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Planet Music - The Album Podcast - From the makers of Planet Marzipan podcast

Planet Marzipan Podcasts
Paul Mccartney
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Steven Wilson
Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark
Spock's Beard
Disintegration (the Cure)
Duran Duran
The Dear Hunter
Peter Gabriel
Toy Matinee
Julian Lennon
Frost
Kathleen Edwards
Bee Gees
Danse Macabre (album)
David Ford
Pleasuredome
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Phoebe Bridgers
Headphone Dust

In an age of streaming we proudly present, a podcast celebrating a love of the "album". Join Craig Houston, John "Mezza" Merrick, Grae Tennick and Mikie Kay as they delve in to full albums - across the genres - discussing the music, the history and the legacy of the albums featured. Join the Facebook group to add your thoughts and comments - for inclusion in the upcoming episodes. www.facebook.com... more

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Latest Episodes

The gang are back for the second of the "Now that's what I call Planet Marzipan" fantasy compilation - episodes.

This time it's songs from movies or T.V. shows. Mike, Grae, Craig & Mezza, each pick their favourites, and discuss why they made their c... more

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The 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 i... more

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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 fe... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Nat Merrick
Guest, knowledgeable about Punisher and Bridgers
Independent musician/enthusiast
Episode: 32. Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher - Never Not Sweet
Anton Witter
Music enthusiast and guest on the episode
Episode: 31 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Universal
Gary Page
Musician, DJ, friend of the hosts
Musician/Community scene
Episode: 29. David Ford - Let the Hard Times Roll - Ordinary Gods of a Desperate Age
Patrick Cleasby
Guest with extensive knowledge of Steven Wilson and surround sound/testing
Episode: 24. Steven Wilson's Headphone Dust
Darren Moore
Fan and guest on the episode
Episode: 22. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - Part 1 - Diamonds by the Shower
Neil McCrystal
Guest introduced as a participant in the discussion
Episode: 22. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - Part 1 - Diamonds by the Shower
Tim Sidwell
Live video maker and filmmaker, founder of Toward Infinity
Toward Infinity
Episode: 20. Planet Music meets Toward Infinity's Tim Sidwell
Jeff Downes
Keyboardist, Yes/Buggles, part of Downes Braide Association
Downes Braide Association
Episode: 19. Secret Santa 2025 - Part 2 - Danse Macabre and Downes Braide Association Live
Chris Braide
Vocalist/w songwriter, producer
Downes Braide Association
Episode: 19. Secret Santa 2025 - Part 2 - Danse Macabre and Downes Braide Association Live

Hosts

Craig Houston
Host of Planet Music / Planet Marzipan, frequently leading album-focused conversations with co-hosts.
John Merrick
Co-host with deep engagement in album discussions and historical context.
Graeme Tennick
Co-host known for insights on production, structure, and artist histories.
Mikie Kay
Co-host with a strong focus on album storytelling and performance history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Hardly a planet

    Ten episodes so far, zero female artists

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    aqualapping - Gary
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • All Thriller, no filler.

    A proper critique, of a classic album.

    Straight in with the facts, and next to no waffle.

    Great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yoooreds
    United Kingdoma year ago

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- Positive reception of guests and panel dynamics when present.
- Some episodes skew male in voice and guest mix, which may affect diversity of perspectives.
- Strong knowledge of albums and production craft comes through in discussion.
- High-quality technical insights welcome, with occasional deep dives into gear and formats.
- Engaging banter and well-structured track-by-track analysis.

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20. Planet Music meets Toward Infinity's Tim Sidwell
Q: How do you approach filming a live show with many moving parts, like a full orchestra or a large arena production?
He explains the need to cover multiple angles, track who is singing when, anticipate orchestral cues with a co-conductor, and always plan for movement and context beyond just the performers, while balancing budget constraints.
20. Planet Music meets Toward Infinity's Tim Sidwell
Q: How did you get into this line of work and build Toward Infinity?
Tim describes starting in cinema, moving into production via Lighthouse Cinema, meeting key collaborators, and gradually assembling a freelance roster that could deliver multi-camera concert films and related content for major artists.

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What is Planet Music about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A music-focused roundtable that digs into full albums across genres, with hosts sharing track-by-track impressions, production notes, and historical context. Episodes mix deep-dive analysis with personal anecdotes, production trivia, and fan interactions, often spotlighting the album's storytelling, influence, and legacy. Notable is a collaborative, conversational style that blends technical critique with accessible storytelling, attracting listeners who love detailed music analysis and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The show often features multi-host debates, guest perspectives from musicians, producers, and critics, and a celebration of the album format in an era of streaming.

A standout thread is the emphasis on albums as complete artisti... more

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Planet Music:

1. Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast
2. Between You And Me - A Podcast About Marillion
3. Prog & Progeny
4. The Corona Diaries
5. The Prog Report

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Planet Music launched a year ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Nat Merrick
2. Anton Witter
3. Gary Page
4. Patrick Cleasby
5. Darren Moore
6. Neil McCrystal
7. Tim Sidwell
8. Jeff Downes

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