Marcus talks Smurfs, the start of the Commonwealth Games, gets drawn into a conversation on wolverines, and reminds himself of an upcoming astronomical spectacle.

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Marcus talks Smurfs, the start of the Commonwealth Games, gets drawn into a conversation on wolverines, and reminds himself of an upcoming astronomical spectacle.
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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

Marcus Lush Nights

She was just an invention (23 July 2026)

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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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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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Tonight was a joy-ride (18 August 2026)

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

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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 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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Burger of the gods (17 August 2026)

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She was just an invention (23 July 2026)

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