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 :-)
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
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 great series.
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 an aural journey - produced by Bottrell and sounds fantastic.Chat includes the origins of the project - a track by track review - the legacy of this record and what happened next for some of the key players...(Tuesday Night Music Club amongst other things.....).
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, never told on a podcast, until now! :-)Coming soon - reviews of the 2002 Pontins Weekend and the 2003 Butlins weekends.....Mark and Tallulah Kellys podcast "Prog & Progeny" is available from Patreon (with exclusive member benefits) or via streaming https://www.patreon.com/progandprogeny/membership
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 our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
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, numerous personnel changes, the height of Marillion's popularity with the Misplaced Childhood album, the departure of Fish and the arrival of Steve Hogarth.There is also a lengthy chapter at the end of the book covering lots of other bands from the scene including amongst others, It Bites, Haze, No Man & La Host.The book is out now and available online from Burning Shed. https://burningshed.com/andrew-wild_a-playground-of-broken-hearts_book
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 - the episode concludes with listener thoughts on this live record.
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" (as grumpy Roger once said) or a rough diamond?What do you think of this album? Let us know in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
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 comments and this album certainly stirs up some strong feelings!
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.....
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I agree with Martin: Fugazi is my favourite Fish-era album.