/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/rss obÌåÓý½Ó¿Ú Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:54:12 Z en /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-bedding-abomination-23-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-bedding-abomination-23-april-2025/ Marcus talks table tennis, terrible bed sheets, cooking in an air fryer, and what to do when council keeps shifting bin day around! LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:08:31 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-laden-with-moisture-22-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-laden-with-moisture-22-april-2025/ In this weird 'inbetween two long weekends' week, Marcus covers the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis, cleaning lawn mowers, and getting your Dangerous Goods license. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:59:43 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/she-could-hide-in-the-empty-spa-pool-17-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/she-could-hide-in-the-empty-spa-pool-17-april-2025/ The Waitotara Pub has been destroyed by fire, there's talk of a possible snap election in NZ, and Jason's not a fan of the road cones! LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:09:52 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-do-you-need-a-passcode-for-16-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-do-you-need-a-passcode-for-16-april-2025/ Marcus gets reports as ex-tropical cyclone Tam starts to impact the upper North Island, and makes sure that everyone has their TV connected after last night's satellite switchover special. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:21:39 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theyre-all-taupe-arent-they-15-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theyre-all-taupe-arent-they-15-april-2025/ Marcus helps people impacted by the Sky TV satellite switch over, and talks about why you'd get bullied for having a certain colour of hair. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:32:19 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-wildest-scam-call-in-a-long-time-14-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-wildest-scam-call-in-a-long-time-14-april-2025/ Glenn starts off the night with a call about mushrooms, but things take a quick wild turn... Plus, Marcus is all okay with the proposed changes to how NZers get their driver's license. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:59:07 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-pile-of-mess-11-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/just-a-pile-of-mess-11-april-2025/ A Friday free-for-all edition of Marcus Lush Nights, that covers chip scoops, the new road through the Manawatu Gorge, and 8-track tapes. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:11:28 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-gadgets-of-shame-10-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-gadgets-of-shame-10-april-2025/ Marcus talks the useless gadget you thought was going to be amazing, leaf blowers, and marks the anniversary of the Wahine disaster in 1968. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:15:32 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-think-weve-reached-peak-pillow-9-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-think-weve-reached-peak-pillow-9-april-2025/ Big news for folks who've always wanted to be on our favourite quiz show, and some excellent tips on how to get to sleep if that's something you struggle with. And Marcus tries to give George a phone number. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:59:32 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-terrified-of-that-8-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-terrified-of-that-8-april-2025/ What extinct creature would you want to see brought back to modern times? And can you answer Marcus' out-of-the-blender interview question? LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:01:41 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/no-apple-for-me-either-7-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/no-apple-for-me-either-7-april-2025/ Marcus reckons we ought to keep Daylight Saving Time on permanently when we switch it back on in September. Also, what do you 'see' when you close your eyes? LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:06:43 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/up-goes-the-giant-dish-4-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/up-goes-the-giant-dish-4-april-2025/ A classic Friday free-for-all show that covers chocolate milk, daylight saving ending, wasps, Norway, and the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Monowai Hydro Station. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:59:46 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/an-hour-darker-3-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/an-hour-darker-3-april-2025/ We're about to switch back to regular time, people are taking photos with things other than phones, and Marcus finally hears from folks who've actually seen the new Snow White remake! LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:59:06 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/love-a-saucy-base-2-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/love-a-saucy-base-2-april-2025/ What do you do with the free power slot you get from your electricity provider? And was Val Kilmer a better actor than Richard Chamberlain? LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:58:41 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/who-can-we-sue-1-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/who-can-we-sue-1-april-2025/ Marcus farewells a much-loved mascot, has a question about a new sky dish, and gets to why high school students don't like reading the books they're told they have to read. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:05:25 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/make-yourself-a-vest-or-something-31-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/make-yourself-a-vest-or-something-31-march-2025/ The government is looking to create a hotline to enable reporting of overzealous road cone use, so Marcus tries to gauge how that would go. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:59:33 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-if-the-ducks-start-naming-us-28-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-if-the-ducks-start-naming-us-28-march-2025/ If a hotel cancels or "loses" your booking, can they charge you more to rebook it for the same time? Also, who's got a duck story?! Plus, Marcus covers the 7.7 magnitude quake in south-east Asia. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:10:06 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/raewyn-fractured-spine-27-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/raewyn-fractured-spine-27-march-2025/ Auckland Council has made their decision on a stadium, and Marcus acknowledges the arrival in 1883 of the first Salvation Army officers to our shores. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:59:36 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-appear-to-be-fairly-laid-back-26-march-2024/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-appear-to-be-fairly-laid-back-26-march-2024/ Should Auckland's second harbour crossing be a bridge or a tunnel? Should Napier open 'Pandaland'? And will you boycott Red Bull if they drop Liam Lawson? LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:59:09 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theres-always-a-quake-in-seddon-25-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/theres-always-a-quake-in-seddon-25-march-2025/ Plenty of songs have lyrics you've misunderstood or misheard, Marcus thinks the stadium conversation isn't worth having, and mascots really shouldn't be pushing kids over. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:59:45 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/everything-seems-like-a-good-idea-doesnt-it-24-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/everything-seems-like-a-good-idea-doesnt-it-24-march-2025/ Something pretty significant happened on this day four years ago, something very significant happened at Eden Park tonight, and Marcus talks about knives for a bit. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:59:18 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/itll-never-give-up-on-you-21-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/itll-never-give-up-on-you-21-march-2025/ What food isn't worth the effort? Plus a TON of sport on tonight, and people are still giving up on movies at the cinema part way through! LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:02:25 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/beep-deniers-elon-musk-20-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/beep-deniers-elon-musk-20-march-2025/ What do you think is New Zealand's most hated car? And why is it the Nissan Cube? LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:59:02 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/sam-ruthe-makes-history-as-youngest-to-run-sub-four-minute-mile/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/sam-ruthe-makes-history-as-youngest-to-run-sub-four-minute-mile/ Marcus covers the incredible run by Sam Ruthe in Auckland, and then talks about the JFK files, trade with India, and things that haven't got more expensive over time. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:59:27 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/tastes-like-deep-heat-18-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/tastes-like-deep-heat-18-march-2025/ Marcus tries to understand people who don't like feijoas, commiserates with those who tried to pay for things at Farmers today, and opens up the conversation about what might (but probably won't) be in the JFK files being released in a few hours. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:59:26 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/wouldve-come-from-a-sheep-17-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/wouldve-come-from-a-sheep-17-march-2025/ Marcus has a question perfect for Saint Patrick's Day and also wants to know about the near-constant maintenance on the southern parts of Auckland's motorway network. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:59:59 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/horning-on-hump-day-12-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/horning-on-hump-day-12-march-2025/ Marcus gets into truck driving signals, the rising cost of Sky Sport, and when Wednesday got its special name. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:04:04 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/four-french-doors-a-deck-a-conservatory-and-a-lemon-tree-11-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/four-french-doors-a-deck-a-conservatory-and-a-lemon-tree-11-march-2025/ Marcus hears about lost TV remote controls and incredible stories of other things lost and then found. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:59:54 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-believe-the-1000-people-10-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/you-believe-the-1000-people-10-march-2025/ Marcus runs a little mid-term political prediction, and talks gold reserves and the Warriors' first game in 1995. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:24 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-about-the-whole-of-the-south-island-7-march-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-about-the-whole-of-the-south-island-7-march-2025/ Marcus talks about having chickens (because eggs aren't getting any cheaper!), and learns about NZ's inaugural slot race at Ellerslie. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:55:56 Z