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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 created short films. 3 years ago, Col started creating music again and 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

Part 3. We welcome back a firm favourite, Colonel Chris Wyatt — who somehow pronounces South African town names better than most locals. He's also got a sharp take on the local elections you won't want to miss.

Part 2. Munya Shumba (@modern_money) breaks down where you should actually be putting your money right now, plus tells us about his upcoming book, called SA's Money System is designed to keep you Broke. Subscribe for it at modern-money.kit.com, and get on his mailing list for deeper financial insights straight to your inbox.

Part 1. Ben Karpinski takes us to Kimberley and the Big Hole — and somehow the conversation spirals into genuinely unexpected territory from there.

Jammed show! Ben Karpinski takes us to Kimberley and the Big Hole — and somehow the conversation spirals into genuinely unexpected territory from there. Munya Shumba (@modern_money) breaks down where you should actually be putting your money right now, plus tells us about his upcoming book, called SA's Money System is designed to keep you Broke. Subscribe for it at modern-money.kit.com, and get on his mailing list for deeper financial insights straight to your inbox. And we welcome back a firm favourite, Colonel Chris Wyatt — who somehow pronounces South African town names better than most locals. He's also got a sharp take on the local elections you won't want to miss.

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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

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Tania Doko from the Australian award-winning and multi-platinum selling band Bachelor Girl , joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tania explains how she was surprised by bands 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

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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

Part 2, Roger Racks tells us what he has been up to and a weird sighting in the JHB skies.

Part 1 We play Who is dead or Alive, The Window Seat this week is all about Norway's Polar Lights

We play Who is dead or Alive, The Window Seat this week is all about Norway's Polar Lights and Roger Racks tells us what he has been up to and a weird sighting in the JHB skies.

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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

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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

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

Part 2 The we speak to the Incredible Ijay Swanepoel know as Stephan Gawking. Who has a rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2 disease and He creates art and music and an incredible outlook. find on socials @nuclearlyricist and on streams look for Stephan Gawking

Part 1 Ben's Big Brother Matt surprise visit on the show and some stories of growing up and how to show up. Gareth and James talk about how to talk Gen Z Ben tells us in the Window seat about the BAR Golf trip to Mauritius. Go to ⁠⁠travel.co.za sports packages for golf and more.

Ben's Big Brother Matt surprise visit on the show and some stories of growing up and how to show up. Gareth and James talk about how to talk Gen Z Ben tells us in the Window seat about the BAR Golf trip to Mauritius. Go to ⁠⁠travel.co.za sports packages for golf and more. The we speak to the Incredible Ijay Swanepoel know as Stephan Gawking. Who has a rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2 disease and He creates art and music and an incredible outlook. find on socials @nuclearlyricist and on streams look for Stephan Gawking

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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 the 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

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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

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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 bed ridden gave her the perspective of what career path to take. We discuss the Law of Attraction, about being adaptable as an artist in an ever-changing environment and about 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, the lead singer and guitarist from the American punk rock trio, Latex Grenade, joins us on this episode of Celeb shop. 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

It's Corey Feldman's birthday week, and everyone is invited!!!! As long as you pay the cover charge. While rummaging through a Corey Hole, we discover his Spotify page, his carefully moderated comment section, his tasteful LA villa, his energy drink brand, and the thing we're all here for. Whatever it is, it's made of leather. We meet Michael Jackson's stalker, read fairly innocent Dolph Lundgren quotes over the Emmanuelle soundtrack, and jump onto the Bon Jovi Volkswagen. Two 80s Truths and a Lie features a moustache, girls having fun in Japan, and the world's most irritating childhood friends. Heard on the Show: Corey Feldman's Spotify page (00:00:17): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hzKfT0k54Cn1HgxoOTZP9?si=EQ6r6tO-StaLqBq_JDdu-w Corey Feldman's Birthday Party (01:35): https://coreyfeldman.net/The "Ascension Millennium" Music Video (14:13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ67H9JHAHM Michael Jackson's wifey:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5L9pKHuQcg Dolph Lundgren on "Masters of the Universe" (37:05): https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/16/dolph-lundgren-masters-of-the-universe-he-man 80s Celebrity-Themed Volkswagen Cars (40:45): https://www.topspeed.com/the-volkswagen-golf-wagon-bon-jovi-edition-was-unique-to-the-japanese-market/

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 - a German singer and songwriter - joins us for a second time on Celeb Savant. Iggi 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

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, why it took them until 2026 to release their debut album (Honeymoon Forever). We also discuss the current music industry landscape and whether the charts are as relevant as they previously were. 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

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Milli Vanilli, Young MC and C+C Music Factory - ultimate 80s party playlist - or the latest artists to feud with Donald Trump? Someone needs to stop. Collaborate. And listen. Divorce became a really hot topic in the 80s, and who better to navigate kids through it than one of TV's favourite dads? And a floating ghost from Masters of the Universe. Some 80s songs didn't mean what you think they mean, and Paulo found a movie that could have meant so much more - but instead killed a man with a giant set of pyrotechnic bobs. Two 80s Truths and a Lie rocks you with a VW fact and spends some time in Bangkok. LInks Freedom 250 Fall-Out C+C Music Factory: https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=1529462611981886 Fab Morvan: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/milli-vanillis-fab-morvan-wants-out-freedom-250-concerts-1236764699/ Vanilla Ice: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/vanilla-ice-freedom-250-concert-canceled-weather-1236796016/ Robin Thicke and Orko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFV7kHa40bw Cherry 2000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRNaSWtzjyA Madonna Biopic: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/23/madonna-biopic-scrapped-universal Falco themed VW: https://www.theautopian.com/rock-me-amadeus-volkswagen-dedicates-special-edition-to-80s-austrian-singer-falco/ #That 80s Show, #Dori, #nostalgia, #Freedom 250 concerts, #America’s 250th anniversary, #80s music, #Bruce Springsteen, #Madonna, #Cyndi Lauper, #Lionel Richie, #Bret Michaels, #Poison, #Young MC, #CNC Music Factory, #Donald Trump, #political events, #Vanilla Ice, #Kid Rock, #divorce in the 80s, #Alan Thicke, #Growing Pains, #Orko, #He-Man, #children coping with divorce, #80s music truths and lies, #Billy Idol, #White Wedding, #Depeche Mode, #Personal Jesus, #Suzanne Vega, #Luka, #The Police, #Every Breath You Take, #Cherry 2000, #AI companionship, #Laurence Fishburne, #cult movies, #Madonna biopic, #Who’s That Girl?, #Julia Garner, #Volkswagen Austria, #Golf Falco Edition, #One Night in Bangkok, #Tim Rice, #ABBA, #Michael Winslow, #Police Academy, #80s pop culture, #podcast episode, #music history, #cultural commentary.

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 on his career path which includes his journey being on stage and in front of the camera to teach the various disciplines of the arts. Rory explains why and 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

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