Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
9am-12pm Sat
SATURDAY MORNING WITH JACK TAME
9am–12pm Saturdays
The only way to start your weekend!
With more than 15 years as a journalist and broadcaster, Jack's become a household name on New Zealand airwaves.
Not only does he host his own radio show, Jack also co-hosts TVNZ's Q+A. His work has taken him around the world.
Jack’s crisp perspective, style, and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio.
News, sport, books, music, gardens and food – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 08 March 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 8 March 2025, kiwi art legend Dick Frizzell shares his journey from Mickey to Tiki and back...
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Dick Frizzell joins Jack Tame to discuss his iconic work and upcoming book
World famous in New Zealand, Dick Frizzell is a defining force in our art scene. You will know his work on Kiwiana icons like the Four Square man with moko and Mickey...
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Estelle Clifford: Lady Gaga dialled back to her purest form
Reviewers are saying Lady Gaga has dialed back to her purest form in new album ‘Mayhem’. The singer is drawing on the simplicity of her 2008 debut ‘The Fame’ that...
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Catherine Raynes: 'Major themes' in new book Dreamcount
Dreamcount by Chiamanda Ngozi Adichie From award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists. Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America....
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Mike Yardley: Autumn alpine frolics in Ruapehu
The wondrous Ruapehu region never ceases to amaze me at its capacity to stir all senses, from its expansive platter of leisurely outdoorsy pursuits. It easily ranks...
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Kate Hall: Are local fruit and vegetable boxes cheaper than the supermarket?
Locally grown fruit and vegetable boxes are often seen as the more expensive option as opposed to buying produce from the supermarket. Sustainability expert Kate...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: How to tackle mis-behaving scarlet runner beans
This last summer has seen a number of ZB talkback listeners complaining about scarlet runner beans mis-behaving. Two main types of troubles were reported: 1) suddenly...
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Bob Campbell: Marlborough wine with a French accent and extra rich texture
Rimapere 2022 Baron Edmonde de Rothschild Plot 101 Sauvignon Blanc $45 Why I chose it: Kiwi wine with a French accent Owned by the prestigious French wine group...
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Paul Stenhouse: ChatGPT can now code for you
One of the founders of Google has a new Company Surprise, surprise it's involving AI. But it's not trying to help you in your digital life - instead it's designed...
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Tara Ward: Wellington based TV show hits the small screen
Secrets at Red Rocks - (Neon, Sky Open from March 9) Based on the award-winning novel by Rachael King, this family-friendly local drama tells the story of 12 year-old...
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Nici Wickes: Pear & Sultana Chutney
Preserving Time! Pear Chutney is just divine and we can have a general chat about preserving, noting that this is the season for making sauces, chutneys and jams,...
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Francesca Rudkin: A 'nutty', 'comical' sci-fi satire in Parasite director's Mickey 17
Mickey 17 - (in cinemas) Starring Robert Pattinson. Directed by Bong Joon-ho of Parasite & Snowpiercer. A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize...
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Andrew Saville: The Blues not looking likely to back up their Championship win
The Blues lost by one point to the Canberra Brumbies last night at Eden Park. The match is the first time the Australian’s have beat the Blues at home since 2013....
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Kevin Milne: Polls find a significant number of Kiwis support Trump
Donald Trump has consistently been in the news since he began his second term as US President. This week he has clashed with Elon Musk, paused tariffs on Mexico...
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Jack Tame: While you share in your child’s discomfort you also share in their almighty relief
Gas. I think of all the things I knew (in theory) about parenting a new-born but had to experience in person to fully appreciate, it is the myriad curiosities of...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 01 March 2025
Listen to the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 1 March. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday...
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Estelle Clifford: New music by Kiwi duo Foley
Music Reviewer Estelle Clifford talks to Jack Tame about Kiwi duo Foley. The pair have released a brand new album 'THAT’S LIFE, BABY!', summing up their approach...
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Catherine Raynes: 'Character driven' novel brings humour and nostalgia
Three Days in June by Anne Tyler It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits,...
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Mike Yardley: Riding the rails through the Forgotten World
In all my travels, I’ve never encountered anything quite like it, particularly given its magnitude. Prising open the mighty King Country, Forgotten World Adventures...
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Dougal Sutherland: Why we need to stop trying to be happy
A recent research article titled “happiness depletes me,” found that trying to be happy (which is defined as striving to experience as much positive emotion as possible...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: First and last call for veggies
We are now in Autumn and that means some wonderful vegetables are needing to be sown or planted asap. Here in Canterbury, I germinated a row of seeds of French beans...
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Lisa Dudson: Is cash a good gift for children?
Is cash a good gift for children? Personal wealth educator Lisa Dudson unwraps the idea with Jack Tame, and gives her tips on the best thing to teach our children...
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Paul Stenhouse: Jeff Bezos is sending stars to space
Skype is shutting down on May 5. It was the OG video calling app, but now Microsoft is all in on Teams. Microsoft has developed a way for users to port their Skype...
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Toxic Town: 'Shocking', 'heart-breaking' and based on a true story
Toxic Town - (Netflix) Based on a true story and featuring an all-star cast, this British drama follows the story of three mothers involved in the Corby toxic waste...
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David Wenham: Aussie classic Johnny Spiteri revisited in new film
David Wenham is an Australian actor who has really made his mark. From Lord of the Rings, Van Helsing and Lion, he has a new film out, ‘Spit’. The film is a sequal...
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Kevin Milne: My first online auction
Kevin Milne had his first experience with an online art auction. He said it was better than the movies … although unsuccessful. Kevin told Jack Tame about how...
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Jack Tame: How Auckland FC has shifted my Super Rugby focus
As a sports fan, I suppose it was actually a genuinely meaningful moment. I was sitting on the couch last night. 7.28pm. Sleeping baby in my arms. Remote in my hand....
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Groove Armada: Legendary music duo heading down under
Groove Armada are legends of dance and electronic music. Tom Findlay and Andy Cato make up the duo – and have been pumping out tracks for over a quarter of a century,...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 22 February 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 22 February 2025, Groove Armada are bringing their genre-defying discography down under and...
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Chris Schulz: Christchurch is pumping for Electric Ave
Hagley Park plays host now to the biggest two-day festival in all of Australasia, Electric Ave, and entertainment reporter Chris Schultz is there live. "It really...
