Best Weekend Grooves Podcasts (2025)

Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McCrystal, 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 ep…

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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 McCrystal, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Weekend Grooves Live from the Schoolhouse 2:36:02

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

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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

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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

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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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Weekend Grooves Live from the Schoolhouse 1:37:47

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Thanks to Steve Bogan, Yossi, Nate, Callum, Niamh, Brooke, Paul, Gamlor, Sox, Tracey and Jolly and K for being supporters of the cast!By Alex McDOnald

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Weekend Grooves Live from the Schoolhouse 2:22:00

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More live mixing from the legendary Schoolhouse in Clareville!By Weekend Grooves

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Weekend Grooves Live from the Schoolhouse 2:53:20

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Hi there, recording of my live show from the Schoolhouse - Feb 12th. Big shout out to the crew that keeps me going: Paul from Brissy, Chazza Kilo, Stephen Monty, Yossy, Gamlor, SOX and misses WG - Brooke.By Weekend Grooves

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88. Planet Marzipan Meets Anne-Marie Forker 50:28

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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 he…

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87. Charting the Single - Warm Wet Circles 25:51

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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...." !…

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86. Charting the Single - Sugar Mice 29:58

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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 W…

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85. Charting the Single - Incommunicado 32:47

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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…

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84. Welcome to the Garden Party - Milton Keynes Bowl 1:29:16

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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 Rothe…

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83. Fish - Field of Crows - Locked and Loaded, Safety Off. 1:47:46

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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 o…

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Weekend Grooves Live from the Schoolhouse 2:22:09

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A recording of the set from Jan 29th at the legendary Schoolhouse

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82. h - Ice Cream Genius - Wake up... and smell the beans 1:26:45

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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 fe…

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81. The Web UK Meets Planet Marzipan Meets Darren Newitt 1:12:57

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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 c…

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80. This Strange Engine - Part 2 - Madam I'm Adam 57:02

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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 pa…

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79. This Strange Engine - Part 1 - Stole A Fire 1:09:33

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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…

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78. 2024 - The Year in Review - The Tribute Bands 48:16

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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 pleas…

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77. 2024 - The Year in Review - Part Two 1:19:07

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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 list…

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76. 2024 - The Year in Review - Part One 59:57

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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 202…

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75. Steve Hogarth - SPQR Live in Rome (and Liverpool) 46:12

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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 t…

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74. The Remains of the Weekend - Port Zelande 2023 1:01:38

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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 [email protected]…