95bFM: 95bFM Drive with Jonny & Big Hungry

Starting off the show is an update of what's been happening in the cannabis world on Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hemp Store. Mat returns with another TOMMY liqueur recipe, this time with an apple twist on Cocktail Corner thanks to Thomson Whiskey. To round it off, Silver Scroll finalist JessB is in the studio to chat about her massive year, the story behind the nominated track Power, and 3 Nights In Amsterdam 5th Anniversary Deluxe Edition - out tomorrow!  Weapon of the Week: JessB - BULLSEYE (HalfQueen & Pasquinel Remix) Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, guest selections from Luke Buda of The Phoenix Foundation for What's Cooking, and an interview with London-based band bar italia about their latest album 'Some Like It Hot' and upcoming show at the Hollywood Avondale.  Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot 

Nicholas is joined by double finalist at this year's Silver Scrolls Marlon Williams. And, Michael Larsen joins Nicholas for Audio Culture to discuss his new article on lost 80s earworms.   Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Matthew Crawley speaks with Barnie and Callum from Captain Morrow and the Sands of Time, a new production over at Q Theatre. Then, Silver Scroll 2025 finalists Mazbou Q and Ch! Nonso are on the line to discuss their nominated track Torque. Later, Fables is in the studio to talk about her recently announced debut album and new track Sundown. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot

Tuva'a plays some nice sunny day tunes, chats to Alan from S.E.I.S.M.I.C. about their current tour, gives away some super big deal prizes and features Friday Live with Jack Bromwich, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to our pals at McLeod's Brewery! Thanks to The Beer Spot.

On HALFQUEEN's show, Chris discusses the week of cannabis in the news on Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore. Later, Mat is in the studio to make a delicious cocktail utilising a whiskey liqueur on Cocktail Corner, thanks to Thomson Whiskey.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Sofia and Elle had an interesting show today, with some dark, and sometimes funny, recommendations from Steve on Flicks 'n' That. David Coventry of Hail, Meteor! picked some stellar selections for What's Cooking. And finally, we listen back to Elle's interview with Kate Bollinger, ahead of her Aotearoa debut in January 2026. Alongside some cracker tunes from Everything in Psychedelic, WITCH and The Crying Nudes. 

Celebrating the final Stage Direction with thespian and theatre extraordinaire Alice Canton and the cast of Rehab, then Peter discusses the theology and religious beliefs of the Taliban on That's The Spirit. Matthew also plays out the new debut album from O/PUS, Out At Sea, The Water Is Deep.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Ivy from Ōtepoti gave an amazing performance for Friday Live Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.  The remaining 2 hours and 45 minutes of epic tunes and bantz by host Oto are brought to you by The Beer Spot!

Featuring Marijuana Media where Chris discusses law reform in light of 50 years since the passing of the Misuse of Drugs Act, thanks to The Hemp Store. Holly's last Cocktail Corner focuses high/low food and wine pairings, thanks to Decibel Wines. Brought to you by The Beer Spot!

On today's show - Listen along as Josh Aoraki discusses all things Space news!  Gina Dellabarca joins the show to talk all things Show Me Shorts Film Festival. And, Composer Keith Morris joins the show to talk about the upcoming collaboration between Stardome and Auckland Philharmonia,  'Strings Under the Stars'. And, Andrew Gifford joins the show to discuss his article on the Māori Community Centre on Audioculture. Thanks to The Beer Spot

Featuring Stage Direction with Tom Clarke discussing Perry and That's The Spirit. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

It's a chocka Rāmere Drive at 95bFM, first on the show is a live set from beloved Naarm outfit Folk Bitch Trio. Later, Georgia Knight stops in to debut a live-version of a track from her forthcoming debut album Beanpole on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Naarm outfit Folk Bitch Trio play live in the bFM lounge ahead of their show at the Tuning Fork. The trio have been touring their brilliant new album Now Would Be A Good Time.

At the top of the show is Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hempstore. Then, Holly is in the studio for Cocktail Corner, thanks to Decibel Wines. Later, Aidan Fine calls into the studio for a yarn about his album release show at Whammy Bar this Rāmere.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Sofia holds down the fort today for Rāapa Drive! Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, and What's Cooking with Naarm based band Mouseatouille - talking about their album DJ Set. Brought to you by our favs The Beer Spot!

On today's show - Nicholas speaks to Gelli Haha about their ebullient debut record Switcheroo. And, Andrew Gifford joins the show to discuss his article on the Māori Community Centre on Audioculture. Thanks to The Beer Spot

Featuring Bridie and Dylan discussing It's Alive for Stage Direction, Peter Lineham delves into the priests protesting outside Nicola Willis' office on That's The Spirit, and Matthew speaks with North Carolina band Wednesday about their new album Bleeds.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Rāmere drive featured Pōneke 4-piece post-punk outfit Half/Angel playing for Friday live, playing their newest E.P - Boat Ramp + Jitterbug, and witty banter from today's drive host - Oto. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

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Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, an interview with Stella Donnelly (AUS), and What's Cooking with Soft Bait.  Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot

Hari Wiki o Te Reo Māori! On today's show; Josh Aoraki talks lunar eclipses and Mars rover findings on Spaced Out! Parehuia Mackay joins the show to talk about Waiata in Our Whare initiative. And, Kaiako Lewis Johnson calls in to discuss his first year teaching at Kura Kaupapa. Plus! Heaps of waiata reo Māori! Thanks to The Beerspot!

Featuring Stage Direction with Ben Ashby and Nadiyah Akbar discussing Running into the Sun showing at Basement this week. Peter Lineham phones into the studio for That's The Spirit. In the final hour of the show, Matthew is joined by Andrew Wilson aka AW to chat new music and his upcoming show at the Old Folks' Association via No Label / No Venue. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Your prayers have been answered, Tuva'a is back in town and back on Rāmere Drive! Featuring a double bill of two bands both by way of Te-Whanganui-a-Tara on Friday Live. First up is Goya who are in town for the release tour of their LP Home Turf. Luckily, E.U.G. are also in town for the same tour and bring you another in-studio set of heavy hitting Welly punk, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Feautring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hemp Store. Later, HALFQUEEN speaks to Aotearoa for Palestine spokesperson Nadine Mortaja about the upcoming March For Humanity this Saturday.Then Holly is in for a delicious vino taster on Cocktail Corner, thanks to Decibel Wines. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring an interview with james K (NYC) about her latest LP 'Friend', Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, What's Cooking with Georgia Knight, and an interview with Winter (US) about her latest LP 'Adult Romantix'.  Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot!

It's time for Rātū Drive with Nicholas. On today's show, Nicholas is joined by Chris Cudby for Audioculture! The pair discuss Chris' illustrious musical career. Oh, and there is heaps of music as well!   Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Starting off with Stage Direction with Amber Curreen, director of Kōanga Festival. Later, Peter Lineham phones in for That's The Spirit. Crawley then makes a call down to Ōtautahi to chat with musician Adam Hattaway about his new album Hot Variety. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring a mix of hardcore punk, emoviolence and smooth jazz. Te Whanganui-a-Tara two-piece emo duo Park Flyers are in for Friday Live, brought to you by NZ on Air Music and our mates at McLeod's Brewery. Whakarongo mai nei to listen to their new single 'friends!'

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie from The Hempstore. Later Theia phones into the studio for a korero about her gorgeous new waiata Patupaiarehe, and the maaassive announce of her debut album Girl, In A Savage World. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot

Featuring Elle's interview with shoegaze legends Alison's Halo, Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, Sof's interview with James Krivchenia of Big Thief about their sixth studio album 'Double Infinity', and What's Cooking with Joel Field of Ōtepoti-based Pearly*. Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot! 

Featuring Stage Direction with the castmembers of Mother Play showing next month at Silo Theatre, Baby Zionov and Brad of Créme Jéan phone in to yarn about their free show at Public Bar this Thursday and new music. Later, Peter Lineham phones in for your weekly dose of That's The Spirit, and then Em is in the studio for a yarn about new music and her just-released track Lucky Star.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring some good punk and a touch of electroclash on Rāmere Drive. Punk quartet The Sour are in for Friday Live, brought to you by NZ on Air Music and our mates at McLeod's Brewery. Whakarongo mai nei to catch a heavy set and get some insight into the band's origins as a Hole covergroup.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hempstore. John Minto appears in the bFM studio for a kōrero with HALFQUEEN about the maaassive Splore 2026 lineup (Sister Nancy and Nightmares on Wax?!). Later, a delicious tipple recipe courtesy of our mates at Stiffy.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

On a stacked and packed day on Wednesday Drive, we unfortunately have no Flicks 'n' that as Steve was in absentia, instead, however, we listened back to Sofia's interview with Freak Slug.  Jim Nothing came in to chat about some absolutely stunning tracks for What's Cooking.  Finally, we listened back to Elle's interview with Flooding, an impressive noise rock trio, based out of Kansas.   

Featuring AudioCulture with Martyn Pepperell discussing the career of Philippa McIntyre, also known as DJ Philippa, and more recently as Philippa. Check out Martyn's write-up on AudioCulture. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring That's The Spirit with Peter Lineham and a bunch of epic tunes courtesy of Crawley. Later, General Manager Tom makes a guest appearance for a song request. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Lucia returns for a guest show before she jets off overseas! Featuring local heavy-hitting punk duo TOOMS on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.  Thanks to The Beer Spot.

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore. Later, a delicious recipe on Cocktail Corner, thanks to Stiffy. Plus, listen out for Weapon of the Week! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring an interview with Moin (UK) about their EP 'Belly Up', Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, What's Cooking with Dick Move, and an interview with TSENATE about her latest single 'ALL IN'.  Whakarongo mai! Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot

Happy Monday! Alice Canton brings in Marshall Lorenzo  for Stage Direction, to talk about their upcoming basement theatre show Decadunce. Professer Peter Lineham calls in to talk about 'contemporary shamans' for this weeks That's the Spirit. Later, ives. phones in from the UK to talk about new music including her new track Lonely Tears. Thanks to the The Beer Spot  

Featuring Geneva AM live-and-direct from the bFM studio on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!