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Finally, Rāmere is here! On The Breakfast Buffet we chat to Maggie from RadioActive about Cyclone Gabrielle and the people who have been affected from the Hawke's Bay region. Rachel explores anti nuclear music with with Dr. Kirsten Zemke in Travelling Tunes, Revulva's Phoebe Johnson dials in to talk about their latest music ahead of their gig tonight, and on Viewmaster Sam Sinnott talks about the chaos that ensues in the second season of 'Hunters'. Last but not least, Mac from Juno Is came in and had a chat with Rachel about their music and creative process. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
The Fuzzy Robes - I Will Lie Down/Lord It Is Night
Caroline Polachek - Smoke
princess chelsea - In Heaven
Gemini - Take A Chance
Surf Friends - Dreaming
KÉDU CARLÖ - Endless
Str8breetha - Without a Paddle
Whitney - For A While
Vicky Tafoya - The Moment
Fazerdaze - Break!
Herbs - French Letter
Yaeji - For Granted
Masahiro Takahashi - Cloud Boat
Wurld Series - Grey Men
Revulva - This Town
Dean Blunt - Flaxen
Mainline Magic Orchestra - Tranchera
Ezra Collective & Fela Kuti - Lady (Ezra Collective Version)
It's almost Rāmere in this exceptionally long week, and we have a packed show for you today! On Political Commentary with Dr Lara Greaves, we chat about the happenings of the week, and co-governance post-Waitangi. Rachel chats to Princess Chelsea about her new album, her shows in Tāmaki Makaurau, and her tour around Europe. And on Breakfast Food, Delaney Mes talks kai! Whakarongo mai nei!
Kia ora whanau! This Rāapa, we have What's Up with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, where Rachel chats with her about Cyclone Gabrielle's impacts. As always, Rob Bollix leads us through The Mind Trench, Amelia D'Screte serves us some delicious Word Salad for the very last time. Whakarongo mai nei!
For an eventful start of the week with Cyclone Gabrielle knocking on Auckland's door, Rachel talks to Jenna Todd about Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton for Loose Reads, Justine speaks to us over the phone for our regular segmant of Red Dead Redemption focusing on the recent wet weather, We have Guy Montgomery beam in via the internet to talk about his project, Guy Montgomery Guy Mont Spelling Bee, and finally we speak with Penelopy Noir for her regular segment 'Fashun'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Zemke chats with Rachel about another fascinating genre, Gamelan music — a traditional sound of Java and Bali in Indonesia, and one that's been a big pop influence. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$AP Rocky - Both Eyes Closed
Viagra Boys - Call of the Wild
Rosetta and Milly phone up our lovely mates down in Te Whanganui a Tara at Radio Active, Sunaina and Emma! They catch up on the Aotearoa Alternative Awards, and what's happening across the Capital and up in Tāmaki. 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.
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!
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.
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!
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