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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 12, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 12, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 12, 2023, 239.25 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

John correctly guesses a classic LCD Soundsystem track and donates some tinned pears to the Auckland City Mission on Second Guessing. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about infrastructure plans, tsunami warning system updates and ecological threats to the city. THEIA chats about her upcoming performance at the highly anticipated kick-ons to Save the b, Rave the b. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Jonjon Tolovae and Netane Tauki'uvea about No. 3 Roskill Theatre, the community theare collective located in Mount Roskill. Ready Steady Learn is with Nargiss Taleb, the president of UoA Scientific, a student-led publication focused on science communication. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 11, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 11, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 11, 2023, 242.08 MB
Mon 11 Dec 2023

Penelope Noir chats about airplane outfits and dress codes on Fashun. AJA dials in to talk about her new single, True Love, which has a wonderful accompanying video. Suri does a huge 2023 roundup on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 8, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 8, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 8, 2023, 240.32 MB
Fri 8 Dec 2023

Welcome to Friday! Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the world of eighties Scottish pop music on Travelling TunesNabihah Iqbal dials in from London to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa and recent record, Dreamer, released mid 2023. Our Viewmaster Litia is reviewing Inky Pinky Ponky, the drama series screening on Māori TV and on YouTube. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 7, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 7, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 7, 2023, 243.17 MB
Thu 7 Dec 2023

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about solidarity action across the motu headed by Te Pāti Māori, as well as first impressions of the government and their 100-day plan. Dan from DARTZ is chatting about their new single, Learning To Drive with Dad. On Greening Out, Jim tells us how to attract native butterflies to your garden this summer, and gives us an early spin of his new Jim Nothing track, out officially tomorrow. Natural Ange lets you know how to avoid end of year burnout and skin problems on account of this muggy summer. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 6, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 6, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 6, 2023, 243.16 MB
Wed 6 Dec 2023

On The Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, The Bard chats about how music makes us all feel, as well as good background tracks. Much to think about there. Emily Wheatcroft-Snape, AKA Em, is in the studio talking about her newly release EP, Cloud City. Erny Belle chats about her upcoming album release show at Wintergarden, The Civic, celebrating her recent record Not Your Cupid. Whakarongo mai nei!

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!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024, 16.3 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Friends Like Her, streaming on ThreeNow.

I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024

I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024 I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024, 32.79 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Lucy from Beet-wix speaks to Rachel about her new single and music video, slug level standards. Whakarongo mai nei!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024 Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024, 27.7 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke looks into Steel pan drums on Travelling Tunes - thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024

I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024 I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024, 27.61 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Lola speaks to Rachel about her single and music video, Portal. Whakarongo mai nei!

You can watch the music video here.

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024, 11.39 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Lucinda Bennett chats about feijoas on Breakfast Food. 

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024, 11.52 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the Resource Management Amendment Bill, Warner Brothers/ Stuff deal and the Wellington tunnel plan.

I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024

I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024 I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024, 10.61 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

 Beth Torrance speaks to Rachel about her new single Tiny Flowers, out via Particle Recordings. Whakarongo mai nei!

Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024, 7.66 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Jim chats about why autumn gives us so many colours!

I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024

I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024 I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024, 22.31 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

 Martin, James and Nicola from REPAIRS are in the studio to chat about their new album, Disappointing Sequel. 

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024, 15.61 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

Rob Bollix chats about things animals (frogs and worms, specifically) can do, that humans can't. Turns out, it's heaps.