Best Planet Marzipan Podcast A Marillion And Fish Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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127. Second Birthday Episode ! :-) 51:40

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1d ago51:40

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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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126. Charting the Single - The Company 19:52

1d ago19:52

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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 26:21

1d ago26:21

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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 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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Planet Music. 11. Billy Joel - The Stranger 1:30:08

5d ago1:30:08

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Our 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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124. Charting the Single - Big Wedge 37:12

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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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123. Charting the Single - State of Mind 29:22

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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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122. 1988 - A Parting of the Ways (The One Where Derek Leaves The Band...) 1:07:55

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Craig & 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 1:32:49

20d ago1:32:49

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Our 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 55:38

23d ago55:38

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Join 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 1:41:26

30d ago1:41:26

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Mezza & 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 1:43:26

1M ago1:43:26

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Our 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 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

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Listen 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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118. Brave at the BBC with Steven Rainey 50:50

1M ago50:50

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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 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

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Episode 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 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

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Mezza & 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! 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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Joining 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 1:23:10

2M ago1:23:10

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The 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 ? 1:19:16

2M ago1:19:16

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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 t…

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114. Marillion Weekends - Wish You Were Here? 1:22:59

2M ago1:22:59

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The 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 1:49:54

3M ago1:49:54

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The 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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113. P.M. Book Club - A Playground of Broken Hearts - Andrew Wild and Gregory Spawton 57:12

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Mezza & 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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112. The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra) - Living With a Name 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

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Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McChrystal, and Mikie Kay for an in depth review of The Thieving Magpie - double live album. Chat includes the background to the album - short timescales for delivery - overdubs - artwork - track selection and the gigs featured. Fish's departure from the band is briefly covered - It will get it's own e…

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111. Charting the Single - Freaks (Live) & Kayleigh (Live) 18:14

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Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McChrystal, and Mikie Kay for a Charting the Single episode - Freaks (Live) / Kayleigh (Live). Chat covers the stories around the release of this single - formats - artwork - and more. Its a great taster for the Thieving Magpie - an episode about this live album - follows REALLY soon...…

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Planet Music. 5. Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse of Reason - The New Wind of Change 1:22:57

3M ago1:22:57

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Episode 5 of our sister podcast Planet Music. Hope you enjoy. The Planet Music guys are back again to cast their eyes and ears over Pink Floyd's first post Waters album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" from 1987. Chat includes the background to the album and tour, a track by track review, the artwork and imagery surrounding this 'rebirth" of Floyd. Is…

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110. Less is More - Part 2 - Shattered Reflections 1:02:07

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The PM guys are joined by Tim Sidwell, Darren Newitt and Mike Barton, to conclude their look at the "Less is More" album and tour. Chat includes the sleeve artwork, album formats, the live tour and the "Live from Cadogan Hall" Film / Live Album. Tim gives his insight into the filming of these 2 landmark gigs. No album review on PM would be complete…

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109. Less is More - Part 1 - The Way We're Wired 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton & Darren Newitt to review the "Less is More" album. Controversial or a Classic? Chat includes the origins of the album - a track by tack review - alternate song suggestions and the legacy of this project. How many different ways can the guys avoid saying the word "Reinterpretation"? Listen on to …

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Planet Music. 4. Simple Minds - New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84 1:21:58

3M ago1:21:58

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Here is episode 4 of our Sister Podcast - Planet Music. Join Grae Tennick, Mikey Kay, Craig Houston & Mezza as they take a look at Simple Minds 1982 album "New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84.". An in-depth chat includes the origins and stories around the album, a track by track review, artwork, tour information and a look at the legacy of this break out al…

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108. Marillion Weekend 2025 - Leicester - Part 2 - The Tribute Bands - Recital of the Script 2:00:15

4M ago2:00:15

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Originally planned as a bonus episode but now expanded to a 2 hour behemoth - Craig and Mezza turn their attention to the tribute bands that played at the Leicester Weekend 2025 - Mr Punch, StillMarillion, Glass Satellites and Marquee Square Heroes - Steve Gutteridge and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood are on hand to help the PM guys review the gigs. This e…

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107. Marillion Weekend 2025 - Leicester - Part 1 - The Invisible Heart 1:28:16

4M ago1:28:16

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Mezza & Craig look back on a fantastic weekend in Leicester with the help of Lucy Jordache, Gary Page, Steve Gutteridge, John Farrand & Stuart Chandler. A lively chat includes the 2 fantastic Marillion gigs at De Montfort Hall, Lucy's Audience with...., the seven (!) tribute band gigs across the weekend and lots of other shenanigans! Part 2 follows…

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Planet Music. 3. Queen - Hot Space - Let's Catch On To The Groove 1:29:44

4M ago1:29:44

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Episode 3 of our sister podcast! Join Grae Tennick, Mikey Kay, Craig Houston & Mezza as they take a look at Queens 1982 album "Hot Space". 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 maligned album. What do you think of this album? Join the discussion in our…

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106. Happiness is the Road - Part 3 - Fabulously Odd 1:12:01

4M ago1:12:01

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Craig & Mezza round off their look into all things "Happiness is the Road" with the help of James Levey, Felicity Pryke, Nathan Page and Grae Tennick. Part 3 features chat about the album tour, the artwork, the formats and poses the question - Is it really a double album?

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105. Happiness is the Road - Part 2 - The Hard Shoulder - The Distance From New York to Yorkshire 52:49

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Mezza & Craig return to the Happiness is the Road album to review "The Hard Shoulder" album. Nathan Page, Felicity Pryke, James Levey and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood join the guys again for a track by track review and lots more besides... Find out why this album means so much to "Barnsley" as well as his "alternate" track listing! Hear about Felicity's …

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Planet Music. 2. Elton John - Blue Moves - Do You Really Change Me, or Am I Going Crazy? 1:15:27

4M ago1:15:27

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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 trac…

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104. Happiness is the Road - Part 1 - Essence - The Treasures of the Earth 1:11:50

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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 -…

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Planet Music. 1. Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love - And We Will Carry War No More 1:02:19

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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". …

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103. Sunsets on Empire - The Lines We Had Crossed. 1:39:31

5M ago1:39:31

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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…

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102. Planet Marzipan Meets Egbert Derix 53:39

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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 (!)…

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101. Misplaced Childhood at 40 - Reborn in the Shadow of the Magpie 1:41:00

5M ago1:41:00

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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…

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100. Planet Marzipan Meets Pete Trewavas 1:09:59

5M ago1:09:59

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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. Mezz…

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99. Planet Marzipan Meet Up in PZ 42:08

6M ago42:08

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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!

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98. Planet Marzipan Meets Vanessa Kennedy 25:32

6M ago25:32

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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.…

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97. Another Fine Menu - Port Zelande 2025 - Review - Part 3 55:41

6M ago55:41

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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 …

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96. Keep The Faith - Port Zelande 2025 - Review - Part 2 58:04

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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 Gie…

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95. Take Me to the Fantastic Place - Port Zelande 2025 - Review - Part 1 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

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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 - espec…

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94. Road to the Isles U.K. Tour - Part 2 - The Final Fling 1:10:04

6M ago1:10:04

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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 list…

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93. Road to the Isles U.K. Tour - Part 1 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

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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 o…

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92. Planet Marzipan Meets Diz Minnitt and Pride of Passion 1:16:58

7M ago1:16:58

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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…

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91. The Making of The Making of's - Holidays in Eden and An Hour Before It's Dark. 57:25

7M ago57:25

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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 includ…

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90. Stephanie Bradley and The Original Spreadsheet Corner! 20:59

7M ago20:59

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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 wee…

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89.Market Dome Heroes - A Port Zelande 2025 Preview 48:01

7M ago48:01

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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 Mar…