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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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24:57

Interview with Steve Louw

Celeb Savant ·

2022/12/15

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Steve Louw. Steve tells us about his decades-long journey in the music business, being part of numerous bands - most notably, Big Sky - culminating in his current solo career. He shares his experience of the 1985 Concert in the Park at Ellis Park during Apartheid in South Africa, and the difference between collaborating and creating music in a band, compared to being a solo artist. Barret and Steve dive deep into the

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22:26

Interview with Kyle Deutsch

Celeb Savant ·

2022/12/12

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer, songwriter and producer, Kyle Deutsch. Kyle tells us the reason he likes playing guitar, why he entered Idols SA a second time after coming in the top 32 the first time, and he unpacks his creative process. Grab your surfboard as we head ‘Back to The Beach’ and dive into Kyle Deutsch’s music! Website - www.kyledeutsch.com Instagram - @kyle_deutsch Facebook - @kyledeutsch123 Twitter - @kyle_deutsch

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16:41

Interview with Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler (from...

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2022/12/08

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler from Digable Planets. Ishmael tells us how he met Mariana "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira, and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving to form the band. We hear how he chose the band's name, why he describes touring as surfing, and what's next in their musical journey. Instagram - @planetsdigable Twitter - @digableplanets Facebook - @OfficialDigablePlanets

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30:14

Interview with Phila Dlozi

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2022/12/05

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down live in the studio with South African Afro Jazz artist Phila Dlozi, and his manager, Kudzai Mureriwa. Phila tells us how he led a teen gospel a cappella choir in his youth, but decided to leave and forge his own path in music by busking on the train to and in Durban. We also hear how he was introduced to the djembe drum, and motivated to pursue his dream of music. Instagram - @philadlozi Facebook - @phila.dlozi.5 Twitter - @philadlozi_za

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27:44

Interview with Brooke Scullion

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2022/12/02

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Irish singer and songwriter, Brooke Scullion. After 2 years of not singing, Brooke tells us how a friend at university entered her into the Voice UK, her journey into the finals, and how she dealt with no movement in her singing career after the show finished due to the pandemic. We also hear how she decided to chase her dream of singing after landing up working as an estate agent, becoming the 2022 Irish representative for Eurovision, and what's next in

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23:22

Interview with President Street

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2022/11/28

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Australian pop fusion band, President Street. Ruby and Pete tell us how they met on an artist's professional website called 'Star Now', and Ruby explains how she decided to create her profile - which landed them working together as the band. Hear about their intentionality when making music, and how their latest album is a journey of healing. Website - www.presidentstreetmusic.com Instagram - @president_street Facebook - @presidentstreetofficial Twitter

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18:43

Interview with Tiffany

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2022/11/25

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American singer, songwriter, actress and teen icon, Tiffany. They dive into 5 decades of music, her new album Shadows, and her cooking venture ‘Let's Food with Tiffany’. Barret opens up to Tiffany about how a song of hers helped him realise that he had been through childhood trauma, and how if helped him on his healing journey! ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’… no you’re not, as Barret and Tiffany join you in your world for an audio conversation. Website -

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23:52

Interview with Mike Scott (The Waterboys)

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2022/11/21

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Mike Scott from the Scottish folk rock band, The Waterboys. Mike tells us how a song by another artist inspired the name of the band - without him knowing what it meant. We hear what Mike loves about performing live, and what he hears when listening to music by other artists now, compared to when he started performing professionally. Sit back and enjoy ‘The Whole of The Moon’, as we musically journey with The Waterboys. Website -

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25:11

Interview with Chris Norman

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2022/11/16

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with English singer and songwriter, Chris Norman. Chris tells us how he started in music as the lead singer of the band, Smokie. We find out what inspires him to continue creating music, his thoughts on social media, and whether he likes hearing his classic hits in such films as Licorice Pizza and the Netflix series, Dahmer. Join Barret and Chris in 5 decades of music and performance! Website - www.chris-norman.co.uk Instagram -

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33:22

Interview with Craig Hinds (Watershed)

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2022/11/15

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with Craig Hinds from the South African band, Watershed. We discover what career Craig left behind to become a singer and create the band's name, as it was a Watershed moment for him. We understand how Craig interprets music, and his perception of the difference between South African and European live audiences. Barret and Craig send you an audio "Letter" to enjoy, as we discover the world of Watershed. Website - www.watershed.co.za Instagram -

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29:59

Interview with Jean-Jacques Annaud (Director of Notre...

Celeb Savant ·

2022/11/09

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, goes to the movies and sits down with the director of ‘Notre-Dame on Fire’, Jean-Jacques Annaud. It took him six months to write the script for the movie, and we find out how - after interviewing 168 people (including over 100 firefighters), having to find ‘body doubles’, and with over 300 people working on the set - he came to film the masterpiece that is based on the real life disaster of the fire of Notre-Dame in 2019. Website - www.jjannaud.com Facebook

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31:47

Interview with Bars and Melody

Celeb Savant ·

2022/11/07

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Leo Devries and Charlie Lenehan from Bars and Melody. We find out where the name Bars and Melody (often known as BAM) comes from, why the guys decided to enter Britain's Got Talent, and what their musical journey has been like - 8 years since receiving the golden buzzer from Simon Cowell. Website - www.barsandmelody.tv Instagram - @barsandmelody Twitter - @BarsAndMelody Facebook - @barsandmelody TikTok - @barsandmelody

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21:40

Interview with Ruben Ostlund and Harris Dickinson...

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2022/11/03

On this episode of Celeb Savant, Barret goes to the movies and speaks to Ruben Ostlund, the director, and Harris Dickerson, who plays Carl in The Triangle of Sadness, We find out why they chose to direct and act in the movie and what it was it like to be in the film. Grab your life jackets it is going to be rough seas! Instagram - @harrisdickinson @ruben_ostlund Facebook - @DickinsonHarrisUK @ruben.ostlund Twitter - @harrisdickinson

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14:08

Interview with Ziggy Alberts

Celeb Savant ·

2022/11/01

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, speaks to Australian singer and songwriter, Ziggy Alberts. Find out how surf journalism and the guitar gift from his parents led him to a career in music. We also hear how Ziggy creates music with the intention of togetherness for his listeners. Go down under and explore the musical world of Ziggy Alberts! website - www.ziggyalberts.com Instagram - @ziggyalberts Twitter - @ziggyjanalberts Facebook - @ziggyalbertspage

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20:32

Interview with Antony Costa (Blue)

Celeb Savant ·

2022/10/24

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Antony Costa from the boy band Blue. Antony tells us where the name Blue comes from, the band's creative process, and what it was like to collaborate with Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Also hear why Antony loves musical theatre and playing the villain on stage. So "Breathe Easy" as you experience the world of Blue and Antony Costa! Antony's social media handles Instagram - @antonycosta Twitter - @antonycosta Facebook - @officialantonycosta Blue's

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21:53

Interview with Izzy Kershaw

Celeb Savant ·

2022/10/17

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with recording artist and producer, Izzy Kershaw. Find out how Izzy overcame her challenge of ADHD, and what path she took before choosing music as a career. Izzy is the daughter of '80s pop star, Nik Kershaw. There are no riddles as we enjoy the musical world of Izzy Kershaw! Instagram - @izzykershawuk Twitter - @izzykershawuk Facebook - @izzykershawhq

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19:41

Interview with Malaika Salatis

Celeb Savant ·

2022/10/10

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with pop star, dancer and model from the Reunion Islands, Malaika Salatis. We find out about her musical journey, her personas while creating music, and how she helps other artists tap into their emotions when directing them in their music videos. Grab your drinks, dancing shoes, and sunscreen as we head to the islands! Website - www.malaikasalatis.com Instagram - @malaika_salatis Twitter - @malaika_salatis Facebook - @malaika.salatis

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29:06

Interview with Jethro Tait

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2022/10/04

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with South African songwriter and artist, Jethro Tait. We hear about his journey of starting to play guitar at the age of 13, performing in musical theatre, winning X-Factor as part of the boy band FOUR, to his journey as a successful solo artist. We are "Running Wild" as we explore Jethro's musical journey Website - https://www.jethrotait.co.za/ Instagram - @jethrotaitmusic Twitter - @jethrotaitmusic Facebook - @jethrotaitmusic

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23:42

Interview with Citizen Deep

Celeb Savant ·

2022/09/26

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelsein, recently sat down with South African Afro-House music producer, Citizen Deep. We find out about the name, and how having a curfew as a teenager and not being able to go out led him to create music. Grab your dance shoes as we dive deeper into the world of Citizen Deep! Instagram - @itscitizendeep Facebook - @itscitizendeep Twitter - @itscitizendeep

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28:55

Interview with Sheila E

Celeb Savant ·

2022/09/20

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with music legend, Sheila E, who was training for the Olympics as an athlete when the universe led her to music. We also find out that her musician father wanted her to play the violin in order to have a more secure career in the entertainment industry… and lots more! Sit back and enjoy the "Glamorous Life" of Sheila E. Website - www.sheilae.com Instagram - @sheilaedrummer Facebook - @sheilaedrummer Twitter - @sheilaedrummer

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