Dr. Maria reviews the latest instalment in the Godzilla franchise, Shin Godzilla. With an origin story that now references the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, what else can the 31st iteration of the beloved lizard narrative bring to the table?
The Gang of Four with Renee.
Featuring a random Friday evening selection, including Bob Mould, the late Roberta Flack, a bit of Aphex Twin and the Kiwi Classic Throwback. (Hint: they're playing their final shows soon!)
Yesterday was an historic day for Australia. The postal survey vote for marriage equality returned an overwhelming 61% yes vote, so now a bill can make its way through the senate and Australia can experience marriage reform, something new Zealand achieved four years ago. I spoke earlier with Labour MP Louisa Wall who wrote the New Zealand bill, about marriage equality, and the road thus far in both New Zealand and Australia.
Theo Gold comes in with some sneaky first spins in tow. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about his upcoming album Thundering Prince of the Devil Bony Devil which is out late September! You can also catch him play at Wine Cellar on the 18th of August.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: After the tragedy on Friday, it's undeniably a sombre Monday; Pennie joins Mikey in studio with special guests from the Fashun world; Professor Peter Lineham talks about the tragedy with Mike; Jenna brings in some books that help our perspective; and Natural Ange is doing what she can to help you grieve. Hard to know what to say, so we're looking to music for solace.
Dr. Maria Walls... Witch doctor Maria Walls? Who's a witch? 'I Am Not a Witch' is the film of Maria's fancy this week. And it's a winner! But spolier alert; Dr. Maria Walls is NOT a witch.
More than 200 homes have been red-stickered, and at least 5000 have been damaged after the devastating deluge across Tāmaki Makaurau and the upper North Island.
Experts are warning that health hazards such as mould and contamination could be waiting for residents returning to their flood damaged homes.
News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Senior Lecturer at the Massey University School of Built Environment, Dr Mikael Boulic, who says Auckland’s current conditions are the “worst case scenario” for mould to grow.
We started off our interview discussing what steps people should take when cleaning up their wet property.
Peter Dickens from the New Zealand Music Foundation popped up to the studio to chat about Mental Health Awareness Week and play some songs for My Morning Mixtape.
Bob Mould - See A Little Light
Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm
Au/Ra, CamelPhat - Panic Room - Club Mix
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