Celeb Savant

Interview with Stacey Jackson

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, recently sat down with entertainment entrepreneur, Stacey Jackson. Stacey started her career at the age of 40, after raising 4 children. The journey takes us from the recording studio, to the world concert stage, to the television studio and beyond. Age is just a number, and…

13 Sep 2022 25 min

Interview with Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with pop superstar, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. We find out first hand what it's like to be a contestant on The Masked Singer UK and Strictly Come Dancing. Do you know what "Wonky pop" is? Grab your glitter ball because it's going to be "Murder on…

6 Sep 2022 24 min

Interview with Nick DeCosemo

After meeting Nick DeCosemo at the Johnny Clegg tribute concert, Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein asked him to be the next guest on the podcast. The discussion takes us through Nick's years as a recording artist and lifestyle journalist, working with Beyonce and Shakira. We find out how this led him…

29 Aug 2022 52 min

Interview with Kevin Simm from Wet Wet Wet

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with the new lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, Kevin Simm. We find out about his journey from the Popstars reality show, and being in the band Liberty X, to winning The Voice UK, and joining Wet Wet Wet. It's no "Sweet Little Mystery"…

23 Aug 2022 36 min

Interview with Martin Bourboulon (Director of Eiffel)

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Martin Bourboulon, director of the movie Eiffel. We find out what attracted Martin to create the period piece, and all the behind the scenes tidbits. Bonjour and enjoy! Instagram - @videovisionent, @Martin_Bourboulon Facebook - @martin.Bourboulon Twitter - @MBourboulon

20 Aug 2022 19 min

Interview with Betty Boo

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with pop and rap icon Betty Boo. Find out where the name Betty Boo comes from, plus what Betty was up to between releasing her last album in the '90s to her latest release 'Boomerang' in 2022. We are "Doin' The Do" with Ms…

13 Aug 2022 26 min

Interview with Elaine

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, met South African R&B superstar, Elaine at Sony Head Office in Johannesburg. We hear how Elaine created her own path in the music industry - simply by stepping forward and showing up. We also find out what Elaine does in Hollywood after being creative in the…

9 Aug 2022 18 min

Interview with Jack Hues from Wang Chung

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Jack Hues from the English new wave band, Wang Chung. Find out how getting stood up by one of his guitar pupils allowed him to come up with the band's first hit, and how he and Nick create music together. It's time for…

31 Jul 2022 29 min

Interview with Marcia Barrett from Boney M

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sits down with Marcia Barrett from the band, Boney M. Find out, amongst other topics, why Marcia calls Barret naughty, how Ms Barrett responded to the doctor when he said she would never walk again, and what she had to say when Barret told her that…

23 Jul 2022 30 min

Interview with Mickey Thomas from Starship

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein chats with lead singer of the band, Starship, Mickey Thomas. Join Barret and Mickey as they discuss 4 decades of music, and find out who Mickey thinks should be ruling the world. "Nothing 's Gonna Stop Us Now" as we dive into the world of music…

16 Jul 2022 26 min

Interview with UB40

Grab your "Red, Red Wine" because "I've Got You Babe". Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, spoke with Jimmy Brown, Matt Doyle and Earl Falconer from the reggae band, UB40. Join Barret as he dives into 5 decades of the UB40 world. Website - https://ub40.global/ Instagram - @UB40official Twitter - @UB40official Facebook…

13 Jul 2022 37 min

Interview with Hue and Cry

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, dives into the Hue and Cry story with Greg Kane. Greg is one half of the band with his brother, Pat and he explains the band's journey, and what they are currently working on. website: hueandcry.co.uk Twitter: Hue and cry YouTube: Hue and cry music Instagram:…

4 Jul 2022 28 min