Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush Nights episodes

October 23 That's the deal with a package of scorched almonds (23 October 2026)
On this free-for-all Friday listeners called in to chat about the annoying extras you have to pay for at cafes, shrinkflation, James Bond, and Kerrin Leoni's resignation.

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2 hr 29 min
October 22 A thumb-sized ant (22 October 2026)
Airbnb is changing its rules for guest cleaning requirements, prompting a chat about the cleanliness and expectations of hotels, motels, and other stays.

And, listeners call in to recommend the most underrated activities in popular travel destinations.

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1 hr 58 min
October 21 Good, right, buh-bye (21 October 2026)
Tonight on Marcus Lush Nights with Tim Roxborogh listeners called in to chat AI in schools, memories of party lines and 0800 numbers, cycle rage, and the greatest unsolved mysteries.

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2 hr 37 min
October 20 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 discussions of 'Jurassic Parking' moa, cats, and dodgy ferris wheels.

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2 hr 35 min
October 19 A 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 led into a night of discussions over the best and worst concerts our listeners have attended over the years.

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2 hr 25 min
October 15 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-elected, and DVDs.

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2 hr 16 min
October 14 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, so Marcus and listeners discussed how difficult, or not, it is to get cash in the digital age.

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2 hr 1 min
October 13 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 dip propmted listeners to share their recipes.

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2 hr 3 min
October 12 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 pump dryers, and grandparents names on the table for discussion.

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2 hr 4 min
October 09 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 political ethics of the decision.

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1 hr 44 min