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 Ziggy Alberts
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, speaks to Australian singer and songwriter, Ziggy Alberts. Find out how surf journalism and the guitar gift from his parents led him to a career in music. We also hear how Ziggy creates music with the intention of togetherness for his listeners. Go down under and…
Interview with Antony Costa (Blue)
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Antony Costa from the boy band Blue. Antony tells us where the name Blue comes from, the band's creative process, and what it was like to collaborate with Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Also hear why Antony loves musical theatre and playing…
Interview with Izzy Kershaw
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with recording artist and producer, Izzy Kershaw. Find out how Izzy overcame her challenge of ADHD, and what path she took before choosing music as a career. Izzy is the daughter of '80s pop star, Nik Kershaw. There are no riddles as we enjoy…
Interview with Malaika Salatis
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with pop star, dancer and model from the Reunion Islands, Malaika Salatis. We find out about her musical journey, her personas while creating music, and how she helps other artists tap into their emotions when directing them in their music videos. Grab your drinks,…
Interview with Jethro Tait
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with South African songwriter and artist, Jethro Tait. We hear about his journey of starting to play guitar at the age of 13, performing in musical theatre, winning X-Factor as part of the boy band FOUR, to his journey as a successful solo artist…
Interview with Citizen Deep
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelsein, recently sat down with South African Afro-House music producer, Citizen Deep. We find out about the name, and how having a curfew as a teenager and not being able to go out led him to create music. Grab your dance shoes as we dive deeper into…
Interview with Sheila E
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with music legend, Sheila E, who was training for the Olympics as an athlete when the universe led her to music. We also find out that her musician father wanted her to play the violin in order to have a more secure career in…
Interview with Stacey Jackson
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, recently sat down with entertainment entrepreneur, Stacey Jackson. Stacey started her career at the age of 40, after raising 4 children. The journey takes us from the recording studio, to the world concert stage, to the television studio and beyond. Age is just a number, and…
Interview with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with pop superstar, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. We find out first hand what it's like to be a contestant on The Masked Singer UK and Strictly Come Dancing. Do you know what "Wonky pop" is? Grab your glitter ball because it's going to be "Murder on…
Interview with Nick DeCosemo
After meeting Nick DeCosemo at the Johnny Clegg tribute concert, Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein asked him to be the next guest on the podcast. The discussion takes us through Nick's years as a recording artist and lifestyle journalist, working with Beyonce and Shakira. We find out how this led him…
Interview with Kevin Simm from Wet Wet Wet
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with the new lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, Kevin Simm. We find out about his journey from the Popstars reality show, and being in the band Liberty X, to winning The Voice UK, and joining Wet Wet Wet. It's no "Sweet Little Mystery"…
Interview with Martin Bourboulon (Director of Eiffel)
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Martin Bourboulon, director of the movie Eiffel. We find out what attracted Martin to create the period piece, and all the behind the scenes tidbits. Bonjour and enjoy! Instagram - @videovisionent, @Martin_Bourboulon Facebook - @martin.Bourboulon Twitter - @MBourboulon
Interview with Betty Boo
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with pop and rap icon Betty Boo. Find out where the name Betty Boo comes from, plus what Betty was up to between releasing her last album in the '90s to her latest release 'Boomerang' in 2022. We are "Doin' The Do" with Ms…
Interview with Elaine
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, met South African R&B superstar, Elaine at Sony Head Office in Johannesburg. We hear how Elaine created her own path in the music industry - simply by stepping forward and showing up. We also find out what Elaine does in Hollywood after being creative in the…
Interview with Jack Hues from Wang Chung
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Jack Hues from the English new wave band, Wang Chung. Find out how getting stood up by one of his guitar pupils allowed him to come up with the band's first hit, and how he and Nick create music together. It's time for…
Interview with Marcia Barrett from Boney M
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sits down with Marcia Barrett from the band, Boney M. Find out, amongst other topics, why Marcia calls Barret naughty, how Ms Barrett responded to the doctor when he said she would never walk again, and what she had to say when Barret told her that…
Interview with Mickey Thomas from Starship
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein chats with lead singer of the band, Starship, Mickey Thomas. Join Barret and Mickey as they discuss 4 decades of music, and find out who Mickey thinks should be ruling the world. "Nothing 's Gonna Stop Us Now" as we dive into the world of music…
Interview with UB40
Grab your "Red, Red Wine" because "I've Got You Babe". Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, spoke with Jimmy Brown, Matt Doyle and Earl Falconer from the reggae band, UB40. Join Barret as he dives into 5 decades of the UB40 world. Website - https://ub40.global/ Instagram - @UB40official Twitter - @UB40official Facebook…
Interview with Hue and Cry
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, dives into the Hue and Cry story with Greg Kane. Greg is one half of the band with his brother, Pat and he explains the band's journey, and what they are currently working on. website: hueandcry.co.uk Twitter: Hue and cry YouTube: Hue and cry music Instagram:…