Mouth-Off

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 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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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
 
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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
Amelia - written and performed by Joni Mitchell
#AccessibleAdvent​ Campaign - Snippet of interview with Ginny Butcher
 
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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.
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Too Far - lyrics written by Kylie Minogue
White Diamond Instrumental Version - written by Jake Sheares, Babydaddy and Kylie Minogue
I Don't Need Anyone - written by James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire, lyrics by Kylie Minogue, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Help - written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Your Disco Needs You - written by Guy Chambers and Robbie Williams, and performed by Kylie Minogue
What Do I Have To Do - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Spinning Around - written by Ira Shickman, Osborne Bingham, Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul, and performed by Kylie Minogue
I Believe In You - written by Jake Sheares, lyrics by Kylie Minogue, and performed by Kylie Minogue
All The Lovers - written by Kish Mauve, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Better The Devil You Know- written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
I Should Be So Lucky- written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
The Locomotion - written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
It's No Secret - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Got To Be Certain - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Turn It Into Love - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
I Miss You - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Still Be Loving You - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Look My Way - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Love At First Sight - written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, and performed by Kylie Minogue
Magic - Michelle Buzz, Teemu Brunila and Kylie Minogue, and performed by Kylie Minogue
The Opera Game Process - snippet of Operasonic interview with Rhian Hutchings 
 
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Happy New Year! We are back after an extended Christmas break with a new episode of Mouth-Off. In the episode, I interview MC, performer, clown, comedian, writer, speaker, mentor, director, business entrepreneur, and podcast host Emma Stroud.
We talk about an array of topics from performing, business and motherhood; to bananas, sexuality and clowning. Emma also shares three seminal songs that have had a deep impact on her.
NB - some of the extracts contain explicit language.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Jeremy - lyrics written by Eddie Vedder, music written by Jeff Ament, and performed by Pearl Jam
Nothern Lad - written and performed by Tori Amos
 
Lola's Theme - written by Fulvio Perniola, Gianni BiniKaren Poole, Max Reich, Patrick Moten and Simon Marlin and performed by the Shapeshifters
 
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On this month's episode of Mouth-Off, I continue my interview with comedian, musician, songwriter, actor, promotor, producer, author, and blogger David Ephgrave (and the "back end" of comedy duo Dogget and Ephgrave).
In part 2 we talk about the theraputic power of music. We also discuss David's hero - Paul McCartney. He dissected 5 'Macca' songs that have impacted him and his mental health on a cathartic level.
 
NB - some of the extracts contain explicit language.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Snippet from David Ephgrave: My Part in his Downfall - written and performed by David Ephgrave
Snippet from 'The subtly in which my dad...' sketch - written and performed by David Ephgrave
- written and performed by David Ephgrave
True Love Ways - written by Buddy Holly and performed by Clary Saddler
Marrakech Express - written by Graham Nash and performed by Clary Saddler
Your Loving Flame - written and performed by Paul McCartney
Do it Now - written and performed by Paul McCartney
With a Little Luck - written Paul McCartney and performed by Paul McCartney and Wings
My Soul - written and performed by Paul McCartney and Nitin Sawhney
Golden Slumbers - written and performed by Lennon and McCartney
Slow Down - written and performed by David Ephgrave
 
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On this month's episode of Mouth-Off, I interviewed comedian, musician, songwriter, actor, promotor, producer, author, and blogger David Ephgrave (and the "back end" of comedy duo Dogget and Ephgrave). We had a long chat about his career as an actor/musician and the subsequent career change to comedy 15 years ago.
In part 1 of Mouth-Off Episode 9: Mostly David Ephgrave, partly Paul McCartney we discussed David's career to date and his insecurities about what he describes as the "imposter syndrome". We also had an open and frank discussion about the mental illness that has affected David for most of his life and the impact that this has had on his career.
Tune in next month for part 2, when we discuss David's heroes and biggest influences - his dad, Buddy Holly and Paul McCartney.
NB - some of the extracts contain explicit language.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Snippet from David Ephgrave: My Part in his Downfall - written and performed by David Ephgrave
Snippet from 'If I was going to do it, I wouldn't do it Like this' - written and performed by Dogget and Ephgrave 
Snippet from 'The Balloon Debate' - written and performed by Dogget and Ephgrave
Mostly Comedy theme tune - music written by the Osmonds, interpolated and performed by Dogget and Ephgrave
Snippet from the 2015 solo stand-up show '...and Ephgrave' - written and performed by David Ephgrave 
Simplicity - written by David Ephgrave and performed by Big Day Out 
Smiling on - written David Ephgrave and performed by Big Day Out 
Ukulele Girl - written by David Ephgrave and Chris Hollis and performed by Dogget and Ephgrave
Falling Down - written and performed by David Ephgrave
Hang on - written and performed by David Ephgrave

In this episode of Mouth-Off, Clary interviewed 14 year old singer, actor, and aspiring songwriter (and member of the singing group GENERATION Z) OLIVIA LYNN. We were also joined by her mum Peri Lynn. We spoke about Olivia's passion for music, her musical influences and her hopes for the future. We also had a very open discussion about the issues that Olivia has had with physical and emotional bullying and cyberbullying - while using online platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to promote her music.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Strong - written by Bryan Edery, Daniella Joseph and Perrie Young and performed by Generation Z
Warrior - written and performed by Demi Lovato and co-written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Andrew Goldstein and Lindy Robbins
Verse - written and performed by A-Group
Take Off - written and performed by Light Years
Shaal Region - written and performed by Low Tree
Pages Turn - written and performed by Drift
Game of Trees - written and performed byLights on the Gold Shore
Shallows - written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt and performed by Olivia Lynn
With You (Ghost the Musical) - written by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard and performed by Olivia Lynn
Stand-up Comedy clip - written and performed by David Ephgrave

This week on Mouth-Off, I interviewed Welsh musician, songwriter, producer, author, and blogger Corporate Christ - aka Simon Lewis. We had a very open chat about his life, work and musical influences. We also discussed issues that have affected Simon on a personal level, such as growing up as a man in the Welsh valleys, his battle with Schizophrenia, substance abuse and mental illness, and the loss of an ex lover to suicide.
NB - some of the music extracts contain explicit language.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler
Featuring:
Dead in my Head - written and performed by Corporate Christ
Your Way Stings - written and performed by Corporate Christ
Emancipation - written and performed by Corporate Christ
The Holy Shows - written and performed by Corporate Christ
Palestine - written and performed by Corporate Christ
The Note - written and performed by Corporate Christ
Face of the Glamour - written and performed by Corporate Christ
Adam Kadmon (instrumental version) - written and performed by Corporate Christ
With You (Ghost the Musical) - written by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard and performed by Olivia Lynn