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95bFM's daily magazine show, a signature mix of arts, culture, interviews & features, and great music. The Morning Glory bCast features full shows and feature interviews.
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Thursday Morning Glory w/ Emma: 16 April 2026

Thursday Morning Glory w/ Emma: 16 April 2026 Thursday Morning Glory w/ Emma: 16 April 2026, 165.09 MB
Thu 16 Apr 2026

It was a busy show today, with Thursday host Emma Gleason joined by actors Alex Tarrant and Niwa Whatuira to discuss their new film Sgt Haane, in cinemas nationwide April 30. Later in the show, she also chats to Wellington musician Ali Whitton about his new album Between the Forest and the Stars, which is released today.

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Morning Glory w/ Liv + Māmā Michelle: Rāapa 15 Āperira, 2026

Morning Glory w/ Liv + Māmā Michelle: Rāapa 15 Āperira, 2026 Morning Glory w/ Liv + Māmā Michelle: Rāapa 15 Āperira, 2026, 166.62 MB
Wed 15 Apr 2026

liv's mom is back and she has waiata to play for you! featuring goldenhorse, the holidaymakers, and SO MUCH MORE! whakarongo mai nei! 

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Morning Glory with Basspunkk: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Morning Glory with Basspunkk: Tuesday 14 April 2026 Morning Glory with Basspunkk: Tuesday 14 April 2026, 166.58 MB
Tue 14 Apr 2026

Basspunkk filling in for Sam Clark on Morning Glory

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Morning Glory with Huia: Rāmere, Friday 10th April

Morning Glory with Huia: Rāmere, Friday 10th April Morning Glory with Huia: Rāmere, Friday 10th April, 164.92 MB
Fri 10 Apr 2026

This Morning Glory Huia dove into a few different genres. She played new tracks from Courtney Barnett and School Fair which later morphed into a small inpromptu britpop segment. Leading into Fancy New band the tunes moved to some local rap/hiphop for this weeks artist Joe Foley playing songs under 'Sophisticated Sarcasm'. 

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Thursday Morning Glory w/ Emma: 9 April 2026

Thursday Morning Glory w/ Emma: 9 April 2026 Thursday Morning Glory w/ Emma: 9 April 2026, 166.58 MB
Thu 9 Apr 2026

Today on Morning Glory, Thursday host Emma Gleason interviews Frankie Curac and Nikkie Rich from Wellington band Niko Ne Zna. Today's show features music from them, as well as Hun Lynch, Fazerdaze, Kim Gordon, Garageland, Mbongwana Star and more.

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Morning Glory w/ Liv: Rāapa 8 Āperira, 2026

Morning Glory w/ Liv: Rāapa 8 Āperira, 2026 Morning Glory w/ Liv: Rāapa 8 Āperira, 2026, 166.49 MB
Wed 8 Apr 2026

it's wednesday, it's time to lock in, shit might be hitting the fan but i got songs for u to cry to and songs to shake ass to so kinda the whole human experience in one show! featuring kōrero with kipling dc about his upcoming NZICF show and bird talk with piet tuinder as always xoxo liv

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Morning Glory w/ TAKATAPUNANI: Rātū 7th April

Morning Glory w/ TAKATAPUNANI: Rātū 7th April Morning Glory w/ TAKATAPUNANI: Rātū 7th April, 165.25 MB
Tue 7 Apr 2026

TAKUTAPUNANI, or Asher, covers her first 95bFM show for Sam!

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Morning Glory w/ Fern: 6 April 2026

Morning Glory w/ Fern: 6 April 2026 Morning Glory w/ Fern: 6 April 2026 , 358.26 MB
Mon 6 Apr 2026

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Morning Glory with Huia: Rāmere, Friday 3rd April

Morning Glory with Huia: Rāmere, Friday 3rd April Morning Glory with Huia: Rāmere, Friday 3rd April, 161.68 MB
Fri 3 Apr 2026

This Morning Glory, Huia and her friend Leni warmed the airwaves with a cluster of cruisy tunes to start the long weekend off B-eautiful note! 

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Morning Glory w/ Jacinda: Rāpare 2nd April, 2026

Morning Glory w/ Jacinda: Rāpare 2nd April, 2026 Morning Glory w/ Jacinda: Rāpare 2nd April, 2026, 169.45 MB
Thu 2 Apr 2026

Jacinda does her first show, covering for Emma while she's across the ditch is Australia!

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Guest Interview w/ Alex Tarrant and Niwa Whatuira: Thursday 16 April, 2026

Guest Interview w/ Alex Tarrant and Niwa Whatuira: Thursday 16 April, 2026 Guest Interview w/ Alex Tarrant and Niwa Whatuira: Thursday 16 April, 2026, 29.66 MB
Thu 16 Apr 2026

Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason is joined in the 95bFM studio by actors Alex Tarrant and Niwa Whatuira, who star in the new local docu-drama Sgt Haane. Directed by Tearepa Kahi, the film tells the true story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi, a soldier in the 28th Māori Battalion, covering his life, legacy and his company's critical attack on a fortified Axis post in Tunisia during World War II. Tarrant and Whatuira tell what it was like stepping into such big shoes, how they prepared, and what perspective can be gained from the powerful new film. Sgt Haane is released nationwide on April 30, with an additional 10 days of commemorative screenings from April 20-29, including Anzac Day.

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Guest Interview w/ Ali Whitton: Thursday 16 April, 2026

Guest Interview w/ Ali Whitton: Thursday 16 April, 2026 Guest Interview w/ Ali Whitton: Thursday 16 April, 2026, 33.42 MB
Thu 16 Apr 2026

Thursday host Emma Gleason chats to Te Whanganui-a-Tara-based folk artist Ali Whitton about his cosy new album, Between the Forest and the Starswhich is out today.

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Fancy New Band W/ Joe Foley, Sophisticated Sarcasm

Fancy New Band W/ Joe Foley, Sophisticated Sarcasm Fancy New Band W/ Joe Foley, Sophisticated Sarcasm , 34.7 MB
Fri 10 Apr 2026

For Fancy New Band today Huia was joined by Grey Lynn based rapper, Joe Foley who was showcasing his current project 'Sophisticated Sarcasm' to which the name says it all, he's able to blend well thought out lyricism, cheeky remarks and still pull a strong sense of vulnerability and honesty to his art. 

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Guest Interview w/ Niko Ne Zna: Thursday 9 April, 2025

Guest Interview w/ Niko Ne Zna: Thursday 9 April, 2026 Guest Interview w/ Niko Ne Zna: Thursday 9 April, 2026, 46.04 MB
Thu 9 Apr 2026

Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason talks to Frankie Curac and Nikkie Rich from Niko Ne Zna ahead of their Auckland shows. The Wellington-based Balkan brass band is heading up to play at Leigh Sawmill on Friday April 10 and at the Dalmatian Cultural Society in Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday 11 April (tickets are still available for both dates). They discuss their distinctive sound, how the band started and what to expect from their live shows. (Plus how their music ended up in What We Do In The Shadows and where to get good Balkan food in Auckland.)

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Guest Interview w/ Kipling DC

Guest Interview w/ Kipling DC Guest Interview w/ Kipling DC, 21.77 MB
Wed 8 Apr 2026

liv chats to Kipling DC about his nomination for the prestigious billy t award and his upcoming show, Skuxx Cowboys get lonely sometimes too in the 2026 New Zealand International Comedy Festival! tickets to kip's show available here!

Me and All My Homies Love Native Manu: Weka

Me and All My Homies Love Native Manu: Weka Me and All My Homies Love Native Manu: Weka, 25.3 MB
Wed 8 Apr 2026

this week we are talking weka! a rapscallion rail according to piet. listen to hear about liv's special weka encounter. whakarongo mai nei!

link to piet's notes here!

Me and All My Homies Love Native Manu: Kea

Me and All My Homies Love Native Manu: Kea Me and All My Homies Love Native Manu: Kea, 31.06 MB
Wed 1 Apr 2026

are u feeling a lil cheekiana, do you like rubber and assorted car parts, do you classify yourself as an extrovert? well do we have the perfect manu for you! this week e te whānau, we are talking about the kea! a special olive-coloured parrot now located only in te wai pounamu, and a tāonga species for kai tahu! whakarongo mai nei xo

link to piet's notes about the kea Here!

Guest Interview w/ MOHI: Rāapa 1 Āperira, 2026

Guest Interview w/ MOHI: Rāapa 1 Āperira, 2026 Guest Interview w/ MOHI: Rāapa 1 Āperira, 2026, 19.54 MB
Wed 1 Apr 2026

liv chats to MOHI about his upcoming show at the tuning fork as part of the next on kaupapa! you can buy a ticket here boizzzz here!

Fancy New Band with Young Baptist: 27 March, 2026

Fancy New Band with Young Baptist: 27 March, 2026 Fancy New Band with Young Baptist: 27 March, 2026, 38.66 MB
Fri 27 Mar 2026

After a hiatus following their first release in 2019, Young Baptist are back with new material. The Tāmaki Makaurau four-piece is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Collins, drummer Emlyn Williams, Tim Burrows on lead guitar, and Nico Fitzpatrick on bass. Whakarongo mai nei to hear their forthcoming singles, plus a live version of a tune familiar to bFM listeners, Ice Cold Sensation. Keep an ear out for more recorded tunes set for release this year. 

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Guest Interview w/ Bub's Priya Sami: Thursday March 26, 2026

Guest Interview w/ Bub's Priya Sami: Thursday March 26, 2026 Guest Interview w/ Bub's Priya Sami: Thursday March 26, 2026, 37.96 MB
Thu 26 Mar 2026

Priya Sami stops by the 95bFM studio to talk about Bub, her Taite-nominated music project. Bub's debut album, Can't Even, is a finalist for Best Independent Debut. Priya tells Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason how it feels to have songs she began writing as a teenager acknowledged for such a prestigious prize. They also discuss The Strokes, The Warriors and using music as a coping mechanism. Priya is playing at the Powerstation tonight with The Beths. You can buy Bub's album (irridescent purple vinyl!) on Bandcamp and at all good music stores now.

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