Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Mezza & Craig are joined by Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, Martin Jakubski (Lead singer of both the Steve Rothery Band and StillMarillion) and Mikie Kay, to discuss the first single from "Clutching at Straws" - "Incommunicado". This mini pod chat includes the promo video, the history of the song, the Bsides, formats and lots more besides. Look out for our "Sugar Mice" and "Warm Wet Circles" episodes...

Craig & Mezza are joined by Stephen Wicks, Guy Vickers & Greg Forster to take a look at the bands headline gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl in 1986. Chat includes the road to MK, the peak of the bands popularity in the UK, personal recollections of the time and a detailed look at the bands playing on this historic day in Marillion folklore. Andy Rotherham also joins the chat to give his take...

Join Mezza and Craig as they take an in depth view of Fish's "Field of Crows" album. They are joined by Emma Mills, Taff Jones and Stuart Mitchell for a lengthy discussion which includes the story of the album's origin, a track by track review of the music, detailed tour memories, the physical formats, artwork and what the podcast listeners think of this album. Emma and Taff talk...

Craig & Mezza are joined by James Levey (marillion archivist) , Mikie Kay & Gary Page to take an in-depth look at Steve Hogarth' s first solo album "Ice Cream Genius". A lengthy chat includes - song origins, cover art, band members, the short ICG tour as well as a track by track review of this legendary album. The episode concludes with listener feedback about this album and...

Back in October 2024 Craig and Mezza were interviewed by The Web UK - Marillions UK fan club - for an article to be included in the 2024 Christmas Web magazine, by Darren Newitt. The magazine featured an edited version of that chat. Now you can hear the full interview - at the end of which the PM boys turned the tables and interviewed Darren! The chat with Darren includes stories about how he came...

Craig, Mezza, James, Mikie and Mark are back to conclude their in depth look at the This Strange Engine album. Chat this time includes the TSE tour, the album sleeve, the new deluxe edition box set, the vinyl editions, the surround mix and the "Tales from the Engine Room" remix album. There is also time for listeners comments about the album and part one of this podcast!

The PM team are joined by Mikie Kay (a fan of over 35 years), James Levey (Marillion's archivist) and Mark Kennedy (Member of the Racket Team) to discuss "This Strange Engine", the first album of the "Castle Years". Part one includes an in-depth, track by track, discussion of the music - with insight from James into the origins of some of the songs. Look out for part 2 next week.

A bonus episode to welcome in the new year....Mezza & Craig chat to members of Marillion tribute bands, Marquee Square Heroes, Something Else, Cillirion and Splintering Heart and ask them how was 2024 and what they have coming up in 2025. Craig, Mezza & Chris would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. We have lots planned for 2025, so please keep listening :-)

Join Georgina Wistow, Mark McCormac, Mike Barton, Martin Jakubski, Craig & Mezza as they review July to December 2024. from a Marillion & Fish fans perspective. Chat covers the Fish Internal & Vigil reissues, the SRB tour, The Remains of the Weekend releases, the h Natural tour, the SPQR release and much more besides. Happy New Year to all our listeners. We hope 2025 is everything you...

Join Mezza & Craig as they get together with some like minded fans and friends to review 2024. Georgina Wistow, Mark McCormac, Mike Barton & Martin Jakubski discuss the year about to pass from a Marillion & Fish perspective. Part One covers January to June 2024 including Cruise to the Edge, Fish's Road to the Isles announcements, Marillion's MW 2025 announcements, h Live in Rome, Still...

Craig & Mezza get together to discuss the brand new release from Steve Hogarth - S.P.Q.R. - a live Blu-ray & CD recorded in Rome earlier in 2024. This fantastic gig with Ranestrane & the Flowing Chords choir is reviewed in depth. Also included in this episode is a review of h Natural - live in Liverpool - and details of the final episodes planned to round off 2024 on Planet Marzipan.

The PM team are joined by Stephanie Bradley, Mike Barton & Andrew "Barnsley" Wood to review the brand new "Remains of the Weekend" BluRay/DVD and the 2 double CD live releases from the Friday and Sunday night of the 2023 Port Zelande weekend. What do you think of these releases? Email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Mezza & Craig are joined by Mark Kelly and Guy Vickers for a chat about 40 plus years of playing keyboards in Marillion, the writing process including how it has evolved over the years, the deluxe reissues series, Mark's book, the Marathon album (which Guy was the lyricist for), The Fish farewell tour and next years Marillion conventions - plus lots more besides!

The PM team are joined by Tim Sidwell for a tour of "The Space" Marillions VOD (Video on Demand) platform. This guided tour includes a look at some of rare and exclusive video content on The Space, as well as a look at the features of the platform, how to access the free trial and what's coming up on the near future. To visit "The Space" please follow this link - https://marillionvod.uscreen.io .

Guess who's back? Back again? Tim Sidwell! Tim joins the PM team again to chat about the new "`Remains of the Weekend" bluray from Racket Records featuring the Friday and Sunday (part 2) nights from the 2023 Port Zelande weekend. Tim gives a great insight into how this wonderful film came together, divulges some trade secrets, talks about the "All One Tonight" film and gives an update on what is c...

Join the PM team as they meet Marillion's live sound guru, Phil Brown, for a lively chat. Talk includes Phil's career as jobbing musician, from the Dooley's to Heartland via few detours, growing up in Whitehaven alongside Francis Dunnery, working as famed record producer Jimbo Bartons right hand man and, of course, Phil's time working with Marillion.

Craig & Mezza are joined by Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, Gary Uzzell, Gary Page and Nathan Page to give a fans view on Marillion's first Royal Albert Hall gig, immortalised by the "All One Tonight" album and film. Chat includes the excitement of the anticipation of our heroes first visit to the Albert, a track by track review of the gig, the legacy of this gig (including Toward Infinity's wonderful...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Lucy Jordache, Georgina Wistow and Ian Mosley to talk about Marillions first gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Chat includes the planning and logistics of playing the RAH, including ticket management, band discussions and the reasons why playing the RAH is not like ANY other venue! Later in the episode, Ian Mosley joins the chat to reminisce about this histori...

The PM team are joined by Darren Moore, Mike Barton and James Levey as they continue their review of the FEAR album. In this episode they discuss the album sleeve, the title, the tour, the legacy of the album and much more besides. It is a lively chat and It's no less controversial than the first part! :-)

The PM team are joined by Mike Barton, James Levey and Darren Moore to take an in depth look at the F.E.A.R. album. Be prepared for lots of differing views in an, at times, frank and irreverent discussion about the songs, lyrics and meanings behind them. This episode is guaranteed to get you talking ! :-)

Planet Marzipan goes straight to video in an impromptu episode with a review Candacraig's live interpretation of Marillion's Brave gig, a hint on episodes coming up, and some Marillo world catch up news. Here is the link for tickets to Candacraig Live in Stoke on 24.10.24 Candacraig – Prog duo creating dark atmospheric music See Tickets - Candacraig - A retelling of Marillion's Brave Tickets | Thu...

The PM team are joined by Mark Kennedy as they catch Fish's "Road to the Isles" tour in Utrecht, Holland. This "on the road" episode includes thoughts on the gig, setlist, stage design and the fantastic venue - As such it includes SETLIST SPOILERS. You have been warned! :-)

Join the PM team as they meet Fraser Marshall, from The Web UK team. A lively chat includes, how the Web UK has changed and developed over the last 20 years (!), the Port Zelande Marillion Quiz, Frasers Marillion lyric website and much more besides! Visit Frasers Explanations of Song Lyrics website at http://marillionations.blogspot.com For more info on The Web UK visit http://www.theweb-uk.com

Join the PM team as they meet film producer Dave Barras. Dave is known for his work with Fish including the documentaries on all Fish's deluxe editions, since Feast of Consequences, the Vigils End live show and the feature film "Electric Man". He also produced the documentary for Marillion's "Clutching at Straws" deluxe edition - "The Last Straw". Chat includes how he first became involved with Fi...

It's Planet Marzipans first birthday! :-) To celebrate they've got some friends around to discuss Fish's Yin & Yang compilations from 1995. This extended episode with Mikie Kay & Grae Tennick along with Craig & Mezza, includes a track by track review, cover and packaging discussion as well as tour memories. Want to know which track has a "Beefy Creepiness"? Listen...