Marcus Lush Nights

With news that Auckland Council might be moving to collect rubbish bi-weekly, Marcus does a little 'rubbish collection nostalgia'. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus does a deep dive on mnemonics and follows up on Eric Carmen's appearance on the 20 Solid Gold Hits albums. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The concept of nicotine pouches has seen a mixed response from the public and experts alike.   Posts have been making the rounds on social media, influencers promoting flavoured products such as “zyn”, “buff”, and “ace” as a method to quit smoking and vaping.   Public health experts are concerned, Sydney University’s Becky Freeman saying that the “wellness” influencers who promote these products a...

Julian had a run-in with someone he hired on Student Job Search, there are concerns about the re-introduction of nicotine pouches and how they'll be advertised to young people, and Marcus has some ideas on how mail and cinema will change over the next few years. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After hearing about the sudden drop in altitude during the trans-tasman flight, Marcus hears about other harrowing plane journeys. Heads up: Nigel's story about the flight in Northern Australia is not one for the squeamish!! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gauges reaction to the Fair Go and Sunday announcement and tries to help punters get home from the Warriors game and the first Pink concert at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is the worst place you've ever lived? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about pet birds and previews a potential upcoming slimming-down of the TVNZ newsroom. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has done something he swore he'd never do. Plus, it's Unique Names Day... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks phone tricks, fun runs, how terrible Auckland airport is, and where the Prime Minister should live. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about plastic shopping bags, fantasy sports leagues, and TV shows starring animals. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia and Judy are two New Zealanders who have both just turned 21, even though they were born during WWII. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks leap day and the lifestyle of long-term campground living. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes reaction on the news today that Newshub's newsroom is set to shut down later this year. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the natural disaster the team at FEMA are most worried about, and marks the 60th anniversary of the Lyttleton Road Tunnel. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus was delighted to hear something, and wants to know which of NZ's fastest-growing cities you would move to. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus keeps up with the second T20 match against Australia and takes calls on the demise of retail, whatever beef tea is, and New Zealand's introduction to road cones. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus marks Supermarket Worker's Day, and settles whether it's acceptable to let a toddler sit inside a supermarket trolley. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus keeps up with the 1st T20 between the Blackcaps and Australia while covering interesting uses for drones, starter motors, and the nation's favourite confectionery item. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the DOC hut having to close because the toilet is too full, and discusses why we're not likely to see another 'It's In The Bag' show made here. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about his least-favourite roast side vegetable, remembers the Cloverlea Tavern, and pushes hard for a new NRL side for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Friday free-for-all covering NZ's new Car of the Year, colour blindness, and the mystery of late fees. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about replanting the Port Hills (yes to natives and no to kikuyu), athlete's foot, and why you don't hear about berocca anymore. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Marcus' show begins, a large vegetation on the Port Hills hasn't been contained, and eyewitnesses give updates as things develop. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about all the things you can get from the fish and chips shop, that isn't fish and chips. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.