Celeb Savant

Tanya George - an Australian electro-soul singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tanya takes us through her multi-award-winning career as we discuss the importance of busking and performing to small audiences in an artists career. We also discuss how being an independent artist has helped her career... and Tanya tells us about her debut album, Contrast. Website - www.tan...

Glen McCoy - a British writer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Glen tells us how an agent convinced him to write scripts for television, which resulted in scriptwriting for EastEnders, Doctor Who and many more. Glen explains how he created The Maverick Script Code, due to so many people reaching out to him for assistance... and he explains what a micro-drama is. Website - www.mavericksc...

Lin Nelson - an American songwriter and producer - is joined by South African-born, Switzerland-based DJ, producer and songwriter Ancient Astronaut on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lin updates us on what's been happening since she last joined us on the podcast, and we're introduced to her collaborative partner, Ancient Astronaut. We hear how they started working together... and they discuss their...

Lin Nelson - an American songwriter and producer is joined by Ancient Astronaut who is a South African-born, Switzerland- based DJ, producer and songwriter on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lin updates us on what has been happening since she last joined us on the podcast and we are introduced to her collaborative partner, Ancient Astronaut. We hear how they started collaborating together and they d...

Canadian-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, Thereza Bazar (who joins us for the second time) and British singer and songwriter Stephen Fox from Thereza Bazar's Dollar joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thereza and Stephen (where we last spoke on Instagram Live) catch us up since we last spoke, we discuss ageism in the music industry and how Stephen came to collaborate with and be...

Singer and songwriter Clark Datchler from the British band Johnny Hates Jazz, and British soul singer and songwriter Jaki Graham, join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Clark and Jaki take us through each of their journeys in the music industry… they explain why they keep creating after being in the industry for decades, and more about their collaboration - Soul Believer. Website - www.johnnyhat...

Francois Van Coke - a South African singer, songwriter, musician, frontman of Fokofpolisiekar and multi-SAMA-award winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Francois takes us on his multi-award-winning career which includes his journey as part of bands such as Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel, how circumstances resulted him in pursuing a solo career and more about the annual event... F...

Steve Hackett - a British singer, songwriter and guitarist - joins us on this episode. Steve takes us through his multi-decade career as he explains that ambition was stronger than fear when he first started out playing with Genesis, the difference between being in a band compared to being a solo artist, and about his latest release with Steve Rothery (Marillion) - The Roaring Waves Website - www....

Reigns - a British singer, songwriter and record label co-owner (She Wears The Crown) - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Reigns explains the meaning behind her stage name, why she loves performing live, and why it's important for fans to understand how to directly support artists. Instagram - @thisisreigns @shewearsthecrownrecords Facebook - @thisisreigns Twitter - @thisisreigns TikTok -...

Zoë Modiga, a multi-award-winning South African singer, songwriter and producer, joins us live in studio for the second time on Celeb Savant. She catches us up on what has been happening since we last spoke, how she is looking for different ways to tell stories, and we dive into her latest album - The Vault. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesb...

Aaron Bond from the British blues-rock band, When Rivers Meet, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Aaron takes us on his musical journey, how the band was formed, their creative process, and the inspiration behind their latest album - Rhythm Rust & Static. Website - www.whenriversmeet.co.uk Instagram - @whenriversmeet Facebook - @whenriversmeet Twitter - @whenriversmeet TikTok - @whenriversm...

Immersed - consisting of Brazilian DJs and producers Öwnboss and Scorsi - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Öwnboss and Scorsi takes us through their individual journeys in the industry and how they came together to create the duo, Immersed. They also explain their creative process and how it differs to the projects outside of Immersed. Website - www.scorsi.net Instagram - @weareimmersed @o...

Haruna - a British DJ and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Haruna explains how he found his sound through trial and error by producing other artists, why he took his time to become an artist in his own right, and all about his latest EP - Bantu Calling. Instagram - @haruna.wav Facebook - @harunaaaron.jebak TikTok - @haruna.wav YouTube - @HARUNA_WAV

Milina Mihic - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Milina takes us on her music journey and explains how she taught herself guitar and piano in order to create the sounds she was looking for, and she tells us all about her debut EP - The Man You Remember. Instagram - @milinamihic Facebook - @Milinamihic TikTok - @milinamihic YouTube - @milinamihic1751

Diesel - an American- born, Australian-based, ARIA award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and musician - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Diesel catches us up on what's been happening since we last spoke. He explains why it’s important to give new music a chance, and tells us about his 2026 Australian tour - By Request. Website - www.dieselmusic.com.au Instagram - @diesel_music Fa...

Peach Van Pletzen - a South African SAMA and SAFTA award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, music producer, and mixing and mastering engineer. Peach takes us into his world, which includes the journey of the Van Pletzen music project (including details on their latest album, Benaaihilism), the various other projects that he's worked on like Bittereinder - amongst many others. Peach also explain...

Peter Manning Robinson - an American Emmy and BMI award-winning pianist, composer and inventor of the Refractor Piano - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Peter takes us through his crescendo-hitting career, which includes being a child prodigy playing the piano from the age of 3. He also explains why he stopped composing for film and television, and shares more about his latest solo piano...

Nick Lawrence - a British entertainment executive and founder of BigStar - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Nick catches us up on what has been happening since we last spoke, which includes the joy he feels in the growth of the artists that he represents (Goldie, Tricky and others). We also discuss the evolution of an artist in the industry, and why he says the current landscape feels...

Gabrielle Pike - a German-born and British-based journalist - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Gabrielle brings us stories of the stars from her career… Rick Astley, Princess Anne, Pierce Brosnan, David Bowie and Britney Spears. Gabrielle also gives us her thoughts on the paparazzi and tabloid media. Instagram - @gspike Facebook - @Gabaloo Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-pike-667...

Hilary Roberts - an American singer, songwriter and philanthropist - joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Hilary catches us up since we last spoke, which includes what has inspired her latest music, the relevance of a person's age, and the transformational impact of music. Website - www.hilaryroberts.com Instagram - @officialhilaryroberts Facebook - @OfficialHilaryRoberts Twitter - @hilar...

Kash - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kash explains how he overcame his fear of performing in front of people, and the various roles that an artist has to take on in the current music industry landscape. He also takes us on his X-Factor UK journey as part of the band United Vibe (originally named Vibe 5). Instagram - @lastofkash Facebook - @LASTOFKASH T...

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...