Marcus Lush Nights

8pm-11:59pm Weekdays

MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
8pm–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.

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She could hide in the empty spa pool (17 April 2025)

The Waitotara Pub has been destroyed by fire, there's talk of a possible snap election in NZ, and Jason's not a fan of the road cones! LISTEN ABOVE
What do you need a passcode for (16 April 2025)

Marcus gets reports as ex-tropical cyclone Tam starts to impact the upper North Island, and makes sure that everyone has their TV connected after last night's satellite...
They're all taupe aren't they (15 April 2025)

Marcus helps people impacted by the Sky TV satellite switch over, and talks about why you'd get bullied for having a certain colour of hair. LISTEN ABOVE
The wildest scam call in a long time (14 April 2025)

Glenn starts off the night with a call about mushrooms, but things take a quick wild turn... Plus, Marcus is all okay with the proposed changes to how NZers get...
Just a pile of mess (11 April 2025)

A Friday free-for-all edition of Marcus Lush Nights, that covers chip scoops, the new road through the Manawatu Gorge, and 8-track tapes. LISTEN ABOVE
The gadgets of shame (10 April 2025)

Marcus talks the useless gadget you thought was going to be amazing, leaf blowers, and marks the anniversary of the Wahine disaster in 1968. LISTEN ABOVE
I think we've reached peak pillow (9 April 2025)

Big news for folks who've always wanted to be on our favourite quiz show, and some excellent tips on how to get to sleep if that's something you struggle with. And...
I'm terrified of that (8 April 2025)

What extinct creature would you want to see brought back to modern times? And can you answer Marcus' out-of-the-blender interview question? LISTEN ABOVE
No apple for me either (7 April 2025)

Marcus reckons we ought to keep Daylight Saving Time on permanently when we switch it back on in September. Also, what do you 'see' when you close your eyes? LISTEN...
Up goes the giant dish (4 April 2025)

A classic Friday free-for-all show that covers chocolate milk, daylight saving ending, wasps, Norway, and the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Monowai Hydro...
An hour darker (3 April 2025)

We're about to switch back to regular time, people are taking photos with things other than phones, and Marcus finally hears from folks who've actually seen the...
Love a saucy base (2 April 2025)

What do you do with the free power slot you get from your electricity provider? And was Val Kilmer a better actor than Richard Chamberlain? LISTEN ABOVE
Who can we sue (1 April 2025)

Marcus farewells a much-loved mascot, has a question about a new sky dish, and gets to why high school students don't like reading the books they're told they have...
Make yourself a vest or something (31 March 2025)

The government is looking to create a hotline to enable reporting of overzealous road cone use, so Marcus tries to gauge how that would go. LISTEN ABOVE
What if the ducks start naming us (28 March 2025)

If a hotel cancels or "loses" your booking, can they charge you more to rebook it for the same time? Also, who's got a duck story?! Plus, Marcus covers the 7.7 magnitude...
Raewyn fractured spine (27 March 2025)

Auckland Council has made their decision on a stadium, and Marcus acknowledges the arrival in 1883 of the first Salvation Army officers to our shores. LISTEN ABOVE
They appear to be fairly laid back (26 March 2024)

Should Auckland's second harbour crossing be a bridge or a tunnel? Should Napier open 'Pandaland'? And will you boycott Red Bull if they drop Liam Lawson? LISTEN...
There's always a quake in Seddon (25 March 2025)

Plenty of songs have lyrics you've misunderstood or misheard, Marcus thinks the stadium conversation isn't worth having, and mascots really shouldn't be pushing...
Everything seems like a good idea, doesn't it (24 March 2025)

Something pretty significant happened on this day four years ago, something very significant happened at Eden Park tonight, and Marcus talks about knives for a bit. LISTEN...
It'll never give up on you (21 March 2025)

What food isn't worth the effort? Plus a TON of sport on tonight, and people are still giving up on movies at the cinema part way through! LISTEN ABOVE
Beep deniers Elon Musk (20 March 2025)

What do you think is New Zealand's most hated car? And why is it the Nissan Cube? LISTEN ABOVE
Sam Ruthe makes history as youngest to run sub-four minute mile

Marcus covers the incredible run by Sam Ruthe in Auckland, and then talks about the JFK files, trade with India, and things that haven't got more expensive over...
Tastes like Deep Heat (18 March 2025)

Marcus tries to understand people who don't like feijoas, commiserates with those who tried to pay for things at Farmers today, and opens up the conversation about...
Would've come from a sheep (17 March 2025)

Marcus has a question perfect for Saint Patrick's Day and also wants to know about the near-constant maintenance on the southern parts of Auckland's motorway network. LISTEN...
Horning on hump day (12 March 2025)

Marcus gets into truck driving signals, the rising cost of Sky Sport, and when Wednesday got its special name. LISTEN ABOVE
Four french doors, a deck, a conservatory, and a lemon tree (11 March 2025)

Marcus hears about lost TV remote controls and incredible stories of other things lost and then found. LISTEN ABOVE
You believe the 1000 people (10 March 2025)

Marcus runs a little mid-term political prediction, and talks gold reserves and the Warriors' first game in 1995. LISTEN ABOVE
What about the whole of the South Island (7 March 2025)

Marcus talks about having chickens (because eggs aren't getting any cheaper!), and learns about NZ's inaugural slot race at Ellerslie. LISTEN ABOVE
Let's get the funicular (6 March 2025)

Aucklanders have called today 'cold', Queenstown is looking to fast-track a new transport option, and people aren't happy about the closure of a much-loved speedway. LISTEN...
Total mouth struggle (5 March 2025)

Marcus has issues with a chocolate bar he used to love, and wants to know what computer was the first to get to your place and what you used it for. LISTEN ABOVE

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