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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/ Zoë: Rāmere February 9, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāmere February 9, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Zoë: Rāmere February 9, 2024, 242.4 MB
Fri 9 Feb 2024

Zoë mans the Breakfast Ship today! We chat to the wonderful Candice down at Radio One on Breakfast Buffet. We share a chat that Rachel had with Naarm-based DJ, Pretty Girl, backstage after her fabulous set at Laneway. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews Mr and Mrs Smith an American spy comedy-drama television series created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, inspired by the 2005 film of the same name. Karyn Hay is in the studio to chat about her Podfest show, The Writer's Notebook with Karyn Hay on at Q Theatre Saturday 10 February. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, February 8, 2024

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, February 8, 2024 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, February 8, 2024, 242.13 MB
Thu 8 Feb 2024

The short week ploughs on! Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the defunding of parliament, and a recap of Waitangi. Lucinda has the lowdown on granita for your Breakfast Food. Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt are in the studio to talk about their Podfest live show of The Worst Idea of All TimeNatural Ange is in the studio to answer your holistic health questions. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 7, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 7, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa February 7, 2024, 242.1 MB
Wed 7 Feb 2024

It's the post-Laneway show! We recap the day and share chats with Blondshell, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson and Nia Archives. Rob Bollix brings us very old lemons and waterfall-climbing gobi fish on The Mind Trench. The wonderful Mokotron is in the studio to talk about the Caru remix of TAWHITO and his upcoming remix album THE UNITED TRIBES OF BASS, out digitally via Sunreturn on March 22. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina February 5, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina February 5, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina February 5, 2024, 241.5 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2024

On Fashun Pennie’s giving us a debrief on the Maison Margiela show with some insane Pat McGrath makeup. We share a conversation Rachel had with Naoko Shibata from Shonen Knife about their upcoming shows in Aotearoa in March. Jenna’s reviewing Backwaters by Emma Ling Sidnam on Loose Reads, which has been longlisted for the Ockhams. Baby Zionov is in the studio to chat about Cross St Music Festival, which is happening on March 9. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere February 2, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere February 2, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere February 2, 2024, 240.19 MB
Fri 2 Feb 2024

Pony Baby (the country music project of Jazmine Mary and Arahi) are in the studio to talk about their debut self titled album and their release tour to celebrate. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews a new series; The Boy, The Queen, and Everything in Between. Kaitlyn interviews Alex Cameron about his Australian summer and show at the Hollywood Avondale tonight with Roy Molloy. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare February 1, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare February 1, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare February 1, 2024, 239.36 MB
Thu 1 Feb 2024

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Te Tiriti legislation, cuts by the government to UNRWA, and AUKUS meetings. We yarn about croissants with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Problems is in the studio all the way from the States to talk about his show with Michael Logie and Power Nap this weekend, as well as upcoming releases. Jim chats edible flowers on Greening Out. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 31, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 31, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa January 31, 2024, 241.83 MB
Wed 31 Jan 2024

Rob Bollix takes us to the depths of The Mind Trench, discussing toxic mud and penguins. Tash, the curator of ‘Loud and Proud’ as part of Pride Month is in to talk about the event. Salene helps listeners with their heckers renting situations on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu January 30, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu January 30, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu January 30, 2024, 240.24 MB
Tue 30 Jan 2024

Second Guessing is a classic- Dim guesses Rock Lobster from the B-52s. We share a conversation Stella had with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age about their most recent record, In Times New Roman, and their tour to celebrate. Jefferson Chen and Yin-Chi are in for Stage Direction with Alice Canton to chat about This Room Is An Island, showing at Te Pou Theatre. PhD candidate at the Faculty of Engineering, Annecy Bal, is in for Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research testing New Zealand state highway bridges constructed pre-1965 to see how they will behave in the event of an earthquake. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere January 26, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere January 26, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere January 26, 2024, 241.53 MB
Fri 26 Jan 2024

The crew from REPAIRS are in the studio to talk about the new music video for their latest track Map/ Territory. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews True Detective season four. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare Thursday 25, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare Thursday 25, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare Thursday 25, 2024, 242.84 MB
Thu 25 Jan 2024

It is our beloved Rachel's birthday! Send her your well wishes <3

On Political Commentary with Marc Daalder, Rachel speaks with him about Cabinet's first meeting of the year and politicians arriving at Rātana. Lucinda Bennett chats cool down kai on Breakfast FoodHannah Everingham is in the studio to talk about her new single, Giving Up the Dog from her forthcoming album. Tusekah is in the studio to talk about her appearance at Big Fan Live tonight, her first performance in Auckland. Whakarongo mai nei!

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: April 22, 2024

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: April 22, 2024 Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: April 22, 2024, 15.46 MB
Mon 22 Apr 2024

Welcome back to another week on the b! Penelope Noir gives us a history of Kate Sylvester's legacy in Aotearoa on Fashun. 

Loose Reads w/ Suri: April 22, 2024

Loose Reads w/ Suri: April 22, 2024 Loose Reads w/ Suri: April 22, 2024, 8.14 MB
Mon 22 Apr 2024

 Suri reviews Wandering Stars from Tommy Orange. Whakarongo mai nei!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: April 19, 2024, 16.3 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Friends Like Her, streaming on ThreeNow.

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024 Travelling Tunes w/ Dr Kirsten Zemke: April 19, 2024, 27.7 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke looks into Steel pan drums on Travelling Tunes - thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024

I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024 I/V/ w/ Beet-wix: 19 April, 2024, 32.79 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Lucy from Beet-wix speaks to Rachel about her new single and music video, slug level standards. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024

I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024 I/V/ w/ Lola: April 19, 2024, 27.61 MB
Fri 19 Apr 2024

Lola speaks to Rachel about her single and music video, Portal. Whakarongo mai nei!

You can watch the music video here.

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024, 11.52 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the Resource Management Amendment Bill, Warner Brothers/ Stuff deal and the Wellington tunnel plan.

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 18 April, 2024, 11.39 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Lucinda Bennett chats about feijoas on Breakfast Food. 

I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024

I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024 I/V/ w Beth Torrance: 18 April, 2024, 10.61 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

 Beth Torrance speaks to Rachel about her new single Tiny Flowers, out via Particle Recordings. Whakarongo mai nei!

Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 18 April, 2024, 7.66 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Jim chats about why autumn gives us so many colours!