Cats, moa, and ferris wheels (21 October 2026)
Another debate of the Chris's took place tonight prompting a politics focused intro to Marcus Lush Nights with Tim Roxborogh, followed by di...
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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.
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20 of 1,181 episodesA controversial 22 minutes (19 October 2026)
Tim Beveridge took over Marcus Lush Nights to chat the debate over Olivia Dean exceeding curfew and whether a fine should be issued. This le...
I think it will go gangbusters (15 October 2026)
It was a night of many topics on Marcus Lush Nights including, but not even nearly limited to, Costco, whether Luxon will remain if re-elect...
I can't steer the container ship around that quickly (14 October 2026)
Two debates preceeded the show prompting more election chat as the start of voting draws nearer. And, a loyal bank customer was denied cash,...
I'm not an expert but I'm always curious (14 October 2026)
TVNZ hosted a debate with the minor parties, sparking conversations on who performed the best. And, statistics on how kiwis make their onion...
I've got the talking stick (12 October 2026)
A slew of topics crossed the airways on Marcus Lush Nights this Monday with sleeping temperatures, election apathy, a too-hot stadium, heat...
They weren't that good, but I ate the lot (9 October 2026)
The US announced plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. Marcus and listeners debated the personal and pol...
Cheeses come and go (8 September 2026)
New Zealand has been dubbed the world's second friendliest place, after Costa Rica, so listeners called in to chat about the moments of kind...
We will keep it loose tonight (8 October 2026)
It was a bit of everything this wild Wednesday on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in to chat about everything from bran muffins to ca...
You wouldn't be a swinger, would you? (6 October 2026)
TVNZ's Leaders Debate sparked a night of converstaion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners discussed who they thought won the debate, and if t...
Don't sleep on the sleeper trains (5 October 2026)
The Green Party announced their transport policies today, which included a sleeper train from Auckland to Wellington. Marcus and listeners d...
It was a ham for the ages (October 2 2026)
Apparently 12 weeks prior is the perfect day to create you Christmas Cake, making today the Christmas Cake Making Day. Callers chatted what...
God Save Timaru (October 1 2026)
GST was first intoduced in New Zealand 40 years ago today as a key part of the economic reforms of the fourth Labour government. Marcus and...
Are you feeling it? (30 September 2026)
Four new road rules are set for NZ roads from October 1, so Marcus asked his listeners what road rule they would make law if they could. And...
One drug four different ways (29 September 2026)
It was breakfast for supper on Marcus Lush Nights as callers discussed good old fashioned cooked breakfasts and coffee. Marcus and listeners...
The gamification of escaping a child (28 September 2026)
Another start to another week on Marcus Lush Nights sees listeners calling in to chat headrests in cars. LISTEN ABOVE
Never done a shoutout for a dog before (25 September 2026)
It was One-Hit Wonders Day so Marcus and listeners discussed their favourite flash in the pan artists. And, Marcus gets to do his first dog...
If there's a reason to have it they will (24 September 2026)
As it so often does the topic of the impending AI apocolypse was on the cards for Marcus and listeners tonight, while on the lighter side ca...
Bluff is the Park Lane of New Zealand (24 September 2026)
A myriad of topics crossed the airwaves tonight as Marcus and listeners chatted about some recent news. A new New Zealand version of Monopol...
Romance scams and AI love affairs (22 September 2026)
Tonight Marcus and listeners converesed about the two kinds of fake love plaguing modern dating: romance scams and AI relationships. LISTEN...