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.
On What’s Up with Marama Davidson the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the Labour Party's climate policy announcement about the best start payment, the Green Party school lunch policy and recent polling. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, investigating human beginnings (with logs). Steph Brown and Fen Ikner of LIPS chat about their vision for the musical performance of the Silver Scrolls ceremony- LIPS are the creative force behind the musical performances for the show. Whakarongo mai nei!
A hearty round of Second Guessing is won by Andrew, who guesses a Talking Heads tune. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about Watercare plans for Muriwai, Mayor Brown’s manifesto document being published, and celebrations around the CBD soon. Princess Chelsea dials in from the States to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa as part of the Everything Is Going To Be Alright Tour. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Jill Kwan, director and playwright of How To Throw A Chinese Funeral is in the studio talking about the upcoming work. Ready Steady Learn is with Marilyn Giloux, Senior Lecturer in marketing, who tells Rachel about her research into the use of fear marketing. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel is back, and we have a fun Monday lined up for you! Penelope Noir brings us some Fashun, and Kristine Crabb joins her in the studio to talk about the new store for her brand Gloria. Amber Carly Williams dials in from Christchurch to talk about her new single, Kids On The Internet. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, which is newly shortlisted for the Booker. Christina Lacy from The Paper Kites over in Australia chats about the band’s new album, At The Roadhouse. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rounding off the star-studded cast of lovely guests hosts is the wonderful Ali! We check in with Candice of Radio One in Ōtepoti through the magic of the SRN Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore songs that incorporate narration. Graeme Jefferies is in the studio chatting about recent albums, upcoming shows and his 100-year-old-marxophone. Whakarongo mai nei!
Start your morning right with Zoë's tune selections, and great chats. Marc Daalder is on Political Commentary, and speaks to Zoë about the first leader’s debate from Tuesday evening. Lucinda Bennett chats about seasonal produce on Breakfast Food- how do you prepare your asparagus? Shadon Meredith is in the studio to talk about his new solo show, Waiting, that opens next week. The Hobby Goblins are back in the studio after crafting for a fortnight to bring you their mystical macrame. Whakarongo mai nei!
Wake up with Eli! On The Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, we chat oysters, light, and seabeds (for sleeping). We listen to a kōrero Rachel had last week with Katherine Paul of Black Belt Eagle Scout about their album released in February this year, ahead of their show with Mount Eerie here in Tāmaki Makaurau on October 1 at Whammy Bar. Salene answers your rental questions on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
Annabel brings the heat on Second Guessing, and a Luther Vandross track stumps the listeners until a team effort sees some tinned peaches head on their way to the Auckland City Mission. Amongst exciting announcements, Annabel speaks to the Deputy Mayor on Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson about consultation for Māori seats closing on 24 September, tsunami siren testings this weekend and celebrations for Suffrage Day. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, writer, director and composer of ÉMILIE, Sophie Lindsay, is in the studio to chat about the show which tells the story of French scientist Émilie Du Châtelet, playing at Auckland’s Q Theatre from 19–23 September 2023. Whakarongo mai nei!
Frances takes care of Breakfast this Monday morning! Penelope Noir talks about Beka Gvishiani, AKA Style Not Com, and his breakout at Fashion Week on Fashun. Hine Te Ariki Parata-Walker, one of the writers that will showcase her new play in a public reading as part of Koanga Festival is chatting about the festival and her play, The Jumpers. Suri reviews Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World, a book from Malcolm Harris on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sam mans the Breakfast ship this morning! Dr Kirsten Zemke brings us Afrobeats on Travelling Tunes. Sam speaks to Rachael Norcross, guitarist and vocalist of Model Home about the band’s new debut album, out today, titled ...And Nobody Made A Sound. Joel Armstrong is our Viewmaster, reviewing the One Piece live action, streaming on Netflix. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives some Political Commentary on the policies being proposed that address renter's rights from parties leading up to the election. Lucinda Bennett chats about egg styles (very contentious) and union-caramel-slice on Breakfast Food. On Greening Out with Jim, we have a yarn about the looming dry weather and how to prep. Natural Ange gives advice for impending hayfever, dry skin, and other seasonal woes. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
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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