Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
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Join John 'Mezza' Merrick and Craig Houston for a discussion about the music and the world of Marillion and Fish, including solo albums, offshoots, tribute acts and much more besides.
All opinions expressed are just that...opinions. We would love to hear your views on the music and the podcast. Email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
All opinions expressed are just that...opinions. We would love to hear your views on the music and the podcast. Email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
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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 weekends.It was a big weekend for Fraser too - life changing. Listen in as the boys reminisce on this amazing weekend.
Join Mezza & Craig as they meet Diz Minnitt ,Nigel Spennewyn and Deborah Hopper from Pride of Passion. Mark McCormack (from Markos Marillion Museum) joins the chat too.Diz talks about his memories of his time in Marillion, including Fish and Diz's demo audio tape for the band, early gigs, writing sessions, BBC sessions and lots more besides.Later in the conversion talk turns to Pride of Passion, the band that Diz joined after leaving Marillion. Nigel and Deborah discuss the bands time in the eighties (Including having Steven Wilson and Brian Jelliman in the line up at different times) and how they arrived at reforming now to record new Pride of Passion music. The episode also includes a new song "Legions".For more information on Pride of Passion visit their Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571994384626
1The PM team are joined by Mark McCormac, Grae Tennick, Mark Owens, Nathan Page and Dave Dobbie to discuss the last few dates of Fish's Road to the Isles tour - including the emotional final two gigs in Glasgow. Chat includes setlists, crowd reactions, pop up shops and a discussion on what Fish's retirement means to the panel. It's an emotional listen.So long Derek, thanks for all the Fish :-)
Mezza & Craig are joined by Emma Mills, Leo Trimming, Craig Allinson and Andy King to reminisce on the Kernowfornia 2025 festival in Looe, Cornwall, UK. Chat includes the festival set up - the line up - other bands and of course, Marillions Friday headline set!This episode also features on the spot reports from Mark Owens and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood - direct from the festival site.
The latest episode of our sister podcast - Planet MusicThe Planet Music guys are joined by guest reviewer, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, for a roundtable review of The Cure's 1989, eighth album, "Disintegration".A lengthy chat includes the background to the album, videos, live performance, a track by track review and a look at the legacy of this gloomy classic.
Mezza & Craig are joined by Simon Heldreich, from the "Behind the Lines" Genesis podcast (a Revelation Station Podcast) to look at Fish's collaborations with Tony Banks - from the albums "Soundtracks" and "Still".In a light hearted chat the guys talk about Simons love for Marillion, Tony & Derek's collaboration, lyrics, promo videos and lots more besides.To catch more from the Behind the Lines podcast visit https://www.revelationstationpodcast.com/episodes - where you will also find an alternative version of this episode (later this week) on which the PM guys talk of their love for Genesis!
It's our second birthday today! - so here is the 3rd episode to launch today!Craig & Mezza are joined by Grae & Mikey to chat all things Planet Marzipan - history, reviews, highlights and listener feedback - as well as Planet Music too. Thanks for listening - we really appreciate it!
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 fourth solo single "The Company".Chat about this limited release includes track listings, artwork, formats, chart performance, as well as a track by track review.
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 third solo single "A Gentleman's Excuse Me".Chat includes track listings, artwork, formats, promo video, chart performance, as well as a track by track review.Another mini-pod will be along, very soon.......
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 this, of course, is the arrival of Steve Hogarth to front the band and Dereks solo career......
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 Marillion, with the PM guys.Visit Adventures in Music at https://www.youtube.com/jimnewstead
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/prog legacy.
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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567
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 Hackett) and lots more besides.In the second half of this episode the PM guys are joined by James Levey, Grae Tennick, Seamus Colgan & Nathan Page to review the Gentō album and Nathan gives us the scoop from the recent Atmos playback of the album in London.
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 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gcy0
Episode 8 of our sister podcast - Planet MusicThe 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 do you make of this record? - Join the conversation in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567
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I agree with Martin: Fugazi is my favourite Fish-era album.