Marcus Lush Nights

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus celebrates a selling decision made by TradeMe, queries the high cost of campgronds, and wonders what makes the best pavlova topping. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gets into weight loss surgery travel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus awaits the blood moon, and talks nitrus oxide, New Plymouth, and catching salmon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers the unfolding Iran situation, while also taking calls on scooters, shingles, and school camps. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wraps the week talking spiders, Split Enz, and weird things in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus celebrates World Toast Day by hearing your unique topping recipes, and the stories of their discovery. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the hobbies that have come back, or kicked off for the first time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks coffee, takes a trucking question from Mark, and gets your recollections of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse of 1970. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When talking about how news of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse spread on 24 February 1970, Pat phoned with the most unique experience - he was digging the tunnel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus kicks the week off talking washing lines and responsible dog ownership. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks book sales, muffins, and whether Trump is too old to be leading a country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks inappropriate headwear for mature men, the rip off of getting new batteries for your car keys, and covers the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being arrested on his birthday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Facebook Marketplace scams, restoring pool tables, and the drama of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge to pay for a new Auckland Habour Bridge? And Actor Robert Duvall has died. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus watches the Halberg Awards, and talks about roundabouts (for the one time he's allowed to every calendar year)... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus covers another severe weather event, and talks about the restaurants that would let you cook your own steak at the table. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks A.I., pokies, and the possibly impending closure of Clifton Motor Camp. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus watches a ripper of a T20 match, but isn't quite sold on the draw of the Winter Olympics... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the future of the great Chateau Tongariro, pool halls, and the King of Romance is returning to NZ! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the annual predictions show! If you want to add yours to the list, you can email dan(at)newstalkzb(dot)co(dot)nz with five plausible-but-woefully-unlikely predictions. The goal is not to put in things that are likely to happen, but rather interesting or fun things that will make us go "I can't believe someone put that as a prediction!" if it actually occurs! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the beginning of the Winter Olympics (and highlights from previous events), and gets deep into garlic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus takes your I-can't-be-bothered-Googling-that questions, and ends up talking about Noah's ark. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks cars getting stolen, changes to the driver's licecne rules, and whether or not we should join Australia as a state... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While talking about the kinds of cars that are stolen the most, Rob shared a story from his youth of when he stole a car... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks first days of school (and gets a ripper of a story from Josh!), and marks 45 years since the roll that ruined cricket. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of us have anticipated the first day of a new school year, but no one has quite the story like Josh has! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wraps the first week back for the new year talking gold, and watching the Australian Open Men's Semi Final LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the extreme cost of sauce for petrol station pies, loud trucks driving in residential areas, and the awful smell from Bromley. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the 'service' part of service stations (or the lack thereof). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about post shops closing, middle-distance runners, and uncovers Bruce's great delivery secret! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus is back for 2026, and clears up some of the topics from over the Summer break. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Marcus' last show for 2025 - so it's time to see how much you remember of what we've learned on the show! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A "what should I do while waiting for the ferry" conversation, turns into talk on planes, roadside drug testing, and whether CDs will ever make a comeback. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of Marcus' final week for 2025 - and he's up to talk about almost anything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the demise of phone boxes, a former Prime Minister on Graham Norton, and yodeling. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Christmas movies, getting a bonus at the end of the year, and whether you'd get into the United States with their new social media check policy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wants to know the amazing thing you discovered in 2025, and also why does everyone hate that Spark ad so much? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has noticed a key part of Christmas no longer happens, and gets some early reviews of the new Fred Dagg movie. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wonders whether a social media ban for under-16s will work here, and what makes a good Christmas song? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are we feeling a decade on from the attempt to change the flag, plus scams and car warrants. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.