Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Episode

• 168. Marillion.com Deluxe Edition 2026 - The Meaning of the Fall 16.06.2026 1j 20mnt

  Mezza & Craig get some friends around to review the new Marillion.com Deluxe Edition box set.James Levey, Gary Page, Stuart Chandler, Grae Tennick and Mikey Kay help to dive in to this packed boxed set.Chat covers the 2026 remix, the documentary, the 5:1 surround mix, demo versions, live at Shepherds Bush gig and the Shot in the Dark film - not to mention the new essay in the book!If you have your copy join the discussion on the Planet Marzipan Facebook page.If you don't....visit Marillion.com to get a copy! :-)
• Planet Music. 31. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Universal 12.06.2026 1j 50mnt

  Join the PM guys as they get together with guest, Anton Witter, to review Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's 1996 album 'Universal". Chat includes a roundtable track review, background to and the legacy of, this album, something of a departure from the original OMD sound. This episode is released unedited!Check out our guest's page here...⁠Music | Anton Witter
• 167. Weltschmerz Revisited - Part 2 - Best Regards, But It's Time to Go 09.06.2026 58mnt

  The PM team are back, to conclude their look back at Fish's final studio album, Weltschmerz. Joined by Stuart Chandler, Paul Cavander, Stuart Mitchell and Andy McIntosh as well as Seamus Colgan, later in the the episode, the chat continues and includes the final tracks on this epic double album as well as a look back to its legacy. The episode concludes with listener comments on the final chapter of Fish's recording career.
• 166. Weltschmerz Revisited - Part 1 - Feasting on the Digital Feed 02.06.2026 1j 7mnt

  The PM team are back, to take look back at Fish's final studio album, Weltschmerz. Joined by Stuart Chandler, Paul Cavander, Stuart Mitchell and Andy McIntosh - the guys discuss this historic album, with the benefit of hindsight, post the "Road to the Isles" tour, to gauge it's legacy, now the dust has settled.Have Craig & Mezza changed their view on this album? What do the panel think of it? Listen in to find out......Look out for part 2 of this discussion next week, including listener comments...
• Planet Music. 30. Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Release Day Review 29.05.2026 1j 23mnt

  Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Release Day Review!The PM team are back with a new slant on the format - Release Day Review - the guys review Paul McCartney's eagerly awaited new album - The Boys of Dungeon Lane.It was released today, 29 May 2026 - here is our roundtable review - autobiographical classic, or a man with nothing new to say? Listen in to find out......What do you think of this album?Join the discussion on the Planet Music Podcast facebook group.The guys will be back in two weeks time with another new episode.
• 165. Planet Marzipan on the Road - Marquee Square Heroes & Cillirion - From Cullercoats to Stoke on Trent 26.05.2026 1j 23mnt

  Join Craig & Mezza as they hit the road for a weekend of 2 different Marillion tribute band gigs in under 24 hours!A packed episode includes detailed reviews of both gigs alongside interviews with Mark Colton (from Marquee Square Heroes) and Les Bennett and Mark Crinigan ( from Cillirion) as well as Scott Evans, from the Artisan Tap venue, in Stoke on Trent - location of the Cillirion gig, in this very episode!For more Marquee Square Heroes info visit marqueesquareheroes.com For more Cillirion info visit www.facebook.com/cillirionFor Artisan Tap info visit www.artisantap.com
• 164. Planet Marzipan Meets StillMarillion - Unreal to Reel 19.05.2026 47mnt

  Joining Craig & Mezza this week are Mark Mitchell and Stuart Clyde from Scottish Marillion tribute, StillMarillion.Chat includes the bands 18+ years of covering the fantastic music of our heroes - from line up changes, through building a following in the UK and branching out into other countries.The guys also talk about the new StillMarillion live album - streaming now - Unreal to Reel - and their exciting plans for the rest of 2026 and beyond...
• Planet Music. 29. David Ford - Let the Hard Times Roll 15.05.2026 1j 35mnt

  The Planet Music team are joined by Gary Page to review David Ford's album from 2010 - Let the Hard Times Roll.The guys chat about the origins of the album - from the E.P. releases that preceded it, through the gigs around the time and a a track by track review - all with the added insight of Gary, who appears on the album and is a stalwart of Ford's live band across the years!The team will be back in just over 2 weeks - on Friday 29th May - with a very special episode!
• 163. Recital of the Script - The Key to Freedom 12.05.2026 1j 42mnt

  Craig & Mezza are joined by Leo Trimming, Guy Vickers , Stuart Chandler and Scott Evans to take look back at Marillions first long form live video - Recital of the Script - recorded in 1983.Chat includes memories of the "Script" tour - buying the release on video cassette - VHS and Betamax - the release of the "Video E.P. " and a track by track review. Scott also tells us why he chose this film for a screening in his Artisan Tap - venue - in Stoke, UK
• 162. With Friends, Tim Sidwell and James Levey - and the Orchestra! 05.05.2026 1j 7mnt

  Join Craig & Mezza (& Grae) as they chat with Tim Sidwell - about his recollections on the "With Friends From the Orchestra" era of Marillion - including Tim's memories of the Cardiff gig that he filmed for Blu-ray. Later in the episode the guys catch up with James Levey - band archivist - who gives his take on the album - as well as some insight into what tracks were considered for the album. The 3 episode look back at the "With Friends..." album concludes with Planet Marzipan listener comments and views, from our Facebook group.
• Planet Music. 28. Big Country - Steeltown 01.05.2026 1j 53mnt

  Join the Planet Music guys as they take an in-depth look at the second BIG COUNTRY album - 1984's "Steeltown".Stuart Adamson's deeply personal lyrics paint a picture of Scottish life in the steel industry from the time of the Great Depression through to the early 1980's.The team look at the origins of the album and review it, track by track.
• 161. With Friends at St. David's - and beyond.... 28.04.2026 58mnt

  The PM guys continue their look back on the "With Friends..." album and tour, with the help of Mark Owens, Nathan Page, Grae Tennick & Mikie Kay. Part 2 also focuses on the "With Friends at St David's" live album / bluray - along with tour memories and setlists.Next week, part 3 features Tim Sidwell and James Levey - with their insights into proceedings!
• 160. With Friends From the Orchestra - Floating in the Miracle 21.04.2026 1j 27mnt

  Join Mezza, Craig, Stephanie Bradley, Mark Owens, Nathan Page, Grae Tennick & Mikie Kay as they look back on Marillions 2019 release "With Friends from the Orchestra". In the first episode of three, the focus is on the origins of the idea and a full, track by track, review of the album. Are these re-imagined versions better than the originals ? The panel give their (controversial) views!Part 2, coming to your ears next week!
• Planet Music. 27. Spock's Beard - V - Say Goodbye to the World That You Know... 18.04.2026 1j 23mnt

  Grae, Mikie, Craig & Mezza are back to review Spock's Beard's fifth album "V" or "Five". This prog rock classic is the penultimate release by the original line up and contains only 6 tracks but almost 63 minutes of music!Chat includes the background to this release, singles released and a track by track review.How will Craig cope with this prog onslaught? Listen in to find out....
• 159. Digital Front Row Club New Releases - Issues 3 & 4 14.04.2026 54mnt

  Craig & Mezza are joined by James Levey (Marillion Archivist), Grae Tennick and Mikie Kay - to review the 2 new releases from the Digital Front Row Club - Capitol, Hannover, Germany - 9th December 1991 (Holidays In Eden Tour) The Forum, London, England - 16th September 1995 (Afraid Of Sunlight Tour)Available now from Marillion.com or https://marillionofficial.bandcamp.comKeep listening , at the end of the episode , to hear 2 sample tracks from these releases.
• 158. The Gathering 2026 - Keswick, UK. 07.04.2026 1j 30mnt

  Join Mezza & Craig as they discuss the recent fan meet up in Keswick, UK - The Gathering - to celebrate the first anniversary of the final Fish gigs, in March 2025. Fans came from far and near, to assemble in Keswick for a weekend of great music, great friends and rare, rare visual footage of Marillion & Fish, across the years, screened in a beautiful art deco cinema.The episode includes interviews with the guys behind "The Gathering", Paul Cavender & Mark Allatt - Henk Tempelman - who kindly brought some of his treasured archive across to the UK and lots of other attendees.
• Planet Music. 26. Now! Cover Versions 05.04.2026 1j 10mnt

  Taking a break from reviewing albums for this episode - the PM team are back to talk cover versions. Each of the team picked 4 cover versions to compile a fantasy cover versions compilation.The episode concludes with some listener suggestions for the album, compiled from the Planet Music Facebook group.There is a YouTube playlist of all 12 picks here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxe_lQvOUJgzv8lXWV_9Azbqvu1JIOFHd&si=tQW8pwY7GMosrCV5What do you think of the choices? What are your suggestions for a cover versions compilation? Post your thoughts at https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
• 157. Charting the Single - Something in the Air 03.04.2026 36mnt

  Mezza & Craig are back, joined by Mikey Kay & Stuart Clyde, for a Good Friday treat.... to take an in depth look at the final single from Fish's "Internal Exile" album, "Something in the Air".Chat includes the b-sides, artwork, and if this track was the right choice to be a single. The episode concludes with listener comments on all 3 singles from "Internal Exile" from the Planet Marzipan Facebook group chat.
• 156. Charting the Single - Credo 31.03.2026 25mnt

  Mezza & Craig are, once again, joined by Mikey Kay & Stuart Clyde to take an in depth look at the second single from Fish's "Internal Exile" album, the anthemic "Credo".Chat includes the b-sides, artwork, video and legacy of this classic track. Keyboard player, Stuart, gives his musical take on the track too.Coming soon - Charting the Single - Something in the Air ! :-)
• 155. Charting the Single - Internal Exile 24.03.2026 29mnt

  Craig & Mezza are joined by Mikey Kay & Stuart Clyde (of StillMarillion) to take an in-depth look at Fish's first single from his second solo album - Internal Exile.Chat includes history of the song and its patriotic origins, early versions, b-sides, the artwork, video and much more.Look out for the next episode, focussing on the "Credo" single, soon.