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Marcus Lush Nights

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Auckland
Christchurch
Cricket
All Blacks
Rugby
Christmas
Weather
Wellington
Social Media
2026 Predictions
Toast
Fireworks
Power Outages
Donald Trump
Commonwealth Games
Teachers
Invercargill
Halloween
Parking Tickets

Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

PublishesDailyEpisodes1132Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

It's the Friday before ZB's 100th celebration, and the Warriors are playing at home so anything could happen!

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon decided to suprise his collegues by announcing he intends to do another MMP referendum if he gets re-elected.

Marcus chatted with listeners about MMP, referendums, Shawshank Redemption, and the freezing blast hitti... more

It was a food themed night as Marcus chatted with callers about eggs, lolly cake, and discounts for self checkouts.

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Tonight Marcus discussed the wild weather heading up the country and the best pies in New Zealand as the Pie Award results roll in.

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Recent Guests

Scott Marcus
Attended a concert and shared insights about Ozzy Osbourne's impact
Episode: Bed on a gimbal (23 July 2025)
Grant (Mayor of Palmerston North)
Mayor discussing the opening of the new highway and its community significance
Palmerston North City Council
Episode: Flexible but not movable (11 June 2025)
Alan Wilson
Author and son of a WWII prisoner of war
Episode: Just a lot of people these days are intolerant (4 June 2025)
Sam Ruthe
15-year-old runner who broke the sub-four minute mile record
New Zealand Athletics
Episode: Sam Ruthe makes history as youngest to run sub-four minute mile (19 March 2025)
Pete Russell
American traveler who discusses his experience with the term 'Hump Day' and his rugby stories
Episode: Horning on hump day (12 March 2025)

Host

Marcus Lush
Host of the show; long-running presenter known for guiding audience discussions and breaking news segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Short-changed

    What’s happened to the full show podcast upload?? So disappointing….

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tupapaku
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Great

    Really interesting and fun, we listen often

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Su2yQ
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Jeepers creepers!

    Jeepers creepers what a great podcast. Never fails to deliver.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    albert_117!
    Germany3 years ago
  • An NZ treasure

    Marcus has a great overall knowledge and gets the best out of his callers. Funny, engaging, heartfelt.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rowl D
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great

    Great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dj dolla $
    New Zealand4 years ago

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The show consistently delivers relatable NZ-centric stories and community-focused chatter that keep audiences connected.
Listeners appreciate the host's command of lively, unscripted conversations and caller-driven energy.
Some episodes trigger feedback about upload delays or pacing during long call-ins.

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Apple Podcasts
#73
New Zealand/News

Talking Points

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Caller of the Night: "I was the designer and builder of Carnarvon Station)
Q: Out of interest, could you just tell me what year it opened?
I can't give an exact year on the air, but it opened in the early 1980s after the plans were set in motion and the venue began operating as a multi-use space.
It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)
Q: What's the legislation act said?
It's just about boundary fences and what the requirements are for those.
It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)
Q: When you get a giant puff ball, right, that's the size of a soccer ball, when you cut it, will it remain that size?
No, it'll shrink a little bit, maybe in the pan, but it'll stay the size.
It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)
Q: How do you do it?
Just fry them up with butter, and they soak up all the oil and butter that you put in.
It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)
Q: Have you cooked and eaten puffballs?
They don't taste like a lot, but check lots of butter and salt and stuff on them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcus Lush Nights

What is Marcus Lush Nights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on live, listener-driven conversations that mix breaking news, community anecdotes, sports, local history, and everyday Kiwi life. Across episodes, audiences drive the tempo with calls and texts as a steady stream of topics unfolds—from park runs and community events to airport disruptions, royal nostalgia, and offbeat cultural quirks. A standout pattern is the host's ability to anchor chaotic, freeform nights with humor, practical tips, and detailed, locally rooted perspectives, making it a go-to for audiences seeking relatable, wide-ranging talk and active listener participation. A few episodes lean heavily on current events and crowd-sourced information, while others revel in nostalgic banter and regional storytelling, u... more

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4. Sam Ruthe
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