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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: Rāapa May 8, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa May 8, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa May 8, 2024, 241.6 MB
Wed 8 May 2024

On What's Up with Marama Davidson, Rachel speaks to the co-leader of the Green Party about recent polling, AUKUS discussions, and goings on in the education sector. The Bard of Bollix chats orangutans and Roman dodecahedrons on The Mind Trench. We listen to a conversation with Blonde Redhead about their upcoming show in Aotearoa. Joseph Harper of the What Now team is dialling in to chat about Lil Gigs,the segment with wonderful Aotearoa musicians performing in kids spaces for New Zealand Music Month. Justine Sachs helps the listeners wade through employment relations and union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu May 7, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu May 7, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu May 7, 2024, 237.28 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Dim makes a return to Second Guessing, taking out this week's win. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about Watercare's separation from Auckland Council and reduction of public bins around the city. Anna Coddington is in the studio to have a korero about her new single Kātuarehe from her forthcoming album, out in June. Robbie Nicol and Rhiannon McCall are on Stage Direction to talk about their respective Comedy Festival shows. On Ready Steady Learn, Kate Kersey from the School of Population Health is in to talk about her research into alcohol consumption demographics. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina May 6, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina May 6, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina May 6, 2024, 240.84 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Pennie chats 19th century recycling on FashunTom 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. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews two of the shortlisted poetry collections for the Ockham Awards. We listen to a chat from Rosetta had with Charlotte Day Wilson about her new record, Cyan Blue. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere May 3, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere May 3, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere May 3, 2024, 240.9 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Happy New Zealand Music T Shirt Day! On Travelling Tunes Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about cursive singing. Amiria Grenell speaks to Rachel about her release show this Sunday May 5 at Frieda Margolis for her new album, The Winter Light. Viewmaster Litia reviews the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer. 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!

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, May 2, 2024

95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, May 2, 2024 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel: Rāpare, May 2, 2024, 240.81 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the rolling of two ministers, recent polls and a potential payrise for MPs. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda chats fermenting- including kombucha, and how to avoid botulism. Excellent. Louisa Nicklin chats about her new single, Thick, which is from her forthcoming album. The Hobby Goblins fill the world with song via their dinosaur themed vegetable (or fruit...) instruments. Damien Owen from Music Helps reminds us about NZ music t shirt day- which is tomorrow!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa May 1, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa May 1, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa May 1, 2024, 242.04 MB
Wed 1 May 2024

The Bard of Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench, chatting space rulers and mystery blobs. Marlon Williams dials in to chat about his recent multiple nominations in the Aotearoa Music Awards. Sara Wiseman is in the studio to chat about The Effect, the play from Lucy Prebble. Salene gives advice for your renting woes on A Room Of One's Own. Happy first day of New Zealand Music Month!

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

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 30, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 30, 2024, 238.94 MB
Tue 30 Apr 2024

The Beths chat about their nominations in the Aotearoa Music Awards and their performances at Coachella. Courtney Dawson is on Stage Direction to chat about her Comedy Festival show Dreams are Free. Emmy Rākete is in for Ready Steady Learn to talk about her work regarding the Three Strikes law and People Against Prisons Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 29, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 29, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 29, 2024, 238.7 MB
Mon 29 Apr 2024

Rosetta from Psycho Gab is in the studio to chat about the band’s new track Gabben. On Fashun Pennie brings you a recap of the Taite Prize looks from the Penelope Noir Black Carpet. Big Sur are in the studio to chat about their new single and the Fancy New Band showcase this Friday at The Tuning Fork. Jenna reviews Amma from Saraid de Silva on Loose Reads. The team from Night Waffles are in to chat about Larybinth. Whakarongo mai nei!

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

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere April 26, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere April 26, 2024, 237.24 MB
Fri 26 Apr 2024

We bring you all the behind the scenes coverage from the Taite Prize 2024, including chats with nominees and winners across all categories! Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about speedy rappers on Travelling Tunes, brought to you by Drake Street Studios. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Sofia and Joel: Rāpare April 25, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Sofia and Joel: Rāpare April 25, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Sofia and Joel: Rāpare April 25, 2024, 244.09 MB
Thu 25 Apr 2024

Mо̄rena! Sofia and Joel have got your morning sorted this ANZAC Day. A chill start, with lots of kiwi artists, before ramping it up with some EDM/house. Whakarongo tonu mai! 

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!

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. 

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.

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 3, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 3, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: May 3, 2024, 14.71 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about cursive singing. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!

I/V/ w Amiria Grenell: 3 May, 2024

I/V/ w Amiria Grenell: 3 May, 2024 I/V/ w Amiria Grenell: 3 May, 2024, 17.28 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Amiria Grenell speaks to Rachel about her release show this Sunday May 5 at Frieda Margolis for her new album, The Winter Light.