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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: Rāapare April 18, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapare April 18, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapare April 18, 2024, 240.43 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. Lucinda Bennett chats about feijoas on Breakfast Food. On Greening Out Jim chats about why autumn gives us so many colours! Beth Torrance speaks to Rachel about her new single Tiny Flowers, out via Particle Recordings. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa April 17, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa April 17, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa April 17, 2024, 241.35 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

We check in with the leader of the opposition on What's Up, where Rachel speaks to Chris Hipkins about public sector job cuts, media sector challenges and closure of Newshub and the government's first Resource Management Amendment Bill. On The Mind Trench Rob Bollix chats about things animals (frogs and worms, specifically) can do, that humans can't. Turns out, it's heaps. Martin, James and Nicola from REPAIRS are in the studio to chat about their new album, Disappointing Sequel. Justine helps with your union and employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 16, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 16, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 16, 2024, 241.46 MB
Tue 16 Apr 2024

Alex guesses a Nina Simone track with one hit of one second on Second Guessing. Liam Hoff from Night Lunch is dialling in to chat about their new single, 1 Million Pines. Stage Direction is with Ana Scotney (creator and performer) talking about ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko, a solo show from Silo Theatre. Robin Laven from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is on Ready Steady Learn to talking about his research into breast cancer. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 15, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 15, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 15, 2024, 238.24 MB
Mon 15 Apr 2024

Dan and Jordan of Khaki Department from Te Papaioea are dialling in to chat about their new single Boogie Boarding. On Loose Reads Jenna’s in the studio to talk about Vladivostok Circus, a new novel from Elisa Shua Dusapin. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere April 12, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere April 12, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere April 12, 2024, 237.33 MB
Fri 12 Apr 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us on a trip to Ibiza on Travelling Tunes. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Testify, streaming on TVNZ+. Cameron Cairnes, one of the directors of Late Night With the Devil is dialling in from Australia to talk about the film starring David Dastmalchian, which explores the satanic panic of the 70s through the format of a late night talk show. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare April 11, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare April 11, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare April 11, 2024, 240.88 MB
Thu 11 Apr 2024

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about cuts to the public sector and disability funding, Winston Peters’ speech to the UN about Gaza, and popularity of the PM. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett chats tinned fish. The Hobby Goblins are back to show us their Tom Cruise marble runs and Natural Ange is in the studio to give holistic health advice. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa April 10, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa April 10, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa April 10, 2024, 241.84 MB
Wed 10 Apr 2024

On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party speaks with Rachel about the fast track consents bill, public sector cuts by the government and Winston Peters' speech to the UN about Gaza. Rob Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench, discussing bacteria-created-faux-leather-shoes. Yes. Dbldbl is in the studio to talk about their new track Fakey featuring Randa and out via Sunreturn today. Human Resource chats about his new EP, The Slouch. Salene is back for A Room Of One's Own to help you wade through the renting landscape. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 9, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 9, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu April 9, 2024, 241.56 MB
Tue 9 Apr 2024

On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about council's response to the new central government draft policy statement on land transport, submission on the Long Term Plan and the draft proposal for waste management changes in Auckland. Danny from Death and the Maiden is dialling in to talk about the band’s new single, Leanest Cut. Brydie Colquhoun is on Stage Direction chatting about New Zealand Dance Company and their contemporary dance show Whenua which she’s performing in. Short Player is with the Fuzzy Robes. On Ready Steady Learn, Dr Chris Wilson speaks with Rachel about revealing study into the online activity of the Christchurch terrorist. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 8, 2024

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 8, 2024 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina April 8, 2024, 240.85 MB
Mon 8 Apr 2024

On Fashun, Penelope Noir does a deepdive into the wild wild west- we're talking cowboy clothes. Suri is in to review If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution, a new work from Vincent Bevins on Loose ReadsDaniel Sugrue of Valley Kids chats about their new single, Which Side Are You On. Whakarongo mai nei!

IV w/ Francisca Griffin: April 5, 2024

IV w/ Francisca Griffin: April 5, 2024 IV w/ Francisca Griffin: April 5, 2024, 37.69 MB
Fri 5 Apr 2024

Francisca Griffin chats to Rachel about Look Blue Go Purple winning the classic record award at the Taite Prize 2024.

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. 

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!

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!

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.

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024

The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024 The Mind Trench w/ Rob Bollix: April 17, 2024, 15.61 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

Rob Bollix chats about things animals (frogs and worms, specifically) can do, that humans can't. Turns out, it's heaps.

Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: April 17, 2024

Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: April 17, 2024 Red Dead Redemption w/ Justine Sachs: April 17, 2024, 6.89 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

Justine helps with your union and employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: April 17, 2024

What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: April 17, 2024 What's Up w/ Chris Hipkins: April 17, 2024, 9.58 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

Rachel speaks to the leader of the opposition about public sector job cuts, media sector challenges and closure of Newshub and the government's first Resource Management Amendment Bill.

I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024

I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024 I/V/ w/ REPAIRS: 17 April, 2024, 22.31 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2024

 Martin, James and Nicola from REPAIRS are in the studio to chat about their new album, Disappointing Sequel. 

Stage Direction w/ Ana Scotney: 16 April, 2024

Stage Direction w/ Ana Scotney: 16 April, 2024 Stage Direction w/ Ana Scotney: 16 April, 2024, 13.1 MB
Tue 16 Apr 2024

Ana Scotney (creator and performer) chats about ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko, a solo show from Silo Theatre.

Ready Steady Learn w/ Robin Laven: 16 April, 2024

Ready Steady Learn w/ Robin Laven: 16 April, 2024 Ready Steady Learn w/ Robin Laven: 16 April, 2024, 7.27 MB
Tue 16 Apr 2024

Robin Laven from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is on Ready Steady Learn to talking about his research into breast cancer. Whakarongo mai nei!