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.
Interview with Hue and Cry
Greg Kane from the Scottish band, Hue and Cry, was the first guest on the Celeb Savant podcast. On this episode, Greg is joined by his brother Pat. We discuss the band's 40-year history in the music world, and how they are celebrating this milestone - which includes over 2…
Interview with Nate James
Having been approached to write his first book based on his thesis for his masters (the representation and authenticity of gay artists in the music industry), Scottish-based British singer songwriter and lecturer, Nate James joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nate tells us about his multi-faceted career, which…
Interview with Jamie Fine
Barret Edelstein from the Celeb Savant podcast and Canadian singer and songwriter, Jamie Fine, become fast friends on this episode. Jamie shares how she knew from the age of 12 that she was meant to be a songwriter, how she got diverted after school by studying at culinary school, before…
Interview with Léchar Knezovich
South African model, mentor and entrepreneur, Léchar Knezovich joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Léchar tells us how she views beauty pageants as a journey to discover one's own inner beauty, and how they led her to create a successful career in the industry. Instagram…
Interview with Dan Sultan
Multi ARIA Award-winner, Australian singer and songwriter, Dan Sultan is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dan explains how he continues to push the goal post as a measurement of success, and he tells us about his multi award-winning career in the music industry. Website - www.dansultan.com Instagram…
Interview with Lloyd Cole
With over 40 years in the industry, British singer, songwriter and musician, Lloyd Cole joins us from the USA where he is currently based. Lloyd tells us about the years that he was part of the band, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, we hear what motivates him to keep creating…
Interview with Frederik Abas
We head to Amsterdam on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Dutch Producer and DJ, Frederik Abas. Frederik explains how he found studying law too boring, so he decided to change direction to his passion of DJing, and later production, which has been a successful journey…
Interview with Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran
We welcome back for a second time on the Celeb Savant podcast - British producer, rapper and musician... Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, who is currently based in Denmark. Jethro tells us about his latest projects, his latest album, being the soundtrack producer for the upcoming Van Gogh movie, and much more…
Interview with Musa Motha
Having seen South African dancer, Musa Motha, receive the group golden buzzer on the 2023 season of Britain’s Got Talent, the next step was to have him join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how, after getting cancer as a child, Musa had to get one leg…
Interview with Zinah
After having met South African singer and songwriter, Zinah, at the previous South African Music Awards nominations announcements, the next step was for her to join us on Celeb Savant. Zinah tells us how she started her professional career with Showtime Australia, as part of the cast for the ABBA…
Interview with Elsubie Louwrens
Have you ever wondered how an actor is cast in a movie and what an agent is? In this episode of Celeb Savant, we speak to South African actress and CEO of the talent agency 33 & Me - Elsubie Louwrens. Elsubie explains how she noticed a gap while acting,…
Interview with Bzars
As we continue our tour around the world, on this episode of Celeb Savant we head to Mexico to chat to Mexican Dance DJ and producer, Bzars. We hear how Bzars grew up with famous parents, who were both national television presenters... and he decided to become a lawyer -…
Interview with Gamuel Sori
‘Ciao’ from Milan, Italy as we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Italian DJ and Producer, Gamuel Sori. Gamuel explains how he randomly started DJing at the age of 16, how he had a day job in his other passion - interior design - before moving 100%…
Interview with Alan Committie
Comedy takes centre stage on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by South African comedian, Alan Committie. Alan tells us how he was inspired by the clowns in the circus to follow a career in the entertainment industry, how he started off teaching to supplement the beginning…
Interview with Lauren Mayhew
With a multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry, American singer, songwriter, DJ, actress and content creator, Lauren Mayhew joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We unpack each element of her successful career, which include acting in multiple primetime television shows, opening live as part of the girl group…
Interview with The Bizz With Johnno
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein connected with The Bizz With Johnno on Instagram, who is based in Australia. Barret appeared on his platform on Instagram Live, and now Johnno is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Johnno explains his journey as a successful child actor, model, voiceover artist for…
Interview with Al Perez
Having left the fast-paced life of Los Angeles for the slower-paced Pacific Northwest, singer and songwriter Al Perez joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Al tells us about his house filled with instruments from being in the industry for over 25 years, how creating his ‘tragically sexy' music…
Interview with Thomas Anders
You'll be singing ‘You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul’, as we sit down with German singer, producer and songwriter - Thomas Anders. Thomas explains how he got his first record contract at the age of 15, how he convinced his then producer, Dieter Bohlen, to record a song in English,…
Interview with Chloé-Jade Christian
Miss Teen Earth International, South African Chloé-Jade Christian joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chloé-Jade explains that she started modelling at the age of 13 in response to being bullied, and how the industry has built up her confidence to be a successful model and…
Interview with Sam Fischer
Keith Urban, Demi Lovato, Anne-Marie, Sam Feldt, and Meghan Trainor are some of the names that Australian-born and UK-based Sam Fischer has collaborated with. Sam joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant, and tells us about his ‘journey of validation and vindication’... that had many challenges, which ultimately resulted…