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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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    • Mar 24, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Are the butts everywhere (24 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 121:09 Transcription Available


    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.

    Quite self-contained (23 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 132:36 Transcription Available


    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.

    Saturday night job (20 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 131:19 Transcription Available


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 123:28 Transcription Available


    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.

    Smugness alert (18 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 127:01 Transcription Available


    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.

    Whatsaname-hole (17 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 124:09 Transcription Available


    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 in the media. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We need leadership (16 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 127:59 Transcription Available


    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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They get a better offer (13 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 130:59 Transcription Available


    Cats don't belong everywhere, the Warriors go two-from-two, and petrol prices are getting higher and higher... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Very strong onions (12 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 119:44 Transcription Available


    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Look at the parks, Darryl (11 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 134:58 Transcription Available


    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    That way inclined (10 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 136:50 Transcription Available


    Marcus commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first ever phone call. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Don't wait to grow old (9 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 133:04 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the flashy food trend for 2026, keeping DST, and losing traditional bars of soap. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The clinic at Ericsson (6 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 145:29 Transcription Available


    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.

    I like the way people wrap things (5 march 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 124:16 Transcription Available


    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.

    Half a kilo cake (4 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 138:06 Transcription Available


    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.

    Keep up, Ken (3 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 127:28 Transcription Available


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

    A remarkably small fridge (2 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 133:34 Transcription Available


    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.

    The fight between spiders (27 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 122:54 Transcription Available


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

    Trying that tomorrow (26 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 127:35 Transcription Available


    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.

    Saw the light was on (25 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 133:53


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

    It's a good question, Mark (24 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 144:53 Transcription Available


    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.

    Caller of the night: "I was the first man rescued after the Kaimai Tunnel collapsed" (24 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 12:19 Transcription Available


    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.

    On the parameter (23 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 134:47 Transcription Available


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

    We're not a muffin country (20 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 133:01 Transcription Available


    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.

    This show is pro hat (19 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 132:57 Transcription Available


    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.

    A road they should've gone down already (18 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 126:43 Transcription Available


    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.

    North Shore famous (17 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 134:27 Transcription Available


    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.

    Conundrum for the ages (16 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 126:18 Transcription Available


    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.

    Cut your own cake (13 Febraury 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 133:08 Transcription Available


    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.

    Deliberately triggering (12 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 129:22 Transcription Available


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

    It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 130:27 Transcription Available


    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.

    Like a marble falling down stairs (10 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 145:40 Transcription Available


    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.

    The only predictable things (9 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 134:47 Transcription Available


    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.

    He was the coach (5 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 149:18 Transcription Available


    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.

    It feels jargon-esque (4 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 137:29 Transcription Available


    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.

    A little bit pious about driving (3 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 152:01 Transcription Available


    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.

    Caller of the night: Rob's epic stolen car story (3 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 6:21 Transcription Available


    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.

    In their dirt phase earlier (2 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 138:09 Transcription Available


    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.

    Caller of the night: Josh's first day of fourth form (2 February 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 7:03 Transcription Available


    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.

    It's the psychology of it (30 January 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 135:47 Transcription Available


    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.

    Not ethically sauced (29 January 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 141:36 Transcription Available


    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.

    Where you go for air (28 January 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 142:10 Transcription Available


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

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