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Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Planet Marzipan Podcasts
Marillion
Fish
Marillion Weekend 2007
Somewhere Else Album
Port Zelande
Suits
Festival
Holland
Thank You, Whoever You Are
The Other Half
The Wound
Fish Music
No Such Thing
Voice From the Past
Butlins
Coco
Ian Mosley
Music Industry
Mexico City
Brave

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

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John Stafford
Organizer of the Kernowfornia Festival and Haunt the Woods front man
Episode: 129. Marillion at Kernowfornia Festival 2025
Stuart Clyde
Keyboard player and key tower player from Still Marillion
Still Marillion
Episode: 123. Charting the Single - State of Mind
Stephen Wicks
Episode: 123. Charting the Single - State of Mind
Mark McCormac
Episode: 123. Charting the Single - State of Mind
Kieron Buxton
Episode: 123. Charting the Single - State of Mind
Mikie Kaye
Music enthusiast and guest commentator
Episode: Planet Music. 10. Hurts - Happiness
Nathan Page
Episode: 120. Planet Marzipan on Kino - A Wonderous Tale
Steven Rainey
Producer and presenter of Long Player on BBC Radio Ulster, music enthusiast
BBC Radio Ulster
Episode: 118. Brave at the BBC with Steven Rainey
Greg Spawton
Music author and editor involved with various projects including biography writing for musicians
Kingmaker Publishing
Episode: 113. P.M. Book Club - A Playground of Broken Hearts - Andrew Wild and Gregory Spawton

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John 'Mezza' Merrick
Co-host of the podcast, known for his engaging insights and personal anecdotes about music.
Craig Houston
Co-host of the podcast, providing a unique perspective and detailed discussions on music.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
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    Right Proppa podcast by proppa people who like proppafood

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin gladok
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great listen by people who clearly hold the band with great affection,like most of us do. A fun and informative listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    david241160
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Episode with interviewing the band’s manager

    Cracking in one word. Marillion are a great band still making amazing emotional music; they’re fabulous live with a worldwide following of caring fans which all equates to a wonderful vibe. Long may it continue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael_1994A
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • No thrills no spills

    Very informative And from the perspective of the grafters who lived it even in not so great times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin gladok
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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128. When Derek Met Tony - Another Skyline Drifter...
Q: Did Fish ever work with Mike Oldfield?
Fish did a charity performance of 'Shadow on the Wall' with Mike Oldfield but it seems they never got around to collaborating in the studio.
128. When Derek Met Tony - Another Skyline Drifter...
Q: When did you first see them?
I've never seen Marillion live, but I've seen Fish live twice during his earlier tours before I shifted away from the genre.
128. When Derek Met Tony - Another Skyline Drifter...
Q: How did you first get into Marillion?
I got into Marillion through Genesis, after being introduced to their music by a friend who gave me a tape of Genesis albums and from there I started exploring their related bands, including Marillion.
118. Brave at the BBC with Steven Rainey
Q: Who devised the concept of the show, Steven?
It was kind of my boss who called me one day and said, right, we've got this idea that has your name written all over it.
110. Less is More - Part 2 - Shattered Reflections
Q: How did you approach the filming for the shows?
We worked closely with Jens and used specific lighting to capture the intimate feel of the acoustic performances.

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This podcast is centered around the music and themes associated with the bands Marillion and Fish, exploring not just their main works but also side projects, solo albums, and tribute acts. Each episode features lively discussions, guest appearances, and personal anecdotes from the hosts, John 'Mezza' Merrick and Craig Houston. The engaging conversational style encourages listeners to connect emotionally with the music, often leading to debates about lyrics, live performances, and the broader impact of the bands' music on fans and the music community at large.

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1. John Stafford
2. Stuart Clyde
3. Stephen Wicks
4. Mark McCormac
5. Kieron Buxton
6. Mikie Kaye
7. Nathan Page
8. Steven Rainey

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