Maggie Dent: Parenting expert on her new book 'Digital Freedom' and finding a balance with kids and screen use

Maggie Dent has been helping parents navigate the tough parts of raising kids for decades.  Having raised four sons and become a grandparent, she's passionate about giving teen boys the best environment to thrive.  Her latest book focuses on a subject that's receiving growing attention, 'Digital …

Kevin Milne: Kitchen acquisitions: Are the Smeg knives really free?

Some excitement in the Milne kitchen this week.  Kevin and his wife Linda have been dutifully collecting stickers for New World's promotion with Smeg, and this week they were able to pick up their first set of knives.  He joined Jack Tame to chat about their new acquisitions, and debate whether o…

Chris Schulz: Mike D - Thank You

Beatie Boys co-founder Mike D is kicking off his solo career.  His debut solo studio album, 'Thank You', marks the first full-length release of new music from a Beastie Boys alumnus since 2011.   It's filled with dubby, hard-hitting psychedelia, analog synthesizer noise, and post-electronic groov…

Mike Yardley: Airline trends on the horizon

Winter is nearing its end, which means it's nearly time to start thinking about plans for the summer.  A few changes are on the horizon for those in the mood to travel, including new routes, new services, and even some new charges.   Mike Yardley joined Jack Tame to chat about the notable airline…

Catherine Raynes: The Governor and Agrippa

The Governor by Lynda La Plante   Barfield Prison is one of the toughest high-security prisons in England, housing the country’s most dangerous criminals. And when an inmate is found dead in his cell, a riot breaks out, forcing the authorities to investigate a potential murder.  Despite being Bar…

Kate Hall: What should you do with old electronics?

Technology is constantly progressing, which means were often left with old, outdated, or broken electronics we have no use for.  So what do you do with them? Since you can't just throw away your old electronics and appliances, Kate Hall has compiled some information on where they should go instead…

Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2026

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday August 29 2026, Maggie Dent, leading parenting expert from Australia, joins us to talk about her new book 'Digital Freedom'.   Jack casts his vote for the best apple – the Cosmic Crisp!  Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' is in cin…

Ruud Kleinpaste: The wonderful House Centipedes

Ruud Kleinpaste discusses house centipedes, sparked by a phone call from an enthusiastic young bug finder.   It's always exciting when we're smelling the beginning of spring. Some invertebrates are starting to wake up – especially when they have their own secret hiding place inside your home.  He…

Ed McKnight: The hidden costs of buying a house

House prices may be falling, but that doesn't mean it's a cheap process.   While everyone is aware of the deposit, mortgage, and insurance costs, there are some hidden costs that you might not know about.  Ed McKnight joined Jack Tame to run through the details and share what he actually spent wh…

Paul Stenhouse: Pushback against social media platforms is gaining momentum

In New Zealand, National plans to ban social media for kids under 16 The challenge, as always, is around implementation. What framework is the Government expecting? How accurate should their systems be? Is there any testing? Benchmarks?    Without something like a digital ID or ID verification, y…