Podcasts about 95bFM

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.     

This week the boys talk toasties and pies. 

Rosetta and Milly have another great Rāapa Brekkie lined up for you! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: What's Up with Minister Paul Goldsmith, the last of our Auckland Pride coverage with Ramon Te Wake, and What's The Buzz with Emily thanks to The Level! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

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.     

This week the boys talk toasties and pies. 

Rosetta and Milly have another great Rāapa Brekkie lined up for you! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: What's Up with Minister Paul Goldsmith, the last of our Auckland Pride coverage with Ramon Te Wake, and What's The Buzz with Emily thanks to The Level! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

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!

It's a busy ol' Rātu here in the bFM studio, and Rosetta and Milly have a stacked breakfast show for you lined up! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Political Commentary with Lara, a kōrero with Carré about her new EP Hibiscus, and Ready Steady Learn thanks to UoA. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Happy Rāhina! The girls are back in studio after a huuuuge weekend - sharing new tunes, Splore memories, and spinning yarns. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Aaron from Psychic Glands! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Christian is back up to chat kawhe with us in the studio - today chatting about Ethiopian Koke Shalaye single origin beans that are on their way out! Get in quick via eighthirty's website with the code '95bFM' for 10% off... or try your luck in this week's giveaway! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

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!

Happy Rāhina! The girls are back in studio after a huuuuge weekend - sharing new tunes, Splore memories, and spinning yarns. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Aaron from Psychic Glands! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Another cracker of a Jazz Show from Def Jim, who only had access to a single functional studio CD player but nonetheless delivers selections from new releases by Tomeka Reid Quartet, Fred Hersch, Wolfgang Muthspiel and Joe Morris/Elliott Sharp (among others) plus a classic Oregon track from 1974 by way of tribute to the late guitarist Ralph Towner plus  another instalment in his ongoing exploration of the 1970s-90s work of Chico Freeman and a bunch of other plusses besides. Essential listening for Jazz Heads of every stripe. 

Ordinary common firgs! Thanks to the wonderful NZ Maritime Museum - Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa - for sponsoring the show!  

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!

Milly is in the studio, and Rosetta is down at Splore. Join them for three hours of crazy radio magic, with many live crosses to the beautiful Tāpapakanga Regional Park. On the show Kirsten Zemke joins Milly to discuss German versions of popular songs for Travelling Tunes, and Cam from Southbound Records comes up to chat about exciting new releases for From the Crate!  Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Kia ora! Joel covers for HALFQUEEN while she gets ready for her set at Splore! Chris joins us for Marijuana Media to chat all things weed news. Thanks to our mates at The Hempstore! And Joel chats to Rosetta from Brekkie and Programme Director Molly while they pack in to the final Splore! Rosetta also chatted to Splore Festival Director John Minty earlier in the day! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! Joel covers for HALFQUEEN while she gets ready for her set at Splore! Chris joins us for Marijuana Media to chat all things weed news. Thanks to our mates at The Hempstore! And Joel chats to Rosetta from Brekkie and Programme Director Molly while they pack in to the final Splore! Rosetta also chatted to Splore Festival Director John Minty earlier in the day! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Happy Rāpare! It's just Rosetta in the studio today but she's got plenty of tunes and chats to keep you going on your Thursday morning. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Fashun with Penelope Noir, a catch-up with Desley Simpson, and Just What The DoC Ordered! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

This week on Drive, Elle is back on the air with Sof!  We heard from Steve Newall for Flicks 'n' That, about a windfall of his latest recommendations and Issey Jean joins us to talk about some of her favourite music on What's Cooking.  Thanks to the Beer Spot!

It's hump day, so Rosetta and Milly have an absolutely stacked show for you lined up! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: What's Up with Barbara Edmonds, Auckland Pride chats with Buckwheat, and a kōrero with Mikey Havoc about the Push Push reunion. Plus, we announce the bRave!! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Tune in to hear what 95bFM voted as the top ten for this week!

Ata mārie! It's Tuesday, and Rosetta and Milly have a great show for you lined up. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, Parakuihi Pals with Radio Control, Ready Steady Learn and Short Player with Earth Tongue! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Vroom vroom! Drivveeeee On today's show: Josh Aoraki joins the show today to discuss the impending Annular eclipse and Obama clarifying his comments after saying that aliens are “real”. Bonus beat: Stardome has a brand new show! Check it out! Grammy and Academy Award–winning songwriter, composer and performer Bret McKenzie joins the show to discuss his upcoming tour! And, Christoph el Truento joins the show to discuss his upcoming performance at Splore! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Ata mārie! It's Tuesday, and Rosetta and Milly have a great show for you lined up. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, Parakuihi Pals with Radio Control, Ready Steady Learn and Short Player with Earth Tongue! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

An especially cruisy edition of Tuesday Morning Glory on 95bFM. Today's show focuses on ambient guitar music, from the soft tones of Van Houten, to a new release from the beloved slowcore band Bedhead, to pioneering cellist/disco-man Arthur Russell. Huge ngā mihi to show sponsors, The Tuning Fork! 

Kia ora!  CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of SA - Peter Lineham joins Matthew for a chat about the former Centrepoint commune in Albany and Bert Potter And an interview with Jim White and Marisa Anderson about their music, and upcoming performances at the International Festival of Secret(e) Sounds and Port Noise!  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Happy Rāhina e te whānau! Rosetta and Milly are back from another bangin' weekend, bringing you tunes and chats all morning long. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Whakataukī o tēnei wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, Loose Reads with Jenna and bosom selecta with Love Language! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

No Lee this week! Thanks to the wonderful NZ Maritime Museum - Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa - for sponsoring the show!  

Blind Mango is back, playing a few groovy Valentine specials, and he catches us all up on last week's Somethin' Else Festival.  Thanks to our amazing sponsors  -  San Ray - the 'home of great eats'  - find them at 118 Ponsonby Road. 

Happy Rāmere! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Friday Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, Rosetta spoke with Bic Runga about her new album Red Sunset, and Cam is up for From The Crate! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

We venture out of the studio and down to The Beer Spot Morningside for Drive Island with CCTV and Grecco Romank.  Thanks to The Beer Spot Friday Live brought to your by NZ on Air Music with support from McLeod's Brewery!

Happy Rāmere! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Friday Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, Rosetta spoke with Bic Runga about her new album Red Sunset, and Cam is up for From The Crate! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Chris chats about new findings from a U.S. based study that links legalisation with declining rates of drug-use amongst high school aged students, an update on Aaron Barlow's sentencing, and a potential new supplier of home-grown and made hemp milk on Marijuana Media, thanks to our mates at The Hemp Store. Later on, Nicola and Adam of Basement are in the studio to mix-up a delicious mocktail and chat about their summer season and Pride '26 programming on Cocktail Corner.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring a live set in the bFM lounge from Earth Tongue ahead of releasing their third LP, Dungeon Vision!  Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot 

Todayssssss lineup: David Herkt joins the show for this week's Audio Culture. This week's focus is David's recent piece about Mojo's on Queen. An iconic venue that was home to New Zealand's first, largest, and longest-running transgender show. Thanks to Audio Culture! And, Folk artist Fables chats to Nick about her gorgeous new track 'Eyes Closed'. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora!  Peter Lineham joins Matthew for a chat about US President Donald Trump and the recent Presidential Prayer event for That's The Spirit! And Stage Direction is back! Matthew speaks to Laika Rountree on what to expect with the segment this year. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

WALAO! Hosts Oto and Jaycee played 3 hours of of choonz on Waitangi day! Thanks to The Beer Spot! 

Kia ora! Chris Fowlie joins HALFQUEEN for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora!  Joel's first giveaway (fun!) And Grecco Romank joins us in studio for 'What's Cooking,' their appearance at Drive Island next week, and a first spin of their new track, 'Nobel Grease'. Whakarongo mai! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Auē! On the show today: Josh Aoraki joins the show for Spaced Out! Thanks to Te Whatu Stardome! And, DJ GROOVY T to chat about his upcoming gig fundraising for Matakāoa Communities ravaged by recent floods. If you would like to donate to the relief efforts, there is more info HERE Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora! 3 hours of tunes, and Peter Lineham has a chat with us about how various religious have rushed to Minneapolis in the US to protest against ICE for That's The Spirit. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Happy Rāmere e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Friday breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Crawley is up for a very special announcement regarding Strange Universe in March, Milly chats with Sleaford Mods, and Cam from Southbound shares some exciting new wax for From The Crate. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Happy Rāapa e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Wednesday Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly; What's Up with Minister Paul Goldsmith, we kick of our Auckland Pride Coverage with TAKATAPUNANI, MAN(K)ILLA, and Allie Howell, and What's The Buzz with Phil. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Big J is back this week :D But Smashton is away :( 

Happy Rāmere e te whānau! Rosetta and Milly have a great show for you lined up including: Parakuihi Pals with RDU, This Is How We Brew It, a kōrero with KaiShanDao ahead of her set presented by Bass Rongoā this Sunday, and From The Crate with Cam from Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Happy Rāmere! Rosetta and Milly have another great brekkie chocka full of tunes for you to end the week with a bang - plus, your chance to win a double pass to Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and ZED, and a bag of eighthirty classic blend coffee!  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāapa Breakfast show with Rosetta and Milly: What's Up with Steve Abel, Rosetta and Nick's coverage of Twisted Frequency, a kōrero with Hemi Hemingway about his album release show, and What's The Buzz with Emily! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Rosetta and Nick made it all the way down to Tākaka for Twisted Frequency 2025-26 - which was chocka full of incredible music, community, art, wild weather, and good parties. Listen back to their interviews with Mauri Aura, Droneeater, Cam from the Dojo team, a very special weather report from Molly Breeze and Field Enhancement Unity, Andwahn, Neve IV, Rooster Records, Debt Club, Dropper, Hemi Hemmingway, Ringlets and Earth Tongue! Tickets for Twisted Frequency 2027 are on sale now, with the option to add koha/donation if you're in a position to support. Whakarongo mai nei!