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.
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!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the Waitematā harbour sewage spill, and Desley's visit to Māngere. Sam Low, former Breakfast Food host and winner of Masterchef is in the studio talking about his new cookbook, Modern Chinese, hitting the shelves today. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, director Tane Te Pakeke-Patterson and performer Tom Webster are in the studio talking about their play Oi Fred! opening at Studio at Basement Theatre this evening and running until 7 October. PhD student Julia Musgrave is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about her research studying effects of diabetes on the heart. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another week of Breakfast! To round off the tour of Aotearoa (Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland) that they’ve done with Mount Eerie, Black Belt Eagle Scout is in the studio having a chat and playing some live acoustic tracks for us. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Strangers at the Port, a novel from Lauren Aimee Curtis. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore grime music. Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead speaks to Rachel about the band's new album Sit Down For Dinner, out today. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, talking about the new season of her show Still Here. Swop from Yoko-Zuna, Kédu and Elisa are in the studio having a yarn about their upcoming gig at Neck of the Woods. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary on welfare policy offerings from across the political spectrum in the lead-up to the election. Lucinda Bennett chats about what to bring to a midweek dinner party on Breakfast Food. Dave and Marcus from Magic Factory are in the studio chatting about their album release party this weekend. Ryan Fisherman has a kōrero about his newly released album, Country EMO. Nikita Tu-Bryant of KITA is chatting about the Love Lives Here Tour, coming to Auckland Saturday night. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What’s Up with Marama Davidson the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the Labour Party's climate policy announcement about the best start payment, the Green Party school lunch policy and recent polling. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, investigating human beginnings (with logs). Steph Brown and Fen Ikner of LIPS chat about their vision for the musical performance of the Silver Scrolls ceremony- LIPS are the creative force behind the musical performances for the show. Whakarongo mai nei!
A hearty round of Second Guessing is won by Andrew, who guesses a Talking Heads tune. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about Watercare plans for Muriwai, Mayor Brown’s manifesto document being published, and celebrations around the CBD soon. Princess Chelsea dials in from the States to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa as part of the Everything Is Going To Be Alright Tour. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Jill Kwan, director and playwright of How To Throw A Chinese Funeral is in the studio talking about the upcoming work. Ready Steady Learn is with Marilyn Giloux, Senior Lecturer in marketing, who tells Rachel about her research into the use of fear marketing. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel is back, and we have a fun Monday lined up for you! Penelope Noir brings us some Fashun, and Kristine Crabb joins her in the studio to talk about the new store for her brand Gloria. Amber Carly Williams dials in from Christchurch to talk about her new single, Kids On The Internet. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, which is newly shortlisted for the Booker. Christina Lacy from The Paper Kites over in Australia chats about the band’s new album, At The Roadhouse. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rounding off the star-studded cast of lovely guests hosts is the wonderful Ali! We check in with Candice of Radio One in Ōtepoti through the magic of the SRN Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore songs that incorporate narration. Graeme Jefferies is in the studio chatting about recent albums, upcoming shows and his 100-year-old-marxophone. Whakarongo mai nei!
Start your morning right with Zoë's tune selections, and great chats. Marc Daalder is on Political Commentary, and speaks to Zoë about the first leader’s debate from Tuesday evening. Lucinda Bennett chats about seasonal produce on Breakfast Food- how do you prepare your asparagus? Shadon Meredith is in the studio to talk about his new solo show, Waiting, that opens next week. The Hobby Goblins are back in the studio after crafting for a fortnight to bring you their mystical macrame. Whakarongo mai nei!
Georgia Knight joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her forthcoming tour with a brand new band! Catch her at Whammy Bar this Saturday April 11 - tickets from Banished Music. Whakarongo mai nei!
A Wednesday treat for you all: Loose Reads with Nate! Making up for lost Easter time, Nate chats with Rosetta and Milly about Ali Smith's Glyph. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our monthly catch up with The Green Party, Steve Abel joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio to have a kōrero about the draft Green Party delegate list, the Greens' proposed response to the fuel crisis, and the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's Christian's last This Is How We Brew It, before he leaves the eighthirty coffee whānau! He chats with Rosetta and Milly about a beautiful Brazilian single origin bean, the Ibaraci PB. Tune in throughout the week for your chance to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
David Slack is back, for a few weeks while Lara is on holiday! Today he chats with Rosetta and Milly about the fuel crisis, and the Government's Response. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir is on the line with Rosetta and Milly - concluding our series of uniform-related chats, this week talking about Firefighters! Whakarongo mai nei!
For their bi-weekly kōrero with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Rosetta and Milly ask Desley about public transport's role during the fuel crisis including Easter/ANZAC rail closures, and the future of the Avondale Racecourse. Whakarongo mai nei!
Natural Ange is back for a chat about strengthening your immunity as the seasons change, restless legs, magnesium, probiotics and more! Whakarongo mai nei!
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