Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2026

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday October 17, 2026, esteemed NZ author Witi Ihimaera Smiler is in studio ahead of his appearance at the Nelson Arts Festival.

Jack has a bone to pick with the Phoenix Palm Tree.

Dr Dougal Sutherland has the latest stats on how loneliness can affect our mental and physical wellbeing, along with some tips on how to build strong relationships.

We visit the exquisite new luxury lodge, Holme Station Homestead in South Canterbury, with our resident tourist Mike Yardley.

And Fontaines D.C released Dopamine Chamber, their fifth album, to 5-star reviews this week. Music maestro Chris Schulz gives us the low down on the biggest tracks.

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