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.
John correctly guesses a classic LCD Soundsystem track and donates some tinned pears to the Auckland City Mission on Second Guessing. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about infrastructure plans, tsunami warning system updates and ecological threats to the city. THEIA chats about her upcoming performance at the highly anticipated kick-ons to Save the b, Rave the b. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Jonjon Tolovae and Netane Tauki'uvea about No. 3 Roskill Theatre, the community theare collective located in Mount Roskill. Ready Steady Learn is with Nargiss Taleb, the president of UoA Scientific, a student-led publication focused on science communication. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir chats about airplane outfits and dress codes on Fashun.AJA dials in to talk about her new single, True Love, which has a wonderful accompanying video. Suri does a huge 2023 roundup on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to Friday! Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the world of eighties Scottish pop music on Travelling Tunes. Nabihah Iqbal dials in from London to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa and recent record, Dreamer, released mid 2023. Our Viewmaster Litia is reviewing Inky Pinky Ponky, the drama series screening on Māori TV and on YouTube. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about solidarity action across the motu headed by Te Pāti Māori, as well as first impressions of the government and their 100-day plan. Dan from DARTZ is chatting about their new single, Learning To Drive with Dad. On Greening Out, Jim tells us how to attract native butterflies to your garden this summer, and gives us an early spin of his new Jim Nothing track, out officially tomorrow. Natural Ange lets you know how to avoid end of year burnout and skin problems on account of this muggy summer. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On The Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, The Bard chats about how music makes us all feel, as well as good background tracks. Much to think about there. Emily Wheatcroft-Snape, AKA Em, is in the studio talking about her newly release EP, Cloud City. Erny Belle chats about her upcoming album release show at Wintergarden, The Civic, celebrating her recent record Not Your Cupid. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the proposal to move rubbish collection to fortnightly visits, as well as the Mayor's long term plan proposal for the city. Delaney Davidson is chatting about his new single Don’t Walk Away From Love, off his forthcoming tenth studio album Out Of My Head. Sally Stockwell is on Stage Direction, talking about her show We've Got So Much To Talk About.Ready Steady Learn is with Dr Natalie Netzler, who explains her research with an all-Pacific female-led study looking at traditional Samoan medicines as antiviral medicines to treat viral diseases such as COVID. Whakarongo mai nei!
Auckland Art Gallery's coordinating curator of the exhibition Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy, Margaret Young-Sanchez is in the studio for Fashun. We listen to a chat Rachel had with Julie Byrne about her recent record, The Greater Wings, and her show in Auckland in the new year. On Loose Reads Jenna reviews Booker Prize-longlisted author Anna Smaill's novel, Bird Life. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us on a true journey through unusual covers on Travelling Tunes. Simon Ward is chatting about his project XYZZY, a cinematic event which is screening at the Stardome from the 2-17 December. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews the film Bottoms from director Emma Seligman. Diggy Dupe is in the studio to chat about his new single, WE THE CITY which has a great video directed by Tom Grut. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin gives some Political Commentary on the newly formed government, from policy plans to first impressions. Molly Lewis is in the studio to chat about The Others Way, which is tomorrow night across Karangahape Road. Jess B chats about her new single, Hold Me Down. Brooke Singer from French for Rabbits speaks to Rachel about the band’s new EP, In the End I Won’t Be Coming Home. We recap your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
What's Up with Chris Hipkins sees the leader of the opposition speak to Rachel about short and long term priorities for the Labour Party, and Hipkins' call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, where we hear an interactive poem, and giggle about splooting. Adam Tukiri is in the studio to talk about his recently released album, Babe. Bea Gladding (director & writer) and Batanai Mashingaidze (cast) are in the studio to talk about Basement Theatre’s 2023 edition of the legendary Christmas Show – Jingle Bellethon Telethon. Justine Sachs gives the listeners employment and union tips on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
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.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. 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)
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
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