On this special bonus episode of MOUTH-OFF, we take a festive detour into the world of Welsh folklore, winter traditions, Celtic music, storytelling and inclusive creativity. Although it's June rather than December, we're incredibly proud of The Welsh Christmas Capers, a National Lottery HERITAGE FUND-supported project delivered by RCT Learning Curve in partnership with Forget-Me-Not Productions and Word Groove Collective. Following the project's evaluation in May, we wanted to share some of the creative work that emerged along the way. Over the past year, participants from Gadlys, Llwynypia and Ty Draw Day Services explored Welsh winter traditions including Mari Lwyd, Plygain, Calennig and Noson Gyflaith through music, film-making, storytelling, performance, cookery, visual arts and assistive technology. In this episode you'll hear excerpts from the project's films, original songs, documentary features and audio story, alongside reflections on how participants brought Welsh heritage to life through their own creativity and communication styles. From rhyme battles and horse skulls (seriously) to magical toffee, ghostly carols and original songs, this is a celebration of Welsh culture, collaboration and imagination. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Welsh Christmas Capers was delivered by RCT Learning Curve in partnership with Forget-Me-Not Productions and Word Groove Collective, with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Special thanks to the participants, families and staff at Gadlys, Llwynypia and Ty Draw Day Services whose creativity, enthusiasm and contributions made the project possible. All media clips, films, documentary features, audio productions and project content featured in this episode were produced by Forget-Me-Not Productions as part of The Welsh Christmas Capers. "Dancing with Your Heart" is performed by Word Groove Collective. Lyrics by Gavin Clifton. Music by Clary Saddler. FEATURED PROJECT WORK The Welsh Christmas Capers Promotional Film VO Mari Lwyd Feature Daffodil Rainbows Noson Gyflaith and Calennig Feature Plygain Feature The Welsh Christmas Caper Audio Story Nos Da Christmas All Year Round SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROJECT LINKS Gavin Clifton / The Disabled Writer https://www.thedisabledwriter.co.uk/ Word Groove Collective SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wordgroovecollective Facebook: Word Groove Collective Forget-Me-Not Productions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgetmenotproductionsuk Clary Saddler / Mouth-Off / Forget-Me-Not Productions https://linktr.ee/clarysaddler The Welsh Christmas Capers YouTube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7v-l3nUIRPCCULCcovmo8RyPo7Xyg_q

On this episode of Mouth-Off I chat to AL STEELE, JAMES WARREN of THE KORGIS, and author, lyricist, disability rights activist  and  MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER & AAC USER, GAVIN CLIFTON. AL, JAMES, and GAVIN each bring a unique perspective on CREATIVITY, SONGWRITING, and the power of MUSIC to connect people. GAVIN collaborates with host CLARY SADDLER through WORD GROOVE COLLECTIVE, where he writes lyrics and advocates for greater ACCESSIBILITY and representation for people who use AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC). We get to here their creative journeys, the stories behind their work, and the ways music can inspire, challenge, and bring people together. We also explore a wide range of topics including SONGWRITING, SYNC PLACEMENT, COLLABORATION, the changing MUSIC INDUSTRY, DISABILITY RIGHTS, ACCESSIBILITY IN THE ARTS, creative influences, and the importance of finding and maintaining your own ARTISTIC VOICE. We also play a round of "SYNC OR SINK?", putting our guests' music industry instincts to the test, and delve into the world of DIEGETIC and NON-DIEGETIC MUSIC, exploring how music functions within film, television, and other media. It's a lively and thought-provoking conversation packed with insights, humour, industry knowledge, and plenty of musical stories along the way. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Intro Music - Clary Saddler Dance on a Volcano - Al Steele If I Had You - James Warren When Doves Cry - Prince World Full of Dreams - Gavin Clifton and Al Steele These Wings - Gavin Clifton and Clary Saddler Fast and Loose - Gavin Clifton, Al Steele and James Warren Fragments - Clary Saddler Tick Tock - Clary Saddler A Pembrokeshire Farm - Al Steele Terry Jones and the Great Map Mystery - Al Steele Everybody's Got to Hurt Sometime - James Warren Hot-Wired - Gavin Clifton and Clary Saddler Cartoon World - Al Steele and James Warren Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Mick Jones and Joe Strummer Let's Build a God Game  - Al Steele Morning After - Gavin Clifton and Clary Saddler Outro Music - Clary Saddler SOCIAL MEDIA AND MUSIC LINKS Gavin Clifton / The Disabled Writerhttps://www.thedisabledwriter.co.uk/ Al Steelehttps://alsteele.name/ James Warren / The Korgishttps://thekorgis.com/meet-the-band Word Groove CollectiveSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wordgroovecollectiveFacebook: Word Groove Collective Clary Saddler / Mouth-Off / Forget-Me-Not Productionshttps://linktr.ee/clarysaddler

In this episode of Mouth-Off, we dive headfirst into one of the biggest creative debates of our time: AI  threat or liberation? Voice-cloning. AI music. Text-to-speech. Plagiarism panic. Copyright chaos. We’ve heard the dystopian headlines. But what happens when AI isn’t replacing creativity — it’s enabling it? 🎧 In this episode A frank personal reflection on using AI as a disabled-led creative (when is it a helper, and when is it a hijacker?) Original interviews with: • Gavin Clifton – author and AAC user who successfully challenged ACX to allow TTS narration of his memoir • Mr X – non-verbal musician working with eyegaze tech and hybrid AI vocal blending • Clip from BBC Access All featuring Sarah Ezekiel and her son discussing AI-assisted art and identity • Queer musician and author Corporate Christ (featured in a previous Mouth-Off episode) shares a reimagined track using Suno AI Two creative tracks using assistive or AI-enhanced tools: • Unreal Reality – co-written by Clary Saddler and Gavin Clifton for Word Groove Collective (sync brief) https://soundcloud.com/wordgroovecollective • Only Love – featuring lyrics and eyegaze instrumentation by Mr X, vocals by Clary Saddler Instrumental: Whimsical – composed by Mr X and Clary Saddler Audio reference to viral fake Drake track (AI-generated) and the ethical uproar it sparked A candid “interview” with ChatGPT — sort of — on what it means to assist, not create Show notes written with ChatGPT… though frankly, after the back-and-forth, it might’ve been quicker to do it myself 🎵 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler Featuring: • Unreal Reality – by Gavin Clifton & Clary Saddler (for Word Groove Collective) https://soundcloud.com/wordgroovecollective • Only Love – Mr X featuring Clary Saddler • Whimsical – by Mr X and Clary Saddler • Clip from BBC’s Access All (Sarah Ezekiel interview): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001tklw • Corporate Christ AI-enhanced track: Palestine (Suno Reimagining) https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PlLbbxsb1KLU2C1kZ8yFZ • Excerpt of viral fake Drake AI track: Heart on My Sleeve (Originally by anonymous creator Ghostwriter977) All SFX: from Pixabay (royalty-free) 📍 Follow us: https://linktr.ee/clarysaddler Facebook: @FMNproductionsUK X (Twitter): @1_forget Instagram: @forgetmenotclary Pen & Sword Books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Clary-Saddler/a/5898 📝 Follow Clary’s author content: Threads & Instagram: @clary.writes TikTok: @clarywrites X (Twitter): @clary_cwtch

This Pride Month, Mouth-Off revisits a milestone from the archive: Welsh and Proud – Schools’ Songwriting Sessions (2014). Funded by the Arts Council of Wales and produced by Forget-Me-Not Productions — our first project as a Ltd company — this initiative brought together over 150 pupils from five Cardiff secondary schools to create original LGBTQIA+ themed anthems. The winning song, The Person Within, was professionally recorded, filmed, and screened on the main stage at Cardiff Pride 2014. A decade later, we untangle the cables, revisit the voices, and reflect on the queer legacy of music, memory, and visibility. 🎧 In this episode: Archival clips from the original project Interviews with participating teachers, judges, and community figures A musical montage of student submissions A tribute to late supporters and judges Scott Travers and Ian Bazzard (Bazz) Audio from sister projects United Community and Homophonic is Gay Reflections on ageism, allyship, and protest A Cwtch live set snippet An excerpt from Claire Dowie’s Why is John Lennon Wearing a Skirt? as part of the Cultural Cwtch 🎵 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler Featuring: The Person Within – by pupils from Mary Immaculate School United Community – by pupils at Willows High School and Clary Saddler Live Out Loud (LOL) – by pupils from Fitzalan School and Clary Saddler Don’t Hide Away in the Shadows – by pupils of Michaelston Community College and Clary Saddler Pam Padlocks – by pupils from Ysgol Plasmawr and Radyr Comprehensive School Mirrors – by pupils from Bro Edern and Clary Saddler Unity – by pupils from Bishop of Llandaff School Forget-Me-Not – by Cwtch Good Thing – by Cwtch Confide in Me (Kylie Minogue Cover) – by Cwtch Shiver – by Cwtch Remember Me – by Cwtch Turn to You – by Cwtch Unreal Reality – by Word Groove Collective Claire Dowie monologue excerpt – Why is John Lennon Wearing a Skirt? Additional clips from Homophonic is Gay Interview snippets from Radio Cardiff and Vibe Creative archives SFX: Pixabay 📍 Follow us: LinkTree Facebook: @FMNproductionsUK X (Twitter): @1_forget Instagram: @forgetmenotclary Pen and Sword Books 📝 Follow Clary’s author content: Threads & Instagram: @clary.writes TikTok: @clarywrites X (Twitter): @clary_cwtch

UPRISING was first performed in 2015, commissioned by The Project Space in Newport and produced by Forget-Me-Not Productions. It was a multimedia, site-specific performance exploring political disenfranchisement, media control, and class struggle, drawing from Newport’s Chartist history and the social climate leading up to the 2015 general election. Through live music, immersive theatre, and audience participation, it questioned who really holds power and how democracy is manipulated. A decade later, in 2025, this Mouth-Off episode revisits UPRISING...through its original music, propaganda-inspired soundscapes, and interviews reflecting on its themes in today’s political landscape. The episode dissects the show’s key moments: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler Featuring: Winning the Rat Race, Rise Together, Paint the Walls – all created with Suno AI Since I Started - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Simha the Man - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Rexx Final Beat - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Red Eyes - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Always Dreaming - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Ryan Jones - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) The Mind Sweepers - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Martin Rose - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Living Pulse - No copyright (Wondershare Filmora library) Talkin' Bout a Revolution (Live Loop version) – written by Tracy Chapman All I Want is Change – written by Clary Saddler Global Chaos – written by Clary Saddler & Jay Bradley-Hoffman (Ruby Shoes) Start a Riot – Breyan Isaac, Jared Lee, Collins Obinna Chibueze, Alec Appoloni (DUCKWRTH & Shaboozy) The Power – written by Michael Münzing & Luca Anzilotti (SNAP!) Frontier Psychiatry – written by Darren Seltmann & Robbie Chater (The Avalanches) Masses Against the Classes (spoken word intro) – by Noam Chomsky Spoken Word “here we see some very recent…” – taken from Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange Generation X Y Q – written by Clary Saddler Pixabay – free SFXs Old Man Isca – music & melody from Ole Man River (Oscar Hammerstein II), lyrics rewritten by an anonymous vox pop interviewee Uprising VO Instrumental – written by Clary Saddler Global Chaos (outro sample) – written by Simon Lewis (Corporate Christ) Some Narration VOs - created with Vocloner Cast: Shevaughn Georgiou, Clary Saddler, Jay Bradley-Hoffman Vox Pops interviewee: Jay Bradley-Hoffman and Paul Bradley-Hoffman Follow us on:📍 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/clarysaddler📍 Facebook: @FMNproductionsUK📍 X: @1_forget📍 Pen and Sword Books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Clary-Saddler/a/5898📍 Instagram: @forgetmenotclary

So it's official. I have a book out. KYLIE MINOGUE ALBUM-BY-ALBUM STICK OR TWIST? is out now. To coincide with the launch, I was interviewed with my co-host - from my other podcast, THE McCARTNEY McALPHABET.   We chatted mostly about Kylie and my writing process, though there was some MACCA thrown in for good measure (they have previously performed together don't you know!)   The book, published by WHITE OWL is available from all the usual places (Kylie Minogue: Album by Album by Clary Saddler | Waterstones).   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mouth-Off Intro and Outro Music - by Clary Saddler Padam Padam - by Ina Wroldsen and Lostboy Neighbours Theme - by Trent and Hatch Hands - by Ashley, Davidsen, Larsen and Cutfather Help! - by Lennon and McCartney Word is Out - by Stock and Waterman Too Far - by Minogue Little Baby Nothing - by Bradfield, Moore, Edwards and Jones I Don't Need Anyone - by Bradfield, Moore and Jones Dance Tonight - by McCartney Magic - by Minogue, Buzz, Brunila, Davidsen and Wallevik Outro Music Keep Under Cover - by McCartney

To coincide with the release of my new book KYLIE MINOGUE ALBUM-BY-ALBUM STICK OR TWIST? Mouth-Off is concluding the epic, three-part special feature that we started this month about gay icon, fashion icon and all round legend, KYLIE MINOGUE. As you may know, if you listened to the final Mouth-Off episode of season one - where I interviewed music enthusiast and my fellow RUBYSHOES band mate (and fellow GAY), JAY BRADLEY-HOFFMAN; I have recently finished my Kylie book, which is being published by WHITE OWL at the end of June (2024). I am also currently in the process of planning the follow up book, KYLIE MINOGUE: A SHOWGIRL ON TOUR. To coincide with these projects and to celebrate PRIDE MONTH, Jay and I finished our chat. Last year, Jay suggested we do a review of the concert openers from all of Kylie’s tours, so we did, and we recorded our chat. This is part two, we hope you enjoy. #PADAMPADAM. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mouth-Off Intro and Outro Music - by Clary Saddler Better the Devil You Know (Stock, Aitken and Waterman) – Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour Better the Devil You Know (Stock, Aitken and Waterman) – Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour Speakerphone (Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback and Åhlund – KYLIEX2008Tour Magnetic Electric (Minogue, Kurstin and Poole) – Anti Tour Les Sex (Warner, Wade Keusch, Walker, Rappaport and Lanz) – Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour Golden (Minogue, Rimes, Rose and McEwan) – Golden Tour Magic (Minogue, Buzz, Brunila, Davidsen and Wallevik) – Infinite Disco Live Stream  Come into My World (Denis and Davis) – Infinite Disco Live Stream Light Years (Minogue, Stannard and Gallagher) – More Than Just a Residency  Outro Music Vegas High (Minogue, Stannard, Blackwell and O'Connell)

Continuing our Pride Month celebrations and marking the release of my new book, 'Kylie Minogue Album-by-Album: Stick or Twist?' (out 30 June 2024), Mouth-Off presents the second instalment of our three-part Kylie series. In this episode, I sit down with songwriter, producer, and DJ DAMON SHARPE. Damon was part of the creative team behind Kylie's anthemic single 'Get Outta My Way' and the B-side to 'All the Lovers,' 'Go Hard or Go Home.' Tune in to hear our in-depth conversation and find out, "what's the worst thing that could happen to you?" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler Featuring: Get Outta my Way - written by Hansen, Secon, Sharpe, Wallevik, Davidsen and Price Go Hard or Go Home - written by Hansen, Secon, Sharpe, Davidsen and Sardorf Paid my Dues - written by Anastacia, Lawson, Kafi and Sharpe Love Don't Cost a Thing - written by Sharpe, Lawson, Franklin, Monroe and Harris Pink Champagne - written by Grande, Squire and Sebert  Hard (Not Luvin U) - written by Sharpe and Sanicola Love is a Crime - written by Lawson, Rich, Sharpe and Wake Get Outta My Way (demo version) - written by Hansen, Secon, Sharpe, Wallevik, Davidsen and Price Midnight Ride - written by Stracey, Cikojevic, Diplo and Minogue  Tonight - written by Starr and Lancellotti Lifetime - written by Drewett, Warner, Lewis, James and Mooncie Safe Haven - written by Sharpe, Burke, Miller and Rosen Remember the Time - written by Riley, Jackson and Belle Now and Then - written by Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starkey Uptown Funk - written by Ronson, Mars and Jesse Shatkin Damon Sharpe: X:@damonsharpe   Instagram: @damonsharpe  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonsharpe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@damonsharpe Brain Jack: https://www.catch.one/events#/events/109637  Follow us on: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/clarysaddler    Facebook: @FMNproductionsUK Twitter: @1_forget Pen and Sword books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Clary-Saddler/a/5898  Instagram: @forgetmenotclary

Last year, I interviewed music critic (Albumism) and author of the "Record Redux" series, Quentin Harrison, to discuss all things related to the ultimate gay icon, Ms. Kylie Minogue. The "Record Redux" series is a ten-book set dedicated to “resetting the critical narratives of influential and often misrepresented women in pop music.” Previous editions have profiled the careers of the Spice Girls, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Carly Simon, and Donna Summer, with Janet Jackson still in the making. To celebrate Pride Month and to coincide with the release of my book, "Kylie Minogue Album-by-Album: Stick or Twist?" (out June 30, 2024), I had another chat with Quentin. This time, we discussed Kylie’s recent renaissance, her enduring legacy, and her latest release, "Tension." ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler Featuring: "Confide in Me" - written by  Steve Anderson, Dave Seaman, and Owain Barton "Green Light" - written by Daniel Davidsen, Peter Wallevik, Ruby Spiro "I Don't Need Anyone" - written by Bradfield, Moore, Wire, and Minogue  "Hands" - written by Mich Hansen, Daniel Davidsen, Kasper Larsen, Ryan Ashley "Really Don't Like You" - written by Lo and Ailin "Break this Heartbreak" - written by Minogue and Garibay "Les Sex" - written by Amanda Warner, Peter Wade Keusch, Joshua "J.D." Walker, William Rappaport and Henri Lanz "Tension" - written by Minogue, Anya Jones, KAMILLE, Jon Green, Richard "Biff" Stannard & Duck Blackwell "Ocean Blue" - written by Anderson and Minogue "Dancing" - written by Minogue, Steve McEwan and Nathan Chapman "In the Night" - written by Donnie Wahlberg, Kevin Jense and Elijah Cofield  "Breathe" - written by Minogue, Ingo Vauk and Dave Ball "Red Blooded Woman" - written by Johnny Douglas and Poole "Things We Do for Love" - written by Minogue, Jones, KAMILLE, Green, Stannard and Blackwell "Just Imagine" - written by Carl Ryden and Poole "You Are There" - written by Johnny Mandel "LAZY" - written by Tom Howe "Dance Alone" - written by Sia, and Jesse Shatkin Quentin Harrison: Website: https://linktr.ee/quentinharrison Twitter: @TheQHBlend Instagram: @retromodernfly Amazon: Record Redux: Kylie Minogue Follow us on: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/clarysaddler    Facebook: @FMNproductionsUK Twitter: @1_forget Pen and Sword books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Clary-Saddler/a/5898  Instagram: @forgetmenotclary

For the first episode of season 2 of Mouth-Off, we are featuring student and longtime collaborator Mr X. His JacsJams podcast series is focusing on accessibility this season. 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 his fifth installment to JacsJams All Things series, Mr X is critiquing three concert venues in relation to their accessibility.  Disclaimer The music extracts featured in this podcast review are: Songs featured: I Hate You When You're Drunk - Olly Murs Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs How Can We Be Lovers - Michael Bolton How Am I Supposed To Live Without You - Michael Bolton We're Good - Dua Lipa Levitating - Dua Lipa Follow us on Facebook @FMNproductionsUK Follow us on Twitter @1_forget Follow us on Instagram @forgetmenotclary Like the episode? Leave us a review here https://bit.ly/Mouth-Off