Mouth-Off

Mouth-Off BONUS episode: Good Grief with David Ephgrave

After a four month hiatus Mouth-Off is back with a BONUS EPISODE for Fringe Season. 
I had the pleasure of welcoming back comedian, musician, songwriter, actor, producer, author, and blogger David Ephgrave. This time our chat focused on dead dads, narcissistic mums and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - where David is currently performing his stand-up show GOOD GRIEF.
Good Grief is being performed this month every day (except Mondays) in venue 88 - Just the Tonic at the Caves at 2.40pm. Tickets can be booked here https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/david-ephgrave-good-grief
NB - some of the extracts contain explicit language.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Snippets from David Ephgrave: My Part in his Downfall - written and performed by David Ephgrave (recorded at the Market Theatre, taken from YouTube)
Snippet from the 2015 solo stand-up show '...and Ephgrave' - written and performed by David Ephgrave (taken from YouTube)
Falling Down - written and performed by David Ephgrave (recorded at the Market Theatre, taken from YouTube)
- written and performed by David Ephgrave (recorded at the Market Theatre, taken from YouTube)
Quick Time -written and performed by David Ephgrave (recorded at the Market Theatre, taken from YouTube)
I'm Still Standing - written by John/Taupi, performed by Elton John
Ever Present Past - written and performed by McCartney
Free as a Bird - written by Lennon, performed by the Beatles
Handyman Blues - written and performed by Bragg
Smile - written and performed by McColl and performed by the Supernaturals

JacsJams 1.04: All Things Westlife

Next up in Mouth-Off, we are featuring our student and longtime collaborator; Jac Richards, aka Mr X. His JacsJams podcast series is brought to you this month as part of our HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDED project EYE + MATTER.
Jac is a student at Forget-Me-Not-Productions and as part of our MUSIC-CAN sessions, he has been learning about the music business, reviewing, broadcasting and podcasting. In this fourth installment to the JacsJams All Things series, Jac is critiquing and reviewing 'All Things Westlife'. Part of Eye + Matter was going to involve Forget-Me-Not-Productions taking a group of students to watch a relaxed concert. Due to COVID-19 this got cancelled, so Mr X offered to review one of his favourite concerts - which he revisted again virtually during the first lockdown. This is that concert review. Happy listening! 
Disclaimer
JacsJams is a nonprofit podcast series created for educational purposes. The music extracts featured in this podcast review are:
Songs featured:
When you're Looking Like that
Flying without Wings
Hello my Love
Hey, Whatever
Uptown Girl
If I Let you go
World of our own
Queen medley
You Raise me up
Better Man
Home
Queen of my Heart
Alone Together
All by Westlife
Rule the World by The Wanted
JacsJams does not own the rights to any of the music featured in this episode.
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Mouth-Off 1.23: Eye + Matter Heritage Lottery Project

On this episode of Mouth-Off we are discussing EYE + MATTER, a Heritage Lottery Funded project that happened between February 2020 – February 2022. The project was conceived by TY GWYN SPECIAL SCHOOL in Cardiff in partnership with FORGET-ME-NOT-PRODUCTIONS. It provided multiple opportunities for meaningful assistive technology experiences - interwoven with the arts to enable individuals with the most complex needs to share their own history.
This project had 13 key stakeholders: Ty Gwyn School, Maes Ebbw School, Trinity Fields School, Park Lane School, Ysgol Hen Felin, RCT Learning Curve (Gadlys Day Centre), Craig-y-Parc School, Jac Richards, Hayder Ali, Ashish Isaac, and Forget-Me-Not-Productions.
In this episode we will distilling the essence of EYE + MATTER, discussing how we utilised assistive technology and the arts as effective tools for learning about the heritage of this marginalised group. Participants seamlessly integrated their own stories and skills, with the history of assistive technology and the historic Craig-Y-Parc School. The overall ethos of the project promoted local heritage, while celebrating the history of a community that has remained in the margins.
Interviewees taking part in the podcast are Mel Saddler, Clare Evans-Lees, Lianne Stallard, Jac Richards, Brad Brunt, Rhys Evans, and Dr Carole Thornett.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler

Mouth-Off 1.22: Jessica Wilde, Sober, wasted, wasted, Sober

Today on Mouth-Off I have the pleasure of interviewing JESSICA WILDE. Jessica is a Brixton based singer/songwriter who fuses rap/spoken word into her unique, raw, and honest songs. Jessica is signed with Sony ATV and she has collaborated with renowned artists such as RUDIMENTAL, EMELI SANDE, TOUGH LOVE, KIZZO and has also written for renowned K Pop Label SM Entertainment.
Jessica’s new album SOBER, WASTED, WASTED, SOBER charts her journey from addiction andtoxic relationships to self-empowerment and sobriety. She bares all with brutally honest lyrics, sharp-witted lyricism, and powerful soulful vocals. On today's episode we talk about a wide range of topics such as addiction, sexuality, body image, as well as discussing what it's like for Jessica, maintaining her autonomy while navagating a male-dominated industry.
NB - the music tracks included in this podcast are used for the purpose of critque and analysis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
LA Boy
Out of my Ooo
Wasted
Walk on Fire
Cruel
Heads in the Roses
Drugs Don’t Work
F*ck U I’m Sober Now
Two Thousand and Five
Ain’t with you
Cruel Part 2 (feat. Laville)
Body
Down to Earth
Play God
Daylight
All songs featured in today’s episode were written and performed by Jessica Wilde.
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Social Media and Spotify Links:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C3Ft1dyv1hvSrsbCnRoij?si=TEqsCRQ8RaiZO-q1zR6WoA
https://twitter.com/iamjessicawilde
https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicawilde/
https://www.facebook.com/iamjessicawilde
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqy2PsCo0RmGsG-qviT7SYQ

Mouth-Off 1.21: Jeffrey Weissman SPECIAL FEATURE: on the margins of the mainstream

This month on Mouth-Off I will be continuing with my SPECIAL FEATURE On the Margins of the Mainstream. I had the absolutely pleasure of interviewing JEFFREY WEISSMAN. Jeffrey is an American actor who began performing as a stage actor in 1972. He started his impressive career as a film actor in 1977. Jeffrey has co-starred in dozens of motion films and television productions. Weissman’s first co-starring role was in George Miller's Nightmare at 30,000 Feet; an episode of Twilight Zone the Movie which he appeared in, in 1982. He has since had guest starring roles in Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Max Headroom, Dallas, The Man Show, Diagnosis Murder, Screech’s Guru on Saved by the Bell. Slapdash, The Traveller, Saviour of None, Four Cups of Joe, Corked!, Nobody's Laughing, Dreamland: Mark Twain in Jerusalem, The Show Must Go Online: "Twelfth Night" (mini webseries). His commercial credits include an interactive television commercial for Ameritech and a Christmas commercial for the grocery chain Publix. Jeffrey has done ADR and looping on dozens of projects; Heathers, Loverboy, The Best Times, Crime of Innocence, Pale Rider, Hot Resort, and others. He has also appeared in the 2010 film Chateau Meroux as Roy Hutchinson and the 2015 film The Boat Builder with CHRISTOPHER LLOYD. Jeffrey is best known for taking over the role of GEORGE MCFLY in Back to the Future Part 2 and Part 3.
NB - all clips included in this podcast are used for the purpose of critque and analysis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Back to the Future theme [taken from YouTube]
Teddy Conway clip from Pale Rider movie [taken from YouTube]
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band movie clip [taken from YouTube]
Improvisation clip [taken from Facebook Live]
1997 Sons of the Desert Laurel & Hardy Balloonitics show at the California Theatre in Monterey - Stan Laurel clip [taken from YouTube]
Dreamland: Mark Twain in Jerusalem clip [taken from Jeffrey Weissman’s 2017 Demo Reel on YouTube]
Bottlecaps clip [taken from Jeffrey Weissman’s 2010 Demo Reel on YouTube]
Screech’s Guru clip – Saved by the Bell [taken from YouTube]
Eden Theory Trailor [taken from YouTube]
Get Thee Back to the Future clip [taken from YouTube]
The Show Must go Online Twelfth Night clip [taken from YouTube]
Crispin Glover clip [taken from Sirius XM’s the Sam Roberts Show YouTube]
Back to the Future Part 2 clips [taken from YouTube]
Mr Fusion Band clip from Back to the Future Cruise [taken from YouTube]
Back to the Future Crispin Glover clip [taken from YouTube]
Back to the Future theme [taken from YouTube]
LA Boy – music and lyrics by Jessica Wilde
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
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Check out the following links for more info on Jeffrey Weissman.
@JefWeissman (Twitter)
@jeffreyjweissman (IG)
@jeffreyweissmanactor (FB)
Get Thee Back to the Future: https://youtu.be/t1TkDzAy_-g
Project 88 (BttF II fan remake): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcUUjWbVc4I&t=23s
Online BttF Fan Autograph opportunity: https://supercollector.com/

Mouth-Off 1.20: Overcoming disability, divorce and death of a spouse with Michaela Cox

After a brief hiatus, Mouth-Off is back with an inspirational story of one woman's courage and determination. I have the pleasure of interviewing MICHAELA S. COX. Michaela is a widowed, solo mother who has published several books. She writes about a myriad of topics, such as motherhood, faith, grief, and culture, while drawing on her own experiences with DISABILITY, DIVORCE, and the unexpected DEATH of her beloved husband. We also discussed the tribulations she has faced, such as her lifelong journey with legal blindness. 
In this open and honest chat, Michaela shares her positive outlook on life - and lets us in on the secret of how she has managed to not only perserve, but thrive through these challenges. I have interspersed this episode with some original compositions that I feel are very fitting for the topics being discussed.
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NB - the music tracks included in this podcast are used for the purpose of critque and analysis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Tick Tock - written and performed by Clary Saddler
Swallowing Silence – written and performed by Clary Saddler
Expressionless - written and performed by Clary Saddler
Live Each Day - written and performed by Ruby Shoes
Leni - written and performed by Clary Saddler
Fragments - written by Saddler, performed by Clary Saddler, Mike Scott & Rob Sherwood
Burn - written and performed by Clary Saddler
My Secret Place - written and performed by Clary Saddler
Kulcha - written by Saddler, and performed by Cwtch
Back to the Future theme – written by Silvestri
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Michaela Cox's website and social media:
https://www.myheartfeltmeditations.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Heartfelt-Meditations-by-Michaela-S-Cox-326674074197797 

Mouth-Off 1.19: The Three Principles of Innate Health, Mind, Thought & Consciousness with Sali Curtis

On today’s episode of Mouth-Off I will be chatting to my good friend SALI CURTIS. Sali wears many hats - Mum, , wife, Speech and Language therapist, singer/songwriter, and a practitioner of the Three Principles of Innate Health, Mind, Thought & Consciousness.
We had a great time deconstructing the THREE PRINCIPLES – with Sali giving us insight into her own personal journey with innate health and wholeness. We also discuss a range of other interlinking topics from parenting, sexuality, religion, musical inspiration, and mental health.
NB - the music tracks included in this podcast are used for the purpose of critque and analysis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Too Deep – written by Saddler, performed by Cwtch
Three Principles Animation – by Banks, edited by Coach Café [taken from YouTube]
Do our THOUGHTS Shape our REALITY – by Mara Gleason
Stop – written by Curtis, performed by Cwtch
Full Moon - written by Saddler, performed by Cwtch
ABRACADABRA – written by Miller, performed by Steve Miller Band
Unstoppable – written by La Havis, performed by Lianne La Havis
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
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Mouth-Off 1.18: Matt Costa SPECIAL FEATURE: on the margins of the mainstream

Mouth-Off is a platform for marginalised groups to get their stories heard. Each episode covers a range of topics from disability, gender and religion, to substance abuse, mental health and race. In this episode we use the term 'marginalised' in its broadest sense.
As the arts play a significant role in the Mouth-Off podcast, we have decided to do three part SPECIAL FEATURE entitled On the Margins of the Mainstream. During these episodes we will do a deep dive into the careers of three talented creative artists who are meandering on the margins of mainstream success.
Matt Costa is a Californian singer-songwriter who has been writing and recording music for over 20 years. He has 13 independent releases: 7 self-recorded EPs, 6 complete LPs, 4 of which are released via Jack Johnson's label Brushfire Records.
In this episode, Mouth-Off's host Clary Saddler will interview Matt. They discuss his eclectic musical taste and inspirations, lockdown, folk music as a genre and the transcendent power of music.
Credits:
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Lullaby - lyrics and music by Costa (featuring Johnson) taken from YouTube
Good Times - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Silver Sea - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Oh Dear - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Songs we Sing - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
So I Say Goodbye - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Human Kinda Song - lyrics and music by Costa, featuring lyric contributions from fans taken from YouTube 
Savannah - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Ballad of Miss Kate - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Strings of Change - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Make that Change - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Shotgun - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Suicide is Painless (Theme from M.A.S.H) - music by Johnny Altman, lyrics by Mike Altman, taken from YouTube
Trying to Lose my Mind - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Call my Name - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Vienna - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Sunshine - lyrics and music by Costa taken from YouTube 
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler 
Matt Costa Mouth-Off Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UKsMkGODCM8c2zjG4ckZx?si=a5111639b8b84db1
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Mouth-Off 1.17: Art attack - provoking feelings through visual arts

Next up in the series, I interview painter, writer, director, filmmaker, animator, graffiti artist, and spoken word, music and dance performer - KYLE LEGALL. Kyle has designed, written, directed and animated four 2D short films for Channel 4 and S4C. He also makes cover art and music videos for local Welsh bands. In 2015, he became was an artist in residence for National Theatre Wales. Kyle’s artistry often genre hops; from directing and writing for animation and films - to developing theatre projects and graffiti murals. In addition to this, Kyle also designs and makes his own graffiti clothing line (Higher Graphics). He is an emerging director and has worked on productions of Storm 1, 2 & 3, collaborating with theatre directors Mike Brooks and Mike Pearson.
In Mouth-Off Episode 17: Art attack - provoking feelings through visual arts; Kyle discusses his experiences as a black artist, prior to and amidst the Black Lives Matter Movement. He also talks about Butetown - the inspiration behind a lot of his work, such as his 2017, play “R.A.T.S (Rose Against the System), which he wrote, directed and acted in.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Featured music:
Intro and Outro theme music - by Clary Saddler
Dee's Dish of the Day audio clip - by Kyle Legall - animation for Channel 4 (taken from YouTube)
Mary Secole audio clip - by Kyle Legall - animation for S4C (taken from YouTube)
Cardiff 1919: Riots Redrawn audio clip - by Kyle Legall - graphic novel with spoken word text for National Theatre Wales (taken from YouTube)
R.A.T.S promo audio clip - by Kyle Legall - play commissioned by National Theatre Wales (taken from YouTube)
Tell on you - by EARTH (taken from YouTube)
Pieces of a Man - by Gil Scott-Heron (taken from YouTube)
Revolution will Not be Televised - by Gil Scott-Heron (taken from YouTube)
A Friend - by KRS-One
People in my Hood - by Masta Ace (taken from YouTube)
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Mouth-Off BONUS episode part 5: Be Pure Be Vigilant Behave

Mouth-Off is a platform for marginalised groups to get their stories heard. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from inequality and class divides to race and alcoholism.
This is the final instalment to our Manic Street Preachers themed BONUS mini-series Be Pure, Be Vigilant, Behave. In part 5, Mouth-Off's host Clary Saddler interviews multi-instrumentalist, session musician, music tutor and my sometimes CWTCH band mate CAROL JAYNE NORMAN. We delve into 10 Manic Street Preachers tracks – some well-known, some fan favourites, some divisive tracks, and my favourite Manic’s B-side of all time. Carol shares her musical perspectives on these songs, as well as giving us some juicy James Dean Bradfield anecdotes.
NB, although advertised as a guest in this episode, due to work commitments, drummer Sally Ann Isles is no longer able to feature in this episode.
Credits:
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
A Design for Life - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
If you Tolerate this Your Children will be Next - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
You’re Tender and You’re Tired - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Condemned to Rock and Roll - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Sleepflower – lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Kevin Carter - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Removeables - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Ocean Spray – lyrics by Bradfield, music by Bradfield and Moore
Donkeys – lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Miss Europa Disco Dancer - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
I Turn to you - lyrics by Saddler, music by Saddler
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Carol Jayne Norman’s top 10 Manic Street Preachers Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zKvHpHhA1QzhndYKGxKQi?si=068d9300ee254680
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