Marcus Lush Nights

They can't do the Christmas parade down Queen St anymore, so where should it go? How young is too young to go to Rod Stewart, and does taking a baby wreck the experience for other concert-goers? How good are cheese scones? And Team NZ have gone ahead and broken their own land speed record. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus hears from Jim, who had to pay about $2000 to see a vet over the long weekend, and then takes calls from other pet owners on the difficult reality of the costs of seeing their beloved pets taken care of. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are there so many vaping stores, like 5 on a single street? What's the secret to a great homemade mac n cheese? And why on earth would you carry a platypus onto a train? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter might mean hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to you, but to Marcus, it means mushroom foraging. Also, it seems dairies are jumping onto the self-checkout bandwagon, and Picton is struggling with all the stranded Easter Weekend ferry travellers. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the death of one of our country's most successful professional wrestlers, Marcus taps into the deep mine of stories and knowledge about this often over-looked sport. From the big names touring NZ, to the beloved On The Mat TV show, we covered it all - and then some! LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what common food items are most likely to give you food poisoning? And if you've got an EV, how practical are you finding it? Finally, a bit of chat about the ever-changing media landscape in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five options have been unveiled for a second Auckland harbour crossing, and opinion is divided. Also, New Zealand's first rabies death has been recorded, following an overseas traveller dying in Auckland today. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have to skip one, is it better to skip brushing, or flossing? Also, what's with people doing this One Meal A Day diet? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month marks 50 years since the original release of  Dark Side of the Moon from Pink Floyd, so let's talk about that. And some people aren't done with that blasted clock question... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll think you know the answer to this question, but you probably have it wrong. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All you ever wanted to know about eels and Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora). LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who knew there were linguistic rules for nicknames? Also a little bit of talk on noises that annoy you. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the continued woes of the Interislander and Bluebridge Cook Strait ferries, is it time to bring back the Lyttleton-Wellington overnight service? Also March 22nd is Roger Whittaker's birthday, but will also be commemorated as the day we heard from Matt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While talking about the sinking of the Wahine in 1968, Paul phoned to share his account of the 10th of April - as a member of the ship's crew. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Robertson has been named as the next coach of the All Blacks - he'll take over from 2024. Naturally, New Zealand had some things to say about that - but mostly about his dancing. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the things countries do differently, there's something every nation seems to have agreed on for hundreds of years. Also, when you're on the road, what are the trucks that you love spotting driving past you? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks all things garage sales, Facebook marketplace, auto-trade magazine, car fairs, and the mighty institution that was the trade and exchange magazine. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irvines pies are being discontinued, today is World Panda Day, and pipe organs remain fascinating. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A list of the best and worst tourist attractions, has Marcus talking abut one kind of tourist experience he's yet to have. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wallaby sightings, pies and cornish pasties, and the most innovative athlete of all time. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myna birds are a massive hassle, but only in the North Island. Also, the Oscars were won by movies Marcus has never heard of, cricket is almost as good as baseball, and no one has a better name for their fun run than Timaru. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More thunderstorms across the country today, and Kate and Brian had scary but spectacular lightning experiences. Also, TV shows are really dark, moth plants, and when was the last time you had quince jam? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the ninth anniversary of the disappearance of MH370, Marcus takes theories on what happened to the ill-fated flight. And more is being discovered about the pyramids, and in some cases, mis-discovered. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite new cereals popping from time to time, none of them seem to stay available for very long - why is that?? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's 2023 census will long be remembered for being the same night as the Harry Styles concert in Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.