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Guest Interviews

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

I/V w/ Jessica Hansell: July 24, 2019

I/V w/ Jessica Hansell: July 24, 2019 I/V w/ Jessica Hansell: July 24, 2019, 48.22 MB
Wed 24 Jul 2019

Jessica Hansell, who you might know as Coco Solid, comes up to talk to Rachel about Aroha Bridge and her kaupapa behind the cartoon. Series three premieres tomorrow night at 8pm and on demand at 9pm, so you can binge the entire thing all from the comfort of your own home. Jessica talks to Rachel about world of the cartoon, the punchy jokes and how relatable the characters are. Don't miss this.

I/V w/ Frances Arns: July 24, 2019

I/V w/ Frances Arns: July 24, 2019 I/V w/ Frances Arns: July 24, 2019, 17.04 MB
Wed 24 Jul 2019

Frances from Rainbow Youth pops up to chat with Rachel about funding increases and the DHB's peer support services for the gender diverse community. Frances talks about some of the loops and difficulties they face and the work Rainbow Youth do to provide safe spaces and whānau for the young gender diverse community. 

I/V w/ Harper Finn: July 24, 2019

I/V w/ Harper Finn: July 24, 2019 I/V w/ Harper Finn: July 24, 2019, 22.64 MB
Wed 24 Jul 2019

Lucky for us, Harper Finn pops up to the studio to chat about his newly released singles. Harper talks to Rachel about how it feels to be going solo, whether there's an upcoming album and how it's been to find his own sound. If you want to catch Harper live, get your tickets here

I/V w/ Emily Kokal & Theresa Wayman: July 18, 2019

I/V w/ Emily Kokal & Theresa Wayman: July 18, 2019 I/V w/ Emily Kokal & Theresa Wayman: July 18, 2019, 38.93 MB
Thu 18 Jul 2019

Tess was lucky enough to catch up with Emily Kokal and Theresa Wayman from Warpaint before they opened for Foals on Saturday night. The pair chatted about touring with their mates, an upcoming album and 15 years of Warpaint

I/V w/ Camila Araos Elevancini: July 17, 2019

I/V w/ Camila Araos Elevancini: July 17, 2019 I/V w/ Camila Araos Elevancini: July 17, 2019, 23.65 MB
Wed 17 Jul 2019

Camilia pops up to the studio for a chat with Rachel about Zines. Short for Magazine or Fanzine, Auckland Zinefest is a community festival that celebrates DIY and self publishing in Tāmaki Makaurau. Get along to Auckland Art Gallery this Saturday and Sunday to check 'em out.

I/V w/ Troy Kingi: July 12, 2019

I/V w/ Troy Kingi: July 12, 2019 I/V w/ Troy Kingi: July 12, 2019, 30.72 MB
Fri 12 Jul 2019

We're very lucky to have Troy Kingi up in the studio for a yarn and some tunes from his brand new album Holy Colony Burning Acres. Troy chats to Rachel about creating a political charged reggae album and plays us the second track off the album, Ethopia, with some phenomenal backing vocals by Rachel and Nina. Just what we needed on this rainy morning, aww. 

I/V w/ Bailey Wiley: July 11, 2019

I/V w/ Bailey Wiley: July 11, 2019 I/V w/ Bailey Wiley: July 11, 2019, 37 MB
Thu 11 Jul 2019

Ahead of her gig at Galatos tomorrow night, Bailey Wiley pops up to the studio for a chat with Rachel about the new EP, touring Aotearoa and getting to listen to all the submissions for the Red Bull Re-Up: Bailey Wiley.

I/V w/ Peter Ruddell: July 10, 2019

I/V w/ Peter Ruddell: July 10, 2019 I/V w/ Peter Ruddell: July 10, 2019, 25.32 MB
Wed 10 Jul 2019

One third of Wax Chattels, Peter Ruddell, pops up to talk about his new solo project, Sulfate. Peter chats to Rachel about producing and mixing his own songs, living in Japan and his upcoming tour and what it's like to go out on a solo endeavour. Check out his new track 'Speaking For Others' and grab your tickets to his gig at the Wine Cellar on July 26th. 

I/V w/ JessB: July 8, 2019

I/V w/ JessB: July 8, 2019 I/V w/ JessB: July 8, 2019, 20.83 MB
Mon 8 Jul 2019

JessB pops up to the studio and chat with Rachel about her recent jetsetting over to Europe, her new single MOOD, a new EP on the horizon and playing Splendour in the Grass. If you're not heading over the pond for Splendour, you can catch her at the Eastern Women's Refuge Fundraiser at Galatos on July 27th.

I/V w/ Mike Skinner: July 5, 2019

I/V w/ Mike Skinner: July 5, 2019 I/V w/ Mike Skinner: July 5, 2019, 37.04 MB
Fri 5 Jul 2019

95bFM's own, Olivia Holdsworth, interviewed Mike Skinner from The Streets about his upcoming tour. The pair chatted about the group reuniting to play together, how streaming has changed the music industry and the beauty of a tour bus. Get your tickets to The Streets so you don't miss out on this great show.