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yeahhhh!! rāapa drive!!!! this week david of leao joins us in the studio for what's cooking ☆ also feat. sof's burgeoning vinyl dj career  thank you the beer spot

Oh dear.... Smashton and Big J are back agan.   This week: Spaced Out with Josh Aoraki from Te Whatu Stardome, where we talk about exploding rockets and leaky space stations.   A brand new segment!!! Hot Off the Press thanks to Holiday Records, where we discuss Holiday's new initiative drops.  And we sit down for an interview with the legendary Tim Mahon to talk about his latest album The Great Kerfuffle and upcoming shows.  Thanks to The Beer Spot

Crawley is back, but producer Harry is away. Will they ever reunite?! Probably. But not this week. It's been a while since we last caught up with Laika Rountree, but they're back this week to chat about all sorts: lots of funnies, some Asian theatre, and more. There was also a brand-new segment: Weird Chocolate Review! This week's contender? Camel milk chocolate. Minty, salty, hints of cardamom... or is that something else?! Apparently it's a real mouth-melter. Aaaaaand on That's the Spirit, Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joins us to discuss the Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. Shabooya! Thanks very much to The Beer Spot!

What's better than one Friday Live?  That's right: on the show today are two Friday Lives featuring bands playing at PROSAPALOOZA. Big love as always to The Beer Spot!

Nicholas and Molly are covering for HALFQUEEN today. Featuring a catch-up with Chris on regulation changes and recent court cases for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore! Brought to you by The Beer Spot

Yeahhhhh Wednesday Drive !!!!! Featuring Elle's interview with goldenstar about their latest EP, Chamber Music.  #allotherradiostationsareshit #upthebosom Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot

Chewsday Drive is back! This week the boys chat pre-flight rituals ahead of Smashton's globe-trotting, as well as the best album to spin on a roadie.   Then, Michèle A'Court joins the show for AudioCulture to talk about the enduring legacy of the Topp Twins.  Thanks to The Beer Spot

Crawley eludes us once more. This time he's down with an infectious disease. But fret not, producer Harry is back for another solo Monday show. Will he be able to hold the fort? Or are we in for a three-hour trainwreck? Find out below! Big tunes all round today. Harry watched the Shayne Carter doco over the weekend, and so we heard many a tune from big Shayne! Jaycee also popped in and we chatted about NZ Music Month. Uuuugh, why can't every month be NZ Music Month?!?! Harry W's dad, Stevie W, even had a song selection. And what a banger it was! Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot!

It's the end of Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa! On Drive today, Fresh off winning Te Manu Taki Ātete o te Tau | Best Hip Hop Artist at this year's Aoearoa Music Awards, MOKOMOKAI stop by the studio for Friday Live. And of course, only the finest kiwi music for your ears! 95bFM Drive thanks to The Beer Spot!

halfqueen is away and the halfkings are here; molly and liv! tune in for bad jokes, Marijuana Media with chris fowlie, a pleading cry from liv to wayne brown to be auckland's town crier, and all Aotearoa music!!!! Thanks to The Beer Spot cuties! xo

Featuring an interview with Dry Cleaning ahead of their show at the Hollywood Avondale on 3 June, as part of Strange Universe Winter + an interview with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers ahead of their show at the Tuning Fork on 22 May! Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot :) 

Drive is back for another week!  This week, Breakfast's Milly chats to US singer-songwriter Cass McCombs about his upcoming trip to New Zealand.   Then to celebrate 2026's edition of music photography collection From the Pit, curator Dave Simpson and photographer Jade Johnson join Smashton and Big J in studio to talk about it!  After that, we have AudioCulture, where they boys talk to Gareth Shute about the history of legendary Auckland music venue Galetos.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Mega Monday Drive this week! Laika Rountree joined us for Stage Direction. This fortnight, she was laughing, she was crying, she was touched--suffice to say, there was a bunch of good stuff to see. She also played a snippet of her interview with Suzy Eddie Izzard. What a treat! Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham's phone was broken… but then it wasn't. A miracle, perhaps?! This week's That The Spirit topic: 100 years of the Bahá'í Faith in New Zealand. We also heard a sneak peek of Oto and Jaycee's interview with Mei Semones, who'll be here in Auckland in June. Aaaaaand, we had the pleasure of speaking to Stephen Heard from Clap Clap Riot! They've got the band back together, released a new single, and are embarking on their first NZ tour in seven years! Thanks very much to The Beer Spot!

Hold tight!  It's time for Friday Drive! On the show today; Aro joins Nick for Friday Live! Brought to you by NZ On Air, with support from McLeod's Brewery! And, The legendary Che Fu talks to Nick about his upcoming induction into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Thanks as always to The Beer Spot!

Sof was unfortunately too sick to drive this week, so we present a solo drive with Elle this week.  We hear an interview with Sans Merit, about his sophomore release Trolley Polly.  Tune in to hear about Dolly Parton, Gershwin and Van (people or cats? you decide).  Thanks as always to The Beer Spot! 

Smashton and Big J return! Chatting weird talents and good choons.   This week Josh Aoraki from Te Whatu Stardome joins Drive to chat space about space 'n stuff on Spaced Out!  Then... the boys from Kiwi indi-pop band Borderline hop on the mic to talk about their recent tour, recent Aotearoa Music Award nominations, and their upcoming album.  Thanks to The Beer Spot. 

Some tunes, another fire alarm, and the worst thing ever played on 95bFM?! With NZ Music Month and the Comedy Festival in full swing, Crawley and Harry both had packed weekends. Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us for That's The Spirit. This week's discussion: Catholic social media influencers. We had another ripper song suggestion from Lance, and tried out a highly experimental new segment (also courtesy of the legend Lance): 3 Sentence Philosophy. Ngā mihi The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! HALFQUEEN chats to Chris for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! 95bFM Drive thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week: Smashton and Big J talk sauces, Star Wars, and sultry country music history.  Glen Moffatt joins the boys to talk about Audiocultures first 2026 collection about the history of godzone's extensive country music - on AudioCulture Enjoy xx  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Packed 95bFM Drive this week! Producer Harry W completed his homemade lamp and Crawley's tried the new Hallertau 95bFM beer! We had Laika Rountree come in to tell us about the latest happenings in Auckland's live performance scene for Stage Direction. Spoiler alert: there's some great stuff out there. Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham returns for That's The Spirit, coming in strong with a discussion of fascism and yoga. Fret not, there's no need to burn your leggings or picket your local yoga studio just yet. We also welcomed Billy T Award nominated musical comedy legends Tough Tiger Fist to the studio. Ben Cleland and Matt Parker joined us to chat about their new song ‘Milk' and their upcoming shows as part of the Auckland Comedy Festival. They also gifted us each a packet of vegan Caesar salad dressing which we will both treasure deeply. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! Rory fills in on Drive for HALFQUEEN and chats to Chris Fowlie for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! 95bFM Drive thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week Sof is away sitting a test, however never fear, we still have a packed show for you to listen back to.  Elle spoke to Courtney Barnett about her upcoming Creature of Habit Tour of Aotearoa this November, and the development of that album. We then cross live to Rosetta and Milly who were interviewing nominees at the Taite Music Prize! We heard from Ringlets, Chris Cudby, Newzician, Reb Fountain, Jazmine Mary, Kody Neilson and many more, a treat to listen back to.  Thanks as always to The Beer Spot!

Smashton and Big J return for another week - chatting scary movies.   Then..... Space! Ben Bradford from Te Whatu Stardome joins Drive to chat space on Spaced Out!  Thanks to The Beer Spot 

Kia ora! Very cruisy Anzac Monday drive on 95bFM with Matthew Crawley and his new ultra-professional-sort-of-producer Harry. Good tunes, maybe even a few great tunes... We laughed, we loved, and even took a few requests. Good times! Thanks very much to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora, Friday Live tonight is WHO SHOT SCOTT, who is preparing to release is debut album 'Hairy' June 5th! Thanks to NZ On Air, with support from McLeod's Brewery! 95bFM Drive thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! HALFQUEEN chats to Chris Fowlie for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! 95bFM Drive thanks to The Beer Spot!

Sof's birthday eve !!  Featuring an interview with Robber Robber (USA) about their sophomore album, Two Wheels Move the Soul, released earlier this year. Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot 

Kia ora! HALFQUEEN is joined by Chris Fowlie for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! 95bFM Drive thanks to The Beer Spot!

Quiet day on Wednesday Drive this evening. We listen back to Elle's interview with Molina at 5:30, but other than that play the usual smattering of Sof and Elle Copenhagen adjacent tunes.  Thank you Beer Spot. 

Big J and Slightly Less Big J guest host this week's edition of Tuesday Drive.   This week: Space! Ben Bradford from Te Whatu Stardome joins Drive to chat space on Spaced Out!  Joel talks to Baxter Dury about his upcoming Allbarone tour.  Enjoy xx  Thanks to The Beer Spot 

Kia ora! Laika Rountree joins Crawley for Stage Direction, chatting about three upcoming and current productions: Helen Clark in Six Outfits, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, and Selene. And Peter Lineham chats to Crawley about pre-Christian Māori spirituality for That's The Spirit. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hemp Store! Cocktail Corner with Billie Rogers from The Hollywood Avondale! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Let's Drive! On the show! An interview with The Pogues ahead of their Aotearoa show! Page Hamilton of Helmet has a chat ahead of their New Zealand show! And,   Gary Steel joins the show to discuss the work and legacy of Alec Bathgate! Thanks to Audio Culture! As always, A massive thank you to The Beer Spot!

Happy Easter Monday! Thanks to The Beer Spot

Max covers for Tuva'a for your Easter Friday! Thanks to The Beer Spot

Chris Fowlie joins Shaq for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store, and Billie Rogers joins Shaq for Cocktail Corner to chat about the venues upcoming Twin Peaks Marathon on the 11th of April. Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale! Thanks to The Beer Spot

Featuring the last Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, guest selections from Hamish Morgan of School Fair for What's Cooking, and an interview with London-based dreampop shoegaze trio deary about their debut LP Birding.

Today's show is a dozy! “We were the voice for a lot of people that just weren‘t getting heard.” – Dilworth Karaka In honour of The recent passing of Kiwi music icon Dilworth Karaka, today's Audio Culture delves into the awesome legacy of Herbs. Thanks to Audio Culture! And of course, heaps of quality tunes. Big mihi as always to The Beer Spot!

Featuring guest selections from Geneva AM for What's Cooking + an interview with Gabriella from The Femcels about their latest album, I Have To Get Hotter.  Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot 

Kia ora! Peter Lineham joins Matthew for That's The Spirit, Discussing the end of Ramadan this year and its implications in the Middle East. Jefferson Chen, or Goodspace, Mathilde Polmard, Quentin Lind, and Pennie Chang join Matthew to discuss the upcoming FRESH LAUNDRY, an upcoming art exhibition turning Tāmaki Makaurau laundromats into unlikely music discovery destinations in May for New Zealand Music Month, that is currently calling for expressions of interest. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Molly fills in for HALFQUEEN, who is down in Te Wai Pounamu for Two Minds Festival — featuring new releases, plenty of dub, and humid tunes. Chris Fowlie phones in to discuss changes in regulation for growing plants at home, banned baby names, and more on Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store.  Brought to you by The Beer Spot!

Today on the show, elle rides solo!  4:40: we speak to Steve Newall for Flicks 'n' That.  5:30: we have Eden Burns for What's Cooking. 6:05: Rosetta from Breakfast spoke to Annahstasia prior to her show as a part of Strange Universe: Autumn Edition! Brought to you by The Beer Spot!