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.
Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us on a trip to Ibiza on Travelling Tunes. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Testify, streaming on TVNZ+. Cameron Cairnes, one of the directors of Late Night With the Devil is dialling in from Australia to talk about the film starring David Dastmalchian, which explores the satanic panic of the 70s through the format of a late night talk show. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about cuts to the public sector and disability funding, Winston Peters’ speech to the UN about Gaza, and popularity of the PM. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett chats tinned fish. The Hobby Goblins are back to show us their Tom Cruise marble runs and Natural Ange is in the studio to give holistic health advice. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party speaks with Rachel about the fast track consents bill, public sector cuts by the government and Winston Peters' speech to the UN about Gaza. Rob Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench, discussing bacteria-created-faux-leather-shoes. Yes. Dbldbl is in the studio to talk about their new track Fakey featuring Randa and out via Sunreturn today. Human Resource chats about his new EP, The Slouch. Salene is back for A Room Of One's Own to help you wade through the renting landscape. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about council's response to the new central government draft policy statement on land transport, submission on the Long Term Plan and the draft proposal for waste management changes in Auckland. Danny from Death and the Maiden is dialling in to talk about the band’s new single, Leanest Cut. Brydie Colquhoun is on Stage Direction chatting about New Zealand Dance Company and their contemporary dance show Whenua which she’s performing in. Short Player is with the Fuzzy Robes. On Ready Steady Learn, Dr Chris Wilson speaks with Rachel about revealing study into the online activity of the Christchurch terrorist. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Fashun, Penelope Noir does a deepdive into the wild wild west- we're talking cowboy clothes. Suri is in to review If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution, a new work from Vincent Bevins on Loose Reads. Daniel Sugrue of Valley Kids chats about their new single, Which Side Are You On. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Kirsten Zemke takes us on a journey through the suprisingly complex world of "La La La" songs on Travelling Tunes. Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu calls in to talk about Spinal Destination, a brand new show out now on Neon. Luke Buda calls in to talk about his new single, out today, titled ‘Very Special Feelings’. Francisca Griffin chats to Rachel about Look Blue Go Purple winning the classic record award at the Taite Prize 2024. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Julia Holter - Evening Mood
Mary Lattimore - Nest of Earrings feat. Walt McClements
Tom Lark - Brave Star
Bulat - Karimu (The Organism remix)
Ben Lewis & Vashti Bunyan - Cold and Muddy
The Cat's Miaow - It Might Never Happen
Jim Nothing - Easter at the RSC
Beth Orton - Weather Alive
Luke Buda - Very Special Feelings
Princess Chelsea - We Kick Around
Dartz - Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One
Church - Fairytale
Kraus - Snow Descending on a Mountain Lake
Dateline - Choose Me
Look Blue Go Purple - As Does the Sun
Look Blue Go Purple - Circumspect Penelope
Chances Are - Born Yesterday
Lee Scratch Perry and Shaun Ryder - Green Banana
Geneva AM - T(M)²I
Oceans Before Me, Mara TK - Rāhapa feat. Troy Kingi
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's layout of the priority list for the following three months, as well as the budget forcasting set out for 2024. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda speaks to Masterchef NZ's Alice Taylor about Alice's new book Alice in Cakeland. We also chat to Alix Whittaker, Auckland City Manager of the upcoming 48HR film festival. Last but not least we recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Breakfast this morning, Rob Bollix introduces us to some Victorian slang on The Mind Trench. Rachel chats to UK artist, Beth Orton, about her upcoming show at the Powerstation in Tāmaki Makaurau. And on Red Dead Redemption, Justine Sachs answers your union and employment queries. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Chelsea Wolfe - Dusk
Tami Neilson - Always On My Mind
Adrianne Lenker - Vampire Empire
Jessica Pratt - World on a String
Hannah Everingham - Don't Be Crass
Marlin's Dreaming - Showman
Emmanuelle - Roll The Dice [Beth Orton Cover]
Flowertown - The Ring
John Glacier - Money Shows feat. Eartheater
OPOSSOM - Why Why
The Echo Ohs - Wild Weeds
Yard Act - Tiny Dancer
Thee Golden Geese - Back Foot
Rubi Du - Day Dreaming
Beth Orton - Haunted Satellite
Beth Orton - Weather Alive
Khruangbin - Pon Pón
Les Big Byrd - Just Like Arcadia
The Flaming Lips - Race For The Prize
VIDA - Time Wars
Frances Chang - Eye Land
Kim Gordon - The Candy House
Faye Webster - Thinking About You
Caroline Polachek - Spring Is Coming With A Strawberry In The Mouth
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Zac from Radio One to hear about what's happening down in Ōtepoti, upcoming gigs, and favourite recent releases! Whakarongo mai nei!
HALFQUEEN had a kōrero with Nabihah Iqbal ahead of her DJ set at Neck of The Woods this Saturday, as part of Strange Universe Autumn Edition - with Mariam on support. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the Auckland Council's annual plan which is now out for public consultation, the proposed rates rise, and fires in rubbish trucks started by lithium batteries. Whakarongo mai nei!
Continuing our journey in the fashion of uniforms, Pennie chats with Rosetta and Milly about the evolution of military uniforms from flamboyance to camoflage - and how military tactics and changes and influenced uniforms. Whakarongo mai nei!
Natural Ange is back for another kōrero with Rosetta and Milly! This month, the trio catch up about which natural sweeteners are the best, perimenopause, psoriasis and more. Whakarongo mai nei!
Milly sat down for a kōrero with Robert from The Bats ahead of their Corner Coming Up Aotearoa tour - including their show this Saturday at The Hollywood Avondale as part of Strange Universe! Whakarongo mai nei.
Strange Universe has begun, and opening the line-up is Norwegian duo Smerz!
Performing off the back of their 2025 album, Big City Life, Smerz eloquently flit between slower, melancholic tracks and flirtier club numbers, all bound by this thread of romance that runs throughout their work. Blending experimental art pop, electronic, alternative R&B, and even classical elements, their sound embraces the unpredictable, making them impossible to pin down to a single genre.
Listen back to Sof's interview with Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt ahead of their Tāmaki debut.
Political Scientist Lara Greaves joins the show to discuss the current state of global conflict and its nuances, as well as our nation's leaders' reactions to it. As well as Kiwi’s thoughts about our parties in the face of an imminent election this year. And the rise of minor parties globally.
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