Just one Christmas song, James Brown "Santa Claus Go Straight To the Ghetto", from a Christmas album he did in 1968 called "A Soulful Christmas". That's my offering for the silly season, otherwise it's always the season for great roots music. A bit of a technical blue to start with - heck what's new? But after that it was plain sailing.
For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Manukau City Councillor Lotu Fuli. Lotu discussed the looming job losses at the council as well as Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson’s comments around trimming the fat and losing some ‘nice to haves’. Simon began by asking Lotu how the budget hole has deepened.
For this week’s City Counselling, Beth caught up with Counsellor for Waitakere Shane Henderson about Auckland Council’s desire to increase police presence in the city centre and the Council’s decision to purchase a 12 million dollar property bordering the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: it's a very spooky Halloween special (well, not _really_); Pennie introduces us to The Vampire's Wife; we get behind a bid to help Beastwars f*ck cancer; Phil Brough tells us about his award winning short, Fire in Cardboard City; Aidee tried to watch a scary movie and ended up comic/festive; and Lucy Vete describes her work referencing Tongan diaspora through architectural practice.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian doesn't quite know how much thanks to give for Daddy's Home 2; the bell's been tolling for Kirsten; Kate's got some great stage recommendations; and Reuben's only gone and broken Studio Three.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: PM Ardern tackles some tough issues; Mike and Sarah are dancing with the holiday pressures; Jenna knows just what to buy the 'wokest' member of your extended family; and Ange has some sage advice for the party season.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: 'Do I Make You Feel Shy?' - hope not, 'cause Connan's coming; a reminder that we should think about the wider Auckland community this holiday season; Alex educates us all on The Girlfriend Experience; and Victoria + Penelope are off to change the world.
Today on your bFM Breakfast Club, live from Real Groovy Records: straight off a plane, Fabian turns up in person - surprise!; delicious, delicious deli breakfast treats; Hans Pucket bring the bass-walk dance moves; Dr. Zemke and Mike search for missing clarinet; The Beths make everyone goddamn swoon; and the Real Groovy staff field an insane number of noise complaints. Legends.
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