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Rachel's away on holiday for the week and our first guest-host joining Zoë in the studio is the wonderful David Feauai-Afaese Vaeafe (LEAO, Noa Records)! Whakarongo mai nei to hear what David's been listening to, as well as Zoë's kōrero with Elliott Dawson about new album Hang Low, Loose Reads with Suri, and A Room Of One's Own with Salene!
Playlist
Marlon Williams - River Rival
Durand Jones & The Indications - Cruisin' to the Park
Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Shintaro Sakamoto - Like A Fable
Daphne Walker - Maori Brown Eyes
Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone
Dartz - Hoons
Holy Hive - Broom
Charlie Megira, The Modern Dance Club - Sababa One
Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park
The Golden Ali'is - Folauga
Zohra - Badala Zamana
P.H.F. - More/Marsh
Hui Ohana - 'Ulupalakua
Summer Vee - Key To All Your Love
Bella Bellow - Bouyele
Thee Sacred Souls - Once You Know (Then You'll Know)
Pan Pacific Singers - Tulou Moe Malimali 'A Mamani
Coco Solid - Wow
Elliott Dawson - Bald Spot
Elliott Dawson - Truman
Aldous Harding - Lawn
Hans Pucket - My Brain Is A Vacant Space
The Bill Wolfgramm Group - Katinia
CRUSH - Barcelona
Sports Dreams - DIY
The Altons - When You Go (That's When You'll Know)
I tēnei ata on 95bFM Breakfast: Rachel chats with Liam down at RDU for 'Breakfast Buffet', we are Union Strong on 'Travelling Tunes' with Dr. Kirsten Zemke bringing us Industrial Labour Songs of the 1900s, Reti Hedley of IA chats about the band's new single 'Te Aho Tapu', Sam brings us Nathan Feilder's latest show 'The Rehearsal' on 'Viewmaster', and Kenny Sterling, Dylan Biscuit and Summer Vee of Mānuka Recordings are in studio to talk about Summer's new release on the label. Whakarongo mai nei!
I tēnei ata on 95bFM Breakfast: Prof. Jennifer Curtain helps us wade through the big topics of the week on 'Political Commentary', Blue Mt Lumber pops in to chat about his new EP '87 Give Up', and we hear from the top five finalists for the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll award. Whakarongo mai nei!
I tēnei ata on 95bFM Breakfast: deputy leader of the National Party Nicola Willis phones in to talk politics, Rob's chatting about Auckland's Spongeability on 'The Mind Trench', and Amelia D'Screte has some made up stuff on 'Word Salad'. Whakarongo mai nei!
I tēnei ata on 95bFM Breakfast: we kick things into gear with a round of 'Second Guessing', Wairehu Grant chats about the new Half/Time single 'Ōrākau', Ash Williams tells us about the explosive new play 'The Writer' on stage Direction, and Dr. Lisa Uperesa talks about the Samoan relationship with Gridiron on 'Ready, Steady, Learn'. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's a Wednesday morning and we've got the Prime Minister on the line forWhat's Up w/ Jacinda Ardern, Rob Bollix chatting space and snails on The Mind Trench, and random nothing words on Word Salad with Amelia d'Screte. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Fyfe & Iskra Strings - Spirographs feat. Kelly Lee Owens
Mirror Ritual - Fear In All
Motte - Visceral Feelings
Björk - Hyper Ballad [deepState Rework]
Mermaidens - Satsuma
DJ Kappa Wam - Mzansi Sunrise
Opposite Sex - Combine Harvester
Julia Jacklin - Be Careful With Yourself
Troy Kingi - Te Wai Nō Rua Whetū
The Pioneers - Long Shot Kick De Bucket
No Romance - Glitters
Daniela Lalita - Tenía Razón
Glue Trip - Lazy Days feat. Arthur Verocai
Marlon Williams - Easy Does It
Daffodils - How Do You Know?
annika & Crystal Chen - Resting Bitch Face
Juse - Coconut Sauce feat. Tha Feelstyle
Half/Time - Ōrākau
Violet French & The Horrible - Been Too Busy Crying
Irth - Cloud Cassette
Baecorp - Joy On Tick
A Blunt Jester - Cat Door
Brandn Shiraz, DUSTY & GHOS - Kreepin'
Dimmer - All The Way To Her
Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 & Tim Shiel - Hidden Qi 隐.气 [Tzekin Remix]
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. 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!
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!
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.
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