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On this week's edition of Audio Culture, writer Gareth Shute joins Smashton and Big J to talk about some kiwi artists who have over 1 billion streams on their songs.
Tuesday Drive is back for another week of bangers, banter and bullshit! This week, Smashton and Big J talk about Mushrooms ALOT
Chefs Jono Thevenard from PICI and Emile Bennington from Coco's Cantina joined the show to chat about the upcoming Mushroom Festival
and Gareth Shute came up to the studio to discuss his article on kiwi artists with over 1 billion streams on Audioculture
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’Tis Monday once more. Lots of happenings this week. We discussed bridges, Bridgers, and Dave from Nirvana even called up—though Crawley was in such a state of disbelief, he hung up.
An even greater Dave, Dave Taylor of the mythical Magic Factory, joined us to talk about their absolutely stunner of a new EP, 'Wild Times,' and the band’s Wild Times Party show next week. The classic in culinary literature, 'Cooking With Kenny Rogers,' was also mentioned.
Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham called up and we discussed Jainism (known for its nudie priests).
Unofficial third Monday Drive host Lou also joined us to discuss the book she’s reading on indie rock history. New segment?!?
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On today's show!
Menzies join the show for Friday Live!
Drive as always,
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Featuring Videodrome with Steve Newall and What's Cooking with Ebony Lamb and Grant Antler ahead of the last show of their Aotearoa tour this weekend!
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Tuesday Drive is back for another week of bangers, banter and bullshit! This week, Smashton and Big J do their first show in the new digs!
Kaitlyn Martin from Te Whatu Stardome joined the show to chat about fireballs, flying garbage and telescope admin.
Hugo Robinson from E Tū Music Union came to talk about Change the Tune
Tom Aitchison from Holiday Records came up to the studio to talk about some highlights from the DROPS label.
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New studio, new Monday drive. And boy, is the new studio flash. You can hear the titillation in Crawley's and Harry’s voices.
Laika talked with us about a bunch of theatrical goodness: ‘The Stranger,’ ‘OVER AND OUT,’ and more.
That dickhead Brian Tamaki is in the news again, and Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us for Thats the Spirit to really break it all down.
We also caught up with Oamaru legend Matt Plunket of the Cuticles. There have been lineup changes, a new album, and even a tour of France. The Cuticles are certainly well manicured and sounding pretty damn great. This time, producer Harry took the lead on the interview. How'd he do? Well, you'll have to listen and find out.
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It's drive time!!!
First Friday drive in the new spot, direct from Karanga-a-Hape.
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Castor and Joel cover for HALFQUEEN today!
Chris Fowlie chats to Joel for Marijuana Media, the first time at the new digs! Thanks to The Hemp Store!
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Tuesday Drive is back for another week of bangers, banter and bullshit! This week, Smashton and Big J say farewell to UOA for their last-ever show on campus.
Nick Bollinger joins to talk about Legendary musical visits to Aotearoa in this week's edition of Audio Culture.
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A very exciting Monday Drive this week, certainly a lot of livin’, laughin’ and lovin’, and word on the street is that the big move is happening soon.
We started the show off with a good yarn with 95bFM alumni and veeeeery talented musician Beth Torrance about her brand-spanking-new EP, ‘Your Favourite.’ Spoiler alert: it rips!
As usual, Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us for That's the Spirit. We talked about the new Catholic cathedral in Ōtautahi. We also learned what ‘cathedral’ means.
There's a buzz going on about a hot new Kiwi film premiering at NZIFF, ‘The Ungrateful Tenant.’ And, what do you know, we had the pleasure of talking to director Conor Bowden and composer Joshua Worthington-Church.
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Chris Fowlie joins HALFQUEEN for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store!
And the folk from Matakarama join Shaq for Cocktail Corner!
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Sof and Elle have a lineup of genre-traversing tunes this Rāapa. From revisiting the Flying Nun compilation Abbasalutely, Sibylle Baier to new from Tricky and The Bug / Dis Fig, there's something for everyone.
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Milly is back in the hot-seat for 95bFM Drive tonight. Is she recovering from the flu? yes. Is it chaos? yes. We love it? yes.
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Friday Drive w Aneeka!! Dale Kerrigan in for a chat and Friday Live w/ Brandn Shiraz!
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Milly takes on a Thursday Drive with Marijuana Media, Cocktail Corner and more tunes than you could ever wish for.
Join Liam out of his morning glory element for 3 hours of Baleric Boogie, Soul II Soul & Beastie Boys. Also featuring an audioculture interview with Nick Bollinger, talking about the NZ Student Arts Council & their history of posters. Whakarongo Mai!
Milly joins you for her very favourite NZ Music Week Drive show. Featuring Marijuana Media and a great chat with our good friend Brandn Shiraz, it's all here on Thursday Drive!
Milly takes the helm this Thursday for a livewire of a Drive. Featuring Marijuana Media thanks to The Hempstore, a special guest CIOZ, comes up to spin some beats and talk his upcoming shows, and a whole lotta fun is to be had.
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Milly has your back this Thursday. Tributes to the late Steve Albini, Marijuana Media, Cocktail Corner, it's all here on 95bFM Drive!
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Milly takes the helm for some all round good vibes this Thursday! Chatting all things green with Chris Fowlie and joining a great musician Jack Robertson to make some delicious Victor Gin cocktails. All this and some fantastic tunes, even some you know, here on Thursday Drive!
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Milly plays some banging tunes whilst being joined by Chris Fowlie from The Hempstore to talk all things Marijuana and Nick from the Wednesday Wire and Various Artists makes a delicious cocktail thanks to Victor Gin! How groovy, real groovy.
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On a wildly windy Thursday night, Milly helps calm the storm. Featuring Marijuana Media and some classic rippers, it's all here on Drive!
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Milly takes the reign as she chats Marijuana with Chris Fowlie from the Hempstore and cocktails with Gwilym from East Imperial. Oh, and she play music too!
p.s. Vinyl teamsters make a brief and sneaky apperance bringing some excellent tunes to this Thursday
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Get ready for absolute chaos as Milly takes to the mic and guides you through Marijuana Media, Cocktail Corner and three hours of banging tunes! Woohoo, let's go!
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Aneeka 1.0 vs Fake Aneeka. Who comes out on top? It's a battle of the best tunes!
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Hang with Milly as she takes you through a grungy Thursday arvo. Chatting to Chris Fowlie about all things green, and playing your very best grunge suggestions, it's all chill on this Thursday Drive.
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Kris brings the finest tunes, a silky voice and a sharp mind to Tuesday Drive. It's deluxe!
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Jam packed Tuesday Drive! The Nomad joins us in studio for a chat, we also have Audio Culture, Laneway Introduced and a look at the SRN Top Ten!
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Monday Drive! Prof. Peter Lineham joins us for That's The Spirit and MACEY joins us in studio playing a track and having a chat about what he's upto!
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Thursday Drive with Chris Fowlie in for Marijuana Media and Billie from the Hollywood joining us for Cocktail Corner!
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Wednesday Drive! Steve's in for Flicks 'n' That + we're joined by FLAXXIES for What's Cooking!
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Friday Drive with live performances from Tiny Ruins and Memory Foam!
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Want better access to weed? Then vote in the upcoming election! We also try a rather minty & refreshing bevvy.
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A good classic Wednesday Drive! Steve Newall joins us for Flicks 'n' That and we have Dallas Tamaira chatting to us on What's Cooking!
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Hip-hop turned 50! So we look at the starting foundations of the genre in New Zealand - Corey tells Winston Peters to retire gracefully - and we have a look at the SRN Top 10
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Monday Drive! Professor Peter Lineham joins us for That's the Spirit and Rita Steele brings us the latest in sustainability news with Sustaining Alive!
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Silk Cut in for Friday Live ahead of their show at the Thirsty Dog. Then we hit some bangers to get riled up and ready for the 95bFM bRave tonight!
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Kris from bFM’s Pluto’s Retreat is in the hot seat today serving up beats with a slide of cannabis-in-the-media eatables, baked by another Chris. Also, find out what time Corey went to sleep this morning!
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Damn what a show! We have Sea Mouse Band picking bangers just before they have band practice and Aotearoa’s own Tom Scott phones in as we celebrate Home Brew’s 11th Anniversary of their self-titled album now being re-released on vinyl.
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Aneeka holding down the fort on Tuesday Drive! Josh Aoraki keeps us posted with the latest in Space News and we have a look at the SRN Top Ten!
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Jonny’s away - so Aneeka's taking over the driver’s seat along with some track selections from Britt!
On That's the Spirit we chat about the world’s religions are congregating together for a four day conference, but we wonder who will be hosting the hotel room parties during it.
Sam Harmony also joins us to have a chat about the freshly announced Theo Parrish gig and plays some tunes to get us hyped up and ready!
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Friday Drive! And Hannah Everingham joins us in studio for Friday Live!
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Wednesday Drive!
Charlotte Ryan joins us for What's Cooking, picking out a selection of tunes from the 95bFM vinyl collection that will be up for grabs at the record fair on Saturday!
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We might lose satellites in space (gg NASA), and we might be losing our jobs to our soon-to-be robot overlords, but we certainly would like to keep our vinyl collection!
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We're still so bloody star-struck with David Farrier in the studio and it was Corey's first time seeing Peter Lineham in the studio!
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You know your week is ending on a blissful note when you hear Ringlets live, from the comfort of your car.
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We're literally swimming in vinyl at this point - and we wrap up the film festival!
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Aliens are totally real, but the next time they crash down on earth - can they at least have insurance before getting pissed behind the wheel?
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We talk trash, have a premiere of new track dedicated to bFM, and head over to the lands of Arabia!
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Friday Drive with a live performance from Strangely Arousing. Shout out Parrotdog!
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We don't apologise for playing Paul Simon - but we are eternally grateful to the GCs of Tāmaki - who pump in their financial contributions while we're live! I guess this is what Telethons felt like, Jonny would know.
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Today we announced the public can take part in owning part of bFM History by buying some gems from our international vinyl collection. Keep the station alive by chipping in and looking our history at your house!
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It's a packed one! Magic Factory in the bFM Lounge and our DJ's slammin' it hard with bangers, live from Shadows Bar!
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Today's Agenda includes: Barbie vs. Oppenheimer / The New Things are live in bFM Studio for a chat!
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The U.S. Military should learn how to send e-mails to themselves properly
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What treasures have you found when looking through rivers, lakes and beaches with your metal detector?
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What a show! And to think it's only Thursday! Felt very Friday to us in the studio.
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It's a bird! It's a plane! No; it's our good friend Mikey Havoc!
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We start the new week by asking how much rain could Auckland City get before reaching the average annual rain amount for a single year - in July.
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We learn more about Hajj and wonder if other student stations have a tape deck inside their studios.
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Friday was a hectic one - but a whole lot of fun, with Dunedin's own Koizilla in the studio!
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The smell of freshly printed NZIFF booklets is the next best thing to Oxygen, I swear.
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Luxon is all big on getting those commerical or chartered flights, though we wonder how many Airpoints he'd grift off the taxpayer. Also, cars flying in the sky would have the same fatality rates as cars driving on the roads after maybe 100 years?
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Tensions rise in Israel / Being Anonymous could make you a dickhead online / The New Drug-powered Olympics
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It was sunny once the show started - but Corey was forced inside as the rain dropped in Grey Lynn. Meanwhile, back in Studio 1, drinks were being served and boy were they tastyyyyy.
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Jesus is a-okay with good drugs and the ETS, for those in the know, sound like an absolute joke.
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Jazmine Mary and PASH beam to us live all the way from the bFM Lounge with a packed crowd as we also formally welcome our new general manager, a.k.a. captain of the ship, Tom!
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Luxon might say we're a bunch of wet and whiny people, but we were dry, full of live, and free of bum corn.
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A televangelist, an A.I. Spongebob, and a wholesome family moshpit walk into the bFM Studio... Yeah, I'm not sure how that joke is supposed to wrap-up: but it all took place on bFM Drive today!
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Tom Lark in the bFM Lounge - and we engage the Mayor Wayne Brown support line.
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Smoke up and have a lil gin to this episode - and don't miss out on tomorrow - as we have some great prizes to give away! Happy Birthday to Paddy McAloon as well!
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Corey's going solo with Jonny out for the rest of the week & MILF Manor infiltrates our minds.
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Back from a long weekend and we're joined by Ol' Mikey Havo! Also, RIP that guy who left a cocaine baggie in someone's hot dog in New Mexico... lost his job and is gone 2 jail.
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Friday brings you one heck of a legendary live performance from Deja Voodoo, and Corey's getting mad over a shitty text!
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Ginger Kisses in some thick gin cocktails... A lot of people find cannabis helps them with pain... and Corey got robbed! All this and a set with Deva Mahal - on this edition of bFM Drive!
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Corey's got a buggy throat - and the office goes mad over the Superhero saga! We do have some very talented listeners, as some of them call up to win some movie tickets.
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Rationalists are off their rockers, as they spawn a revigorated period of new-age spiritualism in Silicon Valley. Also, who's the most powerful superhero of all time?
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It's a bangin' hits Friday as we celebrate the end to a brilliant NZ Music Week at bFM. We're also joined remotely for a special Friday Live!
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Everything you ever dreamed. With cannabis, cocktails & The Larry Normans.
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Day Two of NZ Music Week on the Drive programme - and for some reason, some pricks have decided to steal a bunch of copper from our friends at Stardome Observatory! :(
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Day One of NZ Music Week at bFM Drive and we go back to 2001 - where Goodshirt played us some hits from their latest (at the time) self-titled album. That and we look at Death Cults, speak with Maria Williams ahead of their comedy show, and see how the environment faired with Budget 2023.
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Talk about a Friday filled with action - and we start right from the top with the Mel Parsons Band in the bFM Lounge.
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Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to make yourself a hot honey lemon drink - but add Negroni in it afterwards?
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Why the heck is the Fast & Furious movie franchise still being made? And we do more hehe's for What's Cooking - as the NZ International Comedy Festival plays out.
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It's a calm Tuesday, starting off with some DOOF, and Corey leaves work early to arrive on time to a Quiz that didn't start until 7pm anyways.
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It's Monday - and Saudi Arabia have got some interesting rules regarding religion. We also ask if Chris Bishop's in-law's are pissed about their son-in-law's comment on them as "not family".
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Jonny isn't in the office - Corey isn't in the office either... So WAIT... WHO'S IN THE STUDIO!? (Also thanks Aneeka for spinning the decks - love ya!)
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Friday Live on a Thursday / Marijuana Media announces J Day Postponing / Corey takes the Devonport ferry, arriving at a rather cool pub to do the news from.
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Let's get that used Toyota for Vince - if you've got one you can spare, let us know.
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Never heard of DONK DOBBO in our lives, but my god - it changed our lives forever. Also, congradulations to Jeffrey for completing the entire crossword by himself.
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It's Monday and its the first day of NZ Music Month 2023! Peter comes live to us from a bus and Tyler Baikie takes us to the dark past of the old internet.
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NO COMPLY join us in the studio for Friday Live - and would you believe it, Havoc joins in and we have a fun time with a parrot.
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Imagine being late to read your news bullietin because you're in an Uber. (thanks to the driver for being a good sport tho!)
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How long does a train to Swanson from Britomart take? Tonight - we find out and you're not going to believe the results!
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If the Mormon Church have a lot of money in New Zealand, perhaps they could use that money to solve fish starvation in the Gulf Harbour. They certainly didn't use that money to pay for Paul Holmes CD in 2000.
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Today we bring you an exclusive live broadcast of bFM's Party to Farewell our General Manager, Caitlin Mcilhagga. And Jujulipps slays in the lounge - live!
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We're live at The Hemp Store for a special 4/20 edition of Marijuana Media and Cocktail Corner brings us another inspired drink from the big screen.
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Corey knew Princess Chelsea would take out the Taite Music Prize - Barry's back! - and Mini Simmons are in for What's Cooking!
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We're shootin' out to space - and we're all about that Concrete lyfe, as long as our good m8 can rollerskate in peace.
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Do you agree that Feet pics bought with crypto is the most internet thing you could do? Also, Happy Monday!
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4/20 dawns near, another tasty cocktail was had, and we very much need a new sign that isn't beat up in the studio. Please consider sending $4.20 a month with a bCard - and get some snazzy prizes throughout the year.
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From your parents having password books at home - to having Friday Live happen on a day that ISN'T FRIDAY.
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Two boys, fresh from a long weekend, have problems running their outside broadcasting tech, but it makes for brilliant radio. Also, where's the news team?
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Jonny's back from conquering the gastro bug moving its way through Tāmaki Makaurau, Corey is back to reading the news (heads up - surf is great on Saturday, shit on Sunday tho), Cannabis headlines, and we've got a nice espresso martini for Cocktail Corner!
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Day 3 of Corey holding down the fort for a delectable edition of Drive. Paul Ubana Jones spins a couple of tunes and Steve Newell tells us about the thriller conspiracy series hitting the airwaves (TV that is).
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Corey continues solo as we find out why we're going back to the Moon again and gets cyberbullied on the station e-mail (they're blocked now, lol) & there's two newsreaders now!?
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Jungle Fowl are in the building for Friday Live to give us some funky jazz instrumentals and Jonny can't believe that Daylight Savings is ending.
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We're trying to keep a straight face as cameras film us in the studio - don't worry, it's only a student doco.
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Corey rides solo in this edition of Drive - we find out the secret meaning of Chur - and someone gets pissed that Corey wonders why President Clinton cheated on his wife.
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Life is always better with a banana and Pina Colada in a can, when you're in a voice booth.
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Jonny and Corey are amped for Kurt Vile later on in the night - the Pacific are getting closer to legalising the ganga - there's some weird tool being used for the wine tonight.
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It's Tuesday! And the News is delivered with Special Director's DVD Commentary.
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It was a big weekend for Jonny and Corey - Jonny DJ'ed for Surf Friends while Corey protested that Stop Co-Governance guy in Orewa. But it doesn't stop there! Peter Lineham talks more about that guy - and we welcome in Broods and Half/Time for special interviews.
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It's another full-on programme, as KÉDU CARLÖ join us for Friday Live.
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Daily Doobie... Cannabis Chronicals... Whatever you call it, Marijuana Media is back at 4:20 sharp and The D4 are in the building for a special edition of Friday Live!
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What's the longer form of Chaz? Is Corey really the first bFM broadcaster to talk about his mother's vagina on air? Will cinemas switch to giant portrait screens? And what songs inspire our mates, Surf Friends? That and more on this Drive programme.
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Someone interrupted the start of the programme and Alan Perrott comes in to chat about NZ's fascinating Funk history.
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Ye gets told to grow up, the Metaverse is shit, and the waves on the East Coast were lookin' pretty trash for Tuesday.
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It's a chill as heck Friday - with Finn Andrews from The Veils in for a special Friday Live solo performance.
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It's a bird... it's a plane... No! It's... something else on the snow mountain! That and we've got one heck of a tasting thanks to our sponsors at The Beer Spot and Boutique Connection.
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Magic Factory comes in for What's Cookin' - Steve Newell cues up a song and challenges us to think of the most gross thing we can in Flicks 'n' That - and the team recovers from one hell of a night at Pavement.
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Spaced Out takes to a new volcano found on a planet that isn't our own - and we meddle our brain power together to summon Pavement into the studio after their sound check. And yes, we go hard on the Pavement tunes.
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Monday, Monday, Monday... We've made it to the first day of the week - but the soft seats in Studio 1 are looking poorly.
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Corey holds the fort down as Jonny parties at Flamingo Pier Waiheke - Tom Rodwell is in for Friday Live - and we finally give away the Samsung Watch to a lucky listener!
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Jonny celebrates the 27th Birthday of an album that he has loved ever since childhood - and a Texan woman reads out tomorrow's weather.
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Another day, another dolla - as Auckland continues its hot summer. Audio Culture also takes us back to the ol ages of NZ hip-hop: the year 2013.
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Jonny has a special chat with Pavement's Drummer, Bob, and Corey returns from the war! There's also been some church service in the states that lasted for over 400 hours! Jesus seems fashionable again.
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Live musc from Allophones + The Wendys thanks to Parrotdog!
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The sudden leak of rain down Auckland doesn't stop the Drive show from rockin' anda rollin' - but Corey's comfortable at home with Dunkin' Donuts as the studio crew enjoy some top notch G&Ts.
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Have you ever gotten your ears clean? Do you drive big annoying cars in defiance of Climate Change? Would you like to hear a sample of the beats playing at Flamingo Pier Waiheke? Welcome to the Drive programme for Wednesday.
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We have Tim Mahon of Blam Blam Blam phone in about his guide to touring, as written on AudioCulture - and apparently, the b in bFM has changed its meaning... You're gonna have to listen to the episode and find out what it really means now.
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We haven't broadcast this show on a Monday in a looong time after those long weekends back-to-back.
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Live from the Chris Cuffaro photo exhibition at Indigo Studios, Ponsonby - we bring you our first Drive Island for 2023 with a special performance from Reb Fountain and her band.
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Steve comes in after watching When Bob Came, the legendary Brian Wafer joins us for What's Cooking, and all throughout the episode, if you must know, the crew were sipping on some very nice Peach Cider.
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We gave our moon a new name - bFM apparently hired a "TV3 voice" to read the news - and people openly text in using their work plans: imagine all that money we could be making.
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A very chill episode with absolutely no reference to the weather or Wayne Brown at all. Promise xx. We farewell Lewis from Sales but he may come back as a recurring character. Dr Loggcabin also comes in and takes over the decks for a full hour.
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The rain and some Auckland dude getting his body ate by a Jaguar in the 80s - on the agenda on this episode. Murray Cammick comes in for Audioculture to talk about Albert Park's musicial history as a venue.
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Jonny has been having some strange dreams, Corey thinks the word News is said weirdly by the rest of the world, and Andrew Maitai of Powertool Records comes in for What's Cooking, ahead of PowerWest Fest in the weekend.
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Tuesday has the team thinking over brain teasers as Drive celebrates International Brain Teaser Month and Corey speaks to Biig Piig over her newly released Bubblegum mixtape.
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The one and only Rubi Du is in the studio for Friday Live! The rest of it? Just bangers - those sweet sweet beats that only a Friday afternoon could be the right time for.
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It's another slammin busy episode as the nation grips with the fact that Ardern has resigned. Marijuana Media brings more Cheeba Cheeba news, Cocktail Corner brings us the Faberge Hi-Ball, and Hot Sauce Club visit the studio ahead of their show on Friday Night.
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A relaxed Tuesday and AudioCulture takes us to the most memorable festival performances of all time - in New Zealand.
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Peter Lineham talks to the Cardinal Pell debarcle, Rita speaks about the legislation replacing the Resource Management Act, and Corey wants everyone to see My Old School with Alan Cumming in it.
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It’s all on tonight with all sorts of artists just dropping in to say hello - and more! We chat with Drop Legs and Pasiflorez ahead of their gig, Zoe Moon drops in to speak about her new EP, and Molly of Morning Glory speaks to OKAY KAYA ahead of her live debut in New Zealand.
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From Weed in the headlines to Drinkies served in the studio and bangin' beats in the mix: this Thursday Drive was pretty smooooth.
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An incredibly chill day, with the news being so slow that a Canadian reporter had to write about drug smuggling pigeons from a century ago. What's Cooking comes to us from Dan of MY BABY.
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Jonny plays bangers through the afternoon as Corey bakes scones with his Nanny Thelma (recipe available) and gives Metservice an impromptu call about when Auckland's weather will finally get good.
Also, some dude drove an e-scooter over the Harbour Bridge?!
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Flies are increasingly invading the streets of Auckland and our listeners give us tips to rid ourselves of them - Peter Lineham tells us why Vadda Vlad Putin was all alone during Christmas - and Corey delivers a highlights package from Wellington's NYE Fireworks Display alongside Justin Wong and Tyler Baikie.
Marlon Williams and Tiki Taane are live in the studio, with a cheeky extra rendition of cocktails made - as Corey flies back home for the holiday break.
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First it was the wrong theme track, then it was Newsroom technical difficulties, and finally a Fire Alarm!? What's going on at the B? Ooh, there's also a lot of weed news and some brilliant wine sampled too!
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Jonny finds an old number bFM once used, a curious Corey phones it up... And space wizard Josh, from The Stardome summarises the year in space that was for 2022.
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Jonny confesses to attending Guns 'n Roses during the weekend, Peter Lineman ponders a religious view of the world being explored in Social Studies classes, and Rita Steel gives us the rundown on the biggest environment wins of 2022.
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Jonny tries to teach Corey phone etiquette, the talented Luke Buda phones in from Wellington for Friday Live, and the listeners go mad over the coppers sending out speeding tickets.
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We get the latest blazed news from Chris in Marijuana Media, sample some tasty drinks in a double-bill edition of Cocktail Corner, and the Lo-Fi Crew visit ahead of their 5th Birthday celebration at The Mothership this weekend.
We celebrate International Brownie Day early by microwaving one in a mug, and we're joined by Aussie band, The Oogars, ahead of their tour of New Zealand in 2023.
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The Drive Crew were blessed with the presence of Princess Chelsea and her band in the bFM Lounge - and Audioculture's Russell Brown pops in as we remember Hamish Kilgour of The Clean.
Jonny welcomes Corey to the whare as the new Drive Producer and Newsreader. Some guy lost a bunch of crypto and wanted to know how to convert into NZD.
Friday with live Arthur Ahbez at aprrox 4:30pm! Thanks to Parrotdog Beer!
Ait ha huge shout out ot The Beer Spot
Wednesday Drive with Sam from Shapeshifter + live DADDY LONG LEGS.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Friday with Chris from Albi & the Wolves + The RVMES. Shout out Parrotdog.
Plus a big thanks to The Beer Spot
Wednesday washing machine music conditions.
Sanoi + Antix come in after 6pm to sort things out.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Mels from The Auckland Tree Council chats about changes to tree protection in Auckland, and how to stay up-to-date.
MOnday Drive with Peter Lineham on the alcohol + fooball world cup & The Auckland Tree Council after 6pm.
Jessica Cornerlius + Mikal Cronin pop in for a chat. Steve reviews Mr Organ, and Ingrid and the Ministers jumps on the phone from Taupo.
95bFM Drive broadcasting live from The Beer Festival 2022! Chill tunes and some live roving. Jonny gets around and chats to the brewers and people at The Beer Festival.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Monday with Peter Lineham on Brazil + Rita Steel on fake meat.
Thanks to The Beer Spot.
Tuesday with an interview with Amanda Mills on the Audioculture Dunedin story map.
Thanks to The Beer Spot.
Wednesday with the return of Steve Newall plus Matthew from Flying Out giving us the rund down on The Others Way.
Thursday with all the regulars + Frank Booker with an Avantdale Bowling Club test pressign after 5pm...!
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Jonny chats with Fontaines D.C., gets a dubstep guest mix from TRUTH, plus has Steve Gunn on the line for What's Cooking. What a crazy show.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Wednesday with Sam Harmony in to chat about the Laneway lineup + Andrew from Die!Die!Die! after 6pm.
Steve Newall chats about the final season of Atlanta. Melodownz comes in for a chat after 6pm.
Thanks to The Beer Spot
Tim Rogers from You Am I visits the bFM studio just before 5pm.
Russell Brown jumps on the phone to chat music in NZ pre-Flying Nun thanks to Audioculture.
All thanks to The Beer Spot
Chris Fowlie joins Jonny & Lewis for a chat about cannabis + Renee brings in some nice wine.
Thanks to The Beer Spot
Tuesday with Graham Reid on the St James. Thanks to Audioculture.
Big shout out to The Beer Spot!
Wednesday with Steve on The Rehersal + the Working Late Crew on the guest selection.
All thanks to The Beer Spot.
Wednesday with Steve Newall + The Lazy Eyes guest selecting some tracks after 6pm.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Wednesday with Steve Newall + The Lazy Eyes guest selecting some tracks after 6pm.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Two live acts - Matthew Bannister live at 4:25pm + Addam Hattaway live at 5:30pm. Thanks to Parrotdog.
A massive shout out to The Beer Spot
Wednesday with Lewis dishing out film knowledge. We also crown the greatest song of all time!
A great Monday chatting with Peter and Rita, with excellent tunes to go along.
Shout out to The Beer Spot!
Nick Bollinger joins Jonny at 5:30pm to chat great NZ Rhythm Sections.
Shout out to The Beer Spot!
Monday Drivew with Peter Lineham + a snow report thanks to Cardrona + some chat about lead.
Morning Glory's Tuva'a covers for Jonny this week, continuing the great tunes and excellent banter.
Thanks to The Beer Spot - Your Tappy Place
Thursday with Marijuana Media + Cocktail Corner with Andy from Mothership.
Massive shout out to The Beer Spot!
Aneeka fills in this week with a selection of groovy tunes to get you through your drive home.
Tuesday Drive with Lewis Tennant on after 6pm thanks to Audioculture
Shout out to The Beer Spot
Broadcasting live from the Ellen Melville Centre! The Black Seeds liveat 5:30pm! Plus Te Kaahu live after 6pm!
Wednesday Drive with Steve Newall chatting film, DJ Coda having a yarn about House + Techno, and Tom from Leisure on the gest selection
Thursday with Tadhg filling in for Marijuana Media, and Jules + Lewis filling in for Cocktail Corner with a bottle of Victor Gin.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Tuesday Drive with Jonny bringing you great tunes & great chat. Audio Culture this Tues.
Thanks to the Beer Spot!
Thursday with Tadhg on the phone for Marijuana Media + Mat Thomson & some coconut water.
Friday with a live performance from No Brainers thanks to Parrotdog.
All thanks to The Beer Spot!
Thursday is full etc. Chris Fowlie in person + Paddy from Bohemoth.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Steve Newall returns to talk Atlanta & Top Gun.
Lucky Lance guest selects some tunes
Simon Grigg jumps on the phone from Bangkok to discuss the lasting impact of “Proud: An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation”
Thanks to Audioculture!
Johnny cruises you into your Monday afternoon with great banter and even greater music.
Thanks to the Beer Spot!
Johnny had a baby! But now he's back to bring you all the tunes you love.
Thanks to the Beer Spot!
Corey's here to play you a range of beats from A-to-Z. He also really loved those nuts we were giving away.
Thanks to the Beer Spot!
Esther is back from Australia and is here to bring you some bangers on this lovely easter Monday.
Thanks to the Beer Spot!
Patty takes over drive this week but don't worry he continues to deliver the tunes you love.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
A visit from Darryn Harkness & Will Saunders = awesome.
Thanks to Parrotdog + The Beer Spot!
If you can believe it it's a Wednesday once again and theres plenty of tunes to go around
A chocka Monday with Peter Lineham, Gabe from Bike Auckland + an interview with Khruangbin at 5:30pm!
All thanks to The Beer Spot!
Grant Smithies jumps on the phone at 5:30pm to chat about his new piece for Audioculture.
Monday the lads chat with their regular guests while also keeping up with their banging tunes.
All thanks to the Beer Spot!
Friday with a bunch of tunes + live music from black sand at 5:30pm thanks to Parrotdog!
All thanks to The Beer Spot!
Chris Fowlie via the phone on drug driving laws + and Kristin on the phone for Cocktail Corner.
Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Spaced Out takes a looks at the recent events in the Russian / Ukraine conflict and it's effect on international space relations.
Friday including a drum & bass special with 48 Sonic after 5:30pm!
Thanks to Parrotdog + a huge thanks to The Beer Spot
Tuesday with Rob on the phone for Spaced Out. Big Hungry starts gettting texts asking for dates. Mmm spicey.