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 [email protected]
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Planet Marzipan Podcast A Marillion And Fish Podcast
This is a podcast by a group of lifelong friends and appreciators of music discussing the greatest progressive rock bands, album by album.
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Planet Music. 16. Autumn Playlist 2025
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1:17:36The 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/…
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Episode 162 - Pink Floyd Part 22, A Momentary Lapse of Reason Remixed and Updated 2019
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43:05Episode 162 – Pink Floyd Part 22, A Momentary Lapse of Reason Remixed and Updated 2019In this episode the group considers the updated version of Pink Floyd’s A Momentary Lapse of Reason. This is an album that was originally made to be “of its time.” It seems that Gilmour and company thought that maybe it didn’t quite stand the test of time that way…
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138. How We Live - Dry Land - Part 1 - Driving Out Into The Darkness
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1:43:29The 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, di…
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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.
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137. Planet Marzipan Meets Stillmarillion's Stuart Clyde
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1:26:49Join 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 …
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Ian Mosley and Lucy Jordache, join the PM boys to announce the 2026 UK tour dates! A full list of dates and Ian's reaction to the schedule are included in this update! Join the PM guys for a live Zoom call for fan reaction to this announcement, on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at around 8pm - keep an eye on the Planet Marzipan Facebook group for full …
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Episode 161 - Pink Floyd Part 21, Animals 2022 Remix
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49:33Episode 161 – Pink Floyd Part 21, Animals 2022 RemixUpfront apologies for the tense energy at the beginning of this otherwise charming episode considering the 2022 remix of Pink Floyd’s Animals. The backstory of this remix involves some now-standard drama from the band members. Once past that, however, the Palaver group find this remix to be a brea…
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Planet Music. 15. Julian Lennon - Help Yourself
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1:29:38A 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, b…
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SCS36 - The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Oct 2024
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9:10Special Concert Series 36 – The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Oct 2024A blast from the past on a tangent! In October 2024, Joe and Sarah went to see The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas. This is decidedly not prog, but still of interest to the members of the Palaver. Here we share this short conversation about a very interesting and fun concert from a band…
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SCS35 - Marillion Weekend Bonus Chat with Planet Marzipan Guest, Graeme
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18:23Special Concert Series 35 – Marillion Weekend Bonus Chat with Planet Marzipan Guest Graeme Here is a brief, fun look back to the Marillion Weekend in Port Zelande 2025. Joe had the immense pleasure to meet Graeme and his son on the bus from the airport to Port Zelande. An immediate friendship was born that was confirmed as the two kept running into…
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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.
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135. Charting the Single - Uninvited Guest
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31:39The 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!
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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!…
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133. Fellini Days - This Trip Never Ends.
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1:45:20Craig & 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.…
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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.
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Planet Music. 14. The Dear Hunter - Migrant
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1:54:41Join 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 tim…
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Up Pompeii! - a video chat of reactions to Marillions Big Announcement
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44:06Listen in to a Planet Marzipan Zoom call following Marillions Pompeii announcement, featuring amongst others, Lucy Jordache, Tim Sidwell and Mark Marillion Kennedy. A video episode for those of you who like to see what is going on as well as listen..... :-)
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Back in October Steve Hogarth played his first h Natural gig in the USA. Mike & Ruiari Barton travelled across to catch it at the ProgStock weekend. Join Mezza & Craig as they catch up with the boys to get the full lowdown on this historic weekend. Thanks to Linda Heath for allowing us to use her fantastic picture of h for this episode.…
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131. Sounds That Can't Be Made - Part 2 - Something That Might Amuse
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50:36Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephanie Bradley & Darren Moore to conclude the Sounds that can't be Made in-depth review. Part 2 includes the artwork, formats, making of's, tour and much more. It wouldn't be a Planet Marzipan review without listener comments...and there were lots to choose from! This episode concludes with some of the highlights from…
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Planet Music. 13. Kathleen Edwards - Asking For Flowers - Was Your Darkest Day As Dark As This One?
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1:20:51Welcome to the latest episode of our sister podcast... The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Canadian singer songwriter, Kathleen Edwards' third album "Asking for Flowers", released in 2008. The background to this emotional record, a track by track review and the stories behind some of the lyrics are all included in this round tab…
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130. Sounds That Can't Be Made - Part 1 - Heading West and Climbing
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1:53:52Mezza & Craig are joined by, Lucy Jordache, Stephanie Bradley, James Levey, Darren Moore and Ian Mosley to talk all things "Sounds That Can't Be Made". From the albums difficult conception to its release, taking in a roundtable track by track review - it's a lively discussion, with Ian's memories of the recording making this an extra special episod…
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129. Marillion at Kernowfornia Festival 2025
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Planet Music. 12. The Cure - Disintegration - The Kiss of Treachery
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1:58:29The latest episode of our sister podcast - Planet Music The Planet Music guys are joined by guest reviewer, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, for a roundtable review of The Cure's 1989, eighth album, "Disintegration". A lengthy chat includes the background to the album, videos, live performance, a track by track review and a look at the legacy of this gloomy…
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128. When Derek Met Tony - Another Skyline Drifter...
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1:03:32Mezza & Craig are joined by Simon Heldreich, from the "Behind the Lines" Genesis podcast (a Revelation Station Podcast) to look at Fish's collaborations with Tony Banks - from the albums "Soundtracks" and "Still". In a light hearted chat the guys talk about Simons love for Marillion, Tony & Derek's collaboration, lyrics, promo videos and lots more …
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Special Episode - Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas, Sept 2025
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49:32Special Episode – Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas Sept 2025We at the Palaver were very happy to welcome Tom Brislin, Joe Deninzon, and Dan McGowan of Kansas to our show. It’s always a pleasure when we get to touch base with these fine musicians who are doing such a tremendous job of carrying the legacy of Kansas. Our conversation covers the usu…
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It's our second birthday today! - so here is the 3rd episode to launch today! Craig & Mezza are joined by Grae & Mikey to chat all things Planet Marzipan - history, reviews, highlights and listener feedback - as well as Planet Music too. Thanks for listening - we really appreciate it!
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The PM guys are back for a mini -pod with Stephen Wicks, Mikie Kay, Mark McCormac, Kieron Buxton & Stuart Clyde to take in in depth look at Fish's fourth solo single "The Company". Chat about this limited release includes track listings, artwork, formats, chart performance, as well as a track by track review.…
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125. Charting the Single - A Gentleman's Excuse Me
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26:21The PM guys are back for a mini -pod with Stephen Wicks, Mikie Kay, Mark McCormac, Kieron Buxton & Stuart Clyde to take in in depth look at Fish's third solo single "A Gentleman's Excuse Me". Chat includes track listings, artwork, formats, promo video, chart performance, as well as a track by track review. Another mini-pod will be along, very soon.…
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Special Episode - Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan of The Tea Club, Sep 2025
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44:11Special Episode - Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan from The Tea Club Sept 2025In advance of their double-bill show at The Kennett Flash in October 2025, the Palaver were thrilled to welcome Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan from The Tea Club. While Joe and Dan are both current members of Kansas, these projects are n…
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Planet Music. 11. Billy Joel - The Stranger
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1:30:08Our latest episode from our sister podcast... The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Billy Joel's 1977, breakthrough album, "The Stranger". Inspired by the recent HBO documentary about Billy, a lengthy chat incudes, the lead up to the album, album sessions, artwork, it's legacy and a track by track review. Look out for a new episod…
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The PM guys are back for a mini -pod with Stephen Wicks, Mikie Kay, Mark McCormac, Kieron Buxton & Stuart Clyde to take in in depth look at Fish's second solo single "Big Wedge". Chat includes track listings, artwork, formats, chart performance, as well as a track by track review. Look out for more "Charting the Single" mini-pods soon.…
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The PM guys are back for a mini -pod with Stephen Wicks, Mikie Kay, Mark McCormac, Kieron Buxton & Stuart Clyde to take in in depth look at Fish's first solo single "State of Mind". Chat includes track listings, artwork, formats, chart performance, as well as a track by track review. Look out for more "Charting the Single" mini-pods soon.…
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Episode 160 - Fish Part 12, Internal Exile 2024 Remix
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1:12:50Episode 160 – Fish Part 12, Internal Exile 2024 RemixThe group continues with the second of Fish’s 2024 remixes, covering Internal Exile. While presenting a more light-handed remix this album still reveals some surprises. The Palaver generally finds a lot of joy in revisiting this classic Fish record that really showed him coming into his own. We h…
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122. 1988 - A Parting of the Ways (The One Where Derek Leaves The Band...)
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1:07:55Craig & Mezza are joined by Mark McCormac, Guy Vickers, Claude Attard & Keith Wickenden to discuss Fish leaving Marillion in 1988. A lengthy chat includes a mix of facts, rumour and opinion from all the panel, around this huge change in Marillo world. From the Clutching tour, via Fife Aid and Dalnagar Castle to the press release in September 1988. …
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Planet Music. 10. Hurts - Happiness
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1:32:49Our new sister podcast episode. Join the Planet Music guys, Mikie, Grae, Craig & Mezza, as they take a look at the first album from the British duo, Hurts, Happiness, from 2010. A lengthy chat includes the origins of the band and album, a track by track review (including the seven singles taken from it!), gig memories, David Sneddon and much more b…
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121. Planet Marzipan Meets YouTube Legend Jim Newstead
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55:38Join 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…
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120. Planet Marzipan on Kino - A Wonderous Tale
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1:41:26Mezza & 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 a…
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Planet Music. 9. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms - So Many Different Worlds
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1:43:26Our 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 …
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119. Steve Rothery on Bioscope's Gentō
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1:05:50Listen 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…
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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…
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Planet Music. 8. Steven Wilson - The Overview
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1:34:28Episode 8 of our sister podcast - Planet Music The 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 …
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117. A Just for the Record Special - The New Racket Records Vinyl Releases
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1:05:04Mezza & 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 Ken…
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116. Marillion Weekend 2003 - Let's Try That Again!
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1:08:07Joining 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 We…
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Planet Music. 7. Toy Matinee - Toy Matinee
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1:23:10The 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/…
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115. Marillion Weekend 2002 - A Brave Move ?
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1:19:16A 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 t…
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114. Marillion Weekends - Wish You Were Here?
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1:22:59The 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!)…
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Planet Music. 6. Pet shop Boys - Behaviour
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1:49:54The 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 thi…
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Bonus Episode - Apple TV's Foundation, Season 3 Preview
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40:28Bonus Episode – Apple TV’s Foundation, Season 3 PreviewSPOILER ALERT!This podcast is recommended for people who have both seen the TV show (seasons 1 and 2) AND read the source novels (all of them).Joe and Sarah take a moment to look ahead at Season 3 of Apple TV’s Foundation series. On the back of yet another rewatch of Season 2 and armed with Sea…
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Bonus Episode - Apple TV's Foundation, Season 2 Recap
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59:20Bonus Episode – Apple TV’s Foundation, Season 2 RecapSPOILER ALERT!This podcast is recommended for people who have both seen the TV show (seasons 1 and 2) AND read the source novels (all of them).Joe and Sarah explore the second season of the Apple TV series Foundation. This is a free-ranging palaver on many different aspects of the Foundation, bot…
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113. P.M. Book Club - A Playground of Broken Hearts - Andrew Wild and Gregory Spawton
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57:12Mezza & 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 featur…
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