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.
We speak silly nonsense on Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, discussing songs that use gibberish. Ebony Lamb is dialling in to talk about her self titled solo debut album released via Slowtime Records and upcoming tour to celebrate, kicking off October 27 (tickets from Banished Music). Our Viewmaster, Litia Tuiburelevu, reviews the second season of Raised By Refugees. Michael Cathro of Ha The Unclear is chatting about the band’s new single, FISH. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Amara Rata is on Political Commentary, speaking about responses from political parties in Aotearoa regarding the situation in Gaza. We talk meatballs on Breakfast Food with Lucinda Bennett. Milk Tooth (from Te Whanganui-A-Tara) are chatting about their debut track Liquid and upcoming show at Neck of the Woods on Saturday October 21st as part of their tour, celebrating the release of their upcoming single, Voyager which we give a sneaky early spin. The Hobby Goblins put on their Sports Team hat to talk about their fundraiser screening of The Beths Auckland Concert Film at the Hollywood Avondale so they can make their very own horror movie this summer! On a related note, under the Goblin Hat, they showcase their horror movie knitting. Erny Belle is in the studio to talk about her new single out today, Pitt Stop, the third single to be released from her forthcoming sophomore album Not Your Cupid which is out Friday 10th November via Flying Nun Records. Whakarongo mai nei!
On The Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, the Bard of Bollix talks Beakhoven's Feather Symphony (AKA classical music for chickens). KMTP is in the studio to chat about their recent album release and the midst of their tour, with an upcoming show in Auckland. Steph from Fake Purr is chatting about their one-off show at Whammy Bar this Saturday. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own, speaking about renters rights, potential no cause evictions and weird landlord set-ups. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the election results and what they might mean for local government, the Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels outline for the next three years and an update on the Tāmaki Makaurau Tauawhi Kaumātua Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan. Buzz Moller from Voom chats about the Save the b fundraising gig, and his time at the station. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Louise Jiang and Nuanzhi Zheng are in the studio to talk about their upcoming work, Chick Habit opening 24 October at Basement Theatre. On Ready Steady Learn, Amy Garrett from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is in the studio to talk about her research into investigating the uterus and how in the end we might be able to help conditions like endometriosis, extreme period pains and pre-term labour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir talks about sneakerheads, and the new TVNZ+ show hosted by Amon Tyson from SWIDT on Fashun. Rachel speaks to Blondshell about the release of her deluxe edition of her self-titled album, and her upcoming performance at Laneway 2024 in Aotearoa. On Loose Reads Suri reviews Doppelganger: A Trip Into The Mirror World, from Naomi Klein. Eamon Edmundson-Wells is speaking about the MEL Sample Library Collection at Audio Foundation Records. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore nightcore and songs sped up for Tik Tok. We share a chat Stella had with Jamila Woods before the release of her album Water Made Us, which is out today. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Everything Now, a teen drama comedy streaming on Netflix. Tyley, guitarist and vocalis from Lizard Prom is dialling in from the Hawkes Bay to talk about the release of their new EP, Thanks for Everything I had a Wonderful Time which is out today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary before the election this weekend, speaking to Rachel about recent polls, increasing support for minor parties, discourse around a potential hung parliament and debates as of late. Lucinda Bennett talks about kai for election night on Breakfast Food. Demarnia Lloyd from Cloudboy chats about the Down at the End of the Garden 20th anniversary tour. Jim beams in Live From A Slide on Greening Out to tell us about growing gorgeous gardens when working with limited space. Natural Ange is in the studio to answer your questions about holistic health. We recap your Top 10. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the Deputy Leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about the finance debate, National's fiscal plan and National's last week of campaign priorities. Rob Bollix takes us to the world of puppets and joint audience appreciation (and heartrates) on The Mind Trench. Gregg Slatter of Big Scout chats about the band's new single, DONUT. Justine assists with your union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about $2 billion flood buyout deal from council, the Waitematā Harbour sewage spill and a public health warning for Lake Wainamu. Mā and Wynona AKA Iti Bubbas are chatting about their new record, IDIOT CHECK. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Cathy Livermore, the acting Tempo Director chats about their 2023 festival. We have Anantha Narayanan on Ready Steady Learn, speaking about his research studying the use of music in the operating theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Listen back to Milly and Rosetta chatting with all the winners at the IMNZ Taite Music Prize 2026! They sat down after the awards with KOMMI on behalf of Marlon Williams, winner of the Taite Award for Te Whare Tīwekaweka, Geneva AM winner of Best Independent Debut for PIKIPIKI, Carmel Bennett winner of the Independent Spirit Award, and Newzician winners of the Outstanding Music Journalism award. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about changes to the legal loophole through which illegal boarding houses are operating in Tāmaki Makaurau, and the large amounts of reports of illegal dumping across the city. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Penelope Noir after the Taite Awards last night - to chat about all the best looks from the evening! Whakarongo mai nei!
As a little mid-week treat for you, Jenna is up in the studio chatting pukapuka for Loose Reads - after the long weekend! She chats with Rosetta and Milly about Lily King, who Jenna is chatting to at the Auckland Writers Festival on Sunday May 17! Whakarongo mai nei.
Gab Vincent joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about some of her mahi with the Auckland Writers Festival this year - including Streetside and Plot Twist, the latest addition to the lineup on May 17 which features a takeover at Q Theatre aimed at rangatahi! Whakarongo mai nei!