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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: Rāmere, March 17, 2023

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 17, 2023 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāmere, March 17, 2023, 242.76 MB
Fri 17 Mar 2023

Welcome to Friday! This morning on Breakfast Buffet, the SRN portal spits us out in Manawatū, to chat with Radio Control's Jordan. On Travelling Tunes, Kirsten Zemke brings us boogie woogie. Ahead of Beacon Festival, Ruby Savage and Shy One visit the studio to spin some tracks with the flavour of their weekend sets. The Viewmaster yarns about Daisy Jones and the Six (streaming on Amazon Prime). Sam Morgan dials in from Pōneke to chat to Rachel about his podcast Able Audio, which explores the intersection of disability and music technology. Whakarongo mai nei! 

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!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Eileen Joy: Rātu May 26, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Eileen Joy: Rātu May 26, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Eileen Joy: Rātu May 26, 2026, 48.99 MB
Tue 26 May 2026

Dr Eileen Joy teaches social work at the Faculty of Arts and Education, and today joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about what the Government's plans to replace 8700 public sector jobs with increased AI could mean for social work. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to UoA!

Political Commentary w/ Lara Greaves: Rātu May 26, 2026

Political Commentary w/ Lara Greaves: Rātu May 26, 2026 Political Commentary w/ Lara Greaves: Rātu May 26, 2026, 33.92 MB
Tue 26 May 2026

Lara phones in for a catch up on the world of politics! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear her kōrero with Rosetta and Milly about environmental lobbying, Maiki Sherman, and leaked comments from Barbara Edmonds about Nicola Willis.

This Is How We Brew It w/ Charlie: Rāhina May 25, 2026

This Is How We Brew It w/ Charlie: Rāhina May 25, 2026 This Is How We Brew It w/ Charlie: Rāhina May 25, 2026, 30.73 MB
Mon 25 May 2026

Charlie is back up in the studio chatting kawhe! This week, he brews up a beautiful aeropress for the girls to try on air. Tune in throughout the week for your chance to win a bag of the eighthirty organic blend!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki: Rāhina May 25, 2026

Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki: Rāhina May 25, 2026 Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki: Rāhina May 25, 2026, 10.98 MB
Mon 25 May 2026

Arini Loader brings us a whakataukī to kick our wiki off the right way! Whakarongo mai nei.

Ka mārō te kakī o te kawau // Like the outstretched neck of the kawau
 

Loose Reads w/ Jenna: Rāhina May 25, 2026

Loose Reads w/ Jenna: Rāhina May 25, 2026 Loose Reads w/ Jenna: Rāhina May 25, 2026, 16.17 MB
Mon 25 May 2026

Jenna is back up in the studio chatting pukapuka with Rosetta and Milly! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back for her review of Douglas Stuart's John of John.

Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

From The Crate w/ Cam: Rāmere May 22, 2026

From The Crate w/ Cam: Rāmere May 22, 2026 From The Crate w/ Cam: Rāmere May 22, 2026, 28.41 MB
Fri 22 May 2026

Cam shares some of the new wax out on the shelves at Southbound today, including Thee Marloes, X-Ray Spex, and Meiko Kaji. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: Rāmere May 22, 2026

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: Rāmere May 22, 2026 Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: Rāmere May 22, 2026, 29.06 MB
Fri 22 May 2026

Kirsten chats with Rosetta and Milly about bands with lots of members! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear kōrero about Parliament, Snarky Puppy and AKB48! 

Guest Interview w/ Kelly Moran: Rāpare May 21, 2026

Guest Interview w/ Kelly Moran: Rāpare May 21, 2026 Guest Interview w/ Kelly Moran: Rāpare May 21, 2026, 21.4 MB
Thu 21 May 2026

Rosetta chats with NYC based composer, pianist and producer Kelly Moran about her forthcoming show at Kāhui St Davids on June 17th, as part of Strange Universe: Winter Edition. Whakarongo mai nei!

What's Up w/ Minister Paul Goldsmith: Rāapa May 20, 2026

What's Up w/ Minister Paul Goldsmith: Rāapa May 20, 2026 What's Up w/ Minister Paul Goldsmith: Rāapa May 20, 2026, 34.57 MB
Wed 20 May 2026

For our monthly kōrero with The National Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Minister Paul Goldsmith about yesterday's annoucnement that up to 8700 public service jobs will be cut by 2029, and the plan to disestablish the Broadcasting Standards Authority. Whakarongo mai nei! 

What's The Buzz w/ Emily: Rāapa May 20, 2026

What's The Buzz w/ Emily: Rāapa May 20, 2026 What's The Buzz w/ Emily: Rāapa May 20, 2026, 15.95 MB
Wed 20 May 2026

Emily comes up to the studio for a kōrero about how to stay safe while mixing drugs! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to The Level!