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Indiecast is a weekly show from UPROXX Indie Mixtape hosted by music critics Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen. Every week, Hyden and Cohen discuss the biggest news and names in modern indie, as well as look back to moments that established the indie rock canon.
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British comedian Adam Buxton talks with interesting people. The rambly conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes more serious with funny bits. Adam makes the jingles and records the intros and outros for most episodes while walking with his dog friend Rosie in the East Anglian countryside where he lives with his wife and three children. Adam has appeared in films such as Hot Fuzz, Stardust and Son Of Rambow as well as a variety of TV shows in the UK. Since 2007 he has hosted BUG, a live s ...
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On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.
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Returning to the industry after four years, Grammy nominee Laura Marling has released her eighth studio album ‘Patterns in Repeat’. The album comes after the birth of Marling’s daughter, an 11 track work exploring motherhood and the circle of life. Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on this new release from the celebrated folk m…
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Annie and Nick dress up as two musical icons for a spooky special - but what makes up the perfect Halloween song? Elsewhere, Laura Marling has released her new album to critical acclaim, and it acts as a perfect example of why an artist’s agency and authenticity are so important in the age of streaming. Plus, Kate Bush has us all gagged with the an…
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Laura Marling’s new album, Patterns in Repeat was mostly written after becoming a mother. Motherhood and family come up a lot on the new record. Marling breaks down the record with Emily Fox as they both reflect on how their view on family has changed since becoming moms. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Steven and Ian open this week's episode with some Halloween discourse, which unexpectedly dips into some Kindergarten Cop discourse (1:43). Then they turn to the Fantasy Albums Draft (11:23), which includes two new releases on Steven's team, Soccer Mommy's Evergreen (15:45) and Laura Marling's Patterns In Repeat. They also talk about the careers of…
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Adam talks with director (and old friend) Garth Jennings, and there's live music from Laura Marling, recorded at the Norwich Playhouse on June 18th, 2024, as part of the Adam Buxton Podcast Tour. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Becca Bryers for live show sound mix. Podcast illustration by Hele…
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Steven and Ian begin this week's episode by reflecting on this week's election (0:57). Steven just woke up from a week-long coma and he asked Ian to tell him who won. After they, delve into a less depressing topic: The music of The Cure! They talk about their strong new album, Songs Of A Lost World, and where it fits in the band's career. Then they…
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Does UK Rap need fixing? With 20 years of skin in the game, Ghetts joins Annie to discuss the current state of the UK Rap scene, the importance of championing artist authenticity and who he looks to for inspiration. Elsewhere, what is it about certain songs that keeps us coming back? Annie shares the science behind what makes music so addictive. Pl…
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Welsh electronic artist, producer and DJ Kelly Lee Owens has come along way in a short period of time. Yet, her warmth and charisma mean her A-list stories of playing Ibiza’s legendary Amnesia nightclub with Charli XCX or chilling with Depeche Mode or dining with Bill Murray don’t come across like arrogant boasts. That’s because they come sandwiche…
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Christopher Owens, formerly of the San Francisco indie band, Girls, talks about his first album in nearly a decade. It arrives after a tumultuous time in his life. In recent years he got in a motorcycle accident, went through a breakup and became homeless after he moved out. Then in 2020, his Girls bandmate and collaborator, Chet “JR” White died at…
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Adam rambles with British actor and comedian Kerry Godliman about being parents of teenage children, sibling rivalries, sex and sexy noises, calling a halt on the shit bits of technological progress and abandoning the Scrollers to join the Whittlers, haunted violins, acting tips, and Kerry's involvement with the sequel to one of the best-loved come…
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Kiwi musician Ladyhawke was a fixture of the late 2000s. In 2009, Pip Brown, better known as Ladyhawke, stormed to number one on the New Zealand albums chart in 2009 with her self-titled debut and hit song ‘My Delirium’, leading to a slew of music awards, and international tours. 15 years later, she’s coming full circle, performing her debut album …
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Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey John Grisham is known worldwide for his bestselling novels, but it’s his real-life passion for justice that led to his work with Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries, the first organization dedicated to exonerating innocent people who have been wrongly convi…
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The US Presidential Election is coming in hot, with Election Day set to arrive on November 5th. Jack Tame is over in New York at the moment, and this week, instead of sharing his own thoughts, Kevin Milne decided to pick Jack’s brain about the race and the current state of US politics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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2024 has been a tricky year for many organisations and businesses – whether it be through having to make significant changes or being affected by the current economic environment. Now is a good time to stop and take stock of how the year has impacted on your people. One great way to do this is through a psychosocial risk assessment. What’s a psycho…
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"Beyond the undeniable dazzle of Disneyland, the Orange County city of Anaheim rewards the explorer with a slew of surprising experiences and eye-opening cultural encounters. With the 2024 White House race top of mind, get your fill of presidential prestige, by taking a jaunt through the Richard Nixon Presidential Library." "The historic heart of t…
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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 2nd November 2024, Kiwi music legend Ladyhawke reflects on her career as she prepares to circle back in time and perform her debut album at Auckland's Others Way festival. Jack considers the qualities that define the US presidential race. And, Kevin Milne quizzes Jack in an open …
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BOB’S BEST BUYS Taylors Jaraman 2022 Shiraz $26 Why I chose it: I needed a big rich Aussie red to match my braised lamb shanks. Taylors is my “go to” wine producer when I’m looking for a classic Barossa-style red (this is made from a blend of Clare Valley and McLaren Vale grapes). What does it taste like? An intense wine with rich, ripe berry-fruit…
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Seeing as Jack’s in the US (and we are home in NZ) it might be nice to just grab a few plants, structures, and colours that belong in our hearts and minds. If I remember well, America has some stunning trees, shrubs, and plants that knock the eyeballs out of your head. What I remember well are the dogwoods, known here by their Genus name of Cornus.…
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Can AI build an app? Tech expert Paul Stenhouse puts it to the test. I had an idea. ‘All The Calls’ - an app that tracks presidential race calls across networks in real-time. It absolutely is possible, however it's not without its headaches and frustrations. But wow – it is absolutely impressive. You need to be very, very good at describing things.…
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The Diplomat A second season of the excellent American thriller starring Keri Russell, who plays a career diplomat who must juggle her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a political star (Netflix). A Remarkable Place to Die Detective Anais Mallory returns to hometown Queenstown, New Zealand and fa…
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Here A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. A Different Man An aspiring actor undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. However, his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare as he becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. LIST…
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I’ve found a whole new way to make pizza – on the BBQ! All you need is one of those hooded BBQ's and a loaf of Turkish pide, ciabatta, or another flatbread, and you’re away. Fungi pizza bread Ingredients 1 large loaf store-bought ciabatta, focaccia, Turkish pide, or similar  ½ cup crème fraiche ½ cup grated cheese - I used parmesan 2 cups sliced mu…
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Who’s gonna win? How I wish I could tell you. But from here in the heart of Washington DC I’m happy to be humble. I think anyone who says with supreme confidence or with certainty that they know who the next President of the United States is gonna be, is just blagging. I’ve spent the week on the road. I’ve been through parts of Arizona, Georgia, Ne…
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Steven and Ian open today's episode with a quick Sportscast about the World Series and the Yankees fan who almost ripped Mookie Betts' arm off. Bad fans is actually an overarching theme of the show — the guys start with the upcoming election, and whether we're headed for a wave of anti-PC entertainment if Trump wins. Then they address this week's m…
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The era of surprise album releases seems to be over, with everyone from Beyonce to Billie Eilish to Charli XCX to Tyler, The Creator opting for modern (and bombastic) twists on the traditional way of hyping LPs before their release dates. Increasingly, it seems the arena listening party in a key tool in connecting conceptual artist and fans, but as…
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The Wiggles have been going strong for over three decades, and their lineup has changed a bit along the way. Going from four to eight, the current lineup includes the original Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field, alongside a cast of newer faces: Tsehay Hawkins, Lachy Gillespie, Simon Pryce, Evie Ferris, John Pearce, Caterina Mete, and Lucia Field. Tsehay Ha…
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Buying property is an expensive and often difficult task, so how do you get the best deal? Ed McKnight of Opes Partners joined Jack Tame to offer up some tips and tricks to get the best deal when dealing with the property market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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"If you’re heading to the West Coast via Lewis Pass, make a date with the starring town of Reefton. From Springs Junction, the highway threads through the verdant beech forest finery of Victoria Forest Park, New Zealand’s largest conservation park of its type, spanning 180,000 hectares. There are gold mining and quartz mining relics in the area, wi…
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Just over a week after its release, Kylie Minogue’s Tension II has netted her a landmark 10th Official Number 1 album in the UK. The 13 track album also debuted at Number 1 on the ARIA Chart, and in Minogue’s words, it’s a continuation of an era she’s delighted to explore. “I can’t possibly let it be over just yet! Welcome to Tension II.” Estelle C…
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The Waiting by Michael Connelly In cold cases, it’s not the hope that kills you. It’s the waiting. Renée Ballard and the LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit get a hot shot DNA connection between a recently arrested man and a serial rapist and murderer who went quiet twenty years ago. The arrested man is only twenty-four, so the genetic link must be familial:…
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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 26th October 2024, Yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins joins Jack to chat about the energy it takes to be a part of the iconic group, and her incredible passion for dance. Jack offers his thoughts on why New York is the best city in the world. Film reviewer Francesca Rudkin shares two m…
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Warmer days are on their way, and sunny days bring with them increased risk of skin damage. There’s plenty of sunscreen brands and SPFs on the market, but not all of them will treat the planet as well as they’ll protect your skin. Kate “Ethically Kate” Hall joined Jack Tame for a chat about what to look for when hunting for sustainable sun protecti…
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Guess what – last week I found my first gorgeous Tineola bisselliella moths of the season. A pretty yellow-brown, tiny moth with an orange hairdo. I remember this critter from the Netherlands all those years ago, and it has reached New Zealand not terribly long ago, as far as I can see. This cosmopolitan moth is becoming more and more common in the…
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Adam talks with Irish novelist Colm Tóibín about New York, Don Trump, whether the motivations of terrorists are worth considering, whether anything valuable came from having cancer, writing his novel Long Island (the sequel to Brooklyn), why keeping a journal is 'offensive', and the magic of Bob Dylan. This conversation was recorded via Zoom on Apr…
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Another week, more AI advancements. A crazy powerful AI is just months away Reporting from The Verge says OpenAI will release a new model, codenamed "Orion", in December. The report says the launch strategy is different - instead of making it available in ChatGPT first, it's going to be given to their paying partners via APIs. OpenAI's CEO says thi…
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Territory When the world's largest livestock farm is left without a successor, the most powerful factions in the Australian outback: miners, landowners, cowboys and gangsters, start preparing their weapons (Netflix). Simone Biles Rising: Part 2 The redemption arc for Simone Biles is complete, with the final instalment of this documentary series tha…
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Lee The story of photographer Elizabeth `Lee' Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Venom: The Last Dance Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they're pursued by a mysterious military man. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It’s a good idea with a long weekend to make a big batch of some staples that can be eaten for lunch or dinner, dressed up of down. This rice salad is the perfect example; serve it with smoked salmon or a steak or teriyaki chicken or just on its own. Makes about 6 cups Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice or sushi rice 1 cup shelled edamame beans (…
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I’m writing this in Central Park. I’m right up in the North East corner, sitting on a bench by the Harlem Meer, 100m or so from the apartment where I lived for the second half of my twenties. It’s so familiar. The warm evening air, people laid out with picnic mats, a guy with a big plastic bin of churros. Kids chasing each other, squealing, skylark…
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Olly Alexander joins Nick to discuss meeting Rihanna, the highs and lows of Eurovision and why he wants to ‘do a Kate Bush’. They also pay tribute to Liam Payne and reflect on the legacy he has left behind. Elsewhere, Tyler, The Creator is bucking the trend by releasing new music on Mondays - should other artist’s lean into this or does New Music F…
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We've all been there: investing our time and energy into worshiping our favourite artist only for them to call us "creepy as fuck". Ok, maybe we've not ALL been there, but thousands of Doja Cat stans were last year, whilst just a few days ago The Pretenders upset a bunch of their most hardcore fans in an Instagram post that has since been deleted. …
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Martín Selasco is an Argentine producer and composer based in Washington state. He speaks with KEXP’s Albina Cabrera about the musical diary of his life that led him to create the project Terror/Cactus. His music blends Latin American folk traditions with electronic beats, dark cumbia, and psychedelic sounds. In his latest album, 'Forastero,' Selas…
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Michael Morpurgo is a literary treasure. The author of War Horse and Private Peaceful, he’s written around 150 books, loved particularly among children and young people. He’s returned with yet another novel, Cobweb following a little dog heading to London in the aftermath of Britain’s triumph at Waterloo. Morpurgo told Jack Tame that much like many…
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A painful form of arthritis, gout is the second most common form affecting New Zealanders. A major international study involving around 2.6 million people, has revealed that genetics are a major cause, not lifestyle choices. Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to run through the study, what gout looks like, and how it impacts people. LISTEN ABOVE See o…
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Kiwi musical icon Kimbra is back with another album. Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) is a collaborative album, featuring the likes of BANKS, Dawn Richard, DRAM, Skrillex, and Sahtyre, and while Kimbra doesn’t stray too far from her experimental pop sound, there is more R&B and hiphop influences in this work. Music Reviewer Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame …
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"Savouring Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands is an adventure to relish. Swathed in lush jungle greens, pepper-potted with shapely hills and anchored by a gloriously soothing lake at its heart, the seduction is fast and sweet in the gateway city of Kandy. The very name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and mystique. It’s a city that proudly keeps its …
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