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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

28:02

Interview with Dream Wife

Celeb Savant ·

2023/07/18

Rakel Mjöll from the UK-based punk and indie rock band, Dream Wife joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein on this episode of the podcast. We hear how the band formed in order to travel to Canada after finishing university, and after the trip decided to continue creating music together. Website - www.dreamwife.co Instagram - @dreamwife Facebook - @dreamwifedream Twitter - @DreamWifeMusic

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17:21

Interview with Tina Arena

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2023/07/16

Overcoming scepticism from being a child/teenage television star on Australian television... to breaking through the international music industry, is part of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s, next guest's journey. Barret sat down with Australian singer, songwriter, producer, actress and multi-award winner, Tina Arena. Tina explains - amongst other things - her creative process, and what it takes to perform in a theatre production. Website - www.tinaarena.com Instagram - @tinaarena Facebook -

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11:39

Interview with Deard

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2023/07/13

Pretoria, South Africa is the next stop on the Celeb Savant podcast. Barret Edelstein spoke with South African singer and songwriter Deard. He explains that he followed his dream of pursuing music after his mom convinced him to, what his creative process is, and much more. Website - www.deard.org Instagram - @deard_official Facebook - @Official.Deard Twitter - @deard_official

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27:53

Interview with Gr8ful

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2023/07/11

South African hip hop artist and songwriter Gr8ful joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, live in studio. Gr8ful explains his name, the spelling of it, his creative process and much more! Instagram: @gr8fvl Facebook: @gr8fvl Twitter: @gr8fulmusic

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25:55

Interview with Costa Carastavrakis

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2023/07/09

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, is joined live in studio by comedian Costa Carastavrakis. Costa shares his journey to performing his first headlining show - from performing to an audience of one at a bar... through to a week at a theatre. Costa also explains some of the comedic terms and much more! Instagram - @costacomedian Facebook - @CostaComedianSA

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27:38

Interview with Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran

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2023/07/05

Denmark is the destination for this episode, as Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein speaks to British rapper, producer and musician, Jethro Sheeran - also known as ‘Alonestar’. Jethro explains how he got the name ‘Alonestar’, and how he and his cousin Ed Sheeran used to perform together at family events before they both became famous. We also hear about his record label ‘Urban Angel’ and much more! Website - www.alonestarworld.com Instagram - @alonestarsheeran Facebook - @jethrostar Twitter -

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30:36

Interview with Jonathan Butler

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2023/07/02

From growing up in poverty during apartheid in South Africa... to now living in Calabasas, California - Celeb Savant spoke with Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter, Jonathan Butler. He tells us about breaking barriers by being the first person of colour played on and seen on South African radio stations and television, and winning a Sarie Award. Jonathan also shares about his friendship with Stevie Wonder and much more. Website - www.jonathanbutler.com Instagram -

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24:20

Interview with Lungisa Xhamela

Celeb Savant ·

2023/06/28

A South African Idol top 10 finalist and a South African Music Award winner, Lungisa Xhamela joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, live in studio. Lungisa explains his success in Cape Town before his Idols journey, his creative process and much more! Instagram - @lungisaxhamela Facebook - @lungisa.xhamela Twitter - @Lungisamusiq

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19:33

Interview with Lena Byrd Miles

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2023/06/26

Contemporary gospel is the genre of music that Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein is focusing on in this episode of the podcast. Barret spoke with American Gospel singer and songwriter, Lena Byrd Miles. Lena explains how she started performing at the age of 3 at her grandfather’s church, and how her journey led her from performing with Edwin Hawkins for 10 years, to her current solo success! Website - www.lenabyrdmiles.com Instagram - @lenabyrdmiles Facebook - @TheLenaByrdMiles Twitter -

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26:56

Interview with Sandi Thom

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2023/06/21

Do you wish you were a punk rocker with flowers in your hair? Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein spoke with Scottish singer songwriter, Sandi Thom. Sandi tells us how she performed for the first time at the age of 14, the difference between the way people are writing songs now compared to when she first started, and what is next on her journey. Instagram - @sandi_thom Facebook - @sandithom Twitter - @sandi_thom

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28:49

Interview with Wendy Oldfield

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2023/06/19

Wilderness in South Africa is where we find this episode of Celeb Savant’s guest. Barret Edelstein spoke with South African singer and songwriter, Wendy Oldfield. Wendy explains the difference between being in a band and releasing music as a solo artist, when she writes her material, her thoughts about ageism in the industry and much more. Website - www.wendyoldfield.com Instagram - @wendy.oldfield Facebook - @wendyoldfieldprofile2 Twitter - @WendyOldfield

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35:53

Interview with Andrew Kingslow (Producer and Composer)

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2023/06/15

His London studio is where we find this week's Celeb Savant guest - British music producer, Andrew Kingslow. Andrew tells us how as a child, he learnt to play any instrument that he could get his hands on... plus, the difference between producing music for an artist, commercial or film and much more! Website - www.epmg.co.uk Instagram - @andrewkingslow Facebook - @AKingslowMusic

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21:39

Interview with Daniel Powter

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2023/06/12

Your “Bad Day” is over as Celeb Savant speaks to Canadian singer and songwriter, Daniel Powter. Daniel explains how he was challenged with dyslexia and learning disabilities as a child, but learning how to play the violin at the age of 4 gave him confidence. After dropping out of college after 2 years, Daniel was consistently booed off the stage while he was performing at a small venue in Vancouver. This experience pushed him to perfect his craft... and the rest is music history! Website -

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22:01

Interview with Pierce Brothers

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2023/06/08

Going back down under for this episode, Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with twin brothers, Jack and Patrick Pierce - otherwise known as Pierce Brothers. The twins tell us how they started their musical journey busking in Bourke Street, Melbourne... and that they sold 30,000 CDs in their first year of performing there! Hear about their journey from the streets of Melbourne to the world stage right here. Website - www.piercebrothers.com Instagram - @piercebrothersmusic Facebook -

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20:41

Interview with Rhyma

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2023/06/06

On this episode of the podcast, African singer and songwriter, Rhyma joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein live in the studio. Rhyma discusses where he got his name from, his debut album ‘Stamina’, collaborating with other artists and much more! Instagram - @Rhymangn Facebook - @Rhymangn Twitter - @rhymangn

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25:44

Interview with Charles Jenkins

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2023/06/04

Have you ever experienced 'imposter syndrome'? American Gospel singer and songwriter, Charles Jenkins, has definitely experienced it during his career. Charles sat down with Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, and shares how an intervention by his teachers for skipping school - with his punishment being to go to gospel choir - led to him becoming an award-winning gospel singer and songwriter. Website - www.charlesjenkins.com Instagram - @charlesjenkins Facebook - @charlesjenkinsmusic Twitter -

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32:41

Interview with John Payne (Asia ft John Payne)

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2023/06/01

An “equipment nerd” is how British-born, American-based rock singer and songwriter, John Payne from Asia featuring John Payne, describes himself. John tells Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, how as a child he taught himself guitar - which led to him teaching other kids to play, his decades of being in the music industry, how he joined Asia and much more! Website - www.asiafeaturingjohnpayne.com Instagram - @asiafeaturingjohnpayne Facebook - @ASIAfeaturingjohnpayne Twitter - @ASIA_John_Payne

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26:50

Interview with Jann Klose

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2023/05/28

New York is the current home of the Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s guest this week. Jann Klose has lived in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and Northeast Ohio. Jann explains how he was introduced to the world of music when he was an exchange student in the USA, which led him to sing with a variety of choirs, perform in a number of Broadway theatre shows, and ultimately to his professional solo career.. Website - www.jannklose.com Instagram- @jannklose Facebook - @jann.klose Twitter -

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24:00

Interview with Thom Rylance (The Lottery Winners)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/05/25

Do you think after being expelled from school twice, that a person would create a path of success? Thom Rylance from British band, The Lottery Winners, had that experience in school - and was recently number one on the UK album charts with the band's latest album, Anxiety Replacement Therapy. Thom and Barret (the Celeb Savant) bond over being different, as they discuss the band's journey and much more! Website - www.thelotterywinners.co.uk Instagram - @thelotterywinners Facebook -

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28:20

Interview with Big Country

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2023/05/22

British band Big Country have been performing since the beginning of the ’80s. Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with Mark, Bruce and Tony from the band as they detail their decades of longevity in the music business, the chemistry between the members, why Mark and Bruce still enjoy performing live and much more! Website - www.bigcountry.co.uk Instagram - @bigcountryofficial Facebook - @inabigcountry Twitter - @BigCountryUK

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