On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday August 15, 2026, Joel Shadbolt, lead singer of Kiwi band L.A.B., was in studio to talk about joining the Manuka Phuel Synthony Festival 2027 lineup. 

Jack pondered nature versus nurture after his 1 year old’s latest obsession... 

Chef Nici Wickes ladles up a steaming Curry Noodle Bowl to warm us up and ward off winter nasties. 

We talk about the marvellous magnificence of Magnolias with our resident gardener, Ruud Kleinpaste. 

And Catherine Raynes has her latest book recommendations to curl up by the fire with, including one from the author of Slumdog Millionaire, Vikras Swarup.

Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday August 15, 2026, Joel Shadbolt, lead singer of Kiwi band L.A.B., was in studio to talk about joining the Manuka Phuel Synthony Festival 2027 lineup.&nbsp;
Jack pondered nature versus nurture after his 1 year old’s latest obsession...&nbsp;
Chef Nici Wickes ladles up a steaming Curry Noodle Bowl to warm us up and ward off winter nasties.&nbsp;
We talk about the marvellous magnificence of Magnolias with our resident gardener, Ruud Kleinpaste.&nbsp;
And Catherine Raynes has her latest book recommendations to curl up by the fire with, including one from the author of Slumdog Millionaire, Vikras Swarup.
Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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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?

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Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2026 

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The ever-expanding Manuka Phuel Synthony Festival is officially returning in March next year. 

The first performers have been announced, and on performing alongside the likes of Paul Okenfold and Ladyhawke is New Zealand’s own L.A.B. 

They’ve gone from strength to strength since their conception a decade ago and show no signs of slowing down – continuing to punch out hit after hit. 

Frontman Joel Shadbolt told Jack Tame they’d been approached to play at Synthony before, and they finally agreeed. 

“It’s one of those gigs that, yeah, like you said, it’s just massive, y’know, and the production and the crowd and every year it just seems to get bigger and bigger,” he said. 

“It’s one of the biggest stages that we would have played on.” 

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The ever-expanding Manuka Phuel Synthony Festival is officially returning in March next year.&nbsp;
The first performers have been announced, and on performing alongside the likes of Paul Okenfold and Ladyhawke is New Zealand’s own L.A.B.&nbsp;
They’ve gone from strength to strength since their conception a decade ago and show no signs of slowing down – continuing to punch out hit after hit.&nbsp;
Frontman Joel Shadbolt told Jack Tame they’d been approached to play at Synthony before, and they finally agreeed.&nbsp;
“It’s one of those gigs that, yeah, like you said, it’s just massive, y’know, and the production and the crowd and every year it just seems to get bigger and bigger,” he said.&nbsp;
“It’s one of the biggest stages that we would have played on.”&nbsp;
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Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B. Frontman on the band joining the line up for the 2027 Manuka Phuel Synthony Festival

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After a century on air, ZB has become a staple for hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. 

Whether they listened to the early days of 1ZB, or tuned in after its transition to the news powerhouse that is Newstalk ZB, most people have at least one memory associated with the station. 

Kevin Milne is no different, and joined Jack Tame to share a few of his. 

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After a century on air, ZB has become a staple for hundreds of thousands of Kiwis.&nbsp;
Whether they listened to the early days of 1ZB, or tuned in after its transition to the news powerhouse that is Newstalk ZB, most people have at least one memory associated with the station.&nbsp;
Kevin Milne is no different, and joined Jack Tame to share a few of his.&nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: Memories of ZB over the years

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Auckland's redeveloped Western Springs Bowl is hosting its first concert since its $2.5 million transformation.    

UK popstar Olivia Dean's appearing in the former Western Springs Stadium on October 17th – the show moved from Spark Arena due to high ticket demand. 

Chris Schulz has heard word that it could be the biggest show by the end of the summer – bigger than Guns N’ Roses, Robbie Williams, The Foo Fighters, and System of a Down. 

He joined Jack Tame to chat about Dean’s rising star and the inside look at Western Springs he got before it officially opens to the public. 

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Auckland's redeveloped Western Springs Bowl is hosting its first concert since its $2.5 million transformation. &nbsp; &nbsp;
UK popstar Olivia Dean's appearing in the former Western Springs Stadium on October 17th – the show moved from Spark Arena due to high ticket demand.&nbsp;
Chris Schulz has heard word that it could be the biggest show by the end of the summer – bigger than Guns N’ Roses, Robbie Williams, The Foo Fighters, and System of a Down.&nbsp;
He joined Jack Tame to chat about Dean’s rising star and the inside look at Western Springs he got before it officially opens to the public.&nbsp;
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Chris Schulz: Olivia Dean and an inside look at the new Western Springs Stadium

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f0bf176f-7587-412f-8322-b4a7001b0185/transcript

Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2026

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