Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Our latest episode from our sister podcast... The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Billy Joel's 1977, breakthrough album, "The Stranger". Inspired by the recent HBO documentary about Billy, a lengthy chat incudes, the lead up to the album, album sessions, artwork, it's legacy and a track by track review. Look out for a new episode in 2 weeks time.

The PM guys are back for a mini -pod with Stephen Wicks, Mikie Kay, Mark McCormac, Kieron Buxton & Stuart Clyde to take in in depth look at Fish's second solo single "Big Wedge". Chat includes track listings, artwork, formats, chart performance, as well as a track by track review. Look out for more "Charting the Single" mini-pods soon.

The PM guys are back for a mini -pod with Stephen Wicks, Mikie Kay, Mark McCormac, Kieron Buxton & Stuart Clyde to take in in depth look at Fish's first solo single "State of Mind". Chat includes track listings, artwork, formats, chart performance, as well as a track by track review. Look out for more "Charting the Single" mini-pods soon.

Craig & Mezza are joined by Mark McCormac, Guy Vickers, Claude Attard & Keith Wickenden to discuss Fish leaving Marillion in 1988. A lengthy chat includes a mix of facts, rumour and opinion from all the panel, around this huge change in Marillo world. From the Clutching tour, via Fife Aid and Dalnagar Castle to the press release in September 1988. There is a lot to discuss! The result of t...

Our new sister podcast episode. Join the Planet Music guys, Mikie, Grae, Craig & Mezza, as they take a look at the first album from the British duo, Hurts, Happiness, from 2010. A lengthy chat includes the origins of the band and album, a track by track review (including the seven singles taken from it!), gig memories, David Sneddon and much more besides.

Join Craig & Mezza as they catch up with YouTube phenomenon, Jim Newstead. Jim has established a great community via YouTube based around his regular videos of him discussing, listening to and reacting to music on his Adventures in Music channel. Jim has amassed a huge number of videos - a number of which are Marillion & Fish based. Jim talks about his channel, alongside his love for Maril...

Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey, Grae Tennick and Nathan Page to look at the band Kino - featuring Pete Trewavas, John Mitchell, John Beck & Chris Maitland (and then Bob Dalton and then Craig Blundell!). A lengthy chat includes all 3 of the bands albums (from "Picture" to "Radio Voltaire", via "Cutting Room Floor") the history of the band and gig memories - as well as their pop/pro...

Our latest sister podcast episode... Join the PM guys as they take an in depth look at Dire Straits' fifth studio album "Brothers in Arms". Chat includes a track by track review, the dawn of the Compact Disc era, artwork, the tour for this album and its longstanding legacy. What do you think of this multi million selling album? Join the discussion in the Planet Music Facebook group h...

Listen in as Mezza & Craig welcome Steve Rothery back to Planet Marzipan Podcast. In a relaxed conversation, Steve talks about the new Bioscope album, Gentō - Released on Friday 22nd August. Other topics covered include, Bioscope live dates, playing live with Steve Hackett & Tangerine Dream, Marillion weekends, the albums Steve is currently working on ( Revontulet and an album with Steve H...

Craig & Mezza catch up with Steven Rainey - BBC Radio Ulster presenter - and Marillion fan - to talk about his show "Long Player" - which includes one episode devoted to the mighty "Brave" album. Steven talks about the album and it's legacy - and how he convinced the BBC to feature a whole hour of radio about Marillion! The show is available on the BBC Sounds app/BBC website for UK listeners h...

Episode 8 of our sister podcast - Planet Music The Planet Music guys are back to take an in depth look at a 2025 release - Steven Wilson's "The Overview" - a modern progressive album - with just 2 tracks, which fits on to a single vinyl record. There is a lot to discuss around this record and, in a first for Planet Music, the guys also discuss the recent UK tour for the album. What d...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Kieron Buxton and Seamus Colgan to take look at the first 3 releases in the new Racket Records vinyl series, "A Piss Up in a Brewery", "Afraid of Sunlight - Live 2003" and "Remains of the Weekend - Friday - Live in Port Zelande". Chat includes the packaging, the sound quality and, of course, the music. Thanks to Mark Kennedy for the background information on this gr...

Joining the PM guys to look back at the first Butlins Marillion Weekend are Darren Newitt, James Levey, Fraser Marshall & Mikey Kay. A different location, a world record attempt, swap the band, a full performance of the Afraid of Sunlight album and lots more fun! Listen in as they discuss events and memories from the second residential Marillion Weekend.

The new episode of our sister podcast, Planet Music. Join Mezza, Grae, Mikie and Craig as they take a deep dive into the only album by Toy Matinee - the band assembled by Patrick Leonard (Producer extraordinaire) and featuring Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd) on bass, Tim Pierce on guitar, Brian MacLeod on drums, Bill Bottrell on guitar and the vocals/guitar/keyboards of Kevin Gilbert. This lost classic is...

A weekend, in a UK holiday camp, surrounded by hardcore fans, what could possibly go wrong? Craig & Mezza are joined by Fraser Marshall, Mikey Kay, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood & James Levey to look back on the first residential Marillion Weekend at Pontins, Brean Sands, in 2002. A historic weekend, the germ of an idea that has become fully realised as the biannual Port Zelande weekend...

The PM guys look back at the genesis of Marillion Weekends with the help of Lucy Jordache, Georgina Wistow, Mark Kelly & Ian Mosley. Lucy & George talk through the planning of the first residential Marillion Weekend in 2002, joined, later in the conversation, by Mark Kelly and Ian Mosley. In a lively conversation (which does go off topic at times!) hear secrets about those early weekends,...

The new episode of our sister podcast, Planet Music. Grae, Mikey, Craig & Mezza are joined by Gary Page to take a close look at Pet Shop Boys' 1990 album "Behaviour". An in-depth chat includes the origins of the album, a track by track review, artwork, tour information and a look at the legacy of this deeply personal album.  What do you think of this album? Join the discussion in...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Andrew Wild and Greg Spawton to chat about Andrew's new book " A Playground of Broken Hearts - The Progressive Rock Revival 1984-1989" - the follow up to last years "A Mirror of Dreams". This book chronicles the remainder of the eighties for Marillion, IQ, Twelfth Night, Solstice, Pallas and Pendragon. These years feature lots of great music,...

Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McChrystal, and Mikie Kay for an in depth review of The Thieving Magpie - double live album. Chat includes the background to the album - short timescales for delivery - overdubs - artwork - track selection and the gigs featured. Fish's departure from the band is briefly covered - It will get it's own episode at some point. As its a PM review -...

Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McChrystal, and Mikie Kay for a Charting the Single episode - Freaks (Live) / Kayleigh (Live). Chat covers the stories around the release of this single - formats - artwork - and more. Its a great taster for the Thieving Magpie - an episode about this live album - follows REALLY soon...

Episode 5 of our sister podcast Planet Music. Hope you enjoy. The Planet Music guys are back again to cast their eyes and ears over Pink Floyd's first post Waters album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" from 1987. Chat includes the background to the album and tour, a track by track review, the artwork and imagery surrounding this 'rebirth" of Floyd. Is it a "clever forgery&...

The PM guys are joined by Tim Sidwell, Darren Newitt and Mike Barton, to conclude their look at the "Less is More" album and tour. Chat includes the sleeve artwork, album formats, the live tour and the "Live from Cadogan Hall" Film / Live Album. Tim gives his insight into the filming of these 2 landmark gigs. No album review on PM would be complete without a few listener commen...

Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton & Darren Newitt to review the "Less is More" album. Controversial or a Classic? Chat includes the origins of the album - a track by tack review - alternate song suggestions and the legacy of this project. How many different ways can the guys avoid saying the word "Reinterpretation"? Listen on to find out.....

Here is episode 4 of our Sister Podcast - Planet Music. Join Grae Tennick, Mikey Kay, Craig Houston & Mezza as they take a look at Simple Minds 1982 album "New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84.". An in-depth chat includes the origins and stories around the album, a track by track review, artwork, tour information and a look at the legacy of this break out album for the band. What do you think...

Originally planned as a bonus episode but now expanded to a 2 hour behemoth - Craig and Mezza turn their attention to the tribute bands that played at the Leicester Weekend 2025 - Mr Punch, StillMarillion, Glass Satellites and Marquee Square Heroes - Steve Gutteridge and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood are on hand to help the PM guys review the gigs. This episode also features interviews with each band and...