Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the election results and what they might mean for local government, the Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels outline for the next three years and an update on the Tāmaki Makaurau Tauawhi Kaumātua Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan. Buzz Moller from Voom chats about the Save the b fundraising gig, and his time at the station. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Louise Jiang and Nuanzhi Zheng are in the studio to talk about their upcoming work, Chick Habit opening 24 October at Basement Theatre. On Ready Steady Learn, Amy Garrett from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is in the studio to talk about her research into investigating the uterus and how in the end we might be able to help conditions like endometriosis, extreme period pains and pre-term labour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir talks about sneakerheads, and the new TVNZ+ show hosted by Amon Tyson from SWIDT on Fashun. Rachel speaks to Blondshell about the release of her deluxe edition of her self-titled album, and her upcoming performance at Laneway 2024 in Aotearoa. On Loose Reads Suri reviews Doppelganger: A Trip Into The Mirror World, from Naomi Klein. Eamon Edmundson-Wells is speaking about the MEL Sample Library Collection at Audio Foundation Records. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore nightcore and songs sped up for Tik Tok. We share a chat Stella had with Jamila Woods before the release of her album Water Made Us, which is out today. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Everything Now, a teen drama comedy streaming on Netflix. Tyley, guitarist and vocalis from Lizard Prom is dialling in from the Hawkes Bay to talk about the release of their new EP, Thanks for Everything I had a Wonderful Time which is out today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary before the election this weekend, speaking to Rachel about recent polls, increasing support for minor parties, discourse around a potential hung parliament and debates as of late. Lucinda Bennett talks about kai for election night on Breakfast Food. Demarnia Lloyd from Cloudboy chats about the Down at the End of the Garden 20th anniversary tour. Jim beams in Live From A Slide on Greening Out to tell us about growing gorgeous gardens when working with limited space. Natural Ange is in the studio to answer your questions about holistic health. We recap your Top 10. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the Deputy Leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about the finance debate, National's fiscal plan and National's last week of campaign priorities. Rob Bollix takes us to the world of puppets and joint audience appreciation (and heartrates) on The Mind Trench. Gregg Slatter of Big Scout chats about the band's new single, DONUT. Justine assists with your union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about $2 billion flood buyout deal from council, the Waitematā Harbour sewage spill and a public health warning for Lake Wainamu. Mā and Wynona AKA Iti Bubbas are chatting about their new record, IDIOT CHECK. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Cathy Livermore, the acting Tempo Director chats about their 2023 festival. We have Anantha Narayanan on Ready Steady Learn, speaking about his research studying the use of music in the operating theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir chats about AI predicting trends on Fashun. Rachel has a conversation with Sarah Mary Chadwick about her most recent album, Messages To God. Jenna is in the studio, reviewing Green Dot, a new novel from Madeline Gray on Loose Reads. Anna Rose Duckworth is in the studio, director of Just Kidding, I Actually Love You!, one of the New Zealand shorts that are part of The Sampler session this year in Show Me Shorts. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke explores vintage voices on Travelling Tunes. Crystal Chen dials in from Beijing to have a chat about her new single, Bubble Bath. Litia, our Viewmaster, reviews Far North. Show Me Shorts Festival Director, Gina Dellabarca is in the studio to talk about the festival, which kicks off today. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's an award ceremony spesh! Rachel and Stella share their coverage of the Silver Scrolls 2023 across the show, with chats from NZ Music Hall of Fame inductee Don McGlashan to Silver Scroll winners The Beths. Lucinda Bennett yarns about ice cream on Breakfast Food. The Hobby Goblins introduce their cryptid clay, and a hammer makes an appearance. Whakarongo mai nei!
The Prime Minister dials in for a kōrero on What's Up with Chris Hipkins about increased violence against political candidates this election, Labour’s full policy plan and upcoming scheduling of leaders debates. Rob Bollix talks planet stuff, flavour combos and dwarf crocodiles on The Mind Trench. Arahi is in the studio to chat about a new project, Te Tokotoru, and plays us an acoustic track. Salene is back with A Room Of One's Own, talking notice periods for landlords to rock up to your flat, lawns and bonds. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to the leader of the opposition about the proposed repeal of Oranga Tamariki Act 77a, ministries hiring consultants after public sector cuts and the Labour Party's position on Aotearoa potentially joining Pillar Two of AUKUS.
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