Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

The PM team welcome back Gary Foalle and Edwin Ammerlaan to take an in-depth look at Fish's "Suits" album. Hear tales of the "Toile", "Outpatients" and "Suits" tours, from the albums inception in 1992 through to the 1994 release. Along the way chat includes the split from Polydor records, the ill fated supergroup and the formation of Dick Brothers Record...

Do you remember the first time? Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephanie Bradley, Lucy Jordache and Andrew Barnsley Wood to reminisce about the first Port Zelande Marillion Weekend way back in 2007! Chat includes: How the band decided on Port Zelande for a location, What is it like to attend a PZ weekend? and Can Barnsley actually remember the weekend? The "Friends", "Family"...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephen Wicks, Tim Sidwell & Graham Tennick for a Mini-Pod discussing the second single from the Fugazi album, Assassing. Chat includes tales of TV appearances, chart performance, sleeve design, track by track analysis and much more. If you would like to join us for a future episode of "Charting the Single" email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com a...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephen Wicks, Tim Sidwell and Graham Tennick for a "Charting the Single" mini pod looking at the first single from the Fugazi album, "Punch & Judy". A lively chat includes memories of picking up the single, track listings, picture discs, videos, TV appearances and much more besides. If you would be interested in joining us for a future &quot...

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat to the lead singer of both StillMarillion and the Steve Rothery Band, Martin Jakubski! Martin talks about the origins of StillMarillion and how he became the singer in the Rothery band. Martin also discusses his love of all eras of Marillion and Fish's solo catalogue.

Mezza and Craig are joined by Graham Tennick and Mike Barton to put Fish's "Raingods with Zippos" album under the spotlight. A lively hour of chat covers the tour dates, live releases, a track by track review of the album and much more besides. Where does this album rank in Fish's catalogue for you? Email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat with Stephanie Bradley, the bands Convention Co-ordinator, Merch Queen and problem solver! Stephanie talks about how she first began working for the band, the complexities of convention planning, tales from the tour bus and lots more. Hear about Stephanies love of steam trains shared with her friend Martin Orford (Former keyboard player for IQ) - for further inf...

Join Mezza & Craig as they chat to the band's archivist, James Levey. Chat includes how James first got access to the bands vault of writing demos and live recordings. James also gives an insight into how the "making of" albums are assembled as well as the selection of the bonus material for the remix/reissues. James also teases us with his list of the best Marillion songs you&#3...

Craig & Mezza are joined by Felicity Pryke to talk about more fan reaction to the Brave album. Hear why it's a very special album to Felicity. Chat also includes some listener emails and comments. How would Brave be if it was limited to a single LP?

Join Mezza & Craig as they discuss the Brave album. Joining the PM team again are Gary Foalle, Scott Evans & Gary Page. Talk includes the music, the live recordings, the Steven Wilson remix, the 5.1 mix and the vinyl versions. Look out for a special bonus episode later this week with fan feedback about this landmark album.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Scott Evans, Gary Page & Gary Foalle to discuss events leading up to the Brave album. Talk includes EMI records, Dave Meegan, Mike Hunter and the origins of the concept of Brave. Recording sessions at Chateau de Marouatte and Liverpool's Parr Street studios are also covered. Look out for part 2 in our next episode.

In the latest "Planet Marzipan meets..." Mezza & Craig chat to the man who makes the band look great - video producer and director, Tim Sidwell. Tim has been filming Marillion since 2004. His work has expanded to include all the promos and making of films, alongside the majority of the documentaries on the warners deluxe versions. Tim talks about his escapades filming our heroes and...

Mezza & Craig chat with Steve H about all things h, Ice Cream Genius, The H Band, Live Spirit/Live Body, Marillion, Trevor Horn, Friends Romans, The Corona Diaries and much more besides! In an action packed hour hear Steve talk about "The Unseen Hand" and possible plans for the next Marillion release! Thanks to Steve Hogarth for his time and generosity. Please let us know your though...

Craig & Mezza are joined by Stephanie Bradley, from the Marillion team, and Mike Barton for the third in the "Charting the Single" series of mini-pods. Across this series the PM team take a look at the Marillion and Fish singles in detail, in chronological order. In this episode the team look at Marillion's third single, the great cucumber massacre AKA 'Garden Party'. Ple...

Craig & Mezza are joined by Stephanie Bradley, from the Marillion team, and Mike Barton, for the second in the "Charting the Single" series of mini-pods. Across this series the PM team take a look at the Marillion and Fish singles, in detail, in chronological order. In this episode the team take a look at Marillion's second single 'He Knows You Know'. Email your thoughts...

Craig & Mezza are joined by Stephanie Bradley, from the Marillion team, and Mike Barton, for the first in the "Charting the Single" series of mini-pods. Across this series the PM team take a look at the Marillion and Fish singles in detail, in chronological order. This episode the team look at where it all began, with Marillion's first release, the 'Market Square Heroes'...

Mezza & Craig are joined by Mikie, Dave & Mark K to review the Seasons End album and tour. Chat includes gig memories, the contentious 2023 "remix" of the album sleeve and much more besides. Please email your thoughts on any or all of this to Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Join Craig & Mezza as they welcome the rest of the Cakeyboys, Mark Kennedy, Mikie Kay and Dave Dobbie, to talk about the road to the Seasons End album. Chat includes the spilt with Fish, the audition process for a new singer and the arrival of the "New Boy", Steve Hogarth. Part 2 follows next week! Email us at Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Mezza & Craig are joined by Gary, Barnsley, Mike & Mark to complete their review of 2023. July - December includes talk of more solo gigs, Fish's 13th Star remix deluxe edition, A tour before it's Christmas, AHBID live from PZ Blu-ray and the Web Christmas 2023 CD. What an action packed year! :-)

2023? What a year to be a Marillion and Fish fan! Mezza & Craig have gathered a few friends around to discuss a whole year of Fishy & Marillo music & events. Lucy Jordache, Gary Page, Mike Barton, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood & Mark Kennedy join the PM team to chat about the year just ending. Listen out for part 2 next week. Contact us at Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Join Craig, Mezza and Mark Kennedy for a festive look at both the Web Christmas 2023 and the Extended Collection of Recycled Gifts CDs. This track by track review includes the origins of the songs and much more besides. So pour a glass of your favourite tipple and dive on in....

Craig & Mezza are joined by Edwin Ammerlaan to discuss his new book " The Marillion & Fish Files - 30 Uncut and Uncensored Interviews". Talk covers Edwin's career in music journalism and his long history with Marillion and Fish. The book is a treasure trove of information, including previously unseen stories and information. You can order Edwins book from Amazon or BOL.com. P...

Mezza & Craig take a look (and listen) at the latest release from the band, An Hour Before It's Dark - Live in Port Zelande 2023 - on BluRay, CD and DVD. Talk includes memories of the 2023 PZ weekend and we compare the new release to the mighty All One Tonight BluRay - But which is best? There is only one way to find out..... :-) This release is currently (as of December 2023) exclusively...

Recorded on the Planet Marzipan "Lost Weekend" in Wolverhampton and London in November 2023. Craig and Mezza are joined by fellow fans to give you a flavour of what it's like to catch the band at peak of it's powers. Mark Owens and David Ibbott join the pod in Wolverhampton. Andrew "Barnsley" Wood is our roving reporter in the pub in Camden, London. Chat includes though...

Craig and Mezza welcome legendary illustrator Mark Wilkinson for the second "Planet Marzipan Meets” episode. Talk includes Mark’s work with Marillion, Fish, Iron Maiden and Kylie! From the iconic Market Square Heroes sleeve right up to Mark’s current projects - covering as much of a life’s work as possible in around an hour! Check out his website at www.mark-wilkinson.co.uk Please email us at...