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 invite a few friends around to review 2025 in Marillion & Fish world. Joining them are Mikey Kay, Grae Tennick, Paul McMillan, Martin Jakubski, Mike Barton, Tim Sidwell & Seamus Colgan to take look at a packed year, in chronological order.Part one, recorded in early December 2025, includes h natural gigs, Fish's Road to the Isles UK tour, Marillion Weekends, and lots more besides.The Planet Marzipan team wish all listeners a very happy Christmas. Look out for part 2 of the review next week.
Join Mezza & Craig as they break open the eggnog and welcome Darren Moore, Barnsley Wood, James Levey & Neil McCrystal to look back on the 2002 Marillion gig at Union Chapel in London - later released as "Christmas in the Chapel" DVD and audio download.Chat includes discussion about what was going on in Marillo world at the close of 2002, the lead up to the Union Chapel date, the venue and the gig itself.
Mikey, Craig, Grae & Mezza are back to review an album in full, in detail...This episode the featured album is "High Civilisation" by Bee Gees, released in 1991.This album was the successor to the popular "One" and "E.S.P" albums of the late 80's. The review includes background to the release, track by track insight and a look at it's legacy. What do you think of this album? Join the discussion on our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Craig & Mezza meet Tim Glasswell, the curator of "The Rainbow Room", a Europeans/How We Live web resource, built up over a number of years to become the destination on the web for all things "Europeans".Tim tells of his love for Marillion's music which led him to discover the music of Steve Hogarth's previous 2 bands. Tim also discusses the interviews, unreleased songs and his extensive collection of the bands music.
Marillion have just announced an unexpected return to Port Zélande. Listen on...
Steve Hogarth joins the PM guys, Lucy Jordache, Seamus Colgan, James Levey, Paul McMillan & Tim Glasswell to chat about this memories of "How We Live" and the "Dry Land" album.The episode concludes with Planet Marzipan listener feedback on this great album - Which is now back on streaming platforms - thanks to Lucy Jordache! :-)
The Planet Music guys are back with an episode that's a little different....the boys talk us through the highlights of their recent music shopping lists...and give a sneak peek on their Christmas wish lists.What do you think of their choices? Join the conversation in the Planet Music Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
The PM boys are back to take a round table look at the "How We Live" album "Dry Land", helped by Lucy Jordache, Seamus Colgan, James Levey, Paul McMillan & Tim Glasswell.Chat includes the genesis of the new band following the split of Europeans - Steve Hogarth and Colin Woore regroup to form "How We Live". Listen in for a track by track review, discussion about the tour and much more besides.Look out for Part 2 next week, with Steve Hogarth.
A bonus episode to talk about the UK tour 2026, setlist wants, new Racket releases, forthcoming podcast plans and lots more besides! (Recorded over Zoom).Thanks to Steve, Nathan, Guzz, Shiela, Lee, Warrens iPhone 2.This was recorded on Tuesday 18th November - before tickets went on sale.
Join the PM guys as they meet Stuart Clyde, the keyboard player with Marillion tribute, StillMarillion, for a lengthy, but lighthearted chat.Stuart talks about how he first came to Marillion's music, his musical journey and gives an insight into how StillMarillion approach recreating this wonderful music.Keep listening to the end and you'll hear a StillMarillion mini gig! Thanks to Mark, Martin, Barrie, Stuart and Big Mark for letting us use these live tracks.
A new episode from our sister podcast.Join Mezza. Grae, Mikey & Craig as they take a deep dive into Julian Lennon's 1991 album, "Help Yourself". Produced by Bob Ezrin with a stellar line up of session musicians and featuring the single "Saltwater", this undiscovered gem is an eclectic listen.Discussion includes a track by track review, formats, background to the album and it's legacy.What do you think of this album? Let us know in the Planet Music Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
The PM guys are joined by Felicity Pryke, Mikey Kay , Stuart Clyde & Craig Allinson - to talk about Marillions final single from the Seasons End album, Easter. Chat includes A & B sides, Picture discs, 12 inch singles, the video and much more.
The PM guys are joined by Felicity Pryke, Mikey Kay , Stuart Clyde & Craig Allinson - to talk about Marillions second single with Steve Hogarth, Uninvited Guest.Chat includes A & B-sides, extended versions, video and multiple formats. There's another Charting the Single coming up VERY soon!
The PM guys are joined by Felicity Pryke, Mikey Kay , Stuart Clyde & Craig Allinson - to talk about Marillions first single with Steve Hogarth, Hooks in You. Chat includes first impressions of the new Marillion, track by track reviews, artwork, and the video.Look out for another "Charting the Single" - VERY soon!
Craig & Mezza are joined by Steven Rainey, Emma Mills & Kieron Buxton to take a deep dive into Fish's "Fellini Days" album.Chat includes the origins of the album, a track by track review, artwork, formats & tour memories, topped off with a generous helping of listener comments about the album, taken from the Planet Marzipan Facebook group.
The Marillo's follow in the footsteps of Pink Floyd!Ian Mosley & Lucy Jordache join the PM boys to announce a landmark gig for Marillion in July 2026!Tickets go on general sale on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Join the Planet Music team as they take a deep dive into The Dear Hunters' fifth album, 2013's "Migrant".A lengthy chat includes the albums origins, artwork, band history and, of course, a track by track review.Let us know what you think of this album in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/Coming up, in 2 weeks time, the Planet Music review of Julian Lennon's "Help Yourself" album.
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I agree with Martin: Fugazi is my favourite Fish-era album.