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Marcus Lush Nights

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Woolworths
Disney Collectibles
Dates
Collectibles
Spills
Couriers
Parenting
Tui Brewery
All Blacks
Neighborhood Disputes
Cheese
Norman Kirk
Rugby
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.

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Marcus talks duplicated place names, driving with your high beams on, and whether you should still be able to pay for parking with coins.

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Marcus talks about the bird strike that grounded a flight to Fiji from Christchurch earlier today.

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Marcus talks 501s, terrible advice, what makes an airport an airport, and what to do with the abundance of avocados.

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Marcus gauges reaction to the news that NZ Post will be allowed to lower the number of delivery dates per week.

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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 engaging listeners from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of current topics relevant to New Zealand life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Great

    Really interesting and fun, we listen often

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Su2yQ
    New Zealanda year 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 Zealand2 years ago
  • Great

    Great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dj dolla $
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Many appreciate the humorous and relatable content, making for an enjoyable evening listen.
The quality of the interactions with callers and diverse topics is frequently praised, enhancing relatability.
Listeners enjoy the engaging nature of discussions, highlighting personal stories and community issues.

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Apple Podcasts
#96
New Zealand/News

Talking Points

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Done ten years sitting down (22 September 2025)
Q: What do you think is going to happen to them?
I think there are a lot of crazy people out there, but abductions rarely happen.
He's been out with Miss Hamilton (9 October 2024)
Q: What constitutes luck?
Through various anecdotes, Marcus and callers discuss how luck can manifest in different forms, from winning raffles to surviving dangerous situations.
He's been out with Miss Hamilton (9 October 2024)
Q: Are some people luckier than others?
Marcus explores the idea of whether individuals or families have extraordinary luck based on personal experiences shared by listeners.
I feel slightly Trojan horsed, Tom (1 October)
Q: How would you cope with the changes due to daylight savings?
It's tough, especially for children adjusting to the new time.
I think it's the door (6 September 2024)
Q: What's a band you've changed your opinion of?
Listeners shared that they originally disliked bands like Creed and Queen but came to appreciate their music over time, often due to specific performances or changing musical tastes.

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Engaging with a diverse range of topics relevant to everyday life in New Zealand, listeners are drawn into brisk discussions about current events, cultural phenomena, and personal anecdotes. Callers frequently participate, sharing experiences and perspectives on pressing issues from weather impacts to economic changes affecting local businesses. Emphasizing community involvement, the podcast often features light-hearted banter while tackling serious subjects like environmental conservation and social policies. The unique blend of humor and poignancy in the storytelling makes it relatable and informative for audiences interested in local life and issues that resonate within New Zealand culture.

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Marcus Lush Nights launched 7 years ago and published 952 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Scott Marcus
2. Grant (Mayor of Palmerston North)
3. Alan Wilson
4. Sam Ruthe
5. Pete Russell

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