Best Dct Podcasts (2025)

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DGI but DCT (10 December 2025) 2:17:45

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Marcus wants to know the amazing thing you discovered in 2025, and also why does everyone hate that Spark ad so much? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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I go mad inland (18 December 2025) 2:02:51

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It's Marcus' last show for 2025 - so it's time to see how much you remember of what we've learned on the show! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Twelve Hours in Blenheim (17 December 2025) 2:08:22

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A "what should I do while waiting for the ferry" conversation, turns into talk on planes, roadside drug testing, and whether CDs will ever make a comeback. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Nerty Christmas (16 December 2025) 2:10:00

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Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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I'm a great absquatulater (15 December 2025) 2:10:45

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It's the start of Marcus' final week for 2025 - and he's up to talk about almost anything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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When did it cross the Atlantic (12 December 2025) 2:20:52

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Marcus talks the demise of phone boxes, a former Prime Minister on Graham Norton, and yodeling. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Ham or crayfish (11 December 2025) 2:16:13

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Marcus talks Christmas movies, getting a bonus at the end of the year, and whether you'd get into the United States with their new social media check policy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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No more Christmas cards (9 December 2025) 2:16:07

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Marcus has noticed a key part of Christmas no longer happens, and gets some early reviews of the new Fred Dagg movie. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Schoolyard Osmosis (8 December 2025) 2:23:21

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Marcus wonders whether a social media ban for under-16s will work here, and what makes a good Christmas song? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Designed for maximum annoyance (5 December 2025) 2:33:26

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How are we feeling a decade on from the attempt to change the flag, plus scams and car warrants. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The longest flight (4 December 2025) 2:29:13

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Marcus talks the truck drivers who need to resit their licence, exceptionally long flights, and Led Zeppelin. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Maybe I am a trolley gazer (3 December 2025) 2:20:43

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Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw. Marcus also appears to be psychic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Caller of the night: Marcus REALLY knows his audience 2:38

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While discussing why NZers insist on spending money on bottled water at the supermarket, Marcus proves just how much he knows his audience. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Best and worst inventions (2 December 2025) 2:06:47

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Bit of a Tuesday free-for-all covering crash detection tech on your phone, problems with healthcare, and (as titled) the best and worst invention. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Hanging off it day and night (1 December 2025) 2:17:48

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Marcus talks changes for renters with pets, the problem with swimming in Auckland's harbour, and learns about a big change to the 018 Directory service! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Not good sitters (28 November 2025) 1:57:29

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Marcus talks the Christchurch-Invercargill train propsal, and the looming summer fruit season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The local turkey (27 November 2025) 2:11:06

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Marcus talks the Erebus Memorial decision, and the continued lunacy of wanting NZ to host the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Stop giving this to teachers at the end of the year (26 November 2025) 2:26:31

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Marcus talks end-of-year Christmas gifts for teachers, and then pivots to strange creatures and UFOs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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You never know how your toot comes across (25 November 2025) 2:23:11

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Marcus has a car horn incident he wants your opinion on, and we learn Thanksgiving is a BIG day for college football. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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A sardine advent calendar (24 November 2025) 2:12:51

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Marcus talks sardines, cherries, DB Cooper, and compulsory retirement savings plans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Hungry like the wolf (21 November 2025) 2:27:23

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A Friday free-for-all that covers off picking strawberries, lousy community Christmas decorations, and Dave's nasty tooth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Always down to hummus (20 November 2025) 2:08:32

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Marcus talks smartwatches, and proper etiquette of answering the phone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Good lozenges (19 November 2025) 2:14:47

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Marcus talks feral cats, compulsory seat belts, and gets reviews of Metallica and the nail biting cricket between NZ and the West Indies! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Things banned by school (18 November 2025) 2:22:38

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Marcus previews the Metallica concert hitting Auckland, words we no longer use, and things banned by schools. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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What your school banned (18 November 2025) 2:22:38

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Marcus previews Metallica's show in Auckland tomorrow, talks about things that've been banned in schools, and covers another big hit of rain for the top of the North Island. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Savea shouldbethe captain (17 November 2025) 2:16:50

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Marcus talks about the asbestos sand in schools and early childhood centres, the lame TV lotto draw, and then Lois rings to talk the rugby..... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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S5 Ep72: Talks to Bobby Sharma aka Yorkshire Indian. 35:05

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In this episode I chat to Bobby Sharma, the man behind the social media personality Yorkshire Indian. Bobby was born and bred in Leeds to Indian parents. That multi cultural upbringing would later provide the inspiration for Yorkshire Indian. We talk about his childhood, his love of cooking which he learnt from his mother and the lock down caused b…

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Full of lettuce (14 November 2025) 2:35:55

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A Friday free-for-all that spans must-win Lotto, travel troubles, delivering phone books, and terrible burgers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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S5 Ep71: Talks to Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson. 44:50

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On the 8th February 2024, former prison officer Lenny Scott was shot six times outside a gym in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Tragically Lenny succumbed to his injuries several days later. A murder investigation was launched, headed up by DCI Lee Wilson, which ultimately led to the conviction of Lennys killer, Elias Morgan. Morgan will spend the next 4…

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Young for a talk host (13 November 2025) 2:37:35

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Marcus hasn't got over the Levin car park saga from last night, and also gets into fish and chips and jelly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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It's almost like Settlers of Catan (12 November 2025) 2:22:30

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Costco will open another NZ store, this time in Drury - plus Marcus talks weird sleep schedules and another unfair supermarket parking ticket! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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We love a giraffe (11 November 2025) 2:19:35

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Marcus talks 3D printing, where Costco could (or should) expand to, and the journey of a giraffe north. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Superior, they said, never gives up her dead (10 November 2025) 2:11:26

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Marcus commemorates 50 years since the wreckage of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and talks the closure of RSAs around the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Kiwis love hardware (7 November 2025) 2:26:16

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Marcus talks getting out of parking tickets, slow postage, and a handful of other things (it's a Friday free-for-all!!) LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Like an animal tugging the duvet (6 November 2025) 1:55:50

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Marcus takes your BBQ fail confessions, covers a rather large earthquake in Wellington, and talks about the accidentally leaked finale of The Celebrity Traitors! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Sky Fox (5 November 2025) 2:12:26

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Marcus covers fireworks night across the country, and gets into why YouTube is so attractive and addictive for children. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The answers are all there as well (4 November 2025) 2:23:05

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Marcus recaps the Melbourne Cup, hears a collection of wild bird stories, and learns whether or not Nev got to see the Pike River movie.... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Drunk at playtime (3 November 2025) 2:19:19

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Marcus gets early reviews of the first episode of The Chase NZ, and talks whiskey and the Pike River film. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Not a fridge magnet guy (31 October 2025) 1:54:10

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The Friday free-for-all starts with Halloween, and ends with whether or not the moon landing was real. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Cats are getting them (30 October 2025) 1:55:57

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A wide-ranging show covering internet TV, Palmerston North pubs, advent calendars, and the possible banning of horse racing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Petty annoyances (29 October 2025) 2:04:51

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Marcus lets callers and texters vent a little on their irrational annoyances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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You get bang for your buck (28 October 2025) 2:25:40

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Marcus kicks off the short week with talk on fireworks, power cut preparedness, and the dirge that is the office Secret Santa... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Two talking parrots (24 October 2025) 2:08:41

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Marcus takes a few riddles, and then talks the closure of another RSA! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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You can put a line under that (23 October 2025) 1:36:18

2M ago1:36:18

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Well the weather definitely turned up like it was forecast! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Nothing in the microwave. Nothing (22 October 2025) 2:17:04

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Marcus preps for tomorrow's wind events in the Canterbury and Wellington regions. Also, chocolate is expensive, eggs are getting smaller, and people are still fans of second hand book shops. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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It's got a nice furry texture (21 October 2025) 1:50:55

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Marcus wraps the nasty weather in the middle of the country, and talks to folks who've got themselves prepared for more wild weather with generators. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Cops in a duvet (20 October 2025) 2:04:23

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Marcus starts the week talking Halloween (who can be bothered), the start of another asparagus season is upon us, and then most of the internet shut off for an hour or so! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Different track (18 October 2025) 2:28:31

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Marcus talks KISS (following the death of guitarist and co-founder Ace Frehley), and discusses what can be done about dangerous driving around freight trucks and trains. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The frappe was at Bombay (16 October 2025) 2:22:33

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Marcus talks Jim Bolger, GrabOne, and then things take a turn with Jan (as often happens!)... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The best summer job you had (15 October 2025) 2:19:07

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Marcus talks the shortage of student summer jobs, and hawks of all things! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB