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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Sarah's riding shotgun, Rob's brought us walking sharks and a poem about poetry on 'The Mind Trench', Tim's talking politics on 'Mediabatt', and Amelia's speaking Polari on 'Word Salad'. Plus we have a chat with ol' mate Emily Edrosa about her brand new single! Tune in e te whānau.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It’s a new week and anything is possible… especially when our guide is Rupert Carlyon! He gives us some more financial advice this week in Home Economics; Taylor MacGregor gets us excited for Deep Dive Festival; Jenna Todd’s got all the best new Korean novels in Loose Reads; and Justine Sachs talks student unions and how we can rely on them in Red Dead Redemption.
Playlist
Cocteau Twins - Lorelei
Devendra Banhart - Let's See
Juno Is - Ur Looking so Ideal
Toyota, Amamelia - Acid Haus Music - Amamelia Acid Ballroom Remix
Gordon Koang - Tiel e Nei Nywal Ke Ran (We Don't Have a Problem With Anyone)
Emma-Jean Thackray - Open [Remix] feat. Blu
Reb Fountain - Hawks & Doves
Vanessa Worm - Tiny Revolutions
The Beths - Acrid
The Brunettes - Summer Love
Chaii - Nobody Know
Arca - Machote
Guardian Singles - Being Alone
Chris Knox - The Woman Inside of Me
Earth Tongue - Astonishing Comet
Sarah Mary Chadwick - Sit Down And Pour
Wax Chattels - No Ties
Hex - Sight Beyond the Line
David Chesworth & Bill McDonald - Greater Expectations
Lithics - An Island
Simona Castricum - The Present
Galcher Lustwerk - Another Story- Another Version
Team Dynamite - Dragon fruit feat. Louis Baker
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - Lagoon
Tinariwen, Warren Ellis, Stephen O'Malley, Dan Carey - Wartilla - Dan Carey Dub
Today on your bFM Breakfast: We made it to Friday and what a way to celebrate with a new album from The Beths; Fabian Fanboy dials in with his top picks for the film fest; Dr. Kirsten Zemke returns to the studio for cuppa coffee and some Weeb music; Dhanuun joins us for a chat about the upcoming Empowerment Festival; Tangata Unite; Zoë returns with some theatre recommendations; another Sunday Painter teaches us about duvet painting; and Laura Borrowdale joins us in studio to chat about her book Sex, With Animals.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: We made it to Friday and what a way to celebrate with a new album from The Beths; Fabian Fanboy dials in with his top picks for the film fest; Dr. Kirsten Zemke returns to the studio for cuppa coffee and some Weeb music; Dhanuun joins us for a chat about the upcoming Empowerment Festival; Tangata Unite; Zoë returns with some theatre recommendations; another Sunday Painter teaches us about duvet painting; and Laura Borrowdale joins us in studio to chat about her book Sex, With Animals.
Photay - Pressure
Bill Callahan - Another Song
The Beths - Mars, the God of War
HUMMUCIDE - Reacher
Perfume Genius - Leave
Guardian Singles - Gold Plated Cars
Arca - Machote
Bananagun - Taking the Present for Granted
Phoebs & Maxwell Owin - Come With The Ragga (Original Mix)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: We made it to Breakfast without getting blown away in these gale-force winds; Natalie talks sweet and savoury, what a combo; SPYCC from Swidt joins us for a chat about their latest singles and an upcoming album; Troy's still dip feeding us Record Store Day specials; and Sarah gives us the lowdown on some of the new playlist additions.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rach, Rob and Tess are all here this morning, talking about getting spooked; the Prime Minister dials in to cover some breaking news, Oranga Tamariki, borders, and film and TV; Rob's been investigating and writing poems; The Beths join us ahead of their sold out gig on Saturday with a new album; Tim talks leaks in the media; and Amelia's gives us the TLDR on acronyms.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rach, Rob and Tess are all here this morning, talking about getting spooked; the Prime Minister dials in to cover some breaking news, Oranga Tamariki, borders, and film and TV; Rob's been investigating and writing poems; The Beths join us ahead of their sold out gig on Saturday with a new album; Tim talks leaks in the media; and Amelia's gives us the TLDR on acronyms.
Peel Dream Magazine - New Culture
Juan Wauters - Mi Guitarra
French Concession - Again
Exnovios - Dimelo a Mi
Baby Zionov - Sudoku Class feat. Chansey
Suzi Analogue - LIKE LIKE
Vanessa Worm - Heaven to Hell [Eden Burns Remix]
Chelsea Jade - Great No One [The Beths Cover]
SPOOL - Be My Valentine
Cass McCombs - Sweet Lucy feat. Steve Gunn
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - This Love Is Fucking Right!
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Jam-packed show this morning; Second Guessing gets a clue from a listener; His Worship talks water and the RMA; Lala Rolls joins us for bMovies to talk about her incredible film, Tupaia's Endeavour; Sarah reviews Dark City Beneath the Beat; and Gabi Baron from the University of Auckland joins us to talk about design and sustainability.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Jam-packed show this morning; Second Guessing gets a clue from a listener; His Worship talks water and the RMA; Lala Rolls joins us for bMovies to talk about her incredible film, Tupaia's Endeavour; Sarah reviews Dark City Beneath the Beat; and Gabi Baron from the University of Auckland joins us to talk about design and sustainability.
Ohmme - Ghost
Cleo Sol - Why Don't You
Bananagun - Taking the Present for Granted
Soccer96, Alabaster DePlume - Children Will Dance
Killing Joke - I Am The Virus
Phoebe Bridgers - Graceland Too
The Beths - Happy Unhappy
Ty Segall & Cory Hanson - She's a Beam
Forest Bees - Alone/Together
King Sweeties - Lydia
Arca - Watch feat. Shygirl
Guy Blackman - Missy
The Style Council - Shout To The Top!
Head Like A Hole - I'm On Fire
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - The Healer
The Echo Ohs - The Moon
Momma - Carny
Chloe Alison Escott - Stranger Than Death
Roy Irwin - Awful
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Can't Hear My Eyes
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Keep dry folks, it's raining outside; Rupert is here with financial and relationship advice; Pennie talks glam rock, and glitter rock; Kiran brings in a thrilling page turner; and Justine's talking unions.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Keep dry folks, it's raining outside; Rupert is here with financial and relationship advice; Pennie talks glam rock, and glitter rock; Kiran brings in a thrilling page turner; and Justine's talking unions.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Brrrr, it's a chilly one this Friday morning; Fabian reviews the new Netflix original, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Minneapolis Sound; Graeme Jefferies from The Cakekitchen chats to us ahead of their gig tomorrow; real life theatre is returning on Stage Direction; and Thom from Guardian Singles joins us for a chat about their new album and upcoming tour.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Brrrr, it's a chilly one this Friday morning; Fabian reviews the new Netflix original, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Minneapolis Sound; Graeme Jefferies from The Cakekitchen chats to us ahead of their gig tomorrow; real life theatre is returning on Stage Direction; and Thom from Guardian Singles joins us for a chat about their new album and upcoming tour.
The Leaders - (It's A) Rat Race - Vocal
Don Cherry - I Walk
Baby Zionov - Sudoku Class feat. Chansey
Brian Tamaki and the Kool-Aid Kids - Sick Sick Sick
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Waking up with some truly delicious coffee, thanks Espresso Workshop; Dr. Bryce Edwards chats to Rachel as we near closer to the election; Natalie comes in to talk about a hero vegetable, cabbage; Chopper from Fat Freddy's dials in as summer festival line-ups start to roll out, starting with Rhythm and Alps; Troy's got more new vinyl rolling into Southbound; and Pharaoh Swami chats to us after the Black Lives Matter protests and ahead of the Phoenix Summit on Friday.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Waking up with some truly delicious coffee, thanks Espresso Workshop; Dr. Bryce Edwards chats to Rachel as we near closer to the election; Natalie comes in to talk about a hero vegetable, cabbage; Chopper from Fat Freddy's dials in as summer festival line-ups start to roll out, starting with Rhythm and Alps; Troy's got more new vinyl rolling into Southbound; and Pharaoh Swami chats to us after the Black Lives Matter protests and ahead of the Phoenix Summit on Friday.
Chris Knox - The Woman Inside of Me
Groove Armada, Nick Littlemore, Joe Goddard - Get Out on the Dancefloor (feat. Nick Littlemore) - Joe Goddard Remix
Phoebs & Maxwell Owin - Come With The Ragga (Original Mix)
Reb Fountain - Samson
King Sweeties - Lydia
White Fence, Tim Presley - Must Let Go
Mystery Waitress - Red, Red, Red
Berry Blacc, Angel Bat Dawid - George Floyd
Roy Irwin - No Question
Fat Freddy's Drop - The Raft (Radio Edit)
Fat Freddy's Drop - Wairunga Blues
Vanessa Worm - Heaven to Hell [Eden Burns Remix]
Hospital Sports - Life Support
Tenderlonious - Down In The Village [Feat. Hamish Balfour, Pete Martin, Tim Carnegie, Nick Walters]
The Sound of the San Francisco Christian Center - I Found Jesus
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.