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 Andrew Kingslow (Producer and Composer)
His London studio is where we find this week's Celeb Savant guest - British music producer, Andrew Kingslow. Andrew tells us how as a child, he learnt to play any instrument that he could get his hands on... plus, the difference between producing music for an artist, commercial or film…
Interview with Daniel Powter
Your “Bad Day” is over as Celeb Savant speaks to Canadian singer and songwriter, Daniel Powter. Daniel explains how he was challenged with dyslexia and learning disabilities as a child, but learning how to play the violin at the age of 4 gave him confidence. After dropping out of college…
Interview with Pierce Brothers
Going back down under for this episode, Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with twin brothers, Jack and Patrick Pierce - otherwise known as Pierce Brothers. The twins tell us how they started their musical journey busking in Bourke Street, Melbourne... and that they sold 30,000 CDs in their first year…
Interview with Rhyma
On this episode of the podcast, African singer and songwriter, Rhyma joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein live in the studio. Rhyma discusses where he got his name from, his debut album ‘Stamina’, collaborating with other artists and much more! Instagram - @Rhymangn Facebook - @Rhymangn Twitter - @rhymangn
Interview with Charles Jenkins
Have you ever experienced 'imposter syndrome'? American Gospel singer and songwriter, Charles Jenkins, has definitely experienced it during his career. Charles sat down with Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, and shares how an intervention by his teachers for skipping school - with his punishment being to go to gospel choir -…
Interview with John Payne (Asia ft John Payne)
An “equipment nerd” is how British-born, American-based rock singer and songwriter, John Payne from Asia featuring John Payne, describes himself. John tells Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, how as a child he taught himself guitar - which led to him teaching other kids to play, his decades of being in the…
Interview with Jann Klose
New York is the current home of the Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s guest this week. Jann Klose has lived in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and Northeast Ohio. Jann explains how he was introduced to the world of music when he was an exchange student in the USA, which led him…
Interview with Thom Rylance (The Lottery Winners)
Do you think after being expelled from school twice, that a person would create a path of success? Thom Rylance from British band, The Lottery Winners, had that experience in school - and was recently number one on the UK album charts with the band's latest album, Anxiety Replacement Therapy…
Interview with Big Country
British band Big Country have been performing since the beginning of the ’80s. Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with Mark, Bruce and Tony from the band as they detail their decades of longevity in the music business, the chemistry between the members, why Mark and Bruce still enjoy performing…
Interview with Landii
Having recently graduated from Berklee College in the USA with a degree in songwriting, South African singer/songwriter Landii chatted to Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein while she was touring Cape Town. Landii tells us what she learnt while doing her songwriting degree, her creative process and much more! Instagram - @landii_e…
Interview with Mariah
How does a person balance two very different full-time roles? Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein speaks to American singer, songwriter and full-time nurse, Mariah. Mariah explains how she balances her two passions of nursing and music, her creative process, her joy of performing live and much more! Instagram: @IAMMARIAH.OFFICIAL Facebook: @MARIAH…
Interview with Anica Kiana
The shower is where the Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s, next guest, South African singer songwriter, Anica Kiana gets most of her creative inspiration from. Anica tells us how she met the Locnville twins, Brian and Andrew Chaplin who signed her to their record label, what she enjoys about performing live…
Tribute to Olivia Newton-John with Michael Caprio (Publicist)
Dame Olivia Newton-John was on the top of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s list to interview for the podcast series. Olivia unfortunately passed away before we had an opportunity to schedule a time. Barret decided to interview Olivia’s publicist, Michael Caprio as a tribute to the music icon. He shares some…
Interview with Tony Moore
“Fine and fabulous” is how the next guest of Celeb Savant describes himself. Barret Edelstein sat down with English singer-songwriter, musician, radio presenter, music promoter and entrepreneur, Tony Moore. Tony's career in the entertainment industry spans decades. We find out about his time in Iron Maiden, The Cutting Crew, opening…
Interview with Young Israelites
Celeb Savant heads to the Middle East, as Barret Edelstein spoke with Israeli Reggae band, Young Israelites. Nate, Tal and Tristan tell us how they met and formed the band, why reggae music appeals to them and amongst others their creative process. Website - www.youngisraelites.com Instagram - @youngisraelites Facebook -…
Interview with Iain Baker (from Jesus Jones)
Let's get “Real Real Real” as “International Bright Young Thing” Barret Edelstein, otherwise known as The Celeb Savant, sat down with Iain Baker from British rock band, Jesus Jones. Iain tells us the musical journey of the band, where the name Jesus Jones comes from and much more. Join us…
Interview with Caroll-Ann
South African singer and songwriter Caroll-Ann joins Barret Edelstein on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us how music and song have been in her life since she was a child, and how growing into her own skin and voice gave her the confidence to pursue music. Instagram -…
Interview with Hunter Kennedy (Die Heuwels Fantasties)
On this episode of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with Hunter Kennedy from Die Heuwels Fantasties. Hunter takes us on a journey of punk rock, skateboarding, and being in a band that eventually became so successful it became his full-time career. Website - www.dieheuwels.co.za Instagram - @dieheuwelsfantasties Facebook - @dieheuwels…
Interview with Jerri Sher (Emmy Award winning filmmaker)
Scene 1… Take 1… Action! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sits in the director’s chair with Emmy Award winner, Jerri Sher. After being in film and television, Jerri tells us about her new project - a stage musical. She shares her journey, from being an art professor, to the first woman…
Interview with Ziggy Alberts
G’day mate! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein is bouncing on his kangaroo as he heads down under for his second interview with singer and songwriter, Ziggy Alberts. Ziggy fills us in on what's been happening since we last spoke, including new music, pop-up shows and world tours. Website - www.ziggyalberts.com Instagram…