95bFM: Breakfast with Rosetta

Happy Friday, whānau! On Travelling Tunes Rachel speaks to Dr. Zemke about bad pitch, and why it's so enjoyable to some (and detestable to others). Dylan Pellett from Independent Music NZ Inc. comes into the studio to announce the Taite Music Prize finalists for 2023! On Viewmaster, Sam gives us the lowdown on a low-effort superhero watch, Extraordinary. Finally, Rachel speaks to Ataahua Papa, Kaihautū Māori of the Auckland Arts Festival, about the event's triumphant return to Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!

Welcome to the Thursday show! On Political Commentary, Rachel speaks to Lara Greaves about climate change discourse, water infrastructure and TEU strikes. Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, chats to Rachel about a Renter's United edition. Oscar from Soaked Oats dials in to talk about the newly released video for Pink Beach, and Fi of morris st network chats about their compilation felt cute, might delete. Whakarongo mai!

The mid-week show is packed and bound to lift spirits! On What's Up, Rachel speaks to Nicola Willis about Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, National's water policy plans, and Maureen Pugh's comments on climate change. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, and what on earth are giant pyrosomes? Esther and Micheline from Housewitches dial in from Pōneke to chat about their new EP Toilets For Everyone. Sam Harmony from Friendly Potential chats to Rachel about the upcoming Beacon Festival, and spins a few tracks from artists on the lineup. Whakarongo mai!

Rachel chats to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau Desley Simpson about what the budget means for climate, arts and community funding across the city.

Tuesday is bountiful! Rachel chats to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau Desley Simpson about what the budget means for climate, arts and community funding across the city. Billy Bragg talks to Rachel about his lifelong activism, and recent shows in Aotearoa. On Stage Direction, Amber and Popai come up to the studio to talk about Hemo is Home at Te Pou Theatre. Finally, Hēmi Dale joins us on Ready Steady Learn, to talk about pathways for te reo Māori revitalisation. Whakarongo mai!

Jenna tells about her favourite read of the summer from Percival Everett, The Trees, a page-turning comic horror!

Welcome to Monday! To start your week, we bring you Fashun with Penelope Noir where Pennie talks colour matching, and Proteins of Magic comes into the studio to talk about new work and upcoming shows. Jenna graces Loose Reads with a new recommendation, and Justine Sachs gives us the employment lowdown on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Justine chats setting boundaries at work, what resources should be covered at the company's expense, and non-compete clauses.

Penelope Noir discusses the resurgence of colour matching.

Proteins Of Magic talks to Rachel about new projects (a new single, Divine Physics and an EP, Angel Hieroglyphics), new shows (get tickets to their LOT23 gig!) and the process of writing and producing tracks that tap into elemental spaces, beyond language. We also give Divine Physics a spin, so have a listen!