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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

I think it's more of a lifestyle thing (24 February 2025) 24.02.2025

Marcus gets a crash course on road construction, gets to the bottom of a regional food delicacy mystery, and (surprising absolutely no one) people are still having issues with Sky TV! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Always fill from the cold tap (21 February 2025) 21.02.2025

Marcus leverages a Friday free-for-all to cover "kettle-quette", giant sheep, and getting an ID card with your photo on it. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gee you've got a lot of junk (20 February 2025) 20.02.2025

What makes a good neighbour? Have you ever been the terrible neighbour? And would you ever lend a neighbour your outdoor heater? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His unusual crouching stance (19 February 2025) 19.02.2025

21 people were killed on this day in 1938 - but can you remember what happened? Also, did you see the C-130 land at Wigram this afternoon? And how do you get rid of ants? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boomerang kid (18 February 2025) 18.02.2025

Marcus is not a fan of the Halbergs, no one is really a fan of that tourist slogan, but everyone IS a fan of German bread! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now they're called 'sky pandas' (17 February 2025) 17.02.2025

It's a bit of a free-for-all Monday covering Canada Geese, exploding gas cylinders, a terrible tourism slogan, and vaping. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just one of those things (14 February 2025) 14.02.2025

What is the feature of your otherwise-perfect car that drives you around the bend? Also Valentine's Day, flights to Turkey, and a solution more people should know for affordable home internet. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So unbelievably uncomfortable (13 February 2025) 13.02.2025

Marcus talks about the heatwave hitting Hamilton, Manuka honey and its various uses, and the best way to mark World Radio Day. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A magnetic guide dog (12 February 2025) 12.02.2025

Marcus talks cicadas, Nando's, Wanaka saying 'no' to a McDonald's, and the ground being too hot for dogs to walk on. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would a man use a straw (11 February 2025) 11.02.2025

Should a Super Rugby player be able to withdraw themself from a Super Rugby promotion? Should mayors live in the town they're the mayor of? Should we get rid of some of our small denomination coins? And why on earth did Ian watch the Superbowl??? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big trigger alert (10 February 2025) 10.02.2025

Marcus talks a bit about the Superbowl, and asks whether there's anything to gain or lose from joining the Commonwealth of Australia. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chocolate mayonnaise (5 February 2025) 05.02.2025

Marcus has a new toasted sandwich maker and is loving it, Kyle has a new tattoo and is in a bit of pain, and Barb has some questions she's been thinking about since Christmas! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dream interpreter then the lawn guy (4 February 2025) 04.02.2025

Marcus talks mowing lawns, wicker baskets, and Bribie Island. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get thee to a theatre (3 February 2025) 03.02.2025

Marcus spends a night celebrating and remembering the Hercules C-130s, which are officially ending their service in New Zealand's Defence Force. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burnt down on Christmas Eve (31 January 2025) 31.01.2025

With the Crusaders playing the Blues there in a pre-season match, Marcus talks about Kirwee and the pubs of NZ that have burnt down. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An emu mail (30 January 2025) 30.01.2025

Are you a hoarder? And where is the line between 'collecting' and 'hoarding' anyway?? Plus talking about the American Airlines flight that crashed midair with an army helicopter lead to Paul retelling the incredible story of his near-disaster flight in the late 1980s. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Paul was one of the survivors of a plane disaster 30.01.2025

While talking about the tragic plane and helicopter crash in the United States, Paul phoned to tell his story of being a passenger onboard United Flight 811, which experienced a cargo-door failure just after takeoff. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In seven years they'll be a giant (29 January 2025) 29.01.2025

Marcus wants to know who he talks to all the time at the supermarket, and hears about your first day at school. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It should be called 'pipe' (28 January 2025) 28.01.2025

In news we covered a few months ago, Sky TV is having a rough go of it in a number of ways. Plus, a late night quake wakes up the lower North Island. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Anne issued a book to Sir Peter Snell 28.01.2025

While talking about Sir Peter Snell (and his breaking of the mile world record by 0.1s at Cooks Gardens), Anne phoned to reminisce about the time she met Peter at a library. At least, she WOULD have reminisced, if she could hear Marcus ask her questions about the encounter... Anyone having flashbacks to that call with Brian from a couple of years ago ?? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listen...

But what was the book called? (27 January 2025) 27.01.2025

Marcus talks about expensive school uniforms, custom confiscations, and the night Sir Peter Snell broke a world record. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could you talk about for an hour? (24 January 2025) 24.01.2025

Marcus poses the question: What could you talk about for an hour?  The podcast features the last two hours of the show.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much off the ball nonsense (23 January 2025) 23.01.2025

Marcus responds to the Prime Minister's claim that more Eden Park concerts will boost the country's economy, and talks milk and milkshakes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan and the giant fan (22 January 2025) 22.01.2025

Marcus talks diamonds (kind of), taking photos for tourists, the number 13, and shearing sheep. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On go the crocs (21 January 2025) 21.01.2025

Marcus talks holiday injuries, takes more 2025 predictions, and gets to the bottom of the splitting of the atom. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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