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95bFM Breakfast with Rachel

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.

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare March 21, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare March 21, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare March 21, 2024, 236.33 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2024

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Kāinga Ora, fast track consent bill and Auckland Council's long term plan. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett gives us some ratatouille tips. Jim Nothing is in the studio to chat about his new single Easter at the RSC. The Hobby Goblins are back in business, in the studio for their 2024 debut to get their flower pressings in the style of 80s Martha Stewart, evaluated. Ciara and Martin from Guilt Grip chat about their self-titled album. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa March 20, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa March 20, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa March 20, 2024, 242.58 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

Welcome to Wednesday! On What's Up with Chris Hipkins Rachel speaks with the leader of the opposition about road user charges, the government's decisions regarding Kāinga Ora and the fast track consenting bill. Rob Bollix discusses electronic music's impact on the brain on The Mind TrenchLitia Tuiburelevu is in the studio to talk about her new short documentary series on The Spinoff, K-Polys. Jennifer Cheuk (Programme Manager) is in the studio to talk about the launch of the Auckland Writers Festival programme, which runs in May. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu March 19, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu March 19, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu March 19, 2024, 241.1 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

Andrew guesses a Beast Wars track after some hm-ing and hum-ing. Christian Dimick of Awning is in the studio to chat about their new EP, Gold Star which came out yesterday. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Rewa Fowles about Realm of Tears, performed by takatāpui Māori/ Pākehā multidisciplinary artist and dance movement therapy practitioner Rewa Fowles. Miriama Wilson is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about work being done at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau carrying out the country’s first large scale trial of using wastewater to monitor alcohol consumption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina 18 March, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina 18 March, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina 18 March, 2024, 241.82 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

On Fashun with Penelope Noir we chat about the Poor Things costumes. Jenna’s in to review The Beautiful Afternoon from Airini Beautrais on Loose Reads, an exploration of how we become who we are. Neil MacLeod dials from Ōtautahi to chat about his new single, Fear, which was released on Friday last week.

95bFM Breakfast w/ Annabel and Callum: Rāmere 15, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Annabel and Callum: Rāmere 15, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Annabel and Callum: Rāmere 15, 2024, 243.18 MB
Fri 15 Mar 2024

Annabel and Callum AKA Sports Team AKA the Hobby Goblins fill your morning with delight! We wake up on the right side of the bed on Travelling Tunes as Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us some wake up songs. We share a chat Stella had with Courtney Taylor Taylor of The Dandy Warhols about their new record and upcoming show in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella: Rāpare March 14, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella: Rāpare March 14, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella: Rāpare March 14, 2024, 242.84 MB
Thu 14 Mar 2024

Stella is Breakfast Captain, with the help of Nick! Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the state of the nation. Luke Towart of Wurld Series is dialling in to talk about their show at Wine Cellar tonight as part of The Giants Lawn release tour. Natural Ange answers all your queries about holistic wellbeing. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāapa 13 March, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāapa 13 March, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāapa 13 March, 2024, 242.48 MB
Wed 13 Mar 2024

Zoë is back in the driver's seat! On What's Up with Marama Davidson, she speaks to the co-leader of the Green Party about proposals from the government, and Chlöe Swarbrick as new co-leader of the Greens. The Bard of Bollix plays the tricks of the sphynx on us on The Mind Trench. Jordan Walker and Lusi Faiva chat about AIGA, a show from Touch Compass in the Auckland Arts Festival. Hun Lynch is in the studio to chat about her appearance on the Dungeon #13 lineup. Justine answers your union and employment questions on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rātu March 12, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rātu March 12, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rātu March 12, 2024, 239.53 MB
Tue 12 Mar 2024

Zoë is your captain today, and she's unflappable in the face of fire alarms and a relentless barrage of benevolent behaviour (so many prizes!). On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Zoë about the proposal to reduce senior roles in council, and consultation opening for Auckland’s Long Term plan 2024-2034. Mel Parsons dials in to talk about her new single with an accompanying music video, Little Sadness, from her forthcoming album. Stage Direction is with Angela Yang (performer) and Cindy Yunha Jang-Barlow (Creator/Director), talking about their show I Don't Wanna Dance Alone. We listen to Short Player from Hunter where he speaks to Leonard Powell about his new record, Slow Mover. On Ready Steady Learn, Dr Kathryn Bradbury from the School of Population Health, is in to talk about her research into diet and climate change. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Aneeka: Rāhina March 11, 2024

95bFM Breakfast with Aneeka: Rāhina March 11, 2024 95bFM Breakfast with Aneeka: Rāhina March 11, 2024, 242.47 MB
Mon 11 Mar 2024

Aneeka takes care of Breakfast for you this morning! We listen to a chat that Nicholas Lindstrom had with Jagari from W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) about their recent work, and upcoming show in Auckland on Wednesday 13 March at the Hollywood Avondale. Suri is in to review The Extinction of Irena Rey, a novel from Jennifer Croft on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere March 8, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere March 8, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere March 8, 2024, 243.25 MB
Fri 8 Mar 2024

We chat with Radio Active’s new breakfast host, Sunaina to see what’s going on down in the capital on Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us a rundown of songs with mallet percussion on Travelling Tunes. James from Carb On Carb dials in to talk about the band’s new single, 2009. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews Dark City: The Cleaner, streaming on Neon. Whakarongo mai nei!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024 Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024, 27.7 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke looks into Steel pan drums on Travelling Tunes - thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024

I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024 I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024, 32.79 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Lucy from Beet-wix speaks to Rachel about her new single and music video, slug level standards. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024

I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024 I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024, 27.61 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Lola speaks to Rachel about her single and music video, Portal. Whakarongo mai nei!

You can watch the music video here.

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024, 16.3 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Friends Like Her, streaming on ThreeNow.

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024, 11.52 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the Resource Management Amendment Bill, Warner Brothers/ Stuff deal and the Wellington tunnel plan.

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024, 11.39 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Lucinda Bennett chats about feijoas on Breakfast Food. 

Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024, 7.66 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Jim chats about why autumn gives us so many colours!

I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024

I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024 I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024, 10.61 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

 Beth Torrance speaks to Rachel about her new single Tiny Flowers, out via Particle Recordings. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024

I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024 I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024, 22.31 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

 Martin, James and Nicola from REPAIRS are in the studio to chat about their new album, Disappointing Sequel. 

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024, 15.61 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

Rob Bollix chats about things animals (frogs and worms, specifically) can do, that humans can't. Turns out, it's heaps.