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95bFM Breakfast with Rachel

Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 23, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 23, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 23, 2023, 241.37 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2023

On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the deputy leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about new policies from National regarding mobile phones in schools, transport and cancer drug funding. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, which is filled with strawberry feather stars- which are less delightful looking than they sound. Pati AF is in the studio to talk about her upcoming gig, ‘The Happy Hour’ this Friday at Casette Nine. Salene advises the listeners on renting worries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 22, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 22, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 22, 2023, 243.58 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2023

Craig guesses a Lou Reed track from just one second of the song, and donates a can of berries to the City Mission. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the FIFA Women's World Cup, the green compost bins across the city and voting from councillors to petition central government about transport decisions in Auckland. Jujulipps is in the studio chatting about her new single Airplane Mode, and its accompanying music video. During Stage Direction we cross live to Edinburgh where Alice Canton gives us a rundown of the artistic prowess going on over there right now. We also speak to Katie Shaw about their show 200 Minds, which opens at Basement Theatre tonight. I-Ting Chuang is on Ready Steady Learn from the School of Architecture and Planning for a chat about prioritising green spaces for those who need them most. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 21, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 21, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 21, 2023, 240.89 MB
Mon 21 Aug 2023

We dip into some Fashun with Rogue Fashion Show NZ; Kat Aucamp and Billy Blamires are in the studio to talk about the runway show on August 25th. Monoga.my is in the studio selecting some tracks and chatting about bRave this Friday night where they'll play alongside Hasji, Kieran Tahir, Caru, Left Hand Loz and Birkenthot. On Loose Reads, Suri’s reviewing The Gospel of Orla: A Novel, by Eoghan Walls. Kasper and Macy are in to talk about Making Ends Meet: a benefit show for Auckland City Mission, on the 26th August at St Kevins Arcade, the underground. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 18, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 18, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 18, 2023, 239.18 MB
Fri 18 Aug 2023

We zip through the SRN portal to have a Breakfast Buffet with Dave Borrie down at Ōtepoti's Radio One. Dr Kirsten Zemke talks to us about beatboxing on Travelling Tunes. D.C. Maxwell is in the studio for a kōrero about his debut album Lone Rider, which is out today. Litia Tuiburelevu, resident Viewmaster, reviews Boots Riley’s I’m a Virgo. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 17, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 17, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 17, 2023, 240.71 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Andrew Maitai from The Fuzzies is in the studio talking about the band’s new single Cupid, which is the title track from their forthcoming album, out September 22. Natural Ange chats magnesium, cognitive support and headache remedies. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 16, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 16, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 16, 2023, 242.49 MB
Wed 16 Aug 2023

Rob Bollix talks animal cooperation on The Mind Trench, and we all discuss how haunting honey badgers are. JY and Matt Hunter from The Circling Sun are in the studio to talk about their show this Friday night at Whammy Bar, and play us a recording from their last show. Salene chats about hoardings on rental fences during election season, and lease conditions midway through the period on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 15, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 15, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 15, 2023, 243.45 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2023

A quickfire round of Second Guessing has one hit of one second guessed in mere moments. Tortillas are in the shopping basket at the request of a song-savvy listener. On Isthmus'n That, Desley Simpson speaks to Rachel about the recent six month mark since Cyclone Gabrielle, and the meeting in Piha, as well as the flood mapping tool released by council. AJA dials in to talk about her new single Te Reo ki Whakarongotai, which has a beautiful accompanying music video. Milo Cawthorne is on Stage Direction, chatting about his role as two guinea pigs in the Nightsong production, I Want To Be Happy. Emma Nolan joins us for Ready Steady Learn, talking about her research into breast cancer at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, that creates 3D living tissue models. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 14, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 14, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 14, 2023, 241.36 MB
Mon 14 Aug 2023

Penelope Noir kicks off our Monday morning right with a discussion about the FIFA Women's Women's World Cup kits. 'Tis the season for that Fashun! Gideon Voon (guitar) and Filiva’a James (vocals/keytar) from Shepherds Reign are in to talk about the band’s new single, Nafanua, from their forthcoming album. On Loose Reads, Jenna beams in from the bustling Mt Eden shops to chat about the winners of the Children’s Book Awards last week. David White, director and writer of Far North is in to talk about the stranger than fiction story that airs this evening on TV3 and streams on ThreeNow. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 11, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 11, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 11, 2023, 239.73 MB
Fri 11 Aug 2023

We zoom through the SRN portal to catch up with Maggie on the Radio Active Breakfast Show for a Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke explores magical songs on Travelling Tunes. Mim Jensen dials in from Ōtautahi to chat about her EP Emotional Affair, released today. After a bMovies takeover, TV chat is back- and we're pleased to say that Litia Tuiburelevu is our new resident Viewmaster. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 10, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 10, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 10, 2023, 243.33 MB
Thu 10 Aug 2023

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about climate issues leading up to the election, including discussion around the Waitematā harbour crossings, BlackRock investment in energy and policy documents released by Megan Woods regarding energy. Lucinda Bennett brings us the infamous Girl Dinner rhetoric, on Breakfast Food, otherwise known as guilty pleasures, picky dinner, or as one listener suggests, 'Bad Dad Dinner'. Hannah Everingham is giving us an early spin of her single Mercury that’s out 17th August, and she’ll play Wine Cellar with support from Samara Alofa that evening to kick off her tour. The Hobby Goblins return to show us their gem art, category; Rogue Kmart. An unprecented tie leads to Stella choosing the winner with divine birthday power. We also recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

Loose Reads w/ Jenna: June 17, 2024

Loose Reads w/ Jenna: June 17, 2024 Loose Reads w/ Jenna: June 17, 2024, 6.06 MB
Mon 17 Jun 2024

Jenna reviews Hard by the Cloud House from Peter Walker on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: June 17, 2024

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: June 17, 2024 Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: June 17, 2024, 11.4 MB
Mon 17 Jun 2024

Pennie chats about the illustrious life and career of Naomi Campbell. 

I/V/ w Earth Tongue: 14 June, 2024

I/V/ w Earth Tongue: 14 June, 2024 I/V/ w Earth Tongue: 14 June, 2024, 22.55 MB
Fri 14 Jun 2024

Earth Tongue have a chat about their new record Great Haunting, out today. 

Travelling Tunes w/ Amelia Berry: June 14, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Amelia Berry: June 14, 2024 Travelling Tunes w/ Amelia Berry: June 14, 2024, 18.05 MB
Fri 14 Jun 2024

The excellent Amelia Berry takes care of Travelling Tunes in Dr Kirsten Zemke's absence, talking about twee (and setting the record straight). Thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w Angie McMahon: 14 June, 2024

I/V/ w Angie McMahon: 14 June, 2024 I/V/ w Angie McMahon: 14 June, 2024, 15.8 MB
Fri 14 Jun 2024

Angie McMahon talks to Rachel about her New Zealand show tomorrow night at the Powerstation, as part of the Making It Through Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: June 14, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: June 14, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: June 14, 2024, 8.32 MB
Fri 14 Jun 2024

Litia is in for Viewmaster, reviewing Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, the new show from Ryan Murphy. 

Greening Out w/ Jim: 13 June, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 13 June, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 13 June, 2024, 13.63 MB
Thu 13 Jun 2024

Jim chats garlic on Greening Out. Whakarongo mai nei!

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: June 13, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: June 13, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: June 13, 2024, 13.49 MB
Thu 13 Jun 2024

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the government's walking back of promised cancer drug funding, and agriculture being left out of ETS. 

I/V/ w Mads from HŌHĀ: 12 June, 2024

I/V/ w Mads from HŌHĀ: 12 June, 2024 I/V/ w Mads from HŌHĀ: 12 June, 2024, 19.86 MB
Wed 12 Jun 2024

Mads from HŌHĀ chats about their gig this Friday with U R A Tooth and Vegetable Machine Animal at Whammy Backroom. 

Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: June 12, 2024

Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: June 12, 2024 Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: June 12, 2024, 7.53 MB
Wed 12 Jun 2024

 Justine answers your employment and union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!