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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: Rāmere December 15, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 15, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 15, 2023, 240.83 MB
Fri 15 Dec 2023

Dr Kirsten Zemke celebrates 2023 by exploring songs that embody the new year, new me sentiment on Travelling Tunes. The country music love child of Jazmine Mary and Arahi, duo Pony Baby comes into the 95bFM studio to share a new single from their forthcoming album (with an accompanying music video), and treat us to a live acoustic version of one of the unreleased tracks from the record. Viewmaster Litia reviews the British romance series Smothered, which delves into the modern situationship. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 14, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 14, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 14, 2023, 240.44 MB
Thu 14 Dec 2023

It's that time of the year on Breakfast Food- what Christmas kai are we all planning? Lucinda returns with full force! Tiny Ruins has a kōrero about playing Save the b very soon. Robbie Nicol is in the studio to talk about White Man Behind A Desk, his monthly live comedy chat show at Basement Theatre.

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 13, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 13, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 13, 2023, 241.75 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

Rob Bollix dons a new title, The Nonsense Vessel, for the last Mind Trench of 2023. Tim Batt is in the studio to talk about The Worst Idea of All Time season 6 live show at the Hollywood Avondale on December 15, which he’s doing with Guy Montgomery. Salene answers your tenancy questions on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 12, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 12, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 12, 2023, 239.25 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

John correctly guesses a classic LCD Soundsystem track and donates some tinned pears to the Auckland City Mission on Second Guessing. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about infrastructure plans, tsunami warning system updates and ecological threats to the city. THEIA chats about her upcoming performance at the highly anticipated kick-ons to Save the b, Rave the b. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Jonjon Tolovae and Netane Tauki'uvea about No. 3 Roskill Theatre, the community theare collective located in Mount Roskill. Ready Steady Learn is with Nargiss Taleb, the president of UoA Scientific, a student-led publication focused on science communication. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 11, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 11, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 11, 2023, 242.08 MB
Mon 11 Dec 2023

Penelope Noir chats about airplane outfits and dress codes on Fashun. AJA dials in to talk about her new single, True Love, which has a wonderful accompanying video. Suri does a huge 2023 roundup on Loose Reads. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 8, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 8, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere December 8, 2023, 240.32 MB
Fri 8 Dec 2023

Welcome to Friday! Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the world of eighties Scottish pop music on Travelling TunesNabihah Iqbal dials in from London to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa and recent record, Dreamer, released mid 2023. Our Viewmaster Litia is reviewing Inky Pinky Ponky, the drama series screening on Māori TV and on YouTube. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 7, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 7, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare December 7, 2023, 243.17 MB
Thu 7 Dec 2023

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about solidarity action across the motu headed by Te Pāti Māori, as well as first impressions of the government and their 100-day plan. Dan from DARTZ is chatting about their new single, Learning To Drive with Dad. On Greening Out, Jim tells us how to attract native butterflies to your garden this summer, and gives us an early spin of his new Jim Nothing track, out officially tomorrow. Natural Ange lets you know how to avoid end of year burnout and skin problems on account of this muggy summer. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 6, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 6, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa December 6, 2023, 243.16 MB
Wed 6 Dec 2023

On The Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, The Bard chats about how music makes us all feel, as well as good background tracks. Much to think about there. Emily Wheatcroft-Snape, AKA Em, is in the studio talking about her newly release EP, Cloud City. Erny Belle chats about her upcoming album release show at Wintergarden, The Civic, celebrating her recent record Not Your Cupid. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 5, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 5, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu December 5, 2023, 242.29 MB
Tue 5 Dec 2023

On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the proposal to move rubbish collection to fortnightly visits, as well as the Mayor's long term plan proposal for the city. Delaney Davidson is chatting about his new single Don’t Walk Away From Love, off his forthcoming tenth studio album Out Of My Head. Sally Stockwell is on Stage Direction, talking about her show We've Got So Much To Talk About. Ready Steady Learn is with Dr Natalie Netzler, who explains her research with an all-Pacific female-led study looking at traditional Samoan medicines as antiviral medicines to treat viral diseases such as COVID. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 4, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 4, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina December 4, 2023, 241.86 MB
Mon 4 Dec 2023

Auckland Art Gallery's coordinating curator of the exhibition Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy, Margaret Young-Sanchez is in the studio for Fashun. We listen to a chat Rachel had with Julie Byrne about her recent record, The Greater Wings, and her show in Auckland in the new year. On Loose Reads Jenna reviews Booker Prize-longlisted author Anna Smaill's novel, Bird Life. Whakarongo mai nei!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: April 26, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: April 26, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: April 26, 2024, 11.84 MB
Fri 26 Apr 2024

 Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about speedy rappers on Travelling Tunes, brought to you by Drake Street Studios.

95bFM Breakfast at the Taite Prize 2024

95bFM Breakfast at the Taite Prize 2024 95bFM Breakfast at the Taite Prize 2024, 43.98 MB
Fri 26 Apr 2024

Stella and Nick spent Tuesday evening hooning around Q Theatre, speaking to the wonderful nominees for NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalist, NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalist and the Taite Prize, as well as the rest of the alternative music community. Catch a chat with IMNZ Classic Record winners Look Blue Go Purple. Listen back for the behind the scenes to hear all the gossip and glam!

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.

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!