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.
On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the deputy leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about the government negotiations for formation right now, the party's position on the humanitarian conflict in Gaza and the proposed merger of two Foodstuffs co-ops. On the Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, the Bard of Bollix takes us high and low, and gifts us a new poem. Grayson Gilmour chats about his new record, Holding Patterns. Mike Chunn is in the studio to talk about 20 years of Playing It Strange. On Red Dead Redemption, Justine talks about union blockades, annual leave and what benefits joining a union can bring for people from all employment types. Whakarongo mai nei!
A tough Second Guessing stumps the listeners until Shark saves the day and correctly guesses a Mac DeMarco track. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the deputy mayor speaks about Auckland Council's adoption of the Future and development strategy and gives an update on the water quality in the harbour and the rāhui status. Zac Arnold of Sunreturn Records is in the studio to chat about the Festival of Sunreturn, coming up this Saturday. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Elizabeth Cracroft and Richard Lambert from REHAB are in to talk about the show which is entering its fifth season at the Basement Theatre from November 7-11. Ready Steady Learn is with Linda Waimarie Nikora, a professor of Indigenous Studies set to co-host the 2023 International Indigenous Climate Change Research Summit (IICCRS). Whakarongo mai nei!
Christoph El Truento dials in to chat about his new album, Circle of Friends, which is out today. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews Britney Spears: The Woman In Me, her autobiography/ memoir. Church is in the studio chatting about Laneway and recent releases. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke talks us through Bossa nova in modern pop songs on Travelling Tunes. Gussie from Mermaidens is dialling in to chat about the band’s self titled album, out today! Our Viewmaster Litia reviews TVNZ's new series, After the Party. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lucinda chats seasonal produce for spring on Breakfast Food.Ciara Bernstein from Half/Time is in the studio chatting about the band's cultural exchange with Welsh punk group Chroma- catch the Half/Time and Chroma show this evening at 605 Morningside. The goblins are in the studio for the last Hobby Goblins instalment of 2023 before they head off to Christchurch to make a feature length horror film. This week they bring us their shoebox dioramas, which are modelled off the 95bFM studio, post lottery win. Ana Scotney speaks to Rachel about her role in the new Alice Englert film, Bad Behaviour which is out today in cinemas. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rob Bollix brings the controversy on The Mind Trench, discussing Aotearoa's 'favourite vegetables'. Potatoes don't even feature- we demand a recount. Romi Wrights speaks to Rachel about her debut single Bring It Back, out recently via Mānuka Recordings. Andwahn chats about his EP out today via the Big Fresh Collective, titled Cerebral Waste. Salene helps the listeners with phantom cats, weird contract stuff and mould responsibilities on A Room of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the Māori seats for Auckland Council vote and upcoming Diwali celebrations. Lewis from SCRAN is in the studio talking about the band’s debut single, Born Again. Jack Buchanan and Isla Mayo are to talk about in Silo Theatre's Live Live Cinema: Night of the Living Dead on from 2-12 November at The Hollywood for Stage Direction. Bernard Sama is our guest for Ready Steady Learn, talking about his PhD research which is devoted to critiquing the refugee law system in Aotearoa New Zealand from a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective. Whakarongo mai nei!
We guide you through a soggy morning in Tāmaki Makaurau. Penelope Noir gives us a rundown of chainmail's history on Fashun.Pickle Darling has a kōrero with Rachel about their upcoming performance at The Others Way, as well as a recent release with The Beths. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Foster, a novella from Claire Keegan. Tim and Loxmynn from CODES about the show they’re putting on at the Wine Cellar on November 4th called In Plain Sight that explores queer songs from last century that slipped under the radar of mainstream culture. Whakarongo mai nei!
Order up for one loaded show at the end of a short week. We head to Ōtepoti to chat with Radio One's Candice, sharing great local tunes and upcoming gigs on Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke we play games. Sorry, no, we listen to game soundtracks and explore the illustrious world of ludomusicology. Crystal Choi from Phoebe Rings is in the studio to talk about their upcoming gig this Saturday, as part of Asian (Sound)Scapes, and upcoming releases from the band to get excited about. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews a heckers documentary series called Project Greenlight. Matthew Crawley of Thee Golden Geese comes in to yarn about their album, Bird Of The Year 2023- out today! Whakarongo mai nei.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the recent election, comments on predictions for the formation of government and the statements from parties regarding the conflict in Gaza. We talk chips and fish, fish and chips, and everything in between on Breakfast Food with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Yolanda Fagan from Half Hexagon dials in to give us an early spin of their new single Buy The Farm, which is out properly tomorrow. Jim’s chatting about plants that grow on other plants for Greening Out- epiphytes! They love having buddies. Siouxsie Wiles is in the studio talking about the documentary Ms Information, launching in cinemas today. Whakarongo mai nei!
For a very special Record Store Day edition of From The Crate, Rosetta joins Cam in the shop at Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear them chat about some of the RSD exclusive titles, and walk around the magical store that is Southbound Records. Get down there tomorrow e te whānau!
Matt Kent, Community Conservation Ranger at DoC, joins Rosetta and Milly for a chat about Conservation Week - next week April 20-26! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear about Matt's mahi and how you can get involved next week!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, to discuss the recently announced Auckland City Deal, and what it will mean for Tāmaki moving forward. They also chat about the latest on the St James Theatre rennovation. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our monthly catch-up with The Labour Party, Rosetta and Milly are joined by Willow-Jean Prime, for a chat about the where the polls are sitting, Labour's concerns over the FTA with India, and the Government's response to the fuel crisis thus far. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta has a chat with Liza of DROOK - a Viriginia indie band making their overseas debut with an Aotearoa tour this month and next, presented by A Low Hum! Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn, to chat about her new paper An apology to my body: Mapping the changing relationship with my fat body, a reflection on childhood & PCOS. Whakarongo mai nei!
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