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Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

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Newstalk ZB

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News

Podcast website

www.newstalkzb.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Oreos? Who invited them to the party? (9 July 2025) 09.07.2025

Tonight we got feisty about the price of butter and the possibility of moa returning with the help of Sir Peter Jackson (Jurassic Park anyone?). Marcus also asked callers for the best tips to help you fall asleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hate missing out on quakes (8 July 2025) 08.07.2025

Which part time jobs did you get because you wanted to meet people? Or you wanted to get out of the house after retirement? And did they change your life? And not because you had to have one but because you chose to? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't kill people with beef Wellington if you can't get them around for dinner (7 July 2025) 07.07.2025

Erin Patterson was found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Marcus and callers discussed New Zealand's history of poisoners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket up the game (2 July 2025) 02.07.2025

Marcus collects ideas on minor ways to improve sports, inaccurate speedometers, buying clothes online, and making (or buying) the best scones. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can drive, you can drive (1 July 2025) 01.07.2025

Jaffas may or may not be discontinued, we mark the birthday of the Walkman, resurrect E-scooter hate talkback, and determine whether Callum should get his driver licence or not. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They just swooned over each other (30 June 2025) 30.06.2025

For the last show of June, Marcus talks the first broadcasts of TV2, proposed changes to Lotto, and the jury's deliberation in the Patterson mushroom trial in Australia. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last thing you want to do is crack the glass (27 June 2025) 27.06.2025

After dreadful weather for a lot of the country, Marcus talks chimney maintenance and fireplaces! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And something called a salad (26 June 2025) 26.06.2025

It's the first ever Schnitzel Thursday! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lathe on the bus (25 June 2025) 25.06.2025

Marcus talks campervans, Bobby Sherman, 28 Years Later , and statues of Richard Nixon. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is dirge-like (24 June 2025) 24.06.2025

In this episode, Marcus covers Noel Edmonds, the national anthem, boy racers, and an angry US President. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most bored you've ever been (19 June 2025) 19.06.2025

The night before a long weekend has Marcus talking about being bored, and having red hair. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like wind chimes but with more bass (18 June 2025) 18.06.2025

There's continued backlash to the banning of the cowbell from the Super Rugby final this weekend, and Marcus talks about taking melatonin tablets to aid sleep. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'll be all sharked up (17 June 2025) 17.06.2025

This weekend marks 50 years since the release of  Jaws in the United States, and Marcus hasn't ever seen it! Plus a "health and safety" decision has some people outraged... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were seven options (16 June 2025) 16.06.2025

Marcus gauges where New Zealand is at with its love or hate for self-service checkouts. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ol' Burn-of-the-sock (12 June 2025) 12.06.2025

Marcus talks Brian Wilson, the poisonous mushroom case from Australia, and covers a tragic plane crash in India. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flexible but not movable (11 June 2025) 11.06.2025

Marcus talks about the new road opening from Ashurst to Woodville (seeing as no one else seems to have mentioned it!), North Islanders have moved to the South Island in droves over the last few years, and how the Newstalk ZB newsreaders end the news comes up for debate. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where would you keep it (10 June 2025) 10.06.2025

Marcus gets advice on how to stop (or remove) frost on your windscreen, discusses the poor road planning of Tauranga, and gets into the history of cars with crank handles. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a lot of people these days are intolerant (4 June 2025) 04.06.2025

While struggling with a croaky voice, Marcus talks nose bleeds, cheese, POW marches, and covers the band of very heavy rain sweeping down the North Island. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a sprinkling of the bagpipes (3 June 2025) 03.06.2025

After a week off from illness, Marcus returns to talk the upcoming military tattoo event at Eden Park, 65 years of TV broadcasting in NZ, and whether cash use is back on the rise. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Known Anecdote (23 May 2025) 23.05.2025

Marcus embarks on another great sweepstake, investigates the price of scones, and hears about the sinking of the HMS Hood. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want a mango, get a mango (22 May 2025) 22.05.2025

Would you encourage your child to get into the same career you did? And who ever heard of putting curry sauce on chips? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lamson Cash Rail System (21 May 2025) 21.05.2025

Smith & Caughey's has confirmed it will close after 145 years of business. In a retail nostalgia hit, Marcus learns about the novel way money was delivered from customers to store accounts. Also, George Wendt, who portrayed Norm on  Cheers has died. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's a power move (20 May 2025) 20.05.2025

Marcus enquires about the special skill or talent you have, and boy... did you come through! Oh, and how long can you hold your breath for? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It does sound remarkably stupid ( 19.05.2025

Caller Heather tells Marcus she's concerned about a new sport she's seen on the news, and Caller Suzy reckons she's got an answer for that high price of butter! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You better hide it (16 May 2025) 16.05.2025

A Friday free-for-all that covers electricity prices, billeting overseas students, expandable homes, and butter raffles. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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