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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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    • Dec 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    I'm a great absquatulater (15 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 130:45 Transcription Available


    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.

    When did it cross the Atlantic (12 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 140:52 Transcription Available


    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.

    Ham or crayfish (11 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 136:13 Transcription Available


    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.

    DGI but DCT (10 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 137:45 Transcription Available


    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.

    No more Christmas cards (9 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 136:07 Transcription Available


    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.

    Schoolyard Osmosis (8 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 143:21 Transcription Available


    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.

    Designed for maximum annoyance (5 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 153:26 Transcription Available


    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.

    The longest flight (4 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 149:13 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the truck drivers who need to resit their licence, exceptionally long flights, and Led Zeppelin. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Maybe I am a trolley gazer (3 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 140:43 Transcription Available


    Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw. Marcus also appears to be psychic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Caller of the night: Marcus REALLY knows his audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 2:38 Transcription Available


    While discussing why NZers insist on spending money on bottled water at the supermarket, Marcus proves just how much he knows his audience. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best and worst inventions (2 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 126:47 Transcription Available


    Bit of a Tuesday free-for-all covering crash detection tech on your phone, problems with healthcare, and (as titled) the best and worst invention. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hanging off it day and night (1 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 137:48 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks changes for renters with pets, the problem with swimming in Auckland's harbour, and learns about a big change to the 018 Directory service! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not good sitters (28 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 117:29 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the Christchurch-Invercargill train propsal, and the looming summer fruit season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The local turkey (27 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 131:06 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the Erebus Memorial decision, and the continued lunacy of wanting NZ to host the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stop giving this to teachers at the end of the year (26 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 146:31 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks end-of-year Christmas gifts for teachers, and then pivots to strange creatures and UFOs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You never know how your toot comes across (25 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 143:11 Transcription Available


    Marcus has a car horn incident he wants your opinion on, and we learn Thanksgiving is a BIG day for college football. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A sardine advent calendar (24 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 132:51 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks sardines, cherries, DB Cooper, and compulsory retirement savings plans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hungry like the wolf (21 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 147:23 Transcription Available


    A Friday free-for-all that covers off picking strawberries, lousy community Christmas decorations, and Dave's nasty tooth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Always down to hummus (20 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 128:32 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks smartwatches, and proper etiquette of answering the phone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Good lozenges (19 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 134:47 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks feral cats, compulsory seat belts, and gets reviews of Metallica and the nail biting cricket between NZ and the West Indies! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Things banned by school (18 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 142:38 Transcription Available


    Marcus previews the Metallica concert hitting Auckland, words we no longer use, and things banned by schools. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What your school banned (18 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 142:38 Transcription Available


    Marcus previews Metallica's show in Auckland tomorrow, talks about things that've been banned in schools, and covers another big hit of rain for the top of the North Island. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savea shouldbethe captain (17 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 136:50 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks about the asbestos sand in schools and early childhood centres, the lame TV lotto draw, and then Lois rings to talk the rugby..... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Full of lettuce (14 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 155:55 Transcription Available


    A Friday free-for-all that spans must-win Lotto, travel troubles, delivering phone books, and terrible burgers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Young for a talk host (13 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 157:35 Transcription Available


    Marcus hasn't got over the Levin car park saga from last night, and also gets into fish and chips and jelly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's almost like Settlers of Catan (12 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 142:30 Transcription Available


    Costco will open another NZ store, this time in Drury - plus Marcus talks weird sleep schedules and another unfair supermarket parking ticket! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We love a giraffe (11 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 139:35 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks 3D printing, where Costco could (or should) expand to, and the journey of a giraffe north. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Superior, they said, never gives up her dead (10 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 131:26 Transcription Available


    Marcus commemorates 50 years since the wreckage of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and talks the closure of RSAs around the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kiwis love hardware (7 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 146:16 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks getting out of parking tickets, slow postage, and a handful of other things (it's a Friday free-for-all!!) LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Like an animal tugging the duvet (6 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 115:50 Transcription Available


    Marcus takes your BBQ fail confessions, covers a rather large earthquake in Wellington, and talks about the accidentally leaked finale of The Celebrity Traitors! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sky Fox (5 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 132:26 Transcription Available


    Marcus covers fireworks night across the country, and gets into why YouTube is so attractive and addictive for children. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The answers are all there as well (4 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 143:05 Transcription Available


    Marcus recaps the Melbourne Cup, hears a collection of wild bird stories, and learns whether or not Nev got to see the Pike River movie.... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Drunk at playtime (3 November 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 139:19 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets early reviews of the first episode of The Chase NZ, and talks whiskey and the Pike River film. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not a fridge magnet guy (31 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 114:10 Transcription Available


    The Friday free-for-all starts with Halloween, and ends with whether or not the moon landing was real. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cats are getting them (30 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 115:57 Transcription Available


    A wide-ranging show covering internet TV, Palmerston North pubs, advent calendars, and the possible banning of horse racing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Petty annoyances (29 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 124:51 Transcription Available


    Marcus lets callers and texters vent a little on their irrational annoyances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You get bang for your buck (28 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 145:40 Transcription Available


    Marcus kicks off the short week with talk on fireworks, power cut preparedness, and the dirge that is the office Secret Santa... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Two talking parrots (24 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 128:41 Transcription Available


    Marcus takes a few riddles, and then talks the closure of another RSA! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You can put a line under that (23 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 96:18 Transcription Available


    Well the weather definitely turned up like it was forecast! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nothing in the microwave. Nothing (22 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 137:04 Transcription Available


    Marcus preps for tomorrow's wind events in the Canterbury and Wellington regions. Also, chocolate is expensive, eggs are getting smaller, and people are still fans of second hand book shops. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's got a nice furry texture (21 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 110:55 Transcription Available


    Marcus wraps the nasty weather in the middle of the country, and talks to folks who've got themselves prepared for more wild weather with generators. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cops in a duvet (20 October 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 124:23 Transcription Available


    Marcus starts the week talking Halloween (who can be bothered), the start of another asparagus season is upon us, and then most of the internet shut off for an hour or so! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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