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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/ Laurette & Aaron: July 5, 2019

I/V w/ Laurette & Aaron: July 5, 2019 I/V w/ Laurette & Aaron: July 5, 2019, 11.55 MB
Fri 5 Jul 2019

Laurette and Aaron pop up to the studio ahead of their event tomorrow, Slow Saturday's at the Trinity Methodist Church. Laurette, one of the organisers of the event chats to Rachel about sustainable fashion, and how important a sense of community is. If you're after a cruisy Saturday morning, Slow Saturday's is the place for you.

I/V w/ Bella & Tui: July 3, 2019

I/V w/ Bella & Tui: July 3, 2019 I/V w/ Bella & Tui: July 3, 2019, 17.3 MB
Wed 3 Jul 2019

Belle and Tui from Dance Plant Collective join Rachel in studio for a chat about First Thursday's, the wintery event on Karangahape Road that we're all looking forward to. The pair talk contemporary dance, light boxes (shout out to Tui's Dad) and guest dancers in their collective. You can catch them at Cross Street tomorrow night at First Thursday's or later in July at Tūrama Festival.

I/V w/ Petra: July 3, 2019

I/V w/ Petra: July 3, 2019 I/V w/ Petra: July 3, 2019, 22.4 MB
Wed 3 Jul 2019

Petra from the Eastern Women's Refuge Society pops into the studio to chat with Rachel about their upcoming fundraiser at Galatos. Featuring a line up including JessB, Hang Loose, BEING., Half.Queenl, PollyHill, Na Noise, and Imugi 이무기. And of course, we're all pretty excited about the massive raffle that'll be drawn on the night. Get your tickets and support this important cause as part of Refuge Appeal month.

I/V w/ Matt Hyde: June 28, 2019

I/V w/ Matt Hyde: June 28, 2019 I/V w/ Matt Hyde: June 28, 2019, 24.69 MB
Fri 28 Jun 2019

Beastwars are in Auckland tomorrow night, for the first time since headlining 95bFM's 50th Anniversary gig earlier this year. Vocalist Matt Hyde dials in to chat with Sarah about their new album, IV, and their upcoming show at Galatos. Don't miss out, get your tickets and get your hands on the last remaining copies of IV on vinyl from your local record store.

I/V w/ Dylan Pellet: June 28, 2019

I/V w/ Dylan Pellet: June 28, 2019 I/V w/ Dylan Pellet: June 28, 2019, 29.39 MB
Fri 28 Jun 2019

We've got the head of Independent Music NZ, Dylan Pellet, in studio chatting to Sarah about Going Global. The two-day music summit is an entrance to connect with local artists, managers, publicists, A&R, producers, music writers, record label and venue managers. All with an epic showcase at the end, don't miss out.

I/V w/ Matt & Evan: June 27, 2019

I/V w/ Matt & Evan: June 27, 2019 I/V w/ Matt & Evan: June 27, 2019, 47.15 MB
Thu 27 Jun 2019

Matt and Evan from Concord Dawn join Rachel in studio to sum up the last 20 years. The duo discuss being back together for a tour and a new EP and what they've been up to more recently. The tour sticks to smaller, more intimate venues and it's not a gig to be missed, tickets here before they sell out. 

I/V w/ Yi Wen Hsia: June 26, 2019

I/V w/ Yi Wen Hsia: June 26, 2019 I/V w/ Yi Wen Hsia: June 26, 2019, 19.5 MB
Wed 26 Jun 2019

 The World Press Photo Exhibition is back and we're lucky enough to have one of the curators up in studio, Yi Wen Hsia chats to Rachel about the entires they've had this year and the importance photography has in connecting narratives and telling stories. Get along to level six of Smith & Caughey's from this Saturday to check them out for yourself. 

I/V w/ Sandra Reid: June 25, 2019

I/V w/ Sandra Reid: June 25, 2019 I/V w/ Sandra Reid: June 25, 2019, 23.21 MB
Tue 25 Jun 2019

With the launch of the New Zealand International Film Festival, we've got Programmer, Sandra Reid, in studio to talk about what's coming up, what we can get excited for and what to expect from this annual event. Rachel asks Sandra about the changes she's seen in the last 25 years of working on the film festival, and how Aotearoa stands on the international film stage. After seeing Martha: A Picture Story, it's safe to say we're thrilled with the line-up.

I/V w/ Matthew Crawley & Thomas Sainsbury: June 24. 2019

I/V w/ Matthew Crawley & Thomas Sainsbury: June 24. 2019 2019, 13.72 MB
Mon 24 Jun 2019

Two familiar voices in the studio this morning, Rachel chats with Matthew Crawley and Thomas Sainsbury about their show starting tomorrow night, Strange Things. It's the all-in-one parody show of the entire first season of Stranger Things. Written by Lee Smith-Gibbons, directed by Thomas Sainsbury, and staring Matthew Crawley (as multiple characters), this is not to be missed. Tickets here.

I/V w/ Jazmine Rose Phillips: June 20, 2019

I/V w/ Jazmine Rose Phillips: June 20, 2019 I/V w/ Jazmine Rose Phillips: June 20, 2019, 28.56 MB
Thu 20 Jun 2019

Rachel is joined by Jazmine, aka him, in studio as she nears the end of her tour of Aotearoa. After a long two weeks, she's ready for her Wine Cellar show to send things off with a bang. Jazmine chats to Rachel about writing the latest album, her ~genre~ of music and touring.