Podcasts about 95bFM

Sof's covering i tēnei ata ! Dr Kirsten Zemke talks international shoegaze for Travelling Tunes, Litia recommends Materialists (2025) for Viewmaster, and Cam recommends us his vinyl of the week for From the Crate, thanks to Southbound Records!

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about the Regulatory Standards Bill, last weekend's Destiny Church protest, and the Taxpayers Union-Curia Poll on Cook Islands Citizenship. For International Desk, they spoke to 95bFM reporter Sanat Singh about Zohran Mamdani's all-but-confirmed primary win that has made him the Democratic nominee for the New York City mayoral race. For this week's City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson about the council's emergency preparedness plans for the disabled community, and the proposals for flood mitigation at the Takapuna Golf Course She also spoke with far-right extremism expert Byron Clark about last weekend's Destiny Church protest Finally, she spoke with University of Auckland doctoral student Tom Wilkinson about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, in light of tensions between Israel and Iran.

Featuring Marijuana Media thanks to The Hempstore, a chat with BAMBII about her new album INFINITY CLUB II, plus Weapon of the Week of course! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about the Regulatory Standards Bill, last weekend's Destiny Church protest, and the Taxpayers Union-Curia Poll on Cook Islands Citizenship. For International Desk, they spoke to 95bFM reporter Sanat Singh about Zohran Mamdani's all-but-confirmed primary win that has made him the Democratic nominee for the New York City mayoral race. For this week's City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson about the council's emergency preparedness plans for the disabled community, and the proposals for flood mitigation at the Takapuna Golf Course She also spoke with far-right extremism expert Byron Clark about last weekend's Destiny Church protest Finally, she spoke with University of Auckland doctoral student Tom Wilkinson about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, in light of tensions between Israel and Iran.

Zohran Mamdani has all but won the Democratic Primary in New York City after key competitor Andrew Cuomo conceded the race.  Mamdani will now be the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor. His campaign was built on cost-of-living, where Mamdani presented himself as an authentic, Democratic Socialist, grassroots campaign leader. Wire Host Caeden spoke to 95bFM reporter and South Asia correspondent Sanat Singh about Momdani's win, what this means for the communities he represents, and where to from here.

Geneva is back home at the b! We're stoked to have her back for Rāapa Drive this week. Featuring guest selections on What's Cooking with LEIGH.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week the boys discuss urban planning.

Oto filled in for Matthew Crawley and talked to Alice Canton for Stage direction and Peter Lineham for That's The Spirit. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

 Featuring Fashun with Penelope Noir and the weekly book review with Jenna on Loose Reads, thanks to Time Out Bookstore and later Australian comedian Guy Montgomery is in the studio for a chat about his show this week!

"Matariki!"

Frances Chan revels in the new album by Clear Path Ensemble, celebrates some Brazilian birthdays, and takes time out for the trombone and Sly Stone.   Setlist: Deodato – Also Sprach Zarathustra Clear Path Ensemble – Good Time for Good Things Jonathan Crayford – Skyscraper Scaffold  Matteo Mancuso – Samba Party Sly Stone – Crossword Puzzle Clear Path Ensemble – Black Sand Anika Nilles – Bowser Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell – Driva'man Hermeto Pascoal – Pimenteira Gilberto Gil – 17 Leguas e Meia Clear Path Ensemble – Calypso Azymuth – Andarai Nine Sparks Riots – This Too Shall Pass Melba Liston – Blues Melba Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini – Ralanda Coco Clear Path Ensemble – Temple Block Sustain Daniel Hayles – Bay Remnant Oath The Circling Sun – Constellation Makaya McCraven – Lonely Clear Path Ensemble – Brain Tickle Fingathing – You Fly Me

Least important meal of the day

Mānawatia a Matariki mā Puanga! Rachel's in the driving seat this evening, whakarongo mai nei. 

Least important meal of the day

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve and then What's Cooking guest selections with Melodownz for his forthcoming release MELO N BASS.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

This is the worst show we've ever done.  LISTEN AT YOUR OWN PERIL. 

It's another stacked Tuesday Drive with Nick and Rosetta! Today on the show, Rosetta does a deep dive on AI streaming fraud, DUSTY and GHOS of MOKOMOKAI are up in studio to chat about their new album PONO!, and Gareth Shute comes up for a special tribute to Lorraine Barry for AudioCulture. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Join Milly and Tuva'a for one interesting Tuesday, with some great tracks old and new! Featuring Ready Steady Learn with , thanks to the University of Auckland! 

Plenty of music, and Milly does a live taste test of watermelon flavoured thickened water. Featuring Loose Reads thanks to Time Out Bookstore!

Featuring Stage Direction with Alice chatting to the folks at Silo Theatre about their upcoming whānau-friendly show Taniwha, That's The Spirit with Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham and Matthew speaks with folk musicians Thalia Zedek and Ned Collette ahead of their show at the Auckland Unitarian Church this Wednesday. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Plenty of music, and Milly does a live taste test of watermelon flavoured thickened water. Featuring Loose Reads thanks to Time Out Bookstore!

Molly is joined in the host seat by one of bFM's awesome vollies, Huia! If you loved the show, Huia will be on-air more regularly very soon. Featuring debate on Britpop, great tune selections from Huia and a stunning Friday Live with Pōneke's Deva Mahal singing her new single South Coast - brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Chris' recap of the last week of cannibas in the news on Marijuana Media thanks to The Hempstore, and Annie from Basement Theatre's recipe for a plum daquiri (The 'Annie, Are You Okay'?) plus the crew behind Live Reel are up for Cocktail Corner.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week the boys try doing some accents.

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Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve and a kōrero with Fazerdaze about her just-announced tour of intimate shows across Aotearoa this winter. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Another Rātu Drive with Nick and Rosetta in the bag! Today on the show, the duo catch up with Josh for your bi-weekly space news scoop on Spaced Out. There's also news, weather, surf, a recap of the ripping SRN Top 10, and plenty of music! Plus some yarns about what the texters are having for dinner, because who doesn't love a bit of kai inspo?  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Milly and Tuva'a are taking over 95bFM Breakfast for the next month! Featuring Loose Reads thanks to Time Out Bookstore. 

Featuring Stage Direction with Alice Canton and the team behind Prima Facae at Pumphouse Theatre, a kōrero with Geneva AM about her new single Urban Planning and forthcoming album PIKIPIKI, and a chat with Gussie of Earth Tongue about their show at Whammy this Rāhoroi and new music in the works. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Rosetta fills in for Milly and Tuva'a on a stacked Drive, featuring a double bill Friday Live brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Up first is Ōtepoti sludge-duo HŌHĀ, then Pōneke rockers Dropper, who are in town for Junk Vol II.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Hugh Sundae fills in for HALFQUEEN, featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, a chat with Campbell Smith about the Western Springs "Auckland Bowl" proposal (submit your support here before June 15), Jolisa Gracewood from Bike Pt Chev on this Saturday's twin events, and Mel Parsons phones in ahead of her show at the Tuning Fork Friday night.  

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie thanks to The Hempstore, discussions on the future of the Western Springs Speedway, and kōrero with Mel Parsons ahead of her album release show at The Tuning Fork on Friday. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall and What's Cooking with Tom from Twine. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

And we're back from the long weekend! Featuring Ready Steady Learn with Dr Farzana Adeel, thanks to the University of Auckland!

Today on Drive, Nick has a kōrero with Pōneke based DJ/producer Benny Salvador about their upcoming Aunty Records gig on June 6 at Whammy Bar. For AudioCulture, Andrew Schmidt is up in the studio to chat with Nick and Rosetta about all things NZ Garage Rock. Plus prizes, news, weather, surf, and plenty of tunes. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Matthew Crawley looks after you on Drive on King's Birthday.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie thanks to The Hempstore, then later kōrero with Aniva Artist in Residence Moe Laga about the upcoming show Fetū x Fetu'u  part of this year's F.O.L.A programme.  Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve, Sports Team's Annabel and Callum chat to the Phillipou brothers about their new film Bring Her Back, then Manawatū super-group either eyether are on the phone for What's Cooking and to chat about their forthcoming EP The Dog's Gone. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

It's a stacked show today! Nick and Rosetta share their experience at Sanoi's album listening party at The Stardome, and chat with Josh for Spaced Out. Nick has a kōrero with Durand Jones & The Indications about their new album Flowers - out June 27. Troy Kingi phones in to chat about his AMA nominations ahead of the awards on Thursday, and DJ K-Swizz and Poppa Jax zoom in to chat about the Pulotu Underworld Road to Glastonbury Fundraiser Showcase this Friday May 30! Plus news, weather, surf, prizes, an SRN Top 10 recap, entertainment guide, and plenty of music! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Fashun with Penelope Noir and the weekly book review on Loose Reads, thanks to Time Out Bookstore!

Kaitlyn fills in for Crawley on a stormy Tāmaki Makaurau evening. Featuring a special announcement, The Grogans will be playing in Auckland this September! Then Peter Lineham phones in to discuss schools, religion and more on That's The Spirit! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Featuring Ready Steady Learn, thanks to the University of Auckland!

Frances Chan celebrates NZ Music Month, Mother's Day and the birthdays of Carla Bley, Julian Joseph and Freddie Roach, plus the latest London sounds, an Italian guitar wunderkind and a tour to the Middle East to round out the show. Setlist: Clear Path Ensemble – Best Life Carla Bley – Song Sung Long Julian Joseph – The Other Side of Town Freddie Roach – On Our Way Up Etta James – Something's Got a Hold of Me (live)  Charles Mingus – Track A – Solo Dancer Mike Nock & Frank Gibson Jr – Phaedra's Lullaby   Julian Joseph – Hard Cash Carla Bley Trio – Life Goes On: and On Brandi Younger ft. Ravi Coltrane – Soulris Emma-Jean Thackray – Save Me Joe Armon-Jones – The Citadel Matteo Mancuso – Open Fields  Nautilus – La Ritournelle Genevieve Artadi with the Norbotten Big Band – Life Exploder Aziza Mustafa Zadeh – Always Salah Ragab & The Cairo Jazz Band – Egypt Strut