On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 31 January 2026, two-time Winter Olympic medallist Nico Porteous joins Jack to discuss his decision to step away from high-level competition, how Kiwi athletes will be feeling in the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and who he has his eyes on as ones to watch. 

Jack considers the parental juggle. 

Jack's success at growing a singular pomegranate is being celebrated! Chef Nici Wickes uses it to transform kūmara from side dish to star performer. 

And Ruud Kleinpaste shares tips on growing pomegranates of your own. 

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 31 January 2026, two-time Winter Olympic medallist Nico Porteous joins Jack to discuss his decision to step away from high-level competition, how Kiwi athletes will be feeling in the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and who he has his eyes on as ones to watch.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/opinion/jack-tame-the-parental-juggling-act/">Jack considers the parental juggle.</a>&nbsp;
Jack's success at growing a singular pomegranate is being celebrated! <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/nici-wickes-roast-k%C5%ABmara-with-pomegranate-and-yoghurt/">Chef Nici Wickes</a> uses it to transform kūmara from side dish to star performer.&nbsp;
And <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/ruud-kleinpaste-growing-pomegranates/">Ruud Kleinpaste</a> shares tips on growing pomegranates of your own.&nbsp;
Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&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?

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Full Show Podcast: 31 January 2026 

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