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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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    • Feb 25, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    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.

    I like your talkbacks (27 January 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 144:40 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks about post shops closing, middle-distance runners, and uncovers Bruce's great delivery secret! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What a discovery (26 January 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 139:28 Transcription Available


    Marcus is back for 2026, and clears up some of the topics from over the Summer break. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I go mad inland (18 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 122:51 Transcription Available


    It's Marcus' last show for 2025 - so it's time to see how much you remember of what we've learned on the show! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Twelve Hours in Blenheim (17 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 128:22 Transcription Available


    A "what should I do while waiting for the ferry" conversation, turns into talk on planes, roadside drug testing, and whether CDs will ever make a comeback. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nerty Christmas (16 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 130:00 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    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.

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