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Celeb Savant
The Celeb Savant show is a weekly entertainment show hosted by Barret Edelstein. Each week we will have long-form career retrospective type interviews with celebrities namely, singers, actors and industry experts. APVA Awards 2023 - nominated as The Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Podcast
Episodes
Celeb SavantMichael Cristiano on his latest album 'Mai Finirả '
Michael Cristiano - an Australian singer songwriter, music director and producer - joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Michael takes us…
Celeb SavantSouth African Music Award nominee - James Deacon
James Deacon - a South African Music Award nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and musician - joins us live in-studio on this episode of Celeb Savant…
Celeb SavantAlanna Joy from Lost//Youth
Alanna Joy from South African rock band Lost//Youth is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Alanna explains the band's name, their creative process…
Celeb SavantQuinny and his debut album 'Outer Monologue'
Quinny, a Scottish-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Quinny explains how he started out in…
Celeb SavantUK's first pop-country male harmony band - Another State (part 1)
Sean Ryder Wolf and James Gibson, from the UK’s first pop-country male harmony band - Another State - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about…
Celeb SavantMienke Ehlers and Celeste Loots from Showmax Original 'Wyfie'
South African actresses Mienke Ehlers and Celeste Loots join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about their journeys in the entertainment industry…
Celeb SavantA decade of Bars and Melody
Bars and Melody - the British R&B and rap duo consisting of Leondre Devries and Charlie Lenehan - join us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We…
Celeb SavantGrammy, ACM, CMA award nominated - Cam
Cam - an American Grammy, ACM, CMA award nominated singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cam explains how she kept going after…
Celeb SavantJason Goliath on E! Africa's Dating #NoFilter South Africa
Jason Goliath - South African comedian, actor, MC, facilitator, and television presenter - joins us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We catch…
Celeb SavantCarletheia - recently signed to PJ Morton's management
Carletheia - a South African singer and songwriter who recently signed with PJ Morton's management - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant…
Celeb SavantDon Dada - signed to Bob Marley's Tuff Gong International Distribution
Don Dada - a South African reggae and hip-hop artist - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Don is the first South African artist to sign a…
Celeb Savant13 ARIA Award nominations - Kris Hopes from Grinspoon
Kris Hopes, drummer from Australian rock band Grinspoon, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The band has achieved 13 ARIA nominations and won one award…
Celeb SavantBBC Radio Producer of the Decade: 1990-2000 - Kevin Tewis-Allen
Kevin Tewis-Allen - a British singer-songwriter, DJ, BBC Radio Producer of the decade 1990-2000, entrepreneur, businessman, and author - joins us on this…
Celeb SavantFour No. 1s on the UK charts - Lindsay Armaou from B*Witched
Lindsay Armaou - an Irish singer-songwriter and actress from the band B*Witched - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. At the time, they were the youngest…
Celeb SavantBBC Introducing featured artist - Jaws The Shark
Jaws The Shark - a British singer, songwriter and BBC introducing featured artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he chose his stage…
Celeb SavantMr South Africa 2024 finalist - Dylan Majavie
Dylan Majavie - singer, model, actor and 2024 Mr South Africa finalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dylan and Barret dive into the various…
Celeb SavantJack Kesy, Martin Bassindale and Brian Taylor from Hellboy: Crooked Man
Jack Kesy (Hellboy), Martin Bassindale (The Crooked Man), and Brian Taylor (Director) join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We find out about how each of…
Celeb SavantRory Petzer - winner of 'The Most Uplifting Comedic Content' award
Rory Petzer - South African comedian, winner of 'The Most Uplifting Comedic Content' award, radio producer, and lecturer joins us from Durban on this episode…
Celeb SavantSouth African Hip-Hop Best Female nominee - Hanna
Hanna - a Zimbabwean-Ethiopian lyricist and hip-hop artist based in South Africa, joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. A South African best…
Celeb SavantDanny O'Reilly from The Coronas on their latest album, Thoughts and Observations
Danny O'Reilly - an Irish singer, songwriter and musician from The Coronas - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Danny explains how they felt when the…
Celeb SavantThe Milli Vanilli story with Fab Morvan
Fab Morvan - a French singer, dancer and model - joins us from Spain on this episode of Celeb Savant. Fab tells us the story of Milli Vanilli, how he pulled…
Celeb SavantBruce Sudano - singer and songwriter for Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson and Donna Summer
Bruce Sudano - an American singer, songwriter, and producer joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Bruce has had his songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Michael…
Celeb SavantSheppard - 36 x platinum across 19 countries
Sheppard - an Australian-born, Nashville-based indie pop band - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Siblings Amy, George, and Emma have achieved…
Celeb SavantItalian-born and Barcelona-based Jake X's music journey
Jake X, an Italian-born and Barcelona-based singer, producer, sound designer, and artist director, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jake explains…
Celeb SavantRachael Sage - 6 time Independent Music Award winner
Rachael Sage - an American singer-songwriter, poet, arranger, producer, record label founder and 6 time Independent Music Award winner joins us on this episode…
Celeb Savant'The Madiba of Lesbians' - Shimmy Isaacs
Shimmy Isaacs - a South African actress, producer, comedian, and writer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shimmy had a feeling at the age of 5 that…
Celeb SavantTamara Dey’s two decades in the music industry - interview
Tamara Dey - a South African singer, songwriter, DJ and winner of the Feather Award as 'Fag Hag of the Year’ - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant…
Celeb SavantAngélique Kidjo, 5 time Grammy winner speaks out - interview
Angélique Kidjo - a Beninese and France-based singer, songwriter, actor and activist - has released 16 albums, won 5 Grammys, been named by Forbes as the first…
Celeb SavantInterview with Denise Marsa
Denise Marsa - an American singer and songwriter - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Denise explains how music came naturally to her from a young…
Celeb SavantInterview with Frank Turner
With six albums hitting the top 10 on the UK album charts - including a No. 1 album - we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by British singer and…
Celeb SavantInterview with Liquidfive
Artist, producer, DJ and songwriter - Liquidfive joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant from Germany. We hear the origins of his stage name, how an injury…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jonathan Bufalino
Up-and-coming singer and songwriter, Jonathan Bufalino joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Based in Australia, Jonathan explains his passion for music…
Celeb SavantInterview with Belinda Davids
South African singer and songwriter, Belinda Davids admits to being 'So Emotional' as she joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Belinda and Barret…
Celeb SavantInterview with Shane Codd
We head to Ireland on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by DJ and Producer, Shane Codd. Shane tells us how watching Tomorrowland and Conor…
Celeb SavantInterview with Euodia Samson
South African actress and author, Euodia Samson is the guest on this episode on Celeb Savant. Euodia fills us in on her career in acting, how and why she…
Celeb SavantInterview with Bowen * Young
Having met in 2013 when Brandon Robert Young became Clare Bowen's last-minute duet partner, American duo Bowen * Young joins us on this episode of Celeb…
Celeb SavantInterview with Presley Davis Jr
American-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, Presley Davis Jr is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Presley explains how the songs just came…
Celeb SavantInterview with HiFi Sean and David McAlmont
Having both been in the entertainment industry for multiple decades… singers, songwriters and musicians, David McAlmont and HiFi Sean join us on this episode…
Celeb SavantInterview with Isla Noon
We land in New Zealand for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by up and coming singer and songwriter, Isla Noon. Isla explains how she started…
Celeb SavantInterview with Sinitta
Having a famous performing mother in Miquel Brown allowed British singer, songwriter, television personality, actress, and mentor, Sinitta get a front row seat…
Celeb SavantTribute to Donna Summer with Bruce Sudano
Celebrating the 250th episode of Celeb Savant, we will be paying tribute to the late American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, as we’re joined by her…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jim Grey (Caligula's Horse)
Jim Grey from the Australian progressive metal band, Caligula's Horse, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. He shares the story behind the band's…
Celeb SavantInterview with Joel Diamond
'Chutzpah' is how American record label owner, producer, songwriter, and music executive Joel Diamond describes his tenacity, which allowed him to have…
Celeb SavantInterview with Damon Sharpe
With over 2 billion streams as an artist, producer, and songwriter… and awards that include Grammy and ASCAP, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by…
Celeb SavantInterview with John Galea
With a fascination for what creates a great pop song, and a background in classical piano, the next guest on Celeb Savant - British singer and songwriter, John…
Celeb SavantInterview with Natalie Shay
Having been motivated by a Taylor Swift concert, British singer, musician and songwriter, Natalie Shay started performing and writing songs at the age of 13…
Celeb SavantInterview with Bright Light Bright Light
Do you know which ‘80s movie the saying “Bright Light Bright Light” comes from? We hear the answer in this episode of Celeb Savant as we are joined by Welsh…
Celeb SavantInterview with Dato Seiko
We land in Botswana for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer songwriter Dato Seiko. Dato tells us that in 2016 she realised that music…
Celeb SavantInterview with Anna Wolf
Having seen South African-born, London-based singer songwriter, Anna Wolf at the Forest Sessions in Johannesburg, the next step was to have her join us on this…
Celeb SavantInterval with Radical Son
After becoming interested in following a journey in the music industry from participating in an aboriginal outreach programme in Australia at the age of 27, we…
Celeb SavantInterview with Randy Slovacek
With a multi-decade career that includes being on stage, choreographing, and directing shows on Broadway - plus world tours of shows such as Hello, Dolly!…
Celeb SavantInterview with Craig Urbani
From 'Grease', 'Isidingo' and 'The Sound of Music'… to 'Scandal', ‘The Buddy Holly Story' and many more - we’re joined live in studio by South African screen…
Celeb SavantInterview with Mark T Goddard
British musician, writer, photographer and music agent, Mark T Goddard is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Mark tells us about the various aspects of…
Celeb SavantInterview with Zoë Modiga
After meeting South African singer and songwriter, Zoë Modiga at the listening party for her latest album, 'Nomthandazo', the next step was to find out about…
Celeb SavantInterview with Faustix
He was given his stage name because it sounded like a magician's name, and his previous manager said he was a magician in the studio. We are joined on this…
Celeb SavantInterview with Christopher Barnett
British film and television composer Christopher Barnett is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Christopher explains how after school he became a…
Celeb SavantInterview with James Duke Mason
American writer, advocate and commentator, James Duke Mason is the only grandchild of British actor, James Mason and media personality, Pamela Mason. He is…
Celeb SavantInterview with Tadéus
South African content creator, Tadéus, joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Having created a following on TikTok, resulting in over…
Celeb SavantInterview with P.Nology
Bajan, British artist, composer, producer and actor - P.Nology joins Celeb Savant from Amsterdam. We hear how his grandmother helped choose his stage name, the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Chayuta
We head to Ghana on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer and songwriter, Chayuta. Chayuta explains how her music teacher discovered her…