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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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42:04

Seasoned music industry professional - Gareth Wilson

Celeb Savant ·

2025/07/15

Gareth Wilson - a South African seasoned music industry professional - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about his diverse journey in the industry, which includes being in the rock bands Southern Gypsey Queen and more recently Black Cat Bones, how he became the talent buyer for Oppikoppi and the business development manager for Southern and Eastern Africa for Virgin Music.This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South

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13:22

Introducing Sofia Gillani

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2025/07/13

Sofia Gillani - a British singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sofia explains that she released her first single at 12, how releasing music professionally at such a young age has helped improve her craft, her creative process, and more.Instagram - @sofia.aneesa.gillani Facebook - @sofiaaneesagillani Twitter - @sofia_gillani TikTok - @sofiaaneesagillanimusic

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31:27

Music industry powerhouse - Trina Smith

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2025/07/10

Trina Smith - a British music consultant, producer, and artist manager - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. As a music industry powerhouse, we hear how when she started, Trina went against industry standards when managing artists. She unpacks how the industry, in general, is one where people step on each other rather than lift each other up, and about her roles in the agencies she co- owns - Electric Pineapple Media and founded - Sourcery Collective. Website - www.epmg.co.uk Instagram -

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33:18

Picking up the sticks with Nic Collins

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2025/07/08

Nic Collins - an American drummer, songwriter, musician and member of the band Better Strangers - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nic explains how being in a famous family (his father is Phil Collins) inspired him to follow a similar path. We discuss the behind-the-scenes of the music industry, his band Better Strangers, and his experience of touring as a drummer with artists like Mike and The Mechanics and Genesis.Instagram - @nic_collins @betterstrangers.wav Facebook -

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31:38

SAFTA Award-winning Lorcia Cooper Kumalo

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2025/07/06

Lorcia Cooper Kumalo - a South African dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, presenter, and SAFTA Award-winning actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lorcia explains how she was pushed into dancing as a child, and how she was forced by choreographer Adele Blank to audition for the television series Backstage. We dive into the world of dance and acting, and find out more about her latest project on Showmax - Breekpunt.Instagram - @lorcia1cooper Facebook -@lorcia.cooper.1 TikTok -

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34:01

Ryan Edwards - CEO of Audoo

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2025/07/03

Ryan Edwards - British CEO of the music technology company Audoo - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ryan explains how he was part of a successful band, The Lines, that was dropped from their label. He then worked in the world of Fintech. Six years ago he heard his band's song while in a mall, and it sparked a conversation with his wife regarding royalties, which ultimately led to him building the multi-award-winning music technology company, Audoo. Website - www.audoo.com Instagram -

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19:13

On the way to becoming an International Superstar -...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/07/01

Mimi Webb - a British singer, songwriter, and artist who is on her way to international superstardom - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Mimi explains that she was signed to Epic Records at the age of 18 after only two demos, how she blew up on TikTok during lockdown... which helped catapult her career, and we hear more about her latest music, which includes her second album 'Confessions' and the collaboration with Meghan Trainor - 'Mind Reader'Website - www.mimiwebb.com Instagram -

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24:48

Nicky Bomba from ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska...

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2025/06/29

Nicky Bomba - an Australian singer, songwriter, and orchestra leader from ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nicky explains the importance of having a stage name to step into a character when performing live. He also explains what Ska music is, how the Melbourne Ska Orchestra came to be, and how it is different from a normal orchestra.Website - www.melbourneskaorchestra.com Instagram - @melbourne_ska_orchestra Facebook -

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34:24

The diverse multi-decade career of Cash Only

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2025/06/26

Cash Only - a British DJ, producer, record label owner, and entrepreneur - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cash explains how he chose his stage name... and we dive into his multi-decade career, which includes how he started out by putting on Hedkandi events, how he built up a youth project business over 10 years which was sold for £21 million, and how he is successfully navigating the music industry after being away from it for a decade. Website - www.djcashonly.com Instagram -

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29:53

Multi-tasking musical maestro - Katie Rose

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2025/06/24

Katie Rose - a British singer, songwriter, choir director, coach, and musical maestro - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Katie explains that she was fascinated by and explored how music and voice could connect a person to their inner self and support their well-being. We also hear about her multidisciplinary world in the industry - which includes leading choirs, her creative process, and why she is very careful which words she writes with.Website - www.therosewindow.org Instagram -

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28:56

Denise Waterman and Steve Grant from Tight Fit

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2025/06/22

Tight Fit are a British band with a lineup that includes Julie Harris, Denise Waterman and Steve Grant (Steve and Denise join us on this episode of Celeb Savant). We hear about their individual journeys in the entertainment world, how the band came to be, what they each did during the band's hiatus, and the reason behind getting back together and releasing new music.Website - www.tightfitofficial.com www.energiserecords.com Instagram - @watermancinders_tightfit @steve_tightfitx @julie.harris82

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32:22

Grammy Award-nominated - Swing Out Sister

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2025/06/19

Swing Out Sister - a British Grammy-nominated, singer, and songwriter duo - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how, in the beginning, John Barry was the band's common ground, how the band's name was chosen and if they still hate it, how they were surprised by their initial success, and more about their latest 8 CD box set, Certain Shades of Limelight, released on Cherry Records. Website - www.swingoutsister.com Instagram - @swingoutsister Facebook -

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25:14

Guilford Adams and 'American Clown'

Celeb Savant ·

2025/06/17

Guilford Adams - an American actor, professional clown, and director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Guilford explains his journey in the acting and clown world, how the documentary 'American Clown' came to be, how the current clown culture is that of 'the horror clown' and what it means to be a clown.Website - www.gingerkidproductions.com www.losangelesclowncompany.com www.guilfordadams.com/guilford-adams-music Instagram - @gingerkidproductions @losangelesclown Facebook -

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30:28

The multi-decade career of Jay Mistry

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2025/06/15

Jay Mistry - a British music consultant and entrepreneur who has had a multi-decade career in the industry - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jay details his expansive experience as we unpack the process of royalty tracking, how technology has changed the process and more. Website - www.jmconsultancy.biz Instagram - @jammusicpublishing @jmconsultancy_ Facebook - @jammusicpublishingUK LinkedIn - @jay-mistry-3494501

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29:06

From Hungary wIth Love - Barbara Nadas

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2025/06/12

Barbara Nadas - a Hungarian singer and songwriter - joins us from Los Angeles on this episode of Celeb Savant. Barbara explains how she learned to play the drums from the age of 5, how singing later became her focus, and about her journey from performing with cover bands to becoming a successful emerging artist.Website - www.barbaranadasmusic.com Instagram - @barbaranadas Facebook - @barbaranadasmusic TikTok - @barbaranadas.music YouTube - @BarbaraNadas

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26:26

'A legend loading' - Moonchild Sanelly

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2025/06/10

Moonchild Sanelly - a South African singer, songwriter, and fashion designer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. After having interviewed Moonchild on the red carpet at a couple of events, the next step was to have 'A Legend Loading' on the show. Moonchild explains the symbolism of her stage name and image, how she is using collaboration to take her music to the world, and how she has been vulnerable on her latest album - Full Moon. Website - www.moonchildsanelly.com Instagram -

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25:42

Heading down under with Nardia

Celeb Savant ·

2025/06/08

Nardia - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nardia explains how she grew up with music around her, which ultimately led to her becoming a professional in the industry. She explains her creative process, and how she balances her time as a solo artist and being part of the band Rambal.Instagram - @nardiamusic Facebook - @nardiamusic Twitter - @Nardiamusic TikTok - @nardiamusic YouTube - @Nardiamusic

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12:40

Emerging artist - Sindiswa Nhlapo

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2025/06/05

Sindiswa Nhlapo - an emerging South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sindiswa explains how having success performing covers on TikTok helped her decide to focus on being professional and creating her own music, how she pushed through when she felt challenged by creating her own music, and how she deals with the nerves of performing live. Instagram - @sindiswanhlapo_ Facebook - @ceenday.nhlapo.9 TikTok - @ceenday_19 YouTube - @SindiswaOfficial

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30:23

Australian Sonic Keys and Aria Cook

Celeb Savant ·

2025/06/03

Sonic Keys and Aria Cook - two Australian singers and songwriters - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear their individual journeys in the music industry, what they have each put into place to alleviate their self-critical brains, and how they came to collaborate on the song, 'The Long Way Home'Instagram - @ariacook_music @sonic_keys_music Facebook - @Aria-Cook-Music @Sonickeysmusic TikTok - @ariacookmusic @sonickeysmusic YouTube - @AriaCookMusic

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31:13

From 'Dirty Dancing' to photographer - Stacy Widelitz

Celeb Savant ·

2025/06/01

Stacy Widelitz - an American Emmy-nominated composer, producer, and musician - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Stacy tells us about his multi-decade award- nominated journey in the entertainment industry (which includes writing scores for a number of movies and television shows), the story of how he became friends with Patrick Swayze, which led to them collaborating on 'She's Like The Wind', and his latest journey as a photographer.Website - www.stacywidelitz.com Instagram -

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