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32:33

BigStar founder Nick Lawrence

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2026/04/26

Nick Lawrence - a British entertainment executive and founder of BigStar - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nick takes us through his journey, which includes how music influenced his childhood, He moved from finance into the entertainment industry with roles including owning a record label, being a professional DJ, founding BigStar, and what services the management consultancy providesWebsite - www.bigstarbiz.co.uk Instagram - @bigstarbiz

27:42

Grammy-nominated Lin Nelson

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2026/04/23

Lin Nelson - a Grammy- nominated producer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lin takes us through her experience in the entertainment industry, which includes working for the Grammys for 15 years, how she then went freelance and worked in a variety of roles within the industry, and how she now produces and writes different genres of music. Instagram - @dreamwithfaith @dalagirlmusic

27:42

Grammy-nominated Lin Nelson

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2026/04/23

50:11

Lamas, Lamas and more Lamas | R.I.P M.J.F?

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2026/04/23

More llamas per minute than a Falcon Crest binge-watch, Paulo’s latest obsession covers semi-nude photo shoots, Urban Dictionary definitions, and a movie about breakdancing, graffiti, and rapping — in which Lorenzo does none of the three. But before we get to #LamLear, Paulo found Hell — and it’s in the Namib Desert, where the rains are certainly not blessed. We reveal a man who is part historian, part bootlegger, and how CNN put the “b*tch” in an obituary for Michael J. Fox. Jump To: Toto's

20:28

The multi-platinum career of Basement Jaxx

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2026/04/21

Simon Ratcliffe from multi-platinum production duo Basement Jaxx - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simon takes us through their Brit and Grammy Award-winning career, which includes how the duo was formed, exploring different areas of the industry (like the full live show they created), what he loves about performing live, and what’s coming next. Website - www.basementjaxx.com Instagram - @basement_jaxx Facebook - @BasementJaxx Twitter - @TheBasementJaxx TikTok - @thebasementjaxx YouTube -

18:34

Bestseller crime author Lotte Petri

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2026/04/19

Lotte Petri - a Danish best-selling crime author - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lotte explains what inspired her to start writing crime novels, why she loves writing in the genre of crime, what type of research she conducts for her books and what she finds interesting about adapting the books into film manuscripts. Website - www.lottepetri.dk/english/ Instagram - @lotte.petri Facebook - @lotte.petri

38:12

Rock and Roll Hall of Wham! | Save the drama for your...

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2026/04/17

Paulo takes Dori on a tour of fictional ’80s hospitals, where the nurses were snarky and the doctors were Doogie. We take a look at Phil Collins now as he spends another day in paradise called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We have a new favourite ’80s power couple who find love over 30 years after they were pin-ups, and Dori shares her rider in case she ever gets stuck down a well. We look at TV spin-offs of the best ’80s movies, as well as Revenge of the Nerds, and “Two ’80s Truths and a Lie”

31:59

Behind the camera with Katharina Benjamim

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2026/04/16

Katharina Benjamim - a Brazilian-born, Monaco- based filmmaker, producer, and director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Katharina explains how she started her career in costume and set design, explains the importance of continuity in productions, what inspires the projects she creates, and the difference between creating a documentary and a film. IMDB - Katharina Benjamim Instagram - @kat.benjamim LinkedIn - @katharinabenjamim

27:55

Over a Decade of Success - Jimmy Nevis

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2026/04/12

Jimmy Nevis - a South African award-winning singer, producer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jimmy takes us through his over a decade of success, which includes how he chose his stage name, and what shocked him when he started professionally in the industry. We also dive into the intricacies of the behind-the-scenes of the industry. website - www.jimmynevisepk.com Instagram - @jimmynevis Facebook - @JimmyNevis Twitter - @jimmynevis TikTok - @heyjimmynevis YouTube -

43:14

Award-winning and platinum selling Daniel Baron

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2026/04/10

Daniel Baron - a South African award-winning, platinum selling singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Daniel takes us through his chart-topping career, which includes how he intentionally tries to step out of comfort zones, how he picks up talent in other artists, what he loves about producing other artists, and how he creates for himself compared to other artists. He also gives advice to upcoming artists. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded

16:28

The triple threat Keith D. Robinson

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2026/04/07

Keith D. Robinson - an American actor, singer, and dancer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The triple threat takes us through his journey, which includes his path in the music industry, how acting came calling later in life, about working on a Soap Opera - Beyond The Gates - and his latest music project, Love Episodic ll.Website - www.keithsings.com Instagram - @keithsings Facebook - @keithrobinsonsings Twitter - @keithsings TikTok - @keith.drobinson YouTube - @KeithRobinsonsings

23:02

Rock out with Massive Wagons

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2026/04/05

Massive Wagons - Baz Mills from the UK rock band joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Baz explains how the band got together, how they started out being a covers band, why they started creating original music, and what he loves about performing and creating music… 17 years into his career. Website - www.massivewagons.com Instagram - @massivewagons Facebook - @massivewagons Twitter - @massivewagons TikTok - @massivewagonsofficial YouTube - @massivewagons

26:08

Rebranding Barrett Crake to Somyo

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2026/04/02

Somyo - an American-born, Lisbon-based electronic dance singer, producer, and DJ - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Somyo explains how he started his career as an actor in Los Angeles and how getting music projects allowed him to realise his passion for creating in the space, and why he changed his stage name from Barrett Crake to Somyo. We also bond over our love of Kylie Minogue.Instagram - @somyomusic Facebook - @somyomusic TikTok - @somyomusic Youtube - @somyomusic

18:57

Freeman Gumede’s debut EP Kuhlangene

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2026/03/31

Freeman Gumede - a South African singer, songwriter, and bassist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Freeman explains how he started out playing bass and singing in a choir, but due to self-confidence issues, it took him a while to start his solo career. We also hear more about his debut EP, Kuhlangene.Instagram - @freemangumede Facebook - @freemangumede01 TikTok - @freemangumede YouTube - @freemangumede

27:26

Up and coming duo LamBros

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2026/03/29

LamBros - an Australian duo, singers, songwriters, and brothers, Connor and Harry Lambrou join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The brothers take us through their journey, which includes what they learned from starting off busking as teenagers. They explain how they create their live pallet of sound, and they explain why there is friction between them during the creative process.Instagram - @lambrosmusic Facebook - @lambrosofficial TikTok - @lambrosmusic YouTube - @lambrosmusic

33:32

Death's Near-Chuck Norris Experience

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2026/03/27

We’re breaking format like Chuck Norris broke teeth, as we take a moment to remember the man who had his own line of “Action Jeans.” The perfect jeans for karate kick slap action. With 13 movies in the 80s alone and a projected on-screen body count of over 400, Chuck Norris was a star long before he became the world’s deadliest meme. But because Paulo loves a good lie, there’s still time for a round of Two 80s Truths and a Lie, featuring Joan Jett, Devo, and your favourite 80s phone

27:38

100 years of Gallo Music Africa

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2026/03/26

Kwelagobe Sekele - head of A&R Publishing, music supervisor, and curator for Gallo Music/The Music Arena - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Kwelagobe takes us through his entertainment journey and what his role at Gallo entails. It is the 100th anniversary of Gallo Music Africa, and Kwelagobe unpacks the impact and how the label will be honoring the milestone. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South

22:41

Introducing Con The Artist

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2026/03/24

Con The Artist, a South African-born, Canadian-based singer, songwriter, and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Con takes us through his entertainment journey, how he started out in the band, and the reason behind following a path as a solo artist, the difference between creating songs for himself compared to creating for others, what he loves about film composition, and how he is working on his 'decision paralysis'.Website - www.contheartist.com Instagram - @contheartist Facebook

38:53

Discussing comedy and deep topics with Joey Rasdien

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2026/03/22

Joey Rasdien - a South African award-winning comedian and actor - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joey takes us through his multi-decade journey of being a comedian… we discuss his acting in front of the camera, and deep topics such as the art of introspection in comedy, cancel culture, street light effect, attribution error, and pluralistic ignorance.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Website -

47:32

Living next door to Tony | Scope Magazines on...

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2026/03/20

LEVEL ORANGE ALERT – Noël Opperman has crossed the Pretoria border and is soiling our new couch. He’s here to tell us about the latest edition of The Retro Fair and how he wanted to be Madonna’s boy toy. Paulo is apparently in a sitcom with Tony Danza, while Dori offers to replace Noël’s water-damaged Scope magazines. Michael Jackson was in the dark with a two-headed dwarf, Paulo watched an ’80s virgin lottery, and is Boy George going to Eurovision? AI thinks Paulo is the Boss (00:02:16) Retro

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