Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Catherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to review: 'Chasing the Cup - My America’s Cup Journey' by Jimmy Spithill and 'The Mummy Bloggers' by Holly Wainwright

Al Brown - chef and author's new book is Eat Up New Zealand, Allen & Unwin $65
 He is touring the book with these dates:
1 Oct – Queenstown
2 Oct – Wanaka and Dunedin
3 Oct – Ashburton and Christchurch
4 Oct – Kapiti Coast and Wellington
5 Oct – Wairarapa
6 Oct – Hawkes Bay
Full details are here: https://albrown.co.nz/latest/tour
LISTEN ABOVE AS AL BROWN SPEAKS TO JACK TAME ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK

The island metropolis of Montreal prides itself on being Canada’s most eclectic and cosmopolitan city, a city of style and elegance with a cracking culinary scene, impressively bilingual and where arts and culture thrive. All of this is wrapped within the venerable bones of a heritage-proud city where the past and present overlay each other. It shivers through winter but shines in summer, with locals flocking to the patio bars and cafes that festoon Montreal with fabled al fresco exuberance. 
If you’re a newbie to Montreal, a great starting point to get acquainted with this multifaceted city is down in Place Royale at the Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière Museum.) Hop in the lift and head underground to the foundations of the city’s original French settlement of the 1640s. Revealed in 1989 following an archaeological dig, this striking museum has preserved the foundations, walls and unearthed artefacts of the 17th century settlement, all brilliantly illuminated.
Before wandering through the remains of the six buildings, a stirring multi-media show whisks you through a potted history of Montreal’s development, its highs and lows over 375 years.  It’s a dramatic, poignant and uplifting narration of the city’s back-story, artfully produced as a gripping entertainment spectacle.  Place Royale is situated in Old Montreal’s port district (Vieux-Port De Montreal) gracing the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Serious coin has been lavished on transforming the port district in recent years, into a premier recreation promenade for strolls and bike rides, studded with an array of trendy waterfront eateries and attractions, like a London Eye-style observation wheel. Founded by the French in 1642, the cobbled harbourside area of Vieux-Montreal stretches back from the river for about eight blocks, with hundreds and hundreds of magnificently preserved heritage buildings, criss-crossed by cobbled lanes on which horse-drawn carriages clatter by.
Brimming with sidewalk cafes, bistros, boutiques and buskers, you don’t need to meander for long before feeling architecturally drunk. If you’re short on time, the most spectacular street that will charm the pants off you is Rue St. Paul. Also unmissable is Place d’Armes, Montreal’s historic public square, anchored by Canada’s blockbuster cathedral, Notre-Dame Basilica. Designed by a protestant architect, James O’Donnell, in 1824, the story goes that he was so exhilarated by his finished product that he converted to Catholicism.
This soaring Gothic Revival confection, which can house 3200 worshippers, is adorned with intricate statues and tranquil chapels. Most importantly, it’s where Celine Dion got married in 1994. The square is flanked by some other masterpiece structures - my favourite being the Aldred Building, which was Montreal’s first skyscraper. It uncannily resembles the Empire State Building and was completed about the same time.
I took to the water on AML’s sightseeing cruise, which provides superb skyline views as you drift along the storied St. Lawrence River. You’ll pass by St. Helen’s Island which was the site of Expo 67, and where many expo landmarks still linger. The USA’s expo pavilion was a geodesic dome, like Florida’s Epcot. It’s now home to the Biosphere Museum.  You’ll also pass La Ronde, the staggering amusement park built for Expo 67 and still beloved by Montrealers.
There’s a swag of bone-shaking thrill rides include Le Monstre, the world’s highest wooden roller coaster. No thanks. If you’re visiting in July, La Ronde also hosts an annual International Fireworks competition, lighting up the skies with pyrotechnic panache, all month long. In honour of Montreal’s 375th birthday this year, the iconic Jacques Cartier Bridge, crossing the St. Lawrence, has been given a dazzling touch-up, with thousands of cutting-edge lighting connections wrapped around its ironwork.
The innovative digital light show follows the seasons...

NZ Herald reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about some of the new releases.
They first talk about The Lego Ninjago Movie - with the voices of Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, Jackie Chan.
Then there's the Emoji Movie - with the voices of James Corden, Sofia Vergara, Patrick Stewart.
Finally there's a quick mention for cat lovers - Kedi.

Kevin Milne doesn't regret much - but he does have one about never working as a flight attendant. 
Why? Well, the people they meet, and the stories they could tell...

Jack Tame opens the show with a story about going and seeing the show That Bloody Woman - about legendary New Zealand suffragette Kate Sheppard.

Catherine Raynes joins Jack Tame to review: 'Chasing the Cup - My America’s Cup Journey' by Jimmy Spithill and 'The Mummy Bloggers' by Holly Wainwright

Al Brown - chef and author's new book is Eat Up New Zealand, Allen & Unwin $65
 He is touring the book with these dates:
1 Oct – Queenstown
2 Oct – Wanaka and Dunedin
3 Oct – Ashburton and Christchurch
4 Oct – Kapiti Coast and Wellington
5 Oct – Wairarapa
6 Oct – Hawkes Bay
Full details are here: https://albrown.co.nz/latest/tour
LISTEN ABOVE AS AL BROWN SPEAKS TO JACK TAME ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK

The island metropolis of Montreal prides itself on being Canada’s most eclectic and cosmopolitan city, a city of style and elegance with a cracking culinary scene, impressively bilingual and where arts and culture thrive. All of this is wrapped within the venerable bones of a heritage-proud city where the past and present overlay each other. It shivers through winter but shines in summer, with locals flocking to the patio bars and cafes that festoon Montreal with fabled al fresco exuberance. 
If you’re a newbie to Montreal, a great starting point to get acquainted with this multifaceted city is down in Place Royale at the Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière Museum.) Hop in the lift and head underground to the foundations of the city’s original French settlement of the 1640s. Revealed in 1989 following an archaeological dig, this striking museum has preserved the foundations, walls and unearthed artefacts of the 17th century settlement, all brilliantly illuminated.
Before wandering through the remains of the six buildings, a stirring multi-media show whisks you through a potted history of Montreal’s development, its highs and lows over 375 years.  It’s a dramatic, poignant and uplifting narration of the city’s back-story, artfully produced as a gripping entertainment spectacle.  Place Royale is situated in Old Montreal’s port district (Vieux-Port De Montreal) gracing the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Serious coin has been lavished on transforming the port district in recent years, into a premier recreation promenade for strolls and bike rides, studded with an array of trendy waterfront eateries and attractions, like a London Eye-style observation wheel. Founded by the French in 1642, the cobbled harbourside area of Vieux-Montreal stretches back from the river for about eight blocks, with hundreds and hundreds of magnificently preserved heritage buildings, criss-crossed by cobbled lanes on which horse-drawn carriages clatter by.
Brimming with sidewalk cafes, bistros, boutiques and buskers, you don’t need to meander for long before feeling architecturally drunk. If you’re short on time, the most spectacular street that will charm the pants off you is Rue St. Paul. Also unmissable is Place d’Armes, Montreal’s historic public square, anchored by Canada’s blockbuster cathedral, Notre-Dame Basilica. Designed by a protestant architect, James O’Donnell, in 1824, the story goes that he was so exhilarated by his finished product that he converted to Catholicism.
This soaring Gothic Revival confection, which can house 3200 worshippers, is adorned with intricate statues and tranquil chapels. Most importantly, it’s where Celine Dion got married in 1994. The square is flanked by some other masterpiece structures - my favourite being the Aldred Building, which was Montreal’s first skyscraper. It uncannily resembles the Empire State Building and was completed about the same time.
I took to the water on AML’s sightseeing cruise, which provides superb skyline views as you drift along the storied St. Lawrence River. You’ll pass by St. Helen’s Island which was the site of Expo 67, and where many expo landmarks still linger. The USA’s expo pavilion was a geodesic dome, like Florida’s Epcot. It’s now home to the Biosphere Museum.  You’ll also pass La Ronde, the staggering amusement park built for Expo 67 and still beloved by Montrealers.
There’s a swag of bone-shaking thrill rides include Le Monstre, the world’s highest wooden roller coaster. No thanks. If you’re visiting in July, La Ronde also hosts an annual International Fireworks competition, lighting up the skies with pyrotechnic panache, all month long. In honour of Montreal’s 375th birthday this year, the iconic Jacques Cartier Bridge, crossing the St. Lawrence, has been given a dazzling touch-up, with thousands of cutting-edge lighting connections wrapped around its ironwork.
The innovative digital light show follows the seasons...

NZ Herald reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to talk about some of the new releases.
They first talk about The Lego Ninjago Movie - with the voices of Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, Jackie Chan.
Then there's the Emoji Movie - with the voices of James Corden, Sofia Vergara, Patrick Stewart.
Finally there's a quick mention for cat lovers - Kedi.