Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Craig & Mezza are joined by Mikey Kay & Stuart Clyde (of StillMarillion) to take an in-depth look at Fish's first single from his second solo album - Internal Exile. Chat includes history of the song and its patriotic origins, early versions, b-sides, the artwork, video and much more. Look out for the next episode, focussing on the "Credo" single, soon.

Join the Planet Music team as they review the new Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run", along with the soundtrack album. The film focuses on the final days of the Beatles and runs though the 1970's concluding at the end of 1980 with the death of John Lennon. The companion album features unreleased gems alongside classic McCartney tracks. The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.

Join Mezza & Craig as they meet Felicity Pryke, to talk about her book "Walk the Walk", chronicling her challenge to walk the 127 miles of the Leeds to Liverpool canal, in 6 days - inspired by Marillion lyrics - and featuring support along the way from fellow Marillion fans, including Lee Fuller and Claire Wright - who join the chat to tell their side of this amazing adventure. Felic...

Join Craig & Mezza as they interview Steve Hogarth & Richard Barbieri and look back on their collective work as a duo. James Levey, Paul McMillan, Gary Page & Nathan Page are on hand to provide additional questions and insights. Chat includes the origins of the "Not the weapon, but the hand" album, the proposed tour, writing and composition processes, the H Band, Richards memories of J...

The Planet Music guys are back to take a look at the recently relaunched "Headphone Dust" website/webstore featuring high resolution, Atmos and surround mixes of Steven Wilson's (and related) albums. Patrick Cleasby, joins the guys for a discussion that includes the age old "physical vs download" dilemma, the technical challenges of playing different formats, the releases t...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Nathan Page, James Levey, Paul McMillan & Gary Page to take a deep dive into the 3 releases by Steve Hogarth (Marillion) & Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree / Japan) - "Not The Weapon, But The Hand", "Arc-Light" and "Waiting to be Born". Chat includes the origins of this partnership, the writing process, proposed tour and track b...

Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey to discuss the Marillion Front Row Club - which has just launched its Digital Version on Marillion.com & Bandcamp. Chat includes the original FRC and its original format - T-shirts, opt in titles and the phoenix like rebirth via the Digital Front Row Club. James tells the story of its return and talks about the initial releases as well as giving a sn...

The PM guys welcome back Darren Moore and Neil McCrystal to conclude their review of Frankie Goes To Hollywoods' debut album - Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Part two features a track by track review of the second disc of the 2 LP configuration of this 80's classic album and takes a look to its legacy. The episode concludes with Planet Music listeners comments taken from the Planet Music fac...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Lucy & Ian to celebrate 150 episodes of Planet Marzipan Podcast! A relaxed chat includes updates from Ian & Lucy on the band, plans for the next year (and beyond!), chat about the podcast and lots more besides! Thanks to all Planet Marzipan Podcast listeners for your support across the first 150 episodes - please like, subscribe & help spread the word to...

The PM guys take on the mighty Frankie Goes To Hollywoods' debut album - Welcome to the Pleasuredome, ably assisted by Darren Moore and Neil McCrystal. In part one of a lengthy chat - background to the album and the initial Frankie phenomena, Trevor Horn, ZTT and a track by track review of the first disc of the 2 LP configuration of this groundbreaking album. Look out for part 2 next week.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Stuart Mitchell & Grae Tennick to take an in-depth look at Fish's 10th studio album, A Feast of Consequences. Chat includes background to the album, a track by track review, promo video and tour memories. The episode concludes with Planet Marzipan listener comments on this wonderful album.

Join Craig & Mezza as they catch up with Stephanie Bradley at the start of 2026 to get the low down on her (Very) busy 2025. Chat includes Stephanies adventures at the 2025 Marillion Weekends - as the Queen of Merch and seeing friends from around the world - other 2025 gigs (including Kernowfornia), her work in the movie/TV world, steam train fun, and lots more besides!

Join Mikey, Grae, Craig & Mezza as they take a look at Peter Gabriels 1992 album "Us", the full follow up to the highly successful "So". An in depth conversation includes, album background, a track by track review, "Secret World" tour memories, the live CD & Bluray, as well as discussing the legacy of this highly emotional record. The team will be back in 2 we...

Craig & Mezza are back with another "Charting the Single" mini pod - looking at "Dry Land" - the final single from "Holidays in Eden". Joined again by James Levey, Mikey Kay, Gary Page, Stuart Clyde & David Ibbott, a lively chat includes song by song reviews , formats, video and Mikey's chart catch up. The episode concludes with listener comments on the Ho...

Craig & Mezza are back with another "Charting the Single" mini pod - looking at "No One Can" - the second single from "Holidays in Eden". They're joined again by James Levey, Mikey Kay, Gary Page, Stuart Clyde & David Ibbott. Chat includes the panels views on this, sometimes divisive, song - the b sides, video, format, artwork and Mikey looks back on the c...

In a first for Planet Music, the team have a special guest - Tim Sidwell - concert film, documentary & promo creator / producer / director - and the main man at "Toward Infinity". Tim talks about how he began getting involved in his line of work, working with the likes of Magnum & Marillion, via a varied portfolio including the Celebrating Jon Lord Concert at the Royal Albert Hal...

Craig & Mezza are back with another "Charting the Single" mini pod - looking at "Cover My Eyes (Pain & Heaven)" - the first single from "Holidays in Eden". They're joined by James Levey, Mikey Kay, Gary Page, Stuart Clyde & David Ibbott. A not so "mini pod" (that clocks in just shy of an hour) includes background to the single release, b-side...

In the final part of the review of 2025, Mezza & Craig are joined by, Mark and Vanessa Kennedy to review the Utrecht Marillion Weekend. Gary Page & Paul McMillan are on hand to help review the some of the last h natural gigs of the year, at Trading Boundaries and Liverpool. The busy December is discussed in depth and concludes the review of 2025.

The latest episode of our sister podcast - Planet Music Join the PM boys for their Christmas Secret Santa gift exchange - part 2. Danse Macabre by Duran Duran and Downes Braide Association - Live in England are gifted and discussed in this festive episode. Happy New Year from all at Planet Music Podcast. The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.

Join Mezza & Craig as they invite a few friends around to review 2025 in Marillion & Fish world. Mikey Kay, Grae Tennick, Paul McMillan, Martin Jakubski, Mike Barton, Tim Sidwell & Seamus Colgan are back to take look at July to November of 2025, in chronological order. Part two, recorded in early December 2025, covers July - November and includes more h natural gigs, Fish news, Marilli...

Planet Music Podcast Join the PM boys for their Christmas Secret Santa gift exchange - part 1. LieJacker by Thea Gilmore and The World Under Unsun by Lunatic Soul are gifted and discussed in this festive episode. Listen out for part 2 next week... Merry Christmas from all at Planet Music Podcast.

Mezza & Craig invite a few friends around to review 2025 in Marillion & Fish world. Joining them are Mikey Kay, Grae Tennick, Paul McMillan, Martin Jakubski, Mike Barton, Tim Sidwell & Seamus Colgan to take look at a packed year, in chronological order. Part one, recorded in early December 2025, includes h natural gigs, Fish's Road to the Isles UK tour, Marillion Weekends, and lots...

Join Mezza & Craig as they break open the eggnog and welcome Darren Moore, Barnsley Wood, James Levey & Neil McCrystal to look back on the 2002 Marillion gig at Union Chapel in London - later released as "Christmas in the Chapel" DVD and audio download. Chat includes discussion about what was going on in Marillo world at the close of 2002, the lead up to the Union Chapel date, th...

Mikey, Craig, Grae & Mezza are back to review an album in full, in detail...This episode the featured album is "High Civilisation" by Bee Gees, released in 1991. This album was the successor to the popular "One" and "E.S.P" albums of the late 80's. The review includes background to the release, track by track insight and a look at it's legacy. What do you...

Craig & Mezza meet Tim Glasswell, the curator of "The Rainbow Room", a Europeans/How We Live web resource, built up over a number of years to become the destination on the web for all things "Europeans". Tim tells of his love for Marillion's music which led him to discover the music of Steve Hogarth's previous 2 bands. Tim also discusses the interviews, unreleased songs and his extensive colle...