The PM team are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton, Tim Sidwell & Nathan Page to take an in depth look at the Somewhere Else album. Talk includes, the genesis of the album, the proposed E.P. follow up to Marbles, track by track analysis and much more. Look out for part 2 next week.

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat to Ian Mosley. A very relaxed chat includes Cruise to the Edge, Ian's musician heroes, tour stories, Hackett memories, Ian's plans for the rest of this year and why he is not quite ready to run for president....yet. Ian's wife, Lucy Jordache, joins the conversation later on for that perennial question...."are Supertr…

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 …

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…

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 p…

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…

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 (Fo…

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…

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 h…

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 genero…

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…

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 Kno…

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…

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 Planetmarzipanp…

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 bo…

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 cu…

Here is a bonus episode, recorded on our "Lost Weekend" in Wolverhampton and London in November 2023. Craig and Mezza are joined by lots of 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 …

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 a…

Mezza & Craig discuss the final Fish studio album, Weltschmerz. From the first ideas of this wonderful final instalment through to the completed double album, talk includes, the deluxe set, the tours and in "Just for the Record", the vinyl version. Is this really the last album from the big man? Does he go out on a high note? All is revealed! Pleas…

Craig & Mezza are joined by Mark Kennedy from Marillion's Racket team, to discuss the bands 10th album, Radiation. This album heralded a real change in the sound of the band. Talk includes memories from the tour, including the album launch gig at Londons Jazz Cafe. There is a bonus audio treat at the end of the episode! Email us at Planetmarzipanpo…

This week the PM team are joined by fellow fan, Scott, to look at all things Fugazi! Talk includes the revolving drum stool, gigs, rumours and truths from 1984 and the "difficult second album"! Also included ...the results of the first Planet Marzipan poll...and much more! Please email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com…

We are pleased to welcome Lucy Jordache, Marillion's manager, for the first of our "Planet Marzipan meets.." episodes. Join us for a lively chat about all things Marillion including some exclusive scoops. Later on we are joined by Lucy's husband, Ian Mosley! Spotify listeners - don't forget to answer our poll question for this episode - "Are Supert…

Join Craig & Mezza as they discuss the EMI 10th anniversary compilation - Including the singles, "Sympathy" and the re-release of "No One Can". Gig talk includes the 10th anniversary Web show at the Borderline in London, live releases from the 1992 tour and much more. Make sure you listen right to the end of the episode for an added bonus surprise.…

Join Craig & Mezza as they examine Fish's third solo album, Songs From the Mirror. Listen in as they discuss the cover versions album, originally released by Polydor, back in 1993. The chat includes memories of a busy touring year for Fish, the live album Sushi, the E.P. Never Mind the Bullocks and the later re-issues released via Roadrunner and Ch…

Your hosts Mezza and Craig are joined this week by good friend Michael 'Mikie' Kay for a visit back to 1991. We look at Steve Hogarth's second album with Marillion which is considered the 'commercial' album that divided the fans at the time, the tour, the singles, some live releases and the Warner's deluxe reissue. Email us with your comments on th…

Listen in as Craig & Mezza are joined by a special guest, Mark Kennedy, from Marillion's Racket Team, to share memories of the Clutching era gigs and look at the Warners box set in detail. Email us with your comments on the pod or your views on the music at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Join Craig & Mezza as they discuss Fish's 13th Star album. More talk and banter around memories of the Clutching at Stars tour, Hobble on the Cobbles, the 2023 Remix and the contents of the new deluxe box set. Craig also announces the winner of his award for his least favourite Fish album ! (It's NOT 13th Star BTW!). Email us with your thoughts on …

Join us as we take a look at the mighty Misplaced Childhood - focusing on the Warners box sets - including the bonus tracks and live concert from the Misplaced tour. Mezza & Craig also discuss memories of gigs from the 84-86 era. This episode features the first sighting of our regular feature "Just for the Record"! Email us with your thoughts or re…

Where are the prophets? Where are the visionaries? Who was Interior Lulu? Have you seen the Invisible Man? All reasonable questions. Which may, or may not, get answered in the course of our podcast. This brief introduction to the world of Planet Marzipan is a taster for what's to come. Warning - Watch out for Craig dropping the F bomb at the beginn…