/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/rss 九一星空无限 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 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:22:43 Z en /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/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 /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/as-a-country-were-getting-better-at-getting-over-things-5-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/as-a-country-were-getting-better-at-getting-over-things-5-august-2025/ Tonight Marcus chatted with callers about New World and their lack of Smeg Braisers, whether or not you can eat a pie while driving a truck and where to find the best balaclava in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:07:02 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-catnip-to-talkback-4-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-catnip-to-talkback-4-august-2025/ With all the improvements to cars, roads, and drink-drive advertising over the years... why have we not really improved the way we train new drivers in this country? LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:05:35 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/lost-his-toupee-1-august-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/lost-his-toupee-1-august-2025/ Marcus watches the Warriors lose in the final minute, and talks the 'Nor'wester From Hell' that swept through Canterbury 50 years ago. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:05:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/for-the-mega-fauna-31-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/for-the-mega-fauna-31-july-2025/ Marcus wonders if the Mobile Emergency Alert System is going to lose its effectiveness after some people received 50+ notifications! And also, it's Avocado Day! LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:08:31 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/so-not-a-panic-indicator-30-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/so-not-a-panic-indicator-30-july-2025/ Marcus talks the tsunami alert, where you can (and definitely cannot) fly a drone, and carless days. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:59:15 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/put-a-line-under-that-davo-29-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/put-a-line-under-that-davo-29-july-2025/ Marcus talks award winning pies, chores that kids can do safely, and whether anyone remembers watching Diana and Charles get married in 1981. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:58:42 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-so-flexible-28-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-so-flexible-28-july-2025/ Marcus talks flexible buckets, soul patches, and booing people at sports events. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:17:47 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-loaf-of-butter-25-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-loaf-of-butter-25-july-2025/ Marcus talks Hulk Hogan, the rules of pub pool, and socks that are too dang tight! LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:04:16 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-quite-boring-to-drink-25-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-quite-boring-to-drink-25-july-2025/ Marcus checks on whether you can still buy Sally Lunn buns, and discusses whether the emergency alert system should be used to help find missing people. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:11:11 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/bed-on-a-gimbal-25-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/bed-on-a-gimbal-25-july-2025/ Marcus talks Ozzy Osbourne, Ford Escorts, and why the Finance Minister talked such a big game around butter. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:08:50 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-made-a-sheep-shelter-with-mine-22-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-made-a-sheep-shelter-with-mine-22-july-2025/ Marcus talks the return of Ed Sheeran, the dirge that is flag football, the increase of senior video games, and the continued increase of the price of food we produce here in New Zealand! LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:10:42 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/can-i-mention-the-brand-21-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/can-i-mention-the-brand-21-july-2025/ Marcus starts the week talking making tea, owning helicopters, burning gorse, and making lamingtons. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:59:24 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-feel-mouth-sick-already-18-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-feel-mouth-sick-already-18-july-2025/ Marcus talks car cleaning, Connie Francis, the Air India pilots, and karaoke. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:09:53 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/artificial-bigotry-17-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/artificial-bigotry-17-july-2025/ Marcus talks about the Niagra River, Alexa devices, tattoos, and taking the train on Sundays. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:09:20 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-future-is-drones-16-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-future-is-drones-16-july-2025/ Marcus talks number plates, what New Zealand's military should look like, weight loss drugs, and where the Erebus Crash memorial should go. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:05:31 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-strangest-drink-youve-drunk-15-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-strangest-drink-youve-drunk-15-july-2025/ Marcus tried a new drink, and wanted to hear about the weird, unique, or otherwise interesting liquid you're consuming. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:11:13 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-realisation-of-your-own-stupidity-14-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-realisation-of-your-own-stupidity-14-july-2025/ Why won't the Government commit more resources to flood clean up? Why are we bothering with in-between World Cup rugby test matches? And what is the new accessory Marcus is wearing? LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:11:12 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-night-of-wild-weather-11-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-night-of-wild-weather-11-july-2025/ Tonight Marcus takes updates on flooding and wild weather across parts of the country.  He also talks aging truck drivers, nude ad complaints and hops. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:10:00 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-passing-phase-like-the-beatles-10-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-passing-phase-like-the-beatles-10-july-2025/ 40 years on from the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour, Marcus asks callers to tell him their stories from that fateful night. July 10 is also the day we changed to decimal currency, not an easy switch according to some callers! Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:06:16 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/oreos-who-invited-them-to-the-party-9-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/oreos-who-invited-them-to-the-party-9-july-2025/ Tonight we got feisty about the price of butter and the possibility of moa returning with the help of Sir Peter Jackson (Jurassic Park anyone?). Marcus also asked callers for the best tips to help you fall asleep. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:07:18 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-hate-missing-out-on-quakes-8-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-hate-missing-out-on-quakes-8-july-2025/ Which part time jobs did you get because you wanted to meet people? Or you wanted to get out of the house after retirement? And did they change your life? And not because you had to have one but because you chose to? Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:15:04 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-cant-kill-people-with-beef-wellington-if-you-cant-get-them-around-for-dinner-7-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-cant-kill-people-with-beef-wellington-if-you-cant-get-them-around-for-dinner-7-july-2025/ Erin Patterson was found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Marcus and callers discussed New Zealand's history of poisoners.  Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:29:23 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/cricket-up-the-game-2-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/cricket-up-the-game-2-july-2025/ Marcus collects ideas on minor ways to improve sports, inaccurate speedometers, buying clothes online, and making (or buying) the best scones. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:19:08 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/if-you-can-drive-you-can-drive-1-july-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/if-you-can-drive-you-can-drive-1-july-2025/ Jaffas may or may not be discontinued, we mark the birthday of the Walkman, resurrect E-scooter hate talkback, and determine whether Callum should get his driver licence or not. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:17:11 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-just-swooned-over-each-other-30-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-just-swooned-over-each-other-30-june-2025/ For the last show of June, Marcus talks the first broadcasts of TV2, proposed changes to Lotto, and the jury's deliberation in the Patterson mushroom trial in Australia. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:15:11 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-last-thing-you-want-to-do-is-crack-the-glass-27-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-last-thing-you-want-to-do-is-crack-the-glass-27-june-2025/ After dreadful weather for a lot of the country, Marcus talks chimney maintenance and fireplaces! LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:03:55 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/and-something-called-a-salad-26-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/and-something-called-a-salad-26-june-2025/ It's the first ever Schnitzel Thursday! LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:10:07 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-lathe-on-the-bus-25-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-lathe-on-the-bus-25-june-2025/ Marcus talks campervans, Bobby Sherman, 28 Years Later, and statues of Richard Nixon. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:07:37 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/it-is-dirge-like-24-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/it-is-dirge-like-24-june-2025/ In this episode, Marcus covers Noel Edmonds, the national anthem, boy racers, and an angry US President. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:03:37 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-most-bored-youve-ever-been-19-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-most-bored-youve-ever-been-19-june-2025/ The night before a long weekend has Marcus talking about being bored, and having red hair. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:04:06 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-wind-chimes-but-with-more-bass-18-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-wind-chimes-but-with-more-bass-18-june-2025/ There's continued backlash to the banning of the cowbell from the Super Rugby final this weekend, and Marcus talks about taking melatonin tablets to aid sleep. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:10:14 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/ill-be-all-sharked-up-17-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/ill-be-all-sharked-up-17-june-2025/ This weekend marks 50 years since the release of Jaws in the United States, and Marcus hasn't ever seen it! Plus a "health and safety" decision has some people outraged... LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:11:00 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/there-were-seven-options-16-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/there-were-seven-options-16-june-2025/ Marcus gauges where New Zealand is at with its love or hate for self-service checkouts. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:59:31 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/funky-pumpkin-13-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/funky-pumpkin-13-june-2025/ Marcus' first Friday free-for-all in a little while includes talk on the only survivor of the Air India plane crash, the first semi-final between the Crusaders and the Blues (or was it the Hurricanes...), and marking 40 years of Pak'NSave. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:58:34 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-ol-burn-of-the-sock-12-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-ol-burn-of-the-sock-12-june-2025/ Marcus talks Brian Wilson, the poisonous mushroom case from Australia, and covers a tragic plane crash in India. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:06:42 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/flexible-but-not-movable-11-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/flexible-but-not-movable-11-june-2025/ Marcus talks about the new road opening from Ashurst to Woodville (seeing as no one else seems to have mentioned it!), North Islanders have moved to the South Island in droves over the last few years, and how the 九一星空无限talk ZB newsreaders end the news comes up for debate. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:59:28 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/where-would-you-keep-it-10-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/where-would-you-keep-it-10-june-2025/ Marcus gets advice on how to stop (or remove) frost on your windscreen, discusses the poor road planning of Tauranga, and gets into the history of cars with crank handles. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:09:04 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-lot-of-people-these-days-are-intolerant-4-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-lot-of-people-these-days-are-intolerant-4-june-2025/ While struggling with a croaky voice, Marcus talks nose bleeds, cheese, POW marches, and covers the band of very heavy rain sweeping down the North Island. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:10:23 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-sprinkling-of-the-bagpipes-3-june-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-sprinkling-of-the-bagpipes-3-june-2025/ After a week off from illness, Marcus returns to talk the upcoming military tattoo event at Eden Park, 65 years of TV broadcasting in NZ, and whether cash use is back on the rise. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:05:56 Z