95bFM: 95bFM Drive with Jonny & Big Hungry

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!

On today's show! Martyn Pepperell joins the show to discuss Amelia Berry's career for AudioCulture. From early days in the post-punk trio Nice Birds to Berry's award-winning work under the moniker Amamelia. And, we have lots of music.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Stage Direction with Laika Rountree, and discussing 'quiet revival' on Stage Direction with Peter Lineham.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Today on teh show I'm lucky enough to be joined by Sid and Maddy (Sid Wilder and Friends and Tahini Bikini) to talk about their upcoming national tour, we also have AW perform for Friday Live ahead of their tour. Plus heaps of music! Thanks to The Beer Spot

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall and guest selections from Thom Burton of Guardian Singles for What's Cooking.  Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot

On today's show!!!! Josh Aoraki joins Nick for Spaced Out! Plus a heap of tunes for your ears! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Tuva'a has a great show talking about his experience at the last splore and playing some groovy tracks he's found over the last few weeks. Thanks to The Beer Spot

Solo Drive with Elle this week! We heard from Steve Newall for Flicks 'n' That.  Rip Ship came up to the studio ahead of their Europe Tour fundraiser gig at Whammy bar Thursday, 26 February and delivered some synth laden long tracks.     

It's time for Driveeeeeee! Today John Pain joins the show for this week's Audio Culture. This week's focus is John's recent piece about New Zealand's Jug Band Boom. Oh! And heaps of music. Thanks to our mates at The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! Peter Lineham joins Matthew for That's The Spirit! Discussing the peculiarities of the Christian idea of Lent and Ash Wednesday. Laika Rountree joins Matthew for Stage Direction, having been to the dress rehearsal of the upcoming production for Embrace, and the planning of the upcoming production, Before We Begin. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Rory and Paddy cover Drive this Friday! Hemi Hemmingway joins us live in the studio for Friday Live, playing songs from his new album "Wings Of Desire".  A live cross to Splore 2026 gets everyone very excited with many tracks from artists on the Splore lineup featured! Thanks to The Beer Spot  Friday Live thanks to New Zealand On Air Music with support from McLeod's Brewery!