Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first ever phone call. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the flashy food trend for 2026, keeping DST, and losing traditional bars of soap. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus watches the Warriors' first NRL match of 2026, and gauges reaction to the TPU/Curia poll that Luxon felt he need to ring ZB and discuss himself ! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus celebrates a selling decision made by TradeMe, queries the high cost of campgronds, and wonders what makes the best pavlova topping. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gauges reaction to Dave Rennie being appointed the new coach of the All Blacks (including from the one person whose opinion matters the most....), and also gets into weight loss surgery travel. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus awaits the blood moon, and talks nitrus oxide, New Plymouth, and catching salmon. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers the unfolding Iran situation, while also taking calls on scooters, shingles, and school camps. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wraps the week talking spiders, Split Enz, and weird things in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus celebrates World Toast Day by hearing your unique topping recipes, and the stories of their discovery. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the hobbies that have come back, or kicked off for the first time. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks coffee, takes a trucking question from Mark, and gets your recollections of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse of 1970. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When talking about how news of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse spread on 24 February 1970, Pat phoned with the most unique experience - he was digging the tunnel. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus kicks the week off talking washing lines and responsible dog ownership. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks book sales, muffins, and whether Trump is too old to be leading a country. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks inappropriate headwear for mature men, the rip off of getting new batteries for your car keys, and covers the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being arrested on his birthday. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Facebook Marketplace scams, restoring pool tables, and the drama of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge to pay for a new Auckland Habour Bridge? And Actor Robert Duvall has died. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus watches the Halberg Awards, and talks about roundabouts (for the one time he's allowed to every calendar year)... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers another severe weather event, and talks about the restaurants that would let you cook your own steak at the table. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks A.I., pokies, and the possibly impending closure of Clifton Motor Camp. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus watches a ripper of a T20 match, but isn't quite sold on the draw of the Winter Olympics... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the future of the great Chateau Tongariro, pool halls, and the King of Romance is returning to NZ! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the annual predictions show! If you want to add yours to the list, you can email dan(at)newstalkzb(dot)co(dot)nz with five plausible-but-woefully-unlikely predictions. The goal is not to put in things that are likely to happen, but rather interesting or fun things that will make us go "I can't believe someone put that as a prediction!" if it actually occurs! LISTEN ABOVE   See omnys...

Marcus talks the beginning of the Winter Olympics (and highlights from previous events), and gets deep into garlic. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes your I-can't-be-bothered-Googling-that questions, and ends up talking about Noah's ark. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.