Marcus Lush Nights

What are the things that NZ used to (and still does) manufacture locally? Plus Marcus compiles a list of the household items that are likely in their last decade of common use. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular tourist city in Spain is introducing new laws to try and prevent wild stag and hen parties - so Marcus wanted to know if they're even still a thing here in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus learns something about America that shocks him and confesses he's not really into what apparently is one of New Zealand's most-loved foods. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrific weekend of rugby has Marcus asking, "Why can't we have games like that more often than every four years??", plus we mark 60 years of the humble lava lamp. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A textbook Friday free-for-all with turtles, concert films, getting rid of old appliances, and quitting smoking the old-fashioned way. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final leaders' debate has taken place, so how did that go? We might be worried about the rugby match this weekend, but at least Marcus is looking forward to the anthems! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two political polls out tonight lead Marcus to talk about why people don't like polls. And what do you feed your pet, and why is it so easy to give them so much food when you're not meant to? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus hears stories of door-knocking, incorrect addresses, and mistaken home invasions. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the threat of a second election, enough to scare you into changing your vote? Also Marcus gives a brief update of the RWC Top 4 sweepo... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually, you don't have children on night time talkback, but on the last Friday of the October school holidays, the lines are open to the youngest NZers to have their say. Hear about Doug the dog's surgery, the new Croc shop in Christchurch, and the council taking down secret bases. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to vote (even if you don't have the thing that supposedly makes it easy). And you should definitely consider a pool in your backyard (or not). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we living in a post-sandwich society? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok thinks it has discovered something people have been doing for years, Marcus helps with some voting queries and hears about when your intuition was spot on. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stellar comeback victory in the NRL has Marcus wondering about Penrith, and a bizarre TV interview has everyone talking about Winston and Jack. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has felt a little 'off' all week, and know he thinks he knows why. Also, what are NZ's great urban myths? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is New Zealand's worst set of traffic lights? Are there boats on the Clutha at Kaitangata? And what song will Marcus end the show with? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Chocolate Milk Day, and also the day of another leader's debate. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor David McCallum has died, but Marcus still can't figure out one of his well-known shows. Also, what's the point of voting early? And how do you get people to stop leaving you voicemails? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus cleans up the weekend sport, opines about the change of clocks, and wonders why the minor minor parties (the ones that regularly come in less than 1% in the polls) don't merge together to get over the 5% threshold. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This might be the most infuriating question you've ever heard asked. Also, Marcus gets into custard squares and water stains. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southland continues to bear the brunt of some nasty weather, and Marcus takes calls on the minor leaders' debate, and whether Worcestershire sauce is still the world's favourite. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Island shook, the wind was blowing a gale, and Pukaki Downs caught fire. And all of that was before there were chicken feathers all over the road. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the purpose of the televised leader debate? And Marcus remembers Roger Whittaker. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.