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
Mezza & Craig are back from Pompeii and they've gathered a group of friends around to review the historic concerts on Pompeii - Ian Mosley, Lucy Jordache, Stephanie Bradley, Thomas Schommers , Leo Trimming , Stu Chandler and Grae Tennick, look back on a wonderful weekend. Part one focusses on the Ian & Lucys view of events, with help from Stephanie. Ian gives the inside scoop on both nights at this historic venue - including his "Release" on the Sunday night! :-) Part Two, next week, includes detailed reviews of the weekend and the gigs as well as some on the spot reporting ! :-)
Craig & Mezza are joined by Mikey Kay, Stuart Clyde, Stuart Mitchell & Jeff Schuelke to take an in depth look the Fish's "Never Mind the Bullocks" Extended Play, released in 1992. Chat includes the artwork, promo, formats and an in depth track by track review. Mikey also gives a chart insight into what was around at the time of release.
he PM guys take a look at A Perfect Circle's second album "Thirteenth Step" released in 2003. Chat includes background to this U.S. band, origins of the sound and band members, as well as a full track by track review. Mikey is on hand to give an insight into what was around in the charts at the time of release. What do you think of this album? Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567
Join Mezza & Craig as they catch up with fans who attended dates on the recent tour in Germany for the full lowdown of the fun and frolics! Kathrin Roike, Kathrine Elster, Seamus Colgan & Gunter Schote join the guys to discuss the shows they attended - Beware the conversation includes SETLIST SPOLIERS that may, or may not, give clues as to what the band might play in Pompeii!
Craig & Mezza are joined by the man behind the Digital Front Row Club, James Levey, as well as Mikey Kay & Grae Tennick, to take a look at the latest 2 DFRC releases: 5 Philharmonic, Liverpool, England - 23rd November 2021 6 Vooruit, Ghent, Belgium - 19th May 1997 The first, a rowdy set from the "Light at the End of the Tunnel" tour - with the band and audience in the mood for a party. The second, a fantastic set from the "This Strange Engine" tour, that includes a full band version of "The Bell in the Sea" and a rare outing for "Hope for the Future"! James also teases what may be coming from the DFRC in the future! The episode rounds out with a taster track from each release - "King" & "Man of a Thousand Faces". Visit Marillion.com or https://marillionofficial.bandcamp.com for more details.
Join the Planet Music team as they take a look at the 2021 release by Frost* - Day & Age. Chat includes the background to this post Covid album - session players, band history, an in-depth track by track review, formats and chart chat. The album features 3 stellar session drummers, Pat Mastelotto, Darby Todd & Kaz Rodriguez, alongside the band line up of Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell & Nathan King. A modern prog classic? What do you think of this album? Let us know in the comments.
The PM guys meet Aziz Ibrahim and Dalbir Singh Rattan, amazing musicians and members of the h band. In a relaxed and honest chat, hear about memories of the h band on tour, favourite gigs and venues, setlists and much more. Current projects are also discussed including Aziz's upcoming tour and re-issue (on vinyl and streaming) of his Lahore to Longsight album. For full details visit https://www.facebook.com/azizibrahimmusic/?locale=en_GB Steve Hogarth also pops in later on to catch up with his fellow band mates :-) H Band Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070499402595&locale=en_GB
Mezza & Craig are joined by Lucy Jordache, James Levey, Mark McCormac, Nathan Page & Mikey Kay to take an in depth look at the re-issue of Marillion's "No One Can" single - taken from the "Six of One..." compilation album. Later in the conversation, Ian Mosley joins the chat to give his recollections on this period of the bands history. The episode concludes with Lucy reciting the lyrics of the song and the PM boys dive into listener comments on the 2 singles from "Six of One..."
Nat Merrick joins the Planet Music regulars to take in in-depth look at Phoebe Bridgers 2020 album "Punisher". Chat includes background to the album - released at the height of the first Covid lockdown - a full track by track review, Bridgers' work with other artists and much more besides. This episode was recorded and released almost instantly, and it may lack some of the edits, you might expect to hear! What do you think of this album? Join the discussion on the Planet Music Facebook page.
The Planet Marzipan boys are back with another Charting the Single episode - taking a look at Marillions cover of Rare Bird's "Sympathy". Lucy Jordache, James Levey, Mark McCormac, Nathan Page & Mikey Kay are also on hand to give their views on the single, b-sides, artwork and much more..... Mikey gives a chart update of songs that were around at the time of release and the episode concludes with Lucy reciting the lyrics in her own inimitable style.
Something for the weekend. Join Craig as he spins off on this separate adventure with a brand new podcast away from the mothership. In this episode we have a gang of Marzipan regulars Mikie Kay, Stu Chandler, Mark Kennedy and Stephanie Bradley joining to discuss their first science fiction loves, what is happening with some of our beloved franchises plus the latest news on Doctor Who's future. Unlike Planet Music this podcast isn't planned to be repeated on this channel so there will be a link to it's new home once the series is launched.
Mezza & Craig get some friends around to review the new Marillion.com Deluxe Edition box set. James Levey, Gary Page, Stuart Chandler, Grae Tennick and Mikey Kay help to dive in to this packed boxed set. Chat covers the 2026 remix, the documentary, the 5:1 surround mix, demo versions, live at Shepherds Bush gig and the Shot in the Dark film - not to mention the new essay in the book! If you have your copy join the discussion on the Planet Marzipan Facebook page. If you don't....visit Marillion.com to get a copy! :-)
Join the PM guys as they get together with guest, Anton Witter, to review Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's 1996 album 'Universal". Chat includes a roundtable track review, background to and the legacy of, this album, something of a departure from the original OMD sound. This episode is released unedited! Check out our guest's page here... Music | Anton Witter
The PM team are back, to conclude their look back at Fish's final studio album, Weltschmerz. Joined by Stuart Chandler, Paul Cavander, Stuart Mitchell and Andy McIntosh as well as Seamus Colgan, later in the the episode, the chat continues and includes the final tracks on this epic double album as well as a look back to its legacy. The episode concludes with listener comments on the final chapter of Fish's recording career.
The PM team are back, to take look back at Fish's final studio album, Weltschmerz. Joined by Stuart Chandler, Paul Cavander, Stuart Mitchell and Andy McIntosh - the guys discuss this historic album, with the benefit of hindsight, post the "Road to the Isles" tour, to gauge it's legacy, now the dust has settled. Have Craig & Mezza changed their view on this album? What do the panel think of it? Listen in to find out...... Look out for part 2 of this discussion next week, including listener comments...
Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Release Day Review! The PM team are back with a new slant on the format - Release Day Review - the guys review Paul McCartney's eagerly awaited new album - The Boys of Dungeon Lane. It was released today, 29 May 2026 - here is our roundtable review - autobiographical classic, or a man with nothing new to say? Listen in to find out...... What do you think of this album? Join the discussion on the Planet Music Podcast facebook group. The guys will be back in two weeks time with another new episode.
Join Craig & Mezza as they hit the road for a weekend of 2 different Marillion tribute band gigs in under 24 hours! A packed episode includes detailed reviews of both gigs alongside interviews with Mark Colton (from Marquee Square Heroes) and Les Bennett and Mark Crinigan ( from Cillirion) as well as Scott Evans, from the Artisan Tap venue, in Stoke on Trent - location of the Cillirion gig, in this very episode! For more Marquee Square Heroes info visit marqueesquareheroes.com For more Cillirion info visit www.facebook.com/cillirion For Artisan Tap info visit www.artisantap.com
Joining Craig & Mezza this week are Mark Mitchell and Stuart Clyde from Scottish Marillion tribute, StillMarillion. Chat includes the bands 18+ years of covering the fantastic music of our heroes - from line up changes, through building a following in the UK and branching out into other countries. The guys also talk about the new StillMarillion live album - streaming now - Unreal to Reel - and their exciting plans for the rest of 2026 and beyond...
The Planet Music team are joined by Gary Page to review David Ford's album from 2010 - Let the Hard Times Roll. The guys chat about the origins of the album - from the E.P. releases that preceded it, through the gigs around the time and a a track by track review - all with the added insight of Gary, who appears on the album and is a stalwart of Ford's live band across the years! The team will be back in just over 2 weeks - on Friday 29th May - with a very special episode!
Craig & Mezza are joined by Leo Trimming, Guy Vickers , Stuart Chandler and Scott Evans to take look back at Marillions first long form live video - Recital of the Script - recorded in 1983. Chat includes memories of the "Script" tour - buying the release on video cassette - VHS and Betamax - the release of the "Video E.P. " and a track by track review. Scott also tells us why he chose this film for a screening in his Artisan Tap - venue - in Stoke, UK
