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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

18:03

An introduction to Keithian

Celeb Savant ·

2025/12/14

Keithian - an American singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Keithian's world, which includes how he creates music, the difference between releasing an EP and an album, what he enjoys about performing live, and about his latest album - Human I Sinner.Website - www.keithian.music/overview Instagram - @iKeithian Facebook - @iKeithian TikTok - @iKeithian YouTube - @iKeithian

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30:51

The reinvention of Riva Taylor

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2025/12/11

Riva Taylor - a British singer, songwriter, and actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how she got her first record deal at the age of 12 under the name Becky Taylor, and why she reinvented herself as Riva. Plus, her time as a child and teenager in the very adult business of the music industry, taking a break to go to university, and her return to creating music. Website - www.rivataylor.com Instagram - @rivataylor Facebook - @rivataylorofficial Twitter - @IAmRivaTaylor TikTok -

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35:47

The entertainment all-rounder - Nigel May

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2025/12/09

Nigel May - a British entertainment all-rounder who works on radio and TV and is a successful author and podcast host - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nigel takes us through his multi-faceted career, which includes what he loves about interviewing others on his podcast 'A Gay Old Time' and on his radio show on Gaydio, his 20 years presenting Craft TV, and his journey becoming an author. We also discuss the world of the celebrity and the music charts.Website - www.nigelmay.net Instagram -

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23:22

The Journey of D:Ream

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2025/12/07

D:Ream - Peter Cunnah and Al MacKenzie from the Irish pop and dance group - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The duo tells us about the origins of the band’s name, how the band was formed, what motivates them to keep creating and performing after three decades in the industry, and more about their latest album, Do It Anyway.Website - www.d-ream.co.uk Instagram - @d_ream_music Facebook - @d.ream.co.uk Twitter - @d_ream_music TikTok - @d_ream_music

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35:11

The multi-decade career of Limahl

Celeb Savant ·

2025/12/04

Limahl - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Limahl takes us through his multi-decade career, which includes reaching the top of the charts in the band Kajagoogoo with their first song Too Shy, his experience of being used as clickbait, and what the effects are of having his music featured in current series such as Stranger Things. Website - www.limahl.com Instagram - @limahl_official Facebook - @limahlofficial Twitter - @Limahl_Official TikTok -

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33:30

Multi SAMA award-winning Black Motion

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2025/12/02

Black Motion - Thabo Mabogwane and Kabelo Koma from the multi SAMA award-winning Afro house duo - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear Thabo and Kabelo's individual stories, how they create music, how they prepare for their sets, and more about their events - Friends of Black Motion. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Instagram - @realblackmotion Facebook - @realblackmotion Twitter -

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25:27

This is Cyberbilly, this is Sonny E

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/30

Sonny E - a British-born, Austrian-based producer, DJ, and Cyberbilly artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sonny has been in the industry for three decades, performing under various guises, one of which was Adamski. We hear how he released his first single with his brother at the age of 11, what Cyberbilly is, and even delve into the history of music.Instagram - @sonny_e_cyberbilly Facebook - @sonny.e.cyberbilly YouTube - @sonny_e_cyberbilly

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29:16

'Don't Touch my Knob' - Áine Duffy

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2025/11/27

Áine Duffy - an Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how after college Áine travelled to experience the world, how she built herself a stage out of a donkey box during the pandemic, and in order for people to not touch her equipment, she put up the sign 'don't touch my knob'. Hearing about the lack of representation of female artists in Ireland, she has now created a show featuring female artists called 'Don't Touch my Knob'. Website -

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19:33

Music festival executive programme director - Emily...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/25

Emily Ulman - an Australian singer, songwriter, and music festival executive program director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us why it took her over a decade to release her latest project, Severe Clear… and takes us through the different roles she’s had in the industry - highlighting programming music venues, festivals, and events, and her radio show, with the focus being on supporting local talent.Instagram - @millylala Facebook - @emilyulmanmusic Twitter - @millylala TikTok

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33:04

Multiple award-winning Stars Go Dim

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/23

Stars Go Dim (Chris Cleveland) - American Christian and pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chris takes us through his multiple award-winning (CMT, ASCAP, NSAI etc.) journey, which includes focusing on positivity during times of failure, the way he creates music, and about his latest album, Roses.Website - www.starsgodim.com Instagram - @starsgodim Facebook - @starsgodim Twitter - @StarsGoDim TikTok - @starsgodim YouTube - @starsgodimmusic

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28:52

Miss Congeniality from RuPaul's Drag Race - Nina West

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2025/11/20

Nina West - an American Drag Queen, performer, artist, and winner of Miss Congeniality on RuPaul's Drag Race - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nina tells us how she chose her drag name, the behind-the-scenes of being a drag artist, about her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, and more about the current drag landscape. Website - www.ninawest.com Instagram - @ninawest Facebook - @superdragqueen1 YouTube - @NinaWestOfficial TikTok - @ninawestofficial

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24:49

Kwamé and The Different Kids

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/18

Kwamé - an American singer, rapper, and record producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kwame tells us how he signed his first record deal at the age of 16, why he prefers creating music by himself, about the toy company he co-founded called Lets Be Onyx, and more about his latest album - The Different Kids.Website - www.letsbeonyx.com Instagram - @kwamevision Facebook - @KWAMETHEBOYGENIUS TikTok - @kwamevision1 YouTube - @kwamevevo6931

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33:35

Music Executive - John Saunderson

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2025/11/16

John Sanderson - a British music executive and Head of Creative at Notting Hill Music - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. John tells us about his multi-decade career, which includes starting out as a DJ. He also shares about his time working at Disco Music Club, managing the production/remix team Love To Infinity, and he discusses the importance of networking and writing camps. Instagram - @johnsaundersonmusic Facebook - @johnsaunderson

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30:03

RIAA Certified gold Emeline

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/13

Emeline - an American singer, songwriter, producer, and RIAA certified gold - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emeline explains how as a child, she was a seriously competitive songwriter. Plus, how she stayed positive during the six years until she eventually got her foot in the door, her advice to achieve your biggest dreams, and all about her music.Facebook - @emelineisme Instagram - @emelineisme Twitter - @emelineisme TikTok - @emelineisme YouTube - @emelineisme

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25:50

Viral sensation - Hypaton

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2025/11/11

Hypaton - an Italian dance DJ, producer, and viral sensation - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hypaton explains that his father was in a band in the ‘70s and had the same stage name, so he decided to carry on the tradition, and how he was inspired to follow the creative path by his cousin, Giuseppe Ottaviani - a trance DJ and producer. Plus, how going viral on social media helped him gain success, resulting in David Guetta becoming his mentorWebsite - www.hypaton76.com Instagram -

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20:30

From Malawi to the world - Chmba

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/09

Chmba - a Malawian singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chmba explains the meaning of her stage name, how she started out creating mixes for friends as a hobby before pursuing music professionally, and how the noises around her inspires her creativity. Her and Barret also bond over loadshedding.Instagram - @chmba Facebook - @chmbamusic Twitter - @ChmbaMusic TikTok - @chmbamusic YouTube - @chmba

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30:52

The musical spells of The Witchy Djypsies

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/06

Australian-based vocalist and instrumentalist Joana Lavole from The Witchy Djypsies joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joana fills us in on the story behind the band's name, how she moved to Australia from the Caribbean, the journey of the band, what surprised her, what she loves about performing live and more! Website - www.witchydjypsies.com Instagram - @thewitchydjypsies Facebook - @TheWitchyDjypsies TikTok - @TheWitchyDjypsies YouTube - @thewitchydjypsies6784

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13:04

Meet Brazen Barbie

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/04

Brazen Barbie - a Kenyan-Australian musician, artist, and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Brazen Barbie chose her stage name, why at first she didn't think it would be possible to release music professionally, her creative process, and more about her mixtape, Brazen.Instagram - @thabrazen Facebook - @jehmeela.dalton.9 Twitter - @BrazenBarbie TikTok - @BrazenBarbie YouTube - @brazenbarbiee

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15:43

Alternative rock act Cloning

Celeb Savant ·

2025/11/02

Felix Parker - from Australian alternative rock act, Cloning - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Felix tells us how the band chose their name, what aspect of being professionals in the industry surprised them, and more about what’s coming next.Website - www.cloningmusic.com Instagram - @cloning_aus Facebook - @cloningaus TikTok - @cloningmusic YouTube - @CloningMusic

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24:27

Multi-award-winning Shawn Desman

Celeb Savant ·

2025/10/30

Shawn Desman - a Canadian singer, songwriter and Juno, MMVAs and SOCAN award-winning artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shawn explains how he independently recorded his first Portuguese album at the age of 10, how he became the teenage Canadian Portuguese 'Justin Bieber', and how after stepping away from the industry, Drake convinced him to start creating music again. Website - www.shawndesman.com Instagram - @shawndesman Facebook - @ShawnDesmanOfficial TikTok - @shawndesman YouTube

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