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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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27:35

Interview with Sinitta

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2024/08/06

Having a famous performing mother in Miquel Brown allowed British singer, songwriter, television personality, actress, and mentor, Sinitta get a front row seat to the entertainment industry as a child. Sinitta joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant and takes us on her multi-decade successful journey in the industry, which includes starring in musical theatre in productions such as Chicago, selling millions of records in the '80s, and mentoring artists such as Harry Styles and Leona Lewis.Website

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32:45

Tribute to Donna Summer with Bruce Sudano

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2024/08/04

Celebrating the 250th episode of Celeb Savant, we will be paying tribute to the late American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, as we’re joined by her husband - singer, songwriter and musician, Bruce Sudano. With over 150 million records sold, 5 Grammys and 6 American Music Awards, 32 top Billboard chart hits, and a career that spanned over 4 decades, we hear from Bruce about Donna's life, success, creativity, art and music… that has inspired millions of people around the world. Website - www

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29:50

Interview with Jim Grey (Caligula's Horse)

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2024/08/01

Jim Grey from the Australian progressive metal band, Caligula's Horse, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. He shares the story behind the band's name, how they formed with 11 years of success under their belt, and their upcoming tour to South Africa.Website - www.caligulashorse.com Instagram - @caligulashorse @jimgreyofficial Facebook - @caligulashorseband Twitter - @caligulashorse @jimgreyofficial

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30:35

Interview with Joel Diamond

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2024/07/30

'Chutzpah' is how American record label owner, producer, songwriter, and music executive Joel Diamond describes his tenacity, which allowed him to have multi-decade success in the music industry. Hear stories of him working with Clive Davis, hiring Tommy Mottola as his assistant, producing hits for Engelbert Humperdink, David Hasselhoff, and more!Website - www.joeldiamond.com Instagram - @joelmatthewdiamond Facebook - @JDiamond20 Twitter - @JDiamond20

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36:16

Interview with Damon Sharpe

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2024/07/28

With over 2 billion streams as an artist, producer, and songwriter… and awards that include Grammy and ASCAP, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American artist, DJ, producer, songwriter and music executive, Damon Sharpe. Damon takes us on his journey in the entertainment industry, which includes dancing competitively as a teenager, being a young television star, recording artist, and moving into production and songwriting - creating smash hits for Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande,

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21:31

Interview with John Galea

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2024/07/25

With a fascination for what creates a great pop song, and a background in classical piano, the next guest on Celeb Savant - British singer and songwriter, John Galea - decided to pursue a career in the music industry.John unpacks his creative process, what he loves and dislikes about performing live and much more. Website - www.johngaleamusic.com/blog/ Instagram - @johngalea Facebook - @johngaleamusic Twitter - @johngalea

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20:28

Interview with Natalie Shay

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2024/07/23

Having been motivated by a Taylor Swift concert, British singer, musician and songwriter, Natalie Shay started performing and writing songs at the age of 13. With 12 years of performing under her belt, Natalie joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant, as she explains what inspires her creative process, how she got used to collaborating with other writers, and the journey of being a rising star in the music industry.Website - www.natalieshay.co.uk Instagram - @natalieshaymusic Facebook -

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23:08

Interview with Bright Light Bright Light

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2024/07/21

Do you know which ‘80s movie the saying “Bright Light Bright Light” comes from? We hear the answer in this episode of Celeb Savant as we are joined by Welsh born, New York based singer songwriter, producer and DJ, Bright Light Bright Light. He tells us that it was a “happy accident" to have a full-time career in the music industry, which includes albums, opening for Cher, Sir Elton John, and writing songs for Bananarama. We also discuss his latest album, 'Enjoy Youth'.Website -

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15:56

Interview with Dato Seiko

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2024/07/18

We land in Botswana for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer songwriter Dato Seiko. Dato tells us that in 2016 she realised that music could be her career, and she started consistently releasing covers on social media, which allowed her to garner attention… and the next step was a successful career in the industry creating original music. Instagram - @dato_seiko Facebook - @TheRealDatoSeiko Twitter - @dato_seiko

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29:27

Interview with Anna Wolf

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2024/07/16

Having seen South African-born, London-based singer songwriter, Anna Wolf at the Forest Sessions in Johannesburg, the next step was to have her join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Anna tells us how she started performing at random events, one of which was attended by a record label representative… which led to Anna signing her first record deal at the age of 14 - culminating in a successful career in the music industry.Instagram - @RealAnnaWolf Facebook - @RealAnnaWolf Twitter -

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23:55

Interval with Radical Son

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2024/07/14

After becoming interested in following a journey in the music industry from participating in an aboriginal outreach programme in Australia at the age of 27, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Australian singer and songwriter, Radical Son. Radical Son explains how he overcame a dependency on alcohol and drugs, to pivot his energy and focus into becoming a successful creator in the music industry. We also hear about his latest album, Bilambiyal (The Learning).Website -

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31:38

Interview with Randy Slovacek

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2024/07/11

With a multi-decade career that includes being on stage, choreographing, and directing shows on Broadway - plus world tours of shows such as Hello, Dolly!, Chicago, West Side Story and many more… we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American performer, actor, director and journalist Randy Slovacek. Randy's latest journey (which started in 2011), is as a journalist reporting on LGBTQ-related news of interest for his 2024 GLAAD Media nominated outstanding blog - The Randy Report. Website -

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40:01

Interview with Craig Urbani

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2024/07/09

From 'Grease', 'Isidingo' and 'The Sound of Music'… to 'Scandal', ‘The Buddy Holly Story' and many more - we’re joined live in studio by South African screen actor and stage performer, Craig Urbani. Craig explains how he has embraced all facets of the acting world, including stage, MC work, musicals, movies and television - culminating in 34 years of success. We also hear about his latest project, Swingin’ Las Vegas.This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg,

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29:55

Interview with Mark T Goddard

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2024/07/07

British musician, writer, photographer and music agent, Mark T Goddard is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Mark tells us about the various aspects of his career, and about his first book, 'Losing Eldorado - Searching for the Soul of America’. Websites - www.marktgoddard.com www.losingeldorado.com Instagram - @marktgoddard @losingeldorado @brothersgoddard Facebook - @mark.goddard.7505 @losingeldorado @brothersgoddard @legionofmanyband Twitter - @MarkTGoddard

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27:39

Interview with Zoë Modiga

Celeb Savant ·

2024/07/04

After meeting South African singer and songwriter, Zoë Modiga at the listening party for her latest album, 'Nomthandazo', the next step was to find out about her entertainment journey as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Zoë explains how she creates music based on her perception of the experience of life, how she utilises intention when creating music, and much more.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johannesburg, South

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25:15

Interview with Faustix

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2024/07/02

He was given his stage name because it sounded like a magician's name, and his previous manager said he was a magician in the studio. We are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Danish techno producer and DJ, Faustix. Faustix explains how he stayed motivated after receiving 499 'nos' from record labels - to eventually being signed by Warner Records, and having multiple songs on the charts.Website - www.faustix.dk/en Instagram - @faustix Facebook - @FaustixMusic Twitter - @faustixofficial

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31:00

Interview with Christopher Barnett

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2024/06/30

British film and television composer Christopher Barnett is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Christopher explains how after school he became a mechanical engineer, while at the same time shadowing a record producer - and eventually through his inspiration of being the British Quincy Jones, pursued and created a successful career as a composer in the entertainment industry. Website - www.christipherbarnett.com Instagram - @christopherbarnett Facebook - @christophbarnet

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30:11

Interview with James Duke Mason

Celeb Savant ·

2024/06/27

American writer, advocate and commentator, James Duke Mason is the only grandchild of British actor, James Mason and media personality, Pamela Mason. He is also the only child of American singer Belinda Carlisle and movie producer/White House official, Morgan Mason. James tells us how the influences of his parents, living in Europe as a child, and being part of the LGTBQ+ community allowed him to create a successful path in politics, and as a writer for various publications (Huffington Post, The

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23:26

Interview with Tadéus

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2024/06/25

South African content creator, Tadéus, joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Having created a following on TikTok, resulting in over half a million followers, and leveraging the content to start a career in television and music, we find out how Tadéus made his mark in the entertainment industry.This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa TikTok - @tadeusofficial Instagram - @tadeusofficial Facebook -

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21:57

Interview with P.Nology

Celeb Savant ·

2024/06/23

Bajan, British artist, composer, producer and actor - P.Nology joins Celeb Savant from Amsterdam. We hear how his grandmother helped choose his stage name, the various bands he’s been part of, and about his success in the industry for over 20 years. Instagram - @p.nology Facebook - @Pnology100

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