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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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The golden days of big matches at stadiums in NZ are gone (17 April 2024)
Marcus talks about universal favourite colours, bananas, and the best and worst concert stadiums in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE
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A guy of Italian extraction (16 April 2024)
It's 49 years since the release of Marcus' favourite novelty song - so we opened the floodgates to hear about the not-so-serious songs you love. LISTEN ABOVE
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Things you've changed your mind about (15 April 2024)
For Marcus, it's head torches - what is it for you? Plus a little bit on toothache, and the proposed mega-tunnel for Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE
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The people's ashtray (12 April 2024)
A Friday-Free-For-All that encompasses ashtrays, dinner choices, the Titanic, and putting your dog in a kennel. LISTEN ABOVE
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Auto fill fuel feud (11 April 2024)
Marcus checks in on the weather system battering the country, and covers off annoying fuel pumps, World Parkinson's Day, and what TV shows should stay on air. LISTEN...
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Escaping otters and stories of the Wahine
In the first hour of this podcast... it's reptile parks, cryptocurrency, and second hand stores. In the second hour... some of the most amazing stories or rescue...
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Up on the roof with a colander (9 April 2024)
Marcus talks people with proper noun names, A.S.M.R., and milk tankers,... all while prepping for New Zealand's total solar eclipse slated for July 2028. LISTEN...
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It rattled the china (8 April 2024)
When did you first experience the music of ABBA? Also, America is bracing for a solar eclipse, the cost of rebuilding Christchurch's cathedral has blown out immensely,...
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It's not a young person's biscuit (5 April 2024)
A couple more rats have been found at the Woolworths in South Dunedin, Marcus poses a scientific biscuit question, and tries to figure out the name of a particular...
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Captain Cautious trusts the bungee rubber band (4 April 2024)
Marcus follows up on the driver navigation app chat from last night, and then gets into stories of getting stuck under bridges because that navigation app didn't...
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Can be stubborn and refuse commands (3 April 2024)
Marcus talks about dog statues of New Zealand and a particular breed of dog that might be on the way out, and then a case of mistaken identity leads to stories from...
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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