Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Join Mezza & Craig as they chat to Andrew Wild about his new book focussing on the early 80s wave of prog rock and centering around the Marquee club in London - "A Mirror of Dreams - The Progressive Rock Revival 1981 - 1983". Gregory Spawton from Kingmaker Publishing (and Big Big Train) is also on hand to give some first hand tales of the time as well as the story behind the genesis of the book. As well as lots of stories from the time the book features some wonderful photos (many previously unseen) of the origins of Marillion, Pallas, I.Q. , Twelfth Night, Solstice & Pendragon. The book is available to order at Burning Shed https://burningshed.com/andrew-wild_a-mirror-of-dreams_book Neil Cockles band, referred to in this episode, is The Mighty Bard. https://themightybard.bandcamp.com

Join Mezza, Andrew Barnsley Wood, Mark Owens, Vicky Dudman & Nathan Page as they tell Craig all about the weekend he missed, watching StillMarillion play 2 gigs in one day at the Y Theatre - One h era, and one Fish era. Barnsley & Vicky also caught Splintering Heart live the night before at the Musician, in Leicester. The first 30 minutes include soundcheck and interviews with Mark Mitchell and Martin Jakubski from StillMarillion. From 30 minutes in a roundtable discussion of the weekend and the setlists of all 3 gigs are reviewed. Email us at Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com Photo credits - Gary Kirrage, Tracy Kirrage, Mike Barton, Chris Hobbs, Andrew Latham and Robert Stuart-Jack.

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat to the Web UK's Anne Bond. Chat includes Annes stories about first hearing the band, meeting her husband to be through a Marillion link, Web UK tales and how she ended up on a Marillion CD! Join The Web UK via this link https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/webuk.htm

Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton, Tim Sidwell & Nathan Page to look at the live side of the Somewhere Else album. Talk includes the SE tour, gig memories and Tims recollections on filming the fantastic "Somewhere in London" shows.

The PM team are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton, Tim Sidwell & Nathan Page to take an in depth look at the Somewhere Else album. Talk includes, the genesis of the album, the proposed E.P. follow up to Marbles, track by track analysis and much more. Look out for part 2 next week.

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat to Ian Mosley. A very relaxed chat includes Cruise to the Edge, Ian's musician heroes, tour stories, Hackett memories, Ian's plans for the rest of this year and why he is not quite ready to run for president....yet. Ian's wife, Lucy Jordache, joins the conversation later on for that perennial question...."are Supertramp prog?".

The PM team welcome back Gary Foalle and Edwin Ammerlaan to take an in-depth look at Fish's "Suits" album. Hear tales of the "Toile", "Outpatients" and "Suits" tours, from the albums inception in 1992 through to the 1994 release. Along the way chat includes the split from Polydor records, the ill fated supergroup and the formation of Dick Brothers Records. Not to mention a track by track review and the return of "Just for the Record"!

Do you remember the first time? Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephanie Bradley, Lucy Jordache and Andrew Barnsley Wood to reminisce about the first Port Zelande Marillion Weekend way back in 2007! Chat includes: How the band decided on Port Zelande for a location, What is it like to attend a PZ weekend? and Can Barnsley actually remember the weekend? The "Friends", "Family" & "This Strange Engine - Live at Port Zelande" live albums are also discussed in depth. As well as support bands & other events that weekend. Please visit our Facebook group Planet Marzipan - A Marillion & Fish Podcast at https://www.facebook.com/groups/238339422155058 to let us know your favourite convention setlist.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephen Wicks, Tim Sidwell & Graham Tennick for a Mini-Pod discussing the second single from the Fugazi album, Assassing. Chat includes tales of TV appearances, chart performance, sleeve design, track by track analysis and much more. If you would like to join us for a future episode of "Charting the Single" email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what your first Marillion or Fish single was.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Stephen Wicks, Tim Sidwell and Graham Tennick for a "Charting the Single" mini pod looking at the first single from the Fugazi album, "Punch & Judy". A lively chat includes memories of picking up the single, track listings, picture discs, videos, TV appearances and much more besides. If you would be interested in joining us for a future "Charting the Single" - please email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com - and let us know what your first Marillion or Fish single was.

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat to the lead singer of both StillMarillion and the Steve Rothery Band, Martin Jakubski! Martin talks about the origins of StillMarillion and how he became the singer in the Rothery band. Martin also discusses his love of all eras of Marillion and Fish's solo catalogue.

Mezza and Craig are joined by Graham Tennick and Mike Barton to put Fish's "Raingods with Zippos" album under the spotlight. A lively hour of chat covers the tour dates, live releases, a track by track review of the album and much more besides. Where does this album rank in Fish's catalogue for you? Email us at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

Join Craig & Mezza as they chat with Stephanie Bradley, the bands Convention Co-ordinator, Merch Queen and problem solver! Stephanie talks about how she first began working for the band, the complexities of convention planning, tales from the tour bus and lots more. Hear about Stephanies love of steam trains shared with her friend Martin Orford (Former keyboard player for IQ) - for further info take a look at this blog: ttps://www.railwayblogger.com/steam-locomotive-80150/?fbclid=IwAR2Fq-2t2KZtYPymkdQrxT-YkfBljc9EzW2gKWJguCE90exJ74JZo9KUZk0 And to help out restore the engine they have a just giving campaign: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/watercressline-80150?share=eyJvZ0Rlc2NyaXB0aW9uIjoiSGVscCB1cyByZXN0b3JlIEJSIFN0YW5kYXJkIGNsYXNzIDQgVGFuayAtIDgwMTUwIC0gSnVzdEdpdmluZyJ9&fbclid=IwAR3G8TT-5uqRHMIwBHXaHV1nD1Em1pt4BFs_iaKZEmdjX5oRW6m-IeH-hBM

Join Mezza & Craig as they chat to the band's archivist, James Levey. Chat includes how James first got access to the bands vault of writing demos and live recordings. James also gives an insight into how the "making of" albums are assembled as well as the selection of the bonus material for the remix/reissues. James also teases us with his list of the best Marillion songs you've never heard! :-)

Craig & Mezza are joined by Felicity Pryke to talk about more fan reaction to the Brave album. Hear why it's a very special album to Felicity. Chat also includes some listener emails and comments. How would Brave be if it was limited to a single LP?

Join Mezza & Craig as they discuss the Brave album. Joining the PM team again are Gary Foalle, Scott Evans & Gary Page. Talk includes the music, the live recordings, the Steven Wilson remix, the 5.1 mix and the vinyl versions. Look out for a special bonus episode later this week with fan feedback about this landmark album.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Scott Evans, Gary Page & Gary Foalle to discuss events leading up to the Brave album. Talk includes EMI records, Dave Meegan, Mike Hunter and the origins of the concept of Brave. Recording sessions at Chateau de Marouatte and Liverpool's Parr Street studios are also covered. Look out for part 2 in our next episode.

In the latest "Planet Marzipan meets..." Mezza & Craig chat to the man who makes the band look great - video producer and director, Tim Sidwell. Tim has been filming Marillion since 2004. His work has expanded to include all the promos and making of films, alongside the majority of the documentaries on the warners deluxe versions. Tim talks about his escapades filming our heroes and other bands too, including Steps! Update - The Stockholm h Natural show that Tim mentions in this episode was released as the bonus DVD with Friends, Romans. Thanks to Mark Kennedy for putting us straight on that! :-)

Mezza & Craig chat with Steve H about all things h, Ice Cream Genius, The H Band, Live Spirit/Live Body, Marillion, Trevor Horn, Friends Romans, The Corona Diaries and much more besides! In an action packed hour hear Steve talk about "The Unseen Hand" and possible plans for the next Marillion release! Thanks to Steve Hogarth for his time and generosity. Please let us know your thoughts about this or any of our episodes via email at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com.

Craig & Mezza are joined by Stephanie Bradley, from the Marillion team, and Mike Barton for the third in the "Charting the Single" series of mini-pods. Across this series the PM team take a look at the Marillion and Fish singles in detail, in chronological order. In this episode the team look at Marillion's third single, the great cucumber massacre AKA 'Garden Party'. Please email your thoughts or comments to Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com