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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 

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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Intro Music - music by Clary Saddler
Too Deep – written by Saddler, performed by Cwtch
Three Principles Animation – by Banks, edited by Coach Café
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 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)
Good Times - lyrics and music by Costa
Silver Sea - lyrics and music by Costa
Oh Dear - lyrics and music by Costa
Songs we Sing - lyrics and music by Costa
So I Say Goodbye - lyrics and music by Costa
Human Kinda Song - lyrics and music by Costa, featuring lyric contributions from fans
Savannah - lyrics and music by Costa
Ballad of Miss Kate - lyrics and music by Costa
Strings of Change - lyrics and music by Costa
Make that Change - lyrics and music by Costa 
Shotgun - lyrics and music by Costa
Suicide is Painless (Theme from M.A.S.H) - music by Johnny Altman, lyrics by Mike Altman
Trying to Lose my Mind - lyrics and music by Costa
Call my Name - lyrics and music by Costa
Vienna - lyrics and music by Costa
Sunshine - lyrics and music by Costa 
Outro Music - music by Clary Saddler 
Matt Costa Mouth-Off Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UKsMkGODCM8c2zjG4ckZx?si=a5111639b8b84db1
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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
Mary Secole audio clip - byKyle Legall - animation
Cardiff 1919: Riots Redrawn audio clip - byKyle Legall - graphic novel with spoken word text
R.A.T.S promo audio clip - by Kyle Legall - play commissioned by National Theatre Wales
Tell on you - by EARTH
Pieces of a Man - by Gil Scott-Heron
Revolution will Not be Televised - by Gil Scott-Heron
A Friend - by KRS-One
People in my Hood - by Masta Ace
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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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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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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.
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 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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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
The music extracts featured in this podcast review are:
This is the Greatest Show - lyrics and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Ryan Lewis, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball
Love Changes Everything - music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Don Black, performed Michael Ball
Bring him Home - music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Nate, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, performed by Alfie Boe
The Circle of Life - music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball
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 
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
You'll be Back - music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, performed by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball
 
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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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