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A simple feed of all the interviews from our many and varied special bFM Breakfast guests.

I/V w/ Lucy Macrae: May 1, 2020

I/V w/ Lucy Macrae: May 1, 2020 I/V w/ Lucy Macrae: May 1, 2020, 18.74 MB
Fri 1 May 2020

What would we do without Whammy Bar or The Wine Cellar?! These venues are literally the wind beneath the wings of Auckland's music scene- and a bunch of great musicians have put together a Boosted campaign to help them keep the lights on during these very weird times. This morning we spoke with Lucy Macrae from Whammy about how we can help these spaces out, and look back on some fave gigs from across the years. 

I/V w/ Reb Fountain: April 30, 2020

I/V w/ Reb Fountain: April 30, 2020 I/V w/ Reb Fountain: April 30, 2020, 26.89 MB
Thu 30 Apr 2020

Reb Fountain has a brand new self-titled album out tomorrow via Flying Nun. This morning she spoke with Rachel about making the record, the latest single 'Don't You Know Who I Am', and beloved local venues that she hopes we can support in these very weird times. 

I/V w/ David Farrier: April 22, 2020

I/V w/ David Farrier: April 22, 2020 I/V w/ David Farrier: April 22, 2020, 12.42 MB
Wed 22 Apr 2020

This morning David Farrier (journalist, documentary maker, lover of a strange story) had a chat with Rachel about his latest project; an online newsletter called 'Webworm'. It's free and it's full of weird things David has stumbled across through his work and the great wormhole that is the internet. Tune in!

I/V w/ Larsen Taylor: April 21, 2020

I/V w/ Larsen Taylor: April 21, 2020 I/V w/ Larsen Taylor: April 21, 2020, 23.75 MB
Tue 21 Apr 2020

I tēnei ata Rachel spoke with Larsen Taylor from Noa Records about the beautiful new album KEEP YOUR DISTANCE! by Virtual Shadow Ensemble that just dropped over the weekend. The album was made over 10 days in lockdown and features many fine musicians from across Aotearoa, Whakarongo mai nei to find out more!

I/V w/ Alice Snedden and Rose Matafeo: April 20, 2020

I/V w/ Alice Snedden and Rose Matafeo: April 20, 2020 I/V w/ Alice Snedden and Rose Matafeo: April 20, 2020, 13.42 MB
Mon 20 Apr 2020

Local comedy legends Alice Snedden and Rose Matafeo had a chat with Rachel this morning from their respective iso bubbles about their fantatstically ridiculous podcast 'Boners of the Heart'- whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Vanessa Patea and Ruth Korver: April 17, 2020

I/V w/ Vanessa Patea and Ruth Korver: April 17, 2020 I/V w/ Vanessa Patea and Ruth Korver: April 17, 2020, 8.64 MB
Fri 17 Apr 2020

Ruth and Vanessa from the 48Hour Film Competition spoke with Rachel this morning about the special lockdown edition that is happening this weekend. It's free to enter and you have until 5pm to sign up- so grab you bubble and get making! 

I/V w/ Vanessa Crofskey: April 16, 2020

I/V w/ Vanessa Crofskey: April 16, 2020 I/V w/ Vanessa Crofskey: April 16, 2020, 10.93 MB
Thu 16 Apr 2020

Poet and visual artist Vanessa Crofskey is chatting to us this morning with her Pantograph Punch hat on to let us know about the awesome live conversations the Pantograph is hosting on their instagram. The Pantograph Punch's Online Festival has everything from comedians doing craft, to writers talking about books they love- it's a great way to tune into some gentle listening during this rāhui. 

I/V w/ Ben Woods: April 15, 2020

I/V w/ Ben Woods: April 15, 2020 I/V w/ Ben Woods: April 15, 2020, 26.2 MB
Wed 15 Apr 2020

Ōtautahi based muso Ben woods has joined forced with local imprint Melted Ice Cream to come up with Better Living, Everyone: A Melted Ice Cream Streaming Thing which is happening this weekend from the comfort of your own iso bubble! Ben had a chat with Rachel this morning about the festy and it's awesome 32 band strong line-up which features the Likes of Lawrence Arabia, Marlon Williams and Emily Edrosa. 

I/V w/ Gorjan Markovski: April 10, 2020

I/V w/ Gorjan Markovski: April 10, 2020 I/V w/ Gorjan Markovski: April 10, 2020, 12.52 MB
Fri 10 Apr 2020

Programmer for Academy Cinemas, Gorjan Markovski, chats to Rachel this morning about some very exciting news amidst lockdown, Academy Cinema's On Demand service. Ahead of the long weekend, this couldn't have come at a better time so grab yourself some snacks and get amongst some of the films on offer.

I/V w/ Liz stokes and Jonathan Pierce: April 9, 2020

I/V w/ Liz stokes and Jonathan Pierce: April 9, 2020 I/V w/ Liz stokes and Jonathan Pierce: April 9, 2020, 18.27 MB
Thu 9 Apr 2020

Good news everyone! The Beths are back with a brand new track 'Dying to Believe', plus a flash new video and the announcement of their new album 'Jump Rope Gazers' coming July 10th- phew! Tune in to hear Liz and Jonathan have a chat about it all.