for Bledisloes because they always felt like anyone could win.   I still remember epic Bledisloe clashes. The John Eales era. George Gregan and that tackle, Jeff Wilson spilling the ball as he dived for the line, the Wallabies just holding on for Bledisloe glory.  But what happened? New Zealand Rugby’s had its issues, but arguably no country that plays rugby has experienced anyth

A quiche is a fabulous vehicle for asparagus and it makes a fabulous lunch or dinner.   Serves 4-6     Ingredients   1-2 sheets short crust pastry   5 large eggs   ½ cup grated cheese   ½ cup cream (can use milk)   ½ cup chopped parsley   ½ tsp sea salt   ¼ tsp black pepper   100g cold smoked salmon   5 spears asparagus, cut into 4cm lengths     Method  1.Preheat oven to 190 C and place a tray in to heat on the middle (or a little bit higher) rack.   2.Roll out the pastry to fit a 23cm loose-bottom tart tin. Press into tin, leaving any overhang as this will fall away when cooked. Prick all over with a fork. Chill for 15-30 minutes before baking for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.  Cool.   3.Sprinkle cheese over pastry case. Whisk eggs with cream to mix. Add in parsley, salt and pepper. Pour into pastry case. Sprinkle over cut asparagus and salmon bake for 35-40 minutes or until a slight wobble in the middle. Remove and cool to warm to serve.     Nici’s note  You can get away with blind baking pastry wi

Troy Kingi is a man on a well-documented mission, creating ten albums in ten different genres, over the course of ten years for his 10:10:10 project.  Through this project, Troy has carved a remarkable reputation for musical versatility.  In August, he released album number 8 in the project, Leatherman & the Mojave Green, a rock album that has brought him back to his roots.  Before getting to work on his final two albums, Kingi has found the time to squeeze in a tour of New Zealand.  Leatherman was recorded in Joshua Tree, a national park in California, and Kingi told Jack Tame that the choice to record there was him trying to rekindle the flame that got him into the industry in the first place.  “I was at a point where I was questioning all my directions, and back in the beginning, I’d just write for the loving of writing and things would flow the way they’d flowed. And I felt like I kind of lost that,” he told Tame.  “So actually going back to a genre of style that is probably the core of who I am, it w

Kiwi music collective TOI has released their newest album ‘Waves’, showcasing their signature sound of modern soul, old school funk, and R&B, along with a new experimental approach.   Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the new release.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Precipice by Robert Harris  Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.  In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state.  As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.    Billionaire, Nerd Saviour, King: Bill Gates and his Quest to Shape Our World by Anupreeta Das  Few billionaires have been in the public eye for as long, and in as many guises, as Bill Gates. At first heralded as a tech visionary, the Microsoft cofounder next morphed into a ruthless capitalist, only to change yet again when he fashioned himself into a global do-gooder. Along the way, Gates forever influenced

How many investment properties can the average investor afford to buy? It depends on income, but Ed McKnight has run some numbers. Plus, he answers the question of how much they really make.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Colourful, playful, sun-splashed Cairns enjoys the unique distinction of being cradled in tropical wonder. The gateway city straddles two World Heritage-protected treasures: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. I took a daytrip to the family-favourite destination of Fitzroy Island. Just 45 minutes from Cairns on the Fitzroy Flyer, this barefoot island getaway serves up a flavourful dabble with the Great Barrier Reef. The island is designated a National Park, in deference to its spectacular walking trails, rainforest, beaches and abundant marine life, in the calm sheltered waters. It’s jaw-dropping to think the island was previously connected to the mainland before the last Ice Age." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 14th September 2024, the man with a remarkable reputation for musical versatility, Troy Kingi joins Jack to chat album number 8 in his 10:10:10 series.  Jack ponders a social media ban for those under 16 years of age.  Spring is making itself known and chef Nici Wickes shares a deliciously creamy recipe perfect for moments of seasonal entertaining.  Can ice cream tub lids be recycled? Kate sets things straight about what can't be recycled through curbside bins.  Plus, Apple have released a surprising product - a hearing aid! Tech expert Paul Stenhouse discusses the tech-for-good.  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.

After recycling was standardised in February, many people are still unaware they can't put any caps or lids in their curbside recycling bins.  A new scheme has recently launched, allowing people to bring their caps and lids into participating supermarkets to be properly recycled.  Kate ‘Ethically Kate’ Hall joined Jack Tame to give a refresher on recycling, and a bit of advice in how to make it easier.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve been pretty busy in the garden, tunnel house, and grassy building site. That always seem to happen with me just before spring emerges – it’s a frantic time.    Spades  When you’re digging out flax or any plant, tree, shrub for that matter, some soil types make it difficult to get into with a regular spade. We had a rather dry late winter period with soil becoming pretty hard to open up.  My best investment for these conditions is my trenching spade:  A long and tapering blade that ends up with just 10 centimetres of bottom edge, easy to drive into the soil and allowing you to tackle the hard clay with a minimum amount of effort.  I tried to dig out large, old flax plants and the only way to do that is with a trenching spade – no contest!  Of course, as the name suggests, trenching spades were invented to create long narrow trenches for power lines of water pipes.   Why dig our more than you need to?    Weeding implements  We all know what a hoe is; a push or pull device that can cut plants off their roo

Apple released a surprising product this week... a hearing aid.  They were awaiting FDA approval, but today they got it, making it the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device to receive such approval.  It's more tech for good! Approximately 1.5 billion people around the world are living with hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. The Apple Hearing Study revealed that 75% of people diagnosed with hearing loss haven’t received the assistive support that they need.  How does it work? You open the health app to take a hearing test from the comfort of home - it takes about five minutes. It builds an 'audiogram', just like what you'd get at the doctor's office, and uses this to personalize your hearing experience. If you struggle with high, mid, or low tones these will be boosted accordingly allowing you to hear conversations and the environment around you more clearly. It's designed for folks with mild to moderate hearing loss.  It's worth pointing out that AirPods could be a very suc

Slow Horses   A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb, navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces (Apple TV+).    Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos    Twenty-five years after it first debuted, The Sopranos remains a touchstone for prestige television. Featuring interviews with cast and crew, this two-part documentary delves into the psyche of renowned Sopranos creator David Chase (Neon).    Location, Location, Location NZ   Friendship ended with Kirstie and Phil, now Jayne Kiely and Paul Glover are your best friends. The local reboot of the iconic property series begins on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+ this Sunday night and promises a swagbag of nervous New Zealanders looking to make their property dreams a reality. Episode one takes viewers inside the notoriously chilled out housing market in Tāmaki Makaurau, where one buyer teases she is known to “dry wretch” when she gets nervous. If that’s not high stakes television, we do

Speak No Evil   A dream holiday turns into a living nightmare when an American couple and their daughter spend the weekend at a British family's idyllic country estate.    Radical    Sixth grade students at Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary are among the worst performing students in Mexico, with their world one of violence and hardship, not possibility. It might seem like a dead end, but it's the perfect place for new teacher Sergio Juarez to try something different.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one pan wonder of a dish is perfect to serve a group – it’s full of fresh flavours but is creamy and comforting too.   Serves 4-6     Ingredients  3-4 free-range boneless skinless chicken breasts   Salt and pepper to season   1 tablespoon olive oil  2 tablespoons butter  1 leek or onion, finely sliced or diced  1 cup chicken stock  2 tablespoons lemon juice  3 garlic cloves, minced  ½ teaspoon chilli flakes   ¼ cup cream  1 ½ cups peas   2 tablespoons chopped parsley    Method  1. Remove tenderloin from chicken breasts. Slice each breast horizontally in half so you have two thinner pieces plus the tenderloin per breast. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.   2. Heat oil in a large pan on a medium heat. Lightly brown chicken on both sides, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add butter to the pan and add leeks or onions and cook gently until softened.    3. In a bowl mix stock, lemon juice, garlic and chilli flakes and pour this over leeks/onions. Br