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Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Planet Marzipan Podcasts
149 episodes
1 day ago
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 planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
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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 planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
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Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Planet Music. 14. The Dear Hunter - Migrant

Join 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 time, the Planet Music review of Julian Lennon's "Help Yourself" album.

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3 days ago
1 hour 54 minutes 41 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Up Pompeii! - a video chat of reactions to Marillions Big Announcement

Listen 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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3 days ago
44 minutes 6 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Big News! Marillion to play Pompeii!

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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3 days ago
12 minutes 5 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
132. h Natural @ Progstock 2025

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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6 days ago
44 minutes 47 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
131. Sounds That Can't Be Made - Part 2 - Something That Might Amuse

Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephanie Badley & 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 the Planet Marzipan Facebook group chat/feedback.

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1 week ago
50 minutes 36 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Planet Music. 13. Kathleen Edwards - Asking For Flowers - Was Your Darkest Day As Dark As This One?

Welcome 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 table review.

Check back in 2 weeks for the next episode.


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2 weeks ago
1 hour 20 minutes 51 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
130. Sounds That Can't Be Made - Part 1 - Heading West and Climbing

Mezza & 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 episode !

Look out for part 2 next week!


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2 weeks ago
1 hour 53 minutes 52 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
129. Marillion at Kernowfornia Festival 2025

Mezza & Craig are joined by Emma Mills, Leo Trimming, Craig Allinson and Andy King to reminisce on the Kernowfornia 2025 festival in Looe, Cornwall, UK.

Chat includes the festival set up - the line up - other bands and of course, Marillions Friday headline set!

This episode also features on the spot reports from Mark Owens and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood - direct from the festival site.


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3 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes 12 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Planet Music. 12. The Cure - Disintegration - The Kiss of Treachery

The 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 classic.

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1 month ago
1 hour 58 minutes 29 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
128. When Derek Met Tony - Another Skyline Drifter...

Mezza & 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 besides.


To catch more from the Behind the Lines podcast visit https://www.revelationstationpodcast.com/episodes

- where you will also find an alternative version of this episode (later this week) on which the PM guys talk of their love for Genesis!

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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes 32 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
127. Second Birthday Episode ! :-)

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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1 month ago
51 minutes 40 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
126. Charting the Single - The Company

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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1 month ago
19 minutes 52 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
125. Charting the Single - A Gentleman's Excuse Me

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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1 month ago
26 minutes 21 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Planet Music. 11. Billy Joel - The Stranger

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 episode in 2 weeks time.

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1 month ago
1 hour 30 minutes 8 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
124. Charting the Single - Big Wedge

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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1 month ago
37 minutes 12 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
123. Charting the Single - State of Mind

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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1 month ago
29 minutes 22 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
122. 1988 - A Parting of the Ways (The One Where Derek Leaves The Band...)

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. There is a lot to discuss!

The result of this, of course, is the arrival of Steve Hogarth to front the band and Dereks solo career......

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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes 55 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
Planet Music. 10. Hurts - Happiness

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 besides.


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1 month ago
1 hour 32 minutes 49 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
121. Planet Marzipan Meets YouTube Legend Jim Newstead

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 his channel, alongside his love for Marillion, with the PM guys.

Visit Adventures in Music at https://www.youtube.com/jimnewstead

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2 months ago
55 minutes 38 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
120. Planet Marzipan on Kino - A Wonderous Tale

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 and gig memories - as well as their pop/prog legacy.



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2 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes 26 seconds

Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
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 planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com