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Marcus Lush Nights

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Woolworths
Disney Collectibles
Dates
Collectibles
Spills
Rugby
Couriers
Parenting
Tui Brewery
All Blacks
Neighborhood Disputes
Cheese
Norman Kirk
New Zealand Rugby
Cashless Society
Gifted Pets
Delivery Services
America's Cup
Get Rich Quick Schemes

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes1053Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Marcus runs the night-before-the-longest-weekend show talking drive-in cinemas, hamburgers, Marsden Point, and the rules of Easter.

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Marcus talks the change to Easter Alcohol laws, and gets deep into Seagull outboard motors.

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Marcus talks tattoos, dodgy ways to reserve a carpark, stopping people from stealing petrol, and marks the anniversary of Fred Ladd's infamous flight under the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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Marcus talks nits, banning teens on e-scooters, the waste of time that is school pictures, and what next steps will or won't be taken about our nation's fuel supply.

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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)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • 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!
    Germany2 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host for knowledge and engaging callers, describing the show as funny and heartfelt.
Audiences appreciate a mix of humor, timely topics, and relatable local content, often calling it a great listen.
The format is a NZ treasure, with strong host-caller dynamics that bring out stories and perspectives.

Chart Rankings

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#199
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Talking Points

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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.
Not ethically sauced (29 January 2026)
Q: What do you want to pay for tomato sauce when you get a pie?
Listeners express various opinions on the price, with many feeling that $2 for a small sachet is extortionate.

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

Lively New Zealand talk-back with a focus on everyday life, current events, and public sentiment, driven by caller voices and host commentary. Recent episodes cover a mix of etiquette in shared spaces, the politics and policy surrounding health, energy security and geopolitics, and cultural tidbits from food to technology. The show blends personal anecdotes, regional updates, and timely news, often pivoting between light banter and heavier discussions about national issues, making it a reliable venue for gauging public mood and sparking community conversation. A standout pattern is the host's ability to steer wide-ranging topics through listener stories, creating a relatable, conversation-first experience with strong emphasis on New Zealand... more

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4. Sam Ruthe
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