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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

35:06

Swingin Las Vegas with Timothy Moloi

Celeb Savant ·

2025/05/15

Timothy Moloi - a South African SAMA nominated artist and performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Timothy explains how studying a degree in musical theatre in Ohio helped him overcome his shyness and made him realise that he wanted to pursue a path in the entertainment industry. He also explains the balance of being in the spotlight and having a 'normal' life. He also tells us about the upcoming show, Swingin’ Las Vegas - which will be on stage at the Teatro,

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31:29

1.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify - Tom Gregory

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2025/05/13

Tom Gregory - a British singer and songwriter who has 1.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tom explains that after quitting university after one week because he hated it, forced him to realise that he wanted to pursue music professionally. Plus - what is surprising about becoming a professional musician, and how he stays motivated by expanding the goalposts.Instagram - @tomgregory Facebook - @tomgregoryofficial Twitter - @tgofficialmusic TikTok -

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16:38

South African Music Award-winning artist - Tresor

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2025/05/11

Tresor - a Congolese-born and South African-based singer, songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur, and SAMA winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tresor shares how his parents came around to support him on his musical journey, what kept him motivated to keep going until he achieved success, and more about his creative process... which includes writing songs in English, French and Swahili.Website - www.tresorofficial.com Instagram - @tresorofficial Facebook - @tresor.official1 Twitter

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32:29

From the Red Carpet to the Studio - Llewellyn Cordier

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2025/05/08

Llewellyn Cordier - a South African actor and director - joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. After interviewing Llewellyn twice on the red carpet, it was time to bring him into the studio and hear his story, which includes being told for many years that he would not succeed in the industry, eventually ignoring the negative feedback and pursuing a successful career. We also hear why he loves acting and about his latest project, Kings of Joburg season 3. This episode of Celeb

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17:51

After a 17-year hiatus, Plum returns

Celeb Savant ·

2025/05/06

Plum is a South African genre-blending band, represented by Kevin Leicher as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin explains how the band chose their name, why they originally broke up, what they did in between, and how they got back together after a 17-year hiatus. Instagram - @plum_mulp Facebook - @plum_mulp

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31:56

The multi-decade journey of Marcella Detroit

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2025/05/04

Marcella Detroit - an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Marcella tells us about her multi-decade journey in the music industry, which includes collaborating with Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, amongst others, the challenge of shaking the image of being a background singer, the story behind Shakespears Sister and more. Website - www.marcelladetroit.com Instagram - @marcelladetroit Facebook -

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26:47

Multi-platinum selling artist - Pete Murray

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2025/05/01

Pete Murray - an Australian multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Pete explains how a housemate triggered the idea of him learning to play guitar at the age of 21, how interactions and situations over time propelled him on his journey to success, and how he defied ageism in the industry by releasing his first commercially successful album at the age of 32.Website - www.petemurray.com Instagram - @petemurraymusic Facebook - @petemurray Twitter -

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32:01

Artist, songwriter and producer - Lauren Ray

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2025/04/29

Lauren Ray - a British artist, songwriter and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lauren explains how she got distracted from creating music while studying her degree in Anthropology, how she funded the launch of her music career from a bank loan... and we also dive into the concept of why people have a fear of success.Website - www.laurenraymusic.com Instagram - @laurenrayofficial Facebook - @laurenraymusic TikTok - @laurenrayofficial YouTube - @laurenraymusic

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24:19

SAFTA-nominated television host - Kuhle Adams

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2025/04/27

Kuhle Adams - a SAFTA-nominated television host - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Having previously met and interviewed Kuhle on the red carpet at The Feather Awards, she tells us she knew from matric that her path would be as a television presenter, what surprised her about the profession when she became a professional presenter, and the importance of collaboration.Instagram - @kuhleadams Facebook - @RealKuhleAdam Twitter - @KuhleAdams TikTok - @KuhleAdams

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31:32

Margaret Gardiner and her new book - Damaged Beauty:...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/24

Margaret Gardiner - a South African-born, American-based model, television personality, journalist, and author - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Margaret tells us about her multi-decade journey in the industry, which includes being the first South African to win Miss Universe in 1978, her work as a fashion editor for the Golden Globes in Los Angeles and her new book, Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold

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25:02

Kev Sherry - soloist and part of Attic Lights and...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/22

Kev Sherry - a Scottish songwriter, indie singer, and musician - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kev explains how having a cousin who was part of the Talking Heads motivated him to choose to become a professional musician. We also discuss the structure and creativity of a song, and the difference between being a soloist and being part of the bands Attic Lights and Disco Mary. Website - www.kevsherry.com Instagram - @kevsherrystuff Facebook - @kev.sherry.7 Twitter - @KevSherryStuff TikTok -

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18:28

Up-and-coming South African DJ - Dench

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/20

Dench, an up-and-coming South African DJ, joins us on Celeb Savant. Dench explains the meaning behind his stage name. He explains how he always went to his first love of music while growing up, which ultimately led him to pursue it professionally... and what he did to achieve his goal.Instagram - @dench______ TikTok - @dench______

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31:02

Performing to 250k fans in 2025 - Casey McQuillen

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/17

Casey McQuillen - an American-born, London-based singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant… from a tour bus in Budapest! In 2025, she will be performing to a quarter of a million people, supporting Loreen and Anastacia on their tours. Casey explains how and why she is comfortable with failure, and about her anti-bullying concert series - the 'You Matter' tour that was featured on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'. Website - www.listentocasey.com Instagram - @listentocasey Facebook -

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12:19

R&B Billboard chart topper - J.Brown

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/15

J.Brown - an American singer, songwriter and R&B Billboard chart topper - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. J explains how being successful at a talent show in college gave him the motivation to pursue a solo career in the industry, why he decided to return to the music world after a 10-year break and about his latest album release, Just a Matter of Time. Website - www.jbrownmusiconly.com Instagram - @jbrownmusiconly Twitter - @jbrownmusiconly TikTok - @jbrownmusic313 YouTube -

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28:25

Desiré Gardner on Reënboogrant

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/13

Desiré Gardner - a South African actress, writer, and SAFTA and Silwerskerm award winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Desiré explains how she loves to escape to another world through her imagination, discusses her award-winning journey in film and television, which includes 7de Laan and Binnelanders… and her latest project which she has written, and can be seen on Showmax - Reënboogrant. Instagram - @desire_manthey_gardner Facebook - @desire.m.gardner TikTok - @desir.gardner

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36:06

Comics Choice Awards winner - Schalk Bezuidenhout

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2025/04/10

Schalk Bezuidenhout - a South African stand-up comedian, actor, and Comics Choice Awards winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. He explains how his initial goal was to become an actor, that he discovered stand-up at a later stage, how experience has allowed him to become an award-winning performer… and he talks about his latest project - the Showmax original film, ‘Soos Pynappel Op Pizza’.Website - www.schalkbezuidenhout.com Instagram - @schalkiebez Facebook -

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19:34

ARIA Award winner - Conrad Sewell

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/08

Conrad Sewell - an Australian singer, songwriter, and ARIA Award winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Conrad explains his journey in the music industry, which includes having his first band signed to a record label at the age of 17, the difference between being in a band to being a solo artist and what he enjoys about performing live. Website - www.conradofficial.com Instagram - @conradofficial Facebook - @ConradOfficial Twitter - @ConradOfficial TikTok - @ConradOfficial YouTube -

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22:56

Guinness Book of Record Holder - Whigfield

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/06

Whigfield - a Danish singer, songwriter and producer - joins us from Italy on this episode of Celeb Savant. Whigfield explains why she chose her stage name, the story behind how she became a Guinness Book record holder as the first artist to go straight to number 1 on the UK singles chart with a debut single, and why she says 'listening to music on Spotify is like having sex without the orgasm'. Website - www.whigfield.com Instagram - @whigfield Facebook - @realwhigfield Twitter -

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25:49

7× Juno Award winner - Gino Vannelli

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/03

Gino Vannelli - a Canadian singer, songwriter, author, 7x Juno Award winner, and 4× Grammy Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Gino tells us what keeps him motivated to create music and perform live, and what inspires his creativity. We also discuss various aspects of the entertainment industry, which he has successfully been part of for multiple decades.Website - www.ginov.com Instagram - @officialginovannelli Facebook - @GinoVannelliOfficial Twitter - @GinoVOfficial YouTube

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25:16

Irish top 40 chart singer Darren Kiely

Celeb Savant ·

2025/04/01

Darren Kiely - Irish top 40 chart singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Darren explains how he balances the flow of creativity and the structure of strategy, what it's like to now have a team behind his career, and his upcoming tour to South Africa. Website - www.darrenkiely.com Instagram - @darrenkielymusic Facebook - @darrenkielymusic Twitter - @TheDarrenKiely TikTok - @darrenkiely YouTube - @darrenkielyy

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