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95bFM Breakfast with Rachel

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 w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 16, 2023, 241.87 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about mayors across Aotearoa calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the length and secrecy of coalition talks and National’s plan to reverse the offshore oil and gas ban. Lucinda Bennett chats coleslaw (slaw? cold slaw?) on Breakfast Food. Eyeliner dials in to chat about his new album, brbAlexander Gandar is in the studio talking about his 20 minute documentary Every Word Counts, produced for The Spinoff, which is out now. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 15, 2023, 242.53 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Rob Bollix talks space junk, peanut butter paste, and gives us a finish-it-yourself poem on The Mind TrenchJazmine Mary and Robyn Wilson-Whiting are in the studio to talk about Gig for Gaza, which is on at Wine Cellar tonight. Shona McCullagh, the artistic director of Auckland Arts Festival is in to talk about the programme launch. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own to help you with renting queries. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu, November 14, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu, November 14, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu, November 14, 2023, 239.48 MB
Tue 14 Nov 2023

A round of Second Guessing sees a large amount of juice donated to the City Mission, as Justin and Dim exercise team effort to guess a Blondie track. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor discusses storm recovery navigators, the Te Ara Tukutuku vision for Wynyard Point being shared with the public and Auckland Council backing the dotterel in bird of the century. Half/Time are in the studio chatting about their new EP, out in the past couple of days, Black Union Jack. Stage Direction is with Laika Rountree and Zoe Meehan, cast members from CHAIRS!, chatting about the show which is on at Basement Theatre from the 14th to the 18th of November. On Ready Steady Learn, Professor Bryder talks about her new book, The Best Country to Give Birth? Midwifery, Homebirth and the Politics of Maternity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 13, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 13, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina November 13, 2023, 240.44 MB
Mon 13 Nov 2023

Penelope Noir gives us a breakdown of Moschino's history on Fashun. deepState dials in to chat about her upcoming appearance on The Other's Way lineup, and recent success at the Student Radio Network Awards. On Loose Reads, Suri is reviewing Rapture: An Anthology of Performance Poetry from Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by Carrie Rudzinski, and Grace Iwashita-Taylor. Emma Lange is in the studio for a chat about the world premiere of An Almighty Yes, on from 14 to 18 November at Basement Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 10, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 10, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 10, 2023, 238.67 MB
Fri 10 Nov 2023

Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the buzzy world of drift phonk on Travelling Tunes. Bella and Tom from Coast Arcade are in to talk about the band’s new single, Kiss Like This. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews the David Beckham documentary, Beckham. Brandn Shiraz is in the studio to talk about his new song Junior, and accompanying video, shot in Rarotonga, with the director of the video, Bryce Tobin. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 9, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 9, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare November 9, 2023, 242.02 MB
Thu 9 Nov 2023

We chat summer salads with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Babe Martin is in to talk about TAUTOKO GAZA, the compilation that artists from Aotearoa have contributed to, to raise funds for Palestinians in Gaza. Natural Ange is in the studio to help you with your natural health queries. We recap your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 8, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 8, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa November 8, 2023, 243.96 MB
Wed 8 Nov 2023

On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the deputy leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about the government negotiations for formation right now, the party's position on the humanitarian conflict in Gaza and the proposed merger of two Foodstuffs co-ops. On the Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, the Bard of Bollix takes us high and low, and gifts us a new poem. Grayson Gilmour chats about his new record, Holding PatternsMike Chunn is in the studio to talk about 20 years of Playing It Strange. On Red Dead Redemption, Justine talks about union blockades, annual leave and what benefits joining a union can bring for people from all employment types. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 7, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 7, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu November 7, 2023, 242.19 MB
Tue 7 Nov 2023

A tough Second Guessing stumps the listeners until Shark saves the day and correctly guesses a Mac DeMarco track. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the deputy mayor speaks about Auckland Council's adoption of the Future and development strategy and gives an update on the water quality in the harbour and the rāhui status. Zac Arnold of Sunreturn Records is in the studio to chat about the Festival of Sunreturn, coming up this Saturday. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Elizabeth Cracroft and Richard Lambert from REHAB are in to talk about the show which is entering its fifth season at the Basement Theatre from November 7-11. Ready Steady Learn is with Linda Waimarie Nikora, a professor of Indigenous Studies set to co-host the 2023 International Indigenous Climate Change Research Summit (IICCRS). Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina, November 6, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina, November 6, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina, November 6, 2023, 241.56 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

Christoph El Truento dials in to chat about his new album, Circle of Friends, which is out today. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews Britney Spears: The Woman In Me, her autobiography/ memoir. Church is in the studio chatting about Laneway and recent releases. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 3, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 3, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere November 3, 2023, 240.61 MB
Fri 3 Nov 2023

Dr Kirsten Zemke talks us through Bossa nova in modern pop songs on Travelling Tunes. Gussie from Mermaidens is dialling in to chat about the band’s self titled album, out today! Our Viewmaster Litia reviews TVNZ's new series, After the Party. Whakarongo mai nei!

Stage Direction w/ Robbie Nicol & Rhiannon McCall: 7 May, 2024

Stage Direction w/ Robbie Nicol & Rhiannon McCall: 7 May, 2024 Stage Direction w/ Robbie Nicol & Rhiannon McCall: 7 May, 2024, 10.04 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Robbie Nicol and Rhiannon McCall are on Stage Direction to talk about their respective Comedy Festival shows.

I/V/ w Anna Coddington: 7 May, 2024

I/V/ w Anna Coddington: 7 May, 2024 I/V/ w Anna Coddington: 7 May, 2024, 16.15 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Anna Coddington is in the studio to have a korero about her new single Kātuarehe from her forthcoming album, out in June. 

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 7 May, 2024

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 7 May, 2024 Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 7 May, 2024, 12.33 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about Watercare's separation from Auckland Council and reduction of public bins around the city.

Ready Steady Learn w/ Kate Kersey: 7 May, 2024

Ready Steady Learn w/ Kate Kersey: 7 May, 2024 Ready Steady Learn w/ Kate Kersey: 7 May, 2024, 10.33 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Kate Kersey from the School of Population Health is in to talk about her research into alcohol consumption demographics. Whakarongo mai nei!

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 6, 2024

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 6, 2024 Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 6, 2024, 9.26 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Pennie chats 19th century recycling on Fashun. Brought to you by Re:Circle!

Loose Reads w/ Suri: May 6, 2024

Loose Reads w/ Suri: May 6, 2024 Loose Reads w/ Suri: May 6, 2024, 9.24 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Suri reviews two of the shortlisted poetry collections for the Ockham Awards- Talia and Root Leaf Flower Fruit.

I/V/ w/ Tom Lark: May 6, 2024

I/V/ w/ Tom Lark: May 6, 2024 I/V/ w/ Tom Lark: May 6, 2024, 18.52 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Tom Lark is in the studio to talk about his new single Dumb Luck and his show this week before he heads off to the UK. 

I/V/ w Charlotte Day Wilson: 6 May, 2024

I/V/ w Charlotte Day Wilson: 6 May, 2024 I/V/ w Charlotte Day Wilson: 6 May, 2024, 21.65 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Rosetta Stone speaks to Charlotte Day Wilson about her new record Cyan Blue.

I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024

I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024 I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024, 16.14 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Lily and Beth of Sure Boy are chatting about their show this evening at The Wine Cellar, as part of the Testing If You Like This Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024, 8.34 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

 Litia reviews the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer.