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.
Professor Robert Patman gives some international Political Commentary on Russia's bringing of the war to Moscow, and the New Zealand relationship with AUKUS. Lucinda chats curry on Breakfast Food. The wonderful Kristin Hersh dials in to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa and forthcoming record. Matthew Crawley and Dave Taylor from Thee Golden Geese are in to talk about their aspirational new single Georgie Pie. Julien Dyne, Stuckey from Surprise Chef and Horatio Luna from The Lahaar are in the studio to talk about Elemental Jazz. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the party's recently released manifesto ahead of the election, the Hoki Whenua Mai policy and National's announcement regarding their transport policy. Rob Bollix talks nature on The Mind Trench- honey-making ants and Bird Of The Year (a hot topic). Jeiel, formerly known as Jeivenchy is in to talk about his new single Rain, which centres around loss and grief, as well as upcoming tracks. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own to give some sage advice about renting. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pinch and a punch! Second Guessing is guessed by Craig, who donates some instant coffee to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That, Desley Simpson speaks to Rachel about what's going on in the city, including the rates relief extension for those in uninhabitable properties, consultation being open on the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management group plan and sinkholes opening across the CBD. T.G. Shand dials in to talk about her new EP, Cinnamon. On Stage Direction Alice Canton chats to some of the crew from Atamira Dance Company, Gabrielle Thomas, Sean MacDonald and Abbie Rogers, about their show TOMO. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Fashun, Penelope Noir chats about MSCHF’s ginormous boots and their collab with Crocs. Haz and Miloux are in the studio talking about their new EP, Brunette. Jed Parsons talks about his show at Basement Theatre, A Very “Jed Parsons” Christmas, which opens tomorrow night. Whakarongo mai nei!
The SRN Breakfast Buffet transports us to chat with RDU’s Liam, talking about what’s going on down in Ōtautahi. On Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us to the world of the paisley underground. Andrew Moore (one of the creators of the film) and Chris Heazelwood are on bMovies talking about the documentary made about King Loser. Litia Tuiburelevu reviews The Survival of Kindness, a post-apocalyptic film from director Rolf De Heer. Dave Borrie of L Hotel dials in from Ōtepoti to yarn about the band's first EP, Ellis. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin dials in for some Political Commentary about the pressures of politics, the trans-Tasman relationship and recent polls. Lucinda is in the building on Breakfast Food, chatting about food that helps you fight of those pre-sickness feelings. Hobby Goblins wade their way through parking on UoA campus to bring us arguably the highest goblin factor crafts yet- melancholy pom poms. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ah fire alarms, our old best friend. Never fear, the show continues. The Bard of Bollix discusses Earth's status as a lumpy potato on The Mind Trench and gives us a short and sweet new poem. Jono and Callum of Hans Pucket are in to chat about the band's nationwide tour, set to visit Auckland soon. CHAII is in the studio yarning about her new single, Drippin In Gold. Stephen of Swallow The Rat comes up to talk about the story behind the band's single off their forthcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!
A team effort on Second Guessing sees some good old baked beans donated to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks about the incident in Auckland's CBD last week, the opening of the FIFA Women's World Cup in the city and the funding pledges from central government and council to restore the St James Theatre. Arabella of Ringlets is in the studio talking about the band's tour, which kicks off this week. Alice Canton is back for some Stage Direction, chatting to Mark Chayanat-Whittet, the director of Henchmen, a new comedy drama play that is debuting at Basement on August 8. Puna-Whakaata Love from the Faculty of Medical Health Sciences is on Ready Steady Learn talking about the development of an app to support rangatahi wellbeing, called Headstrong. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir brings us the ultimate Fashun of handbags- the late Jane Birkin's famously exclusive Birkin bag. Guideropes dials in from the shores of Malta to talk about his new EP, Cascade. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews the latest work from Pip Adam, Audition. Amelia D'Screte is in the country for one weekend only, and kindly brings us a reprise of Word Salad. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel is joined in the studio today by guest producer Rosetta, where they spoke to Dr. Kirsten Zemke about chanting in today's segment of Travelling Tunes. On bMovies, comedian Tom Sainsbury came in for a chat about his debut feature film "Loop Track", which debuts in the New Zealand International Film Festival tonight at the Civic. Florence Hartigan came in to review another film in the NZIFF, an art-horror coming-of-age piece "Tiger Stripes". Finally, Rachel spoke to musician Rodney Fisher about his newest project "Keeping Up Appearances". Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Jayda G - Blue Lights
The New Things - Domestic Sysiphus
Marina Allen - Superreality
Ebony Lamb - My Daughter My Sister My Son
Eden Burns, Christopher Tubbs - Made Of Brass (Original Mix)
Benny Salvador - Brilliant Times (C.Bias Bootleg)
Dimmer - Pendulum - Live at The Hollywood
John Parish & Aldous Harding - Three Hours
Karl Steven - Utterance and Inscription [Gayblade Remix]
loket - All Ages
Rat Café - Tidal Duck
The Particles - Zig Zag
Geneva AM - IHO
Phoebe Rings - Lazy Universe
Tayhana - Hasta Que Me Quieras
Mo Troper - For You To Sing
Salt Water Criminals - The Adult (Falls Apart)
Laurel Halo & Coby Sey - Belleville
i.e. crazy - Country Justice X
Serebii - Really You
Babe Martin - Versoix
Rodney Fisher and The Response - Keeping Up Appearances feat. Terrible Sons
For our last catch up of the year, Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the newly announced Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund. They also cover some of the Council's goals for the new year. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly are joined in the studio by the wonderful team behind In The Pitts (aka bFM alumni Rachel, Zoë, Annabel and Callum) - a visual podcast that launched this year to document the Aotearoa indie music scene. They're up in studio to chat about their 2025 Yearbook - which you can pick up in zine-format at Public Bar tonight! Whakarongo mai nei.
Ben from the NZ Drug Foundation is up in studio for a chat with Rosetta and Milly about all the ways you can keep yourself and your friends safe this festival season. Big ups to all the mates who go above and beyond to look after their loved ones, test their drugs, and keep the vibes good this raumati! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our monthly catch up with the Labour Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Chris Hipkins about the party's latest policy announcement; the Family Doctor Loan Scheme. They also chat about the latest in the McSkimming scandal, and what changes are required within the NZ Police moving forward. Whakarongo mai nei!
Milly sits down to chat with Portland-based ambient-folk artist Marisa Anderson about her forthcoming trip to Aotearoa, playing Port Noise festival in Ōhinehou Lyttleton, alongside Jim White! Whakarongo mai nei.
Rosetta has a kōrero with Julia Jacklin of Phantastic Ferniture about their forthcoming shows in Aotearoa this week! You can catch them at Double Whammy this Thursday December 11 - tickets from Under The Radar. Whakarongo mai nei!
Senior lecturer at the Auckland Law School Dr Katherine Doolin joins Rosetta and Milly for Ready Steady Learn today. They chat about Katherine's mahi at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts Conference, which took place last week. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's time for another Political Commentary with Lara - today we're covering Scrutiny Week, the latest in the McSkimming scandals and liability, and what's happening with Te Pāti Māori. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jenna is up in the studio chatting with Rosetta and Milly about all things books for Loose Reads! Today, they cover some recommendations for your Christmas shopping needs - whakarongo mai nei!
For a very special This Is How We Brew It, Christian is in the studio making cold brew for the girls to try tomorrow! He's using our delicious bean of the week: Ethiopian Koke Shalaye - which you can text in all week to win a bag of. Plus, we've got a special eighthirty tee shirt in our prize bundle this week, to mark the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei!
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