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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

Planet Marzipan Podcast - A Marillion and Fish Podcast.


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    Planet Music. 2. Elton John - Blue Moves - Do You Really Change Me, or Am I Going Crazy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 75:27


    As a bonus we present the second episode of our sister podcast. We hope you like it. Normal service will resume on Tuesday with Happiness is the Road - Part 2. Mezza, Craig, Mikie and Grae are back to take a look at Elton Johns "Blue Moves", the lesser known of his double studio albums.An in-depth discussion includes album origins, a track by track review, artwork, formats, the live shows and how this album might be viewed, in hindsight. What do you think of this album?Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/

    104. Happiness is the Road - Part 1 - Essence - The Treasures of the Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 71:50


    Join Craig & Mezza as they get together with some friends to take an in depth look at Marillion's Happiness is the Road album over the next 3 episodes. In this first episode Nathan Page, Felicity Pryke, James Levey and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood help the PM guys to dissect the "Essence" disc. Chat includes the origins of HitR, the launch of the album - including the presale - and a track by track review.Look out for part 2 next week.

    Planet Music. 1. Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love - And We Will Carry War No More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 62:19


    As a bit of a bonus we present here the first episode of Planet Marzipan's sister podcast. Hope you like it. Normal service will resume on Tuesday with Happiness is the Road - Part 1.Joining Craig & Mezza for the launch episode of Planet Music Podcast are Grae Tennick and Mikie Kay. The album up for discussion is Tears for Fears' "Seeds of Love".This episode includes stories and background information about the band and this album, including a track by track review. Later in the episode chat turns to the tour and the legacy of this amazing and expensive (!) album.What are your views on this record? What do you think of the podcast? Let us know in the Facebook group "Planet Marzipan Presents - Planet Music - The Album Podcast"https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567Look out for another episode soon.....

    103. Sunsets on Empire - The Lines We Had Crossed.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 99:31


    Join Mezza & Craig along with Grae Tennick, Mikey Kay and Andy McIntosh as they revisit Fish's "Sunsets on Empire" album. A lively chat includes a full track by track review, artwork and tour reviews. There are lots of different opinions on this album and many of them are expressed here! The podcast also includes listener comments about the Sunsets album too!

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    102. Planet Marzipan Meets Egbert Derix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 53:39


    Join Mezza & Craig as they chat to musician, Egbert Derix, about working with both Fish and Steve Hogarth on his solo album "Paintings in Minor Lila" as well as working with Fish on his "Feast of Consequences" and "Welschmertz" albums.Chat also includes lots of Egbert's other work with John Helliwell of Supertramp and Bill Hicks amongst others (!).For more information please visit www.egbertderix.com

    101. Misplaced Childhood at 40 - Reborn in the Shadow of the Magpie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 101:00


    Join Craig & Mezza as they re-visit the mighty Misplaced Childhood album, celebrating it's 40 year anniversary with Grae Tennick, Mark Owens, Richard Broadley and Mark Colton.In a bumper episode, originally conceived as the 100th Planet Marzipan Episode, chat includes the origins of the album, a track by track look at this masterpiece, memories of the tour, the cover art and the legacy of this wonderful record.Grab a drink & settle in - it's a long one! :-) For more info on Marquee Square Heroes visit https://www.marqueesquareheroes.com

    100. Planet Marzipan Meets Pete Trewavas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 69:59


    Join the PM guys as they celebrate their 100th episode by meeting Pete Trewavas. In a very relaxed chat Pete discusses a wide range of topics including Marillion Weekends, the "Pete, Pete, Pete" chant, Marillion writing techniques, meeting Robin Boult and he gives a detailed account of some of his challenges with his health over the last year.Mezza and Craig would like to thank Pete for his time, and thank the PM listeners for helping achieve 100 episodes. Thanks also to Chris Oliver who is the mastermind behind the visual side of Planet Marzipan.

    99. Planet Marzipan Meet Up in PZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 42:08


    A bonus episode that wraps up the MW PZ 25 weekend - including interviews with PM listeners, recorded at the PZ meet up, Jon Chapmans discovery of Marillion story and listeners reviews of the PZ weekend. Look out for a very special 100th Planet Marzipan episode next week!

    98. Planet Marzipan Meets Vanessa Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 25:32


    Join Mezza & Craig as they chat to Vanessa Kennedy in Port Zelande. Topics covered include Vanessa's take on entering Marillo world as a "Newbie", having Steve Hogarth give her away at her wedding (!), the fun of Port Zélande/ Marillion Weekends, an insight into the months of prep that go into MW '25 and much more besides.

    97. Another Fine Menu - Port Zelande 2025 - Review - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 55:41


    Craig and Mezza are joined by Lucy Jordache, Grae Tennick & Mark Kennedy to discuss the Sunday activities in PZ - including the PM meet up - Haunt the Woods in the Action Factory, Rick and Dave in the main tent - and Marillions fantastic Sunday night show.A very tired Lucy and Mark give their overview of the weekend - and Ian Mosley even pops his head in briefly to join the chat.MW Port Zelande 2025 - is in the record books - and it was a cracker!

    96. Keep The Faith - Port Zelande 2025 - Review - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 58:04


    The PM guys are joined by Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, Grae Tennick and Tim Sidwell to discuss the shenanigans from Friday and Saturday of the PZ '25 weekend.Highlights include some of the non music events - the PZ street party - the MW PZ 2025 Quiz - Yoga - an Audience with Marillion - and lots of socialising.Musical highlights include Anneke van Giersbergen, Haunt the Woods, and of course Fridays Marillion set.Look out for part 3 (with Lucy J amongst others) - soon!

    95. Take Me to the Fantastic Place - Port Zelande 2025 - Review - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 65:00


    Listen in as Mezza & Craig are joined by Craig Coopersmith, Rick Kessler, Gary Foalle, Dave Dobbie, Vanessa Kennedy, Jon Chapman, Mark Kennedy and Zack Coopersmith to discuss the first couple of days of Port Zelande 2025.Hear the guys reminisce about past PZ weekends and their thoughts on the first Marillion gig of 2025. It's a lively chat - especially the second half - recorded post gig - after a few beers - on a single mic.It's live and loose!Part 2 of our PZ review - with different guests - is coming soon!

    94. Road to the Isles U.K. Tour - Part 2 - The Final Fling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 70:04


    The 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 :-)

    93. Road to the Isles U.K. Tour - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 69:24


    Join Mezza and Craig along with Grae Tennick, Emma Mills, Taff Jones and Mike Barton as they take an in depth look at the first half of Fish's Road to Isles UK Tour.From the first gigs in Haddington on to the English dates, the journey includes setlists, venue comments, and a detailed run down of the shenanigans that took place on the road.Look out for part 2 next week, The Final Fling....It's emotional!

    92. Planet Marzipan Meets Diz Minnitt and Pride of Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 76:58


    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

    91. The Making of The Making of's - Holidays in Eden and An Hour Before It's Dark.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 57:25


    Craig & Mezza are joined by the bands archivist, and PM regular, James Levey to discuss the 2 new "Making of" CD's - "Pulling Shapes Out of the Night - The Making of Holidays in Eden" and "DNA - The Making of An Hour Before It's Dark".These 2 albums provide a real insight into how our heroes' writing process has changed over the years. They include unheard songs, riffs and lyrics.The CD's will be available at the Port Zelande weekend and the other weekends thereafter. They will also be available from Racket Records - at a later date.

    90. Stephanie Bradley and The Original Spreadsheet Corner!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 20:59


    The PM team check in on Stephanie Bradley as the Port Zelande weekend resident's list is finalised and passed to the Center Parcs team. Stephanie gives an update on what to look out for in PZ whether it's your first time or your ninth! This video episode is the 3rd of our 4 in the "Countdown to Port Zelande 2025".Look out for the last one next week!

    89.Market Dome Heroes - A Port Zelande 2025 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 48:01


    The PM guys are joined by Lucy Jordache, Georgina Wistow, Mark Kennedy (eventually!), Tim Sidwell and Darren Moore to talk about all the fun that is planned for the Port Zelande weekend 2025.Featuring an extended tour of the lovely new merchandise range, a request for fans help to contribute to a forthcoming documentary and full details on the Marillion Weekend Quiz 2025.

    88. Planet Marzipan Meets Anne-Marie Forker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 50:28


    The PM Team meet the amazing Anne-Marie Forker, a fantastic, award winning, photographer who has shot some of the iconic images of our favourite band, amongst others.Hear all about Anne-Marie's adventures with Marillion, how she first discovered the band and how she gave up her job to fulfil her dream of being a photographer.We also hear about her new book "Get Ready, Foot Down, Push The Button - Marillion on Tour" to be released at the Port Zelande weekend - and on sale from Racket later. For more on Anne-Maries work visit https://www.forkerfotos.com

    87. Charting the Single - Warm Wet Circles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 25:51


    The PM team are joined by Mikey Kay, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood and Martin Jakubski to conclude their look at the singles from Clutching at Straws - This time it's Warm Wet Circles.The usual Charting the Single features are included...bsides, video, chart performance and artwork...along with more of Barnsley 's "facts you never knew...." !

    86. Charting the Single - Sugar Mice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 29:58


    The PM team are joined by Mikey Kay, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood and Martin Jakubski to take a look at the second single from Clutching at Straws - Sugar Mice.The usual Charting the Single features are included...bsides, video, chart performance and artwork...along with Barnsley 's "facts you never knew" slot!Look out for "Charting the Single - Warm Wet Circles" - coming soon!

    85. Charting the Single - Incommunicado

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 32:47


    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 coming up VERY soon.

    84. Welcome to the Garden Party - Milton Keynes Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 89:16


    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 on some of the German dates on this leg of festival shows.

    83. Fish - Field of Crows - Locked and Loaded, Safety Off.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 107:46


    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 about the legendary Company Gloster, too! Settle in....it's a long one! :-)

    82. h - Ice Cream Genius - Wake up... and smell the beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 86:45


    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 tour, from the Planet Marzipan Podcast Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/238339422155058

    81. The Web UK Meets Planet Marzipan Meets Darren Newitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 72:57


    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 to design an album sleeve for the band and the time he got to play live with them.

    80. This Strange Engine - Part 2 - Madam I'm Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 57:02


    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!

    79. This Strange Engine - Part 1 - Stole A Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 69:33


    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.

    78. 2024 - The Year in Review - The Tribute Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 48:16


    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 :-)

    77. 2024 - The Year in Review - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 79:07


    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 want it to be! ( Misplaced is 40 years old - AOS is 30 years old in 2025! )

    76. 2024 - The Year in Review - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 59:57


    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, StillMarillion's 2 gigs in one day in Leicester and much more besides. Look out for part 2 on New Years Eve.

    75. Steve Hogarth - SPQR Live in Rome (and Liverpool)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 46:12


    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.

    74. The Remains of the Weekend - Port Zelande 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 61:38


    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

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    73. Planet Marzipan Meets Mark Kelly... and Guy Vickers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 60:35


    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!

    72. Tim in "Space" - A look at Marillion's Video on Demand Platform "The Space"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 42:24


    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 .

    71. Planet Marzipan Meets the Remains of Tim Sidwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 56:22


    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 coming next...

    70. Planet Marzipan Meets Phil Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 65:46


    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.

    69. All One Tonight Part 2 - The Thirst for the Thrill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 84:19


    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 film of the event). Later in the episode the PM team visit their Facebook page for listeners comments and memories of this historic night.

    68. All One Tonight - Part 1 - Preparing Their Minds for a Break from the Sensible Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 80:35


    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 historic gig. Look out for part 2 in our next episode.

    67. F.E.A.R. Part 2 - Our Worldly Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 55:48


    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! :-)

    66. F.E.A.R. Part 1 - Will You Let One Lost Soul Change What We Stand For ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 65:11


    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 ! :-)

    65. A Sunday Afternoon Bonus - PM Goes Straight to Video!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 18:40


    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 musicSee Tickets - Candacraig - A retelling of Marillion's Brave Tickets | Thursday, 24 Oct 2024 at 7:30 PM

    64. Planet Marzipan on the "Road to the Isles" via Utrecht

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 35:41


    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! :-)

    63. Planet Marzipan Meets Fraser Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 48:04


    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

    62. Planet Marzipan Meets David Barras

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 42:10


    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 Fish as well as Dave's work with the Scottish Youth Film Foundation. Electric Man has been reissued as a Blu-ray (contains both 2 and 3D versions) and is available via these links Electric Man 3D Blu-ray: PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION (gumroad.com) Electric Man 3D Blu-ray: Standard Edition (gumroad.com) Electric Man 3D - Digital Download (gumroad.com) For more information on the Scottish Youth Film Foundation visit Scottish Youth Film Foundation (syff.scot)

    61. Yin and Yang - Born to Fight Out of the Tightest Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 87:17


    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 on.....

    60. Planet Marzipan Meets Andy Rotherham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 62:44


    Join the PM team as they meet Andy Rotherham, whose long history as a Marillo fan includes, over 20 years as a member of the Web UK team, being the catalyst for of Marillion weekends, curating the Marillion Museum at Marillion weekends and, in more recent times, becoming the bands Luthier. This lively chat also includes the excitement of being a fan working in Germany at the height of the bands popularity during the Fish years, Andy's work with the Aylesbury food bank and as an Autism trainer.

    59. Afraid of Sunlight - Part 2 - Still Looking For The Perfect Microwave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 51:28


    Join Mezza & Craig, along with Mikie Kay, James Levey and Grae (not Grace!) Tennick as they conclude their in depth look at the Afraid of Sunlight album. Part 2 discussion includes, the sleeve artwork, the Warners reissue boxsets, the making of, the AOS tour and the welcome return of the "Just for the Record" slot! Add in some listener comments from our Planet Marzipan Facebook group and you've got another slice of Planet Marzipan gold!

    58. Afraid of Sunlight - Part 1 - Keep the Faith, Don't Lose Your Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 69:32


    Joining Craig & Mezza to discuss the mighty Afraid of Sunlight album are Mikie Kay, Grae Tennick and James Levey. There is a lot of love for the final album of the original EMI contracts and that is reflected in the conversation here. Chat includes the origins of the Racket Club, the dilemma of following up the "Brave" album and EMI losing faith with the band. This crucial period for Marillion, sees the seeds of the current set up for the band being sown, H's lyrics taking on a more personal angle, Rothers moving away from his trademark sound, the spilt from John Arnison and leaving EMI. Look out for Part 2 next week.

    57. Planet Marzipan Meets Candacraig

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 55:06


    Mezza & Craig meet Sharon & Martin aka Candacraig to discuss their love for Marillion and their upcoming special gigs as a 5 piece band featuring a retelling of Marillion's Brave album. Chat also includes the history of Candacraig, their 2 albums, the origins of their name and lots more besides, all with the usual PM level of irreverence ! For more details on Candacraig visit https://candacraig.net For tickets for their gigs visit https://candacraig.net/tour-dates/

    56. There's a Guy Works Down The Fish Shop Swears He's Derek - Vigil and Internal Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 55:38


    For this Fish Shop update, join Craig & Mezza along with Mikie Kay and Grae Tennick as they take a look at the gorgeous new versions of Fish's first 2 albums, Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors and Internal Exile. Talk includes all 3 formats, the double vinyl, 3cd and 5cd boxes, the remixes, track listings, the documentaries, the surround mixes, the streaming versions and lots more.....

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