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.
Welcome to Friday! This morning on Breakfast Buffet, the SRN portal spits us out in Manawatū, to chat with Radio Control's Jordan. On Travelling Tunes, Kirsten Zemke brings us boogie woogie. Ahead of Beacon Festival, Ruby Savage and Shy One visit the studio to spin some tracks with the flavour of their weekend sets. The Viewmaster yarns about Daisy Jones and the Six (streaming on Amazon Prime). Sam Morgan dials in from Pōneke to chat to Rachel about his podcast Able Audio, which explores the intersection of disability and music technology. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's showtime! On Political Commentary, we have a special edition in which India Logan-Riley from A Better Budget for Auckland speaks to Rachel about the group's aims and reasoning. Delaney Mes chats nostalgic school lunches and minimising food waste on Breakfast Food. Space Ghost comes into the studio to play some tracks and talk to Rachel about his upcoming set at Beacon Festival (this weekend!). The wonderful Mokotron also comes up to the studio, to spin some unreleased tracks and chat about their first live performance as Mokotron in Ōtautahi. Whakarongo mai nei!
The mid-week show brings all sorts to your airwaves (and ear holes). On What's Up, Marama Davidson dials in to talk to Rachel about the government's reprioritisations, the conversation around mitigation vs adaptation and the teachers strike tomorrow. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, where we talk bees (on the b). Daniel Mateo, a dancer in an Auckland Arts Festival show Sandsong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert comes into the studio to talk about the group's work. Riot Gull dials in from Ōtepoti to talk about their upcoming performances in Tāmaki Makaurau, and their soon-to-be-released album. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another Tuesday in the endless parade of time. Today, Rachel chats to Steve Newall, progammer for the NZ International Fraud Film Festival, about exposing the underbelly of fraud via film. On Stage Direction, Aaron Richardson comes up to the studio to talk about the return season of The Wedding. Ready Steady Learn serves us some knowledge, as Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu chats to Rachel about her group's recently published research into how marketing strategies in supermarkets affect our food choices. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another week, whānau! On Fashun, Penelope Noir brings us the origins of sailor suits. Overmono phones in to chat to Rachel about their performance in Aotearoa, and upcoming album. On Loose Reads, Jenna gives us a rundown of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards finalists. Justine answers all of your employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei.
We made it to the end of the week, whānau. On today's show, we graze at the Breakfast Buffet, chatting to Liam from RDU (Ōtautahi's finest). Travelling Tunes takes us on a trip around the world of numbers in songs- it's prolific. Jen Cloher comes into the studio and graces our ears with two beautiful waita from their new album I Am The River, The River Is Me - Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au. On Viewmaster, Sam sings the praises of Rūrangi (which you can watch on Neon). Brandn Shiraz comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about his self-titled EP that dropped today. Whakarongo mai nei.
A much more serene show today, lacking in fire alarms. But not lacking in content! Rod Oram dials in for some Political Commentary, to speak to Rachel about the proposed Auckland Council Budget, and discourse around mitigation and adaptation. Delaney Mes brings the autumnal vibes on Breakfast Food, chatting about pies and crumbles. Pete from Surf Friends comes up to the studio to chat about their new single Woohoo ahead of their album's release (Sonic Waves is out next week!). Pickle Darling speaks to Rachel about their upcoming trip to America for South by Southwest, and their new single. Whakarongo mai nei!
Fire alarms, new producers, great tunes- Wednesday brings it all. On The Mind Trench, Rob Bollix improves our lives by telling us which habits improve cognitive function. Billie from the Hollywood Avondale comes up with Louisa Nicklin to chat to Rachel about the Hollywood Avondale's special screening of Meet Me in the Bathroom. The Auckland Arts Festival joy continues as Eric Beauchesne, Associate Artistic Director of Revisor, comes into the studio to talk about the show's history and opening night (tomorrow!). Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to a stacked show! The Deputy Mayor, Desley Simpson, dials in to speak to Rachel about regional parks that are still closed, frustrations from Muriwai residents over uncertainty and some budget updates now that submissions are open. Jujulipps comes up to the studio to chat about her recent performance at Alfred's, and her upcoming appearance at Cross Street Music Festival. On Stage Direction, Louise Jiang speaks to Rachel about her solo work Actor//Android (which opens tonight at Basement Theatre!). Dr Claudia Gomez a lecturer in the School of Critical Studies in Education, Ready Steady Learn about her co-authored novel Slow Wonder.
Welcome to another week of Breakfast! On Fashun, Penelope Noir brings us a continuation of the colour matching trend- what colours are the go for television, and what totally ruins the shot? Hybrid Rose comes into the studio to chat about her upcoming single Planet Intercourse. Suri recommends a brand new novel from Bret Easton Ellis on Loose Reads, and Salene gives us the renting lowdown on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. 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!
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!