Marcus Lush Nights
8pm-11:59pm Weekdays
MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
8pm–Midnight weekdays
Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
If you’ve always wanted to join a movement now’s your chance.
Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
His sharp wit, depth of knowledge and crazy idiosyncrasies create what has become one of New Zealand’s most loved programmes.
Just as much at home in the metropolis as he is in the Deep South, Marcus has the ability to relate to everyone, no matter their background.
Email him at Marcus@newstalkzb.co.nz, and give him a call on 0800 80 10 80.Â
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Always fill from the cold tap (21 February 2025)
Marcus leverages a Friday free-for-all to cover "kettle-quette", giant sheep, and getting an ID card with your photo on it. LISTEN ABOVE
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Gee you've got a lot of junk (20 February 2025)
What makes a good neighbour? Have you ever been the terrible neighbour? And would you ever lend a neighbour your outdoor heater? LISTEN ABOVE
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His unusual crouching stance (19 February 2025)
21 people were killed on this day in 1938 - but can you remember what happened? Also, did you see the C-130 land at Wigram this afternoon? And how do you get rid...
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The boomerang kid
Marcus is not a fan of the Halbergs, no one is really a fan of that tourist slogan, but everyone IS a fan of German bread! LISTEN ABOVE
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Now they're called 'sky pandas' (17 February 2025)
It's a bit of a free-for-all Monday covering Canada Geese, exploding gas cylinders, a terrible tourism slogan, and vaping. LISTEN ABOVE
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Just one of those things (14 February 2025)
What is the feature of your otherwise-perfect car that drives you around the bend? Also Valentine's Day, flights to Turkey, and a solution more people should know...
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So unbelievably uncomfortable (13 February 2025)
Marcus talks about the heatwave hitting Hamilton, Manuka honey and its various uses, and the best way to mark World Radio Day. LISTEN ABOVE
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A magnetic guide dog (12 February 2025)
Marcus talks cicadas, Nando's, Wanaka saying 'no' to a McDonald's, and the ground being too hot for dogs to walk on. LISTEN ABOVE
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Why would a man use a straw (11 February 2025)
Should a Super Rugby player be able to withdraw themself from a Super Rugby promotion? Should mayors live in the town they're the mayor of? Should we get rid of...
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Big trigger alert (10 February 2025)
Marcus talks a bit about the Superbowl, and asks whether there's anything to gain or lose from joining the Commonwealth of Australia. LISTEN ABOVE
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Chocolate mayonnaise (5 February 2025)
Marcus has a new toasted sandwich maker and is loving it, Kyle has a new tattoo and is in a bit of pain, and Barb has some questions she's been thinking about since...
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Dream interpreter then the lawn guy (4 February 2025)
Marcus talks mowing lawns, wicker baskets, and Bribie Island. LISTEN ABOVE
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Get thee to a theatre (3 February 2025)
Marcus spends a night celebrating and remembering the Hercules C-130s, which are officially ending their service in New Zealand's Defence Force. LISTEN ABOVE
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Burnt down on Christmas Eve (31 January 2025)
With the Crusaders playing the Blues there in a pre-season match, Marcus talks about Kirwee and the pubs of NZ that have burnt down. LISTEN ABOVE
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An emu mail (30 January 2025)
Are you a hoarder? And where is the line between 'collecting' and 'hoarding' anyway?? Plus talking about the American Airlines flight that crashed midair with an...
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Caller of the night: Paul was one of the survivors of a plane disaster
While talking about the tragic plane and helicopter crash in the United States, Paul phoned to tell his story of being a passenger onboard United Flight 811, which...
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In seven years they'll be a giant (29 January 2025)
Marcus wants to know who he talks to all the time at the supermarket, and hears about your first day at school. LISTEN ABOVE
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It should be called 'pipe' (28 January 2025)
In news we covered a few months ago, Sky TV is having a rough go of it in a number of ways. Plus, a late night quake wakes up the lower North Island. LISTEN ABOVE
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Caller of the night: Anne issued a book to Sir Peter Snell
While talking about Sir Peter Snell (and his breaking of the mile world record by 0.1s at Cooks Gardens), Anne phoned to reminisce about the time she met Peter at...
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But what was the book called? (27 January 2025)
Marcus talks about expensive school uniforms, custom confiscations, and the night Sir Peter Snell broke a world record. LISTEN ABOVE
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What could you talk about for an hour? (24 January 2025)
Marcus poses the question: What could you talk about for an hour? The podcast features the last two hours of the show. LISTEN ABOVE
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So much off the ball nonsense (23 January 2025)
Marcus responds to the Prime Minister's claim that more Eden Park concerts will boost the country's economy, and talks milk and milkshakes. LISTEN ABOVE
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Jan and the giant fan (22 January 2025)
Marcus talks diamonds (kind of), taking photos for tourists, the number 13, and shearing sheep. LISTEN ABOVE
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On go the crocs (21 January 2025)
Marcus talks holiday injuries, takes more 2025 predictions, and gets to the bottom of the splitting of the atom. LISTEN ABOVE
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Predicting the year (20 January 2025)
After talking about his holiday and catching up on Auckland's SailGP action over the weekend, Marcus begins the 2025 Predictions game. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sunday is the new Wednesday (20 December 2024)
For the final show of 2024, Marcus collects highlights of the year, gets to the bottom of a cancelled Summer festival, and gets Christmas well wishes from callers...
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I've never designed a mini golf course (19 December 2024)
Marcus covers two serious crashes in the South Island, and covers Liam Lawson becoming partnering Max Verstappen in 2025. LISTEN ABOVE
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I feel for hockey (18 December 2024)
Marcus talks hot air ballooning, sports that aren't getting funding, retail, and Roger phones back to talk clove bud oil. LISTEN ABOVE
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You could smell the cones (17 December 2024)
Marcus picks up last night's ice cream chat and covers off Christmas scams, drones, and solar panels. LISTEN ABOVE
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A lawn mowing obsessive (16 December 2024)
Marcus talks mowing lawns, McDonald's soft serve, and MOTAT's Christmas lights. LISTEN ABOVE
