Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus talks terrible advice, weird finds, and not giving your bank account details to Mitre 10... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new fried chicken franchise has opened on our shores, and a new political poll might spell trouble for the coalition government. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the day after ANZAC day when hardly anyone else came to work, so Marcus covers everything from hawthorn hedges to concerts at QEII Park in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks ANZAC commemorations, warplanes, escape rooms, and eye tests. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the annoying question you get asked whenever anyone finds out what your job is? Plus road tolls and citrus fruits... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes umbrage with a certain kind of New Zealander, and rallies behind a recent environmental cause in the UK. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus spends a Friday night talking about the things we might be on the cusp of losing, and things we hope will forever stick around. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers off a lot on this episode: the new Taylor Swift album out tomorrow, animal attacks, and why basketballers touch their shoes so much!? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about universal favourite colours, bananas, and the best and worst concert stadiums in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 49 years since the release of Marcus' favourite novelty song - so we opened the floodgates to hear about the not-so-serious songs you love. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Marcus, it's head torches - what is it for you? Plus a little bit on toothache, and the proposed mega-tunnel for Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Friday-Free-For-All that encompasses ashtrays, dinner choices, the Titanic, and putting your dog in a kennel. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus checks in on the weather system battering the country, and covers off annoying fuel pumps, World Parkinson's Day, and what TV shows should stay on air. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour of this podcast... it's reptile parks, cryptocurrency, and second hand stores. In the second hour... some of the most amazing stories or rescue and survival from New Zealand's worst modern maritime disaster. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks people with proper noun names, A.S.M.R., and milk tankers,... all while prepping for New Zealand's total solar eclipse slated for July 2028. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When did you first experience the music of ABBA?  Also, America is bracing for a solar eclipse, the cost of rebuilding Christchurch's cathedral has blown out immensely, and an entire Australian island has gone cashless. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple more rats have been found at the Woolworths in South Dunedin, Marcus poses a scientific biscuit question, and tries to figure out the name of a particular character on Coronation Street . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus follows up on the driver navigation app chat from last night, and then gets into stories of getting stuck under bridges because that navigation app didn't take into account the height of you campervan. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about dog statues of New Zealand and a particular breed of dog that might be on the way out, and then a case of mistaken identity leads to stories from Flock House, an agricultural and farm training school in Bulls. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With news that Auckland Council might be moving to collect rubbish bi-weekly, Marcus does a little 'rubbish collection nostalgia'. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus does a deep dive on mnemonics and follows up on Eric Carmen's appearance on the 20 Solid Gold Hits albums. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The concept of nicotine pouches has seen a mixed response from the public and experts alike.   Posts have been making the rounds on social media, influencers promoting flavoured products such as “zyn”, “buff”, and “ace” as a method to quit smoking and vaping.   Public health experts are concerned, Sydney University’s Becky Freeman saying that the “wellness” influencers who promote these products a...

Julian had a run-in with someone he hired on Student Job Search, there are concerns about the re-introduction of nicotine pouches and how they'll be advertised to young people, and Marcus has some ideas on how mail and cinema will change over the next few years. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After hearing about the sudden drop in altitude during the trans-tasman flight, Marcus hears about other harrowing plane journeys. Heads up: Nigel's story about the flight in Northern Australia is not one for the squeamish!! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gauges reaction to the Fair Go and Sunday announcement and tries to help punters get home from the Warriors game and the first Pink concert at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.