Planet Marzipan - A Marillion and Fish Podcast

Join the Planet Music team as they review the new Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run", along with the soundtrack album.
The film focuses on the final days of the Beatles and runs though the 1970's concluding at the end of 1980 with the death of John Lennon.
The companion album features unreleased gems alongside classic McCartney tracks.
The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.

Join Mezza & Craig as they meet Felicity Pryke, to talk about her book "Walk the Walk", chronicling her challenge to walk the 127 miles of the Leeds to Liverpool canal, in 6 days - inspired by Marillion lyrics - and featuring support along the way from fellow Marillion fans, including Lee Fuller and Claire Wright - who join the chat to tell their side of this amazing adventure.
Felicity also talks about meeting Dani Wallace, founder of The Big Festoon, the FlyAnyway Foundation as well as her love for StillMarillion - the Marillion tribute band, and much more besides.
For more information on Felicity's book visit  https://findingfelicity.co.uk/walk-the-walk/
or Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walk-Felicity-Pryke-ebook/dp/B0FJPVKQNX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FTFV0O729LDR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I6lLneSr2gZY4aNqkoabLw.e4O03IhonPmV3gqLEBIszmaRb84QtenKjMPIq9Yr4FA&dib_tag=se&keywords=felicity+pryke&qid=1773505585&sprefix=felicity+pryk%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-1
You can find Felicity's blog at  https://findingfelicity.co.uk/2026/03/14/walk-the-walk-chapter-titles/
Here is a link to Felicity's Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yhtfsOdFuPe9753ILclWo?si=_36lUtGwTBeMEWXItIfFCA

Join Craig & Mezza as they interview Steve Hogarth & Richard Barbieri and look back on their collective work as a duo. James Levey, Paul McMillan, Gary Page & Nathan Page are on hand to provide additional questions and insights.
Chat includes the origins of the "Not the weapon, but the hand" album, the proposed tour, writing and composition processes, the H Band, Richards memories of Japan and details about his forthcoming album "Hauntings". For more info, or to pre order visit https://burningshed.com/store/richardbarbieri

The Planet Music guys are back to take a look at the recently relaunched "Headphone Dust" website/webstore featuring high resolution, Atmos and surround mixes of Steven Wilson's (and related) albums.
Patrick Cleasby, joins the guys for a discussion that includes the age old "physical vs download" dilemma, the technical challenges of playing different formats, the releases themselves - including an exclusive live album - and lots more besides.

Mezza & Craig are joined by Nathan Page, James Levey, Paul McMillan & Gary Page to take a deep dive into the 3 releases by Steve Hogarth (Marillion) & Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree / Japan) - "Not The Weapon, But The Hand", "Arc-Light" and "Waiting to be Born".
Chat includes the origins of this partnership, the writing process, proposed tour and track by track reviews - the episode concludes with Planet Marzipan listener comments on the Hogarth/Barbieri project.
Part 2 - coming next week - features an interview with Steve Hogarth and Richard Barbieri - looking back on their work together.