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.
Today, Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, dials in to chat about what will happen following the Budget submissions closing, leaks in Western Springs Park, and the recent cancellation of co-governance meetings in Mount Eden. Eli Matthewson is in the studio talking about Muckaround Comedy and his upcoming comedy fest show Gutterball. On Stage Direction, Sachie and Trent from Fish Saw tell Alice and Rachel about the show's conception and future. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ah, another fire alarm show. Join us in chatting to Penelope Noir on Fashun about how the sailor suit became a children's outfit. Co-producers Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu come up to the studio to talk about a new season of their podcast Conversations With My Immigrant Parents, being released weekly from today. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Victory City by Salman Rushdie. Salene answers your tenancy queries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
Enjoy a packed Friday show for your troubles. We transport ourselves to Ōtepoti's Radio One, chatting with Dave about the goings-on of the city on Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes Dr Kirsten Zemke ponders songs about the moon (of which there are many). Nicole of Carb On Carb dials in to yarn about their new single Grounded, which has been released today. The crew from Soft Plastics come up to the studio to chat about their album released this morning, Saturn Return. Whakarongo mai nei!
On today's show, Associate Professor Lara Greaves dials in for a bit of Political Commentary- she discusses the responses to anti-transphobia rallies on the weekend, National’s education policy and Stuart Nash's sacking. Delaney chats tomatoes and chocolate eggs on Breakfast Food, as well as how good shopping in your fridge is. Bella from Coast Arcade comes into the studio for an acoustic live performance of some tracks, including their new single Surf Club which will be out tomorrow. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on the show, Nicola Willis chats to Rachel on What's Up about National's education policy, the political responses to Posie Parker's visit and Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation speech from earlier this month. Rob Bollix talks health and repair on The Mind Trench. Rachel speaks to IMNZ Classic Record recipient Micronism (AKA Denver McCarthy) about Inside A Quiet Mind. Vanessa Worm dials in to chat about her upcoming gig this Saturday, and her recently released album Mosaics. Whakarongo mai nei!
Merry last-chance-to-submit-on-the-budget day! Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, about it being the last day of Budget submissions, and Tāmaki leaving Local Government New Zealand. Grace Cummings is in the studio for some beautiful live acoustic tracks, and a chat about her debut solo show in Aotearoa. On Stage Direction, Alice brings us Hweiling and Shervonne from the crew of Not Woman Enough. Claire Miller tells us about The Endometriosis Project on Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another week! This morning, Karl Sölve Steven comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about his recently announced project All Of Human Emotion On Microfiche (The Remixes). Jenna dials in for Loose Reads, where she reviews Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh. On Red Dead Redemption, Justine answers your union and employment queries, from music in the office to lump sum payments. Whakarongo mai nei!
Boy, have we cooked up an end-of-the-week-show for you. On Travelling Tunes we explore the mighty mandolin, and its genre-spanning goodness. Neil MacLeod pops up to the studio to talk about his remix album, which is out today. The Viewmaster tells us about Paul T. Goldman, a docuseries that's only available to see in Aotearoa for one night at The Hollywood Avondale. Stinky Jim dials in to chat about his new project for Race Relations Week, and spins us some new tracks. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to a packed show! Rachel discusses the teachers’ strike, the most recent IPCC report and government’s re prioritisation of policies on Political Commentary with Jennifer Curtin. Akiko Kurematsu comes into the studio for a spot of Breakfast Food to talk about her new book Mother Tongue. László from Ringlets dials in to chat about their single Sever released on Monday, and their upcoming debut album to be released April 3. Greening Out with Jim makes a triumphant return, and he tells us all about what do to to your garden in this autumnal period. AJA phones up from Pōneke to talk about her new single Feel It, that's just dropped today. Whakarongo mai nei!
They don't call it hump day for no reason- but the show this morning is stacked and packed, ready to get you through the week. The Prime Minister dials in to the studio to speak with Rachel about cyclone recovery, the teachers' strike and the recent policy re-prioritisation. The Bard of Bollix returns with a fresh train poem on The Mind Trench, and an infuriating game of four truths one lie. Wairehu from Half Time phones up to talk about tha band's gig this Friday, and their plans for overseas shows. The wonderful Jason from Sleaford Mods zooms across the seas to dial in to the show and chat to Rachel about their new album UK Grim, and upcoming Aotearoa shows. Whakarongo mai nei!
The legendary Sarah Thomson joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her journey at bFM thus far, and what listeners can expect from her Saturday 2-4 show. Tune in every weekend or anytime via the bCasts! Whakarongo mai nei.
Artistic director at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival Bernie Haldene joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about what's on this month - make sure you get out and see some of the incredible shows and works on display before the festival wraps up on March 22! Whakarongo mai nei.
Pennie joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about knitting! Specifically, the role that knitting played in women's involvement in the world wars. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly chat with Festival Director Jay Law, about the recently announced programme for the NZ International Comedy Festival! The fest kicks off in May, but early tickets are available for shows now - the programme spans over 150 events! Whakarongo mai nei.
Jim is back on the radio with Rosetta and Milly - this week chatting about harvesting seeds from your fave crops, to ensure that you get many more of the same flowers, fruit, veggies, etc! Whakarongo mai nei!
For our monthly catch up with the Green Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Steve Abel about the Government's response to the unfolding conflict in Iran, what would happen if the Clear Car Standard was scrapped, and the recent announcement that live agriculture exports at sea will not resume this term. Whakarongo mai nei!
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