Mayday  

When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent. 

  

The Whisper Man  

When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case. 

 

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Mayday &nbsp;
When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Whisper Man &nbsp;
When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

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?

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?

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Francesca Rudkin: Mayday and The Whisper Man

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/77987a87-8008-446c-affc-b4bb0171a797/transcript

Don't think the weather forecast is accurate? Google says it's given it an upgrade  

Google's DeepMind has released their latest weather forecast model that has been improved thanks to AI.   

Using more real-time data than traditional forecasts (and their own previous models), WeatherNext 3 uses hourly satellite data to makes its predictions. They can create these hourly forecasts now at a 5-kilometer resolution and take into account the local landscape... so if you're in a valley, up a mountain, etc. This new model is five times more detailed than WeatherNext 2, which also only updated four times a day. They claim forecasts are up to 50% more accurate.  

To explore their full capabilities, search for "google weather lab" – there is a global rain radar, wind, and temperature maps. They're doing 15 day weather forecasts, broken down hour by hour. Or just use Google to search for the weather where you are – it's already been added globally to Google Search, Gemini, and more.  

  

The new era of Apple is here  

September 1st saw John Ternus take over as CEO. The geeks are excited because John is a hardware guy, so they think there'll be a lot more focus on innovation. The things released next week at the 'Surprise and Shine' event will be things his team has designed and developed (but under Tim Cook) and according to reporting at Bloomberg, they were a key reason why Cook stepped away ahead of the launch – to give him the best foot forward.  

We're expecting a folding iPhone (possibly called the iPhone Ultra - I personally hope they give it a new name like iFold to create something totally new, but who knows) but don't expect it to be cheap, as it's believed to start at US$2,000, and a touch screen MacBook.  

And on Thursday NZT, we'll see it revealed in a live Apple event, rather than the pre-recorded ones that started during the pandemic.   

 

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Don't think the weather forecast is accurate? Google says it's given it an upgrade &nbsp;
Google's DeepMind has released their latest weather forecast model that has been improved thanks to AI. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Using more real-time data than traditional forecasts (and their own previous models), WeatherNext 3 uses hourly satellite data to makes its predictions. They can create these hourly forecasts now at a 5-kilometer resolution and take into account the local landscape... so if you're in a valley, up a mountain, etc. This new model is five times more detailed than WeatherNext 2, which also only updated four times a day. They claim forecasts are up to 50% more accurate. &nbsp;
To explore their full capabilities, search for "google weather lab" – there is a global rain radar, wind, and temperature maps. They're doing 15 day weather forecasts, broken down hour by hour. Or just use Google to search for the weather where you are – it's already been added globally to Google Search, Gemini, and more. &nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
The new era of Apple is here &nbsp;
September 1st saw John Ternus take over as CEO. The geeks are excited because John is a hardware guy, so they think there'll be a lot more focus on innovation. The things released next week at the 'Surprise and Shine' event will be things his team has designed and developed (but under Tim Cook) and according to reporting at Bloomberg, they were a key reason why Cook stepped away ahead of the launch – to give him the best foot forward. &nbsp;
We're expecting a folding iPhone (possibly called the iPhone Ultra - I personally hope they give it a new name like iFold to create something totally new, but who knows) but don't expect it to be cheap, as it's believed to start at US$2,000, and a touch screen MacBook. &nbsp;
And on Thursday NZT, we'll see it revealed in a live Apple event, rather than the pre-recorded ones that started during the pandemic. &nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul Stenhouse: Google releases upgraded weather forecast model, Apple begins new era

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/10e1af7c-8605-4fe6-8ddd-b4bb0182d866/transcript

Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly 

From Australian academic to global meme, breakdancer "Raygun" recounts her offbeat path to the Olympic stage — and the infamy that followed (Netflix). 

  

Urzila   

Drop into the comedic chaos of Urzila Carlson as she ricochets between live stand-up and bombastic sketches. The whole thing crackles with a mischief that's bold, boisterous, and unmistakably Urzila (Neon). 

 

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Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly&nbsp;
From Australian academic to global meme, breakdancer "Raygun" recounts her offbeat path to the Olympic stage — and the infamy that followed (Netflix).&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Urzila &nbsp;&nbsp;
Drop into the comedic chaos of Urzila Carlson as she ricochets between live stand-up and bombastic sketches. The whole thing crackles with a mischief that's bold, boisterous, and unmistakably Urzila (Neon).&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Karl Puschmann: Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly and Urzila

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c98df97d-c0fb-440e-9610-b4bb017beb12/transcript

This one is for all those sweet-loving fathers out there. Is there anything better than banana and pancakes? Yes, add a sprinkle of pecan maple crunch and dollops of sour cream which perfectly offsets the sweetness – delish!    

Serves 4  

  

Pancakes  

Ingredients  
¾ cup milk + extra as needed   
Squeeze of lemon juice  
2 tbsp butter, melted  
1 large egg, beaten  
1 cup plain flour, sifted  
2 tsps. white sugar  
2 tsp baking powder  
½ tsp baking soda  
Pinch of salt  
Butter for cooking & serving  
3 bananas, each cut into 4 pieces on the diagonal   
Dollops of sour cream to serve   
Pecan maple crunch (see below)  
Maple syrup to serve   

  

Method  
In a jug, add the lemon juice to the milk. Leave it to sit for a few minutes, then whisk in the melted butter and beaten egg.   
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and mix well. Pour in the milk mixture and stir until mostly incorporated. Don’t over mix. The batter should be thick and a little lumpy, but without any visible flour.  
Set the batter aside for 5-10 minutes. Thin with a little more milk if it’s too stiff after resting.  
Ladle in ¼ cup of batter at a time into the pan so that you get evenly sized pancakes. Cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface forms bubbles that burst, then flip gently and cook for 3-4 minutes more. Adjust heat accordingly. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep pancakes warm while you cook the bananas.   
Run a dab of butter around the pan to lightly grease. Cook the bananas for a few minutes without disturbing until caramelised and starting to soften.   
To serve, place two pancakes on each plate. Top with a decent dollop of sour cream, banana, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of pecan maple crunch. Eat up!   

  

Pecan Maple Crunch  

Ingredients  
2 heaped tbsps. brown sugar  
1 tablespoon maple syrup  
1 tbsp butter   
½ cup pecans, roughly chopped  
Pinch sea salt  

  

Method 
Melt the sugar in a pan with maple syrup and cook on a medium heat for one minute. 
Add butter, pecans, and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.  
Pour out onto a piece of baking paper (it should spread on its own, if not give it some help), sprinkle with salt and place in freezer to set. Chop up to serve.  

 

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This one is for all those sweet-loving fathers out there. Is there anything better than banana and pancakes? Yes, add a sprinkle of pecan maple crunch and dollops of sour cream which perfectly offsets the sweetness – delish! &nbsp; &nbsp;
Serves 4 &nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pancakes &nbsp;
Ingredients &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>¾ cup milk + extra as needed &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Squeeze of lemon juice &nbsp;</li>
<li>2 tbsp butter, melted &nbsp;</li>
<li>1 large egg, beaten &nbsp;</li>
<li>1 cup plain flour, sifted &nbsp;</li>
<li>2 tsps. white sugar &nbsp;</li>
<li>2 tsp baking powder &nbsp;</li>
<li>½ tsp baking soda &nbsp;</li>
<li>Pinch of salt &nbsp;</li>
<li>Butter for cooking &amp; serving &nbsp;</li>
<li>3 bananas, each cut into 4 pieces on the diagonal &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dollops of sour cream to serve &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pecan maple crunch (see below) &nbsp;</li>
<li>Maple syrup to serve &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Method &nbsp;
<ol>
<li>In a jug, add the lemon juice to the milk. Leave it to sit for a few minutes, then whisk in the melted butter and beaten egg. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and mix well. Pour in the milk mixture and stir until mostly incorporated. Don’t over mix. The batter should be thick and a little lumpy, but without any visible flour. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Set the batter aside for 5-10 minutes. Thin with a little more milk if it’s too stiff after resting. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Ladle in ¼ cup of batter at a time into the pan so that you get evenly sized pancakes. Cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface forms bubbles that burst, then flip gently and cook for 3-4 minutes more. Adjust heat accordingly. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep pancakes warm while you cook the bananas. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Run a dab of butter around the pan to lightly grease. Cook the bananas for a few minutes without disturbing until caramelised and starting to soften. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>To serve, place two pancakes on each plate. Top with a decent dollop of sour cream, banana, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of pecan maple crunch. Eat up! &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pecan Maple Crunch &nbsp;
Ingredients &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>2 heaped tbsps. brown sugar &nbsp;</li>
<li>1 tablespoon maple syrup &nbsp;</li>
<li>1 tbsp butter &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>½ cup pecans, roughly chopped &nbsp;</li>
<li>Pinch sea salt &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Method&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Melt the sugar in a pan with maple syrup and cook on a medium heat for one minute.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Add butter, pecans, and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Pour out onto a piece of baking paper (it should spread on its own, if not give it some help), sprinkle with salt and place in freezer to set. Chop up to serve. &nbsp;</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
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Nici Wickes: Father's Day Pancakes with Caramelised Banana and Pecan Maple Crunch

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ce2cd4e5-7668-4651-aeb3-b4bb01758ce9/transcript

Francesca Rudkin: Mayday and The Whisper Man

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