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Politics for politics sake (17 April 2026)
The polls are implying that PM Luxon is losing the support numbers, Marcus and the callers discuss this tonight and wonder what could be next for National. LISTEN...
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I think Elsa said it best (16 April 2026)
Hamish came in hot today with a query: is he the bad guy for wanting rice to be included with his curry at a restaurant? Do you agree or do you expect rice to be...
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We're all chump change (15 April 2026)
Marcus chats increasing fuel prices, being fined for sleeping in your car and the devastating news that the horses will not be moving to the new Christchurch stadium. LISTEN...
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Why aren't I excited about the moon (2 April 2026)
Marcus runs the night-before-the-longest-weekend show talking drive-in cinemas, hamburgers, Marsden Point, and the rules of Easter. LISTEN ABOVE
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Which one's healthier (1 April 2026)
Marcus talks the change to Easter Alcohol laws, and gets deep into Seagull outboard motors. LISTEN ABOVE
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Tattoo of a sleeve (31 March 2026)
Marcus talks tattoos, dodgy ways to reserve a carpark, stopping people from stealing petrol, and marks the anniversary of Fred Ladd's infamous flight under the Auckland...
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Up you get, Lofty (30 March 2026)
Marcus talks nits, banning teens on e-scooters, the waste of time that is school pictures, and what next steps will or won't be taken about our nation's fuel supply. LISTEN...
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Probably one of the best (27 March 2026)
Marcus wonders who will actually follow the directive to show restraint with fuel, and bemoans the Warriors first loss of the 2026 NRL season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Biggest fuel siphoner (26 March 2026)
Marcus keeps across the weather impacting the top of the North Island, while talking petrol theft prevention, mines, and a special kind of peg. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sounds pretentious (25 March 2026)
Marcus talks tinned vegetables, Kiwi Ranch camp, and whether or not petrol is being stolen from Jason's car. LISTEN ABOVE
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Are the butts everywhere (24 March 2026)
Marcus reviews the announced changes to Lotto Powerball, and the government's cost-of-living relief package. LISTEN ABOVE
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Quite self-contained (23 March 2026)
Marcus gets reaction to the prospect of importing lower quality fuel from across the ditch, and finds out where the most unwelcoming part of New Zealand is. LISTEN...
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Saturday night job (20 March 2026)
After reading about how so-called 'designer dog' owners report more problem behaviours, Marcus talks about the mix breed dogs you've got. LISTEN ABOVE
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It's got more confidence in me (19 March 2026)
Marcus takes guesses on how high the price of Brent Crude Oil will go, talks feijoas, and what it means if you don't find comedians funny. LISTEN ABOVE
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Smugness alert (18 March 2026)
Marcus meanders through solar installs, teachers giving out lollies, and continued concern over the conflict in the Middle East. LISTEN ABOVE
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Whatsaname-hole (17 March 2026)
Marcus talks the dramatic police chase in Auckland, street signs that always get stolen, and takes reaction to Chris Hipkins' private family life being widely discussed...
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We need leadership (16 March 2026)
Marcus has a gripe on a certain kind of phone user, and covers off some hospital stories, going to the movies during the day, and having your recycling bin checked. LISTEN...
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They get a better offer (13 March 2026)
Cats don't belong everywhere, the Warriors go two-from-two, and petrol prices are getting higher and higher... LISTEN ABOVE
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Very strong onions (12 March 2026)
Marcus talks about storing fuel (and other things NZ could do to manage fuel supplies), and what to do with an abundance of onions. LISTEN ABOVE
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Look at the parks, Darryl (11 March 2026)
Marcus talks about fuel supply (and the ever-present proposal of carless days), and also the announncement of plant closures for Heinz Watties. LISTEN ABOVE
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That way inclined (10 March 2026)
Marcus commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first ever phone call. LISTEN ABOVE
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Don't wait to grow old (9 March 2026)
Marcus talks the flashy food trend for 2026, keeping DST, and losing traditional bars of soap. LISTEN ABOVE
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The clinic at Ericsson (6 March 2026)
Marcus watches the Warriors' first NRL match of 2026, and gauges reaction to the TPU/Curia poll that Luxon felt he need to ring ZB and discuss himself! LISTEN ABOVE
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I like the way people wrap things (5 march 2026)
Marcus celebrates a selling decision made by TradeMe, queries the high cost of campgronds, and wonders what makes the best pavlova topping. LISTEN ABOVE
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Half a kilo cake (4 March 2026)
Marcus gauges reaction to Dave Rennie being appointed the new coach of the All Blacks (including from the one person whose opinion matters the most....), and also...
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Keep up, Ken (3 March 2026)
Marcus awaits the blood moon, and talks nitrus oxide, New Plymouth, and catching salmon. LISTEN ABOVE
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A remarkably small fridge (2 March 2026)
Marcus covers the unfolding Iran situation, while also taking calls on scooters, shingles, and school camps. LISTEN ABOVE
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The fight between spiders (27 February 2026)
Marcus wraps the week talking spiders, Split Enz, and weird things in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE
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Trying that tomorrow (26 February 2026)
Marcus celebrates World Toast Day by hearing your unique topping recipes, and the stories of their discovery. LISTEN ABOVE
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Saw the light was on (25 February 2026)
Marcus talks the hobbies that have come back, or kicked off for the first time. LISTEN ABOVE
