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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Podcast

Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Charlie Vickers: Australian actor on his role in the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the twist identity reveal

    The Lord of the Rings franchise is held very near and dear to many Kiwi’s hearts, and the brand-new retelling of the franchise has been nothing but popular upon it’s release.  The Rings of Power had an estimated 25 million viewers tune in for its Season 1 premiere, and it’s second season has begun.  It’s set thousands of years before the events of JRR Tolkein’s novels, with Middle Earth’s infamous villain inhabiting a flesh and blood body for the first time on screen.  Australian actor Charlie Vickers plays Sauron, a twist only revealed in the final episode of the first season, as his charismatic Halbrand was unmasked.  The twist was something of a surprise to Vickers as well, as he only found out after they had begun filming.  “I filmed the first two episodes of the show, not knowing I was playing Sauron,” he told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame.  “And then they called me into their office in Henderson and they said, you’re, so it turns out that Halbrand is Sauron.”  “I was left reeling, in a good way.”  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Kevin Milne: Protecting yourself from online scams

    No matter how smart you are, you’re always at risk of getting caught by a scam. They’re on the rise lately, and even those who know all the signs and think they’ve taken all of the precautions are finding themselves on the sharp end of the stick.  Kevin Milne is rather familiar with scams and consumer affairs, but a recent incident had him cancelling his credit card as quick as possible.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Estelle Clifford: Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet

    Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album was an instant success. Released on August 23rd, it was her first album to top the Billboard 200 chart, and was the third biggest debut week for an album in the US in 2024.  It’s a 12 track album, mixing influences of country, rock, disco, and R&B with Carpenter’s signature pop style.   Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the release.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Catherine Raynes: Death at the Sign of the Rook and Safe Enough

    Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson  The crumbling house - Burton Makepeace and its chatelaine the Dowager Lady Milton - suffered the loss of their last remaining painting of any value, a Turner, some years ago. The housekeeper, Sophie, who disappeared the same night, is suspected of stealing it.  Jackson, a reluctant hostage to the snowstorm, has been investigating the theft of another The Woman with a Weasel, a portrait, taken from the house of an elderly widow, on the morning she died. The suspect this time is the widow’s carer, Melanie. Is this a coincidence or is there a connection? And what secrets does The Woman with a Weasel hold? The puzzle is Jackson’s to solve. And let’s not forget that a convicted murderer is on the run on the moors around Burton Makepeace.  All the while, in a bid to make money, Burton Makepeace is determined to keep hosting a shambolic Murder Mystery that acts as a backdrop while the real drama is being played out in the house.    Safe Enough by Lee Child  From the world's number one thriller writer, twenty pulse-pounding short stories are collected for the first time in one edition, complete with an introduction from the author plus an exclusive brand-new short story featuring Jack Reacher and Maggie Bird from Lee Child and Tess Gerritsen.  I was the guy who always found a way.  I was the guy that couldn't be stopped.  A drug-dealing hit man unburdens his fears to a stranger. An overlooked rookie cop is assigned to the department’s file room. A ruthless killer only kills bad guys. A methodical bodyguard quits his job when he’s outsmarted. A military mission is planned to perfection...  Meticulously plotted and utterly compelling, these are intimate portraits of humanity at its best and worst. Each story is entirely distinct. And with their economical prose and unexpected twists, each could only have been written by the creator of Jack Reacher.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Mike Yardley: Kona Coast delights in Hawai'i

    "After taking my fill of nature’s feisty features at Volcanoes National Park, the sun, the sand and the coastal draws of the Big Island were calling. The Kona Coast is a 100km long sweep along Hawai’i’s western coast, brimming with attractions and experiences that smashed my expectations. Lined with lava fields, coffee farms, and some of Hawaii’s most beautiful coastline, I wish I’d set aside more time on the Big Island to delve into its numerous delights. There are charms at every turn. The beating heart of the tourist scene is Kailua-Kona, the colourful and bustling town a short distance from Kona Airport. It incorporates Kailua Village which once a sleepy fishing village and retreat for Hawaiian royalty." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  6. Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2024

    6 DAYS AGO

    Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2024

    On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 7th of September 2024, star of the 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ series Charlie Vickers chats with Jack about what it's like to be Middle Earth's most infamous villain.  Bananagrams anyone? Jack ponders how astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will pass their unexpectedly extended time in space.   Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! 36 years on from the original, the Deetz family is back - Francesca Rudkin gives the details on just how the Burtonian spirit stacks up.  Lee Child moves away from his well-known character Jack Reacher in his brand-new book. Reviewer Catherine Raynes shares her thoughts on Child's storytelling skills.  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.

    1h 57m

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Dougal Sutherland: Is the UK's 4-day working week really a good thing?

    On the face of it the 4-day working week sounds like a good thing, but the devil is in the detail. Recently in the UK the government has indicated they may strengthen workers' rights to request this – however, it’s the right to request 40 hours compressed into 4 10 hour days, rather than 5 8-hour days. Although it might sound attractive at first, I’m not sure this is sustainable in the longer term, particularly for those who have family. If you include travel time, it could be that you end up being away from home from 7am – 7pm. Which would leave you Friday to recover and could ultimately lead to burnout.  A better option could be the 100/80/100 4-day working week: 100% of pay, 80% of time, 100% of productivity. Initially pioneered by NZ firm Perpetual Guardian and taken up by hundreds of organisations around the world – although interestingly very few in NZ.  It’s based on the idea that during a typical 5-day week there are only limited periods when we are productive – some estimate that it’s only about 30% of time. So, if we support people to be more focused and productive at work, we reward them with having to work less than they currently do. Global results are quite staggering:  - 25% increase in revenue  - 32% reduction in staff turnover  - 66% reduction in burnout  - 94% of organisations wanted to continue  It doesn’t involve everyone simply working 4 8-hour days – some people might work 5 days but shorter hours, some 3 days but longer hours. Every year the “deal” is put to workers – if we can keep productivity at 100%, we will pay you for 40 hours but you only have to work 32. If productivity drops, we go back to the 40-hour week. Great idea as it puts the solutions back into the hands of the staff who work in their own interests rather than having management dictate.     What can people do if they’re interested?  - Don’t buy into the idea that “it won’t work for us” —everyone says that— if your business needs to provide services 5 (or more) days per week then hand this problem over to the staff to figure out.  - Be prepared to do quite a bit of work beforehand e.g., how do you define productivity in your business, are you tracking people’s rates of burnout or wellbeing and if not, how will you do this?  - Likely to need some training too e.g., how to effectively run a meeting so that people’s time isn’t wasted.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    Bryan Betty: The problem of prostate cancer

    Why is prostate cancer a problem?  - It occurs in the prostate, a gland that sits below the bladder and produces fluid for semen.  - It’s the second highest cause of cancer death in men. 4000 are diagnosed a year, and 700 men die a year.  - Over time the number of people being diagnosed, and death rate is dropping due to increased testing.  - If you are diagnosed: 90% of men are alive after 5 years, and 90% alive after 10 years due to early treatment, and sometimes the cancer is slow growing.       Are there symptoms that can indicate prostate cancer?  Things to look out for:  - A need to urinate urgently, difficulty with getting started and weak urine stream, dribbling after finish, blood in the urine.  - However, these can be due to other ‘benign’ prostate problems:  - BPH – Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: the prostate getting larger with age, but it’s not cancerous  - Prostatitis: an infection of the prostate  If you notice any of these symptoms you need to talk to your GP.     Should we be doing anything to check for prostate cancer?  - Yes. From the age of 50 years, talk to your doctor about a two-yearly prostate check.  - If you have a family history —father, brother— then you may need to start earlier at 40 years.  - The check is very simple: a blood test called a PSA and quick rectal examination to feel for the size of the prostate.     If a problem is detected what are the treatments?  - If the blood test indicates a possible problem, then more tests are done: further bloods, possible MRI scan, a biopsy of the prostate to look for cancer.  - If cancer is detected there are four main approaches:  - Watch and wait: because the cancer is early and is considered low risk, slow growing, and may not cause a problem.    - Radiotherapy to destroy the cancer.  - Prostatectomy: where an operation is preformed to remove the prostate.  - Hormone injections that shrink and control the cancer.  Like all cancers can be treated if found early: if you are 50, a man, visit your GP and discuss a prostate check!    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

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