Marcus Lush Nights

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 of ants? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a bit of a free-for-all Monday covering Canada Geese, exploding gas cylinders, a terrible tourism slogan, and vaping. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for affordable home internet. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the heatwave hitting Hamilton, Manuka honey and its various uses, and the best way to mark World Radio Day. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 some of our small denomination coins? And why on earth did Ian watch the Superbowl??? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Christmas! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks mowing lawns, wicker baskets, and Bribie Island. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 army helicopter lead to Paul retelling the incredible story of his near-disaster flight in the late 1980s. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 experienced a cargo-door failure just after takeoff. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wants to know who he talks to all the time at the supermarket, and hears about your first day at school. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a library. At least, she WOULD have reminisced, if she could hear Marcus ask her questions about the encounter... Anyone having flashbacks to that call with Brian from a couple of years ago ?? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listen...

Marcus talks about expensive school uniforms, custom confiscations, and the night Sir Peter Snell broke a world record. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus poses the question: What could you talk about for an hour?  The podcast features the last two hours of the show.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks diamonds (kind of), taking photos for tourists, the number 13, and shearing sheep. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks holiday injuries, takes more 2025 predictions, and gets to the bottom of the splitting of the atom. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After talking about his holiday and catching up on Auckland's SailGP action over the weekend, Marcus begins the 2025 Predictions game. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 around the country. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers two serious crashes in the South Island, and covers Liam Lawson becoming partnering Max Verstappen in 2025. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.