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...
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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 1,168 episodesOne 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...
I feel unmoored and unhinged (22 September 2026)
It was a day of mourning in New Zealand as hopes of a Warriors win were dashed on Sunday. Callers joined to chat about their frustrations wi...
These are what we call trolls (18 September 2026)
Marcus chats to listeners about the true scourge of modern life - Facebook trolls. And the usual randomness of free-for-all Friday. LISTEN A...
The great mysteries of Marcus Lush Nights (17 September 2026)
In trying to kick off a conversation about New Zealand's greatest mysteries Marcus prompted the solving of three curious cases; where did No...
A hunger I couldn't articulate (16 September 2026)
On Marcus Lush Nights listeners called in to reveal their most irrational fears, and a day of travelling for Marcus prompts a discussion ove...
A true eclectic Tuesday (15 September 2026)
Anything and everything was up for discussion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in texted in about brandy snaps and the Warriors, an...
Warriors depression and CRL joy (14 September 2026)
Marcus and callers chat a rough weekend for NZ sport, Auckland new pride - the CRL, and potential policing on public transport. LISTEN ABOVE
25 years on (11 September 2026)
Marcus commemmorates 25 years since the attacks on September 11, honours Roger Whittaker, and says farewell to Producer Dan. LISTEN ABOVE
No love for a sandwich (10 September 2026)
Marcus talks things that have disappeared from society without us noticing, and things you swallowed and definitely noticed! LISTEN ABOVE
That would be in the bin (9 September 2026)
Marcus proposes a minor tweak to how fuel indicator lights work, and then gets into beds that are far too technical for their own good. LIST...
Never be seen again (8 September 2026)
Marcus checks in with folks using weight loss drugs, and hears hole in one stories. LISTEN ABOVE
I'm tough on butter (7 September 2026)
Marcus talks arguing over appliances, the right way to go backwards, and where the NRL could (or should) put their finals. LISTEN ABOVE
When you're the one with wet clothes (4 September 2026)
Marcus talks laundromats, and gets into all sorts of other conversations (it is a Friday after all!!). LISTEN ABOVE
Very weak ankles (3 September 2026)
Marcus talks about the new horse pie in Christchurch, restless legs, and pigeons. LISTEN ABOVE