Prog & Progeny

Mark Kelly & Tallulah Kelly
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Prog and Progeny is a podcast hosted by father-daughter duo Mark (keyboardist for Marillion) and Tallulah, exploring his life in music, the ups and downs of being in a band, and the personal stories in between. Episodes loosely follow chapters from Mark’s memoir Marillion, Misadventures & Marathons, with space for honest conversations, the occasional guest, and plenty of tangents.

  1. Down But Not Out: The EMI Years End

    FEB 4

    Down But Not Out: The EMI Years End

    This week Mark and Tallulah talk through a difficult chapter in the band’s past: being dropped by EMI, ongoing money problems, Mark nearly ending up homeless, and the lack of support from their manager who suggested day jobs for the band might be the way forward. The conversation stays surprisingly light, including stories from Mark’s tumultuous love life.

    1h 1m

  2. JAN 21

    "Do You Want a Record… or a Work of Art?"

    In this episode Mark and Tallulah sit down with producer Dave Meegan to explore the making of Brave. Dave takes us inside the long nights, impossible standards, and creative tension that shaped one of Marillion’s most ambitious albums — from a French château to Liverpool over more than 7 months. We talk about why Brave took so long, the danger of rushing creativity, and the fragile moments where everything finally locks into place. An honest look at what it really costs to make something that lasts.

    51 min

  3. JAN 7

    Fortune Favours the Brave

    In this episode Mark and Tallulah dive deep into the making of Brave— Marillion’s most ambitious and uncompromising album. They discuss creative freedom, financial uncertainty, and the quiet decisions that laid the groundwork for the band’s independence.

    1h 1m

  4. 12/17/2025

    BURIED CASH, SCUMBAG CREW

    In this episode Mark & Tallulah chat with Smick, Ian's drum tech from the mid 1980s and later the crew boss. Smick recounts how he started working in music and his first meeting with Marillion - and the cool reception from Ian. He also describes the chaotic management style of John Arnison, including when he buried the band's takings in bin bags and forgot where he buried it.

    34 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Pop vs. Prog: Holidays in Eden

    This week Mark and Tallulah dive into the writing and recording of Holidays in Eden. They get into how much a producer can steer an album, as Marillion discovered with pop-tastic Chris Neil. They talk through Marillion’s move to Hit & Run Management and the promises that never materialised. They also get into the origins of the Racket Club. Tune in for plenty of laughs and a few exciting announcements for Patreons. Tallulah's video that we talked about in this episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYaBINqTvVE Simon's Car - the How We Live song that became Cover My Eyes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhZ2ZiwiDqg

    1h 12m

  6. 11/19/2025

    Fish Quit and Served us a Writ!

    Enter H and Sea-son's End (see what I did there?) In this week’s episode Mark and Tallulah look at Chapter 13 - A Man for All Seasons. They explore one of the most pivotal points in Marillion’s history—when Steve Hogarth stepped in to replace Fish. Mark recalls the race to finish Season’s End before Fish released his solo album and Fish’s attempt to throw a spanner in the works with an injunction delivered poolside, their surreal debut gig as The Low-Fat Yoghurts in a village pub, and how a homemade hot air balloon nearly caused a fire. They also discuss AI in music, with Tallulah offering an unfiltered verdict on Mark’s recent experimental track. Also Mark reads Chapter 13 of his Autobiography

    1h 9m
  7. In Conversation With Steve "H" Hogarth

    11/04/2025

    In Conversation With Steve "H" Hogarth

    In this week’s episode, Mark and Tallulah chat with Marillion’s lead singer Steve Hogarth. They talk about his career before joining the band and what it was like stepping in to replace Fish. After initially not being keen to join - having decided to give up music altogether and become a milkman - H explains what eventually changed his mind. Mark and H look back on recording their first album together, Seasons End, and how the chemistry and creative energy were there right from the start. They also discuss their very different working styles, with the band being far more laid-back than he was used to, as well as their shared passion for keyboards. It’s a funny, honest and upbeat chat, especially after the heavier conversations in previous episodes about the band’s more difficult times. Side note: Tallulah occasionally drops off in the episode due to poor internet connection.

    46 min
  8. [PREVIEW] Questions 3

    10/15/2025

    [PREVIEW] Questions 3

    Here's where we answer the questions you sent us.

    5 min
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About

Prog and Progeny is a podcast hosted by father-daughter duo Mark (keyboardist for Marillion) and Tallulah, exploring his life in music, the ups and downs of being in a band, and the personal stories in between. Episodes loosely follow chapters from Mark’s memoir Marillion, Misadventures & Marathons, with space for honest conversations, the occasional guest, and plenty of tangents.

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  • Creator
    Mark Kelly & Tallulah Kelly
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mark Kelly
  • Show Website
    Prog & Progeny

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