Marcus Lush Nights

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Another start to another week on Marcus Lush Nights sees listeners calling in to chat headrests in cars. 

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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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As it so often does the topic of the impending AI apocolypse was on the cards for Marcus and listeners tonight, while on the lighter side callers debated if oodies and uggs are appropriate supermarket attire. 

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A myriad of topics crossed the airwaves tonight as Marcus and listeners chatted about some recent news.

A new New Zealand version of Monopoly has been released, Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson died, and a big, bright meteor lights up the skies and our phone lines. 

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Tonight Marcus and listeners converesed about the two kinds of fake love plaguing modern dating: romance scams and AI relationships. 

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It was a day of mourning in New Zealand as hopes of a Warriors win were dashed on Sunday. Callers joined to chat about their frustrations with controversial game. 

And, Oktoberfest kicks off in Germany, listeners called in to discuss their prior experiences at the world famous festival. 

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Marcus chats to listeners about the true scourge of modern life - Facebook trolls. 

And the usual randomness of free-for-all Friday. 

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In trying to kick off a conversation about New Zealand's greatest mysteries Marcus prompted the solving of three curious cases; where did Noeline's prepaid phone credit go? What is the difference between lemon curd and lemon honey? And what should Marcus do with his extra belt length? 

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On Marcus Lush Nights listeners called in to reveal their most irrational fears, and a day of travelling for Marcus prompts a discussion over airport and airline food. 

The night was topped off with discussions of missing aircraft in New Zealand as searches for a plane that vanished in 1978 with seven people on board.

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Anything and everything was up for discussion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in texted in about brandy snaps and the Warriors, and answered the questions; who will be remembered in 500 years? What is Marcus' shameful Alibaba purchase? And, what is the strangest thing you have fit in your wheelie bin?

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Marcus and callers chat a rough weekend for NZ sport, Auckland new pride - the CRL, and potential policing on public transport.

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Marcus commemmorates 25 years since the attacks on September 11, honours Roger Whittaker, and says farewell to Producer Dan.

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Marcus talks things that have disappeared from society without us noticing, and things you swallowed and definitely noticed!

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Marcus proposes a minor tweak to how fuel indicator lights work, and then gets into beds that are far too technical for their own good.

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Marcus checks in with folks using weight loss drugs, and hears hole in one stories.

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Marcus talks arguing over appliances, the right way to go backwards, and where the NRL could (or should) put their finals.

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Marcus talks laundromats, and gets into all sorts of other conversations (it is a Friday after all!!).

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Marcus talks about the new horse pie in Christchurch, restless legs, and pigeons.

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Marcus talks retirement village gardening, abandoned shopping trolleys, restoring passenger rail stations, and choose-your-own-topping pizzas.

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Marcus talks elusive discounts for seniors, and epic cuckoo clocks.

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Marcus talks the low flyover before the rugby game, and questions why apples are so terrible at the moment.

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Marcus starts the show with a bold promise... and then delivers on it big time!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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An off-handed comment about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang led to a night of horror movie chat. 

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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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Marcus bemoans price differences if you're not "part of the club" and celebrates left-handedness.

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