Marcus Lush Nights

Newstalk ZB

Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

  • 2 hours 8 minutes
    Twelve Hours in Blenheim (17 December 2025)

    A "what should I do while waiting for the ferry" conversation, turns into talk on planes, roadside drug testing, and whether CDs will ever make a comeback.

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    17 December 2025, 12:06 pm
  • 2 hours 10 minutes
    Nerty Christmas (16 December 2025)

    Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs! 

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    16 December 2025, 12:06 pm
  • 2 hours 10 minutes
    I'm a great absquatulater (15 December 2025)

    It's the start of Marcus' final week for 2025 - and he's up to talk about almost anything.

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    15 December 2025, 11:51 am
  • 2 hours 20 minutes
    When did it cross the Atlantic (12 December 2025)

    Marcus talks the demise of phone boxes, a former Prime Minister on Graham Norton, and yodeling.

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    12 December 2025, 11:35 am
  • 2 hours 16 minutes
    Ham or crayfish (11 December 2025)

    Marcus talks Christmas movies, getting a bonus at the end of the year, and whether you'd get into the United States with their new social media check policy.

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    11 December 2025, 11:39 am
  • 2 hours 17 minutes
    DGI but DCT (10 December 2025)

    Marcus wants to know the amazing thing you discovered in 2025, and also why does everyone hate that Spark ad so much?

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    10 December 2025, 11:40 am
  • 2 hours 16 minutes
    No more Christmas cards (9 December 2025)

    Marcus has noticed a key part of Christmas no longer happens, and gets some early reviews of the new Fred Dagg movie.

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    9 December 2025, 11:34 am
  • 2 hours 23 minutes
    Schoolyard Osmosis (8 December 2025)

    Marcus wonders whether a social media ban for under-16s will work here, and what makes a good Christmas song?

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    8 December 2025, 11:54 am
  • 2 hours 33 minutes
    Designed for maximum annoyance (5 December 2025)

    How are we feeling a decade on from the attempt to change the flag, plus scams and car warrants.

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    5 December 2025, 11:44 am
  • 2 hours 29 minutes
    The longest flight (4 December 2025)

    Marcus talks the truck drivers who need to resit their licence, exceptionally long flights, and Led Zeppelin.

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    4 December 2025, 11:47 am
  • 2 hours 20 minutes
    Maybe I am a trolley gazer (3 December 2025)

    Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw.

    Marcus also appears to be psychic.

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    3 December 2025, 11:42 am
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