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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

17:05

Introducing Ben Provest

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/27

Ben Provest - an Australian singer, songwriter, producer, and musician - joins us from the USA on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ben explains what surprised him about becoming a professional artist, the difference between creating music for himself compared to creating for others, and what he loves about performing live.Website - www.benprovestmusic.com Instagram - @ben_provest Facebook - @BenProvestMusic TikTok - @benprovest YouTube - @BenjaminProvest

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26:11

The creative mind of Sketchy Bongo

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/25

Sketchy Bongo - a South African DJ, songwriter and producer - joins us from Dubai on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Sketchy's creative mind, which includes how he came up with his stage name, the story behind why he wore the ski mask, which is part of his brand. We also get into his creative process, and the current music industry landscape. Instagram - @sketchybongo_official TikTok - @sketchybongo_official YouTube - @sketchybongo

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28:17

The multi-decade career of Thereza Bazar

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/22

Thereza Bazar, a Canadian-born and Australian-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thereza tells us about her multi-decade career in the music industry, which includes the success of being part of the '80s duo Dollar. Find out what motivated her to start creating music and performing again, and we discuss the relevance of the music charts.Facebook - @TherezaBazarOfficial

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16:56

Introducing Justė

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/20

Justė, a Lithuanian-born, Denmark-based electronic music DJ and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Justė explains how it was her dream to become a DJ and producer since she was a child. We hear how her determination and focus took her out of survival mode and into following her dream to become an artist, about her creative process and more.Instagram - @djjuste_ YouTube - @djjuste

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23:09

The story of What So Not

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/18

What So Not - an Australian DJ and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. What So Not explains the meaning behind his stage name, and how seeing Justice at a music festival motivated him to follow his current path. We also discuss his creative process, and what’s coming next.Website - www.whatsonot.com Instagram - @whatsonot Facebook - @whatsonot Twitter - @whatsonot TikTok - @whatsonot YouTube - @whatsonot

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35:02

3…2…1 action - Andre Lotter

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/15

Andre Lotter - a South African stage, screen, and Royalty Soapy Award winner - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andre explains how partaking in theatre productions at school motivated him to pursue acting as a career. He discusses the concept of research when it comes to acting, we unpack performing on stage, in front of the camera, and dive into the world of soap operas. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South

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27:28

Multi-platinum-selling JP Cooper

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/13

JP Cooper - a British multi-platinum-selling singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. JP tells us that it was a long, slow process until he became a professional artist, signing his first record deal at the age of 30. We hear about his creative process, how he has grown in his confidence to be comfortable to write songs by himself, and why it is freeing to write for other artists.Website - www.jpcoopermusic.com Instagram - @jpcoopermusic Facebook - @jpcoopermusic TikTok -

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22:28

Chellcy Reitsma - from Malta to the world

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/11

Chellcy Reitsma - a Dutch-American, Malta-based singer, songwriter, visual artist, and poet - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chellcy explains that she was a professional dancer who ended up in a wheelchair due to ankle injuries, how she started singing and writing songs, her creative process, and why she says, “I don't want to do a genre, I want to do me."Website - www.chellcyreitsma.com Instagram - @chellcyreitsma_official Facebook - @chellcy.reitsmaartist YouTube - @ChellcyReitsma

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24:49

Producer and director of the movie 'David' - Phil...

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/08

Phil Cunningham - a Zimbabwean-born, South African-based producer and director - joins us for this episode of Celeb Savant. Phil takes us through his journey in creating movies, unpacks the world of animation filmmaking, and tells us why it took 37 years to create the movie 'David'... from ideation to release. Website - www.sunriseproductions.tv Instagram - @sunriseanimationstudios Facebook - @sunrisehq TikTok - @sunriseanimationstudios YouTube - @SunriseAnimationStudios

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32:05

Returning for the 3rd time - Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/06

Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran - a British musician, record producer, and rapper - joins us for a third time on Celeb Savant. We catch up with Jethro since we last spoke, and he tells us about his recent health challenges, about how and why he has refocused his routine and energy in order to slow down, and more about his latest, as yet to be titled album. Instagram - @alonestarsheeran Facebook - @jethrostar Twitter - @ALONESTAR1 TikTok - @alonestarsheeran YouTube - @AlonestarMusic

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29:38

An introduction to Keanan Eksteen

Celeb Savant ·

2026/01/04

Keanan Eksteen - a South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Keanan explains the journey of being a bedroom artist… to how he met his manager and became professional, what he has learned from taking up vocal training, and his creative process. We also discuss the current music industry landscape. Website - www.keananeksteenlive.com Instagram - @keananeksteenlive Facebook - @keananeksteenlive TikTok - @keananeksteenlive YouTube - @keananeksteen7158

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37:52

Across the airwaves - DJ Zan-D

Celeb Savant ·

2025/12/23

DJ Zan-D - a South African music producer, radio presenter, and club DJ - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. He takes us across the airwaves as he tells us about his multi-decade career in the media space… how he started DJing at events as a teenager, his experience of living in London for 6 years, then returning to South Africa and creating a successful career in the media and DJ performance world. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold

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24:58

Grammy-nominated James Artissen

Celeb Savant ·

2025/12/21

James Artissen - an American Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. James explains how as a teenager he had the opportunity to be mentored by artists such as Whodini and DJ Jazzy Jeff, his process of producing and writing songs for other artists (including Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Wiz Khalifa) and about creating and releasing his own solo projects. Website - www.jamesartissen.com Instagram - @jamesartissen Facebook -

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25:54

Dwson: The beat architect of South Africa's deep...

Celeb Savant ·

2025/12/18

Dwson - a South African DJ, producer, artist, and remixer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Known as the beat architect of SA's deep house scene, Dwson tells us how he chose his stage name, and how he progressed from being a mobile DJ to a two x DMASA-winning and SAMA-nominated producer and artist… he also explains the movement he started - Dope Room.Instagram - @dwsonofficial Facebook - @dwsonofficial Twitter - @dwsonofficial TikTok - @dwsonofficial YouTube - @dwsonofficial

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20:32

The artist that is Shekhinah

Celeb Savant ·

2025/12/16

Shekhinah - a South African singer, songwriter, and multi SAMA award-winning artist - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Shekhinah explains what it means to live the life of a pop star, her experience on Idols SA, why she takes her time when it comes to creating music, and what’s coming up next.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.shekhinahd.com Instagram - @shekhinahd Facebook -

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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

Celeb Savant ·

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

Celeb Savant ·

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

Celeb Savant ·

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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