Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Join Craig & Mezza, along with Mark Allatt, James Levey, Stuart Chandler & Felicity Pryke for episode 2 of the World Cup of Marillion Albums.

Match one is The Thieving Magpie vs Marbles.

Match Two is Radiation vs Anoraknophobia.

On the sidelines of these matches we have Stephen Wicks, Martin Jakubski, Seamus Colgan and Gary Page giving their views and album analysis.

The winner of each tie goes through to the next round - Make sure your favourite makes it through - Get your vote in now!

Either by voting in the Planet Marzipan Facebook group, voting on Spotify or emailing "[email protected]" - with the word "VOTE" in your header.

Voting for this round closes on 28th October.

The PM guys are back to take a look at U2's 4th studio album - The Unforgettable Fire. Following the brash sound of their first 3 albums the band get Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois in to help them find a new sound. Much hilarity ensues!

Chat includes the background to the album, singles ,b-sides, Live Aid and much more. Of course being Planet Music , the episode includes a full track by track review & Mikey's chart rundown from the week of release.

What do you think of this album? or this review? Join the chat in the Planet Music Facebook group.

Join Craig & Mezza, along with Nathan Page & Grae Tennick, as they launch the Planet Marzipan, World Cup of Marillion Albums!

The first bout sees "B'sides Themselves" (Championed by Craig) up against "Made Again" (with Mezza stating the case for victory).

Match number 2 is "This Strange Engine" - eloquently supported by Nathan - up against "Misplaced Childhood" - with Grae waxing lyrical about the album.

The winner of each tie goes through to the next round - so get your votes in -

Either by voting in the Planet Marzipan Facebook group, voting on Spotify or emailing "[email protected]" - with the word "VOTE" in your header.

You have 1 week to vote - voting closes on 21st October.

Craig & Mezza round off their review of the UK 2026 Marillion tour with a little help of their friends.....Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, James Levey, Mark McCormack, Nathan Page, Grae Tennick, & Matthew Reid.

Chat covers the gigs from Manchester to London and includes the various setlists, venues, crowd reaction, support band "Haunt the Woods" and much more besides.

Join the Planet Music guys as they take a look back at Phil Collin's first solo album, 1981's "Face Value". Simon Heldrich from the Genesis podcast "Behind the Lines" also joins the chat, acting a "sub" for Mikey Kay - who, never fear, does join in before the end of this episode!

The discussion includes the background to the album, singles, videos, and, of course, a track by track review. As ever, the episode concludes with Mikey's chart update from the time of release of this album.

Joining Mezza & Craig to review the first 3 dates of the UK tour are, Nathan Page, Gary Page, Grae Tennick, Kathrine Elster, Stuart Chandler, Tracy Kirrage & Gary Kirrage.

This episode includes SETLIST SPOILERS that may already be out of date! :-)

Chat includes venue comparisons, setlists, band performance, and lots more - including, those "quirky" moments that set gigs apart.

Look out for part two - which takes the tour up to its final 2 dates in London at the Eventim Apollo - coming next week.

Planet Marzipan Podcast celebrates its 3rd birthday and Lucy Jordache pops in for a catch up and to help celebrate!:-)

In a light hearted chat Lucy gives the PM boys the scoop on a tour update, an album update, the next reissue boxset, and much more. The new album title gets a mention too!

And the help celebrate - Planet Marzipan is holding the World Cup of Marillion Albums - this episode includes the draw for the first round - battle will commence in the not too distant future.

Keep an eye out for the World Cup of Marillion Albums episodes soon.

First Round Draw -

This Strange Engine Vs Misplaced Childhood

Brave Vs F.E.A.R

Holidays in Eden Vs Seasons End

Happiness is the Road - The Hard Shoulder Vs Marillion.com

Thieving Magpie Vs Marbles

An Hour Before it's Dark Vs Afraid of Sunlight

Sounds That Can't be Made Vs With Friends From the Orchestra

Fugazi Vs Somewhere Else

B'Sides Themselves Vs Made Again

Radia10n - Vs Anoraknophobia

Happiness is the Road - Essence Vs Clutching at Straws

Script for a Jester's Tear Vs Less is More

The Planet Music guys are joined by Felicity Pryke to conclude their deep dive in to Madonna's 1998 album "Ray of Light".

Part two concludes the track by track album review and features a special focus on the video for "Frozen" from guest Andrew "Barnsley" Wood and much more.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Darren Newitt, Seamus Colgan and, from the "Behind the Lines" Genesis podcast, Simon Heldrich, to review the long awaited collaboration from Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery, "The Roaring Waves".

A lively chat includes the lengthy gestation period for the album, the supporting musical cast, artwork, formats and much more.

What do you think of this album ? Join the discussion in the Planet Marzipan podcast Facebook group.

Join Craig & Mezza as they crack open the new super deluxe edition of Mr h's "Ice Cream Genius" album, to reveal all the goodies inside!

They are joined by Tim Glasswell, Seamus Colgan & Grae Tennick - to chat through the contents of this beautiful box set - and the new vinyl edition of the album.

Before digging into the box set - the PM boys catch up with James Levey, Marillion archivist & the man who uncovered lots of these tapes and rarities - to talk through the origins of the box and the rare tracks within.

The episode rounds out with Planet Marzipan podcast listener comments about the box set.