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• Interview with Diz Minnitt

  In this episode, Tallulah and Mark are joined by original Marillion bassist Diz Minnitt and his daughter, Alissimon. They chat about the early days of Marillion—life on the road, grafting for gigs, and travelling in their beloved (but extremely unsafe) van, Margaret. Diz and Mark reflect on Diz’s departure from the band, with Mark offering an apology for his part in it. They discuss the wider dynamics between bandmates and the tricky balance between the cutthroat nature of the music industry and the genuine friendships that somehow survive it.The conversation also turns to working with family, as Diz and Alissimon talk about their collaboration with his current band, Pride of Passion. Alissimon shares her own journey pursuing a career in music, and the episode ends with a taste of her incredible talent, so tune in to hear one of her tracks at the end.Links for this episode:Pride of Passion - Legions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VctRe29kwPw Alissimon - Carousel https://alissimon.bandcamp.com/track/carouselSupport the showemail your questions to us at [email protected] Mark's Autobiography - Marillion, Misadventures and Marathons https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/book06.htm

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• From Chemical Alice to Marillion

  In this episode Mark and Tallulah dive into Mark’s communist upbringing—where his grand plan to improve poor working conditions didn’t exactly spark a revolution. They also revisit his early days in music with Chemical Alice (spoiler: the chemicals were very much in attendance). Tallulah gives their music a listen and… well, let’s just say she won’t be starting a fan club anytime soon. And finally, Marillion make an appearance—supporting Chemical Alice at a gig. Next time, OG Marillion member Diz Minnitt and his daughter Alissimon join Tallulah and Mark.Links for this episode:Chemical Alice - Henry the King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03esiCXkzPUSupport the showemail your questions to us at [email protected] Mark's Autobiography - Marillion, Misadventures and Marathons https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/book06.htm

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• The Best Days of our Lives

  This week, we dive deeper into Mark’s insatiable appetite for stealing—covering everything from identity theft to piracy (the digital kind, not the eyepatch kind).In our second blind-react segment, Tallulah gives her unfiltered reaction to a Marillion song she’s never heard before and faces off against a drunken AI.Plus, Mark shares a questionable but effective method for making your organ portable.Support the showemail your questions to us at [email protected] Mark's Autobiography - Marillion, Misadventures and Marathons https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/book06.htm

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• Pilot

  In our very first episode, we introduce the podcast and co-host Tallulah before diving into the first chapter of Marillion, Misadventures & Marathons. Mark reflects on his youth growing up in Ireland and Essex - complete with stories of theft, pyromania, and run-ins with the police.We also explore the latest in music news, specifically the future of AI in music. This feels particularly topical with the recent silent album protest against AI copyright laws, which has seen over 1,000 artists—including Marillion—adding their names in support. Plus, in our first-ever blind react segment, Tallulah picks a modern track for Mark to hear for the first time, sparking a discussion on the state of contemporary music.A mix of personal stories, music insights, and plenty of opinions—welcome to the podcast!Support the showemail your questions to us at [email protected] Mark's Autobiography - Marillion, Misadventures and Marathons https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/book06.htm

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