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Mouth-Off 1.16: Technology; help or hindrance?

On today's episode of Mouth-Off, I interview children’s author, songwriter, blogger, and disability rights activist Gavin Clifton. Gavin has recently published his first children’s story MAX’S WISH.
We talk about a range of topics from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and other assistive technologies; to songwriting,writing and blogging. Gavin also discusses common misconceptions that people commonly make about him based on his disability.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary SaddlerTalk to me (Williams Syndrome Charity Single) - written by Gavin Clifton, Dan Curtis and Laura Curtis, performed by performed by Various Welsh Singers
What Could be Now - written by Gavin Clifton and Al Steele, performed by Dusty Road
Why won’t you Let me Love you - written by Gavin Clifton and Darren Parry, performed by Darren Parry
Mama Didn’t Raise no Fool - written by Gavin Clifton and Al Steele, performedby Kirsten Osbourne
A World Full of Dreams - written by Gavin Clifton and Al Steele, performed by Hanna Morgan Beynon
The Magic of Christmas (Hold me Close) - written by GavinClifton and Al Steele, performed by Martin Clifton
Gavin Clifton's Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cnUWKjib5391CgEBemO4U?si=415be54490674f6c
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Mouth-Off 1.15: Kylie; the deconstruction of a icon part 2

On today’s episode of Mouth-Off we are continuing to deconstruct the life and career of pop princesses KYLIE MINOGUE in honour of her 52nd birthday. As with part 1, we are doing so from the perspectives of 3 with one thing in common - our love for Kylie! There's me - Clary Saddler, a lifelong Kylie fan. There is also previous Mouth-Off guest - Makeup artist to the celebs and UBER Kylie fan, Mikey Phillips. We are also joined by reflexologist and music enthusiast Jay Hoffman - who once described himself as a "stick or twist" fan (though he refutes that now!).
We will be dissecting Kylie Minogue's latest masterpiece DISCO and her INFINITE DISCO concert; as well as continuing to discuss her ICON status.
NB- the music tracks included in this podcast are used for the purpose of critque and analysis.
CREDITS:
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Magic – written by Minogue, Buzz, Brunila, Davidsen and Wallevik
I Love it – written by Minogue, Stannard and Blackwell
She’s not me - Written by Williams and Madonna
Miss a Thing – written by Minogue, Brunila, Gaprestad and Stadi
Supernova – written by Minogue, Adams and Cottone
Last Chance – written by Minogue, Adams and Cottone
Real Groove (Studio 2054 remix featuring Dua Lipa) – writtenby Minogue, Brunila, Ahern and Stadi
Celebrate You – written by Minogue, Adams, Shah and Cottone
Paper Dolls – written by Shickman, Bingham, DioGuardi and Abdul
Unstoppable – written by Minogue, Bevan and Miller
Hey Lonely – written by Minogue, Adams and Cottone
Where Does the DJ go – written by Minogue, Adams, Shah andHouston
Dancefloor Darling – written by Minogue, Adams and Cottone
Monday Blues (Infinite Disco version) – written by Minogue, Adams and Cottone
Come into my World (Infinite Disco version) – written by Dennis and Davis
Say Something (Infinite Disco version) – written by Minogue, Howes, Green and Stannard
Slow (Infinite Disco version) – written by Minogue, Carey and Torrini – written by Minogue, Adams, Shah and Cottone
Gavin Clifton Audio - provided by Gavin Clifton
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Mouth-Off BONUS episode part 4: 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 race and religion to mental health issues and poverty.
This is the fourth part of our BONUS mini-series - Be Pure, Be Vigilant, Behave; which is about Welsh rock band MANIC STREET PREACHERS. In this episode, I chat to author, poet, playwright, and lyricist Patrick Jones.
As the elder brother of Nicky Wire, Patrick offers an interesting perspective on Manic Street Preachers’ manifesto and mission statement; before taking a deep dive with us into James Dean Bradfield’s second solo record EVEN IN EXILE (an album to which he contributed all the lyrics).
Credits:
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Seeking the Room with the Three Windows – music by Bradfield
There’ll Come a War – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
Thirty Thousand Milk Bottle – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
El Derecho de Vivir en Paz – music by Jara
30 Year War – lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Anthem – lyrics by Peart, music by Lifeson and Lee
Suspect Device – lyrics and music by Stiff Little Fingers
View to a Kill – lyrics and music by Duran Duran and Barry
La Partida – music by Jara, re-imagined by Bradfield
Manifesto – lyrics and music by Jara
The Guerilla Tapestry – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
Boy from the Plantation – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
Without Knowing the End – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
From the Hands of Violeta – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
Before I Leave - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield
Love Sweet Exile introduction – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield and Moore
Crucifix Kiss introduction – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield and Moore
Plegaria a un Labrador – lyrics and music by Jara
Recuerda – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
The Last Song – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
Santiago Sunrise – lyrics by Jones, music by Bradfield
Yes – lyrics by Edwards, music by Bradfield and Moore
Déjà vu – lyrics and music by Saddler
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JacsJams 1.03: All Things Alfie Boe and Michael Ball

Next up in Mouth-Off, we are featuring our student and longtime collaborator; Mr X. JacsJams is a series brought to you by disabled musician/ songwriter/ filmmaker/ eyegaze artist - Mr X.
Mr X is a student at Forget-Me-Not-Productions and as part of our MUSIC-CAN framework, he is learning about the music business, reviewing, broadcasting and podcasting. In this third installment to the JacsJams series, Mr X is critiquing and reviewing 'All Things Alfie Boe and Michael Ball. Happy listening!Disclaimer
JacsJams is a nonprofit podcast series created for educational purposes. The music extracts featured in this podcast review are:
This is the Greatest Show - lyrics and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Pau lRyan Lewis, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball (taken from YouTube)
Love Changes Everything - music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Don Black, performed Michael Ball (taken from YouTube)
Bring him Home - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, perfomed by Alfie Boe (taken from YouTube)
The Circle of Life - music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball (taken from YouTube)
Stars - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, perfomed by Michael Ball (taken from YouTube)
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, perfomed by Michael Ball (taken from YouTube)
You'll be Back - music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball (taken from YouTube)
JacsJams does not own the rights to any of the music featured in this episode.
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Mouth-Off BONUS episode part 3: Be Pure Be Vigilant Behave

Mouth-Off is a podcast for and about marginalised groups and marginalised issues. Previous episodes have covered a range of topics from sexuality and gender to self-harm and race.
This is the third instalment to our Manic Street Preachers themed BONUS mini-series Be Pure, Be Vigilant, Behave. In part 3, Mouth-Off's host Clary Saddler interviews STEPHEN LEE NAISH, author of the books Riffs and Meaning, and Modern Music Masters.
We take a deep dive into the career of Manic Street Preachers, discussing their early manifesto and the band’s relevance in today’s political climate and musical landscape.
Credits:
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Running Away – lyrics and music by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez
Look at the Fool – lyrics and music by Tim Buckley
Motorcycle Emptiness - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Faster – lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
A Design for Life - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Black Square - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Hold me Like a Heaven - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
The Love of Richard Nixon - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
Little Baby Nothing - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
Let Robeson Sing - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Motown Junk - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
No Surface, All Feeling - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Stephen Lee Naish's top 10 Manic Street Preachers Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QLufbPCPy226FqBulHX71
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Mouth-Off BONUS episode part 2: Be Pure Be Vigilant Behave

Mouth-Off is a podcast for marginalised groups to get their stories heard. Previous episodes have covered a variety of topics from class divides, inequality, and gender, to mental health issues, disability, and religion.
Last week, we released part 1 of a music themed BONUS mini-series called Be Pure Be Vigilant Behave. It was about Welsh rock band, Manic Street Preachers - a band that we consider to be the ultimate band for marginalised issues. In part 2, Clary Saddler interviewed Leighton Evans - Senior Lecturer in Media Theory at Swansea University, Adam Scott-Glasspool – the co-host of the podcast series What is Music? and Emily Hyatt - the admin of the Facebook group Picturesque - James Dean Bradfield Adoration. In today's episode of Mouth-Off, we discuss the socio and cultural aspects of their body ofwork, specifically in relation to Manic Street Preachers’ songs that have referenced class divides, disability, self-harm, substance abuse, gender, race, sexuality and religion.
Credits:
Podcast Artwork Photography – Martyn Simmonds
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Dreaming a City - music byBradfield and Moore
Judge Yr’self - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
1985 - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
The Masses Against the Classes -lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
A Design for Life - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
Royal Correspondent - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
Freedom of Speech won’t Feed my Children - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
Natwest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds - lyrics by Edwardsand Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Anthem for a Lost Cause -lyrics by Bradfield, music by Bradfield and Moore
30 Year War - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
Golden Platitudes - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
All Surface, No Feeling -lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Epicentre - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
My Little Empire - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
Stay Beautiful - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music byBradfield and Moore
Australia - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
His Last Painting - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
I Live to Fall Asleep - lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
This Sullen Welsh Heart -lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
People Give in - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield andMoore
Hold me Like a Heaven- lyrics by Wire,music by Bradfield and Moore
Born a Girl -lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Black Dog on my Shoulder -lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
La Trisessa Durera - lyrics by Edwardsand Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Virginia State Epileptic Colony -lyrics by Edwards, music by Bradfield and Moore
Love Bathes her in a Bath of Bleach -lyrics by Edwards, music by Bradfield and Moore
4 St 7lbs - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music byBradfield and Moore
Me and Stephen Hawking - lyrics by Edwards,music by Bradfield and Moore
Outro Music - music by ClarySaddler
Useful links:
What is Music? Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-music-a-music-podcast-about-music/id1495393991
Thus Sang Manic Street Preachers Philosophy Now Article Link by LeightonEvans: https://philosophynow.org/issues/80/Thus_Sang_The_Manic_Street_Preachers
Picturesque – James Dean Bradfield Adoration Facebook Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957716347647200/media
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Mouth-Off BONUS episode part 1: Be Pure Be Vigilant Behave

Mouth-Off is a platform for marginalised groups to get their stories heard. Each episode covers a wide range of topics from disability, gender and religion, to substance abuse, inequality and race.
Music and the arts often play a significant part in each episode of Mouth-Off so this month (and for the next 5 episodes), we have decided to do things a bit differently. We are doing a BONUS mini series called Be Pure, Be Vigilant, Behave exploring the body of work of Welsh rock band, Manic Street Preachers.
Manic Street Preachers are a band that we consider to be the ultimate band for marginalised issues. In part 1, Mouth-Off's host Clary Saddler will share her own thoughts of the band, discussing how Manic Street Preachers are intrinsically linked with her journey of self-discovery.
Credits:
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
A Design for Life (Stealth Sonic Orchestra Instrumental Version) - music by Bradfield and Moore, remixed by Stealth Sonic Orchestra
Suicide Alley - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Love Sweet Exile - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Life Becoming a Landslide - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
You Love us - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Sorrow 16 - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Pennyroyal Tea - lyrics and music by Cobain and Nirvana
Revol - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
New Art Riot - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Socialist Serenade - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
This Sullen Welsh Heart - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Show me the Wonder - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Repeat - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
We are all her Majesty's Prisioners - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Slash N Burn - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
A Design for Life - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Send Away the Tigers - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Yes - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Intravenous Agnostic - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Yourself - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Roses in the Hospital - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Crucific Kiss - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Are Mother's Saints? - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Doors Closing Slowly - lyrics by Edwards, music by Bradfield and Moore
Jackie Collins Existential Question Time - lyrics by Edwards , music by Bradfield and Moore
Journal for Plague Lovers - lyrics by Edwards, music by Bradfield and Moore
She is Suffering - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Little Baby Nothing - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Motown Junk - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Ifwhiteamericatoldthetruthforonedaythenit'sworldwouldfallapart - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Let Robeson Sing - lyrics by Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Dead Yankee Drawl - lyrics by Edwards and Wire, music by Bradfield and Moore
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler
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Mouth-Off 1.14: Activism, Ableism and Accessibility

Happy International Women's Day. On today's episode of Mouth-Off I interview disability activist, feminist, fundraiser, and law graduate Ginny Butcher.
We talk about a range of topics from ableism, charitable giving and assistive technology; to personal care, #AccessibleAdvent and abseiling. Ginny also discusses the failings of the UK government relating to the lack of COVID-19 guidance for disabled working age women during the global pandemic.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
You Love Us - written and performed by Manic Street Preachers (taken from YouTube)
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Mouth-Off 1.13: Exclusive or inclusive?

We are back with another February episode of Mouth-Off (two in one month - you lucky people!). In this episode, I interview freelance opera director/producer, participatory arts facilitator, creative director of Operasonic and newly appointed chief executive of Anthem Rhian Hutchings.
We talk about a range of topics from elitism in opera, gender imbalance in the field of directing and Chartism; to Welsh pride, accessibility in mainstream theatre and Joni Mitchell. Rhian also discusses a seminal song that has had a deep impact on her.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Witness to an Opera - lyrics written by Dominc Chad, music written by Paul Draper, and performed by Mansun (taken from YouTube)
Amelia - written and performed by Joni Mitchell (taken from YouTube)
#AccessibleAdvent​ Campaign - Snippet of interview with Ginny Butcher (taken from YouTube)
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Mouth-Off 1.12: KYLIE; the deconstruction of a icon

On this episode of Mouth-Off we are doing things a bit differently. We have decided to deconstruct the life and career of one of the UK's most beloved pop princesses - or arguably the MOST beloved pop queen - KYLIE MINOGUE. We are doing this episode from the perspectives of 3 with one thing in common - our love for Kylie! There's me - Clary Saddler, a lifelong Kylie fan. There is also previous Mouth-Off guest - Makeup artist to the celebs and UBER Kylie fan, Mikey Phillips. We are joined by reflexologist and music enthusiast Jay Hoffman - who describes himself as a "stick or twist" fan (the choice is yours...)
We will be dissecting Kylie Minogue's first (of 3!) self-titled album KYLIE, as well as deconstructing what it means to be a ICON. We recorded this episode back in lockdown 2 and have since recorded a similar episode focusing on Kylie's sensational 15th studio album DISCO, which we will be airing some time in spring so watch this space.
NB - the music tracks included in this podcast are used for the purpose of critque and analysis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Too Far - lyrics written by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
White Diamond Instrumental Version - written by Jake Sheares, Babydaddy and Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
I Don't Need Anyone - written by James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire, lyrics by Kylie Minogue, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Help - written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from the John Lennon Tribue Concert 1990 on YouTube)
Your Disco Needs You - written by Guy Chambers and Robbie Williams, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
What Do I Have To Do - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Spinning Around - written by Ira Shickman, Osborne Bingham, Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
I Believe In You - written by Jake Sheares, lyrics by Kylie Minogue, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
All The Lovers - written by Kish Mauve, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Better The Devil You Know - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
I Should Be So Lucky - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
The Locomotion - written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
It's No Secret - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Got To Be Certain - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Turn It Into Love - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
I Miss You - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Still Be Loving You - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Look My Way - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Love At First Sight - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
Magic - Michelle Buzz, Teemu Brunila and Kylie Minogue, and performed by Kylie Minogue (taken from YouTube)
The Opera Game Process - snippet of Operasonic interview with Rhian Hutchings (taken from YouTube)
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