Marcus Lush Nights

The planets (well, two at least) align, but what's the mnemonic you use to remember the order? Also, elephants and their part in the circuses of New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While talking about elephants, it was inevitable to hear from a clown - and with Jayne we hit the jackpot! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an annual gripe, and it seems so simple to fix!  Also, alternative uses for pantyhose, and what makes a great lasagna. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus hears from people who went to the much-maligned monster truck show in Tauranga over the weekend. Also, chat on the cricket and NZ football legend Grant Turner . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As well as talking about driving over Mount Messenger in Taranaki, Marcus takes calls on donuts, tunnels, and cleaning gutters to prepare for heavy rain. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last thing the North Island needs right now is more rain, but just south of Kaiwaka, more than 150mm was recorded inland of Mangawhai Heads. A Northland council rain gauge just outside Mangawhai measured a record 342mm for the day, most of it after midday. Click here to read some of the NZ Herald's coverage of the storm. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ferries crossing Cook Strait aren't working, so why don't we go back to flying them over? Also, washing machines and a few more stories from cyclone-affected regions. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After fixing power outages in Hawke's Bay, Unison has told residents that a ripple control plant is still out of service, affecting their hot water systems. So what the heck is ripple control? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're down to just one vessel (out of six) crossing the Cook Strait, so is it finally time for the tunnel? And with hundreds of thousands of silt all over parts of Gisborne and Hawke's Bay, what's the plan to get rid of it all? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks crossing Cook Strait, radio interference, and gets a few more stories from flood-stricken listeners in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power starts coming back on in Napier, and more roads are opened across the region. Marcus wraps up his coverage of the disaster in Hawke's Bay, Tairawhiti, and Northland. Help the Red Cross be there for those affected by   donating to their New Zealand Disaster Fund . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few days after Cyclone Gabrielle, Marcus takes more calls from people in affected areas (or who have just managed to get out of badly affected locations). Help the Red Cross be there for those affected by  donating to their New Zealand Disaster Fund . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With limited phone service coming back, folks in Hawke's Bay share their experiences, and Marcus remembers the brilliance of the transistor radio! Help the Red Cross be there for those affected by  donating to their New Zealand Disaster Fund . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Cyclone Gabrielle cuts off power, roads, and communication infrastructure to the Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti regions, Marcus hears on the ground reports from people in the area. Help the Red Cross be there for those affected by  donating to their New Zealand Disaster Fund . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is coming for NZ at the beginning of next weekend, so Marcus takes tips on how to properly prepare. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an incredible first story from Fiona, Marcus hears other "I put my arm down a hole" stories. Also 25 years of the titanic, this might be the Warriors' year (heard that before), and whether or not we'll get a view of that comet this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 years on from its release,  The Exorcist is still the scariest movie. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To help Sue with her rubbish collection problem, Marcus talks trash. Also, where are the wekas, and how many places in NZ have the same name as somewhere else in NZ? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus turns flooding updates into a riveting chat about Marton and surrounding areas.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gives more wallaby updates and dives into the world of 747s. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A large range of topics tonight - we cover it all.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus reflects on the closing of the famous Chateau Tongariro Hotel.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus marks Australia Day by talking about listeners' experiences over the ditch. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After whatever happened in the first hour of the show ( see the previous podcast episode for that ), Marcus gets on to talking about No More Heroes , and Elton John's concert in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of things went wrong at the beginning of the show tonight - starting with Marcus realising he'd brought the wrong set of keys to work... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.