Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

The PM guys are back with a Craig choice - Thirteen Senses' 2004 album, "The Invitation". The bands major label debut, produced by Danton Supple, spawned 4 singles and a number of major tour support slots.Chat includes why Craig selected this album as well as a track by track review and Mikeys chart rundown from the time.

The PM guys are back with more first round matches in the Marillion World Cup of Albums!This time they are joined by Andrew "Barnsley" Wood who champions "Somewhere Else". He is up against Stuart Clyde (of StillMarillion) who believes "Fugazi" deserves your vote. The second tie brings together Lucy Jordache - who tells why the only sensible vote, is a vote for for "An Hour Before It's Dark" - against, Georgina Wistow (Lucy's best friend!) - who is extolling the virtues of the mighty "Afraid of Sunlight".All of this designed to get your vote - so don't miss out - vote for your favourite on Spotify, in the Planet Marzipan Facebook group or via email at "[email protected]" and putting "Vote" in the subject of your message.Voting closes in 1 week - on 18th November. Listen out for the results of the first matches in next weeks episode !

Joining Craig & Mezza this week is photographer extraordinaire, Anne-Marie Forker, fresh off the Marillion tour bus for a catch up.Chat includes the Pompeii shows from summer, Anne-Maries latest book - available from Marillion.com - and all the secrets from the Marillion UK tour 2026. There is also time for updates on Anne-Marie's escapades with other artists including, Rush & Big Big Train!

Join the Planet Music boys as they take a look back at a lesser known 1976 album 'Modern Music' by Be Bop Deluxe. A very personal album for John, there is the usual background conversation and track by track review.Are the team going to love this universally or is, as John expects, Craig going to chuck a spanner in the works? As ever, the episode concludes with Mikey's chart update from the time of release of this album.

Joining Mezza & Craig for the next 2 matches in the Marillion World Cup of Albums are Stephen Wicks (supporting Happiness is the Road - Essence), Martin Jakubski ( Clutching at Straws), Seamus Colgan ( Season's End) & Gary Page (Holidays in Eden).All here to make their plea for your vote! Ably supported by Felicity Pryke, Mark Allatt, Stuart Chandler & James Levey.The episode begins with the latest "theme tune" creation from "Mr A.I." Andrew Barnsley Wood. Don't forget to place your vote for your favourites either by emailing "[email protected]" and putting VOTE in your header, or via Spotify or the Planet Marzipan Facebook group.You have 1 week to vote - voting closes at the end of 3rd November 2026.

A special episode of Planet Sci-Fi which we are sharing on the Planet Marzipan feed. Highlander has a lot of crossover appeal so we thought as a one off we'd showcase it here as well.Here we are, born to be kings we're the princes of the Sci-fi Podcasts! We wish.This week Craig is joined by Stuart Chandler, Stuart Mitchell and Grae Tennick to look at the 1986 classic action / fantasy science fiction movie Highlander. We are also joined by very special guest film journalist and author Jonathan Melville.Jonathan, amongst writing many books and articles has written 2 books on the making of Highlander and contributed extensively to the bonus features on the 40th anniversary 4k release of the film.We delve into the story, the making of, the franchise as a whole, the upcoming remake and the 40th anniversary 4k. This is a fun look back at the movie, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it.Check out Jonathan's websites at:⁠https://ko-fi.com/jonathanmelville/shop⁠⁠www.edinburghmovietours.com⁠www.facebook.com/jonathanmmelville

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.