Marcus Lush Nights

It turns out not all dog breeds can swim, but if it had to a giraffe could! LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus checks in on where people have spent their summer break, hears some brilliant summer travel stories, and discusses why researchers want the high school day to start later so teens can sleep in. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wide variety of opinions on the resignation of Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister of New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes calls remembering music legend Larry Morris, who has died aged 75. And also your solutions for one of the big New Zealand summer ailments. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do they insist on making local editions of the worst board game? Plus heat pumps are terrible, we discover why windscreen wipers get left sticking out when they're parked, and take some more of your 2023 predictions. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus injured himself on Christmas Day - can you figure out how? And we begin taking your predictions for the moments that will make the news in 2023. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Marcus' last show for the year, he talks Ipswich, bagpipes, turning 99, and roundabouts. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about greengages and other stonefruits (because it's that time of year!), workplace Christmas parties that need to be better, and NZ's most popular takeaway dish. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More names are on the brink of extinction, and we talk about the bingeworthy show making your summer viewing lists. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That was a spectacular game of football, and proof that rugby bosses need to do some serious thinking. How is lamb still NZ's favourite choice of meat for Christmas dinner? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks a bit more about Christmas, people complain about buses, and we determine what should qualify as milk. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus learns something new about his phone, we hear about the season finale of Shortland Street, get a review of the new Avatar film, and talk about bugs hitting windscreens. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good and the bad of Christmas present giving, as well as scam calls, and surf lifesaving. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the five things that are a part of every Christmas season for you? And is anyone else headed to see the new  Avatar film out later this week? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes calls on the Harry & Meghan Netflix docu-series, people who have changed their name out of embarrassment, and how expensive petrol is. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gauges the reaction to today's High Court ruling about the six-month-old needing life-saving heart surgery. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus explores the weird and wonderful world of lawnmowers and Eccles cakes, and whether technology can make sports better... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How was the Billy Joel concert at Eden Park on the weekend? Why is the football at the world cup so good this time around? Also, The Simpons aren't real, and we're approaching mozzie season. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hogan's Heroes was a terrific show. The TV news is not as good a show. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People who went to that former president's campaign announcement speech weren't allowed to leave during his seventy-minute-long address. So where have you been trapped and unbelievably bored? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK stores are starting to slow the supply of cornflour, due to lack of customer demand - but they'll face the wrath of a nation if they dare do it here in Aotearoa! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you having for your main meal on Christmas Day, and why isn't it mutton ham? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Go covered airbeds on their show tonight, but Marcus can save you all the hassle with just one sentence - pretty much anything is better than an air bed. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six weeks out from Christmas means it's time to get your Christmas Cake baked - and make sure you fix all your foot ailments ready for jandal season! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was 47 years ago to the day that a storm sank the   Edmund Fitzgerald  in Lake Superior, killing all 29 sailors on board. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.