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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

The bins put themselves out (18 September 2023) 18.09.2023

It's that windy outside, which means Marcus warns the audience about trampolines. And Marcus digs into the origins of the saying on all of NZ's lips this year. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fog is a safer word (15 September 2023) 15.09.2023

Marcus isn't 100% on this being "our year", but is 100% here for throwing lint around. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landing on a teacup (14 September 2023) 14.09.2023

Several months into its availability in NZ, how are we finding Temu? Also, new revelations about JFK being shot, and taking pictures from planes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That extraordinary hair he's got (13 September 2023) 13.09.2023

Marcus remembers singing assemblies and wonders why no one seems to have hobbies anymore. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And I was the rope (12 September 2023) 12.09.2023

A wide-ranging show covering dangerous animals, stinging nettles, and a rugby match that made history. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'll show you what a beret looks like (11 September 2023) 11.09.2023

If you're going to play the kicking strategy, it'd help if you had some players who are bankable with the boot. Also the secret to great lawn edges, and the button you should never hit. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin of the real people (7 September 2023) 07.09.2023

Disaster has struck the Warriors, but salami comes to the rescue! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The simplest way to change your life (6 September 2023) 06.09.2023

The most successful people in the world swear by it - so should you add this to your life? Also a little bit on the continued demise of brick-and-mortar retail (and why that's not really a bad thing), and tanks (the military kind, not fish). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The floor of the yurt (5 September 2023) 05.09.2023

Marcus talks about whales, Norfolk Island, and what he wants to have for this year's work Christmas function. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's an over-zealousness about them (4 September 2023) 04.09.2023

Marcus has a rather scary prediction for the future of technology. We also remember Jimmy Buffett, and talk about getting firewood ready for the winter season of 2025 (that's not a typo... I mean the winter after next winter). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clowder of cats (1 September 2023) 01.09.2023

Who knew video games were this popular? And we celebrate a particular kind of cat. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go there for Christmas dinner (31 August 2023) 31.08.2023

We wrap the super blue moon, mark 26 years of Princess Diana's death, and talk overpriced tourist attractions. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's what they're for (30 August 2023) 31.08.2023

Marcus made a phone call, and people had comments. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the hot tap (29 August 2023) 29.08.2023

Marcus thinks we've passed "peak coffee" and that more New Zealanders should return to the good ol' days of instant coffee. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've lived that (28 August 2023) 28.08.2023

Watching shows that aren't available in your region is the ultimate in first-world problems, but it's frustrating as all get out! Also a bit of a deep dive into Australian wildlife. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine swallowing a needle (25 August 2023) 25.08.2023

What's the weirdest thing you've swallowed? Marcus accidentally inhaled half a drawing pin before the show, and that got the stories flowing! Plus, we hear from our favourite DoorDash drivers! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That is my favourite button (24 August 2023) 24.08.2023

Should we restrict the use of our winding South Island roads to locals, and make international tourists take the bus? Also, it's 75 years since New Zealand's deadliest recorded tornado, and people are really angry at those new Sky Boxes! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Always in the one room (23 August 2023) 23.08.2023

Some ideas are best left in the past, and some teams just can't win the Ranfurly Shield. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 Down (22 August 2023) 22.08.2023

Join Marcus for one of the most far-reaching shows in recent memory. Nothing is too off-topic for this one! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's good to be outraged (21 August 2023) 21.08.2023

It's the ultimate act of betrayal as far as New Zealanders are concerned. And how good was that Football World Cup final? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's the golden rule of colourology (18 August 2023) 18.08.2023

Cast iron pots seem to be the 'it' thing in the kitchen, we're running low on potatoes and UP THE WAHS!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has it got a heart? (17 August 2023) 17.08.2023

Is Rolleston the city of the future? And what do you use banana skins for? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm not making that deal with the devil (16 August 2023) 17.08.2023

Sardines were so popular they lasted for two nights. It's been 46 years since Elvis Presley died. England and Australia face off in the FIFA Women's World Cup Semi-Final in Sydney. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They probably have them in porridge or something (15 August 2023) 15.08.2023

A TikTok trend makes it to talkback! And surely NZ is behind Australia in their World Cup semi-final, right? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I guess scrambler (14 August 2023) 14.08.2023

They're finally razing the iconic Waiwera Thermal Resort - so let's talk about your trips there, and to the many other great hot pools of Aotearoa. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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