Between You And Me - A Podcast About Marillion
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Looking at every major Marillion release in order, from the early days of Fish, through the commercial success of Misplaced Childhood and Kayleigh, to the artistic peaks of the Steve Hogarth years. Longtime Marillion devotee and comedy writer Paul Rose is joined by his Marillion novice better half, Sanja, and together they delve deep into the musical journey of this legendary progressive rock band, track by track...
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The Best Marillion Live Album?
July 12, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn something of a grab-bag of an episode, this week we cover the late-90s period of Marillion's history, where we got more new releases than ever before - live albums! Remix albums! Remasters! Plus we make a case for Unplugged At The Walls as their best live album, and discuss the Fugazi deluxe edition. Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: https://mrbiffo.bandc...
Radiation - Part 2
July 05, 2021 06:24 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis ep, Paul and Sanja go through Marillion's 1998 album Radiation, track-by-track. Probably singer Steve Hogarth's most starkly personal album to this point, it proves to be uncomfortable listening in places; for both good and bad! Includes Under The Sun, Three Minute Boy, Answering Machine, Now She'll Never Know, Cathedral Wall and A Few Words For The Dead. Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/D...
Radiation - Part 1
June 28, 2021 05:34 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBFor a shorter-than-usual ep... there's a lot going on in this one. We hit the ground running with a discussion about 2022's Marillion Weekends, before tackling the birth of crowd-funding, and then we launch into the first part of our dissection of the band's 1998 album, Radiation. Was this Marillion's most desperate hour? Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: ht...
Were Marillion Ever Pin-ups?
June 21, 2021 06:14 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week's ep contains discussions about H's age, whether Marillion were ever sex symbols, a further rumination on the nature of grief in relation to Estonia... and more of your opinions on This Strange Engine! Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: https://mrbiffo.bandcamp.com Follow BYAMPOD on Twitter and Facebook! Email us here: [email protected] Hosted o...
This Strange Engine Postbag Special
June 14, 2021 09:09 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe're back after an unscheduled bout of Covid-19, with our This Strange Engine postbag. Among topics covered are a certain Marillion drummer, why Paul doesn't want to have Steve Hogarth on the podcast, and the ongoing fear of an uptempo Marillion album... Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: https://mrbiffo.bandcamp.com Follow BYAMPOD on Twitter and Facebook! ...
Ant Short from The Corona Diaries!
May 31, 2021 08:17 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn a bona-fide crossover with The Corona Diaries podcast, Steve Hogarth's erstwhile co-host, Ant Short, joins us to talk his Marillion story, and how he ended up making a podcast with the singer of his favourite band. Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: https://mrbiffo.bandcamp.com Follow BYAMPOD on Twitter and Facebook! Email us here: [email protected] Ho...
This Strange Engine - Part 2
May 24, 2021 06:47 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn possibly our most emotional episode to date, Paul and Sanja dig deep into the tracks on Marillion's This Strange Engine - tackling grief on Estonia, issues of gender in Accidental Man, and some decidedly mixed feelings when it comes to the epic title track. Can Paul get over his initial negative reaction to the album, or will he double down on it? Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/s...
This Strange Engine - Part 1
May 17, 2021 05:51 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week on Between You And Me, Sanja and Paul begin their look at Marillion's 1997 album, This Strange Engine. While containing classics including Man Of A Thousand Faces, Estonia and the title track, suffice to say... Paul's feelings around this one are complicated, to say the least. Coupled to certain news about the next Marillion release, things get all a bit intense... Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubb...
The Greatest Marillion Song They Never Recorded
May 10, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn the mid-90s, after leaving EMI, and before releasing This Strange Engine on a new label, most of Marillion used a gap in the schedule to work on a mixed bag of side projects. Yes - this episode we're looking at Steve Hogarth's Ice Cream Genius, Crossing The Desert by Iris, and the first album by Steve Rothery's The Wishing Tree. And we reveal... the greatest Marillion song they never recorded! Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or m...
Are There Any Casual Marillion Fans?
May 03, 2021 05:48 - 1 hour - 77 MBIn this week's mixed bag of Marillion post, we see a definite trend developing among your likes and dislikes on Afraid of Sunlight. Plus, we discuss why Marillion fans are so passionate, and whether it's possible to even be a casual Marillion fan! Apologies for some background "knocking" in the second half... Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: https://mrbiff...
How Experimental Are Marillion?
April 26, 2021 06:10 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week, we hear your feelings around Marillion's Afraid of Sunlight album, which kicks off discussions about singles being available on multiple formats, how experimental the band have been, and Sanja almost ruins things entirely with an epic fit of giggles that lasts roughly half the episode... Support us here for exclusive eps: https://www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Buy a BYAMPOD t-shirt or mug: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Digitiser/shop Buy Paul's new album: https://mrbiffo.bandcamp.c...
John Arnison Speaks!
April 05, 2021 05:17 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIn this very special episode, Marillion's original manager speaks to us about his 16 years with the band, from signing the band, through the revolving door of drummers, through Fish leaving, to H taking over, to his final days as manager. It's the BYAMPOD John Arnison interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Afraid of Sunlight - Part 3
March 29, 2021 06:55 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBAnd so we conclude our look at Afraid of Sunlight with four songs regarded as Marillion classics - but it's fair to say that Paul and Sanja might not follow the crowd on all of them. Topics covered this week include fame, love, and a previously unknown link Paul had to the song Out of this World... Beware of ghosts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Afraid of Sunlight - Part 2
March 22, 2021 08:06 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBIn the second part of our look at Marillion's Afraid of Sunlight, Paul and Sanja delve into the meaning behind the first four songs - what exactly is it that causes some famous people to self-destruct? And how did we almost self-destruct on own desert road trip...? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Afraid of Sunlight - Part 1
March 15, 2021 07:33 - 54 minutes - 61.8 MBAt last, we get stuck into Marillion's classic Afraid of Sunlight! For Paul, this is one of the greatest albums the band have ever made, containing classics like King, Beyond You, Beautiful and Out of this World... but will Sanja feel the same way? One thing they definitely can agree on is that this is definitely not a concept album. Except when it is. Which it never is. Or is it...? You can support this podcast at www.patreon.com/mrbiffo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
The History of the Marillion Fanclub
March 08, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBThis week, Paul and Sanja take a look at some very early editions of Marillion's official fan club publication, The Web - and learn some uncomfortable facts about the band! Then Paul talks to The Web's very own Fraser Marshall about how the club is run, and they discuss his website, Marillion: Explanations of Song Elements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are We Ashamed To Be Marillion Fans?
March 01, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 77 MBPaul and Sanja mop up the remainder of your opinions on Marillon's complex masterpiece Brave, and ponder why Marillion fans may sometimes be too embarrassed to out themselves as such. Also: Sanja mistakenly brings up one of The Forbidden Topics... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marillion's New Album News!
February 15, 2021 09:35 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThis week, we react to Marillion's latest studio update, ponder the future of touring, ask why Marillion can't get a break when it comes to perceptions about them - AND delve into your letters on the topic of Brave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Prog Are Marillion?
February 08, 2021 08:09 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn a slight change from our usual programming, Paul and Sanja discuss the backlash against the new Steven Wilson album, The Future Bites - and ask why so many prog fans seem resistant to change. Why did Marillion lose fans when it came to Holidays In Eden and Brave? Why did the band run scared of the prog label for so long, and what even is prog anyway? Most importantly, why is Paul entirely responsible for Steve Rothery's Ghosts of Pripyat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Brave - Part 2
February 01, 2021 08:32 - 2 hours - 144 MBThis ep, Paul and Sanja are going through Marillion's Brave track-by-track. Which are the songs that they feel stop it being a perfect album - and which three do the think are among the best the band have ever written? Strap yourselves in; this one's an epic worthy of Brave itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brave - Part 1
January 25, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBA girl is found wandering on the Severn Bridge that connects England to Wales. She doesn't tell the police her name, how she got there, or where she came from. This true story is the starting point for Brave - one of the darkest, densest, most challenging, and probably best, albums of Marillion's career. And yet, upon release, it disappeared almost without trace, while not dissimilar albums by bands like Radiohead were heralded as classics. Paul and Sanja start digging into the story of all t...
Marillion's 10th Anniversary
January 18, 2021 08:16 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBPLEASE NOTE: Apologies about the sound on this ep. We had some technical issues. Before they could re-establish their artistic credentials with Brave, in 1992 Marillion celebrated the band's 10th anniversary with the release of A Singles Collection, and a show at Wembley Arena. Paul and Sanja discuss both album and show, as well as tackling the one question that must never be asked about the band... Strap yourselves in; this one could get bumpy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Holidays In Eden - Part 2
January 11, 2021 08:58 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBAfter the trauma of the previous ep, it's onto the second part of Marillion's Holidays In Eden, as Paul and Sanja get to grips with Dry Land, Waiting To Happen, and the prog-esque This Town Trilogy. Plus! We read your letters, and reveal Paul's most treasured item of Marillion memorabilia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holidays In Eden - Part 1
January 04, 2021 10:36 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThe second Marillion album with Steve Hogarth is the band's poppiest yet; at the time, it alienated a lot of their fans, but will it alienate Paul and Sanja? Also... which track provokes Paul's biggest rant yet? Find out here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas Special
December 21, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBIt's our Christmas Special, in which we take a look at Marillion's long association with Christmas, and present a very special quiz - in which you can play along with Paul, as he crashes and burns spectacularly! Merry Christmas, everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fish's Solo Career
December 14, 2020 09:07 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe take a side-step from Marillion for one week, for a look at Fish's solo career, from Vigil In The Wilderness of Mirrors to his final album, Weltschmerz. We also answer the question of why we're not a Marillion AND Fish podcast, and begin with a wholly unnecessary Fish-related pun-off... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seasons End - Side 2
December 07, 2020 09:52 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThis ep, wrap up our look at Seasons End, and summarise Marillion's debut release with Steve Hogarth. Also, we delve into the BYAMPOD postbag for the first time, and keep getting interrupted by our cat... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seasons End - Side 1
November 30, 2020 07:53 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBWith Seasons End already two-thirds written by the time Steve Hogarth joined Marillion, how much of his own identity was he even able to stamp onto the band? This week, we begin to find out, as Paul and Sanja get their hooks into Seasons End. Sanja has the best theory ever as to what King of Sunset Town is really about, and Paul comes up with an EXCELLENT title for a Marillion singles collection... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing... Steve Hogarth
November 23, 2020 09:03 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBSeason 2 of BYAMPOD kicks off with Paul's 1989 reaction to the then-new Marillion singer, Steve Hogarth, and - particularly - what he thought of the band's debut single with H, Hooks in You. Also... Sanja is moved to horrible tears by the story, and... contrary to what Paul says repeatedly, it's Harry De Mazzio, not Harry De Maggio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The End of the Fish Era
November 09, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIn this season 1 finale, Paul and Sanja take a look at the bonus demos that would've become the fifth album Marillion made with Fish - if he hadn't left the band. Plus, they reflect upon the legacy of the Fish era, and give a glimpse into what's coming up in future episodes. Also, Paul does the greatest impression of Fish ever committed to audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clutching At Straws
November 02, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 113 MBAn extra long episode in which we wrap up the loose ends from the Misplaced Childhood era - Lady Nina and Freaks - and then tackle the final Marillion album with Fish, Clutching at Straws, in its entirety. Will there be a Happy Ending...? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Misplaced Childhood - Part 3
October 26, 2020 17:48 - 47 minutes - 54 MBPaul and Sanja conclude their epic look at Marillion's classic Misplaced Childhood, by picking through the emotional debris of Side 2... Will this childhood have a happy end? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Misplaced Childhood - Part 2
October 19, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBSide 1 of Misplaced Childhood may contain the singles Kayleigh, Lavender and Heart of Lothian, but it's really one long song. Paul and Sanja stick out their thumbs, and take a perimeter walk, as they truly get to grips with this early Marillion masterpiece, section by section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Misplaced Childhood - Part 1
October 12, 2020 16:35 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAnd so we come to Marillion's biggest album ever.... their two biggest singles in Kayleigh and Lavender... suddenly, the band were bona-fide international rock stars, with all the pressures that brings. This week, Paul recounts how he first got into the band, and how it changed his life, while Sanja offers some interesting perspectives on what it might all be about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fugazi - Side 2
October 05, 2020 20:09 - 54 minutes - 126 MBPaul and Sanja conclude their look at Marillion's difficult second album, with their takes on She Chameleon, Incubus and the title track, as well as Cinderella Search. Plus, they ask the question... why wasn't this all-time classic on the album instead of Emerald Lies!?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fugazi Side 2
October 05, 2020 20:09 - 54 minutes - 126 MBPaul and Sanja conclude their look at Marillion's difficult second album, with their takes on She Chameleon, Incubus and the title track, as well as Cinderella Search. Plus, they ask the question... why wasn't this all-time classic on the album instead of Emerald Lies!?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fugazi - Side 1
September 28, 2020 20:20 - 58 minutes - 133 MBIn the week that Fish releases his final solo album, Weltschmerz, it's time for the next chapter in the Marillion story, as we start our dive into that difficult second album - with the first side of Fugazi. One of these songs made Sanja feel "physically sick" - but which one?!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Script For A Jester's Tear - Side 2
September 22, 2020 06:36 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MBIt's time for a deep dive into second side of Marillion's first album, Script For A Jester's Tear - the classic Garden Party, Chelsea Monday and Forgotten Sons! Things get a bit in-depth when we start talking about songs dealing with war. Well, in-depth and disrespectful... Sorry, Fish! We also let slip which member of the band we named our car after... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Script For A Jester's Tear - Side 1
September 15, 2020 06:56 - 53 minutes - 123 MBWe take a look at Side 1 of Marillion's debut album, Script For A Jester's Tear - the title track, He Knows You Know, and The Web... What does any of it have to do with Homer's Odyssey? No, not that Homer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grendel!
September 09, 2020 13:14 - 46 minutes - 53 MBContinuing their chronological trawl through Marillion's major releases, Paul and Sanja get stuck into the three Script For A Jester's Tear single b-sides (the studio ones anyway): Three Boats Down From The Candy, Charting The Single, and the mighty, epic, legendary... GRENDEL! Nobody mention Supper's Ready... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Market Square Heroes
September 08, 2020 15:36 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MBIt all starts in 1982, with Marillion's legendary debut single - Market Square Heroes! Paul and Sanja get stuck into this perennial live favourite, and explore the meaning behind Fish's words... Just what IS a Market Square Hero? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Between You And Me - Trailer
September 08, 2020 14:25 - 2 minutes - 3.22 MBOne Marillion-loving man and his Marillion novice wife begin an epic journey through every key Marillion release, from the Fish era, to Steve Hogarth and F.E.A.R. Whether you know your Grendel from your Go! or not, Let Paul 'Mr Biffo' Rose and Sanja be your guides, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.