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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

7:42

Goo Goo Dolls - 15 million records sold

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/23

Goo Goo Dolls - John Rzeznik from The Grammy Award-nominated American punk band - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. With 15 million records sold worldwide, John tells how they chose the band's name, why they keep creating music after all these decades, and about their upcoming South African tour.Website - www.googoodolls.com Instagram - @googoodollsofficial Facebook - @googoodolls Twitter - @googoodolls TikTok - @googoodollsofficial YouTube - @thegoogoodolls

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19:27

Alternative Rock band - Snowing Down South

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/20

Snowing Down South - Gust Greyvenstein and Lihan Puren from the South African alternative rock band - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how the band chose their name, Gust and Lihan's individual, and the band's journeys, why they went on hiatus, and what’s coming up next. Instagram - @snowingdownsouth_officia Facebook - @snowingdownsouth YouTube - @snowingdownsouth

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40:38

3xGrammy Award winner - Wouter Kellerman

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/18

Wouter Kellerman - a South African flautist, producer, composer, 3×Grammy and 9xSAMAs awards winner - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Wouter explains how he started his professional career in engineering and how, after 20 years at the age of 44, he went into music full-time... successfully creating award-winning World, Roots, and New Age Music. This episode was recorded before the 2025 Grammy Awards, at which he won his 3rd award for his collaborative album, Triveni. This

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22:02

Up and coming artist - Melanie MacLaren

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/16

Melanie MacLaren - an up-and-coming American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Melanie explains why she only pursued music professionally at a later stage in her life, how the COVID lockdown helped her focus and create a vision for her career, and why she loves performing live. Website - www.melaniemaclaren.com Instagram - @melaniemaclaren Facebook - @melaniemaclarenmusic TikTok - @melaniemaclaren YouTube - @melaniemaclaren

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31:47

Fleur Du Cap winner, Stuart Brown, on 'Dear Evan Hansen'

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/13

Stuart Brown - a South African Fleur Du Cap winning performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Stuart tells us about his journey of pursuing performance as a career, we discuss some of the technical terms in performing, and his current role as Evan in the production of Dear Evan Hansen. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.hownowbrowncow..co.za www.showtime.co.za Instagram -

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24:40

Introducing Livvy Lauren

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/11

Livvy Lauren - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Livvy explains how following a creative path helps focus her ADHD and high energy, the difference between singing classical, pop, and musical theatre... and her creative process. Instagram - @livvylauren Facebook - @livvy.acock Twitter - @LivvyLauren TikTok - @livvylaurenx

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36:17

5 × South African Music Award nominee - Jesse Clegg

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/09

Jesse Clegg - a 5 x South African Award nominee singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jesse explains how he was a ‘passenger’ growing up in the music world, as the son of the late Johnny Clegg, how he transitioned to become a professional artist, and how his creative process has changed over time.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.jesseclegg.com Instagram

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31:26

Tricia Duffy discusses imposter syndrome and comfort...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/06

Tricia Duffy - a British singer-songwriter, podcaster, and media consultant - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tricia discusses her multi-faceted career in the industry - which includes her music project ‘Little Lore’, her podcast 'In Ten Years Time’, and the reasons for taking different paths based on life experiences. We also discuss imposter syndrome, comfort zones and more. Website - www.littlelore.uk www.intenyearstime.com Instagram - @littleloremusic @intenyearstimeofficial Facebook

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28:05

Nick Keynes - co-founder of Tileyard

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/04

Nick Keynes - a British music and creative entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Tileyard - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nick tells us how his career started as the bassist for the '90s pop band Ultra, we discuss all the behind-the-scenes aspects of the industry - including the Tileyard journey - the highs and lows, and more. Website - www.tileyard.co.uk Instagram - @tileyardlondon Facebook - @tileyardlondon Twitter - @tileyardlondon TikTok - @tileyardlondon YouTube - @tileyardlondon

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20:56

The story of The Nomadic

Celeb Savant ·

2025/03/02

The Nomadic - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear what inspired his stage name, about his journey of working with the United Nations in numerous countries, to focusing his attention on his music career. Website - www,wearethenomadic.com Instagram - @thenomadicband Facebook - @thenomadicband Twitter - @thenomadicband TikTok - @wearethenomadic YouTube - @TheNomadic

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22:29

The Voice of Greece runner-up - Andry

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/27

Andry - a Greek metal singer, songwriter, and The Voice of Greece runner-up - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andry explains how seeing the Power Rangers as a child ignited her passion to become a performer, the idea of being a strong woman in the industry, and why performing live can be challenging.Website - www.miss-andry.com Instagram - @andrybluesmetalqueen Facebook - @adriana.lagiou YouTube - @andrybluesmetalqueen

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31:27

Catching up with Chris Jaftha

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/25

Chris Jaftha - a South African actor, singer, model, dancer, presenter and MC - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chris takes us through his multi-decade career, starting with his first professional job in the production 'African Footprint', diving into various aspects of the industry… and how hard work and motivation from his parents helped him to succeed. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website -

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29:44

Alternative rock band - Wynona Bleach

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/23

Wynona Bleach - Jonny Woods and James Foy from the Irish alternative rock band - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The guys explain how they chose their band name, their individual journeys of joining the band, and understanding the reality of touring. Website - www.wynonableach.com Instagram - @wynonableach Facebook - @wynonableach Twitter - @wynonableach TikTok - @wynonableach YouTube - @wynonableach

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22:47

20 million records sold - DJ Sammy

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/20

DJ Sammy - a Spanish DJ and producer who has sold more than 20 million records - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about Sammy's more than two decades in the business, how being passionate about art helped him succeed in the music industry, and what motivates him to keep creating music and performing. Instagram - @djsammyofficial Facebook - @djsammyofficial TikTok - @djsammyofficial1 YouTube - @djsammyofficial

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17:51

Introducing South African grunge rock band - Free...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/18

Free Machine - Glenn Bradford from South African grunge rock band joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Glenn explains his journey in the entertainment industry, how the band came together, and how they recorded their debut EP, Dead Echoes. Instagram - @freemachine.band Facebook - @thefreemachineband

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26:35

Suzan Mutesi and her latest book: 'Love Beyond 30s’

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/16

Suzan Mutesi - a Ugandan-born and Australian-based award-winning actress, author, producer, model, and style icon - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Suzan explains that she was first motivated to enter the creative industry upon moving to Australia… plus we hear about the different aspects of her successful career which includes acting, fashion and being an author - and her latest book, ‘Love Beyond 30s’ Instagram - @suzan_mutesi Facebook - @suzanselita.banks Twitter - @SuzanMutesii TikTok

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22:10

Bully Hay and his debut album - Black Dogs and Songbirds

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/13

Bully Hay - an Australian rock and acoustic singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Bully chose his stage name, how he met his musical hero - Jeff Martin from The Tea Party - who motivated Bully to pursue music professionally and about his debut album, Black Dogs and Songbirds.Website - www.bullyhay.com Instagram - @bullyhay Facebook - @bullyhay TikTok - @bullyhay YouTube - @bullyhay

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21:58

Selim Kagee and his latest show - Il Mondo

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/11

Selim Kagee - a South African artist and performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Selim explains how tapping into creativity helped him express himself, how vocal teacher Jean Stuart taught him how to sing, and he talks about his upcoming Johannesburg show, Il Mondo. Website - www.selimkagee.com Instagram - @selimkagee Facebook - @selimkagee Twitter - @Selimkagee TikTok - @SelimKagee YouTube - @SelimKagee

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20:25

Kēvens and his latest album - Call To Balance

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/09

Kēvens - an American-based singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kēvens explains why he invested in himself as a brand, his journey in the music industry, and about his latest album, Call To Balance.Website - www.kevens.com Instagram - @kevens Facebook - @kevens Twitter - @kevens TikTok - @kevens YouTube - @kevens

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15:28

Double Shining Star Awards winner- Lioness

Celeb Savant ·

2025/02/06

Lioness - a Namibian rapper, songwriter, medical doctor, and Double Shining Star Awards winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear where her stage name comes from, how she went professional 7 years ago after her mother's passing, and how she balances being an artist and a doctor. Instagram - @lionessnam Facebook - @lionessnam Twitter - @lionessnam TikTok - @lioness_nam YouTube - @LionessNam

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