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Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

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United States

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News

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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Get a unicorn (22 April 2026)

4/22/2026
Marcus talks the introduction of electric power lines, robotic surgery, and why more people should eat goat meat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:09:53

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Caller of the Night: "I was the designer and builder of Carnarvon Station)

4/21/2026
While talking stories of lost cars (listen to the full show podcast), Cris' mention of Carnarvon Station in Dunedin caused Mike to phone in with the origin to the much-loved restaurant. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:51

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Fancy there being a secret floor (21 April 2026)

4/21/2026
Marcus talks about getting your car "lost" in ever-expanding car parks, and gets into the history of Carnarvon Station in Dunedin. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:18:03

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When it pours, it rains (20 April 2025)

4/20/2026
Marcus keeps across updates from the lower North Island, and helps determinte whether an elderly person should submit to a jury summons. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:14:44

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Politics for politics sake (17 April 2026)

4/17/2026
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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:01

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I think Elsa said it best (16 April 2026)

4/16/2026
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 additional? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:16

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We're all chump change (15 April 2026)

4/15/2026
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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:48:03

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We're chump change (15 April 2026)

4/15/2026
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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:40

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Why aren't I excited about the moon (2 April 2026)

4/2/2026
Marcus runs the night-before-the-longest-weekend show talking drive-in cinemas, hamburgers, Marsden Point, and the rules of Easter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:12:20

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Which one's healthier (1 April 2026)

4/1/2026
Marcus talks the change to Easter Alcohol laws, and gets deep into Seagull outboard motors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:09:27

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Tattoo of a sleeve (31 March 2026)

3/31/2026
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 Harbour Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:21:53

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Up you get, Lofty (30 March 2026)

3/30/2026
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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:18:57

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Probably one of the best (27 March 2026)

3/27/2026
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:16:22

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Biggest fuel siphoner (26 March 2026)

3/26/2026
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:13:52

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Sounds pretentious (25 March 2026)

3/25/2026
Marcus talks tinned vegetables, Kiwi Ranch camp, and whether or not petrol is being stolen from Jason's car. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:03:14

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Are the butts everywhere (24 March 2026)

3/24/2026
Marcus reviews the announced changes to Lotto Powerball, and the government's cost-of-living relief package. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:01:09

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Quite self-contained (23 March 2026)

3/23/2026
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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:12:36

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Saturday night job (20 March 2026)

3/20/2026
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:11:19

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It's got more confidence in me (19 March 2026)

3/19/2026
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:03:28

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Smugness alert (18 March 2026)

3/18/2026
Marcus meanders through solar installs, teachers giving out lollies, and continued concern over the conflict in the Middle East. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:07:01