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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 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!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 21, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 21, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 21, 2023, 241.22 MB
Tue 21 Nov 2023

Second Guessing is a slow burn this morning, but a joint effort sees Renee guess a Father John Misty track and donate some canned salmon to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about congestion charges and an exotic seaweed outbreak in Auckland's waters. Memory Foam are in to talk about their new single, Moon Power. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Simon Leary chats about Heartbreak Hotel, which explores the universal experience of heartbreak. Ready Steady Learn is with Chris Puli’uvea, talking about his PhD studying effects of unique Māori and Pacific gene variants on immune function. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 20, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 20, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 20, 2023, 241.9 MB
Mon 20 Nov 2023

Penelope Noir gives us a sequel to last week, chatting about Moschino's escapades under Jeremy Scott on Fashun. Peter from Wax Chattels chats about the one-off show they’re playing in February next year at Whammy Backroom with Cable Ties. Jenna does a nice novel roundup on Loose Reads. FABLE yarns about his new single, Please!. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 17, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 17, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 17, 2023, 216.69 MB
Fri 17 Nov 2023

We visit the pub (metaphorically) in Australia (mentally) on Travelling Tunes, talking Aussie pub rock with Dr Kirsten Zemke. Rita Mae is in the studio to chat about her new single, The Nightmare. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews the Spinoff Documentary which has recently been released, Every Word Counts. HINA is in the studio to talk about her show coming up on the 18th November at Raynham Park on Karangahape Road as a live premiere of the record coming in summer. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023, 241.87 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about mayors across Aotearoa calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the length and secrecy of coalition talks and National’s plan to reverse the offshore oil and gas ban. Lucinda Bennett chats coleslaw (slaw? cold slaw?) on Breakfast Food. Eyeliner dials in to chat about his new album, brbAlexander Gandar is in the studio talking about his 20 minute documentary Every Word Counts, produced for The Spinoff, which is out now. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023, 242.53 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Rob Bollix talks space junk, peanut butter paste, and gives us a finish-it-yourself poem on The Mind TrenchJazmine Mary and Robyn Wilson-Whiting are in the studio to talk about Gig for Gaza, which is on at Wine Cellar tonight. Shona McCullagh, the artistic director of Auckland Arts Festival is in to talk about the programme launch. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own to help you with renting queries. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w Goodnight My Darling: 17 May, 2024

I/V/ w Goodnight My Darling: 17 May, 2024 I/V/ w Goodnight My Darling: 17 May, 2024, 25.17 MB
Fri 17 May 2024

Goodnight My Darling dials in to chat about her brand new single, Ruby. 

I/V/ w Vera Ellen: 17 May, 2024

I/V/ w Vera Ellen: 17 May, 2024 I/V/ w Vera Ellen: 17 May, 2024, 29.21 MB
Fri 17 May 2024

Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen dials in to chat about her brand new EP, heartbreak for jetlag, out today!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 17, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 17, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 17, 2024, 10.03 MB
Fri 17 May 2024

Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Motherhood, an anthology streaming on TVNZ+ 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 17, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 17, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: May 17, 2024, 19.97 MB
Fri 17 May 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats working class anthems on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w Boh Runga: 15 May, 2024

I/V/ w Boh Runga: 15 May, 2024 I/V/ w Boh Runga: 15 May, 2024, 12.81 MB
Wed 15 May 2024

 Boh Runga is in the studio for a conversation about Synthony Pride. 

I/V/ w Spycc of SWIDT: 15 May, 2024

I/V/ w Spycc of SWIDT: 15 May, 2024 I/V/ w Spycc of SWIDT: 15 May, 2024, 12.62 MB
Wed 15 May 2024

 Spycc of SWIDT chats about SWIDT Music Month. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: May 15, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: May 15, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: May 15, 2024, 15.48 MB
Wed 15 May 2024

Rob Bollix guides us through The Mind Trench, chatting parrots and their many skills.

What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: May 15, 2024

What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: May 15, 2024 What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: May 15, 2024, 8.52 MB
Wed 15 May 2024

Rachel speaks to the leader of the opposition about the proposed repeal of Oranga Tamariki Act 77a, ministries hiring consultants after public sector cuts and the Labour Party's position on Aotearoa potentially joining Pillar Two of AUKUS. 

I/V/ w James Stuteley of Carb on Carb: 14 May, 2024

I/V/ w James Stuteley of Carb on Carb: 14 May, 2024 I/V/ w James Stuteley of Carb on Carb: 14 May, 2024, 16 MB
Tue 14 May 2024

James of Carb on Carb chats about their upcoming album coming out on Friday and their show to celebrate on the same evening.

Stage Direction w/ Tom Sainsbury & Johanna Cosgrove: 14 May, 2024

Stage Direction w/ Tom Sainsbury & Johanna Cosgrove: 14 May, 2024 Stage Direction w/ Tom Sainsbury & Johanna Cosgrove: 14 May, 2024, 11.87 MB
Tue 14 May 2024

Tom Sainsbury and Johanna Cosgrove are on Stage Direction talking about their respective Comedy Festival shows.