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95bFM Breakfast with Rachel

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.

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 28, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 28, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 28, 2023, 238.91 MB
Tue 28 Nov 2023

Dim owns Second Guessing, correctly identifying a Snapper track from just one listen of the song- a can of Irish stew is on its way to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau speaks about what's going on across the city. Synthetic Children chats about her collection of remixes from her 2023 album, Everything’s Perpetual. On Stage Direction with Rishabh Kapoor and Ruchika Tandon, the Prayas Theatre team speaks about their work, The Clay Cart. Ready Steady Learn is with Denis Ngaya, who explains the new equipment entering the country soon that will be able to sequence the genomes of sick infants in NICU. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 27, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 27, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 27, 2023, 239.52 MB
Mon 27 Nov 2023

Penelope Noir gives us a rundown of Ray Petri's impact on 80s trends on Fashun. Sam Harmony is in the studio to chat about the Sisters with Transistors screening at The Hollywood Avondale in collaboration with the Audio Foundation. Suri reviews two books on Loose Reads, from fiction and non-fiction realms. Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana, the writer of Ngā Reta, is in to talk about the work that’s part of the Rangatahi Theatre Season at Te Pou Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 24, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 24, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 24, 2023, 239.27 MB
Fri 24 Nov 2023

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about the diverse uses of the vocoder on Travelling TunesJujulipps is in the studio to talk about her long-awaited EP out today, Get That Shot. Our Viewmaster, Litia Tuiburelevu, reviews the Apple TV show The Changeling. Amber Carly Williams dials in to talk about her new EP out today, 21 Roses. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 23, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 23, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 23, 2023, 243.59 MB
Thu 23 Nov 2023

Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about COP UAE, which he'll be attending next week, as well as his thoughts on the government formation negotiations. Robyn Malcolm chats about her lead role and co-creation of the TVNZ series, After The PartyRosetta and Leea from To The Front / Girls Rock Aotearoa are in the studio to chat about the fundraising gig happening this Sunday at The Wine Cellar. It's tomato chat on Greening Out- it's not too late to reap the benefits (soon). We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 22, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 22, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 22, 2023, 241.14 MB
Wed 22 Nov 2023

On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about Chris Hipkins' call for a ceasefire, Pacific leaders calls for National to rethink offshore oil and gas exploration, as well as government formation negotiations. Rob Bollix takes us through a brief history of shoes on The Mind Trench. PollyHill and Samara Alofa are in the studio to perform some tracks from their new collaboration album AQUARIES, and chat about the release show this Saturday. Mel Parsons talks  about her new single Offer Down with an accompanying music video, from her forthcoming album. Justine answers your union and employment questions on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 21, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 21, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 21, 2023, 241.22 MB
Tue 21 Nov 2023

Second Guessing is a slow burn this morning, but a joint effort sees Renee guess a Father John Misty track and donate some canned salmon to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about congestion charges and an exotic seaweed outbreak in Auckland's waters. Memory Foam are in to talk about their new single, Moon Power. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Simon Leary chats about Heartbreak Hotel, which explores the universal experience of heartbreak. Ready Steady Learn is with Chris Puli’uvea, talking about his PhD studying effects of unique Māori and Pacific gene variants on immune function. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 20, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 20, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 20, 2023, 241.9 MB
Mon 20 Nov 2023

Penelope Noir gives us a sequel to last week, chatting about Moschino's escapades under Jeremy Scott on Fashun. Peter from Wax Chattels chats about the one-off show they’re playing in February next year at Whammy Backroom with Cable Ties. Jenna does a nice novel roundup on Loose Reads. FABLE yarns about his new single, Please!. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 17, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 17, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 17, 2023, 216.69 MB
Fri 17 Nov 2023

We visit the pub (metaphorically) in Australia (mentally) on Travelling Tunes, talking Aussie pub rock with Dr Kirsten Zemke. Rita Mae is in the studio to chat about her new single, The Nightmare. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews the Spinoff Documentary which has recently been released, Every Word Counts. HINA is in the studio to talk about her show coming up on the 18th November at Raynham Park on Karangahape Road as a live premiere of the record coming in summer. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023, 241.87 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about mayors across Aotearoa calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the length and secrecy of coalition talks and National’s plan to reverse the offshore oil and gas ban. Lucinda Bennett chats coleslaw (slaw? cold slaw?) on Breakfast Food. Eyeliner dials in to chat about his new album, brbAlexander Gandar is in the studio talking about his 20 minute documentary Every Word Counts, produced for The Spinoff, which is out now. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023, 242.53 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Rob Bollix talks space junk, peanut butter paste, and gives us a finish-it-yourself poem on The Mind TrenchJazmine Mary and Robyn Wilson-Whiting are in the studio to talk about Gig for Gaza, which is on at Wine Cellar tonight. Shona McCullagh, the artistic director of Auckland Arts Festival is in to talk about the programme launch. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own to help you with renting queries. Whakarongo mai nei!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 3, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 3, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: May 3, 2024, 14.71 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about cursive singing. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w Amiria Grenell: 3 May, 2024

I/V/ w Amiria Grenell: 3 May, 2024 I/V/ w Amiria Grenell: 3 May, 2024, 17.28 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Amiria Grenell speaks to Rachel about her release show this Sunday May 5 at Frieda Margolis for her new album, The Winter Light.

I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024

I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024 I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024, 16.14 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Lily and Beth of Sure Boy are chatting about their show this evening at The Wine Cellar, as part of the Testing If You Like This Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024, 8.34 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

 Litia reviews the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer. 

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: May 2, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: May 2, 2024 Lara Greaves: May 2, 2024, 12.33 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the rolling of two ministers, recent polls and a potential payrise for MPs.

I/V/ w/ Louisa Nicklin: May 2, 2024

I/V/ w/ Louisa Nicklin: May 2, 2024 I/V/ w/ Louisa Nicklin: May 2, 2024, 19.35 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

Louisa Nicklin chats about her new single, Thick, which is from her forthcoming album. Check out the accompanying music video directed by Ali Burns.

I/V/ w Damian Vaughan: 2 May, 2024

I/V/ w Damian Vaughan: 2 May, 2024 I/V/ w Damian Vaughan: 2 May, 2024, 6.51 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

 Damian Vaughan from Music Helps reminds us about NZ music t shirt day- which is tomorrow!

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 2 May, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 2 May, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 2 May, 2024, 10.96 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

Lucinda chats fermenting- including kombucha, and how to avoid botulism. Excellent.

Hobby Goblins with Annabel and Callum: 2 May, 2024

Hobby Goblins with Annabel and Callum: 2 May, 2024 Hobby Goblins with Annabel and Callum: 2 May, 2024, 16.53 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

The Hobby Goblins fill the world with song via their dinosaur themed vegetable (or fruit...) instruments.

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: May 1, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: May 1, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: May 1, 2024, 11.65 MB
Wed 1 May 2024

The Bard of Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench, chatting space rulers and mystery blobs.