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bFM broadcasts live from Real Groovy! Mikey chats to Fabian Fanboy about Transparent; Dr. Kirsten Zemke explores the soothing world of bagpipes. And we have live performances from Reb Fountain & Randa.
Today on the show Rob Bollocks sheds light on the discovery of a 14,000 year old village found in British Columbia; Dr. Maria Walls gives us her thoughts on bleak post-World War historical drama "Land of Mine"; and Phil Goff discusses whether quality and workmanship are being sacrificed in the Auckland building boom.
Mike talks to David Kilgour about the Clean's induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame; Pennie talks 'Activist Chic' and whether fashion is serious when it's political; Mark Kneebone gives a rundown of the Laneway 2018 lineup; Megan May from Little Bird Unbakery dishes up tasty morsels with a new recipe book; Alex reviews Atlanta & Deuce for Viewmaster; Aaaannnd Claire Hood discusses Classical Voice Performance for Ready Steady Learn.
Today on bFM Breakfast: Jacinda discusses Labour's plans for their first 100 days in Government. Kiran from Unity Books reviews A Separation by Katie Kitamura; Aaannnd Natural Ange eases your inflamation.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian's big on Toa Fraser but not so big on It; Kirsten's off sick; Sarah's starting a sabbatical; and Jules and Mike ensure the tunes roll thicker and fasterer.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian's big on Toa Fraser but not so big on It; Kirsten's off sick; Sarah's starting a sabbatical; and Jules and Mike ensure the tunes roll thicker and fasterer.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rod Oram gives us all a much needed dose of measured political opinion; Delaney talks locust empanada and funky porcini; Sarah's excited for the next David Simon; Troy just won't quit with the smooth tunes; and Pearl just wants to dance.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rod Oram gives us all a much needed dose of measured political opinion; Delaney talks locust empanada and funky porcini; Sarah's excited for the next David Simon; Troy just won't quit with the smooth tunes; and Pearl just wants to dance.
Childish Gambino - Me and Your Momma
Queens Of The Stone Age - The Evil Has Landed
Queen Neptune - Body House
King Loser - Morning Dew
Motorhead - God Save the Queen
King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew
Totems - Potential
Wax Chattels - Gillian
Evil Nine - All the Cash ft Elp
Naomi Punk - Cookie
The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
SassyBlack - I'll Wait For You
Prince - I Would Die 4 U
LCD Soundsystem - Tonite
Curtis Mayfield - (Don't Worry) If There's Hell Below We Are All Gonna Go
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Casserly gets his dues; Rob makes a retraction; we're all awash w/ Patterson's Curse; Goff talks trees, damned trees and silt feeders; and Mark just really loves books, ay.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Casserly gets his dues; Rob makes a retraction; we're all awash w/ Patterson's Curse; Goff talks trees, damned trees and silt feeders; and Mark just really loves books, ay.
Afghan Whigs - Debonair
Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
LCD Soundsystem - how do you sleep?
Strawpeople - Sweet Disorder
Les Savy Fav - Excess Engergies
Tricky - Black Steel
Here Lies Man - Belt of the Sun
Head Like A Hole - Faster Hooves
UNKLE feat. Mark Lanegan - Looking for the Rain
Jordan Rakei - Nerve [Ross From Friends Remix]
Reb Fountain - Down In The Valley
Daft Punk - Steam Machine
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Afrika 70 - Zombie
Ennio Morricone - Ave Maria Guarani
Kyuss - Demon Cleaner
Blue For Noon - Beginnings
Rothadam - Rebel
Midfield General - Seed Distribution ft Noel Fielding
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey smells (but so do Pennie and Sarah); Jack's on form; Dr. Shim wants to protect your noggin; and Dan's stories need some work.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey smells (but so do Pennie and Sarah); Jack's on form; Dr. Shim wants to protect your noggin; and Dan's stories need some work.
Fat Freddy's Drop - Hope
The Rapture - Whoo! Alright Yeah...Uh Huh
Darcy Clay - Jesus I Was Evil
The Body Electric - Pulsing
Band Of Horses - Laredo
Chelsea Wolfe - Vex
Jeff Solo & Chaiba - Desi
Kariiiba - Slip n' Slide
ASMARA - Anything (feat. Alexandria)
Future Islands - Seasons (Waiting On You ) Live On Letterman
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Jacinda's in it for the long haul; Ange manages to (somewhat) tame the segment beast; Sam's rounding up on his lonesome; and Sarah's not taking the bait.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Jacinda's in it for the long haul; Ange manages to (somewhat) tame the segment beast; Sam's rounding up on his lonesome; and Sarah's not taking the bait.
Steely Dan - Do It Again
Le Tigre - Deceptacon (DFA Mix)
Mazzy Star - Flowers In December
Kylie Auldist - Everybody Here Wants You
B Boys - Discipline
Jane's Addiction - Trip Away
Disasteradio - Sweatshop
M.I.A. - Born Free
M. Ward - Let's Dance
Naomi Punk - Cookie
Bespin - East of Her
ASMARA - Anything (feat. Alexandria)
Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
DBLDBL - Happiness//Smile
Chelsea Wolfe - Vex
Milo - Yet Another (feat. Lorde Fredd33, YCP Beno, and Signor Benedick the Moor)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: we broadcast LIVE from Shop Seven, St. Kevins Arcade in honour of The Others Way; somebody let Mikey touch their robots (smdh); New Zealanders are taking over the Comic Cinematic Universe; turns out a 'talk box' isn't just yr radio; Leonie brings in some tunes to hail her involvement in the latest LATE at the Museum; and Queen Neptune destroy all other show segments via live electronic force.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: we broadcast LIVE from Shop Seven, St. Kevins Arcade in honour of The Others Way; somebody let Mikey touch their robots (smdh); New Zealanders are taking over the Comic Cinematic Universe; turns out a 'talk box' isn't just yr radio; Leonie brings in some tunes to hail her involvement in the latest LATE at the Museum; and Queen Neptune destroy all other show segments via live electronic force.
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.