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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: Rāpare June 29, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare June 29, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare June 29, 2023, 242.33 MB
Thu 29 Jun 2023

Professor Robert Patman gives us some international Political Commentary about the attempted coup in Russia, and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' recent visit to China. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett gives the lowdown on sweet treat locations that are open in the late afternoon, for your winter wants. Hemi Hemingway chats about his forthcoming album, and shows across the motu, including one in Tāmaki Makaurau very soon. A new segment graces the airwaves- it's the Hobby Goblins (AKA the Top 10's Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin), who competitively craft over a fortnight, and bring their spoils into the studio for Rachel to judge. Losing craft is destroyed live on air- the stakes are high. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 28, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 28, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 28, 2023, 241.82 MB
Wed 28 Jun 2023

Rob Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench with an update on orcas, the history of a horse's toe count and a discussion about scientists imitating nature. SJD dials in from Ōtepoti to chat about his upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau as part of The Sweetheart Tour 2023. Elliot and Vincent are in the studio, having a kōrero with Rachel about upcoming gigs and projects. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu June 27, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu June 27, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu June 27, 2023, 241.23 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2023

A round of Second Guessing sees Gail donate a hot choccy mix to the Auckland City Mission after correctly guessing a great New Order track. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson the Deputy Mayor talks about council events for Matariki, AT’s rollout of new under 25 fees beginning on July and how the process of contacting storm-damaged homeowners is going. Sally Woodfield, general manager of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is in to talk about the programme for this year, announced just last night. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Uhyoung Choi, cast member of King Lear by the Auckland Theatre Company which is in the midst of its run. Danaé Larsen from the school of chemical sciences is in to talk about research on how texture affects our perception of food on Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina June 26, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina June 26, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina June 26, 2023, 241.24 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2023

Another week rears its head and we're here to take you through it! Joel from Eyegum Music Collective chats about Eyegum Scenic Tour #3, coming to Tāmaki Makaurau very soon. Jenna reviews a bonkers-sounding novel from Jen Beagin on Loose Reads, titled Big Swiss. Justine answers your union and employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella & Tuva'a: Rāmere June 23, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella & Tuva'a: Rāmere June 23, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Stella & Tuva'a: Rāmere June 23, 2023, 241.2 MB
Fri 23 Jun 2023

Stella and Tuva'a commandeer the Breakfast Ship while Rachel is away. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, she explores tunes produced by the legendary Quincy Jones. Matt Pender from OdESSA dials in to talk about the band's shows coming up across the motu. Johanna Cosgrove is our Viewmaster, reviewing the polarising sixth season of Black Mirror. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare June 22, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare June 22, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare June 22, 2023, 241.69 MB
Thu 22 Jun 2023

Today on Political Commentary, Rod Oram speaks to Rachel about Michael Wood's resignation, National’s emissions policy, proposals for shifting the ETS to make it an incentive to reduce emissions rather than offsetting in forests and contrasts our climate policies from major parties with the major party plans of the UK. Lucinda Bennett is on Breakfast Food, chatting about warming winter fare for winter solstice. Taebz is in the studio chatting about his new single featuring hanbee, Out Of Touch, as well as his EP, Serum. Gussie of Earth Tongue has a kōrero about Earth Tongue's upcoming performance at Night Light FestivalBrad Walkington from The Situations dials in to talk about the band’s new single, No Plan No Pack and upcoming shows across the country. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 21, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 21, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 21, 2023, 240.61 MB
Wed 21 Jun 2023

This hump day, on What's Up with Nicola Willis, the Deputy Leader of the National party dials in to talk to Rachel about National's agricultural emissions policy and their harnessing biotech policy, as well as leader Christopher Luxon's comments around longer gang sentencing. On The Mind Trench, Rob Bollix details the killer whales that are attacking super yachts out in the seas. Siena and Jasmine from Rockin Relief, are in to talk about the all-ages gig this Friday, fundraising for UKRAINIUM. Sarah Mary Chadwick dials in from Naarm to chat about her new single Shitty Town, and active projects. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu June 20, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu June 20, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu June 20, 2023, 241.37 MB
Tue 20 Jun 2023

On Isthmus'n That, we have a special edition with Mat Tucker, the Group Recovery Manager for the January Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, where he speaks to Rachel about recovery on the West Coast, and cordon lifting on Muriwai and Bethells Beaches. Jess B chats about her new single Moment, and upcoming shows across the motu. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Carrie Rudzinski and Olivia Hall about their show, The Bitching Hour. Professor Jay Marlowe, co-director of the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies talks to Rachel about World Refugee Day (which is today) on Ready Steady Learn, and the open-access paper he has recently published about economic outcomes for those of refugee origins in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina June 19, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina June 19, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina June 19, 2023, 242.67 MB
Mon 19 Jun 2023

Welcome to another week, whānau! Penelope Noir returns from abroad and treats us to some Fashun- she details the very cursed, very bizarre bearskin caps which are part of the ceremonial military uniform in the UK. Pickle Darling dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new album, Laundromat. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Yellowface, a new novel from Rebecca F. Kuang. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own, covering off the ghastly rental stories and concerns of the listeners. Whakarongo mai nei!

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

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 16, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa June 16, 2023, 241.09 MB
Fri 16 Jun 2023

Happy Friday, whānau! Today on Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us some tunes that embody the spirit of masculinity. Sarah Thomson is our Viewmaster, reviewing the outrageously good Australian-made show, Deadloch. The crew from Mānuka Recordings come in with Eo to talk about his single Tell Me, out today! Dusty and Ghos are in the studio to talk about their project Mokomokai and the second album release from the group of collaborators, WHAKAREHU. 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. 

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!

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. 

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 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. 

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!

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. 

What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: June 12, 2024

What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: June 12, 2024 What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: June 12, 2024, 5.86 MB
Wed 12 Jun 2024

 Rachel speaks to the leader of the opposition about the recent Budget and action against the Fast Track Approvals Bill.

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.