In 2013, our very own Eleanor Catton became the youngest-ever winner of the Booker Prize at 28-years-old with The Luminaires. 

In the decade since, she adapted the book for television, wrote the feature film screenplay for Jane Austen’s Emma, moved to the UK and had a child. 

And now, a decade on, she’s back with her new book Birnam Wood. 

Eleanor’s currently in New Zealand for the Auckland Writer’s Festival and she joined Jack Tame.

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In 2013, our very own Eleanor Catton became the youngest-ever winner of the Booker Prize at 28-years-old with The Luminaires.  
In the decade since, she adapted the book for television, wrote the feature film screenplay for Jane Austen’s Emma, moved to the UK and had a child.  
And now, a decade on, she’s back with her new book Birnam Wood.  
Eleanor’s currently in New Zealand for the Auckland Writer’s Festival and she joined Jack Tame.
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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?

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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Eleanor Catton: Youngest-ever Booker Prize winner on her new book 'Birnam Wood'

Stephen K. Amos does the talking so that audiences can do the laughing. 

Many will know the British comedian from his regular spots on UK television shows like ‘Live at The Apollo’ and ‘QI’.  

Right now, he’s working the festival circuit in Australia, before he heads our way in May with his new show deconstructing the science of laughter.  

The show is called ‘Now We’re Talking’, and it delves into what exactly laughter does to a person, physically and emotionally. 

“And then I talk about how it’s important for us to keep talking in a world where there’s a lot of noise out there, and people aren’t listening enough,” Amos told Jack Tame.  

But why is laughter so infectious? Amos says it’s do to with human connection.  

“The mirror neuron – you see somebody laugh, you laugh.” 

“It’s a shared experience, and on your own, I suppose people don’t want to look odd if they’re just sitting by themselves and then guffawing like a bit of a lunatic.” 

“But it is, it’s good for the soul.” 

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Stephen K. Amos does the talking so that audiences can do the laughing.&nbsp;
Many will know the British comedian from his regular spots on UK television shows like ‘Live at The Apollo’ and ‘QI’. &nbsp;
Right now, he’s working the festival circuit in Australia, before he heads our way in May with his new show deconstructing the science of laughter. &nbsp;
The show is called ‘Now We’re Talking’, and it delves into what exactly laughter does to a person, physically and emotionally.&nbsp;
“And then I talk about how it’s important for us to keep talking in a world where there’s a lot of noise out there, and people aren’t listening enough,” Amos told Jack Tame. &nbsp;
But why is laughter so infectious? Amos says it’s do to with human connection. &nbsp;
“The mirror neuron – you see somebody laugh, you laugh.”&nbsp;
“It’s a shared experience, and on your own, I suppose people don’t want to look odd if they’re just sitting by themselves and then guffawing like a bit of a lunatic.”&nbsp;
“But it is, it’s good for the soul.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Stephen K. Amos: British comedian on the science of laughter and new live show 'Now We're Talking'

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Humankind is returning to the moon. 

NASA launched its first manned mission to the moon in over fifty years earlier this week – sending four astronauts on the Artemis II on a ten day journey to circle the celestial body. 

And though many young kids dream of being an astronaut one day, Kevin Milne isn’t sure he could hack it.  

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Humankind is returning to the moon.&nbsp;
NASA launched its first manned mission to the moon in over fifty years earlier this week – sending four astronauts on the Artemis II on a ten day journey to circle the celestial body.&nbsp;
And though many young kids dream of being an astronaut one day, Kevin Milne isn’t sure he could hack it. &nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: The launching of the Artemis II and whether he'd join a space mission

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UK singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has released her third studio album – Ambiguous Desire.  

It’s a departure from her previous albums, both of which held more rock and alternative elements, whereas this one is filled with the sounds of nightlife – house, garage, and techno.  

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. 

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UK singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has released her third studio album – Ambiguous Desire. &nbsp;
It’s a departure from her previous albums, both of which held more rock and alternative elements, whereas this one is filled with the sounds of nightlife – house, garage, and techno. &nbsp;
Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album.&nbsp;
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Chris Schulz: Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire

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Eleanor Catton: Youngest-ever Booker Prize winner on her new book 'Birnam Wood'

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