Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar
By: Jacob Elyachar
Language: en
Categories: News, Entertainment
Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar is an extension of Mr. Elyachar's website: Jake's Take. The podcast features conversations with guests from across the entertainment and lifestyle industries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
Episodes
Jake’s ‘Masked Singer’ Take & Season 14 Debuts!
Jan 08, 2026Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is beginning our 15th anniversary celebration! To commemorate this milestone, I decided to combine two of my favorite things – podcasting and The Masked Singer!
Introducing, Jake’s Masked Singer Take! Like its older brother spin-off, Jake’s AGT Take, this podcast focuses on FOX’s undercover celebrity talent competition!
For the first time in a year, The Masked Singer is back and with its biggest twist ever! Earlier in December, actress and singer (and Rita Ora’s Disney’s Descendants co-star) Kylie Cantrall was revealed to fans as the MS Insider. However...
Tony Winning Producer EVAN MCGILL RETURNS + TALKS ‘Sunset Blvd’ & ‘2 Strangers’ | JTWJE15 EP #401
Jan 05, 2026It is a thrill to welcome back my friend, three-time Tony-winning producer and investor Evan McGill, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!
Evan is also a Drama Desk Award and Drama League Award-winning theatrical and music producer whose work spans Broadway, the West End, and Australia. He is a member of the Broadway League and the founder of Evan McGill Productions, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most celebrated theatrical productions in recent years. On Broadway, his producing credits include Parade (2023), The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (2023), The Outsiders, a...
JON BRENNAN & BETH STOLARCZYK RETURN & TALK Coral, ‘The Challenge’ & MTV’s Legacy | JTWJE EP 400
Jan 01, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
Duration: 00:53:44Best of 2025 Podcast (State of the Podcast, Top 10 Golden Buzzers, & Previewing the 15th Anniversary)
Dec 22, 2025It is hard to believe that 2025 is concluding on December 31. This year has come and gone so fast!
Professional Milestones:
It has been an incredible year for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar, as we received our first award – a Silver Stevie for “Best Interview / Talk Show” in the inaugural podcasting division. Million Podcasts placed the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast at number 72 on their Best 100 Celebrity Interview Podcasts in the US. I am honored to be included on this list, joining On Air with Ryan Seacrest (number four), The Drew Barrymore Show (number five...
Yeremi Hykel TALKS WINNING ‘The Challenge 41’ | JTWJE Podcast Special #20
Dec 11, 2025It is a thrill to welcome back newly crowned Challenge champion Yeremi Hykel for a special Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast episode.
A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Yeremi first appeared on Reality TV on The Amazing Race 35, which aired in 2023. He partnered with his brother, Navy veteran Liam, who had been estranged for years. The first leg saw the duo start racing from the Hollywood sign and finish in Thailand, where they placed eighth out of 13. The duo was nearly eliminated in Vietnam, but fortunately, it was a non-elimination leg. Sadly, Yeremi and Liam...
Michael Mackie RETURNS + TALKS ‘You Have 4 Minutes’ | JTWJE EP 399
Dec 08, 2025For the final regular podcast of 2025, I am thrilled to welcome back my friend, eight-time Emmy-winning media personality Michael Mackie, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!
Michael Mackie is a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. (He’s not picky.) “I even got my degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world I was not only educated but well-versed in sitcoms, game shows, and Oprah,” he says. “Also, I got minors in French and acting as well. Someday, th...
TOBY GAD TALKS Iconic Songs, Swearing at Madonna + ‘Piano Diaries Christmas’ | JTWJE Holiday Special 2025
Dec 01, 2025It is an honor and a privilege to welcome music producer and songwriter Toby Gad to the first Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast Holiday Special!
Toby began his career in the late 1980s, when he and his brother Jens had three of their songs featured on controversial music duo Milli Vanilli’s European debut and multi-platinum album, All or Nothing. Because of the songs’ success, Milli Vanilli’s producer Frank Farian produced the brothers’ 1990 debut album, NRG. That same year, Toby met Jacqueline Nemorin, and a 10-year collaboration began with 1992’s Creole Dance and continued with 1995’s Mission of Lo...
D’Andre McKenzie TALKS ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ + The Way Network | JTWJE Special #19
Nov 24, 2025Welcome to a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!
Today, we welcome D’Andre McKenzie to the podcast! A Lee’s Summit, Missouri native, D’Andre McKenzie began his career as a Defensive Back (jersey number 29) for the University of Missouri Tigers football team. After graduating with a double bachelor’s degree in mass communication + Media Studies and English, D’Andre worked as an actor in the Kansas City metropolitan area before relocating to New York City.
In 2023, D’Andre made his Reality TV debut on Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge’s first se...
Bryan James TALKS ‘Youthful Daze,’ ‘GH’ & Alex Forrest | JTWJE Ep #398
Nov 20, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome actor Bryan James to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
A California native, Bryan James grew up all over the state, living everywhere from San Francisco to San Diego. James did a lot of theatre growing up in different areas of the state. When he moved to Hollywood, he joined the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Bryan took his first step in the professional acting world when he starred in the Discovery Health Channel’s Mystery ER. From 2012 to 2016, he created, produced, and starred in the popular web series Youthful Daze, in which h...
Jennifer Harper TALKS ‘Soul Alive’ & Songwriting | JTWJE Podcast 397
Nov 17, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper as a guest on the latest edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Raised in a musical family in Washington, D.C., Jennifer was drawn to the piano from a young age. Her early influences included the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell, which she taught herself to play by ear. This early passion for music set the stage for a lifelong journey of creative expression and healing. Jennifer’s artistry is both contemplative and assured, a blend of her classical training and deep...
Yeremi Hykel TALKS Marines Journey & ‘The Challenge 41’ | JTWJE Podcast #396
Nov 10, 2025Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar salutes all the veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
It is a pleasure to welcome Yeremi Hykel to the podcast! A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Yeremi first appeared on Reality TV on The Amazing Race 35, which aired in 2023. He partnered with his brother, Navy veteran Liam, who had been estranged for years. The first leg saw the duo start racing from the Hollywood sign and finish in Thailand, where they placed eighth out of 13. The duo was nearly eliminated in Vi...
Becky Wilson CELEBRATES Jake’s Take’s SIXTH ANNIVERSARY | Episode #395
Nov 06, 2025Six years ago, I launched a new venue, The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
The podcast has welcomed guests across the entertainment and lifestyle industries. The guests have ranged from Emmy-winning journalists such as Anne Trujillo, Elex Michaelson, and Michael Mackie, and Emmy-winning actor Mike Manning, to Tony-winning producer Evan McGill and Reality TV legends such as Beth Stolarczyk, Derrick Kosinski, Ethan Zohn, Jon Brennan, Mark Long, Rachel Reilly, Rob Cesternino, and Syrus Yarbrough. I am incredibly grateful to all the publicists and talent management teams who trusted me with their clients.
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Mike Manning TALKS Skipping ‘The Challenge,’ ‘Beyond The Gates’ & Filmmaking | JTWJE Podcast #394
Nov 03, 2025It is an honor and a privilege to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor, producer, and writer Mike Manning to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Television audiences first met Mike when he joined the cast of MTV’s legendary Reality TV series, The Real World: D.C. After completing filming, he dove into the entertainment industry. He appeared on Crash & Bernstein, Hawaii Five-0, Major Crimes, Teen Wolf, The Haves and Have Nots, and This Is Us.
Daytime television fans know Mike from his work on the popular web soap opera The Bay (Caleb McKinnon), Days of Our...
A CONVERSATION WITH MEW-Z | A Collaboration with Elite MJ – HALLOWEEN 2025 SPECIAL
Oct 27, 2025Happy Halloween, everyone! For the first time (and in podcasting history), I will be entering the Pokémon world!
All thanks to my friend, Marcus J. Anthony (Elite MJ)! Marcus has written a phenomenal fan fiction series, Pokémon: Next Generation. The series is set ten years after Ash Ketchum won the Pokémon World Championships. Inspired by Ash Ketchum, Johto native Marc Masters is on his own journey in the home region of his hero. Together with his friends Rachel and Anthony, they are currently traveling across Kanto with unique goals. Along the way, Marc has won four gym...
Katie Bain TALKS Working at Billboard & Coachella Book | JTWJE Podcast #393
Oct 23, 2025It is a privilege to welcome author and journalist Katie Bain to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
For over 15 years, Katie has covered the global dance and electronic music world scene. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, VICE, RBMA, L.A. Weekly, Flaunt, and many other publications. She is currently the director of dance and electronic coverage and senior music correspondent at Billboard. Katie wrote more than a dozen cover stories on recording artists, including Justice, Justin Bieber, Peggy Gou, Swedish House Mafia, and the Weeknd. She also reported stories from 13 countries and has done...
Jake's AGT Take - AGT Season 20 Post Season with AGT Time Podcast
Oct 21, 2025I am delighted to welcome back Cody L. Patterson and his fellow co-hosts, AGT Commenter and Jay Bock, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Together with their colleagues Ryan “Minnesota Ryan” Rivard and Stephen Michael, this trio has covered the long-running NBC talent competition.
On this post-season episode of Jake’s AGT Take, Cody, Commentator, and Jay break down the season, share their take on robbed acts, Jessica Sanchez’s win, and how the show producers can make the show better for its upcoming twenty-first season.
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Oscar Chark TALKS Rookie Revolution, ‘The Challenge’ & Adam Sandler | JTWJE Podcast #392
Oct 15, 2025It is a privilege to welcome actor and content creator Oscar Chark as a guest on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
In August 2020, Oscar joined YouTube as the host of Rookie Revolution. Over the past several years, Rookie Revolution has built a following for its takes on the long-running MTV reality competition show The Challenge. Some of his topics include ranking the Top 10 Best Reunions, the Best Seasons to Watch for Beginners or New Fans, and “What Ifs” in show history.
On September 26, 2025, Oscar announced he was the channel's host and that he might be...
Adam Warner TALKS Grand Ole Opry, Trace Atkins & Songwriting | JTWJE Episode 391
Oct 13, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome country music singer Adam Warner to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Country music’s breakout artist has learned not to take himself too seriously, and his music gives his audience permission to do the same. With standout releases like “4 Square Miles,” which reached #1 on The Country Network’s Video Countdown, and “Semper Fi” featuring Trace Adkins, a tribute to active and former military that was named Independent Country Music Song of the Year, Warner has carved out a place of honor in the genre. His high...
Tom Sturges TALKS Music Business’s Evolution & ‘Men Explained, Finally’ | JTWJE EP #390
Oct 09, 2025It is an honor to welcome author, educator, and music executive Tom Sturges to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Tom served as president of Chrysalis Music, EVP and Head of Creative for Universal Music Publishing Group, and VP/GM of Shaquille O’Neal’s TWIsM Records. Tom’s signings include 3 Doors Down, 50 Cent & G Unit, Afroman, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Owl City, and Vanessa Carlton. He also signed several hit songwriters and producers, including Jason Epperson (Jay-E), Mark Batson, and Sean Garrett. Tom Sturges’s signings produced a combined 195 million albums and 32 million singles in...
Jane Eisner TALKS ‘The Forward,’ RBG & Carole King | JTWJE Podcast 389
Oct 06, 2025It is an honor and a privilege to welcome Jane Eisner to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
In 1980, Jane joined The Philadelphia Inquirer. For 25 years, she held various positions at the outlet, including editorial page editor, syndicated columnist, City Hall bureau chief, and foreign correspondent. From 2006 to 2008, she served as the vice president of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
In 2008, Jane Eisner joined The Forward as editor-in-chief, the first woman to hold the position at America’s foremost national Jewish news organization. The publication dramatically expanded its digital reach, becoming the authoritative source o...
Tony Mantor TALKS 50 Years Of Music, Podcasting & ‘Autism Digest’ | JTWJE EPISODE #388
Sep 29, 2025It is a privilege to welcome music producer and podcast host Tony Mantor to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
The Madison, Maine native first arrived in Nashville as a touring sideman for country music sensation Ronnie McDowell in 1976. Since that time, Mantor has progressed and evolved into an award-winning music producer and artist developer, recording and placing 33 songs into the Top 40, and 16 songs into the Top 10 of various U.S.-based major music charts, including Billboard, Indicator, Mediabase, Cashbox & Music Row Magazine. He’s worked with artists like Debby Campbell (daughter of Glen Campbell), Bobby Brooks...
Jake's AGT Take - Episode 16: Your Season 20 Winner Is....
Sep 25, 2025America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s 20th Anniversary Season has concluded!
Earlier this year, thousands of acts auditioned for the chance to impress producers. Only a select few were invited by show producers to appear in front of veteran judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B. 10 acts received an immediate ticket to the live shows thanks to the Golden Buzzer. At the same time, 34 had to wait for the deliberations.
Then, we had the live shows, as for the second year in a row, four acts (Steve Ray Ladson, Mama Duke, Micah...
ROHAN TALKS Performing with Green Day + Songwriting | JT Podcast #387
Sep 22, 2025It is a privilege to welcome alt-pop recording artist and producer ROHAN to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
ROHAN was an Australian kid with big dreams. Indian parents raised him in Australia and Singapore. He was introduced to music through Australian Idol and Green Day’s American Idiot, which led him to explore computers and front bands in Melbourne and Singapore.
After high school, he moved to California and attended Stanford to continue exploring his love for technology and music. Now, out of his own studio in San Francisco and pulling inspiration from Austral...
Max Bartos & Chelsea Turbin CELEBRATE 21 Years of ‘American Idiot’ | JTWJE Special 18
Sep 19, 2025It is a privilege to welcome Max Bartos and Chelsea Turbin as guests for a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
On Sunday, September 21, Max (from Sing Street) and Chelsea (from Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors) will join an all-star lineup of performers at the New York City-based 54 Below to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Green Day’s iconic album, American Idiot, and its subsequent Broadway musical.
Max co-produced this tribute concert with director/producer Laura Pietropinto and actor Matt DeAngelis. The two explosive shows mark over two decades since the band...
Jake's AGT Take - Episode 15: The Semifinals
Sep 18, 2025America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season is winding down!
We are closing in on the finale, and 11 acts vied for the right to join Steve Ray Ladson, Mama Duke, Micah Palace, and Team Recycled in the hunt to inherit Richard Goodall’s crown and sash.
AGT Insider dropped that the Live Semifinal Golden Buzzer that was previously announced earlier was scrapped, and that the top six vote getters will be advanced to the finale by America’s votes! Who will be performing for America’s votes one final time? Listen to the latest Jake’s AGT Ta...
Dave Rosenberg & Susan Gorrell TALK Bridging the Gap | JTWJE Podcast #386
Sep 15, 2025It is a privilege to welcome filmmakers Dave Rosenberg and Susan Gornell to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Dave and Susan are the filmmakers behind Bridging the Gap. The documentary shows Dave (a Los Angeles liberal Democrat) and Susan (an Iowa Conservative Republican) set off on a trek across the country with the intention of bridging the gap between the two parties. At a time when families, friends, and colleagues across the country are being torn apart based on political persuasion and ideology, Dave Rosenberg and Susan Gorrell see this crisis as an opportunity to com...
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 14- Howie Mandel Takes Control
Sep 11, 2025America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway!
Already, Mama Duke, Steve Ray Ladson, and Micah Palace have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers!On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals.
Also, Howie Mandel awarded the fourth live Golden Buzzer to Team Recycled!
Next week, the Semifinals begin! The judges will have a final live Golden Buzzer to give away, and for it to be used, all of them MUST BE UNANIMOUS!
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Ben “The Bane” Davis TALKS ‘The Challenge’, Winning with Michaela & Olivia’s Betrayal | JTWJE Podcast Special 17
Sep 10, 2025It is a thrill to welcome Ben “The Bane” Davis as a guest on this special The Challenge edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!
Ben is an extreme sports broadcaster who provides play-by-play for UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, and Misfits Boxing. Recently, he made his Reality TV debut on The Challenge 41: Vets vs. New Threats. Ben began his Challenge journey by joining his fellow New Threats, such as Ayoleka “Leka” Sodade, Cedric Hodges, Dee Valladares, Gabe Wai, Sydney Segal, and Yeremi Hykel, and legendary veterans such as Aneesa Ferreira, Cara Maria Sorbello, CT Tamburello, Derrick Kosin...
Brandon Bronaugh TALKS ‘Hoarders’ & Life Transitions | JTWJE Podcast #385
Sep 08, 2025 Author’s Note: Because Brandon Bronaugh and I discussed serious topics related to mental health on the podcast, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit the Mental Health Hotline website or call 9-8-8.
It is a privilege to welcome Brandon Bronaugh to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
For the last 10 years, Brandon has been known as a fixer for people buried alive by extreme hoarding. He is one of the resident experts on the hit A&E and Netflix streaming...
Jake’s AGT Take- Episode 13: Jessica Sanchez Soars, Girish Rocks The House & The Messoudi Bros Step Up!
Sep 03, 2025America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway! Already, Mama Duke and Steve Ray Ladson have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers!
On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals. Also, Simon Cowell awarded Micah Palace with the third live Golden Buzzer.
More AGT: Season 20 semifinals will be revealed, and show legends, including Lindsay Stirling and The Clairvoyants, will provide the entertainment on Wednesday’s results show. I will also catch up with my friends at AGT Time Pod to...
Micah Christian RETURNS + TALKS Sons of Serendip Tour & ‘AGT’ | JTWJE Podcast 384
Sep 01, 2025It is a privilege to welcome back singer Micah Christian to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Micah is the singer of the Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip. In 2014, the group made its nationwide debut on the long-running NBC talent competition, America’s Got Talent (AGT). Their emotionally resonant and ethereal interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello performances, won over the nation and judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, and former judges Howard Stern and Heidi Klum.
After placing fourth in Season Nine, the group rel...
Jake’s AGT Take- Episode 12 – Mama Duke Goes Golden, Kids Take Over & A Surprising Return
Aug 28, 2025The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 20 live shows are underway!
Each week, a new set of quarterfinalists battle it out for America’s votes. At stake are three spots in the Season 20 semifinals! However, one act will advance to the 20th anniversary season’s live finale thanks to the Golden Buzzer!
This week, XXXXX awarded YYYY a spot to join Steve Ray Ladson (Sofia Vergara’s pick) in the finale! Which acts rose to the occasion? Who advanced to the semifinals?
Listen to the latest edition of Jake’s AGT Take to find out!
LAURA BRYNA RETURNS + TALKS Bryniacs, New Music, & “Blue Jean Crazy” | JTWJE Podcast #382
Aug 25, 2025I am delighted to welcome back singer-songwriter Laura Bryna to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
The Nashville-based country rock artist continues her rise as one of the most exciting voices in today’s music scene. Known for her powerhouse vocals, larger-than-life presence, and raw, emotional storytelling, Laura blends bold country roots with pop and rock influences to create music that feels both timeless and fresh. This past June, she dropped “Blue Jean Crazy” during the CMA Fest Week in Nashville, where she brought the house down with performances at both the Fan Fair X Spotlight Stage and t...
Jake’s AGT Season 20 Take- Episode 11 – Live Shows Begin + Sofia Chooses Steve Ray!
Aug 21, 2025America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season is going live!
44 acts will compete for the country’s votes to win the long-running NBC talent show’s top prize of $1 million! Throughout the quarterfinals, the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B) will have the chance to advance one act to the live show through the Golden Buzzer! This week, Sofia Vergara awarded the Golden Buzzer to Steve Ray Ladson! Which acts advanced to the Season 20 semifinals?
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar will give our take on the performers (by letter grades) and...
Tim Cummings TALKS ‘Alice The Cat’ & ‘The Lightning People Play’ | JTWJE Podcast #382
Aug 18, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome award-winning writer Tim Cummings to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Tim is the author of the multiple-award-winning coming-of-age novel, Alice the Cat, published by Fitzroy Books. It was chosen as an American Book Awards 'Best Book' Finalist for 2023, received a Bronze Medal in the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Awards, and is a Finalist in both the 2024 National Indies Excellence Awards for Teen Fiction and the Independent Author Network's Book of the Year Awards. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles and a BFA from NYU/Tis...
Jake’s AGT Take- EP 10: 20th Birthday Bash & Acts to Watch
Aug 14, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk. NBC’s long-running talent competition celebrated its 20th anniversary on television with a birthday party that welcomed back several notable alumni and gave out some interesting information from the show’s storied history.
On the tenth edition of Jake’s AGT Take, I talk about the birthday party and which...
Nadia Younes TALKS Mariah Carey’s Influence + Songwriting | JTWJE Podcast Episode 381
Aug 11, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Nadia Younes to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Nadia is an independent recording artist, songwriter, and dancer from Saratoga, CA. Before stepping into pop and R&B, Nadia studied classical music and performed in Operas and musical theatre while also training in ballet and competitive dance. In 2019, she released her debut single, “You Can’t Love Me at All.” This ultimately led her to Los Angeles in 2020, where she collaborated with young artists as a songwriter, mentor, choreographer, and backup dancer. Nadia is featured on rapper Conejo’s song “H.O.P...
Jake's AGT Take: Season 20- Episode 9: Auditions End & Meet Your Top 44
Aug 07, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
The auditions ended on Tuesday and for the first time, the judges revealed which acts joined the Golden Buzzer recipients who will competing for America's votes!
On the ninth episode of Jake's AGT Take, find out why B Unique Crew, the Osso Brothers, Alex Blanchard, and Juli...
Mitch Silpa TALKS ‘All Rise,’ ‘Bridesmaids’ & ‘Desperate Housewives’ | JTWJE Podcast #380
Aug 04, 2025I am so excited to welcome actor and writer Mitch Silpa to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast as part of our milestone 380th episode.
The Los Angeles native has a rich history in the entertainment industry. At 14, he won over $20,000 on a kids’ week episode of Card Sharks, and later appeared on a College Week of Scrabble, Shop 'Til You Drop, and Hollywood Showdown. Mitch began his professional career as a member of the legendary improv and sketch comedy troupe the Groundlings.
He starred in various films such as The Master of Disguise, Along C...
Jake’s AGT Take: Episode 8- Howie’s Unreal Golden Buzzer, GB Exclusions & Standouts
Jul 31, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
In the eighth episode of Jake’s AGT Take, Jacob gives his hot take on the long-running NBC talent competition’s Top 20 Golden Buzzers of All-Time, which show legends should have made the list, and why Howie Mandel’s second Golden Buzzer act could win the show.
Plu...
Jacob Skidmore TALKS ‘SKILL HOUSE’ & Dark Side of Influencer Culture | JTWJE EP #379
Jul 30, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome actor Jacob Skidmore to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Jacob is one of Hollywood’s next breakout stars thanks to his starring turn as AJ in the popular Netflix series, Trinkets. He also provided the English dubbing voice for Mark in Boom Boom Bruno and Alex in Viaje de fin de curso: Mallorca.
Recently, Jacob starred as Sebastian Bousman in SKILL HOUSE. Written and directed by Josh Stollberg (Spiral: From the Book of Saw), SKILL HOUSE is a horror thriller that delivers a chilling commentary on the dark...
SNN’s Jon Schneider RETURNS + TALKS SNL 50th Anniversary | JTWJE Episode #378
Jul 27, 2025It is a thrill to welcome back Saturday Night Network founder and host Jon Schneider to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
In September 2020, Jon launched the Saturday Night Network (SNN), offering insight into NBC’s long-running live show Saturday Night Live (SNL). SNN has become a top-charting North American TV Review podcast network featuring rotating roundtables starring critically acclaimed journalists from top media publications and superfans.
In addition to hosting, Jon Schneider recruits the panelists and manages the day-to-day administrative duties, marketing, and distribution of the podcasts. He also manages a team of intern...
DREW ANGELMAN TALKS CT DOC SERIES, ‘ALL STARS 5’ & PREVIEWS ‘VETS & NEW THREATS’ | Jake’s Take Special #16
Jul 23, 2025I always enjoy welcoming my friend, Drew Angelman, as a guest on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Drew is the creator of Angelcake Entertainment. He has covered the popular MTV reality competition series, The Challenge, since Final Reckoning and many of its spin-offs, including The Challenge: All Stars, The Challenge: USA, and The Challenge: World Championship. Drew also gave fans crash courses on some of the show’s top icons, including Derrick Kosinski, Jenna Compono, Johnny Bananas, Leroy Garrett, Tori Deal, Zach Nichols, and the late Diem Brown. He also delivered a three-part documentary on two-t...
Drew the Disney Dude RETURNS + TALKS Universal Epic Universe & Disney Parks Closures | JTWJE Podcast #377
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Duration: 00:52:18Yuval David TALKS ‘What Would You Do’ + Tackling Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism | JTWJE Podcast Ep. #376
Jul 17, 2025It is an honor and a privilege to welcome Emmy-winning actor, director, filmmaker, and advocate Yuval David to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
As an actor, Yuval has dazzled audiences with his roles on hit TV shows such as Days of Our Lives (Peacock), Feud (FX & Hulu), Madam Secretary (CBS), The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC), The Plot Against America (HBO), and Unforgettable (CBS). He worked on the long-running ABC News series What Would You Do from 2011 to 2018 and appeared in several films such as Awakening of Spring, Beauty and the Beast, The Fifth Estate, and...
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 7: Jessica Sanchez’s Return, Anne Wilson Divides & Terry + Sofia Go for their Second Golden Buzzer
Jul 16, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
On the seventh episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my seven standouts of the week – Jessica Sanchez (who made her return to the show after 19 years!)- Sofia Vergara's second Golden Buzzer act, Xi'An Acrobatic Troupe, Sirca Marea, the Boykinz - Terry Crews' second Golden Buzzer act, GR...
Scott Yager & Mark Long Preview RR 30 + ‘The Challenge 41’ on the 375th ‘JTWJE’ Podcast
Jul 13, 2025A Note from Jacob: 375 podcast episodes! I never expected to record 375 interviews when I first sat down with reality TV and pop culture commentator Brent Wolgamott in November 2019. I never thought that best-selling authors, an Emmy-nominated director, Emmy-winning journalists, podcast hosts, Reality TV icons, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, a Tony-winning producer, and viral social media sensations would take the time out of their schedules to share their stories with me and my audience.
Thank you to all my guests and their respective media teams who trusted my platform; I am genuinely gr...
Jake’s AGT Take-EP 6: A Deadly Return, Austin’s Second Chance & The Munz Wave
Jul 10, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
In the sixth episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my four standouts of the week – Anna Saranina, Gendai, EDT Dance Group, Birmingham Youth and Youth Fellowship Choir (Simon Cowell's 2nd Golden Buzzer act), Bay Melnick Virgolino, and Mike Munz. I also give a special shoutout to Austin Bro...
Michael Lazar TALKS ‘Daydreaming’ + Performing Alongside a Future Avenger | JTWJE Podcast Ep. 374
Jun 30, 2025It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Michael Lazar to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Michael is a Miami-based singer-songwriter whose music blends pop, theater, and poetry into something deeply personal. His critically acclaimed debut album, 51/49, chronicled an 18-year journey through grief, reinvention, and healing – an autobiographical song cycle born from Michael’s move to New York City to study musical theatre at NYU, his countless Broadway auditions, and even a devastating apartment fire. His latest extended play, Daydreaming, is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025. The title track combines wistful piano melodies with atmospheric synths while ca...
Jake’s AGT Take – EP 5: Tom Sandoval, A World Record Breaker & Sofia’s First Golden Buzzer
Jun 26, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season! Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
In the fifth episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my six standouts of the week – Duo Stardust (Sofia Vergara’s first Golden Buzzer act of Season 20), The Bodyguards, Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heathens, Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras, Chuck Adams, and the Benn Family Band.
Additional...
Mark Christie TALKS Fitness, Viral Videos & ‘The Challenge’ | JTWJE Podcast 373
Jun 23, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome content creator Mark Christie to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Mark is known in the social media world as Mark Chrispy. He has built a following that includes 1 million YouTube subscribers and 1.3 million TikTok followers thanks to his quick-witted commentary on viral videos. Fans devour his takes on topics that range from outrageous food creations, such as cheesecake fries and homemade salted chocolate chip toffee cookies, to extreme do-it-yourself craft projects. He is also a father, gym rat, and Reality TV superfan.
In our latest episode of The...
Jake’s AGT Take- EP 4: Mel B’s Strict Expectations, 7 Favorites & Wes-P’s Disastrous Return
Jun 19, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
In the fourth episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my seven standout acts of the week – Duo Soma, Mastermind, Jonglissimo, Loco Papa Familia, Steve Ray Ladson, Mama Duke, and Terry Crews's first Golden Buzzer act, dance quartet The Funkateer Dancers.
Meanwhile, Mel B has high expecta...
James Sunshine TALKS ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, ‘Big Brother 18’ & ‘Killing Mary Sue’ | JTWJE Podcast #372
Jun 16, 2025It is a privilege to welcome Reality TV veteran and writer, producer, and director James Sunshine to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
After graduating as valedictorian from his film school, James moved to Los Angeles in 2012 with no job, no car, nowhere to live, and an overdrawn bank account. Over a decade later, he has become a creative powerhouse in film and TV, breaking into the industry as a producer on some of the biggest Reality TV Shows of all time, including Big Brother 18, Hell’s Kitchen, Project Runway, Supermarket Superstar, and Total Divas.
I...
Jake’s AGT Take: Episode 3 - Shades of AGT Past
Jun 14, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
In the third episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my four standout acts of the week – Julia and Dmitryo Turkeev, Urban Theory, Boston Dynamics, and Mel B’s second Golden Buzzer – singer Charity Lockhart. I believe that both Charity Lockhart and Urban Theory echo ghosts of America’s Got...
Maya Kuriel TALKS Songwriting, “Alibi” & Lady Gaga | JTWJE Podcast #371
Jun 12, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome Maya Kuriel as a guest to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Born and raised in Seattle and now based in Los Angeles, Maya is a first-generation Korean American artist redefining the landscape of pop music. She’s a sonic architect crafting a world where eerie synths, raw emotion, and grungy production collide. Maya embraces the underrepresented, carving out a space for Asian voices in a genre that’s long overdue for a shake-up. Her music drips with moody textures and cinematic tension, luring listeners into a hypnotic haze of hauntin...
Scott Herman Makes His Jake’s Take Podcast Debut | JTWJE Episode 370
Jun 09, 2025I am delighted to welcome my longtime friend, fitness entrepreneur Scott Herman, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Scott is a content creation pioneer and has built a fitness empire with 3 million subscribers and 700 million views across the Scott Herman Fitness and Oh the Hermanity YouTube channels. He was also the first YouTube fitness influencer to sign with BSN in 2010 after he starred on MTV’s The Real World: Brooklyn.
Now, as the Vice President of Partnerships at WAGMI Games, Scott leverages his gaming passion and web3 networking skills to forge partnerships and grow c...
Jake’s AGT Take- Season 20 EP 2 – I Hate Phobias & My Top 3 Acts of the Week
Jun 04, 2025It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.
In the second episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my thoughts about the Messoudi Brothers receiving their first Golden Buzzer from the long-running NBC talent competition, why I would have buzzed Phobias off the stage, and my three favorite standout acts of episode two - Girish and...
The Empty Pockets TALK ‘Live in Buffalo’ & Al Stewart’s Final Worldwide Tour | JTWJE Episode #369
Jun 02, 2025It is a privilege to welcome The Empty Pockets to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Guitarist and vocalist Josh Solomon, keyboardist and vocalist Erika Brett, bassist and vocalist Nate Bellon, and drummer Adam Balasco make up the Chicago-based band line-up. They ignite a bright flame of their own by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll spiked with roots soul.
They’ve honed their signature style across albums such as The Ten Cent Tour [2015], Voices [2017], Snow Day [2018], Tanglewoods [2019], and Live In Seattle [2019]. After bowing in the Top 10 of the Heatseekers...
Jake’s AGT Take- Season 20 Premiere – Mel B’s Return & 3 Golden Buzzers
Jun 01, 2025It's the most wonderful time of the year! America's Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!
Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges' Desk.
On the debut episode of Jake's AGT Take, I revealed my thoughts about the THREE GOLDEN BUZZER ACTS and other standout acts, including Light Wire, the Messoudi Brothers, Jourdan Blue, Team Recycled, Micah Palace, and Sandy Larson.
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Alyssa Rallo Bennett & Kelly Wong TALK Stonestreet Studios | EP #368
May 29, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome Stonestreet Studios co-founder Alyssa Rallo Bennett and director of marketing and public relations Kelly Wong to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Founded by Rallo Bennett and Gary O. Bennett, Stonestreet Studios celebrates 34 years as a fully operational, multi-purpose, visual motion picture production studio based in New York City. Stonestreet’s work ranges from award-winning socially speculative feature films such as ReRun (starring Christopher Lloyd), Rain Without Thunder (starring Jeff Daniels, Linda Hunt, Steve Zahn, and Ming Na Wen), and The Pack (starring Lucie Arnaz and Elizabeth Moss) to pilots and...
Pierre Bacall TALKS Meeting Tom Brady + ‘Zach Nichols Podcast’ | JTWJE Podcast EP #367
May 26, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome GOHT Media co-founder Pierre Bacall to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Pierre is the Chief Executive Officer of GOHT Media, a Detroit, Michigan-based media company. He is also the co-host of The Zach Nichols Podcast, where he discusses the latest news in the Challenge universe with his longtime friend and show champion, Zach Nichols.
The duo has also welcomed numerous cast members for in-depth conversations about the show. Challenge icons Brad Fiorenza, Cara Maria Sorbello, Frank Sweeney Fox, Jordan Wiseley, Laurel Stucky, and Shane Landrum, along with fan f...
The Clairvoyants RETURN + TALK New Vegas Show & ‘AGT’ Legacy | Episode #366
May 15, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome back my friends, Thommy and Amelie, also known as The Clairvoyants, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
The Clairvoyants (Thommy Ten and Amelie van Tass) became household names when they appeared on America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s eleventh season in 2016. Their craft stunned the audiences and judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B. After placing second, the duo performed on Broadway, across the world, and in Las Vegas, where they performed at the LUXOR as a part of the America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live show...
FUNKYVERSE’s KARBON & CHEECH PREVIEW ‘CGT’ FINALE | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #4
May 13, 2025Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
The CGT finale is tonight, and I am thrilled that members of Funkyverse took time out of their preparation to speak with me. This Toronto-based dance crew blew the...
Darren Leo TALKS ‘CGT’ Journey & Previews Finale | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #3
May 13, 2025Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
The CGT finale is tonight and I am thrilled that Darren Leo took time out of his preparation to speak with me. The digital marketer by day and comedian by...
Jake’s Take’s Top 100 AGT Acts of All-Time | Episode #365
May 12, 2025In the Summer of 2006, NBC aired America’s Got Talent (AGT), a small talent show.
Following hundreds of auditions in front of then-judges Piers Morgan, Brandy, and David Hasselhoff, fans chose singer Bianca Ryan to win the show’s inaugural season. Little did everyone know how big of a phenomenon this show has become.Thousands of acts have auditioned in front of 12 judges and countless audience members. Singers, ventriloquists, magicians, comedians, choirs, dance troupes, and hand balancers have graced the AGT stage.
However, as someone who has watched the series since its inception and covered the show...
Tim Johnson, Jr. TALKS ‘The Four,’ ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ & Music | JTWJE Podcast 364
May 08, 2025It is a privilege to welcome Tim Johnson, Jr., to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Philadelphia native Tim Johnson, Jr. has established himself as a dynamic singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. At just 10 years old, Johnson’s talents led him and his family to Las Vegas, where he landed the coveted role of Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King.
In 2018, Tim captivated audiences as a semi-finalist on FOX’s The Four: Battle for Stardom, reaching millions worldwide. Since then, he has continued to carve his path in the music industry, independent...
Victor Ray PREVIEWS I AM North America Tour | Episode #363
May 05, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome international recording artist Victor Ray to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Born in Uganda and raised in Newcastle, England, Victor started busking in high school and soon began writing songs rooted in his autobiographical yet resonant storytelling. Over the years, he’s amassed a global following and earned major acclaim from the likes of The Observer (“a muscular yet vulnerable voice aching with heartbreak”), Clash (“his star shines brighter with every subsequent release”), and BET (“one of the most breathtaking young talents of today”). With his pa...
MATT DEANGELIS RETURNS + PREVIEWS The 2025 Janice Jam | JTWJE Podcast 362
May 01, 2025A Note for Jacob: Since my second podcast recording with Matt, I am pleased to report that General Admission Seating for the May 5 event is SOLD OUT!!
It is a pleasure to welcome actor Matt DeAngelis back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt grew up on showtunes and Boston sports. Matt studied theatre at the University of Southern Maine and The Boston Conservatory before heading down Route 95 to NYC in 2004. In June 2009, Matt got the call to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning produ...
Emmy-nominated Director Alan G. Parker TALKS ‘Lennon’s Last Decade’ | Episode #361
Apr 28, 2025It is a privilege to welcome six-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alan G. Parker to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Alan worked as a press officer via Judy Totton Publicity and later in EMI’s catalogue department in London. At EMI, he worked with bands such as Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Stranglers. He also wrote for magazines and published books about the Clash and Sid Vicious. In 2009, Alan directed Who Killed Nancy? And Monty Python: Almost the Truth – The Lawyers’ Cut was nominated for six Emmy Awards. In 2017, he directed the documenta...
Jacob Lewis TALKS Receiving Shania Twain’s Golden Buzzer | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special 2
Apr 24, 2025Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season!
Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
Up next is singer and musician Jacob Lewis! Originally from Butlerville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Jacob auditioned for CGT and delivered a powerful take on Bon Jovi’s “Bed of Roses.” The...
Christina Wren TALKS DCEU, ‘Will Trent,’ ‘The Witcher- Sirens of the Deep’ & WOCF Film Lab | JTWJE Podcast #360
Apr 21, 2025It is a privilege to welcome actress and filmmaker Christina Wren to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Audiences may recognize Christina from standout performance as Major Carrie Farris in blockbuster hits Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. She also starred as Vanessa (Half Sisters), Lusa (Lusa), Rudy Hadid-Robinson (Hicksters), and L.A. Macabre (J.P. Cutler). She provided the voice of Essi Daven in The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep and currently portrays Caroline on ABC’s Will Trent. Beyond her work on screen, Christina is an inspiring advocate for creativity and em...
Davis Mallory RETURNS + TALKS New Music, ‘Leaving a Legacy’ & Potential ‘Challenge’ Return | JTWJE Podcast Episode #359
Apr 17, 2025 It is a privilege to welcome back singer-songwriter and DJ Davis Mallory to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!
Davis grew up singing in his church choir in Georgia and found his calling in creating music. He moved to New York City, where he studied at the Dubspot School of Electronic Music. Davis performed as a DJ throughout the club scene before migrating to the songwriting capital of the world, Nashville, Tennessee, to write and record original music. He has released music on record labels including Warner Denmark, KnightVision, Delecta, Revealed, Hexagon, Armada, Sirup, Sidekic...
Emmy-nominated Director Alan G. Parker TALKS ‘Lennon’s Last Decade’ | JTWJE Podcast #359
Apr 14, 2025It is a privilege to welcome six-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alan G. Parker to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Alan worked as a press officer via Judy Totton Publicity and later in EMI’s catalogue department in London. At EMI, he worked with bands such as Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Stranglers. He also wrote for magazines and published books about the Clash and Sid Vicious. In 2009, Alan directed Who Killed Nancy? And Monty Python: Almost the Truth – The Lawyers’ Cut was nominated for six Emmy Awards. In 2017, he directed the documentar...
Jeff Michaels TALKS MTV Music, “Boston Strong,” & Please Hug Me | JTWJE Podcast #358
Apr 10, 2025It is a privilege to welcome singer, musician, and author Jeff Michaels to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Whether his music is being played during some of television's most popular reality shows or inspiring people in the aftermath of Boston's worst terrorist attack, he has entertained fans with thought-provoking lyrics examining today's most significant social and political issues while infusing them with his unique brand of humor. Jeff's dedication to the independent music scene has been a lifelong cause. Several of his songs have been licensed to over a dozen television shows, appearing in episodes of T...
Kimberly McLeod TALKS Best Ideas for Kids + Easter Basket Ideas | JTWJE Podcast #357
Apr 07, 2025It is a privilege to welcome Kimberly McLeod to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Kimberly is the creator of The Best Ideas for Kids. This platform provides busy parents, teachers, and childcare providers with ideas that entertain children and spark creativity and learning. These ideas include DIY crafts, screen-free activities, recipes, and printable worksheets for hours. She has been featured on Good Housekeeping and TODAY. She has developed a community of nearly 3 million social media followers, including high-profile celebrities such as Alanis Morrissette and Mindy Kaling.
On this edition of The Jake’s Take with...
Ethan Zohn RETURNS + TALKS Survivor’s Legacy, the CrunchBowl & Fighting Jew Hatred | JTWJE Podcast #355
Apr 03, 2025It is an honor and a privilege to welcome back Ethan Zohn to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Ethan became a household name when he first appeared on Survivor: Africa, the third season of the legendary US reality TV competition. He won seven challenges and the title of “Sole Survivor.” He appeared on Survivor: All-Stars, where he won four challenges but lasted only 21 days, and returned to compete in the milestone season Survivor: Winners at War, where he only won one challenge and lasted 35 days.
Since Survivor, Ethan has become an influential social entrepr...
Annabel Gutherz RETURNS + Talks New Music, CBS Sports + Wicked | EP #355
Mar 31, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Annabel has a gift for crafting timeless music that speaks to the universal human experience. Her signature style—marked by poignant storytelling, honeyed melodies, and captivating vocals—takes listeners on a deeply emotional journey. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, she holds both a baccalaureate and master’s degree, which have helped her sharpen her technical skills and elevate her artistry.
Since releasing her debut album Loose Ends in 2021, Annabel has contin...
Bibi Lucille TALKS ‘I Am Sophie,’ New Music + ‘Narcissists’ | EP #354
Mar 27, 2025It is a privilege to welcome actress and writer Bibi Lucille to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Bibi is an award-winning actress who won the Women of the Future award, Starnow’s Rising Star Award, and Best Actress at the Island of Horror Film Festival. Her career highlights include Trust (Prime Video) and Purgatory (Apple TV). I am Sophie, the winner of BAFTAS qualifying Flicker’s RIIFF.
She also wrote and performed in Meat Cute at the Edinburgh Fringe, which gained critical acclaim, became a finalist at the Offest Awards and was published by Auror...
2025 Planet Comicon Kansas City Wrap-Up | Episode #353
Mar 24, 2025Planet Comicon Kansas City has wrapped up its 2025 edition!
Thousands of pop culture aficionados traveled to the Kansas City Convention Center to meet some of their favorite celebrities, creators, and cosplay influencers. They also attended panels, took photos of their favorite cosplay creations, and bought merchandise and photo opportunities.
Just as I did with the convention’s twenty-fifth-anniversary celebration, here is my take on the 2025 edition of Planet Comicon Kansas City.
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Carsim Birmingham TALKS Golden Buzzer Moment | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special 1
Mar 20, 2025Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
Up first is singer Carsim Birmingham! Originally from the Caribbean Island Dominica, Carsim traveled from Vancouver, British Columbia, to audition for the judges. He performed a robust cover of Sam Smith’...
Miral Kotb TALKS iLuminate’s Evolution, Vegas Show & AGT Legacy | Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast EP #352
Mar 17, 2025It is a thrill to welcome Miral Kotb back (and for the first time on the podcast) to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar platform.
Miral is a prolific entrepreneur in technology development and the performing arts. In 2009, she combined her passion for dance and technology to create iLuminate, the world’s first light dance technology company. Two years later, Miral and Team ILuminate made their national debut on America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season Six, where they wowed the audience, Howie Mandel, and former judges Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne.
After coming in third place, i...
Matt DeAngelis TALKS ‘Swept Away,’ ‘Waitress,’ & Saloon Sessions | JTWJE Special #15
Mar 15, 2025It is a privilege to welcome actor Matt DeAngelis as a guest for a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt grew up on showtunes and Boston sports. Matt studied theatre at the University of Southern Maine and The Boston Conservatory before heading down Route 95 to NYC in 2004. In June 2009, Matt got the call to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning production of HAIR with Tony Award winner Diane Paulus at the helm. Matt continued with that production “Across the Atlantic Sea” to The West End in the role of...
Marcus J. Anthony (EliteMJ) Makes His Podcasting Debut + TALKS Pokémon Next Generation | Episode #351
Mar 09, 2025It is a privilege to welcome author and content creator Marcus J. Anthony to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. It is also an honor that he is making his podcasting debut on my platform.
Marcus J. Anthony, an upcoming author from Dublin, Ireland, published the previous version of Love of Sacrifice before rebooting it into The World of Antheric. Some who have known Marcus from school found the news of his book a surprise, as Marcus struggled through school dealing with dyslexia and social anxiety. Marcus lacked focus in his studies and would spend most of...
Terry Fator TALKS AGT’s Legacy & New Vegas Show on the 350th Milestone Episode!
Mar 03, 2025A Note from Jacob: When I started this podcast in November 2019 with Reality TV commentator Brent Wolgamott as the pilot guest, I did not expect to hit episode number 350! Nor did I expect to converse with famed authors and musicians, Emmy-winning journalists, podcast hosts, Reality TV icons, a Tony-winning producer, and viral social media sensations. I want to thank all my guests who took time out of their schedule to visit the show and their media teams who trusted my platform. Finally, I want to say “Thank You” to all of you who tuned into every episode. I apprec...
Duration: 00:27:33Episode 349: Alana Muller TALKS Coffee Lunch Coffee + SHARES Networking Tips
Feb 27, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome Alana Muller, author, entrepreneur, and business relationship coach, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Alana is the best-selling author of the books Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field for Master Networking, the anthology Growth – Deconstructing GRIT Collection, and the blog CoffeeLunchCoffee.com. Her work has also been featured on CNBC, Forbes, and The Huffington Post. She travels the world to share her expertise in Networking, Coaching, Strategic Planning, and Business Consulting. She offers an accessible, relevant, and immediately actionable approach to professional networking for those interested in connecting with other...
Episode #348: Colby Elliott TALKS Last Word Audio & ‘Greenbeard’
Feb 24, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome award-winning voice artist Colby Elliott to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Colby graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with bachelor’s degrees in Speech Communication/Theatre Arts, English (Literature emphasis), and Language Arts Education. He has worked as a freelance journalist, voice-over artist, and opera chorus cast member. In addition, Colby worked as a theater instructor for 12 years, teaching middle and high school students while earning his master’s degree in applied communication from the University of Denver.
In 2010, Colby launched Last Word Audio as a stay-at-home dad. He has...
Episode 347: Adam Potash TALKS The Approach, TikTok & Content Creation
Feb 20, 2025A Note from Jacob: This conversation occurred before TikTok reinstated its operations in the United States after President-Elect Trump postponed the China-based social media app ban and was filmed in January 2025.
It is a pleasure to welcome Adam Potash, a health and wellness expert and founder of The Approach, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Adam’s journey into health and nutrition began after witnessing the devastating impact of poor health management on his grandmother's life. Determined to find a better way, Adam developed The Approach, which focuses on sustainable habits, offering...
Episode #346: Marla Mase TALKS The Lael Project & Music
Feb 17, 2025A Note from Jacob: If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988.
It is a pleasure to welcome singer and actress Marla Mase to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
A native New Yorker, Marla was born in Brooklyn and raised in Canarsie. At 18, she moved to Tribeca, where she lived for 32 years, raised her two children, and founded PARTYpoopers/partySWANK, one of NYC’s premier event planning companies.
In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Marla is a versatile artist—an accomplished writer, performer, recording artist, and the C...
Episode 345: Sia-Lanu Estrella TALKS The Rainbow Tablets & Living Your Highest Expression
Feb 10, 2025It is a privilege to welcome author Sia-Lanu Estrella to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Sia-Lanu’s journey of leaving behind a high-stress corporate career to embrace holistic healing has informed her unique perspective and empowered her to help thousands worldwide. She is the author of a trio of books called The Rainbow Tablets. The Rainbow Tablets: Journey back to Wholeness focuses on restoring cosmic wisdom, while Divine Unity and Sacred Sexuality focuses on profound healing and activation. Finally, Abundance and sacred co-creation focus on a life-changing journey into the pure abundance consciousness and power of h...
Episode 344: Gerard Longo RETURNS for RD 3 + Talks UMC Nashville & #sxsw
Feb 03, 2025It is always a pleasure to welcome Gerard Longo back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Gerard founded the Underground Music Collective (UMC), a Nashville-based educational and multimedia platform designed to give artists the resources they need to build sustainable, values-based creative ecosystems. For more than a decade, UMC has impacted thousands of musicians, creatives, and industry stakeholders through multimedia content, live music experiences, and the UMC Academy artist mentorship program. Gerard and the Underground Music Collective believe that the power rests in the hands of the creative.
The organization strives to empower ar...
Episode 343: Lenore Zann TALKS X-Men ’97, Portraying Marilyn Monroe & A Rogue’s Tale
Jan 27, 2025A Note from Jacob: If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988.
It was an honor to welcome award-winning actress and singer Lenore Zann to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
A ground-breaking artist and political trailblazer, Lenore Zann’s explosive career has spanned the globe with iconic performances and strong political stances. Thanks to her beloved portrayal of Rogue (the superhero fittingly recognized as “the strongest woman in the Universe”) in X-Men: The Animated Series and Marvel Studio’s X-Men ’97, as well as her roles as Tigra in The...
Jake’s Take Special Edition #14: Taskmaster’s Greg Davies and Alex Horne Visit!
Jan 23, 2025It is a privilege to welcome Taskmaster presenters Greg Davies and Alex Horne to a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Taskmaster is a BAFTA-winning and International Emmy-nominated comedy entertainment show initially created by Alex Horne. Greg Davies stars as the all-powerful “Taskmaster” who, with the help of his loyal assistant Horne, sets out to test the wiles, wit, and wisdom of five comedians through a series of strange and surreal challenges in what is the most hard-fought and ridiculous comedy entertainment format on TV. So far, 170 episodes have been produced in the UK as pa...
Episode #342: Brandon Lance Garnsey TALKS ‘Beast Games’, Working with Nick Uhas & Social Media
Jan 20, 2025Producer’s Note: This conversation took place before TikTok resumed operations in the United States following President-Elect Trump’s decision to delay the ban on the China-based social media app.
It is a privilege to welcome entertainment journalist and pop culture commentator Brandon Lance Garnsey to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Brandon is a dynamic entertainment reporter covering celebrity breaking news, reality television, and pop music news for EntertainmentNow. He has covered celebrity news for TMZ Live as their entertainment contributor and has created a social media community where he reports the late...
Episode #341: Kate Gladdin TALKS ‘Okay Now What’ & Building Resilience
Jan 13, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome author, lifestyle coach, and motivational speaker Kate Gladdin as a guest to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Kate left her corporate career in 2013 to create a Travel Safety Education Program for Australian high schools. The program highlights the devastating consequences of taking risks in foreign countries. The Australian Government and the National Corporations now support a campaign she began as a devastated sister alone in her room. Her passion for making a difference has not gone unrecognized. Kate has won various awards and accolades, including being featured alongside Kelly Slat...
Episode 340: Derek Yates TALKS ‘Days of Our Lives,’ ‘How I Met Your Father’ & Fitness
Jan 09, 2025It is a privilege to welcome actor and fitness trainer Derek Yates to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Derek made waves when he joined the iconic Peacock soap opera Days of Our Lives as Kerry, a mysterious and magnetic new character who weaved his way into Leo Stark’s (Greg Rikkart) life. Fans can expect a rollercoaster of romance, intrigue, and plenty of drama on one of television’s longest-running soap operas.
In addition to spending time in Salem, Derek Yates has appeared on hit TV shows such as CSI: Vegas, How I Met Your...
EP 339: Marcel Katz TALKS Art Plug Collective & Working with Salvador Dali’s Estate
Jan 06, 2025It is a pleasure to welcome Marcel Katz to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Marcel founded the Art Plug, a vibrant hub where art transcends boundaries and ignites creativity. It is dedicated to fostering a dynamic global community of art enthusiasts, collectors, and creatives. The Art Plug Gallery provides access to works from hundreds of artists, including Salvador Dali, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Banksy, Takashi Murakami, Kaws, and other elite contemporary artists. The Gallery holds a wide inventory, from paintings and sculptures to photography and limited-edition prints.
He also leads the Art...
EP #338: Award-winning journalist Shawn Edwards KICKS OFF SEASON SIX
Jan 01, 2025The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast begins its sixth season!!
I am honored to welcome Shawn Edwards, my friend, mentor, and award-winning journalist, as the season's first guest! Shawn is one of the United States’ leading African American film critics. Known for his sharp insight and considerable knowledge of the business side of the movie industry, Edwards has quickly established himself as a respected and trusted critic. Since he began reviewing movies for FOX in 2000, he has been quoted on more than 300 movies. His reviews are on the “Screening Room,” which airs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday...
Episode #337: Best of 2024 Podcast (State of the Podcast, Top 15 Reality TV Performances, & Top 15 Albums)
Dec 23, 20242024 is winding down, and it’s time for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s annual Best of series!
State of the Podcast: But first…let’s do the state of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! The fifth anniversary season has ended, and what a year! Our downloads were the best since 2021 and crossed the 10,000 and 11,000 lifetime downloads milestones. Listeners were the second best since 2021, with listeners from 71 countries! I want to thank the listeners of the United States, Sweden, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, India, Australia, Germany, Thailand, and the Netherlands as they liste...
Episode #336: Jack Hutson & Michael Pitt TALK ‘Day of the Fight’
Dec 16, 2024 It is a privilege to welcome Day of the Fight’s Jack Huston and Michael Pitt to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Set in Brooklyn in the 1980s, Day of the Fight follows a once-celebrated middleweight boxer, Mikey Flannigan, AKA “Irish” (Michael Pitt), as he embarks on a day-long redemptive journey as he prepares for his first match since serving time in prison.
“Day of the Fight is an underdog story in its purest form,” said Jack Hutson, who wrote, co-produced, and directed the film. “This movie is about second chances, overcoming advers...
Episode 335: Drew Angelman RETURNS + TALKS The Challenge Universe (BFANC, AS4 & Battle of the Eras)
Dec 09, 2024It is a privilege to welcome back for the fifth time onto The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast – the one and only Drew Angelman.
Drew is the creator and founder of Angelcake Entertainment! Since he last visited the podcast, Drew covered several Challenge spin-offs – The Challenge: World Championship, The Challenge USA: Season Two, and The Challenge All-Stars: Season Four. He also covered The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion and the current season – The Challenge: Battle of the Eras.
He also created top moments of the show’s iconic champions, tackling some of the franchise’s b...