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.
Lucinda chats seasonal produce for spring on Breakfast Food.Ciara Bernstein from Half/Time is in the studio chatting about the band's cultural exchange with Welsh punk group Chroma- catch the Half/Time and Chroma show this evening at 605 Morningside. The goblins are in the studio for the last Hobby Goblins instalment of 2023 before they head off to Christchurch to make a feature length horror film. This week they bring us their shoebox dioramas, which are modelled off the 95bFM studio, post lottery win. Ana Scotney speaks to Rachel about her role in the new Alice Englert film, Bad Behaviour which is out today in cinemas. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rob Bollix brings the controversy on The Mind Trench, discussing Aotearoa's 'favourite vegetables'. Potatoes don't even feature- we demand a recount. Romi Wrights speaks to Rachel about her debut single Bring It Back, out recently via Mānuka Recordings. Andwahn chats about his EP out today via the Big Fresh Collective, titled Cerebral Waste. Salene helps the listeners with phantom cats, weird contract stuff and mould responsibilities on A Room of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the Māori seats for Auckland Council vote and upcoming Diwali celebrations. Lewis from SCRAN is in the studio talking about the band’s debut single, Born Again. Jack Buchanan and Isla Mayo are to talk about in Silo Theatre's Live Live Cinema: Night of the Living Dead on from 2-12 November at The Hollywood for Stage Direction. Bernard Sama is our guest for Ready Steady Learn, talking about his PhD research which is devoted to critiquing the refugee law system in Aotearoa New Zealand from a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective. Whakarongo mai nei!
We guide you through a soggy morning in Tāmaki Makaurau. Penelope Noir gives us a rundown of chainmail's history on Fashun.Pickle Darling has a kōrero with Rachel about their upcoming performance at The Others Way, as well as a recent release with The Beths. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Foster, a novella from Claire Keegan. Tim and Loxmynn from CODES about the show they’re putting on at the Wine Cellar on November 4th called In Plain Sight that explores queer songs from last century that slipped under the radar of mainstream culture. Whakarongo mai nei!
Order up for one loaded show at the end of a short week. We head to Ōtepoti to chat with Radio One's Candice, sharing great local tunes and upcoming gigs on Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke we play games. Sorry, no, we listen to game soundtracks and explore the illustrious world of ludomusicology. Crystal Choi from Phoebe Rings is in the studio to talk about their upcoming gig this Saturday, as part of Asian (Sound)Scapes, and upcoming releases from the band to get excited about. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews a heckers documentary series called Project Greenlight. Matthew Crawley of Thee Golden Geese comes in to yarn about their album, Bird Of The Year 2023- out today! Whakarongo mai nei.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the recent election, comments on predictions for the formation of government and the statements from parties regarding the conflict in Gaza. We talk chips and fish, fish and chips, and everything in between on Breakfast Food with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Yolanda Fagan from Half Hexagon dials in to give us an early spin of their new single Buy The Farm, which is out properly tomorrow. Jim’s chatting about plants that grow on other plants for Greening Out- epiphytes! They love having buddies. Siouxsie Wiles is in the studio talking about the documentary Ms Information, launching in cinemas today. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the Green Party's calls for a ceasefire in the Israel/Gaza conflict, and the election results. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, discussing the science of hand toes (thumbs). Luke Towart from Wurld Series dials in to talk about new singles and their forthcoming record The Giant’s Lawn, which is out November 17. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to Fake Monday. We announce the exciting full lineup of the Others Way Festival, and chat to Fazerdaze about her upcoming performance at the festival. On Stage Direction, Vincent Andrew-Scammell and Anthony Crum come in to talk about Bullrush's spooky Halloween special; Ghoulrush. Duncan McDonald is on Ready Steady Learn, in the studio to talk about his research looking into improving the resilience of marae during disasters and climate emergencies. Whakarongo mai nei!
We speak silly nonsense on Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, discussing songs that use gibberish. Ebony Lamb is dialling in to talk about her self titled solo debut album released via Slowtime Records and upcoming tour to celebrate, kicking off October 27 (tickets from Banished Music). Our Viewmaster, Litia Tuiburelevu, reviews the second season of Raised By Refugees. Michael Cathro of Ha The Unclear is chatting about the band’s new single, FISH. Whakarongo mai nei!
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