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Marcus Lush Nights
8PM-11:59PM Weekdays
MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
8pm–Midnight weekdays
Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
If you’ve always wanted to join a movement now’s your chance.
Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
His sharp wit, depth of knowledge and crazy idiosyncrasies create what has become one of New Zealand’s most loved programmes.
Just as much at home in the metropolis as he is in the Deep South, Marcus has the ability to relate to everyone, no matter their background.
Email him at [email protected], and give him a call on 0800 80 10 80.Â
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There's a lot of bins (14 March 2024)
With news that Auckland Council might be moving to collect rubbish bi-weekly, Marcus does a little 'rubbish collection nostalgia'. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mouldy Old Dough (13 March 2024)
Marcus does a deep dive on mnemonics and follows up on Eric Carmen's appearance on the 20 Solid Gold Hits albums. LISTEN ABOVE
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Should the Government unban nicotine pouches?
The concept of nicotine pouches has seen a mixed response from the public and experts alike. Posts have been making the rounds on social media, influencers promoting...
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Don't want to get involved in pigeon wars (12 March 2024)
Julian had a run-in with someone he hired on Student Job Search, there are concerns about the re-introduction of nicotine pouches and how they'll be advertised to...
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Ask for the lemon meringue popcorn (11 March 2024)
After hearing about the sudden drop in altitude during the trans-tasman flight, Marcus hears about other harrowing plane journeys. Heads up: Nigel's story about...
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You've got to be vigilant with socks (8 March 2024)
Marcus gauges reaction to the Fair Go and Sunday announcement and tries to help punters get home from the Warriors game and the first Pink concert at Eden Park. LISTEN...
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I'd go for the roast (7 March 2024)
Where is the worst place you've ever lived? LISTEN ABOVE
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The downtown bus terminal (6 March 2024)
Marcus talks about pet birds and previews a potential upcoming slimming-down of the TVNZ newsroom. LISTEN ABOVE
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It needs to be a giant boulder (5 March 2024)
Marcus has done something he swore he'd never do. Plus, it's Unique Names Day... LISTEN ABOVE
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It's a magic button (4 March 2024)
Marcus talks phone tricks, fun runs, how terrible Auckland airport is, and where the Prime Minister should live. LISTEN ABOVE
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Depressed looking oompa loompa (1 March 2024)
Marcus talks about plastic shopping bags, fantasy sports leagues, and TV shows starring animals. LISTEN ABOVE
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Marcus talks to TWO leap day 21 year olds!
Claudia and Judy are two New Zealanders who have both just turned 21, even though they were born during WWII. LISTEN ABOVE
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Curtain twitchers (29 February 2024)
Marcus talks leap day and the lifestyle of long-term campground living. LISTEN ABOVE
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We can't stand them standing (28 February 2024)
Marcus takes reaction on the news today that Newshub's newsroom is set to shut down later this year. LISTEN ABOVE
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Look at it through welding goggles (27 February 2024)
Marcus talks about the natural disaster the team at FEMA are most worried about, and marks the 60th anniversary of the Lyttleton Road Tunnel. LISTEN ABOVE
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That's pure mouth right there (26 February 2024)
Marcus was delighted to hear something, and wants to know which of NZ's fastest-growing cities you would move to. LISTEN ABOVE
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Blood-type braggards (23 February 2024)
Marcus keeps up with the second T20 match against Australia and takes calls on the demise of retail, whatever beef tea is, and New Zealand's introduction to road...
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Haunted by a thousand dead rats (22 February 2024)
Marcus marks Supermarket Worker's Day, and settles whether it's acceptable to let a toddler sit inside a supermarket trolley. LISTEN ABOVE
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A bit soft and hopeless (21 February 2024)
Marcus keeps up with the 1st T20 between the Blackcaps and Australia while covering interesting uses for drones, starter motors, and the nation's favourite confectionery...
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Comes at you in a line (20 February 2024)
Marcus talks about the DOC hut having to close because the toilet is too full, and discusses why we're not likely to see another 'It's In The Bag' show made here. LISTEN...
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Mock me with their taperedness (19 February 2024)
Marcus talks about his least-favourite roast side vegetable, remembers the Cloverlea Tavern, and pushes hard for a new NRL side for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE
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See the colour in the colour (16 February 2024)
A Friday free-for-all covering NZ's new Car of the Year, colour blindness, and the mystery of late fees. LISTEN ABOVE
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Such is the life cycle of the prickle (15 February 2024)
Marcus talks about replanting the Port Hills (yes to natives and no to kikuyu), athlete's foot, and why you don't hear about berocca anymore. LISTEN ABOVE
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Port Hills Fire (14 February 2024)
As Marcus' show begins, a large vegetation on the Port Hills hasn't been contained, and eyewitnesses give updates as things develop. LISTEN ABOVE
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Like a pastry tube (13 February 2024)
Marcus talks about all the things you can get from the fish and chips shop, that isn't fish and chips. LISTEN ABOVE