Marcus Lush Nights

It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus got cold-called by AI and it took a couple minutes to figure it out - should non-human callers have to identify as such? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus keeps across the weather, and talks toll roads, bread, and previews the quarter finals of the football world cup. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the wild weather hitting the country, cleaning the oven, and seeks some help for a listener with a frozen shoulder. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus admits the importance of the day, and talks about hip replacement sagas. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks odd motel etiquette, how England will fare at the World Cup, whether the Christchurch rugby crowd will (or should) boo Ardie Savea on Saturday, and what right you have to make someone take a hat off. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gets into the controversy around data centres, and discusses the best arm spelling song of all time. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks unusual ways you've made sure your kids learn the lesson, how to make the FIFA World Cup better, and things that explode in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks eagles rays, large familes, and whether the CRL is a waste of money. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks teeth, trollies, lost things, and fizzy drink flavours that might be trying too hard. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus is not a knot guy, but he has come around to loving sachet coffee. Also, having the same name as someone else can be annoying. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks ranch dressing, Bob's aversion to Deep Heat, MMP's 5% threshold, and the legendary NZ cricketer Bob Blair. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wants a particular kind of store back, and also talks political poll honesty and porridge. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ lost against Egypt, Sir Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, and the Australian NRL fans loved Christchurch's new stadium. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gauges reaction to the roll out of a new supermarket loyalty program, and talks about significant snow events. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks driving on "empty", great places to get hot chips, and teens working the paper routes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus reckons something is missing from TVNZ's coverage of the World Cup, and marks 'Thank A Teacher Day' with stories of educators that went above and beyond. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks sports-watching snacks, and moving into a retirement village. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wonders why people are obsessed with posting about going for runs in the park, remembers a significant infrastructure disaster from the early 1970s, and tries to help a listener with a ripped finger nail (if you're squeamish, you may want to skip the second half of this episode!) LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers the fire in Wellington Airport, the retirement of Kane Williamson, and runs what might be the most confusing and yet somehow riveting What Time Will The Mobile Emergency Alert Test Happen sweepstake! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the gold card coffee discount at McDonald's, whether the Egyptians used ramps to build things, and how long is too long to wait in a drive thru. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes names for the FIFA World Cup sweepstake - and hears from callers who have links back to all over the place! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks cakes, preparing for the FIFA sweepstake, and the blight of tinnitus. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks star signs, eating three meals a day, and how hard it is to find a bad pie. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks NZ's chicken consumption rates, and how they've changed over time. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.