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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/ Stella: Rāhina January 15, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella: Rāhina January 15, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella: Rāhina January 15, 2024, 244.61 MB
Mon 15 Jan 2024

Stella is your selector this morning! Penelope Noir returns for 2024, giving us a rundown of the life and style of one of David Bowie's stylists, Freddie Buretti on Fashun. Suri is in the studio for Loose Reads, reviewing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store from James McBride. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere January 12, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere January 12, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere January 12, 2024, 247.84 MB
Fri 12 Jan 2024

We take you through your Friday morning with some cruisey tunes. Anna and Rocky from Work are in the studio to chat about the band's new single and gig this weekend at NiceGoblins. 

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare January 11, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare January 11, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare January 11, 2024, 246.84 MB
Thu 11 Jan 2024

Rachel and Stella have a tune-filled morning, and Rachel chats to Sam Bambery about his show this evening with Big Sur at Cupid Bar. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 10, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 10, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 10, 2024, 248.65 MB
Wed 10 Jan 2024

The cryptic crossword is solved, but not without strife. Rob Bollix takes us on a illustrative journey on The Mind Trench, complete with poetry. The crew from SUO, a band from New York that's been touring across Aotearoa this summer, is in the studio to chat about their show in Tāmaki Makaurau tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu January 9, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu January 9, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu January 9, 2024, 248.52 MB
Tue 9 Jan 2024

Rachel and Stella enlist the listeners to help tackle a cryptid crossword. Alice Canton is in the studio for Stage Direction to give us the lowdown on the 2024 theatre season. Jennifer Jiyun Park is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research into gaming addictions in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina January 8, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina January 8, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina January 8, 2024, 248.23 MB
Mon 8 Jan 2024

Rachel and Stella cruise into a new year of regularly scheduled programming. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa 20 December , 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa 20 December , 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa 20 December , 2023, 243.48 MB
Fri 22 Dec 2023

We have a chill show with lots of tunes ahead of Save and Rave the b. Justine Sachs gives you employment and union advice on Red Dead Redemption. 

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 22, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 22, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 22, 2023, 243.78 MB
Fri 22 Dec 2023

It's our last show for 2023, and we're feeling benevolent- the Summer Sorted Super Prize Pack is awarded to one lovely listener. Congrats Meg! Viewmaster Litia does a 2023 wrapped and 2024-excited-to-watch roundup of television. See you in 2024!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 21, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 21, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 21, 2023, 243.78 MB
Thu 21 Dec 2023

What's Up with Marama Davidson sees the co-leader of the Green Party speak to Rachel about the government's repealing of fair pay agreements, COP28, and activism as of late. Lucinda Bennett chats summer BBQ kai on Breakfast Food. We listen to a chat Liam Watters had with Paris Texas ahead of their Laneway set in 2024. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 19, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 19, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 19, 2023, 238.35 MB
Tue 19 Dec 2023

On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about what to remember over the summer. Catherine Fooks, the curator of an exhibition called Luff, being held at Pah is the studio to chat about the work. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton we do a 2023 wrap up of all the good theatre that’s happened this year. Ready Steady Learn is with Dr Rowan Light from the Faculty of Arts in the history department, and he chats about his new book out on collective memory. Whakarongo mai nei!

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024 Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024, 9.36 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Rachel speaks with Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves about the Budget Policy Statement from the government, reviews in the tertiary sector and communications regarding disability allowance cuts.

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 28 March, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 28 March, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 28 March, 2024, 9.52 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Lucinda Bennett chats lazy dessert on Breakfast Food.

Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024, 9.17 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Jim chats about long weekend gardening tasks on Greening Out. 

I/V/ w Shannon from The Fuzzy Robes: 27 March, 2024

I/V/ w Shannon from The Fuzzy Robes: 27 March, 2024 I/V/ w Shannon from The Fuzzy Robes: 27 March, 2024, 18.64 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Shannon of the Fuzzy Robes is in to chat about the band’s new record, Midday Prayers which is out today. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: March 27, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: March 27, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: March 27, 2024, 15.72 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Rob Bollix tells tall (true) tales of space restaurants on The Mind Trench.

I/V/ w Hannah Everingham: 27 March, 2024

I/V/ w Hannah Everingham: 27 March, 2024 I/V/ w Hannah Everingham: 27 March, 2024, 17.2 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Hannah Everingham chats about her new record, Siempre Tiene Flores, and its release tour in April.

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 26 March, 2024

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 26 March, 2024 Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 26 March, 2024, 10.79 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about consultation closing for Auckland's Long Term plan, Auckland transport fare changes coming up and Easter weekend celebrations across the city.

Stage Direction w/ Nisha Madhan & Julia Croft: 26 March, 2024

Stage Direction w/ Nisha Madhan & Julia Croft: 26 March, 2024 Stage Direction w/ Nisha Madhan & Julia Croft: 26 March, 2024, 10.98 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Stage Direction is with Nisha Madhan and Julia Croft (producers), talking about Still Lives, the internationally acclaimed series working with eight female-identifying rugby players to create a living sculpture of an interlocking scrum. 

Ready Steady Learn w/ Shameek Sinha: 26 March, 2024

Ready Steady Learn w/ Shameek Sinha: 26 March, 2024 Ready Steady Learn w/ Shameek Sinha: 26 March, 2024, 9.79 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Senior Lecturer in the school of business Shameek Sinha talks about his research exploring consumer behaviour, as seen in Forbes. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w Saraid de Silva: 26 March, 2024

I/V/ w Saraid de Silva: 26 March, 2024 I/V/ w Saraid de Silva: 26 March, 2024, 10.5 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Saraid de Silva is in the studio to chat about the release of her debut novel, Amma.