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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

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All Episodes

20:32

Introducing Maya Manuela

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/26

Maya Manuela - an American emerging singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maya explains that she gave up college to pursue music in Nashville, why she shifted away from creating country music, her creative process, and all about her debut album - American Doll.Website - www.mayamanuela.com Instagram - @mayamanuela_ TikTok - @mayamanuela YouTube - @mayamanuela

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34:19

The genre-fluid Tommy Champion

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/23

Tommy Champion - an American genre-fluid music producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tommy explains how moving to New York, and co-founding Carriage House Studio has allowed him to collaborate with artists in every available genre. We also hear how creating in different genres has inspired Tommy to focus on his own music, and more about his latest projects. Website - www.tommychampion.com Instagram -

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19:29

From 'Sweethearts' to an upcoming artist - Ashleigh...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/21

Ashleigh Watson - an Australian upcoming independent retro soul singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Ashleigh joined the Motown soul band Sweethearts at the age of 14 until 22, where she was a mentor in the band, how studying jazz after school laid the foundation for the next phase of her career, and more about collaborating with Michael Cristiano for her latest project. Website - www.ashleighwatsonmusic.com Instagram - @ashleighwatsonmusic Facebook -

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27:17

Lauri Ylönen from the multi-platinum The Rasmus

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/19

Lauri Ylönen - a Finnish singer, songwriter, and musician from the multi-platinum selling band The Rasmus - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lauri explains how, as a child, he started out playing piano and classical guitar, how the band was formed in 1994 when Lauri was 15 years old, how he became friends with and collaborated with Desmond Child, who wrote most of the songs he loved as a child, and all about the band’s 11th studio album, Weirdo. Website - www.therasmus.com Instagram -

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26:39

Blanche from Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue......

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/16

Vince Kelley - an American singer, actor, and performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Vince takes us through his journey from going to the School of Performing Arts in NYC, why he prefers being on stage compared to acting in front of the camera, what he loves about performing in live theatre and all about portraying Blanche in Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue...Website - www.goldengirlstour.com Instagram - @vincekelley @goldengirlstour Facebook - @goldengirlstour

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27:41

Charlotte Jackson Coleman on 'Secrets'

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2025/10/14

Charlotte Jackson Coleman - a British actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Charlotte tells us about studying journalism after school and being a successful television presenter on Sky Sports, ITV's 71 Degrees North, and more. We hear how having a role as a journalist on 'Keith Lemon: The Movie' allowed her to change her path and become a full-time actress, and about her latest project as Sammy on 'Secrets'. Instagram - @seecharlottej Twitter - @seecharlottej

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32:38

Singer and drummer Dynamyte

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/12

Dynamyte - an American singer, songwriter, drummer and multi-instrumentalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dynamyte says she started performing with her brother at the age of 8 under the stage name Michael & Marisa. They performed in the USA for a decade, including opening for Ariana Grande, Cody Simpson, and more. We hear about how she has moved into her solo project, how she creates music, and what’s next. Website - www.dynamyte.com Instagram - @dynamyte Twitter -

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17:32

Introducing Tilly Fenton

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/09

Tilly Fenton - an Australian indie-pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tilly explains how, as a child, she was taught classical piano, which she originally hated… but once she realised she could play her favourite songs, she started to enjoy it. We also hear how studying music and learning to play the guitar gave her the confidence to sing in front of others, about her creative process and more.Website - www.tillyfenton.com Instagram - @tilly.fenton TikTok -

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25:43

Grammy Award winner Toby Gad

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/07

Toby Gad, a German-born and American-based 3 x Grammy, Diamond, and NAACP Award-winning producer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Toby talks about his award-winning career, which includes his first big break writing songs with his brother for the Milli Vanilli album, and how he creates songs - including massive hits for Fergie, Beyonce, John Legend and many more. We also hear about his latest project Piano Diaries, where Toby reimagines some of his biggest hits. Website -

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27:14

From SA Idols to her latest EP Ms. Esau - Thapelo Esau

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/05

Thapelo Esau - a South African singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Thapelo takes us on her journey, honing her craft at school, becoming a top 9 finalist on SA Idols, losing her singing voice after having surgery on her vocal chords, and how she rebuilt her confidence and regained her singing voice to ultimately release her latest EP - Ms. Esau.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg,

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21:11

Award-winning independent artist Dimitris Nezis

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/02

Dimitris Nezis - a Greek independent singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Dimitris’ award-winning career, which includes studying vocals and music theory, and releasing Greek music for over a decade before creating music in English. We also discuss the current music landscape and more! Website - www.dimitrisnezis.com Instagram - @dimitrisnezisofficial Facebook - @dimitrisnezisofficial Twitter - @dimitrisnezis TikTok - @dimitrisnezis YouTube -

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31:05

The music world of Nadia Sheikh

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/30

Nadia Sheikh - a half British, half Spanish singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Nadia's music world, which includes seeing Avril Lavigne live on stage at the age of 12, which inspired her to follow a path in music. She also explains what a 'vomit demo' is, and the approach to writing songs in English and translating them into Spanish. Website - www.nadiasheikh.com Instagram - @nadiasheikhmusic Facebook - @nadiasheikhmusic Twitter - @NadiaSheikh_ TikTok -

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33:42

Randall Abrahams on 'Both Sides'

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/28

Randall Abrahams - a South African media and entertainment executive and television personality - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Randall takes us on his multi-decade journey in the industry, touching on his time in radio (Good Hope FM, YFM), being MD at Universal Music Africa, his experience being a judge on Idols SA, and about his latest collaboration with eNCA... the podcast - Both Sides.Website - www.enca.com Instagram - @randall.tv Facebook - @eNCAnews Twitter - @tv_randall YouTube

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22:31

Rising dance music star Lavinia

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/25

Lavinia, an Italian-born and German-based rising dance music singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lavinia tells us that it was her dream to go to the Olympics as an artistic gymnast, how she nearly ended up in a wheelchair from falling from the parallel bars, and how a year after the accident she found creating music was also a passion, which she pursued to chart-topping success. Instagram - @laviniahope TikTok - @lavinia_music YouTube - @laviniahope

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19:34

Thuso Mbedu on 'Task'

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2025/09/23

Thuso Mbedu - a South African Emmy and Critics Choice Awards nominated actress - joins us from Los Angeles on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thuso explains the intention behind her performance is to bring healing through her craft, what she loves about portraying different characters, and how she researches for creating a character. We also hear all about her latest project, which is currently airing on Showmax - Task. Instagram - @thuso.mbedu Facebook - @tsonokwanda Twitter - @ThusoMbedu TikTok -

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36:32

Born to Perform with Gemma Marinus

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/21

Gemma Marinus - creative arts educational leader - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us about her journey in the industry, which includes performing on stage in productions such as Mamma Mia, and how her passion for teaching allowed her to transition into that space. We also hear about Stageworx, the performing arts school that she opened, and more about 'Born to Perform' 2025.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts,

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28:08

Britain's Got Talent winner - Jai McDowall

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/18

Jai McDowall - a Scottish singer, songwriter, and Britain’s Got Talent winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Jai auditioned three times for X Factor UK, and as a last resort auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent, how winning BGT in 2011 has allowed him to have a career in the industry, and more about what he is currently doing, which includes just having finished collaborating with G4. Website - www.jaimcdowallofficial.com Instagram - @jai_mcdowall Facebook -

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19:20

Dance icon Robin S

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/16

Robin S - an American singer, artist, and dance icon - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Robin tells us about her first professional gig performing with a band… which helped her hone her craft as an entertainer, and the reason behind her stage name. We also discuss what the audience's perception of artists are, and more on her upcoming tour to South Africa in September/October 2025. Website - www.iamrobins.com Instagram - @iamtherobins Facebook - @officialrobins Twitter - @iamtherobins

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27:44

Introducing Run Remedy

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/14

Run Remedy, an American-born, UK-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us how she chose her stage name, how she started out playing violin in orchestra tours until an injury forced her to change her path, and how her debut album, Xtian Skate Night, focused on her coming out story and the conflict that arose from that, forcing her to leave her church.Website - www.runremedy.com Instagram - @runremedy Facebook - @runremedy Twitter - @runremedy TikTok -

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21:50

Grammy and BET nominee Eric Roberson

Celeb Savant ·

2025/09/11

Eric Roberson - an American singer, songwriter, producer, Grammy, and BET Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Eric deals with the hectiness of being on the road, how the failures and challenges have helped shape his success, and why he calls the current music business 'the attention business’. Website - www.ericrobersonmusic.com Instagram - @erro44 Facebook - @BlueErroSoul Twitter - @iamericroberson TikTok - @iamericroberson YouTube - @BlueErroSoul

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