Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush Nights episodes

August 27 Immaculately undrippy (27 August 2026)
Marcus talks with Stuart about the hassle of signing up to do the supermarket's job for them, and then gets into The Rocky Horror Picture Show and NZ's best burgers.

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2 hr 8 min
August 26 Pour myself a cup of ambition (26 August 2026)
Marcus talks about the severe and increasing lack of ATMs, and then gets into how annoying it must be to have a song with your name in it.

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2 hr 22 min
August 25 It's normally the worst (25 August 2026)
Marcus digs a little more into the social media ban, and wonders whether the Warriors should consider moving their final games to a bigger stadium.

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2 hr 16 min
August 24 It could handle the ladder (24 August 2026)
Marcus gets immediate reaction on the newly announced Government bill to ban social media for under-16s, and talks gutter cleaning and half-time snacks for an early morning rugby game.

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1 hr 59 min
August 21 It blows like billy-o in Bluff (21 August 2026)
It was free-for-all Friday tonight as Marcus chatted about everything from repairing gumboots to emus, and mince prices to the best rugby snacks.

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1 hr 54 min
August 20 A merry dance around the provinces (20 August 2026)
Celebratory calls hit the Marcus Lush hotline tonight as Northland win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1978.

Marcus also discussed AI fears and the best sachet coffees.

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2 hr 12 min
August 19 Tonight was a joy-ride (19 August 2026)
A study coming from the UK has found that the small, unexpected joys in life are what keep us going, like finding a good carpark or finding a $20 in your jeans.

Tonight, Marcus and listeners chat the little things that bring them joy - while ooshies, pigeons, small talk, and daffidol day also get some time in the spotlight.

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1 hr 46 min
August 18 I've always been freaked out by vintage cars (18 August 2026)
An off-handed comment about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang led to a night of horror movie chat.

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1 hr 56 min
August 17 Burger of the gods (17 August 2026)
Marcus talks the price of chips, fog lights, and the kicking-the-can-down-the-road announcement from the Government about a certain harbour crossing....

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1 hr 51 min
August 13 You've never seen a house with so many bulbs (13 August 2026)
Marcus bemoans price differences if you're not "part of the club" and celebrates left-handedness.

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2 hr 16 min