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 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!
Happy Friday, whānau! On Travelling Tunes Rachel speaks to Dr. Zemke about bad pitch, and why it's so enjoyable to some (and detestable to others). Dylan Pellett from Independent Music NZ Inc. comes into the studio to announce the Taite Music Prize finalists for 2023! On Viewmaster, Sam gives us the lowdown on a low-effort superhero watch, Extraordinary. Finally, Rachel speaks to Ataahua Papa, Kaihautū Māori of the Auckland Arts Festival, about the event's triumphant return to Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Thursday show! On Political Commentary, Rachel speaks to Lara Greaves about climate change discourse, water infrastructure and TEU strikes. Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, chats to Rachel about a Renter's United edition. Oscar from Soaked Oats dials in to talk about the newly released video for Pink Beach, and Fi of morris st network chats about their compilation felt cute, might delete. Whakarongo mai!
The mid-week show is packed and bound to lift spirits! On What's Up, Rachel speaks to Nicola Willis about Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, National's water policy plans, and Maureen Pugh's comments on climate change. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, and what on earth are giant pyrosomes? Esther and Micheline from Housewitches dial in from Pōneke to chat about their new EP Toilets For Everyone. Sam Harmony from Friendly Potential chats to Rachel about the upcoming Beacon Festival, and spins a few tracks from artists on the lineup. Whakarongo mai!
Tuesday is bountiful! Rachel chats to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau Desley Simpson about what the budget means for climate, arts and community funding across the city. Billy Bragg talks to Rachel about his lifelong activism, and recent shows in Aotearoa. On Stage Direction, Amber and Popai come up to the studio to talk about Hemo is Home at Te Pou Theatre. Finally, Hēmi Dale joins us on Ready Steady Learn, to talk about pathways for te reo Māori revitalisation. Whakarongo mai!
Welcome to Monday! To start your week, we bring you Fashun with Penelope Noir where Pennie talks colour matching, and Proteins of Magic comes into the studio to talk about new work and upcoming shows. Jenna graces Loose Reads with a new recommendation, and Justine Sachs gives us the employment lowdown on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Proteins Of Magic talks to Rachel about new projects (a new single, Divine Physics and an EP, Angel Hieroglyphics), new shows (get tickets to their LOT23 gig!) and the process of writing and producing tracks that tap into elemental spaces, beyond language. We also give Divine Physics a spin, so have a listen!
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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