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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

Just get a brown paper bag, mate (5 September 2022) 05.09.2022

All the best bits from Monday's show including coverage of nasty weather up the country, NZ places with "devil" in the name, cures for car sickness, and people ruining the rugby. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone can win on match day (2 September 2022) 02.09.2022

It's a Friday Free For All - so Marcus talks the rugby, the end of Neighbours , and the new Lord of the Rings TV show. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Sheds to save a marriage (1 September 2022) 02.09.2022

Ross and Jason are both 'regular riveters', and this was the dream show for them to be a part of! Listen to the full episode here Follow the show on Facebook. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most riveting show ever (1 September 2022) 01.09.2022

After an innocent question about attaching a sign to a post, Marcus was inundated with calls on rivets. And also animals that give birth standing up. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: I spoke with Diana on the phone quite a bit (31 August 2022) 01.09.2022

While taking callers on 'where were you when you heard about the death of Diana', Nigel phoned to talk about a rather unique connection he had to The People's Princess. Get the full episode of this podcast here. Follow the show on Facebook .  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 years on from Sunday (31 August 2022) 31.08.2022

Where were you when you heard the news about the death of Diana? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of martial arts (30 August 2022) 30.08.2022

Marcus' kids have just started karate, so Marcus wanted to know more about this lesser-talked-about sport in New Zealand (and the movies and TV shows that seemed to inspire it all). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Brian, can you hear me (29 August 2022) 30.08.2022

While talking about the All Blacks' stunning loss to Argentina on the weekend, Brian phoned to share (more like read) his thoughts. Then he got a bit of momentum going (skip ahead to 05:25) and there was no stopping his train of thought - no matter how hard Marcus tried! Get the full episode of this podcast here. Follow the show on Facebook .  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Pundit Problem (29 August 2022) 29.08.2022

After watching the All Blacks v Argentina game on Saturday night, Marcus was thrown by the apparent acceptance of poor performance by the post-match hosts. As it turns out, he wasn't the only one who thought it was weird. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes two 26.08.2022

With the Britney Spears and Elton John duet taking over the internet, Marcus sets out to compile a list of the greatest duets of all time. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Yes, they're overrated (25 August 2022) 26.08.2022

Marcus says kiwifruit are overrated. Thankfully, he's not the only one who thinks that. Get the full episode of this podcast here. Follow the show on Facebook .  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwifruit is the most over-rated fruit (25 August 2022) 25.08.2022

With news that this year's crop of kiwifruit is among the worst in decades, Marcus admits he doesn't really rate them, and doesn't quite understand what all the fuss over this is about. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: I've become a Tupperware disciple by mistake (24 August 2022) 25.08.2022

In the 70s and 80s, pretty much everyone in New Zealand was up to their neck in Tupperware - but only Ants became a "Tupperware disciple" unintentionally. Get the full episode of this podcast here . Follow the show on Facebook .  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ode to Tupperware (24 August 2022) 24.08.2022

After 50 years, the Tupperware importer is pulling out of New Zealand. Marcus learns the ins and outs of the parties, and the most-favoured products (which is definitely not the pizza slice keeper!). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: Cycling could revitalise our city centres (23 August 2022) 24.08.2022

If we made our cities great for people, instead of just making them great for cars, life would be so much better for everyone. Get the full episode of this podcast here . Follow the show on Facebook . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seeing red over cyclists (23 August 2022) 23.08.2022

We should strive not to hate people, so why do we continue to hate cyclists so much? Follow the show on Facebook . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One hundred and eighty! 23.08.2022

Marcus talks about darts, the Warriors, and which documentary/re-telling of the cave rescue is worth watching. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller of the night: A new cow born on the radio (22 August 2022) 23.08.2022

In what might be a New Zealand talkback first (and hopefully last), Marty the farmer welcomed a new calf into the world. Listen to the full episode of this podcast here . Follow the show on Facebook . LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The music festivals that made us (22 August 2022) 22.08.2022

After watching Netlix's  Trainwreck: Woodstock 99  doco, Marcus hears stories of music festival adventures. Start with getting onto the DVD of Jethro Tull, stay for the guy who put up the biggest tent in Nottingham, and definitely stay for what could be an NZ radio first! Follow the show on Facebook . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pizza without a crust 19.08.2022

An American pizza chain is offering pizza without the crust (it comes in a bowl of all things), so we talk about all things pizza. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shoe show 18.08.2022

Some of us spend an awful amount of time on our feet, so what we put on them matters. It just shouldn't be a jandal, or have any velcro. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scrap metal on fire 17.08.2022

A massive fire at a scrap metal yard in Christchurch leads to some excellent caller covereage, and a chat on why scrap metal is worth gathering in the first place. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least there's a plan 16.08.2022

It's not perfect, but at least there's a plan for reducing New Zealand's road death toll. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sweeps special 16.08.2022

Marcus runs his first (and probably final) rugby scores sweepstake. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hot water bottle cult 15.08.2022

There is a superior brand of hot water bottle that no one talks about. Lockdown means more cases of cout. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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