Celeb Savant

Sharon Vaughn - an American singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She takes us through her multi-decade and multi-platinum journey, which includes how she was discovered by Mel Tillis while she was working at a radio station, how having a number 1 song motivated her to focus on songwriting, and why she requires quiet when creating a song. Website - www.sharon-vaughn.com...

Richard O'Brien - a British/New Zealand actor, writer and singer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We do The Time Warp as Richard takes us on his multi-decade journey in the entertainment industry, which includes creating The Rocky Horror Show, about being 'moody and magnificent', and more about the documentary - Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky. Website - www.rockyhorrordoc.com Insta...

Thera - a Czech Republic-born rising star, singer and songwriter - joins us from the USA whilst vacationing on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thera explains how she chose her stage name, tells us about the experience of opening for artists such as Jason Derulo, Loreen and Remember Monday, and what it means to prepare to go on a cross-country tour. Website - www.officialthera.com Instagram - @thethe...

Spike and Chris Johnstone from the UK rock project Thirsty Quireboys join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The project, God Bless America, celebrates the late Guy Bailey. The duo takes us on the journey of the original band, The Quireboys and more about the Thirsty Quireboys project. Website - www.quireboysofficial.com Instagram - @quireboysofficial Facebook - @QuireboysOfficial Twitter - @quir...

Justin Davies - an Australian singer, songwriter and frontman of The Tortured Souls - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Justin explains how the pain of losing a loved one inspired him to start writing, how renowned producer Rob Grant convinced him to release the music publicly, and how he is navigating the music industry. Instagram - @the_tortured_souls Facebook @thetorturedsouls

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...

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 - @k...

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 - @bache...

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 - @johnnyman...

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. Ins...

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 - @amy04jon...

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.urtwin...

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 YouT...

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 Hou...

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...

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...

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 - @simone...

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 - @...

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 - @cooperphillipof...

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...

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...

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 - @joanandtheg...

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...

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, w...

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 car...