MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS8pm–Midnight weekdays
Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
If you’ve always wanted to join a movement now’s your chance.
Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
His sharp wit, depth of knowledge and crazy idiosyncrasies create what has become one of New Zealand’s most loved programmes.
Just as much at home in the metropolis as he is in the Deep South, Marcus has the ability to relate to everyone, no matter their background.
Email him at [email protected], and give him a call on 0800 80 10 80.Â
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Marcus has a run-in with the parking wardens, Sky TV continue to have problems, and why is basketball so popular in New Zealand? LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus is amazed people are still opting for taxis and then complaining about how expensive they are, plus we dig into why Sky TV in-home service has gone downhill...
Marcus has a bird problem, he's broken his phone, and he has questions about streetlights. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus talks televised sport, de-cluttering without dumping on the side of the road, and flying into Queenstown. LISTEN ABOVE
Famed New Zealand broadcaster Lindsay Yeo has died, and Marcus hears from listeners and former coworkers alike about a different era of radio. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus talks buying second-hand cars and gets reviews from Coldplay's first show at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus has a gripe with the state of biscuits in New Zealand, and gets into our country's rich elephant history. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus has queries around the popularity of TradeMe, and what has gone wrong when you've bought and sold goods on community selling sites. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus made a purchase before the show that he reckons has changed his life. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus is thrilled about the prospect of a Christchurch-based NRL team, has a question about NZ's consumption of eggs, and hears from the cousin of Marise Chamberlain,...
Marcus asks about funeral attire, the race that maybe isn't stopping a nation anymore, and whether fireworks will make headlines or not. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus asks about replacing pillows and checks in on fireworks angst across the country. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus hosts a Friday free-for-all that covers fireworks, teabags, terrible icecream, and smoking. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus checks in on Halloween celebrations, and enquires about how people remember beloved pets who have died. WARNING - some calls in this episode might not be...
Marcus is pretty sure Halloween is on the way out in New Zealand, and goes back to one of the most infamous radio broadcasts of all time. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus hears about holiday weekends ruined by weather, and opens the talkback can-of-worms that is road cones. LISTEN ABOVE
The night before a long weekend starts with 'food trucks you make a road trip detour for' and ends with 'American soldiers staying in Masterton in WWII'. LISTEN...
Marcus talks candles, calendars, baseball, and adults playing video games. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus hears about the unique and interesting bits of history people have in their homes. LISTEN ABOVE
A dentist wants Air NZ to ditch the lollies because they're not good for our teeth. Marcus wants them gone for a totally different reason. And where are we at with...
Marcus gets into the psychology of snacking on junk food while driving, and talks about why New Zealand doesn't deserve to host (let along win) the America's Cup. LISTEN...
Marcus reviews some of the legendary sport over the weekend, and gets into an annual discussion about November 5. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus opines about the poor behaviour of a Government minster, and talks about people who struggle to sleep when the moon is as bright as it has been this week. LISTEN...
With the one-in-80,000-year comet hopefully visible, Marcus covers all things space (including other comets, meteorites, and space junk) LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus has a favourite thing about this time of year, and talks about dramatic job changes. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus announces the return of a music icon to NZ in November next year, asks about the sports you enjoyed (or endured) as a child, and helps Terri with her medical...
It's a Friday free-for-all with haircutting, cornish pasties, auroras, and when holidays aren't really holidays. LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus watches Hurricane Milton, talks names that sound the wrong way around, exploding gas bottles, and things you should never borrow or lend. LISTEN ABOVE
Are some people luckier than others? LISTEN ABOVE
Marcus (almost) gets a free piano, discusses the video of Tom Phillips and his children near Marokopa, gets to the bottom of NZ's cheapest pies, and is "corrected"...