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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/ 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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare 7 March, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare 7 March, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare 7 March, 2024, 242.52 MB
Thu 7 Mar 2024

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary on the government's recent policy decisions, revoking of associative press passes from parliament and more. Lucinda Bennett chats about the mighty quince on Breakfast Food. Mykki Blanco graces the studio to talk about their recent shows, album ideas and upcoming tour of Aotearoa. We chat about Kelmarna Festival with Louisa Nicklin and Billie Rogers. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa March 6, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa March 6, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa March 6, 2024, 240.83 MB
Wed 6 Mar 2024

Rob Bollix causes mass hysteria with an explanation of bird milk on The Mind TrenchJen Cloher dials in to talk about their solo show in Tāmaki Makaurau next week. D.C. Maxwell is in the studio to talk about D.C. Maxwell presents Dog Day Afternoon at the Hollywood Avondale. Justine Sachs lets us know what's up with union and employment queries the listeners have on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu March 5, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu March 5, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu March 5, 2024, 238.79 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

Dylan Pellet from the board of Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) dials in to let us know who the finalists for the Taite Prize 2024 are. Naoko Yamana from Shonen Knife is in the studio for a kōrero about their return to Aotearoa. Stage Direction is with Villa Junior Lemanu, assistant choreographer of O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward. On Ready Steady Learn, Professor Deidre Brown from the school of Architecture and Planning is chatting about her work discovering eight treasured Māori whakairo rākau that had previously been declared lost. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina, 4 March, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina, 4 March, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina, 4 March, 2024, 241.7 MB
Mon 4 Mar 2024

Penelope Noir gives us an overview of the accomplished life of the legendary Iris Apfel on Fashun. Danz from DARTZ has a chat about the band’s new album, Dangerous Day to be a Cold One, out via Flying Nun. On Loose Reads Jenna’s reviewing Kids Run the Show from Delphine De Vigan and Alison Anderson- a thriller about social media’s impact on family dynamics. Aleks Petrovic is in the studio to chat about Lovers and Castaways, a show in the Auckland Arts Festival. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V/ w Troy Kingi: 13 May, 2024

I/V/ w Troy Kingi: 13 May, 2024 I/V/ w Troy Kingi: 13 May, 2024, 19.25 MB
Mon 13 May 2024

Troy Kingi is dialling in to talk about his recent documentary on TVNZ+, Troy Kingi’s Desert Hikoi. 

I/V/ w C. Zukey: 13 May, 2024

I/V/ w C. Zukey: 13 May, 2024 Zukey: 13 May, 2024, 20.24 MB
Mon 13 May 2024

C. Zukey is in the studio talking about his debut record, Stone Fruut. Whakarongo mai nei!

Loose Reads w/ Abby: May 13, 2024

Loose Reads w/ Abby: May 13, 2024 Loose Reads w/ Abby: May 13, 2024, 11.28 MB
Mon 13 May 2024

Abby gives us the lowdown on shortlisted novels for the Ockham fiction category. 

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 13, 2024

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 13, 2024 Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 13, 2024, 15.79 MB
Mon 13 May 2024

Pennie chats about rag and bone men on Fashun (brought to you by Re:Circle).

I/V/ w/ Julien Dyne: May 10, 2024

I/V/ w/ Julien Dyne: May 10, 2024 I/V/ w/ Julien Dyne: May 10, 2024, 16.39 MB
Fri 10 May 2024

Julien Dyne from Half Hexagon is chatting about The Method, the new track with an accompanying video.

I/V/ w Holly Arrowsmith: 10 May, 2024

I/V/ w Holly Arrowsmith: 10 May, 2024 I/V/ w Holly Arrowsmith: 10 May, 2024, 13.81 MB
Fri 10 May 2024

Holly Arrowsmith chats about Neon Bright, the second single from her forthcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 10, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 10, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: May 10, 2024, 12.44 MB
Fri 10 May 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats psychobilly tracks on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 10, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 10, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 10, 2024, 7.28 MB
Fri 10 May 2024

Viewmaster Litia reviews a new film out of Aotearoa, The Moon Is Upside Down. 

I/V/ w Geneva AM: 9 May, 2024

I/V/ w Geneva AM: 9 May, 2024 I/V/ w Geneva AM: 9 May, 2024, 19.03 MB
Thu 9 May 2024

Geneva AM is in the studio to chat about her new single Pikipiki and the launch for the track this weekend, with an interactive app.

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 9 May, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 9 May, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 9 May, 2024, 13.48 MB
Thu 9 May 2024

Max Harris speaks to Rachel about Mark Mitchell’s prison conference, the government considering removing same day enrolment on election day and discussions about tikanga being taught to law students.