Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush Nights episodes

October 08 Cheeses come and go (8 September 2026)
New Zealand has been dubbed the world's second friendliest place, after Costa Rica, so listeners called in to chat about the moments of kindness they have experienced.

And Taste listed lemonade scones as the best air fryer snack recipe, so listeners shared their best scone memories and recipes.

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2 hr 2 min
October 07 We will keep it loose tonight (8 October 2026)
It was a bit of everything this wild Wednesday on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in to chat about everything from bran muffins to can openers, 'perv glasses' to the best duets, and garlic hacks to leatherman.

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1 hr 48 min
October 06 You wouldn't be a swinger, would you? (6 October 2026)
TVNZ's Leaders Debate sparked a night of converstaion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners discussed who they thought won the debate, and if they even watch debates anymore.

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2 hr 27 min
October 05 Don't sleep on the sleeper trains (5 October 2026)
The Green Party announced their transport policies today, which included a sleeper train from Auckland to Wellington.

Marcus and listeners discussed the policy, whether they expect success for the service, and memories of sleepers train experiences around the world.

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2 hr 30 min
October 02 It was a ham for the ages (October 2 2026)
Apparently 12 weeks prior is the perfect day to create you Christmas Cake, making today the Christmas Cake Making Day. Callers chatted what food they're already organising for the festive season.

And, people aren't having dinner parties anymore, but why?

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2 hr 12 min
October 01 God Save Timaru (October 1 2026)
GST was first intoduced in New Zealand 40 years ago today as a key part of the economic reforms of the fourth Labour government.

Marcus and listeners discussed the tax along with people who stop watches, called 'sliders', and dead people visiting you in your dreams.

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1 hr 48 min
September 30 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, we celebrate 40 years since John Farnham's iconic album Whispering Jack featuring You're the Voice.

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2 hr 7 min
September 29 One 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 specifically looked back to meat dishes like lambs fry, black pudding, haggis, and more.

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2 hr 10 min
September 28 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.

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1 hr 44 min
September 25 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 shout out!

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1 hr 52 min