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

I/V w/ Surinam Reddy: August 20, 2019

I/V w/ Surinam Reddy: August 20, 2019 I/V w/ Surinam Reddy: August 20, 2019, 18.37 MB
Tue 20 Aug 2019

Ahead of Friday's event, All Tomorrows Poets 2019, Suri pops into the studio to read us poem from Courtney Sina Meredith's Tail of the Taniwha and talk poetry in Aotearoa. If you want to catch Courtney Sina Meredith  perform alongside some of Tāmaki's other talents poets, such as Vanessa Crofskey, Jeffrey Paparoa Holman, Simone Kaho, and Cait Kneller, you can do so at Time Out Bookstore on Friday, details here.

I/V w/ Jo Randerson & Thomas LaHood: August 16, 2019

I/V w/ Jo Randerson & Thomas LaHood: August 16, 2019 I/V w/ Jo Randerson & Thomas LaHood: August 16, 2019, 14 MB
Fri 16 Aug 2019

Jo and Thomas pop up to the studio to talk about the return of their show, Soft N Hard, and about clowning in Aotearoa and abroad. The show dives into toxic masculinity and frustrated femininity, between relationships and how to navigate this in real life. From the relatable to the slapstick, this is one that's bound to be great for anyone. Get yr tickets.

I/V w/ Amanda-Rose Couchman and Te Karuoterangi Tuteao: Aug 15, 2019

Ngā Tauira ki Ihumātao Ngā Tauira ki Ihumātao, 8.99 MB
Thu 15 Aug 2019

Amanda and Te Karuoterangi from Ngā tauira ki Ihumātao - Students with Ihumātao are in studio this morning to talk about the Hui happening this afternoon at Waipapa Marae. Pania Newton, one of the founding members of SOUL, the mana whenua group protecting the whenua at Ihumātao, will be speaking and there will be a panel discussion following. Nau mai, haere mai! 

I/V w/ Carrie Brownstein: August 14, 2019

I/V w/ Carrie Brownstein: August 14, 2019 I/V w/ Carrie Brownstein: August 14, 2019 , 12 MB
Wed 14 Aug 2019

Sleater Kinney are back with a new album 'The Centre Won't Hold' out this friday and excitingly, Rachel spoke with guitarist and occasional vocalist Carrie Brownstein. The pair chatted about working with St. Vincent, Janet Weiss leaving the group and how anger can be a helpful tool for making music.

I/V w/ Alex Edkins: August 14, 2019

I/V w/ Alex Edkins: August 14, 2019 I/V w/ Alex Edkins: August 14, 2019, 14 MB
Wed 14 Aug 2019

95bFM's own Paddy, was lucky enough to chat with Alex Edkins from Metz about their new album, Automat. Paddy chats to Alex about coming to Laneway in 2016, and his hopes for Metz to return for another tour soon (fingers crossed). Get your hands on this album, it's not one to miss.

I/V w/ Tash van Schaardenburg & Grace Verweij: August 13, 2019

I/V w/ Tash van Schaardenburg & Grace Verweij: August 13, 2019 I/V w/ Tash van Schaardenburg & Grace Verweij: August 13, 2019, 14 MB
Tue 13 Aug 2019

Grace Verweij and Tash van Schaardenburg pop up to the studio with their festival hats on, talking about their DIY show, Outlier Festival. With a massive line up of artists who, even if you don't know, you'll absolutely enjoy. Get out of your winter hibernation, folks.

I/V w/ JessB: August 12, 2019

I/V w/ JessB: August 12, 2019 I/V w/ JessB: August 12, 2019, 18 MB
Mon 12 Aug 2019

JessB pops up to the studio after the birth of her new EP, New Views. With a seven track EP, she's managed to fit in a heap of exciting collab's and even has a new video release for So Low. And we can assure you it's been worth the wait. Available on on SoundCloud and other similar streaming services, get into it.

I/V w/ Don McGlashan: August 9, 2019

I/V w/ Don McGlashan: August 9, 2019 I/V w/ Don McGlashan: August 9, 2019, 40.03 MB
Fri 9 Aug 2019

A freshly reformed Blam Blam Blam are not only headlining The Others Way festival, but also taking their classic irreverent tunes on the road up and down Aotearoa. (Act quickly if you want tickets to their Auckland sideshow.) While possibly less dangerously caffeinated (!) than they were in earlier years, The Don promises all the good stuff is still there in spades. We don't doubt it - don't miss out.

I/V w/ Hariet Ellis & Yolanda Fagan: August 9, 2019

I/V w/ Hariet Ellis & Yolanda Fagan: August 9, 2019 I/V w/ Hariet Ellis & Yolanda Fagan: August 9, 2019, 16.51 MB
Fri 9 Aug 2019

Hariet and Yolanda of Na Noise join Rachel in-studio to talk about their new single and busy gig schedule. Straight out the gate and into the 95bFM Top Ten, listen in to find out where to see the group live.

I/V w/ Elijah Manu & Albert Purcell: August 8, 2019

I/V w/ Elijah Manu & Albert Purcell: August 8, 2019 I/V w/ Elijah Manu & Albert Purcell: August 8, 2019, 29.1 MB
Thu 8 Aug 2019

An early Church and a fashionably late AP join Rachel to talk about their busy recent jaunts to London, L.A., and their brand new single 'Roulette'. With no stopping these two, make sure you catch them at Others Way 2019.