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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 with Rachel: Rāpare, March 16, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, March 16, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, March 16, 2023, 241.81 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

It's showtime! On Political Commentary, we have a special edition in which India Logan-Riley from A Better Budget for Auckland speaks to Rachel about the group's aims and reasoning. Delaney Mes chats nostalgic school lunches and minimising food waste on Breakfast Food. Space Ghost comes into the studio to play some tracks and talk to Rachel about his upcoming set at Beacon Festival (this weekend!). The wonderful Mokotron also comes up to the studio, to spin some unreleased tracks and chat about their first live performance as Mokotron in Ōtautahi. Whakarongo mai nei!

 

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāapa, March 15, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāapa, March 15, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāapa, March 15, 2023, 243.49 MB
Wed 15 Mar 2023

The mid-week show brings all sorts to your airwaves (and ear holes). On What's Up, Marama Davidson dials in to talk to Rachel about the government's reprioritisations, the conversation around mitigation vs adaptation and the teachers strike tomorrow. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, where we talk bees (on the b). Daniel Mateo, a dancer in an Auckland Arts Festival show Sandsong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert comes into the studio to talk about the group's work. Riot Gull dials in from Ōtepoti to talk about their upcoming performances in Tāmaki Makaurau, and their soon-to-be-released album. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rātu, March 14, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rātu, March 14, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rātu, March 14, 2023, 241.98 MB
Tue 14 Mar 2023

Welcome to another Tuesday in the endless parade of time. Today, Rachel chats to Steve Newall, progammer for the NZ International Fraud Film Festival, about exposing the underbelly of fraud via film. On Stage Direction, Aaron Richardson comes up to the studio to talk about the return season of The Wedding. Ready Steady Learn serves us some knowledge, as Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu chats to Rachel about her group's recently published research into how marketing strategies in supermarkets affect our food choices. Whakarongo mai nei!

 

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāhina, March 13, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāhina, March 13, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāhina, March 13, 2023, 242.75 MB
Mon 13 Mar 2023

Welcome to another week, whānau! On Fashun, Penelope Noir brings us the origins of sailor suits. Overmono phones in to chat to Rachel about their performance in Aotearoa, and upcoming album. On Loose Reads, Jenna gives us a rundown of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards finalists. Justine answers all of your employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei. 

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 10, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 10, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 10, 2023, 242.6 MB
Fri 10 Mar 2023

We made it to the end of the week, whānau. On today's show, we graze at the Breakfast Buffet, chatting to Liam from RDU (Ōtautahi's finest). Travelling Tunes takes us on a trip around the world of numbers in songs- it's prolific. Jen Cloher comes into the studio and graces our ears with two beautiful waita from their new album I Am The River, The River Is Me - Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au. On Viewmaster, Sam sings the praises of Rūrangi (which you can watch on Neon). Brandn Shiraz comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about his self-titled EP that dropped today. Whakarongo mai nei. 

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, March 9, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, March 9, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, March 9, 2023, 243.88 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

A much more serene show today, lacking in fire alarms. But not lacking in content! Rod Oram dials in for some Political Commentary, to speak to Rachel about the proposed Auckland Council Budget, and discourse around mitigation and adaptation. Delaney Mes brings the autumnal vibes on Breakfast Food, chatting about pies and crumbles. Pete from Surf Friends comes up to the studio to chat about their new single Woohoo ahead of their album's release (Sonic Waves is out next week!). Pickle Darling speaks to Rachel about their upcoming trip to America for South by Southwest, and their new single. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāapa, March 8, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāapa, March 8, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāapa, March 8, 2023, 243.89 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2023

Fire alarms, new producers, great tunes- Wednesday brings it all. On The Mind Trench, Rob Bollix improves our lives by telling us which habits improve cognitive function. Billie from the Hollywood Avondale comes up with Louisa Nicklin to chat to Rachel about the Hollywood Avondale's special screening of Meet Me in the Bathroom. The Auckland Arts Festival joy continues as Eric Beauchesne, Associate Artistic Director of Revisor, comes into the studio to talk about the show's history and opening night (tomorrow!). Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rātu, March 7, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rātu, March 7, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rātu, March 7, 2023, 243.5 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

Welcome to a stacked show! The Deputy Mayor, Desley Simpson, dials in to speak to Rachel about regional parks that are still closed, frustrations from Muriwai residents over uncertainty and some budget updates now that submissions are open. Jujulipps comes up to the studio to chat about her recent performance at Alfred's, and her upcoming appearance at Cross Street Music Festival. On Stage Direction, Louise Jiang speaks to Rachel about her solo work Actor//Android (which opens tonight at Basement Theatre!). Dr Claudia Gomez a lecturer in the School of Critical Studies in Education, Ready Steady Learn about her co-authored novel Slow Wonder.

 

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāhina, March 6, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāhina, March 6, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāhina, March 6, 2023, 243.96 MB
Mon 6 Mar 2023

Welcome to another week of Breakfast! On Fashun, Penelope Noir brings us a continuation of the colour matching trend- what colours are the go for television, and what totally ruins the shot? Hybrid Rose comes into the studio to chat about her upcoming single Planet Intercourse. Suri recommends a brand new novel from Bret Easton Ellis on Loose Reads, and Salene gives us the renting lowdown on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 3, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 3, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 3, 2023, 242.79 MB
Fri 3 Mar 2023

Happy Friday, whānau! On Travelling Tunes Rachel speaks to Dr. Zemke about bad pitch, and why it's so enjoyable to some (and detestable to others). Dylan Pellett from Independent Music NZ Inc. comes into the studio to announce the Taite Music Prize finalists for 2023! On Viewmaster, Sam gives us the lowdown on a low-effort superhero watch, Extraordinary. Finally, Rachel speaks to Ataahua Papa, Kaihautū Māori of the Auckland Arts Festival, about the event's triumphant return to Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!

Greening Out w/ Jim: 27 June, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 27 June, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 27 June, 2024, 7.23 MB
Thu 27 Jun 2024

Jim chats about how to reset your garden and brain for Matariki.

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 27 June, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 27 June, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 27 June, 2024, 8.4 MB
Thu 27 Jun 2024

On the last Breakfast Food with both Rachel, Stella and Lucinda, we chat about what our final meals would be.

I/V/ w beet-wix: 27 June, 2024

I/V/ w beet-wix: 27 June, 2024 I/V/ w beet-wix: 27 June, 2024, 17.51 MB
Thu 27 Jun 2024

beet-wix chats about the Cryathalon and new tracks!

I/V/ w Japes: 26 June, 2024

I/V/ w Japes: 26 June, 2024 I/V/ w Japes: 26 June, 2024, 21.01 MB
Wed 26 Jun 2024

Japes yarns about their new track Lighter Thief. 

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: June 26, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: June 26, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: June 26, 2024, 12.53 MB
Wed 26 Jun 2024

Rob Bollix talks space brain on The Mind Trench, and shares a fantastic poem.

I/V/ w Dateline: 26 June, 2024

I/V/ w Dateline: 26 June, 2024 I/V/ w Dateline: 26 June, 2024, 17.7 MB
Wed 26 Jun 2024

 Katie from Dateline is chatting about the band’s new single, Hands. 

Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: June 26, 2024

Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: June 26, 2024 Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: June 26, 2024, 10.42 MB
Wed 26 Jun 2024

Justine helps you with your union and employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Kiani Stevenson: 25 June, 2024

Ready Steady Learn w/ Kiani Stevenson: 25 June, 2024 Ready Steady Learn w/ Kiani Stevenson: 25 June, 2024, 7.07 MB
Tue 25 Jun 2024

Kiani Stevenson is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research into integrating cultural support into triage services for the mental health of rangatahi. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w Dbldbl: 25 June, 2024

I/V/ w Dbldbl: 25 June, 2024 I/V/ w Dbldbl: 25 June, 2024, 20.57 MB
Tue 25 Jun 2024

Dbldbl is in the studio for a chat about their show for Matariki this weekend with AUNTY EL, Swizl Jager & Morningsteppa at Whammy bar on Thursday night. 

I/V/ w Salvia Palth: 25 June, 2024

I/V/ w Salvia Palth: 25 June, 2024 I/V/ w Salvia Palth: 25 June, 2024, 25.15 MB
Tue 25 Jun 2024

We listen to a conversation between Keria Patterson and Salvia Palth about Salvia Palth’s new surprise album, last chance to see.