x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

music music interviews

All Episodes

22:37

Interview with Werner Bekker

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/31

South African singer, songwriter and musician Werner Bekker joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Werner explains how he convinced his parents to allow him to completely focus on music when finishing school, and his creative process as he navigates different genres when recording music. Instagram - @wernerbekkermusic Facebook - @wernerbekkermusic Twitter - @WernerBekker_

en

24:22

Interview with Judge Jules

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/29

Hit the rave and grab your dance shoes as we speak to British DJ, producer and entertainment lawyer, Judge Jules! Judge Jules explains how he started DJing while promoting illegal parties while studying law, how he got his alias, and what it takes to be successful in the industry for multiple decades. Website - www.judgejules.net Instagram - @realjudgejules Facebook - @judgejules Twitter - @RealJudgeJules

en

26:26

Interview with Will Burkart

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/26

It’s time to tickle your funny bone as we dive into the world of being a stand-up comedian with Los Angeles-based comic, Will Burkart. Will explains how he loved making friends laugh at school, that he moved to LA to pursue comedy after finishing film school, and what the steps are in becoming a successful comedian. Website - www.thewillburkart.com Instagram - @willburkart @willbpodcast Facebook - @thewillburkart @willburkartcomedy Twitter - @willburkart

en

31:26

Interview with Kojo Rigault

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/24

Trinidad-born and UK-based reggae singer and songwriter, Kojo Rigault joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kojo explains that he joined a successful boy band in Trinidad, that moved to London after signing a record deal. This led to him staying in the UK, working as a solo artist and behind the scenes as an A&R scout in the music industry. Instagram - @kojosound Facebook - @kojosound Twitter - @kojosound

en

24:12

Interview with Incognito

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/22

Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick and the British band Incognito recently performed at the Johannesburg 2023 DStv Delicious Festival, and Bluey spoke to Celeb Savant prior to the performance. He explains the reason behind the name Incognito, why he carries on performing after being in the industry for multiple decades, and much more. Website - www.incognito.london Instagram - @incognito_world Facebook - @cogheads Twitter - @incognito_world

en

27:29

Intervlew with Perez Hilton

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/19

‘First impressions are lasting impressions’ is how Cuban American actor, columnist, blogger, singer and podcast host Perez Hilton understands how he hurt people when he first started reporting on the entertainment industry. We dive into his journey by finding out why he chose his stage name, when he became the internet’s first ‘influencer’, and nearly 20 years of success. Website - www.perezhilton.com Instagram - @theperezhilton @perezhilton Facebook - @theperezhilton @perezhilton Twitter -

en

23:04

Interview Naliyani Uma

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/17

Do you know what an ‘influencer’ does? Durban-based fashion model, actor and influencer, Naliyani Uma explains what it means to be one. She shares how she started her journey as a model, which led her to become an actress and influencer... and we hear how she balances having multiple pursuits in the entertainment industry. Instagram - @naliyani @thalkichai Facebook - @naliyani.uma08 Twitter - @naliyani8

en

13:05

Interview with Macy Gray

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/15

If you try to walk away you will stumble, because you will want to stay with us for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we speak to American Grammy and Brit award-winning singer and songwriter, Macy Gray. Macy tells us how she started performing at the age of 22, why she thought she would never be successful, but rather more of an underground artist… and then success came! Website - www.macygrayworld.com Instagram - @macygray Facebook - @MacyGrayofficial Twitter - @MacyGraysLife

en

15:50

Interview with Tonino Baliardo (Gipsy Kings)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/11

Grab your dancing shoes as we ‘Bamboleo’ and ‘Volare’ with French musicians, singers and songwriters, Tonino Baliardo and Vincent Patrac (Lukas) from Gipsy Kings. With translation by Sebastien Ziane, the guys tell us about how they grew up with a passion of music, as well as why they still love performing live and creating music. Website - www.toninobaliardo.com Instagram - @gipsykingsofficial Facebook - @thegipsykings Twitter - @TBaliardo

en

40:41

Interview with Simon Halfon

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/09

I am going to ‘wake you up before you go-go’, as we dive into the entertainment world with award-winning British graphic designer, producer and screenwriter, Simon Halfon. Simon explains how a chance encounter with The Clash’s right hand man, Kosmo Vinyl, led to working in the mailroom at Stiff Records. He developed his career by designing album covers - working closely with George Michael, Oasis and Paul Weller… and then moved onto becoming a successful screenwriter and movie producer. Website -

en

15:57

Interview with Johni Holiday (Ruff Majik)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/05

On this episode of Celeb Savant, Johni Holiday from South African band Ruff Majik explains how the band got together, where the name Ruff Majik comes from, and how transitioning from punk to rock music led to the band's continued success. Website - www.ruffmajik.com Instagram - @ruffmajik Facebook - @ruffmajik Twitter - @ruff_majik

en

22:14

Interview with Martin Garrix and Lloyiso

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/03

Recent music collaborators - Dutch DJ and producer, Martin Garrix and South African singer and songwriter, Lloyiso - are the guests on this episode of Celeb Savant. The guys tells us how the collaboration came to be, each of their creative processes, and why they love making music. Martin Garrix Website - www.martingarrix.com Instagram - @martingarrix Facebook - @martin.garrix Twitter - @martingarrix Lloyiso Website - www.lloyiso.com Instagram - @lloyiso_rsa Facebook - @lloyiso Twitter -

en

25:09

Interview with Hannah V

Celeb Savant ·

2023/10/01

Indian-born, Berlin-raised and UK-based… music producer, musician, and songwriter Hannah V joins Celeb Savant live in studio. Hannah tells us about starting out as a jazz musician, learning her craft at The Royal Academy of Music in London, which led to her becoming a session musician - touring the world with the likes of Rihanna, Jessie J and Jason Derulo. After being signed to Sony to a production deal, the next phase of her successful career began. Website - www.hannahv.co.uk Instagram -

en

15:00

Interview with Undefyned

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/28

South African music and lyric composer, rapper, chanter, producer, vocalist and actress - Undefynd joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear where the name and spelling of Undefynd comes from, how she started out as a backing vocalist until she decided to take the lead, and about her creative process. Instagram - @undefyndmusiq Facebook - @undefyndmusiq

en

45:45

Interview with Goldfish

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/25

Having left South Africa 7 years ago to live in San Diego for logistical reasons, David Poole and Dominic Peters from electronic duo Goldfish are the guests on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain where the name Goldfish comes from, how they met, and why they decided to create dance music which infused African, pop, house and jazz music that led to a successful career in the music industry. Website - www.goldfishlive.com Instagram - @goldfishlive Facebook - @goldfishlive Twitter -

en

19:41

Interview with Joy Denalane

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/21

Celeb Savant spoke with German singer and songwriter Joy Denalane, while she was in Johannesburg filming a music video. Joy explains that being in a girl group in the beginning helped her decide how she wanted to create music in the industry – by being authentic and understanding who you are, which has helped her to be successful for over 20 years in the industry. Website - www.joydenalane.com Instagram - @joydenalane Facebook - @joydenalane Twitter - @joydenalane

en

15:48

Interview with Jessica Mbangeni

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/19

Using her voice in song and poetry and her body in dance, South African composer, producer, singer, poet and entrepreneur Jessica Mbangeni joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jessica explains her journey in the industry as part of the Soweto Gospel Choir, which led to her being a multi-disciplinary expert in the entertainment industry. Instagram - @jessicambangeni Facebook - @jessicambangeni Twitter - @JessicaMbangeni

en

26:11

Interview with Ray Slijngaard (2 Unlimited)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/17

You better ‘Get Ready for This’, because there's ‘No Limit’ as Dutch rapper and musician Ray Slijngaard from Eurodance duo 2 Unlimited joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ray and Barret discuss the nostalgia of the ‘90s... Ray explains that he never thought he would be an artist, and how he pursued his other passion of being a cook, until the band exploded on the charts! Website - www.2unlimitedlive.com Instagram - @2unlimited_official Facebook - @2unlimitedofficial Twitter -

en

31:15

Interview with Jill Saward (Shakatak)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/14

Sardinia is our next destination as Celeb Savant sat down with Jill Saward from the UK jazz-funk band, Shakatak. Jill takes us on a multi-decade journey of being in the music industry, how she joined the band, and its longevity. Website - www.shakatak.com Facebook - @ShakatakUK Twitter - @SHAKATAK_UK

en

32:05

Interview with James Wilkinson

Celeb Savant ·

2023/09/11

British musician, producer, manager and music supervisor, James Wilkinson is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. James tells us that he started playing the trumpet at age 11, why he chose such a loud instrument, and the difference between performing with an orchestra and as part of a band. Website - www.seratuning.com Facebook - @jameswilkinson01 LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jameswilkinson01

en

451 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Dean Delray"s LET THERE BE TALK

Cactus Radio Network

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold