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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/ Sean James Donnelly: November 30, 2018

I/V w/ Sean James Donnelly: November 30, 2018 I/V w/ Sean James Donnelly: November 30, 2018, 22.1 MB
Fri 30 Nov 2018

Sean James Donnelly catches up with Mike to talk his latest project, Miniatures, a series of upcoming releases. Lucky for us, SJD gives us the ~world premiere~ of the first track to be released, Dying Breed, and wants to know what we think (and yes, we think it's very very good). 

I/V w/ Gareth Shute: November 29, 2018

I/V w/ Gareth Shute: November 29, 2018 I/V w/ Gareth Shute: November 29, 2018, 23.78 MB
Thu 29 Nov 2018

Gareth Shute joins Mike in studio to revisit some of Tāmaki Makaurau's iconic music venues from the 1950's and 1960's. Thanks to Audio Culture, you can check it out here and here, where Gareth has mapped it all out for you. 

I/V w/ Chelsea Jade: November 21, 2018

I/V w/ Chelsea Jade: November 21, 2018 I/V w/ Chelsea Jade: November 21, 2018, 33.13 MB
Wed 21 Nov 2018

Chelsea Jade joins Mikey in studio for a catch up, talking about songwriting, moving to LA and their last encounter over teacups *ahem*. Chelsea's exploring the art of songwriting and producing, post completion of her first full album, and hot-off-the-press news of an Auckland show sellout. But you can always buy flights to Christchurch.

I/V w/ Dave Mulcahy: November 16, 2018

I/V w/ Dave Mulcahy: November 16, 2018 I/V w/ Dave Mulcahy: November 16, 2018, 30.36 MB
Fri 16 Nov 2018

Flying Nun Records are releasing an extra special, and expanded edition of an iconic 90's album, Tiger, by Superette. Lucky for us, we've got Dave on the phone to have a chat about how special it is to be part of a reissue. Safe to say, Mikey's stoked to be chatting to his old pal about a band he adores. Aww.

I/V w/ Kenji & Frank: November 15, 2018

I/V w/ Kenji & Frank: November 15, 2018 I/V w/ Kenji & Frank: November 15, 2018, 33.6 MB
Thu 15 Nov 2018

Kenji and Frank from Yoko-Zuna join Mikey in studio following their pop-up art show over the weekend and ahead of their album release tour. Their new album, Voyager, drops tomorrow and features artwork by Lyle Hawthorne, which will also feature in the show?! Talk about multimedia, definitely not one to be missed. Tickets here.

I/V w/ Aaron Maclean: November 8, 2018

I/V w/ Aaron Maclean: November 8, 2018 I/V w/ Aaron Maclean: November 8, 2018, 26.97 MB
Thu 8 Nov 2018

We're talking food, not the tastiest place to eat, or the trendiest veg in season, but what kind of social, environmental and cultural impacts does food have? Aaron Maclean, the instigator of Stone Soup Syndicate, talks about decolonising your palette, the impact of the fishing industry and hey, you can grow your own veges from your own backyard (because we can all afford those, right?).

I/V w/ Jasmine Balmer: November 8, 2018

I/V w/ Jasmine Balmer: November 8, 2018 I/V w/ Jasmine Balmer: November 8, 2018, 22.77 MB
Thu 8 Nov 2018

Jasmine, aka Being., joins Mikey in studio to talk about supporting Ben Ottewell and a variety of thrilling upcoming gigs. Talking songwriting process, writer's block, and other such parts of the creative process.

Don't miss out on seeing Jasmine open for Ottewell, get your tickets HERE.

I/V w/ Akiko Kurematsu: November 1, 2018

I/V w/ Akiko Kurematsu: November 1, 2018 I/V w/ Akiko Kurematsu: November 1, 2018, 35.86 MB
Thu 1 Nov 2018

Cuisine expert, Akiko Kurematsu, joins Mikey and Tess for Breakfast this morning, bringing along a traditional Japanese style tasting. Baker's Diary have provided a banquet for Breakfast this morning, and we're trying all sorts of new things. Join us for a culinary adventure, where there are treats aplenty!

I/V w/ Dean Hapeta: October 30, 2018

I/V w/ Dean Hapeta: October 30, 2018 I/V w/ Dean Hapeta: October 30, 2018, 52.13 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

New Zealand rap icon, Dean Hapeta, chats to Mike about his group, Upper Hutt Posse, and their legacy. After recently being announced as the 2018 Music Hall of Fame & Legacy Award recipient, Dean chats about their music, how they paved a way for rap in New Zealand, and the importance of activism in music. 

I/V w/ Gina Hara: October 25, 2018

I/V w/ Gina Hara: October 25, 2018 I/V w/ Gina Hara: October 25, 2018, 21.75 MB
Thu 25 Oct 2018

Geek Girls is Gina Hara's debut feature film, a documentary about women in the 'geek' industry; professional gamers, cute dresses, fake names, and death threats. Gina chats with Mikey about her own experience of stepping out of the geek closet, as she puts it and the kind of alienation that goes on in this community. It's not to be missed, get your tickets here.