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.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: The show kicks off with an unusually depressing Mind Trench;then the wonderful Liam Finn pops into the studio to talk about his 'Hyperverse' live streams on twitch, a few upcoming shows at Roundhead and improvising his way towards a new album.; Tim's here telling us good, terrible, and meh media news in Mediabatt; and Amelia debunks all your fun etymology facts in Word Salad! Whakarongo mai!
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: the show kicks off with a round of Second Guessing; Stephanie Brown and Ruby Walsh of LIPS pop into the studio to chat about the band's new record; Alice is here telling us what's good in the theatre world onStage Direction; we have a stunning Short Player with Grecco Romank thanks to Jess Fu's Long Player on Totally Wired; and Dr. Ciara Cremin talks about her research into gender on Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Jen Cloher & Hachiku - Fairytale in the Supermarket (Raincoats Cover)
Moana & the Tribe - Huakirangi feat. Shellie Morris
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: we kick off the show with a one-off bFM football exclusive thanks to none other than resident Englishman, Rob Bollix (for one show, and one show only); Penelope Noir pops in for Fashun talking about the indefinable Lydia Lunch; Anthonie Tonnon is in the studio to talk about his upcoming record 'Leave Love Out Of This,' his October gig at the Hollywood Avondale, and a 102 year old elevator; Jenna's here with a great book rec on the Southern Alps inLoose Reads; and finally, Salene helps out with your fleas, pleas, and fixing fees inA Room of One's Own! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Vera Ellen - YOU!
Slowdive - Sleep- 2021 Remastered Version
Reb Fountain - Beastie
Phoebe Rings - Spissky
The Beths - What's The Matter With You [Split Enz Cover]
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: The Prime Minister is on the line for What's Up w/ Jacinda Ardernletting us know what's happening with the ol' Coronavirus, Hate Speech Law, and RMA reforms; Rob's here talking about chatty animals in The Mind Trench; the multi-talented Peter Ruddell comes into the studio to talk about Sulfate's exciting sophomore album, Godzone; Tim's tells us what's what in the badlands of media in Mediabatt; and Amelia does a dog-name deep dive in Word Salad!Whakarongo mai!
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: We kick off the show with a speedy round of Second Guessing; the Mayor is on the line talking about what's what in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond inSounding Off w/ Phil Goff; the epic Jeremy Eade of Garageland is in the studio to talk about a very exciting tour;Stage Directionpops off with a crazy talented line-up of guests chatting Alice about upcoming street style solo dance festival, The Nest; and we learn about language technology inReady Steady Learn with Jesin James! Whakarongo mai, it's a bloody good one.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Legend Shayne Carter is on the line to chat about the 20th anniversary tour of Dimmer's I Believe You Are A Star; Suri's here forLoose Reads telling us about Sea State, a portrait of the lives of North Sea oil riggers; and Justine phones up to help with all your work worries and how to stick it to the metaphorical and sometimes literal man in Red Dead Redemption! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Chicano Batman - Pastel Sunrise
Pond - Toast
Aldous Harding - Old Peel
L'Rain - Blame Me
Luke Buda - Here Comes The Wind
Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love [Erol Alkan Rework]
Tono & The Finance Company - Tuesday Evening
deepState - Redux
Deb5000 - Wyld Stallyn (Keanu)
Roy Montgomery - Fluked
Lucy Dacus - First Time
Mara TK - Every Hori Is A Star feat. Troy Kingi
Ahmed Ben Ali - Dameek Majeb
Adelaide Cara - Eden
The Bug - Clash feat. Logan_olm
Dimmer - Seed
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Weekend Run
Soft Plastics - I Love My Wife
Sjunne Ferger - Candlelight- Alternate feat. Exit
Vera Ellen - YOU!
Waajeed - Strength ft. Ideeyah
Dick Move - Blood [Live at Ellen Melville 06/03/20]
Sweet Sebastian - Heart and Spirit
Swindle - LOST feat. Loyle Carner, Kojey Radical & JNR WILLIAMS
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Fabian Fanboy is on the line giving us the cinema buzz inFabian's Hollywood; Dr Kirsten Zemke deep dives into the wonderful world of the flute in Travelling Tunes; the crew from Noa Records are in studio chatting about some upcoming gigs, residencies, and some special projects they're cooking up; and the Viewmaster himself, Sam Sinnott tells us what's good and shit in TV! Whakarongo mai.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is on the line talking about some heavy stuff in What's Up with Dr Shane Reti; Rob Bollix is here taking us deep into the Mind Trench; the beautifully talented Reb Fountain pops into the studio to chat about her new single 'Beastie' and upcoming album, Iris (very cool); and Tim's here telling us what's what the media in Mediabatt! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Japanese Breakfast - Kokomo, IN
Taraua - Puaka
LUMP - We Cannot Resist
Dresser - Post Office
shannengeorgiapetersen - Home Again 4
Helado Negro - Gemini and Leo
milk - MAPLE
New Order - World In Motion
The Bard - Mask [slightly less explicit version]
L'Rain - Suck Teeth
Mara TK - Toroa / The Albatross
Reb Fountain - Heart
Reb Fountain - Beastie
Eden Burns - Rat's a Rat
Adelaide Cara - Moonlit
The Rondelles - T.V. Zombie
Bad Taste [Alphabethead & Young Gho$t] - Laugh It Up
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
The legendary Stinky Jim is your bosom selecta i tēnei rā! Catch his show Stinky Grooves (which has been running for almost 30 years!) every Tuesday from 7 - 10pm, or replayed 4 - 7am on Wednesdays. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
Rosetta and Milly phone up our lovely mates down in Te Whanganui a Tara at Radio Active, Sunaina and Emma! They catch up on the Aotearoa Alternative Awards, and what's happening across the Capital and up in Tāmaki. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$AP Rocky - Both Eyes Closed
Viagra Boys - Call of the Wild
For our last catch up of the year, Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the newly announced Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund. They also cover some of the Council's goals for the new year. Whakarongo mai nei!
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