Vivid-gate (11 November 2026)

As with everyone else we delved into the topic of the global Microsoft outage, which led into a 'cash is king' rabbit-hole.  Other topics touched on were the anniversairy of the Kaikoura earthquake and the Aramoana shooting, the Rugby League World Cup, and the NVIDIA scandal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Marcus Lush Nights listeners called in to discuss illegal cigarettes, the closure of the Paraparaumu airport, and lingering election thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Marcus Lush Nights a panicked dad texted in with a vivid eyeliner emergency prompting some useful (and some questionable) advice. Listeners also called in to discuss Armistice Day, department stores, and fireworks.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a wet day at the Addington Races in Canterbury but some locals called in to reassure us that the festivities were sustained.  Listeners also participated in conversations about robot vacuums, automatic cat feeders, escalators, and the potential closure of Paraparaumu's Airport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a surprise to no one tonight's topic of choice upon Marcus' return was a debrief of Saturday's election. Listerners called in to chat the grand coalition, the MPs who missed out, compulsary voting, and who will be the next speaker?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Roxborogh's final night of hosting Marcus Lush Nights saw the final election chat before the big night, and some much more pleasant chat about karaoke.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Dylan met with his papal pal Pope Leo in an odd outift, prompting stories from listeners about times you were dressed inappropriately for the occasion.  And, we delve back into (for the third time this week) fireworks chat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another NZ First candidate said something misogynistic prompting chat on bad apologies, while other callers were annoyed by Guy Fawkes and want to replace it with a commemoration of Parihaka. And, a debate was sparked over bunk beds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Marcus Lush Nights with Tim Roxborogh callers indulged in a bit of election chat before discussion of whether the Melbourne Cup is a dying event and the craziest coincidences. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Marcus Lush Nights with Tim Roxborogh two of the all time most popular talkback topics were discussed; political attack ads, and banning fireworks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.