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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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    • May 20, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    My father has lady fingers (20 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 141:41 Transcription Available


    Marcus talk jeans made in NZ, bananas grown in NZ, and Arsenal fans celebrating in NZ. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not that likeable (19 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 131:40 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks eggs, coffee in a can, confusing supermarket signs, and farming quails. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Meat pack riflers (18 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 137:05 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks yet another supermarket loyalty scheme change, the little things that annoy you, and whether you can get anything for free anymore (or if Kelvin will tell you off). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Naked but covered in seal grease (15 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 129:11 Transcription Available


    It's a free-for-all Friday, and Marcus checks in on the vaping situation, and talks with folks who have possums as pets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's a big carrot (14 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 127:26 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the local characters of your town, why Mark hates the most recent change to the layout of his local paper, and the possible history making football in Scotland this weekend! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Next step might be to buy one (13 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 123:35 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks whether more rules are needed for riders of e-scooters and e-bikes, and remembers the 1995 win of the America's Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    All four the same (12 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 128:51 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the Auckland Habour crossing choices, and discusses where people are the whingiest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The artist, not the turtle (11 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 129:54 Transcription Available


    Marcus starts the week checking in on the fuel stockpilers, and then talks celebrating your birthday when it isn't your birthday, and does a deep dive on twins in the audience! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The horses were there (8 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 104:30 Transcription Available


    Marcus celebrates the return of some horses, and learns about the Facebook groups that've had a major impact on your life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You know how much I love a funny story (7 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 145:28 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks passwords, early ATMs, and whether the car you've got now is the best car you've had (or if cars peaked 20 years ago). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Even if it rips your hand apart (6 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 127:57 Transcription Available


    Marcus had a run in at a roundabout, and compiles questions for the upcoming NZ citizenship test. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stationary wobbles (5 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 131:48 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks about fried chicken chains, and whether MMP is up to snuff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I like the concept (4 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 126:35 Transcription Available


    Marucs talks crumpets, CAPTCHA tricks, Koala Cloths, and electric blankets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's a perfect season (1 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 137:55 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks sleep aids (and sleep paralysis), and why people have gone back to hoarding cash... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It kind of screams 'canny pensioner'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 133:00 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks tech that should be better by now, pushing buttons, and honouring the greatness of Timaru. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Through the vomitoria (29 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 128:17 Transcription Available


    Marcus discusses the confusion of Mondayisation, the miracle of a sub-two-hour marathon, and the remarkable return of everyone's favourite horses... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I know that for a fact (28 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 125:00 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets into the short week of talkback with ANZAC Day surcharges, homebrew kits, and Yorkshire puddings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sort of possessed (24 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 126:34 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks paper sewing patters on the way out, remembers the late ZB legend Bruce Russell, and gets first feedback on the brand new Christchurch stadium! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's just an idea (23 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 140:24 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets a One Topic Night out of an idea from David Seymour of all people! Should we give $500 to every 15-year-old so they can learn how to invest? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get a unicorn (22 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 129:53 Transcription Available


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 20:51 Transcription Available


    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.

    Fancy there being a secret floor (21 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 138:03 Transcription Available


    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.

    When it pours, it rains (20 April 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 134:44 Transcription Available


    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.

    Politics for politics sake (17 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 29:01 Transcription Available


    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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    I think Elsa said it best (16 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 17:16 Transcription Available


    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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We're all chump change (15 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 168:03 Transcription Available


    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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 132:20 Transcription Available


    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.

    Which one's healthier (1 April 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 129:27 Transcription Available


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

    Tattoo of a sleeve (31 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 141:53 Transcription Available


    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.

    Up you get, Lofty (30 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 138:57 Transcription Available


    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.

    Probably one of the best (27 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 136:22 Transcription Available


    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.

    Biggest fuel siphoner (26 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 133:52 Transcription Available


    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.

    Sounds pretentious (25 March 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 123:14 Transcription Available


    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.

    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.

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