Marcus Lush Nights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marcus wonders if the Mobile Emergency Alert System is going to lose its effectiveness after some people received 50+ notifications! And also, it's Avocado Day! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the tsunami alert, where you can (and definitely cannot) fly a drone, and carless days. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks award winning pies, chores that kids can do safely, and whether anyone remembers watching Diana and Charles get married in 1981. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks flexible buckets, soul patches, and booing people at sports events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Hulk Hogan, the rules of pub pool, and socks that are too dang tight! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus checks on whether you can still buy Sally Lunn buns, and discusses whether the emergency alert system should be used to help find missing people. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Ozzy Osbourne, Ford Escorts, and why the Finance Minister talked such a big game around butter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the return of Ed Sheeran, the dirge that is flag football, the increase of senior video games, and the continued increase of the price of food we produce here in New Zealand! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus starts the week talking making tea, owning helicopters, burning gorse, and making lamingtons. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks car cleaning, Connie Francis, the Air India pilots, and karaoke. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the Niagra River, Alexa devices, tattoos, and taking the train on Sundays. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks number plates, what New Zealand's military should look like, weight loss drugs, and where the Erebus Crash memorial should go. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus tried a new drink, and wanted to hear about the weird, unique, or otherwise interesting liquid you're consuming. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why won't the Government commit more resources to flood clean up? Why are we bothering with in-between World Cup rugby test matches? And what is the new accessory Marcus is wearing? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight Marcus takes updates on flooding and wild weather across parts of the country. He also talks aging truck drivers, nude ad complaints and hops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 years on from the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour, Marcus asks callers to tell him their stories from that fateful night. July 10 is also the day we changed to decimal currency, not an easy switch according to some callers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight we got feisty about the price of butter and the possibility of moa returning with the help of Sir Peter Jackson (Jurassic Park anyone?). Marcus also asked callers for the best tips to help you fall asleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which part time jobs did you get because you wanted to meet people? Or you wanted to get out of the house after retirement? And did they change your life? And not because you had to have one but because you chose to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson was found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Marcus and callers discussed New Zealand's history of poisoners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus collects ideas on minor ways to improve sports, inaccurate speedometers, buying clothes online, and making (or buying) the best scones. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaffas may or may not be discontinued, we mark the birthday of the Walkman, resurrect E-scooter hate talkback, and determine whether Callum should get his driver licence or not. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last show of June, Marcus talks the first broadcasts of TV2, proposed changes to Lotto, and the jury's deliberation in the Patterson mushroom trial in Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After dreadful weather for a lot of the country, Marcus talks chimney maintenance and fireplaces! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first ever Schnitzel Thursday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks campervans, Bobby Sherman, 28 Years Later, and statues of Richard Nixon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Marcus covers Noel Edmonds, the national anthem, boy racers, and an angry US President. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The night before a long weekend has Marcus talking about being bored, and having red hair. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's continued backlash to the banning of the cowbell from the Super Rugby final this weekend, and Marcus talks about taking melatonin tablets to aid sleep. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend marks 50 years since the release of Jaws in the United States, and Marcus hasn't ever seen it! Plus a "health and safety" decision has some people outraged... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gauges where New Zealand is at with its love or hate for self-service checkouts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Brian Wilson, the poisonous mushroom case from Australia, and covers a tragic plane crash in India. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the new road opening from Ashurst to Woodville (seeing as no one else seems to have mentioned it!), North Islanders have moved to the South Island in droves over the last few years, and how the Newstalk ZB newsreaders end the news comes up for debate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gets advice on how to stop (or remove) frost on your windscreen, discusses the poor road planning of Tauranga, and gets into the history of cars with crank handles. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While struggling with a croaky voice, Marcus talks nose bleeds, cheese, POW marches, and covers the band of very heavy rain sweeping down the North Island. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a week off from illness, Marcus returns to talk the upcoming military tattoo event at Eden Park, 65 years of TV broadcasting in NZ, and whether cash use is back on the rise. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus embarks on another great sweepstake, investigates the price of scones, and hears about the sinking of the HMS Hood. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you encourage your child to get into the same career you did? And who ever heard of putting curry sauce on chips? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.