Marcus Lush Nights

About Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

Publisher

Newstalk ZB

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Jul 2018

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1,171 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,631,690

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

39 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 93 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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