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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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    • Sep 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    That's my day ruined (30 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 134:54 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks flight diversion disasters, tourism spots you wish you'd missed, 65 years of The Flinstones, and puts out an important reminder for a task for this week! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I'm not a prune (29 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 135:34 Transcription Available


    It's the dreaded day after the Daylight Saving switch... and Marcus is talking about clearing your gutters, and whether workers should be allowed to drink water during their shifts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jeff's gone viral (26 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 134:54 Transcription Available


    Marcus nearly broke his car keys, but that's not the worst mistake you can make with a vehicle is it? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The size of a man's leg (25 Sep 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 161:19 Transcription Available


    Tonight Marcus chatted with callers about the new dog tethering laws and eels! We love an animal show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Like soil erosion (24 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 143:48 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks volcanic eruptions, in particular the 1995 eruption of Mt Ruapehu. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A lot of things I don't expect (23 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 140:15 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks having red hair, expensive pies, restless legs, and what you've done with your pet when they've died. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Done ten years sitting down (22 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 145:56 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks cruises, teaching young kids to drive, and getting lining on your curtains. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Everyone should have one (19 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 147:18 Transcription Available


    The Friday free-for-all sees Marcus cover heavy trucks, potentially outgoing Finance Ministers, and the rules around pedestrian crossings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    There's a chip war on at the moment (18 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 137:39 Transcription Available


    Marcus notes yet another factory closure announced for Nelson, questions whether you truly can support two teams at the same match, and chats with a few local body election candidates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You can just be (17 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 142:07 Transcription Available


    Marcus covers the wild wind hitting Canterbury and the lower North Island, the death of Robert Redford, and words you've had mixed up for a while. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not even an egg cup (16 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 149:28 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the new speed camera trailers, the NZer who dominated the 3000m steeplechase at the World Champs, the 49th anniversary of the final Lyttelton-Wellington ferry trip, and Lois gives her take on the historic All Blacks loss... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Slimy little things (15 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 141:40 Transcription Available


    Marcus checks in on the wild sport over the weekend, bemoans the proposed axing of locally-grown peaches in cans, and hears about 24/7 hospital visits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Double yolkers and eggs within eggs (12 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 107:22 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks about why we have double yolk eggs, mining for gold in Wellington and metal detecting finds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    There shouldn't be car parks anywhere (11 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 132:55 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks getting the right kind of phone for you, and wades into whether certain structures in Christchurch are worth rebuilding (or building in the first place). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Special flowing flocks (10 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 135:04 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks weight loss drug experiences, the sketchiness of scratchies, and the most expensive pavlova publicity shot. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not as quick as me (9 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 141:22 Transcription Available


    Marcus questions the purpose of sound bars, wonders if anyone is being fancy with instant noodles, and helps May with her giant bin woes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thanks for saying pantograph (8 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 133:26 Transcription Available


    Marcus catches up on the lunar eclipse, and gets into the two big rail stories of the day. Also, Popeyes has opened in Invercargill! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Three want peanut butter (5 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 134:40 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks filming someone speeding while driving, ads during sports coverage, and collects the picks for his New Zealand v South Africa "Butter or Biltong" sweepstake! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A hunger than only a sesame snap can fix (4 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 140:43 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks about things that seem to be 'inflation-proof', Sylvia Park, and the 2010 Christchurch earthquake. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You slash it off as you go (3 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 132:55 Transcription Available


    Marcus makes a big call about this weekend's rugby game, and talks dirigibles, and the banning of energy drinks for minors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You gotta get right back (2 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 136:16 Transcription Available


    Marcus finds out what our resident South Africans have planned for the big game this weekend, and marks the closure of Smith's City. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They're a great pant (1 September 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 136:00 Transcription Available


    Marcus covers off mobile businesses, ginger cats, rain wear, and being unfairly pulled over on the drive home from work. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not made of strong enough stuff (29 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 142:37 Transcription Available


    Another Friday, another loss from the Warriors... Plus, Marcus talks snakes, local council, greyhounds, and pies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They're not my generation (28 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 121:26 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks young people and phones, Rotorua and shopping trolleys, the 'One Big Event' Auckland needs, and radio commercial jingles we can't get enough of. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We can't all become plumbers (27 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 158:36 Transcription Available


    Is AI coming for Marcus' job? Not likely. But it is being leveraged more and more. Also Costco isn't really going to fix our supermarket duopoly issue, and it's World Banana Day! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A pricey night time lunch (26 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 125:39 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks food in vehicles, nuclear power, and whether it's right for police to ask to see your driver's licence. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More power in the back (25 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 146:02 Transcription Available


    Marcus gauges the mood of the country after the All Blacks lose against Argentina, and gets advice on how to dry out a damp car seat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A foot is perfect (22 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 145:59 Transcription Available


    Marcus wants to know how tall you are, and why you give your answer in feet and inches (when NZ has been using metric for everything else since the 70s). Also, the etiquette of buying deli roast chickens, and why you need to be able to see in order to drive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Once they get sick of Labubu (21 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 138:30 Transcription Available


    Marcus is being counted, cassettes are coming back, and Drury is losing a classic drinking establishment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Don't like the people who smoke them (20 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 151:54 Transcription Available


    Marcus asks about catios, vaping, the location of the Erebus Memorial, and hears from folks who saw (or heard) the C-5 Galaxy land at Whenuapai Airport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mince is the new butter (19 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 132:43 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks giant aircraft, and discusses the new development in the Tom Phillips saga. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Horror story in 40 seconds (18 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 139:24 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks heat pump servicing and bad thumb injuries (so maybe not an episode for you if you're a tad squeamish). Also Lois phones to get into why the All Blacks don't deserve to be top of the World Rugby rankings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Like a difficult teenager (15 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 146:02 Transcription Available


    The Friday free for all covers rates, hospital food, and getting a needle in your eye. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Annoys the heck out of me (14 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 135:12 Transcription Available


    It's World Lizard Day, so Marcus talks unique and interesting pets, and complains about the use of a particular phrase. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just a hobby broadcaster (13 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 131:29 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the controversial choice to sell meat off cuts at the Woolworths deli, and celebrates Left-Handed Day! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Too drunk to go home (12 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 135:19 Transcription Available


    There's been a bit of interest in the Cardrona Pub, so what country pub would you want to takeover and run? Marcus also talks about chairs that spin, bypassing Woodend, and lamb burgers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You almost need the tomahawk (11 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 122:27 Transcription Available


    People are still going on about wearing a hi-vis jacket, someone wants to launch 'Event Express' rail services for Christchurch's new stadium, and Marcus has finally had pumpkin soup he didn't hate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tick, tock (7 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 160:20 Transcription Available


    After Marcus misplaced his phone - he realised he had no way of tracking the time. That got him thinking - are the traditional wall and home clocks a thing of the past? And that question led to some great stories. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why's that not on the Chase? (6 August)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 143:30


    Tonight we talked the coalition government's new road user charges proposal, Australia exporting gold to the United States and why Trade Me users refuse to courier their products. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    As a country we're getting better at getting over things (5 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 155:24 Transcription Available


    Tonight Marcus chatted with callers about New World and their lack of Smeg Braisers, whether or not you can eat a pie while driving a truck and where to find the best balaclava in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Like catnip to talkback (4 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 116:50 Transcription Available


    With all the improvements to cars, roads, and drink-drive advertising over the years... why have we not really improved the way we train new drivers in this country? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lost his toupee (1 August 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 123:54 Transcription Available


    Marcus watches the Warriors lose in the final minute, and talks the 'Nor'wester From Hell' that swept through Canterbury 50 years ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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