Marcus Lush Nights

While marking 50 years of colour TV in New Zealand, Marcus got a call from Tom the TV repairman who had plenty of stories to tell, secrets of the industry to share, and thoughts on how fast things have changed. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has NZ handled the result of the Rugby World Cup final? Marcus has a particular set of people who he thinks need to check themselves for the influence they have on fans of the All Blacks, especially when they lose. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another biscuit off our shelves - and where did you watch the 1995 RWC Final? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone ran across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, snow is hitting parts of the lower South Island, the outgoing Sports Minister is going to France for the RWC Final, and The Project is leaving our TV screens. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to admit to the things you do while driving that you know you probably shouldn't (even though there's no law saying you can't). Also, a Netflix documentary has Marcus interested in a particular Australian small town, and a divisive spread marks a century on shelves. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is New Zealand's most hated garden tool? Plus, how will we handle it if the RWC final this weekend doesn't go our way, and Marcus has a song stuck in his head... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You won't be surprised at which is Marcus' favourite holiday, and you probably won't be surprised at the return of one of Marcus' favourite pre-long-weekend driving topics... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probably no surprises as to which is Marcus' favourite public holiday, but Marcus is surprised at people who make their own condensed milk! Also the day before a long weekend is the perfect time to bring up Marcus' most-loved driving topic... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the things that NZ used to (and still does) manufacture locally? Plus Marcus compiles a list of the household items that are likely in their last decade of common use. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular tourist city in Spain is introducing new laws to try and prevent wild stag and hen parties - so Marcus wanted to know if they're even still a thing here in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus learns something about America that shocks him and confesses he's not really into what apparently is one of New Zealand's most-loved foods. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrific weekend of rugby has Marcus asking, "Why can't we have games like that more often than every four years??", plus we mark 60 years of the humble lava lamp. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A textbook Friday free-for-all with turtles, concert films, getting rid of old appliances, and quitting smoking the old-fashioned way. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final leaders' debate has taken place, so how did that go? We might be worried about the rugby match this weekend, but at least Marcus is looking forward to the anthems! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two political polls out tonight lead Marcus to talk about why people don't like polls. And what do you feed your pet, and why is it so easy to give them so much food when you're not meant to? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus hears stories of door-knocking, incorrect addresses, and mistaken home invasions. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the threat of a second election, enough to scare you into changing your vote? Also Marcus gives a brief update of the RWC Top 4 sweepo... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually, you don't have children on night time talkback, but on the last Friday of the October school holidays, the lines are open to the youngest NZers to have their say. Hear about Doug the dog's surgery, the new Croc shop in Christchurch, and the council taking down secret bases. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to vote (even if you don't have the thing that supposedly makes it easy). And you should definitely consider a pool in your backyard (or not). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we living in a post-sandwich society? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok thinks it has discovered something people have been doing for years, Marcus helps with some voting queries and hears about when your intuition was spot on. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stellar comeback victory in the NRL has Marcus wondering about Penrith, and a bizarre TV interview has everyone talking about Winston and Jack. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has felt a little 'off' all week, and know he thinks he knows why. Also, what are NZ's great urban myths? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is New Zealand's worst set of traffic lights? Are there boats on the Clutha at Kaitangata? And what song will Marcus end the show with? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Chocolate Milk Day, and also the day of another leader's debate. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.