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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: Rāapa February 14, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 14, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 14, 2024, 240.48 MB
Wed 14 Feb 2024

What's Up with Marama Davidson is back for 2024, and the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about Waitangi Day, leadership changes in the party, and Israel's bombing of Rafah. Rob Bollix takes us to space to get some new jewellery on The Mind Trench. Geneva AM is in the studio to talk about her new single, T(M)²I  out today for Valentine’s Day. Salene answers your rental queries on A Room Of One's Own. Johanna Cosgrove and Sam Te Kani are in for a kōrero about their live show of Rats In The Gutter this Friday. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu February 13, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu February 13, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu February 13, 2024, 239.41 MB
Tue 13 Feb 2024

A new Second Guessing winner enters the ranks, guessing an Unknown Mortal Orchestra track. Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson is back for 2024, and the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about new guidelines for recycling, central government's plans to scrap the regional fuel tax, and what this could mean for council operations if it goes ahead, as well as Auckland Council public celebrations for Lunar New Year. Eli Matthewson is in the studio to chat about the Podfest show of The Male Gayz, his podcast with Chris Parker. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Mele Toli is in the studio to chat about Hyperspace, a sequel to Albert Belz’s much-loved Astroman, presented in 2019 and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho. Ready Steady Learn is with Associate Professor Michael Mawson, chatting about the new book he's co-edited with Brian Fiu Kolia, Unsettling Theologies: Memory, Identity and Place. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina 12 February, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina 12 February, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina 12 February, 2024, 242.1 MB
Mon 12 Feb 2024

Stella takes you through 'til 10 today! Penelope Noir tells us about the excellent and accomplished life of outgoing British Vogue editor Edward Enniful on FashunMike Minogue is in to chat about the live episode of The Wellington Paranormal Podcast happening as part of Podfest this Saturday at Q Theatre. Suri’s reviewing Study For Obedience by Sarah Bernstein on Loose Reads. Timprovise has a kōrero about the live show and launch of his podcast Honest To Who?. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāmere February 9, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāmere February 9, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāmere February 9, 2024, 242.4 MB
Fri 9 Feb 2024

Zoë mans the Breakfast Ship today! We chat to the wonderful Candice down at Radio One on Breakfast Buffet. We share a chat that Rachel had with Naarm-based DJ, Pretty Girl, backstage after her fabulous set at Laneway. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews Mr and Mrs Smith an American spy comedy-drama television series created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, inspired by the 2005 film of the same name. Karyn Hay is in the studio to chat about her Podfest show, The Writer's Notebook with Karyn Hay on at Q Theatre Saturday 10 February. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, February 8, 2024

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, February 8, 2024 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, February 8, 2024, 242.13 MB
Thu 8 Feb 2024

The short week ploughs on! Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the defunding of parliament, and a recap of Waitangi. Lucinda has the lowdown on granita for your Breakfast Food. Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt are in the studio to talk about their Podfest live show of The Worst Idea of All TimeNatural Ange is in the studio to answer your holistic health questions. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 7, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 7, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 7, 2024, 242.1 MB
Wed 7 Feb 2024

It's the post-Laneway show! We recap the day and share chats with Blondshell, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson and Nia Archives. Rob Bollix brings us very old lemons and waterfall-climbing gobi fish on The Mind Trench. The wonderful Mokotron is in the studio to talk about the Caru remix of TAWHITO and his upcoming remix album THE UNITED TRIBES OF BASS, out digitally via Sunreturn on March 22. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina February 5, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina February 5, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina February 5, 2024, 241.5 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2024

On Fashun Pennie’s giving us a debrief on the Maison Margiela show with some insane Pat McGrath makeup. We share a conversation Rachel had with Naoko Shibata from Shonen Knife about their upcoming shows in Aotearoa in March. Jenna’s reviewing Backwaters by Emma Ling Sidnam on Loose Reads, which has been longlisted for the Ockhams. Baby Zionov is in the studio to chat about Cross St Music Festival, which is happening on March 9. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere February 2, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere February 2, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere February 2, 2024, 240.19 MB
Fri 2 Feb 2024

Pony Baby (the country music project of Jazmine Mary and Arahi) are in the studio to talk about their debut self titled album and their release tour to celebrate. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews a new series; The Boy, The Queen, and Everything in Between. Kaitlyn interviews Alex Cameron about his Australian summer and show at the Hollywood Avondale tonight with Roy Molloy. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare February 1, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare February 1, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare February 1, 2024, 239.36 MB
Thu 1 Feb 2024

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Te Tiriti legislation, cuts by the government to UNRWA, and AUKUS meetings. We yarn about croissants with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Problems is in the studio all the way from the States to talk about his show with Michael Logie and Power Nap this weekend, as well as upcoming releases. Jim chats edible flowers on Greening Out. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 31, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 31, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 31, 2024, 241.83 MB
Wed 31 Jan 2024

Rob Bollix takes us to the depths of The Mind Trench, discussing toxic mud and penguins. Tash, the curator of ‘Loud and Proud’ as part of Pride Month is in to talk about the event. Salene helps listeners with their heckers renting situations on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 28 March, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 28 March, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 28 March, 2024, 9.52 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Lucinda Bennett chats lazy dessert on Breakfast Food.

Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024, 9.17 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Jim chats about long weekend gardening tasks on Greening Out. 

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024 Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024, 9.36 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Rachel speaks with Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves about the Budget Policy Statement from the government, reviews in the tertiary sector and communications regarding disability allowance cuts.

I/V/ w Shannon from The Fuzzy Robes: 27 March, 2024

I/V/ w Shannon from The Fuzzy Robes: 27 March, 2024 I/V/ w Shannon from The Fuzzy Robes: 27 March, 2024, 18.64 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Shannon of the Fuzzy Robes is in to chat about the band’s new record, Midday Prayers which is out today. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: March 27, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: March 27, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: March 27, 2024, 15.72 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Rob Bollix tells tall (true) tales of space restaurants on The Mind Trench.

I/V/ w Hannah Everingham: 27 March, 2024

I/V/ w Hannah Everingham: 27 March, 2024 I/V/ w Hannah Everingham: 27 March, 2024, 17.2 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Hannah Everingham chats about her new record, Siempre Tiene Flores, and its release tour in April.

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 26 March, 2024

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 26 March, 2024 Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 26 March, 2024, 10.79 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about consultation closing for Auckland's Long Term plan, Auckland transport fare changes coming up and Easter weekend celebrations across the city.

Stage Direction w/ Nisha Madhan & Julia Croft: 26 March, 2024

Stage Direction w/ Nisha Madhan & Julia Croft: 26 March, 2024 Stage Direction w/ Nisha Madhan & Julia Croft: 26 March, 2024, 10.98 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Stage Direction is with Nisha Madhan and Julia Croft (producers), talking about Still Lives, the internationally acclaimed series working with eight female-identifying rugby players to create a living sculpture of an interlocking scrum. 

Ready Steady Learn w/ Shameek Sinha: 26 March, 2024

Ready Steady Learn w/ Shameek Sinha: 26 March, 2024 Ready Steady Learn w/ Shameek Sinha: 26 March, 2024, 9.79 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Senior Lecturer in the school of business Shameek Sinha talks about his research exploring consumer behaviour, as seen in Forbes. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w Saraid de Silva: 26 March, 2024

I/V/ w Saraid de Silva: 26 March, 2024 I/V/ w Saraid de Silva: 26 March, 2024, 10.5 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Saraid de Silva is in the studio to chat about the release of her debut novel, Amma.