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.
Interview with Kirk Whalum
Having worked with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, and most notably Whitney Houston as a session musician, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American saxophonist and Grammy Award winner, Kirk Whalum. Kirk tells us how he was influenced by his famous musician uncle, Hugh…
Interview with Stefan Tomek (Kensington Road)
Germany is our destination on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Stefan Tomek from German indie rock and alternative pop band, Kensington Road. Stefan explains where the name Kensington Road comes from, and how they as a band stayed true to who they are and what…
Interview with Thando Nyameni
With over 20 years working behind the scenes in the music industry and as an artist - South African entrepreneur, singer and songwriter, Thando Nyameni joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thando tells us why he decided to focus on the behind-the-scenes world of the industry, the different…
Interview with Abby Nurock
We hit the decks on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by South African DJ, Abby Nurock. Abby explains her fascination, which led to her passion of collecting vinyl records, and how she learnt the art of DJing through the DJMixClub in 2002... which led to over…
Interview with Hilary Roberts
American singer and songwriter Hilary Roberts joins us from Dallas, Texas as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hilary explains how she got all the roles in musical theatre at the beginning of her career, but then lost her voice after a self-destructive path – but once she…
Interview with Amy Sky
Having written songs for Diana Ross, Heart, and Reba McEntire... and produced albums for Olivia Newton-John amongst many others, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Canadian singer and songwriter, Amy Sky. Amy tells us the difference between creating music for herself compared to creating for others,…
Interview: Boy Kills World
Scene 1... Take 1... grab your popcorn as we head to the movies and speak to producers Simon Swart and Wayne Fitzjohn, and actor Sharlto Copley from the movie 'Boy Kills World'. We hear about Simon, Wayne and Sharlto’s journey in the industry, Simon and Wayne talk about behind-the-scenes stuff…
Interview with Kenn Colt
On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined by Belgian DJ and Producer, Kenn Colt, who is currently based in Spain. Kenn tells us about how he was taught how to DJ by a friend, which led to it becoming his career, his creative process when creating original tracks,…
Interview with Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah)
Celebrating two decades in the music industry, Kevin Mitchell (from ARIA-nominated Australian, alternative rock band Jebediah) joins us from his home country on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin tells us about how as a teenager he heard songs in his head, which motivated him to learn guitar in order…
Interview with Dale Ray Scheepers
South African theatre performer, musician, music director and Naledi award winner, Dale Ray Scheepers joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Dale started playing piano by ear from the age of 5, what it means to be a musical director for a theatre production, and much…
Interview with Hue and Cry
Greg Kane from the Scottish band, Hue and Cry, was the first guest on the Celeb Savant podcast. On this episode, Greg is joined by his brother Pat. We discuss the band's 40-year history in the music world, and how they are celebrating this milestone - which includes over 2…
Interview with Nate James
Having been approached to write his first book based on his thesis for his masters (the representation and authenticity of gay artists in the music industry), Scottish-based British singer songwriter and lecturer, Nate James joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nate tells us about his multi-faceted career, which…
Interview with Jamie Fine
Barret Edelstein from the Celeb Savant podcast and Canadian singer and songwriter, Jamie Fine, become fast friends on this episode. Jamie shares how she knew from the age of 12 that she was meant to be a songwriter, how she got diverted after school by studying at culinary school, before…
Interview with Léchar Knezovich
South African model, mentor and entrepreneur, Léchar Knezovich joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Léchar tells us how she views beauty pageants as a journey to discover one's own inner beauty, and how they led her to create a successful career in the industry. Instagram…
Interview with Dan Sultan
Multi ARIA Award-winner, Australian singer and songwriter, Dan Sultan is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dan explains how he continues to push the goal post as a measurement of success, and he tells us about his multi award-winning career in the music industry. Website - www.dansultan.com Instagram…
Interview with Lloyd Cole
With over 40 years in the industry, British singer, songwriter and musician, Lloyd Cole joins us from the USA where he is currently based. Lloyd tells us about the years that he was part of the band, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, we hear what motivates him to keep creating…
Interview with Frederik Abas
We head to Amsterdam on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Dutch Producer and DJ, Frederik Abas. Frederik explains how he found studying law too boring, so he decided to change direction to his passion of DJing, and later production, which has been a successful journey…
Interview with Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran
We welcome back for a second time on the Celeb Savant podcast - British producer, rapper and musician... Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, who is currently based in Denmark. Jethro tells us about his latest projects, his latest album, being the soundtrack producer for the upcoming Van Gogh movie, and much more…
Interview with Musa Motha
Having seen South African dancer, Musa Motha, receive the group golden buzzer on the 2023 season of Britain’s Got Talent, the next step was to have him join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how, after getting cancer as a child, Musa had to get one leg…
Interview with Zinah
After having met South African singer and songwriter, Zinah, at the previous South African Music Awards nominations announcements, the next step was for her to join us on Celeb Savant. Zinah tells us how she started her professional career with Showtime Australia, as part of the cast for the ABBA…