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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

There's a chip war on at the moment (18 September 2025) 18.09.2025

Marcus notes yet another factory closure announced for Nelson, questions whether you truly can support two teams at the same match, and chats with a few local body election candidates. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can just be (17 September 2025) 17.09.2025

Marcus covers the wild wind hitting Canterbury and the lower North Island, the death of Robert Redford, and words you've had mixed up for a while. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not even an egg cup (16 September 2025) 16.09.2025

Marcus talks the new speed camera trailers, the NZer who dominated the 3000m steeplechase at the World Champs, the 49th anniversary of the final Lyttelton-Wellington ferry trip, and Lois gives her take on the historic All Blacks loss... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slimy little things (15 September 2025) 15.09.2025

Marcus checks in on the wild sport over the weekend, bemoans the proposed axing of locally-grown peaches in cans, and hears about 24/7 hospital visits. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double yolkers and eggs within eggs (12 September 2025) 12.09.2025

Marcus talks about why we have double yolk eggs, mining for gold in Wellington and metal detecting finds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There shouldn't be car parks anywhere (11 September 2025) 11.09.2025

Marcus talks getting the right kind of phone for you, and wades into whether certain structures in Christchurch are worth rebuilding (or building in the first place). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special flowing flocks (10 September 2025) 10.09.2025

Marcus talks weight loss drug experiences, the sketchiness of scratchies, and the most expensive pavlova publicity shot. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not as quick as me (9 September 2025) 09.09.2025

Marcus questions the purpose of sound bars, wonders if anyone is being fancy with instant noodles, and helps May with her giant bin woes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for saying pantograph (8 September 2025) 08.09.2025

Marcus catches up on the lunar eclipse, and gets into the two big rail stories of the day. Also, Popeyes has opened in Invercargill! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three want peanut butter (5 September 2025) 05.09.2025

Marcus talks filming someone speeding while driving, ads during sports coverage, and collects the picks for his New Zealand v South Africa "Butter or Biltong" sweepstake! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hunger than only a sesame snap can fix (4 September 2025) 04.09.2025

Marcus talks about things that seem to be 'inflation-proof', Sylvia Park, and the 2010 Christchurch earthquake. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You slash it off as you go (3 September 2025) 03.09.2025

Marcus makes a big call about this weekend's rugby game, and talks dirigibles, and the banning of energy drinks for minors. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You gotta get right back (2 September 2025) 02.09.2025

Marcus finds out what our resident South Africans have planned for the big game this weekend, and marks the closure of Smith's City. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're a great pant (1 September 2025) 01.09.2025

Marcus covers off mobile businesses, ginger cats, rain wear, and being unfairly pulled over on the drive home from work. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not made of strong enough stuff (29 August 2025) 01.09.2025

Another Friday, another loss from the Warriors... Plus, Marcus talks snakes, local council, greyhounds, and pies. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're not my generation (28 August 2025) 29.08.2025

Marcus talks young people and phones, Rotorua and shopping trolleys, the 'One Big Event' Auckland needs, and radio commercial jingles we can't get enough of. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can't all become plumbers (27 August 2025) 27.08.2025

Is AI coming for Marcus' job? Not likely. But it is being leveraged more and more. Also Costco isn't really going to fix our supermarket duopoly issue, and it's World Banana Day! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pricey night time lunch (26 August 2025) 26.08.2025

Marcus talks food in vehicles, nuclear power, and whether it's right for police to ask to see your driver's licence. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More power in the back (25 August 2025) 25.08.2025

Marcus gauges the mood of the country after the All Blacks lose against Argentina, and gets advice on how to dry out a damp car seat. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A foot is perfect (22 August 2025) 22.08.2025

Marcus wants to know how tall you are, and why you give your answer in feet and inches (when NZ has been using metric for everything else since the 70s). Also, the etiquette of buying deli roast chickens, and why you need to be able to see in order to drive. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once they get sick of Labubu (21 August 2025) 21.08.2025

Marcus is being counted, cassettes are coming back, and Drury is losing a classic drinking establishment. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't like the people who smoke them (20 August 2025) 20.08.2025

Marcus asks about catios, vaping, the location of the Erebus Memorial, and hears from folks who saw (or heard) the C-5 Galaxy land at Whenuapai Airport. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mince is the new butter (19 August 2025) 19.08.2025

Marcus talks giant aircraft, and discusses the new development in the Tom Phillips saga. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horror story in 40 seconds (18 August 2025) 18.08.2025

Marcus talks heat pump servicing and bad thumb injuries (so maybe not an episode for you if you're a tad squeamish). Also Lois phones to get into why the All Blacks don't deserve to be top of the World Rugby rankings. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like a difficult teenager (15 August 2025) 15.08.2025

The Friday free for all covers rates, hospital food, and getting a needle in your eye. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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