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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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www.newstalkzb.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Not into shared bedding (10 October 2024) 10.10.2024

Marcus watches Hurricane Milton, talks names that sound the wrong way around, exploding gas bottles, and things you should never borrow or lend. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's been out with Miss Hamilton (9 October 2024) 09.10.2024

Are some people luckier than others? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian wasn't an All Black (8 October 2024) 08.10.2024

Marcus (almost) gets a free piano, discusses the video of Tom Phillips and his children near Marokopa, gets to the bottom of NZ's cheapest pies, and is "corrected" about something he allegedly said last week. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mad people doing mad things (7 October 2024) 07.10.2024

Marcus calls the NRL Grand Final the best sporting spectacle - can rugby union learn anything from league? Plus Marcus experienced his first escape room over the weekend, and loved it! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has there ever been a more pointless river? (4 October) 04.10.2024

Why do we no longer learn shorthand and typing at school? Marcus also keeps you updated on the flooding in Dunedin. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not idiot hour (3 October) 03.10.2024

Marcus keeps you updated with the flooding in Otago and Dunedin tonight. And the census is out! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is that a Christmas cake or a relapse?" (October 2) 02.10.2024

Today is officially 12 weeks out from Christmas. You know what that means, time to make your Christmas cake! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I feel slightly Trojan horsed, Tom (1 October) 01.10.2024

On tonight's show, Marcus asked listeners about where they were sent during the school holidays and if they traveled alone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Daylight Saving(s)? 30.09.2024

Marcus rings in daylight saving with a debate about whether it's saving or savings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one else will find this interesting (27 September 2024) 27.09.2024

Marcus talks about birthdays and walking backwards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lack of symmetry in haircuts (26 September 2024) 27.09.2024

Marcus talks about NZ's fastest-growing town, places in NZ that don't have things that you'd expect them to have, and part-time jobs that took over your main job. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a polariser (25 September 2024) 25.09.2024

Marcus talks comic books, bounty bars, and gets a live review of NZ's newest roundabout! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe you can only go forward (24 September 2024) 24.09.2024

We talk time travel - and why any proposed time travellers seemingly would all go to the same time and place. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing of perceived cheapness (23 September 2024) 23.09.2024

Marcus talks Manawa Bay opening right next to an airport, Eddie Low, and because the All Blacks played on the weekend, we hear from Lois! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I like your egg passion (19 September 2024) 19.09.2024

On tonight's show, we covered everything from stalking to gambling. But eggs were the real standout for the callers – especially boiled.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The edge of despair (9 September 2024) 09.09.2024

The All Blacks have lost to South Africa (again) - and people have things to say about it ... including Lois !! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think it's the door (6 September 2024) 06.09.2024

Your Friday free-for-all covers bands you used to hate and then changed your mind on, things you've persevered in, being colour blind, and the wave of Thai cannabis that swept Auckland in the late 80s. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not happy with the changes they made (5 September 2024) 05.09.2024

Marcus is pleased no one is complaining about couriers anymore, and what book-based TV shows or movies missed key plot points from their source material? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No word on why (4 September 2024) 04.09.2024

Of course Christchurch shouldn't host the Commonwealth Games, Donald's upset at what's now missing from Palmerston North Hospital's foyer, and we all learn about polydactyl cats (including how to spell "polydactyl") LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Ash will never die (3 September 2024) 03.09.2024

A popular Australian cafe chain has made a rather unpopular announcement, and what do you do when you find something valuable and know handing it in is the right thing to do? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark my words! (2 September 2024) 02.09.2024

Marcus has some questions about the weekend's sports, and how to get a barge off the sea floor. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Lois predicts more woes for the All Blacks 02.09.2024

Marcus isn't all that concerned about the All Blacks losing to South Africa. Lois is convinced this means the All Blacks can rule out any future victory... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A formative memory (30 August 2024) 30.08.2024

Disaster has struck Marcus' Swanndri collection, and we mark 50 years since the death of one of NZ's most loved political leaders. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The least unexpected headline of all time (29 August 2024) 29.08.2024

It's happened to all of us, and boy are there some excellent spillage stories out there... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A drive that feels long (28 August 2024) 28.08.2024

With news that the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka is now basically defunct, Marcus talks about one of NZ's most iconic beer brands. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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