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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 October 3, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu October 3, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu October 3, 2023, 246.51 MB
Tue 3 Oct 2023

On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the Waitematā harbour sewage spill, and Desley's visit to Māngere. Sam Low, former Breakfast Food host and winner of Masterchef is in the studio talking about his new cookbook, Modern Chinese, hitting the shelves today. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, director Tane Te Pakeke-Patterson and performer Tom Webster are in the studio talking about their play Oi Fred! opening at Studio at Basement Theatre this evening and running until 7 October. PhD student Julia Musgrave is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about her research studying effects of diabetes on the heart. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina October 2, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina October 2, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina October 2, 2023, 242.62 MB
Mon 2 Oct 2023

Welcome to another week of Breakfast! To round off the tour of Aotearoa (Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland) that they’ve done with Mount Eerie, Black Belt Eagle Scout is in the studio having a chat and playing some live acoustic tracks for us. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Strangers at the Port, a novel from Lauren Aimee Curtis. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere September 29, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere September 29, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere September 29, 2023, 240.31 MB
Fri 29 Sep 2023

On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore grime music. Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead speaks to Rachel about the band's new album Sit Down For Dinner, out today. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, talking about the new season of her show Still Here. Swop from Yoko-Zuna, Kédu and Elisa are in the studio having a yarn about their upcoming gig at Neck of the Woods. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare September 28, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare September 28, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare September 28, 2023, 241.14 MB
Thu 28 Sep 2023

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary on welfare policy offerings from across the political spectrum in the lead-up to the election. Lucinda Bennett chats about what to bring to a midweek dinner party on Breakfast Food. Dave and Marcus from Magic Factory are in the studio chatting about their album release party this weekend. Ryan Fisherman has a kōrero about his newly released album, Country EMONikita Tu-Bryant of KITA is chatting about the Love Lives Here Tour, coming to Auckland Saturday night. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa September 27, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa September 27, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa September 27, 2023, 241.06 MB
Wed 27 Sep 2023

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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu September 26, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu September 26, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu September 26, 2023, 241.47 MB
Tue 26 Sep 2023

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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina September 25, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina September 25, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina September 25, 2023, 242.67 MB
Mon 25 Sep 2023

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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Ali: Rāmere September 22, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Ali: Rāmere September 22, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Ali: Rāmere September 22, 2023, 242.97 MB
Fri 22 Sep 2023

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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāpare September 21, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāpare September 21, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāpare September 21, 2023, 242.47 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Eli: Rāapa September 20, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Eli: Rāapa September 20, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Eli: Rāapa September 20, 2023, 242.9 MB
Wed 20 Sep 2023

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!

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!

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.

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.

A Room Of One's Own w/ Salene: May 1, 2024

A Room Of One's Own w/ Salene: May 1, 2024 A Room Of One's Own w/ Salene: May 1, 2024, 9.29 MB
Wed 1 May 2024

Tales of cats, 20 massive pavers and many unanswered texts. Salene gives advice for your renting woes on A Room Of One's Own. Check out the resources below for additional information.