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/keyboards of Kevin Gilbert. This lost classic is an aural journey - produced by Bottrell and sounds fantastic. Chat includes the origins of the projec...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 122
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 the biannual Port Zelande weekends. It was a big weekend for Fraser too - life changing. Listen in as the boys reminisce on this amazing weeken...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 115Ep. 121
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!) hear secrets about those early weekends, never told on a podcast, until now! :-) Coming soon - reviews of the 2002 Pontins Weekend and the 20...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 120
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 this album? Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 119
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 feature lots of great music, numerous personnel changes, the height of Marillion's popularity with the Misplaced Childhood album, the departure of Fish ...
Jul 08, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 118
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 episode at some point. As its a PM review - the episode concludes with listener thoughts on this live record.
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 117
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...
Jul 01, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 116
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 it a "clever forgery" (as grumpy Roger once said) or a rough diamond? What do you think of this album? Let us know in our Facebook group https://www....
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 115
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 without a few listener comments and this album certainly stirs up some strong feelings!
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 115
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 find out.....
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 114
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 album for the band. What do you think of this album? Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/ Our ...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 113
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 episode also features interviews with each band and updates on their upcoming gigs - featuring Craigs unique pronunciation of numerous European locatio...
Jun 10, 2025•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 112
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 soon......
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 111
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 Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/ Our next episode, in 2 weeks time, features Simple Minds "New Gold Dream (81, 82,...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 110
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?
May 27, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 109
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 love for one track in particular as well as James' insight into the origins of the tracks and Nathan gives his take on The Hard Shoulder. Look out...
May 20, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 108
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 track review, artwork, formats, the live shows and how this album might be viewed, in hindsight. What do you think of this album? Join the discussion in o...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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 - including the presale - and a track by track review. Look out for part 2 next week.
May 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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". This episode includes stories and background information about the band and this album, including a track by track review. Later in the episode ch...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 105
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 album too!
May 06, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 104
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 (!). For more information please visit www.egbertderix.com
Apr 29, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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 the tour, the cover art and the legacy of this wonderful record. Grab a drink & settle in - it's a long one! :-) For more info on Marquee Squ...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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. Mezza and Craig would like to thank Pete for his time, and thank the PM listeners for helping achieve 100 episodes. Thanks also to Chris Oliver who is the...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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!
Apr 11, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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.
Apr 08, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 99
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 head in briefly to join the chat. MW Port Zelande 2025 - is in the record books - and it was a cracker!
Apr 04, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 98
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 Giersbergen, Haunt the Woods, and of course Fridays Marillion set. Look out for part 3 (with Lucy J amongst others) - soon!...
Apr 01, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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 - especially the second half - recorded post gig - after a few beers - on a single mic. It's live and loose! Part 2 of our PZ review - with different gue...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 96
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 listen. So long Derek, thanks for all the Fish :-)
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 95
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 out for part 2 next week, The Final Fling....It's emotional!
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 94
