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Prog & Progeny

Prog & Progeny

Written by: 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.Mark Kelly Music
Episodes
  • "Do You Want a Record… or a Work of Art?"

    "Do You Want a Record… or a Work of Art?"
    Jan 21 2026

    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.
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    51 mins
  • Fortune Favours the Brave

    Fortune Favours the Brave
    Jan 7 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • BURIED CASH, SCUMBAG CREW

    BURIED CASH, SCUMBAG CREW
    Dec 17 2025

    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.

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    34 mins
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