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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 December 5, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 5, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 5, 2023, 242.29 MB
Tue 5 Dec 2023

On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the proposal to move rubbish collection to fortnightly visits, as well as the Mayor's long term plan proposal for the city. Delaney Davidson is chatting about his new single Don’t Walk Away From Love, off his forthcoming tenth studio album Out Of My Head. Sally Stockwell is on Stage Direction, talking about her show We've Got So Much To Talk About. Ready Steady Learn is with Dr Natalie Netzler, who explains her research with an all-Pacific female-led study looking at traditional Samoan medicines as antiviral medicines to treat viral diseases such as COVID. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 4, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 4, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 4, 2023, 241.86 MB
Mon 4 Dec 2023

Auckland Art Gallery's coordinating curator of the exhibition Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy, Margaret Young-Sanchez is in the studio for Fashun. We listen to a chat Rachel had with Julie Byrne about her recent record, The Greater Wings, and her show in Auckland in the new year. On Loose Reads Jenna reviews Booker Prize-longlisted author Anna Smaill's novel, Bird Life. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 1, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 1, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 1, 2023, 242.95 MB
Fri 1 Dec 2023

Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us on a true journey through unusual covers on Travelling TunesSimon Ward is chatting about his project XYZZY, a cinematic event which is screening at the Stardome from the 2-17 December. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews the film Bottoms from director Emma Seligman. Diggy Dupe is in the studio to chat about his new single, WE THE CITY which has a great video directed by Tom Grut. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 30, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 30, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 30, 2023, 243.72 MB
Thu 30 Nov 2023

Professor Jennifer Curtin gives some Political Commentary on the newly formed government, from policy plans to first impressions. Molly Lewis is in the studio to chat about The Others Way, which is tomorrow night across Karangahape Road. Jess B chats about her new single, Hold Me DownBrooke Singer from French for Rabbits speaks to Rachel about the band’s new EP, In the End I Won’t Be Coming Home. We recap your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 29, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 29, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 29, 2023, 243.84 MB
Wed 29 Nov 2023

What's Up with Chris Hipkins sees the leader of the opposition speak to Rachel about short and long term priorities for the Labour Party, and Hipkins' call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, where we hear an interactive poem, and giggle about splooting. Adam Tukiri is in the studio to talk about his recently released album, BabeBea Gladding (director & writer) and Batanai Mashingaidze (cast) are in the studio to talk about Basement Theatre’s 2023 edition of the legendary Christmas Show – Jingle Bellethon Telethon. Justine Sachs gives the listeners employment and union tips on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

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!

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. 

Live in the Lounge w/ Angus & Julia Stone: 28 March, 2024

Live in the Lounge w/ Angus & Julia Stone: 28 March, 2024 Live in the Lounge w/ Angus & Julia Stone: 28 March, 2024, 8.39 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Angus and Julia Stone join us in the lounge to perform a track and have a chat about their forthcoming record out on May 10. 

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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!