Celeb Savant

Col Gerrard - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Col explains that after a period in the music industry, he needed to make money so he started running a business. He then went to film school in Italy and made some short films. Three years ago, Col started creating music again... we discuss his latest musical journey, which includes the release of his debut album - Col Gerrard. Website - www.colgerrardmusic.com Instagram - @colgerrardmusic Facebook - @colgerrardsongwriter Twitter - @cmgerrard TikTok - @colgerrardmusic YouTube - @colgerrardmusic

Kevin Silvester - an Australian pop and rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin tells us how his parents forced him to learn classical piano from the age of 4, and about his debut concept album K, which includes the single... It Boy. We also discuss social media and his 'resting bitch face'. Website - www.kevinsilvester.com Instagram - @kevinsilvestermusic Facebook - @kevinsilvestermusic TikTok - @kevinsilvestermusic YouTube - @KevinSilvester

Tania Doko from the Australian award-winning, multi-platinum-selling band Bachelor Girl joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tania explains how she was surprised by the band's initial success, the lessons she has learnt on her journey, and all about their latest release - Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions. Website - www.bachelorgirl.com Instagram - @bachelor.girl.official Facebook - @bachelorgirlofficial Twitter - @taniadoko TikTok - @BachelorGirlOfficial YouTube - @BachelorGirl

Johnny Manchild - an American singer, songwriter and musician - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Johnny explains how he started out being part of the army band while he was studying jazz at university, why he currently loves using the keys and piano in creating music, and about his latest release... Side Effects Website - www.manchild.band Instagram - @johnnymanchild Facebook - @johnnymanchild Twitter - @johnnymanchild TikTok - @johnnymanchild YouTube - @johnnymanchild

Sophie Karl - a British actor, writer, producer and singer - joins us from Italy on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sophie takes us through all the jobs she did before tapping into her self-belief to follow her entertainment path, and the journey it has taken her on to build her confidence and follow her gut. She also tells us about the first movie she wrote and produced... A Requiem For Desire. Instagram - @sparklingsophie1111 IMDB - www.imdb.com/name/nm4174737 YouTube - @sparklingsophie1111 A Requiem For Desire - https://linktr.ee/arequiemfordesire

Amy Jones - a South African pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Amy's journey started on Idols South Africa... we discuss her experience on the show, the challenges she faced being in the public eye, and how she uses social media as a tool to get her music out there. Instagram - @amyjonesofficial Facebook - @AmyJonesFanPage Twitter - @AmyJones04 TikTok - @amy04jones YouTube - @AmyJonesOfficial

Rita Ushakova is a Russian-born, Canadian-based video editor, colourist and founder of URtwin Media. Rita takes us through their journey over a decade in telling stories in post-production, which includes the processes when taking over an editing project from someone else, taking on a new post-production project, and exactly what editing, colour grading and data management is. Website - www.urtwinmedia.com LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rita-ushakova Instagram - @ur__twin

Michelle Kash - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Michelle explains how she discovered her gifts at a later stage in her life, the intention behind and impact of the lyrics of a song, and we discuss the concept of processing music. Website - www.michellekash.com Instagram - @michellekashmusic Facebook - @michellekashmusic TikTok - @michellekashmusic YouTube - @MichelleKashMusic

Derek Shulman, a Scottish-born, American-based singer, songwriter, musician and music industry executive, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Derek takes us on a nostalgic look at the band Gentle Giant, his journey in the music industry - from performing on stage with the group, to becoming a music executive… and about the newly remixed and remastered release of Gentle Giant's In A Glass House. Website - www.gentlegiantband.com Instagram - @gentlegiantband Facebook - @gentlegiantband @derek.shulman Twitter - @GGIANTMUSIC TikTok - @gentlegiantband YouTube - @gentlegiantofficial

Money Badoo - a South African singer, rapper, songwriter, visual director and stylist - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Money explains how an accident at the age of 18, which resulted in her being bedridden, gave her the perspective of which career path to take. We discuss the Law of Attraction, being adaptable as an artist in an ever-changing environment, and her latest EP - 4PLAY. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Instagram - @moneybadooworld Facebook - @officialmoneybadoo TikTok - @moneybadooworld YouTube - @moneybadooworld

Linus O'Brien, a British-born and American-based multi-disciplinary creative, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Linus takes us through his journey in the industry, which was inspired by his father, Richard O'Brien, who wrote the Rocky Horror Show. We also discuss the cultural impact and longevity of The Rocky Horror Show... with a deep dive into the documentary, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Website - www.rockyhorrordoc.com Instagram - @rockyhorrordocumentary @linus.obrien Facebook - @slynusx www.facebook.com/groups/rockyhorrordoc Twitter - @rockyhorrordocu TikTok - @rockyhorrordoc

Simone Green - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simone takes us on her multi-decade journey in the entertainment industry, which includes the importance of understanding the business side, what motivates her to keep creating music and performing live... and more about her latest project, Black Queen. Website - www.simonegreenlive.com Instagram - @simonegreenlive Facebook - @SimoneGreenLive Twitter - @SimoneGreenLive TikTok - @simonegreenlive2 YouTube - @simonegreenlive

Geoff Davis - lead singer and guitarist from the American punk rock trio, Latex Grenade - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Geoff explains the inspiration behind the band's name, the intention behind their latest album, Bee Miner, and how the partnership and friendship with Theo Crous from Springbok Nude Girls developed. Website - www.latexgrenade.com Instagram - @latexgrenade Facebook - @latexgrenade Twitter - @latexgrenade TikTok - @latexgrenade YouTube - @latexgrenade

Cooper Phillip, a Russian-born and American-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cooper explains how she moved to America to pursue her dream, about her other passion (helping people find their voice through vocal coaching), and why she decided to rebrand her music career. Website - www.cooperphillipmusic.com/ Instagram - @cooperphillip Facebook - @cooperphillipofficial TikTok - @biophonics YouTube - @cooperphillipofficial

Iggi Kelly - an Irish singer and songwriter - joins us for a second time on Celeb Savant. Iggi, who is currently living in Germany, catches us up since we last spoke, which includes headlining his own shows and supporting Ronan Keating twice, and Lionel Richie on their respective European tours. We also hear more about his upcoming album and we discuss the current imbalance of payment in the music industry. Instagram - @iggikelly_official Facebook - @iggikellyofficial TikTok - @iggikelly YouTube - @iggikelly

Matt Hewlett, who plays lead guitar with the British indie-rock band The Covasettes, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Matt takes us on the decade-long journey of the band, which includes how they formed, and why it took until 2026 to release their debut album (Honeymoon Forever). We also discuss the current music industry landscape, and whether the charts are still relevant. Website - www.thecovasettes.com Instagram - @thecovasettes Facebook - @thecovasettes Twitter - @thecovasettes TikTok - @thecovasettes YouTube - @thecovasettes

Grace Newton - Wordsworth frontwoman of the Australian alt pop rock band, Joan and The Giants - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Grace takes us through the band's journey, which includes the inspiration behind the name, how the band was formed, and why she says being an artist is a fragile experience. Website - www.joanandthegiants.com Instagram - @joanandthegiants Facebook - @joanandthegiants TikTok - @joanandthegiants YouTube - @joanandthegiants

Kate Hyman - an American A&R and Music Executive - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kate takes us through her multi-decade career, which includes having a talent for finding new artists and using that talent at multiple labels including Shelter Records, BMG, Imago and others... signing the likes of Moby, Sinead O'Connor and more. Kate tells us some of the interesting stories that she has experienced in her career, about payola, and her uncensored thoughts of the current landscape. Website - www.bigearsmusicconsultancy.com Instagram - @kate.hyman1 Facebook - @kate.hyman1

Rory Hughes - an American-born, Irish-based actor, performer, teacher and principal of the Irish Academy of the Arts - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rory takes us through his career path, which includes his journey being on stage, and in front of the camera to teach the various disciplines of the arts. He also explains the journey of developing the Irish National Academy of the Arts, which has its inaugural year in 2026. Website - www.irishnationalacademy.com Instagram - @irishnationalacademyofthearts TikTok - @inaa_tiktok

Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse - a South African SAMA lifetime achievement award winner, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sipho takes us through five decades of being in the industry, as we discuss the importance of the arts in society, his journey as part of the bands The Beaters and Harari, his career as a solo artist, and why he says his whole career has happened by default. Website - www.triplement.com/artist/sipho-hotstix-mabuse/ Facebook - @HotstixMabuse Instagram - @hotstixmabuse YouTube - @OfficialSiphoHotstixMabuse

Hanna Andréa, a Norwegian-American pop singer and songwriter, joins us from Norway on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hanna takes us through her creative journey - which includes starting out performing in musical theatre, about writing the songs and music for the theatre production ‘Muse! The Shakespeare Mayhem Musical!’ and more about her latest releases, which includes the song Get Off Your Phone. Website - www.hannaandrea.com Instagram - @hanna.andrea.official Facebook - @hannaandreaofficial TikTok - @hanna.andrea.official YouTube - @hanna.andrea.official

Gracee Shriver - an American country singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Gracee takes us on her journey, which includes how she doesn't allow social media to affect her, how she maintains authenticity when creating music, and what challenges she has overcome with creating her first EP... Pretty Psycho. Website - www.graceeshriver.com Instagram - @graceeshriver Facebook - @graceeshriver Twitter - @graceeshriver TikTok - @graceeshriver YouTube - @graceeshrivermusic

Marlon - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Marlon takes us on his journey from being a professional AFL football player to becoming a professional singer and songwriter. He also explains how he is still dealing with the challenges of moving from the field to the stage, and how he embraces being pushed out of his comfort zone, as he sees it as an opportunity for growth. Website - www.marlon.com.au Instagram - @marlonmusicofficial YouTube - @marlonmusicofficial

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