Marcus Lush Nights

Is it too early to talk about how early to put up your Christmas decorations? And who has picked up on pickleball? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did anyone brave a mall today? Has Wanaka calmed down about its impending McDonalds? And where can you get a really good serving of lamb shanks? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving! Talk of turkey leads to a wide-reaching conversation about other wild fowl in New Zealand. Plus, which NZ town will be the next to view the Golden Arches? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much is too much to pay for cheese? Plus Marcus learns how to anger every chef in New Zealand, and we continue to toss the coin of Deputy Prime Minister-ship. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus looks ahead to the new episodes of Doctor Who , and talks about the psychology of having spare pairs of glasses. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's review that debacle in the Newmarket Westfield carpark. Plus Marcus actually likes the supermarket self-checkout! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is there so much Christmas junk for sale? Plus, Marcus talks the F1 in Las Vegas, paying exorbitant prices to see comedians, and working in call centres. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you ensure you don't mistakenly take the wrong luggage? And can we admit that, even if we don't like it, a congestion charge on Auckland's motorways might be the behaviour-change catalyst we need? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers the beginning of NZ v India semi-final in the Cricket World Cup, while also talking about having multiple dishwashers. Just your classic Wednesday! LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Cup Day, coalition chaos, changing your vote, congestion charges, and chiming church bells. Try saying that five times at pace! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When does loving and caring for your pet go too far? Also, it's the tenth of November, so we're talking about the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With NZ set to face Sri Lanka in a must-win cricket world cup match that looks like it might get rained out, Marcus asks what might be seen as an obvious question. Plus, how good are thermoses, and how do you spell 'lion'? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is adventure tourism still big for New Zealand? Why is bean salad even a thing? And who is making their own limoncello? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the Melbourne Cup go (and why are people still doing those office sweepstakes)? Plus rediscovering classic movies, and deciding whether or not Winston knows how to compromise. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus hears about the isolated islands the callers have visited, and their different-than-normal reasons for going there. Fun fact: the alternative title for this podcast is 'Swimming in gin'. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The official results are in, and NZ First is now a required third player in a government coalition. Also, duck nests and Riccarton Mall turns 58. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is World Devil Egg Day... who knew that was a thing? Also a bit more of a mop-up on fireworks. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know it's November when two things get talked about: fireworks, and supermarket giveaways going wrong. That aside, the A&P show in Blenheim this weekend sounds like it'll be a ripper. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks 50 years of colour TV broadcasting in New Zealand. Marcus was 8 when that happened - and plenty of people had a lot to say about those first shows that weren't in black and white. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While marking 50 years of colour TV in New Zealand, Marcus got a call from Tom the TV repairman who had plenty of stories to tell, secrets of the industry to share, and thoughts on how fast things have changed. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has NZ handled the result of the Rugby World Cup final? Marcus has a particular set of people who he thinks need to check themselves for the influence they have on fans of the All Blacks, especially when they lose. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another biscuit off our shelves - and where did you watch the 1995 RWC Final? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone ran across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, snow is hitting parts of the lower South Island, the outgoing Sports Minister is going to France for the RWC Final, and The Project is leaving our TV screens. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to admit to the things you do while driving that you know you probably shouldn't (even though there's no law saying you can't). Also, a Netflix documentary has Marcus interested in a particular Australian small town, and a divisive spread marks a century on shelves. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is New Zealand's most hated garden tool? Plus, how will we handle it if the RWC final this weekend doesn't go our way, and Marcus has a song stuck in his head... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.