Celeb Savant

Harrison Hickman - a British author and masterful storyteller - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Harrison takes us through his penmanship journey, which includes starting out writing young-adult fiction, then writing darker fiction when he wrote 'The Lost Brotherhood' series, and why he says every time he writes a book it’s like learning the craft all over again. Website - harrison510.wordpress.com Instagram - @harrisonhickman39 Facebook - @HarrisonHickmanAuthor Twitter - @HarrisonHickma1

Sam Bettens, a Belgian-born and American-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sam takes us through his multi-decade career, which includes his time with his brother, Gert, in the multi-platinum selling band K’s Choice. We also hear about his latest Country/Americana inspired project, Coming Home… and discuss his experience of being a trans man in the music industry. Website - www.sambettens.com Instagram - @sambettens Facebook - @sam.bettens.fanpage TikTok - @sambettens YouTube - @therealSamBettens

DJ Ethan English, a 13-year-young South African-born and Dubai-based EDM DJ and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ethan takes us on his journey as he explains how at first he didn't like DJing as he found it boring, and how perseverance got him to enjoy the process. We also hear how he balances school with his professional DJ career, and he explains that DJs need to learn the basics before bringing in the fancy stuff. Website - www.ethanenglish.co Instagram - @dj_ethanenglish Facebook - @djEthanEnglish TikTok - @DJ_EthanEnglish YouTube - @DJEthanEnglish

Celia Peachey - a British actor and playwright - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Celia explains what fascinated her about being an actor, the journey of creating her own scripts, and more about her latest project - a group experience called Love is the Currency. Instagram - @misspeacheycelia Facebook - @MissCeliaPeachey Twitter - @PeacheyC TikTok - @celiapeachey

Emma-Jay Webber - a British pageant queen, public figure and Ms UK for Ms Universe 2027 - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emma-Jay explains how she fell into pageantry, about the work that goes into a pageant, and why she describes it as 'glamorous girl guides'. Instagram - @emmajaywebber Facebook - @UKpageantgirl TikTok - @emmajaywebber

Nina Kristofferson - a multi -award-winning actor, singer, writer, producer and director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nina takes us through her journey of being a triple threat, which includes her passion for performing on stage and on screen. She takes us through her routine to keep her stamina during theatre performances and more about the musicals that she wrote, namely Nina Kristofferson's Billie Holiday Story and Nina Kristofferson's Timeless. Website - www.nkproductions.co.uk Instagram - @ninakristofferson Facebook - @nina.kristofferson.5 Twitter - @ninaspage TikTok - @ninakristofferson YouTube - @NinaKristofferson1

Iaco, an American and Italian-based dance/house/pop songwriter and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Iaco explains how he had a lot of time during COVID, so he decided to try out an untapped passion in creating music. We also find out what surprises him about being a professional in the industry, and why consistency is important. Instagram - @iacomusicx TikTok - @iacomusicx YouTube - @iacomusicx

Susannah B - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Susannah takes us on her journey from growing up in NYC to now living in LA… which includes being raised by her mother, Carol Hall, who was a successful Broadway musical writer (of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and more), how she substituted smoking with singing - which she had not done for 10 years, and her current journey as a late blooming independent artist. Website - www.susannahb.com Instagram - @susannahbmusic Facebook - @susannahbmusic TikTok - @susannahbmusic YouTube - @susannahbmusic

John Galea - a British singer and songwriter - joins us from America for the second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. John catches us up on what's been happening since we last spoke, which includes the first single, Songwriter, from his upcoming debut album. He explains the challenges of being an independent artist, gives advice to upcoming artists, and explains why the current music industry landscape is so tough. Website - www.johngaleamusic.com Instagram - @johngalea Facebook - @johngaleamusic Twitter - @johngalea TikTok - @johngalea24 YouTube - @johngaleaVeVo

Simphiwe Ngema - a South African actor and entrepreneur - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simphiwe takes us through her journey, which includes learning how to deal with rejection when it comes to auditioning for roles, how she 'shakes off' the emotions when her character is going through an intense storyline, and all about her latest project, Kuningi, which can be found on DSTV catch-up. Instagram - @SimzNgema @MzansiMagic Facebook - @SimphiweNgema2018 @MzansiMagic Twitter - @MzansiMagic TikTok - @simz_ngema89 YouTube - @mzansimagic

Daniel Barosa - a Brazilian-born, American-based editor, director, writer, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Daniel takes us behind the camera by explaining that the industry is about networking and who you know, he explains the various tasks he has in his different roles, and how to deal with egos on set. Website - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3696830/ https://linktr.ee/danielbarosa Instagram - @barosa.daniel

Bev Sage - a British artist, singer, songwriter, and performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Bev's world, which includes how she was in the frontline of Punk in the 70s and 80s, her involvement in various bands such as The Techno Twins, and the projects she is currently working on. Website: www.bevsage.com Instagram: @bevjsage Facebook: @BevSage LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bevsage

Nick Tauber - a British music producer, artist manager and consultant - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nick takes us on his multi-decade career journey, which includes starting out at Regent Sounds, performing multiple tasks at Decca Records, and producing the likes of Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard and more.

British country-Americana singer and songwriter, Hannah Jane Lewis joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hannah has recently been named by Holler Country's as a ‘country and Americana one to watch’. Hannah discusses how Covid helped her take time to re-focus her career, what surprises her about being a professional artist in the industry, and how she processes music. Website - www.hannahjanelewis.com Instagram - @hjlofficial Facebook - @HannahJaneLewis TikTok - @hjlofficial YouTube - @HannahJaneLewis

Lewis Brice - an American singer and songwriter who blends country, Southern rock, and R&B - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lewis takes us through his evolution, which includes his gratitude for being a successful full-time artist with a loyal fan base, how the music industry has changed, all the tasks he takes on as an independent artist, and about his latest music, including his latest release - Nascar Fast. Website - www.lewisbrice.com Instagram - @lewisbrice Facebook - @LewisBMedia Twitter - @lewisbrice TikTok - @lewisbricemusic YouTube - @LewisBrice

Jordan Anthony, an Australian-born and USA-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jordan takes us through his journey of moving from Oz to the USA, which includes him starting to write songs as a child to deal with bullying, his experience on American Idol, and finding his sound in creating music… which he describes “as if Justin Bieber and Lewis Capaldi had a baby.” Website - www.jordananthonymusic.com Instagram - @jordananthonymusic Facebook - @JordanAnthonyMusic TikTok - @jordananthonymusic YouTube - @JordanAnthonyMusicOfficial

Daniel Everitt-Lock - a British director and cinematographer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Daniel takes us through his professional journey, as he explains what it means to be a cinematographer and how the role of director came into his portfolio. Daniel also tells us about his feature documentary debut - Our Planet, The People, My Blood. Website - www.everlockproductions.com www.truepfilms.com/atomicdoc-1 Instagram - @everittlock @atomicblooddoc Facebook - @daniel.everittlock @ppbdocumentary Twitter - @EverittLock @atomicblooddoc TikTok - @everittlock @atomicblooddoc YouTube - @everlockproductions7154 @atomicblooddoc

Alivia Clark - an American EDM/pop/electronic singer, songwriter, and actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Alivia's career, which includes starting to work professionally from the age of 8, performing at Carnegie Hall at the age of 15, what it’s like to be a voice-over artist for shows such as Paw Patrol where she portrays Skye, and about her current focus (her music career), which includes her latest release - Breathless. Website - www.aliviaclark.com Instagram - @alivia314 TikTok - @aliviaaclark

Muroki - a Kenyan/New Zealand, Berlin-based singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The rising star takes us through his journey, which includes what surprised him about being a professional in the music industry, how he dealt with the comparison of new songs with his previous hits, and the difference between performing at a festival, headlining his own show and opening for another artist. Website - www.murokimusic.com Instagram - @murokimusic Facebook - @murokimusic TikTok - @murokimusic YouTube - @MurokiMusic

Adam Houghton and Mat Peters from the British post-punk band Ist Ist join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Adam and Mat take us through their individual journeys, how the band was formed, how they interpret music, and what they love about performing live. Website - www.ististmusic.com Instagram - @ististmusic Facebook - @ististmusic Twitter - @ististmusic YouTube - @ististmusic

Craig Hinds from the SAMA-winning South African band Watershed joins us for a second time on Celeb Savant. Craig catches us up on what's been happening since we last spoke, which includes navigating the ever-changing music landscape locally and overseas, what he loves about performing live, and all about the collaboration with David Gresham Records and The Little Hero Foundation. Website - www.watershed.co.za Instagram - @watershedmusicofficial Twitter - @watershedMusic Facebook - @Watershed TikTok - @watershed945 YouTube - @watershed5100

Maxon - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maxon takes us through her creative journey, which includes what surprises her about the industry, her creative process, and why it took her until 2026 to release her debut album, Talking With Strangers. Instagram - @itsmemaxon TikTik - @itsmemaxon

Philip Oakey from the British synth-pop Brit Award-winning band, The Human League, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Philip takes us through a multi-decade journey of success, which includes 40 million albums sold. Philip explains that he never planned to be in a band until he was in one, how fear of failure kept them going, and more about their upcoming tour in South Africa and their Generations Tour in the USA. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.thehumanleague.co.uk Instagram - @humanleaguehq Facebook - @thehumanleague TikTok - @the_human_league YouTube - @thehumanleague

Nicole Alyse Nelson - an American actor - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nicole takes us through her journey in front of the camera, which includes explaining (from experience) the importance of networking in the entertainment industry, the difference between being a series regular compared to acting in a film, and from starting out on Nickelodeon to becoming part of the Oscar-nominated live action short, Jane Austen's Period Drama. Instagram - @thenicolenelson Facebook - @thenicolenelson TikTok - @thenicolenelson YouTube - @thenicolenelson

MR.BLACK Psytechno DJ & Producer joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. MR.BLACK takes us through his journey, including how his second track was signed to one of the biggest psytrance labels in the world, collaborating with the likes of Madonna, Cashmere, Hardwell, Vini Vici, among others, his creative process, and more about his symphonic rave. Instagram - @mr_black_music Facebook - @mrblackmusic TikTok - @mr_black_music YouTube - @MrBlackmusic

Nick Lawrence - a British entertainment executive and founder of BigStar - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nick takes us through his journey, which includes how music influenced his childhood, how he moved from finance into the entertainment industry with roles including owning a record label, being a professional DJ, and founding BigStar… as well as what services the management consultancy provides. Website - www.bigstarbiz.co.uk Instagram - @bigstarbiz

Lin Nelson - a Grammy- nominated producer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lin takes us through her experience in the entertainment industry, which includes working for the Grammys for 15 years, how she then went freelance and worked in a variety of roles within the industry, and how she now produces and writes different genres of music. Instagram - @dreamwithfaith @dalagirlmusic

Simon Ratcliffe from multi-platinum production duo Basement Jaxx - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simon takes us through their Brit and Grammy Award-winning career, which includes how the duo was formed, exploring different areas of the industry (like the full live show they created), what he loves about performing live, and what’s coming next. Website - www.basementjaxx.com Instagram - @basement_jaxx Facebook - @BasementJaxx Twitter - @TheBasementJaxx TikTok - @thebasementjaxx YouTube - @basementjaxx

Lotte Petri - a Danish bestselling crime author - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lotte explains what inspired her to start writing crime novels, why she loves writing in that genre, what type of research she conducts for her books, and what she finds interesting about adapting the books into film manuscripts. Website - www.lottepetri.dk/english/ Instagram - @lotte.petri Facebook - @lotte.petri

Katharina Benjamim - a Brazilian-born, Monaco- based filmmaker, producer, and director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Katharina explains how she started her career in costume and set design, explains the importance of continuity in productions, what inspires the projects she creates, and the difference between creating a documentary and a film. IMDB - Katharina Benjamim Instagram - @kat.benjamim LinkedIn - @katharinabenjamim

Jimmy Nevis - a South African award-winning singer, producer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jimmy takes us through his over a decade of success, which includes how he chose his stage name, and what shocked him when he started professionally in the industry. We also dive into the intricacies of the behind-the-scenes of the industry. website - www.jimmynevisepk.com Instagram - @jimmynevis Facebook - @JimmyNevis Twitter - @jimmynevis TikTok - @heyjimmynevis YouTube - @jimmynevis

Daniel Baron - a South African award-winning, platinum selling singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Daniel takes us through his chart-topping career, which includes how he intentionally tries to step out of comfort zones, how he picks up talent in other artists, what he loves about producing other artists, and how he creates for himself compared to other artists. He also gives advice to upcoming artists. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in the studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.danielbaron.co.za Instagram - @danielbaronsa Facebook - @danielbaronofficial Twitter - @danielbaronsa TikTok - @danielbaron YouTube - @danielbaron01

Keith D. Robinson - an American actor, singer, and dancer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The triple threat takes us through his journey, which includes his path in the music industry, how acting came calling later in life, about working on a Soap Opera - Beyond The Gates - and his latest music project, Love Episodic ll. Website - www.keithsings.com Instagram - @keithsings Facebook - @keithrobinsonsings Twitter - @keithsings TikTok - @keith.drobinson YouTube - @KeithRobinsonsings

Massive Wagons - Baz Mills from the UK rock band joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Baz explains how the band got together, how they started out being a covers band, why they started creating original music, and what he loves about performing and creating music… 17 years into his career. Website - www.massivewagons.com Instagram - @massivewagons Facebook - @massivewagons Twitter - @massivewagons TikTok - @massivewagonsofficial YouTube - @massivewagons

Somyo - an American-born, Lisbon-based electronic dance singer, producer, and DJ - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Somyo explains how he started his career as an actor in Los Angeles and how getting music projects allowed him to realise his passion for creating in the space, and why he changed his stage name from Barrett Crake to Somyo. We also bond over our love of Kylie Minogue. Instagram - @somyomusic Facebook - @somyomusic TikTok - @somyomusic Youtube - @somyomusic

Freeman Gumede - a South African singer, songwriter, and bassist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Freeman explains how he started out playing bass and singing in a choir, but due to self-confidence issues, it took him a while to start his solo career. We also hear more about his debut EP, Kuhlangene. Instagram - @freemangumede Facebook - @freemangumede01 TikTok - @freemangumede YouTube - @freemangumede

LamBros - an Australian duo, singers, songwriters, and brothers Connor and Harry Lambrou - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The brothers take us through their journey, which includes what they learned from starting off busking as teenagers. They explain how they create their live palette of sound, and why there is friction between them during the creative process. Instagram - @lambrosmusic Facebook - @lambrosofficial TikTok - @lambrosmusic YouTube - @lambrosmusic

Kwelagobe Sekele - head of A&R Publishing, music supervisor, and curator for Gallo Music/The Music Arena - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Kwelagobe takes us through his entertainment journey and what his role at Gallo entails. It is the 100th anniversary of Gallo Music Africa, and Kwelagobe unpacks the impact and how the label will be honoring the milestone. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.gallo.africa Instagram - @GalloMusic Facebook - @GalloMusicSA Twitter - @GalloMusicSA TikTok - @GalloMusicSA YouTube - @GalloMusicSA

Con The Artist, a South African-born, Canadian-based singer, songwriter, and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Con takes us through his entertainment journey, how he started out in the band, and the reason behind following a path as a solo artist, the difference between creating songs for himself compared to creating for others, what he loves about film composition, and how he is working on his 'decision paralysis'. Website - www.contheartist.com Instagram - @contheartist Facebook - @itscontheartist TikTok - @itscontheartist YouTube - @contheartist

Joey Rasdien - a South African award-winning comedian and actor - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joey takes us through his multi-decade journey of being a comedian… we discuss his acting in front of the camera, and deep topics such as the art of introspection in comedy, cancel culture, street light effect, attribution error, and pluralistic ignorance. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.joeyrasdien.co.za Instagram - @Yusuf Twitter - @joeyrasdien TikTok - @joeyrasdien YouTube - @joeyrasdien

Sean Smith - a British singer, songwriter, and theatre performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sean details his multi-faceted career, which includes his experience of coming 3rd on X Factor season 4 as part of the duo, Same Difference, with his sister Sarah, performing in theatre productions such as We Will Rock You, and about his new EP - Stay Human. Instagram - @seansmithsolo Facebook - @seansmithsolo Twitter - @seansmithsolo YouTube - @seansmithsolo

James Johnston - an Australian rising country singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. James explains how he decided to start releasing his original music after performing covers for 10 years, that songwriting is a muscle that needs practice, and how performing in Cape Town, South Africa, was one of the top highlights of his career. Website - www.jamesjohnston.com Instagram - @jamesjohnstonmusic Facebook - @jamesjohnstonmusic TikTok - @jamesjohnstonmusic YouTube - @jamesjohnstonmusic

Billy Raffoul - a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us for the second time on the Celeb Savant podcast. Billy catches us up on what has happened since we last spoke, which includes releasing two albums one month apart in 2025, and more about his latest collaborations. We also discuss comfort zones in the creative process, and his upcoming tour of South Africa. Website - www.billyraffoul.com Instagram - @billyraffoul Facebook - @billyraffoul Twitter - @billyraffoul TikTok - @billyraffoul YouTube - @BillyRaffoul_Official

Tynisha Keli - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tynisha tells us how Scott Ross from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch became her guardian at 13 and taught her how to be hyper-focused as an artist, and how her previous management screwed her over and the only legal way to get out of the contract was to step away from the industry. She also talks about her journey back to the spotlight with her third album... The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix. Instagram - @thetynishakeli Facebook - @thetynishakeli TikTok - @thetynishakeli

Donia Youssef - a British multi-award-winning author, film producer, writer, entrepreneur, and acting agent - joins us on this episode. Donia takes us through her journey, which includes how she built up a successful talent agency, and how being diagnosed with cancer allowed her to turn trauma into power... which resulted in her success as an author, producer, scriptwriter and creating a new successful talent agency. Instagram - @the.monster.series Facebook - @donia.youssef78

Nianell - a Namibian-born, South-African-based SAMA award-winning singer, songwriter, author, mentor, and spiritual influencer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nianell takes us through her impressive career, which includes why she chose her stage name, and why her ignorance of the music industry when she started out was her saving grace. We also discuss NLP and the training programme she created - EMIT change Website - www.nianell.com Instagram - @nianellemitchange Facebook - @nianellemitchange TikTok - @nianellemitchange nge.YouTube - @nianellemitchange

JJ McCann - the new guitarist from ARIA Award-nominated indie power pop and rock band Moler - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. JJ takes us through his journey in the music space, how he met and joined the band (which returns after a long hiatus), what he enjoys about performing live, and about their latest album - 69. Instagram - @MolerOfficialPage Facebook - @MolerOfficialPage YouTube - @molerofficialpage

Karyn White, an American Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and queen of New Jack Swing, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Karyn takes us on her multi-decade journey in the music industry, as we discuss how important it is to have discipline at the beginning of a music career, about her new music, and the strategy thereof… and we unpack the current music industry landscape. Website - www.karynwhite.me Instagram - @karynwhiteofficial Facebook - @KarynWhiteMusic YouTube - @karynwhiteofficial

Ayrton - a South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear Ayrton's recent musical journey, which includes his surprise of how important social media is as part of the music industry, the challenge of social media, and how he got signed to David Gresham Records. Instagram - @realayrtonmusic Facebook - @realayrtonmusicc TikTok - @realayrtonmusic YouTube - @realayrtonmusic

AC Scott - a Scottish chart-topping broadcaster, Sony Award-winning radio host, bestselling novelist, singer, and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. AC takes us through her entertainment journey, which includes her time as a radio host, how a health issue 10 years ago stopped her broadcasting career, which led to her writing bestselling novels, and more about her debut album - Out Of The Blue. Website - www.acscott.co.uk Instagram - @acscottsings Facebook - @AlisonsDiary TikTok - @acscottsings YouTube - @AlisonCraigScott