/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS8pm–Midnight weekdays Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights. If you’ve always wanted to join a movement no Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:57:02 Z en /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-best-summer-job-you-had-15-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-best-summer-job-you-had-15-october-2025/ Marcus talks the shortage of student summer jobs, and hawks of all things! LISTEN ABOVE   Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:07:50 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/fuot-14-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/fuot-14-october-2025/ Marcus gleans your best (and not-so-best) life advice, while covering albino wildlife and trips to the Chatham Islands. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:08:06 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-dont-sound-like-an-anne-13-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-dont-sound-like-an-anne-13-october-2025/ Marcus reviews the dismal turnout of the local elections, before turning to the woes of having a common name. And should you keep a ram as a pet? LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:08:41 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-hand-fulcrum-10-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-hand-fulcrum-10-october-2025/ Marcus talks duplicated place names, driving with your high beams on, and whether you should still be able to pay for parking with coins. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:06:20 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-_____-of-geese-9-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-_____-of-geese-9-october-2025/ Marcus talks about the bird strike that grounded a flight to Fiji from Christchurch earlier today. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:59:03 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-the-airport-side-8-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-the-airport-side-8-october-2025/ Marcus talks 501s, terrible advice, what makes an airport an airport, and what to do with the abundance of avocados. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:09:07 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/can-nz-post-still-deliver-7-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/can-nz-post-still-deliver-7-october-2025/ Marcus gauges reaction to the news that NZ Post will be allowed to lower the number of delivery dates per week. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:12:41 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/or-just-intolerant-6-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/or-just-intolerant-6-october-2025/ Marcus covers off restaurants that do birthdays well, author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88, and how would you go about communicating a boil water notice to the most people? LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:59:44 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-slide-down-the-bank-endlessly-3-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-slide-down-the-bank-endlessly-3-october-2025/ A Friday free-for-all with ice cream, cricket (and then no cricket), Chinese cars, hospital mattresses, and mouth taping. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:59:31 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/who-keeps-colour-2-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/who-keeps-colour-2-october-2025/ Marcus talks the cost of maintaining New Zealand's giant sculptures, foot warts, and Jane Goodall. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:59:13 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-say-nice-things-to-people-1-october-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-say-nice-things-to-people-1-october-2025/ Marcus talks baby names, GST, licence accreditation, and why you can't trust people with certain haircuts. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:22:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/thats-my-day-ruined-30-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/thats-my-day-ruined-30-september-2025/ Marcus talks flight diversion disasters, tourism spots you wish you'd missed, 65 years of The Flinstones, and puts out an important reminder for a task for this week! LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 30 Sept 2025 11:14:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-not-a-prune-29-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-not-a-prune-29-september-2025/ It's the dreaded day after the Daylight Saving switch... and Marcus is talking about clearing your gutters, and whether workers should be allowed to drink water during their shifts. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 29 Sept 2025 11:02:18 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/jeffs-gone-viral-26-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/jeffs-gone-viral-26-september-2025/ Marcus nearly broke his car keys, but that's not the worst mistake you can make with a vehicle is it? LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 26 Sept 2025 12:12:10 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-size-of-a-mans-leg-25-sep-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-size-of-a-mans-leg-25-sep-2025/ Tonight Marcus chatted with callers about the new dog tethering laws and eels! We love an animal show. Thu, 25 Sept 2025 12:03:52 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-soil-erosion-24-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-soil-erosion-24-september-2025/ Marcus talks volcanic eruptions, in particular the 1995 eruption of Mt Ruapehu. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 24 Sept 2025 12:08:48 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-lot-of-things-i-dont-expect-23-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-lot-of-things-i-dont-expect-23-september-2025/ Marcus talks having red hair, expensive pies, restless legs, and what you've done with your pet when they've died. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 23 Sept 2025 12:09:20 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/done-ten-years-sitting-down-22-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/done-ten-years-sitting-down-22-september-2025/ Marcus talks cruises, teaching young kids to drive, and getting lining on your curtains. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 22 Sept 2025 12:12:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/everyone-should-have-one-19-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/everyone-should-have-one-19-september-2025/ The Friday free-for-all sees Marcus cover heavy trucks, potentially outgoing Finance Ministers, and the rules around pedestrian crossings. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 19 Sept 2025 12:13:41 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theres-a-chip-war-on-at-the-moment-18-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theres-a-chip-war-on-at-the-moment-18-september-2025/ Marcus notes yet another factory closure announced for Nelson, questions whether you truly can support two teams at the same match, and chats with a few local body election candidates. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 18 Sept 2025 12:10:20 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-can-just-be-17-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-can-just-be-17-september-2025/ Marcus covers the wild wind hitting Canterbury and the lower North Island, the death of Robert Redford, and words you've had mixed up for a while. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 17 Sept 2025 12:21:53 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-even-an-egg-cup-16-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-even-an-egg-cup-16-september-2025/ Marcus talks the new speed camera trailers, the NZer who dominated the 3000m steeplechase at the World Champs, the 49th anniversary of the final Lyttelton-Wellington ferry trip, and Lois gives her take on the historic All Blacks loss... LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 16 Sept 2025 12:00:36 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/slimy-little-things-15-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/slimy-little-things-15-september-2025/ Marcus checks in on the wild sport over the weekend, bemoans the proposed axing of locally-grown peaches in cans, and hears about 24/7 hospital visits. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 15 Sept 2025 12:02:25 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/double-yolkers-and-eggs-within-eggs-12-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/double-yolkers-and-eggs-within-eggs-12-september-2025/ Marcus talks about why we have double yolk eggs, mining for gold in Wellington and metal detecting finds. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 12 Sept 2025 20:39:19 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/there-shouldnt-be-car-parks-anywhere-11-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/there-shouldnt-be-car-parks-anywhere-11-september-2025/ Marcus talks getting the right kind of phone for you, and wades into whether certain structures in Christchurch are worth rebuilding (or building in the first place). LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 11 Sept 2025 11:57:30 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/special-flowing-flocks-10-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/special-flowing-flocks-10-september-2025/ Marcus talks weight loss drug experiences, the sketchiness of scratchies, and the most expensive pavlova publicity shot. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 10 Sept 2025 12:07:24 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-as-quick-as-me-9-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-as-quick-as-me-9-september-2025/ Marcus questions the purpose of sound bars, wonders if anyone is being fancy with instant noodles, and helps May with her giant bin woes. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 09 Sept 2025 12:01:19 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/thanks-for-saying-pantograph-8-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/thanks-for-saying-pantograph-8-september-2025/ Marcus catches up on the lunar eclipse, and gets into the two big rail stories of the day. Also, Popeyes has opened in Invercargill! LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 08 Sept 2025 12:09:43 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/three-want-peanut-butter-5-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/three-want-peanut-butter-5-september-2025/ Marcus talks filming someone speeding while driving, ads during sports coverage, and collects the picks for his New Zealand v South Africa "Butter or Biltong" sweepstake! LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 05 Sept 2025 12:33:33 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-hunger-than-only-a-sesame-snap-can-fix-4-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-hunger-than-only-a-sesame-snap-can-fix-4-september-2025/ Marcus talks about things that seem to be 'inflation-proof', Sylvia Park, and the 2010 Christchurch earthquake. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 04 Sept 2025 12:10:02 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-slash-it-off-as-you-go-3-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-slash-it-off-as-you-go-3-september-2025/ Marcus makes a big call about this weekend's rugby game, and talks dirigibles, and the banning of energy drinks for minors. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 03 Sept 2025 12:08:26 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-gotta-get-right-back-2-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-gotta-get-right-back-2-september-2025/ Marcus finds out what our resident South Africans have planned for the big game this weekend, and marks the closure of Smith's City. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 02 Sept 2025 11:59:17 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theyre-a-great-pant-1-september-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theyre-a-great-pant-1-september-2025/ Marcus covers off mobile businesses, ginger cats, rain wear, and being unfairly pulled over on the drive home from work. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 01 Sept 2025 11:58:36 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-made-of-strong-enough-stuff-29-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-made-of-strong-enough-stuff-29-august-2025/ Another Friday, another loss from the Warriors... Plus, Marcus talks snakes, local council, greyhounds, and pies. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 01 Sept 2025 10:16:59 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theyre-not-my-generation-28-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theyre-not-my-generation-28-august-2025/ Marcus talks young people and phones, Rotorua and shopping trolleys, the 'One Big Event' Auckland needs, and radio commercial jingles we can't get enough of. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:59:23 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/we-cant-all-become-plumbers-27-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/we-cant-all-become-plumbers-27-august-2025/ Is AI coming for Marcus' job? Not likely. But it is being leveraged more and more. Also Costco isn't really going to fix our supermarket duopoly issue, and it's World Banana Day! LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:04:49 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-pricey-night-time-lunch-26-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-pricey-night-time-lunch-26-august-2025/ Marcus talks food in vehicles, nuclear power, and whether it's right for police to ask to see your driver's licence. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:03:52 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/more-power-in-the-back-25-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/more-power-in-the-back-25-august-2025/ Marcus gauges the mood of the country after the All Blacks lose against Argentina, and gets advice on how to dry out a damp car seat. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:58:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-foot-is-perfect-22-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-foot-is-perfect-22-august-2025/ Marcus wants to know how tall you are, and why you give your answer in feet and inches (when NZ has been using metric for everything else since the 70s). Also, the etiquette of buying deli roast chickens, and why you need to be able to see in order to drive. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:12:10 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/once-they-get-sick-of-labubu-21-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/once-they-get-sick-of-labubu-21-august-2025/ Marcus is being counted, cassettes are coming back, and Drury is losing a classic drinking establishment. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:59:11 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/dont-like-the-people-who-smoke-them-20-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/dont-like-the-people-who-smoke-them-20-august-2025/ Marcus asks about catios, vaping, the location of the Erebus Memorial, and hears from folks who saw (or heard) the C-5 Galaxy land at Whenuapai Airport. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:07:38 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/mince-is-the-new-butter-19-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/mince-is-the-new-butter-19-august-2025/ Marcus talks giant aircraft, and discusses the new development in the Tom Phillips saga. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:58:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/horror-story-in-40-seconds/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/horror-story-in-40-seconds/ Marcus talks heat pump servicing and bad thumb injuries (so maybe not an episode for you if you're a tad squeamish). Also Lois phones to get into why the All Blacks don't deserve to be top of the World Rugby rankings. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:14:13 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-a-difficult-teenager-15-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-a-difficult-teenager-15-august-2025/ The Friday free for all covers rates, hospital food, and getting a needle in your eye. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:09:06 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/annoys-the-heck-out-of-me-14-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/annoys-the-heck-out-of-me-14-august-2025/ It's World Lizard Day, so Marcus talks unique and interesting pets, and complains about the use of a particular phrase. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:05:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-hobby-broadcaster-13-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-hobby-broadcaster-13-august-2025/ Marcus talks the controversial choice to sell meat off cuts at the Woolworths deli, and celebrates Left-Handed Day! LISTEN ABOVE   Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:58:46 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/too-drunk-to-go-home-12-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/too-drunk-to-go-home-12-august-2025/ There's been a bit of interest in the Cardrona Pub, so what country pub would you want to takeover and run? Marcus also talks about chairs that spin, bypassing Woodend, and lamb burgers. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:07:51 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-almost-need-the-tomahawk-11-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-almost-need-the-tomahawk-11-august-2025/ People are still going on about wearing a hi-vis jacket, someone wants to launch 'Event Express' rail services for Christchurch's new stadium, and Marcus has finally had pumpkin soup he didn't hate. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:11:27 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/tick-tock-7-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/tick-tock-7-august-2025/ After Marcus misplaced his phone - he realised he had no way of tracking the time.  That got him thinking - are the traditional wall and home clocks a thing of the past? And that question led to some great stories.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:07:17 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/whys-that-not-on-the-chase-6-august/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/whys-that-not-on-the-chase-6-august/ Tonight we talked the coalition government's new road user charges proposal, Australia exporting gold to the United States and why Trade Me users refuse to courier their products. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:02:59 Z