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.
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Kāinga Ora, fast track consent bill and Auckland Council's long term plan. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett gives us some ratatouille tips. Jim Nothing is in the studio to chat about his new single Easter at the RSC. The Hobby Goblins are back in business, in the studio for their 2024 debut to get their flower pressings in the style of 80s Martha Stewart, evaluated. Ciara and Martin from Guilt Grip chat about their self-titled album. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to Wednesday! On What's Up with Chris Hipkins Rachel speaks with the leader of the opposition about road user charges, the government's decisions regarding Kāinga Ora and the fast track consenting bill. Rob Bollix discusses electronic music's impact on the brain on The Mind Trench. Litia Tuiburelevu is in the studio to talk about her new short documentary series on The Spinoff, K-Polys. Jennifer Cheuk (Programme Manager) is in the studio to talk about the launch of the Auckland Writers Festival programme, which runs in May. Whakarongo mai nei!
Andrew guesses a Beast Wars track after some hm-ing and hum-ing. Christian Dimick of Awning is in the studio to chat about their new EP, Gold Star which came out yesterday. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Rewa Fowles about Realm of Tears, performed by takatāpui Māori/ Pākehā multidisciplinary artist and dance movement therapy practitioner Rewa Fowles. Miriama Wilson is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about work being done at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau carrying out the country’s first large scale trial of using wastewater to monitor alcohol consumption. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Fashun with Penelope Noir we chat about the Poor Things costumes. Jenna’s in to review The Beautiful Afternoon from Airini Beautrais on Loose Reads, an exploration of how we become who we are. Neil MacLeod dials from Ōtautahi to chat about his new single, Fear, which was released on Friday last week.
Annabel and Callum AKA Sports Team AKA the Hobby Goblins fill your morning with delight! We wake up on the right side of the bed on Travelling Tunes as Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us some wake up songs. We share a chat Stella had with Courtney Taylor Taylor of The Dandy Warhols about their new record and upcoming show in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Stella is Breakfast Captain, with the help of Nick! Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the state of the nation. Luke Towart of Wurld Series is dialling in to talk about their show at Wine Cellar tonight as part of The Giants Lawn release tour. Natural Ange answers all your queries about holistic wellbeing. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Zoë is back in the driver's seat! On What's Up with Marama Davidson, she speaks to the co-leader of the Green Party about proposals from the government, and Chlöe Swarbrick as new co-leader of the Greens. The Bard of Bollix plays the tricks of the sphynx on us on The Mind Trench. Jordan Walker and Lusi Faiva chat about AIGA, a show from Touch Compass in the Auckland Arts Festival. Hun Lynch is in the studio to chat about her appearance on the Dungeon #13 lineup. Justine answers your union and employment questions on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Zoë is your captain today, and she's unflappable in the face of fire alarms and a relentless barrage of benevolent behaviour (so many prizes!). On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Zoë about the proposal to reduce senior roles in council, and consultation opening for Auckland’s Long Term plan 2024-2034. Mel Parsons dials in to talk about her new single with an accompanying music video, Little Sadness, from her forthcoming album. Stage Direction is with Angela Yang (performer) and Cindy Yunha Jang-Barlow (Creator/Director), talking about their show I Don't Wanna Dance Alone. We listen to Short Player from Hunter where he speaks to Leonard Powell about his new record, Slow Mover. On Ready Steady Learn, Dr Kathryn Bradbury from the School of Population Health, is in to talk about her research into diet and climate change. Whakarongo mai nei!
Aneeka takes care of Breakfast for you this morning! We listen to a chat that Nicholas Lindstrom had with Jagari from W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) about their recent work, and upcoming show in Auckland on Wednesday 13 March at the Hollywood Avondale. Suri is in to review The Extinction of Irena Rey, a novel from Jennifer Croft on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!
We chat with Radio Active’s new breakfast host, Sunaina to see what’s going on down in the capital on Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us a rundown of songs with mallet percussion on Travelling Tunes. James from Carb On Carb dials in to talk about the band’s new single, 2009. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews Dark City: The Cleaner, streaming on Neon. 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!
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.
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!
The legendary Stinky Jim is your bosom selecta i tēnei rā! Catch his show Stinky Grooves (which has been running for almost 30 years!) every Tuesday from 7 - 10pm, or replayed 4 - 7am on Wednesdays. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$AP Rocky - Both Eyes Closed
Viagra Boys - Call of the Wild
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