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.
A new Second Guessing winner enters the ranks, guessing an Unknown Mortal Orchestra track. Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson is back for 2024, and the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about new guidelines for recycling, central government's plans to scrap the regional fuel tax, and what this could mean for council operations if it goes ahead, as well as Auckland Council public celebrations for Lunar New Year. Eli Matthewson is in the studio to chat about the Podfest show of The Male Gayz, his podcast with Chris Parker. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Mele Toli is in the studio to chat about Hyperspace, a sequel to Albert Belz’s much-loved Astroman, presented in 2019 and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho. Ready Steady Learn is with Associate Professor Michael Mawson, chatting about the new book he's co-edited with Brian Fiu Kolia, Unsettling Theologies: Memory, Identity and Place. Whakarongo mai nei!
Stella takes you through 'til 10 today! Penelope Noir tells us about the excellent and accomplished life of outgoing British Vogue editor Edward Enniful on Fashun. Mike Minogue is in to chat about the live episode of The Wellington Paranormal Podcast happening as part of Podfest this Saturday at Q Theatre. Suri’s reviewing Study For Obedience by Sarah Bernstein on Loose Reads. Timprovise has a kōrero about the live show and launch of his podcast Honest To Who?. Whakarongo mai nei!
Zoë mans the Breakfast Ship today! We chat to the wonderful Candice down at Radio One on Breakfast Buffet. We share a chat that Rachel had with Naarm-based DJ, Pretty Girl, backstage after her fabulous set at Laneway. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews Mr and Mrs Smith an American spy comedy-drama television series created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, inspired by the 2005 film of the same name. Karyn Hay is in the studio to chat about her Podfest show, The Writer's Notebook with Karyn Hay on at Q Theatre Saturday 10 February. Whakarongo mai nei!
The short week ploughs on! Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the defunding of parliament, and a recap of Waitangi. Lucinda has the lowdown on granita for your Breakfast Food.Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt are in the studio to talk about their Podfest live show of The Worst Idea of All Time. Natural Ange is in the studio to answer your holistic health questions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's the post-Laneway show! We recap the day and share chats with Blondshell, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson and Nia Archives. Rob Bollix brings us very old lemons and waterfall-climbing gobi fish on The Mind Trench. The wonderful Mokotron is in the studio to talk about the Caru remix of TAWHITO and his upcoming remix album THE UNITED TRIBES OF BASS, out digitally via Sunreturn on March 22. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Fashun Pennie’s giving us a debrief on the Maison Margiela show with some insane Pat McGrath makeup. We share a conversation Rachel had with Naoko Shibata from Shonen Knife about their upcoming shows in Aotearoa in March. Jenna’s reviewing Backwaters by Emma Ling Sidnam on Loose Reads, which has been longlisted for the Ockhams. Baby Zionov is in the studio to chat about Cross St Music Festival, which is happening on March 9. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pony Baby (the country music project of Jazmine Mary and Arahi) are in the studio to talk about their debut self titled album and their release tour to celebrate. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews a new series; The Boy, The Queen, and Everything in Between. Kaitlyn interviews Alex Cameron about his Australian summer and show at the Hollywood Avondale tonight with Roy Molloy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Te Tiriti legislation, cuts by the government to UNRWA, and AUKUS meetings. We yarn about croissants with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Problems is in the studio all the way from the States to talk about his show with Michael Logie and Power Nap this weekend, as well as upcoming releases. Jim chats edible flowers on Greening Out. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rob Bollix takes us to the depths of The Mind Trench, discussing toxic mud and penguins. Tash, the curator of ‘Loud and Proud’ as part of Pride Month is in to talk about the event. Salene helps listeners with their heckers renting situations on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
Second Guessing is a classic- Dim guesses Rock Lobster from the B-52s. We share a conversation Stella had with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age about their most recent record, In Times New Roman, and their tour to celebrate. Jefferson Chen and Yin-Chi are in for Stage Direction with Alice Canton to chat about This Room Is An Island, showing at Te Pou Theatre. PhD candidate at the Faculty of Engineering, Annecy Bal, is in for Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research testing New Zealand state highway bridges constructed pre-1965 to see how they will behave in the event of an earthquake. Whakarongo mai nei!
Joseph Harper of the What Now team is dialling in to chat about Lil Gigs,the segment with wonderful Aotearoa musicians performing in kids spaces for New Zealand Music Month.
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