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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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    • Jul 20, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    What you're hooked watching on Facebook (20 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 102:14 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks whether the FIFA final should lead a news bulletin, videos you love to watch online, and what time of day the 1969 moon landing was broadcast on TV in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Well-packaged compromise (17 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 120:58 Transcription Available


    Marcus wraps the week with a Friday free-for-all covering last night's quake, the proposed names for our new ferries, and a new block of chocolate he's not a fan of. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The best $3.60 you'll spend (16 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 135:39 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets into petrol quality, and then experiences a quake (alongside most of the rest of the South Island). We also talk England out of the FIFA World Cup, and changes to Lotto. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Marcus Lush experiences Southland earthquake live on air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 4:23 Transcription Available


    Newstalk ZB's Night Host Marcus Lush felt the 5.9 magnitude earthquake from his Invercargill studio. The quake struck 40km north of Te Anau at 9.14pm this evening at a depth of 53km. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has assessed the quake and says strong currents are possible on the West Coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. It has downgraded its tsunami warning to an advisory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They go to bed early (15 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 134:43 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets some updates from some listeners, and then gets into banning phones, banning racing, and NZ's first case of bird flu. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tick tick, I'm in (14 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 121:11 Transcription Available


    Marcus wonders if Paul Henry joining politics changes anything, and offers to help get promotional stickers for a listener. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You can't have chicken for breakfast (13 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 129:25 Transcription Available


    Marcus remembers Sam Neill, gets previews of the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, talks feral cat eridication, and is shocked at a glaring ommission from a New Zealand song countdown. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just for the mothers (9 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 127:54 Transcription Available


    It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pretending to be a human (8 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 106:16 Transcription Available


    Marcus got cold-called by AI and it took a couple minutes to figure it out - should non-human callers have to identify as such? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A bit like marble run (7 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 132:45 Transcription Available


    Marcus keeps across the weather, and talks toll roads, bread, and previews the quarter finals of the football world cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The oven of regret (6 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 135:38 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the wild weather hitting the country, cleaning the oven, and seeks some help for a listener with a frozen shoulder. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lean into the cliché (3 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 139:43 Transcription Available


    Marcus admits the importance of the day, and talks about hip replacement sagas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Very informal towards the end (2 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 133:56 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks odd motel etiquette, how England will fare at the World Cup, whether the Christchurch rugby crowd will (or should) boo Ardie Savea on Saturday, and what right you have to make someone take a hat off. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Soon to be called the walkperson (1 July 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 123:55 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets into the controversy around data centres, and discusses the best arm spelling song of all time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They've relaunched the knives (30 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 125:36 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks unusual ways you've made sure your kids learn the lesson, how to make the FIFA World Cup better, and things that explode in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Maybe eat once (29 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 118:02 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks eagles rays, large familes, and whether the CRL is a waste of money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    That's a wet crime (26 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 119:48 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks teeth, trollies, lost things, and fizzy drink flavours that might be trying too hard. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Park the word 'desiccated' (25 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 121:26 Transcription Available


    Marcus is not a knot guy, but he has come around to loving sachet coffee. Also, having the same name as someone else can be annoying. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    One hat, the other hat (24 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 116:32 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks ranch dressing, Bob's aversion to Deep Heat, MMP's 5% threshold, and the legendary NZ cricketer Bob Blair. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    As cheap as a toaster (23 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 126:48 Transcription Available


    Marcus wants a particular kind of store back, and also talks political poll honesty and porridge. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    So leaky for goals (22 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 124:59 Transcription Available


    NZ lost against Egypt, Sir Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, and the Australian NRL fans loved Christchurch's new stadium. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More like Club Minus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 120:53 Transcription Available


    Marcus gauges reaction to the roll out of a new supermarket loyalty program, and talks about significant snow events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tooty kind of a place (18 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 133:44 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks driving on "empty", great places to get hot chips, and teens working the paper routes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why doesn't it die? (17 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 140:00 Transcription Available


    Marcus reckons something is missing from TVNZ's coverage of the World Cup, and marks 'Thank A Teacher Day' with stories of educators that went above and beyond. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You don't want the cracker to dominate (16 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 143:57 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks sports-watching snacks, and moving into a retirement village. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They've got tail walkers (15 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 132:37 Transcription Available


    Marcus wonders why people are obsessed with posting about going for runs in the park, remembers a significant infrastructure disaster from the early 1970s, and tries to help a listener with a ripped finger nail (if you're squeamish, you may want to skip the second half of this episode!) LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    No idea what's going on (12 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 125:45 Transcription Available


    Marcus covers the fire in Wellington Airport, the retirement of Kane Williamson, and runs what might be the most confusing and yet somehow riveting What Time Will The Mobile Emergency Alert Test Happen sweepstake! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The dinosaurs helped them (11 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 127:49 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the gold card coffee discount at McDonald's, whether the Egyptians used ramps to build things, and how long is too long to wait in a drive thru. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gotta love an early draw (10 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 139:34 Transcription Available


    Marcus takes names for the FIFA World Cup sweepstake - and hears from callers who have links back to all over the place! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Went for budget, was a disaster (9 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 126:16 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks cakes, preparing for the FIFA sweepstake, and the blight of tinnitus. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The wood snake (8 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 129:11 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks star signs, eating three meals a day, and how hard it is to find a bad pie. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Six times more than 60 years ago (5 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 128:03 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks NZ's chicken consumption rates, and how they've changed over time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What about a ram raid (3 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 148:30 Transcription Available


    Marcus wades into the debate over a cafe couch that was damaged in Waverley, and also how you respond when first aid is needed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hot and convenient (2 June 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 144:35 Transcription Available


    Marcus reviews the long weekend (and the not-very-good road toll), and marks the anniversary of the late Queen's coronation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Certainly adds drama to the call (28 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 120:41 Transcription Available


    Marcus talk brisket, leaving school before graduating, roping off planet earth, and a bird getting stuck on a plane. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leave the moon alone (27 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 126:57 Transcription Available


    Marcus reviews NASA's plan to build their moon base, and talks about the earliest days of the internet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    That's four though (26 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 138:25 Transcription Available


    Marcus gets word of a story that drives a solid wedge into New Zealand talkback. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    That song with the cash register (25 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 133:33 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks the WSL comp in Raglan over the weekend., 49 years since Star Wars came out, and we're two months away from the end of greyhound racing in NZ. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just when it all comes together (21 May 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 126:47 Transcription Available


    Marcus talks light bulbs and why self service checkouts suck. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    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.

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