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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 SavantInterview with Louis Prima Jr
New Orleans is the destination for this episode of Celeb Savant as Barret sits down with singer, musician and bandleader, Louis Prima Jr. Louis tells us that…
Celeb SavantInterview with Angelique Munyange
Celeb Savant sat down with South African raised, LA-based actress Angelique Munyange. Angelique explains her determination at the age of 16, that led her to…
Celeb SavantInterview with Belinda Davids
Who is your ‘Greatest Love of All’? Celeb Savant sat down with South African singer songwriter, Belinda Davids. Belinda explains how she discovered she could…
Celeb SavantInterview with Stino Le Thwenny
South African hip hop duo, Stino Le Thwenny, joins Celeb Savant on this episode of the podcast. The guys tell us how they fell in love with music, which paved…
Celeb SavantInterview with John Black (co-founder of Muzos)
John Black, the co-founder of Muzos, is the exclusive guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. John tells us how he transitioned from creating websites in the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Stevel Marc
Seeing the pantomime each year as a child was the initial motivation for this episode’s guest - South African based actor, Stevel Marc - to join the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Beckett McDowell
Seeing Elvis Presley on television at the age of two was the inspiration for American singer and songwriter, Beckett McDowell, to pursue a career in the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Harpoon
Australian producer, DJ and record label curator Harpoon is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ryan Harper (AKA Harpoon) explains why he chose that…
Celeb SavantInterview with Matt Weedon (Tors)
Having British guitar and music legend, Bert Weedon OBE, as a grandfather, led Matt Weedon to form Tors with his brother Theo and their friend Jack Bowden…
Celeb SavantInterview with Rob Burrell (Mann Friday)
Zimbabwean based, Rob Burrell (from Mann Friday) has a quarter of a century in the music business! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein speaks to him about where the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Lord Graham Russell (Air Supply)
Are you ‘Making Love out of Nothing at all’ because you are ‘All out of Love’? Celeb Savant spoke with Lord Graham Russell from Air Supply. Graham shares how…
Celeb SavantInterview with Gabriella Cilmi
Having pigeons as her first audience at a young age, Australian singer/songwriter, Gabriella Cilmi moved to the UK at the age of 15, when she released her…
Celeb SavantInterview with Martin Møller Nielsen, (CEO Mdundo.com)
The CEO of Mdundo.com - Martin Møller Nielsen from Nairobi, Kenya - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Martin tells Barret Edelstein what Mdundo…
Celeb SavantInterview with TAU
Do you know what TAU means in Tswana? Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, spoke with Botswana-raised and South African-based DJ and Producer, TAU. We hear about…
Celeb SavantInterview with This Is The Kit
Bonjour! Paris is our next destination on the Celeb Savant world journey, as Barret Edelstein speaks to French-based, UK singer/songwriter, Kate Stables -…
Celeb SavantInterview with Esjay Jones
From hitting the big time in South Africa with local band Stealing Love Jones, to moving to California, USA to continue her journey in the entertainment…
Celeb SavantInterview with Britney Meistre
Playing with a karaoke mics and pianos instead of Barbie dolls when she was a toddler, South African singer and songwriter, Britney Meistre explains her…
Celeb SavantInterview with Dream Wife
Rakel Mjöll from the UK-based punk and indie rock band, Dream Wife joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein on this episode of the podcast. We hear how the band…
Celeb SavantInterview with Tina Arena
Overcoming scepticism from being a child/teenage television star on Australian television... to breaking through the international music industry, is part of…
Celeb SavantInterview with Deard
Pretoria, South Africa is the next stop on the Celeb Savant podcast. Barret Edelstein spoke with South African singer and songwriter Deard. He explains that he…
Celeb SavantInterview with Gr8ful
South African hip hop artist and songwriter Gr8ful joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, live in studio. Gr8ful explains his name, the spelling of it, his…
Celeb SavantInterview with Costa Carastavrakis
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, is joined live in studio by comedian Costa Carastavrakis. Costa shares his journey to performing his first headlining show -…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran
Denmark is the destination for this episode, as Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein speaks to British rapper, producer and musician, Jethro Sheeran - also known as…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jonathan Butler
From growing up in poverty during apartheid in South Africa... to now living in Calabasas, California - Celeb Savant spoke with Grammy Award-nominated singer…
Celeb SavantInterview with Lungisa Xhamela
A South African Idol top 10 finalist and a South African Music Award winner, Lungisa Xhamela joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, live in studio. Lungisa…
Celeb SavantInterview with Lena Byrd Miles
Contemporary gospel is the genre of music that Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein is focusing on in this episode of the podcast. Barret spoke with American Gospel…
Celeb SavantInterview with Sandi Thom
Do you wish you were a punk rocker with flowers in your hair? Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein spoke with Scottish singer songwriter, Sandi Thom. Sandi tells us…
Celeb SavantInterview with Wendy Oldfield
Wilderness in South Africa is where we find this episode of Celeb Savant’s guest. Barret Edelstein spoke with South African singer and songwriter, Wendy…
Celeb SavantInterview with Andrew Kingslow (Producer and Composer)
His London studio is where we find this week's Celeb Savant guest - British music producer, Andrew Kingslow. Andrew tells us how as a child, he learnt to play…
Celeb SavantInterview with Daniel Powter
Your “Bad Day” is over as Celeb Savant speaks to Canadian singer and songwriter, Daniel Powter. Daniel explains how he was challenged with dyslexia and…
Celeb SavantInterview with Pierce Brothers
Going back down under for this episode, Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with twin brothers, Jack and Patrick Pierce - otherwise known as Pierce Brothers…
Celeb SavantInterview with Rhyma
On this episode of the podcast, African singer and songwriter, Rhyma joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein live in the studio. Rhyma discusses where he got his…
Celeb SavantInterview with Charles Jenkins
Have you ever experienced 'imposter syndrome'? American Gospel singer and songwriter, Charles Jenkins, has definitely experienced it during his career. Charles…
Celeb SavantInterview with John Payne (Asia ft John Payne)
An “equipment nerd” is how British-born, American-based rock singer and songwriter, John Payne from Asia featuring John Payne, describes himself. John tells…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jann Klose
New York is the current home of the Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s guest this week. Jann Klose has lived in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and Northeast Ohio…
Celeb SavantInterview with Thom Rylance (The Lottery Winners)
Do you think after being expelled from school twice, that a person would create a path of success? Thom Rylance from British band, The Lottery Winners, had…
Celeb SavantInterview with Big Country
British band Big Country have been performing since the beginning of the ’80s. Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with Mark Brzezicki, Bruce Watson and…
Celeb SavantInterview with Landii
Having recently graduated from Berklee College in the USA with a degree in songwriting, South African singer/songwriter Landii chatted to Celeb Savant Barret…
Celeb SavantInterview with Mariah
How does a person balance two very different full-time roles? Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein speaks to American singer, songwriter and full-time nurse, Mariah…
Celeb SavantInterview with Anica Kiana
The shower is where the Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s, next guest - South African singer/songwriter Anica Kiana - gets most of her creative inspiration…
Celeb SavantTribute to Olivia Newton-John with Michael Caprio (Publicist)
Dame Olivia Newton-John was on the top of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s list to interview for the podcast series. Olivia unfortunately passed away before we…
Celeb SavantInterview with Tony Moore
“Fine and fabulous” is how the next guest of Celeb Savant describes himself. Barret Edelstein sat down with English singer-songwriter, musician, radio…
Celeb SavantInterview with Young Israelites
Celeb Savant heads to the Middle East, as Barret Edelstein speaks to Israeli reggae band, Young Israelites. Nate, Tal and Tristan tell us how they met and…
Celeb SavantInterview with Iain Baker (from Jesus Jones)
Let's get “Real Real Real” as “International Bright Young Thing” Barret Edelstein, otherwise known as The Celeb Savant, sat down with Iain Baker from British…
Celeb SavantInterview with Caroll-Ann
South African singer and songwriter Caroll-Ann joins Barret Edelstein on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us how music and song have been in her life…
Celeb SavantInterview with Hunter Kennedy (Die Heuwels Fantasties)
On this episode of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with Hunter Kennedy from Die Heuwels Fantasties. Hunter takes us on a journey of punk rock…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jerri Sher (Emmy Award winning filmmaker)
Scene 1… Take 1… Action! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sits in the director’s chair with Emmy Award winner, Jerri Sher. After being in film and television…
Celeb SavantInterview with Ziggy Alberts
G’day mate! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein is bouncing on his kangaroo as he heads down under for his second interview with singer and songwriter, Ziggy…
Celeb SavantInterview with Nick Van Eede (Cutting Crew)
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Nick Van Eede from the English band, Cutting Crew. Nick tells us where the band’s name comes from, how he has had…
Celeb SavantInterview with Sananda Maitreya
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American singer and songwriter, Sananda Maitreya. Barret and Sananda discuss their love of Milan, where Sananda…
Celeb SavantInterview with Richard Gau (We Will Rock You)
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with stage and screen actor, Richard Gau - who plays Brit in the theatre production of 'We Will Rock You'. Richard…
Celeb SavantInterview with Locnville
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African twin brothers, Andrew and Brian Chaplin who make up the electro hop music duo, Locnville. The…
Celeb SavantInterview with Kris James
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with British singer and songwriter, Kris James. Kris tells us how he was the lead in the musicals at school, which…
Celeb SavantInterview with Dorian Foyil (AliensDon'tRingDoorbells)
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Dorian Foyil from the international rock band, Aliens Don't Ring Doorbells. Dorian tells us how they came up with…
Celeb SavantInterview with Anchor Lane
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Scottish rock band, Anchor Lane. Conor, Lawrence and Graeme tell us the story about the band’s name, how they met…
Celeb SavantInterview with Bradd Marquis
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American R&B singer and songwriter, Bradd Marquis. Bradd tells us how he used to sing to the ladies as a way to…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jerry Greenberg (Music Executive)
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American music executive, Jerry Greenberg. Jerry tells us how he was a young drummer who began working for…
Celeb SavantInterview with Ard Matthews
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Ard Matthews from Just Jinjer. Ard tells us how joining a band as a drummer…
Celeb SavantInterview with Shanice
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer and entrepreneur, Shanice. She tells us about her 4 decades in the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Ross Learmonth
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Ross Learmonth. Ross tells us the origins of his band Prime Circle, the…