Marcus Lush Nights

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.

Marcus talks cars getting stolen, changes to the driver's licecne rules, and whether or not we should join Australia as a state... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While talking about the kinds of cars that are stolen the most, Rob shared a story from his youth of when he stole a car... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks first days of school (and gets a ripper of a story from Josh!), and marks 45 years since the roll that ruined cricket. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of us have anticipated the first day of a new school year, but no one has quite the story like Josh has! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wraps the first week back for the new year talking gold, and watching the Australian Open Men's Semi Final  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the extreme cost of sauce for petrol station pies, loud trucks driving in residential areas, and the awful smell from Bromley. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the 'service' part of service stations (or the lack thereof). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about post shops closing, middle-distance runners, and uncovers Bruce's great delivery secret! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus is back for 2026, and clears up some of the topics from over the Summer break. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Marcus' last show for 2025 - so it's time to see how much you remember of what we've learned on the show! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A "what should I do while waiting for the ferry" conversation, turns into talk on planes, roadside drug testing, and whether CDs will ever make a comeback. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs!  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of Marcus' final week for 2025 - and he's up to talk about almost anything. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the demise of phone boxes, a former Prime Minister on Graham Norton, and yodeling. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Christmas movies, getting a bonus at the end of the year, and whether you'd get into the United States with their new social media check policy. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wants to know the amazing thing you discovered in 2025, and also why does everyone hate that Spark ad so much? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has noticed a key part of Christmas no longer happens, and gets some early reviews of the new Fred Dagg movie. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wonders whether a social media ban for under-16s will work here, and what makes a good Christmas song? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are we feeling a decade on from the attempt to change the flag, plus scams and car warrants. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the truck drivers who need to resit their licence, exceptionally long flights, and Led Zeppelin. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw. Marcus also appears to be psychic. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While discussing why NZers insist on spending money on bottled water at the supermarket, Marcus proves just how much he knows his audience. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.