Jacob Elyachar
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Jake’s Take Podcast – SHOOP
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome SHOOP as a guest on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The PA-born and L.A.-based artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist stretches the boundaries of pop with his bare hands, leaning on an uncompromising no-fucks-given approach powered by live instrumentation, airtight songcraft, and a whole lot of attitude.
Jake’s Take Podcast – Sydney Segal
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Queen Sydney Segal to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Beverly Hills native-turned-New York City transplant began her Reality TV journey on Survivor 41. She was part of the dominant Luvu tribe, which avoided Tribal Council throughout the pre-merge portion of the game.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Jennifer Fraser
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Jennifer Fraser to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jennifer is the creative and driving force behind Creative Canine Productions, bringing over four decades of experience in canine training, performance, and innovation.
Jake’s Take Podcast – 2026 Atlanime Fest Preview
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Atlanime Fest founder Tolden “Troop” Williams and CMO and Managing Partner Eli Watkins to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Atlanime Fest celebrates Black identity and expression through anime. For a generation of Black fans raised on Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and Atlanta rap, anime was never just something they watched. It shaped how they dress, how they talk, and the music they make.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Buzz Lear
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Buzz Lear to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Buzz is the creator and host of The Vertical Buzz, a weekly media platform dedicated exclusively to the rapidly growing world of vertical entertainment.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of October 9, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to the latest Fall 2026 edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We have a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! I hate to admit this, but Drake’s Habibti (FOMO) bored me to tears.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Immersed (the 450th Episode!)
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com A Note from Jacob: It is hard to believe that this is the 450th milestone episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Thank you to all my incredible guests who took time out of their schedules to share their stories with my audience and the amazing publicists who trusted my platform.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Trey Calloway
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome recording artist Trey Calloway to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. North Carolina-grown and Nashville-based, Trey grew up singing in church and was a seasoned performer by the age of ten.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of September 25, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, everyone! Welcome to the final September 2026 edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of new music to unpack! Day & Night showcases Carly Rae Jepsen’s staying power as a force in the recording industry.
Jake’s AGT Take – The Season 21 Final Performances
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Months ago, the America’s Got Talent (AGT) on-air team (Judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and franchise creator Simon Cowell) began their twenty-first search for their next $1 million champion.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of September 18, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the second September 2026 edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We’ve got a lot of music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Desmond Child Rocks the Parthenon is the best live album of the year and perfectly celebrates Desmond’s legendary career! (Album cover property of Deston...
Jake’s Take EXCLUSIVE: The Musical
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s a Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE! It is a privilege to welcome Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller to the podcast! Giselle is the director of the upcoming film The Musical, which Alexander Heller wrote. The movie stars Tony Award-winning actor Will Brill as Doug Liebowitz, a frustrated playwright and middle school drama teacher.
Jake’s AGT Take – The Season 21 Semifinals
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 is nearing the homestretch! After four weeks of quarterfinals, America has voted through 12 distinct acts into the Semifinals! Which acts rose to the occasion and delivered a performance worthy of America’s votes, and will join all four Live Golden Buzzer acts (Hundred Fingers, Nene Royal, Lai Neolle, and Unitree) in next week’s live finale?
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Pierre Bacall Returns
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am delighted to welcome back my friend, GOHT Media founder and Zach Nichols Podcast co-host 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 Challengeuniverse with his longtime friend and show champion, Zach Nichols.
Jake’s Take Podcast – Yuval David Returns!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, Emmy-winning actor, director, filmmaker, and host Yuval David, to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Yuval has won over 100 international film festival awards.
Jake’s AGT Take – Heidi Klum RETURNS to Guest Judge
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com She’s back! Longtime AGT judge Heidi Klum rejoined the show and filled in for series creator Simon Cowell, as he is recovering from back surgery. She reunited with fellow show veterans Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk! For many longtime fans of the NBC talent competition, tonight felt like the finale as America’s Got Talent pulled a Britain’s Got Talent (BGT).
Jake’s Take Podcast – Michael Valdes
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome actor, activist, author, content creator, and singer Michael Valdes to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Michael Valdes is a New York–based actor–singer, writer, theatre-maker, and multidisciplinary storyteller creating original work across stage, screen, and digital media centered on the Jewish lived experience.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of September 4, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Alabama Shakes’ I Must Be Dreaming will leave listeners in a satisfying trance.
Jake’s AGT Take – Kenan Thompson Guest Judges
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com UPI reported that Saturday Night Live icon Kenan Thompson is filling in for Simon Cowell, while the Got Talent creator is recovering from back surgery. This is not the first time Kenan has filled in for Simon; longtime AGT fans know that the All That alum was a guest judge in 2020. Now, Kenan joined Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk. Tonight, a third set of acts (including three Golden Buzzer recipients) performed for America’s votes.
Jake’s Take Podcast – James Sismanes Returns (2026)
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome back one of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s original guests, the impeccable James Sismanes, to the podcast! James Sismanes is an award-winning audio and visual storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. A small business owner by day (ImagiWorks Agency, Vision One Technologies) and a full-time creative by night, James is a multi-dimensional make-believer and dreamer of the (almost!) impossible.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 28, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, everyone! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Benny Blanco’s Hermoso features fantastic collaborations & introduces listeners to artists to watch.
Jake’s AGT Take – The Second Season 21 Live Performances
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, America’s Got Talent (AGT) started its live portion of Season 21! Fan favorites such as Luke Taleno and Royal Lasers rose to the occasion and were sent through to the Season 21 semifinals. Former standouts such as Ashford Sanders, Cris Sosa, James & Marina, and the Jesse White Tumbling Team fell to the pressure.
Jake’s Take Podcast – Mike Manning Returns!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor and producer Mike Manning back 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.
Jake’s Take Podcast – Stephen Anderson
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome journalist Stephen Anderson to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Stephen is the co-founder and Chief Political Reporter of FRWD AXIS News. Like most media organizations, FRWD AXIS News keeps up with the times in entertainment, current events, and other sections found in most outlets. They are wholly independent and aim to deliver meaningful stories from thoughtful writers.
AGT: Season 21 Goes LIVE!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the first time this season, America’s Got Talent (AGT) went LIVE! Tonight, 11 acts competed for America’s votes. Which acts rose to the occasion? Did any acts receive an X from the judges (series creator Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara)? Listen on to find out! Tomorrow night, NCT 127 will provide the entertainment, and the first set of semifinalists will be revealed!
Howie & Sofia CONCLUDE AGT S21 Judge Callbacks
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Live Shows start next week! However, we have one more edition of Judges’ Callbacks before NBC reveals the entire lineup of acts. Last week, Simon and Mel B conducted their Judges’ Callbacks and sent eight acts into the live shows. Tonight, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara held court at their respective Judges’ Callbacks locations – his podcast studio and The Laugh Factory (Howie) and Beverly Hills (Sofia).
Simon & Mel B KICK START ‘AGT’ Judge Callbacks with Reunions
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) brought an element fans have been missing for ages – the Middle Round. The middle round not only introduced acts who would be competing for America’s votes, but also gave multiple acts the chance to present themselves in front of the judges (and their guests) one final time if they are undecided. From the Vegas Rounds to the Judge Cuts, AGT’s Middle Round created unforgettable moments.
Jake’s Take Podcast – Hilary Roberts
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Hilary Roberts to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Hilary is a singer-songwriter who is a phoenix rising from the ashes. After suffering many years of trauma and abuse, Hilary made the decision that she could no longer deal with those demons alone. On May 9, 1997, she reached out to a mentor who offered her solutions and a way of life to help her recover one day at a time. She has been sober ever since.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of July 31, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, everyone! This is the final Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews for July 2026! We have a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! I was bored by the listening experience and nearly fell asleep.
Drew Angelman PREVIEWS The Challenge: Cutthroat | LIVE
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Angelcake Entertainment’s Drew Angelman returned to 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.
Jake’s AGT Take – Meet Your Season 21 Live Acts
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Judges Auditions are over! Throughout the past seven weeks, hundreds of acts auditioned in front of the show’s on-air team (judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell). Only 10 lucky individuals received the automatic ticket to the Season 21 live shows, courtesy of the Golden Buzzers from the judges and host Terry Crews.
Jake’s Take Podcast – Kallie Moore
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome paleontologist, science communicator, and Kansas City native Kallie Moore to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Kallie has loved paleontology before she could even spell it. Growing up in Kansas City, she was surrounded by fossiliferous limestones and spent hours searching for marine invertebrate fossils.
Jake’s AGT Take: The Final Round of Season 21 Auditions
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) entered its final round of the Season 21 Judges Auditions! Tonight, the last set of hopefuls entered the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for one final chance to impress the judges (series creator Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara). However, the judges and host Terry Crews used up all their Golden Buzzers! But did an act receive one final Golden Buzzer?
Jake’s Take Podcast: Jason Stuart
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome actor, stand-up comic, and LGBTQ+ activist Jason Stuart to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in the Bronx and raised in Los Angeles, Jason has built a reputation for bold, unexpected performances that blend humor, humanity, and fearless authenticity.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of July 17, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of music to unpack, so let’s start this party! ADAM reflects many transitions in the singer’s life, but it also has shades of previous records such as Velvet and The Original High.
Jake’s AGT Take: Season 21 Auditions Enter Round 6
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twenty-first season is nearing the homestretch of Judges’ Auditions. The show’s on-air team – host Terry Crews, judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell – has not only been searching for the next $1M winner but also getting competitive in selecting Golden Buzzer acts. Terry, Simon, Mel B, and Howie have already completed their search for Golden Buzzer acts, securing TWO acts each.
Jake’s Take Podcast: Kara Alloway Returns!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome the fantastic Kara Alloway back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Kara began her media career after graduating from McGill University and landed at Allure in Los Angeles, where she worked as the Assistant West Coast Editor, reporting to editor Linda Wells. Her early work focused on beauty and fashion through a journalistic lens, pairing rigorous cultural reporting with a clear point of view.
Jake’s AGT Take – The Season 21 Halfway Point
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Judges’ Auditions returned after its Fourth of July celebration! Since the Judges’ Auditions began, the entire on-air team (Host Terry Crews, Judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara & show creator Simon Cowell) has raced each other to award acts the Golden Buzzer, which entitled the recipients a spot in the Season 21 Live Shows.
Jake’s Take Podcast: Matt Klotz
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome the iconic deaf swimmer and Reality TV personality Matt Klotz as a guest on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Matt discovered his passion for swimming at an early age and went on to compete for Louisiana State University.
Jake’s AGT Take – The Masked Singer Homie Visits!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Liam, who is known as the Masked Singer Homie, makes his first appearance on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. He is a content creator, podcast host, and blogger from the UK who has been doing content online for over a year. Liam was inspired to do it after watching other content creators online review some of the shows he was interested in.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of July 3, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the Fourth of July edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! As you begin to prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, here are some of the new albums and songs that you might need to incorporate into your barbecues and fireworks playlists.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Memorable Star-Spangled Banner Covers
Home » Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Memorable Star-Spangled Banner Covers By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy Birthday, America! To commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday and the 95th anniversary of its recognition as the official National Anthem of the United States, Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is revealing the 25 memorable covers of Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith’s iconic tune, “The Star Spangled Banner.” What was your favorite rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Beaver Fleming
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Beaver Fleming to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Starting out in Knoxville, Tennessee, Beaver has traveled all over the world competing and winning events at skateboarding’s highest level.
Jake’s AGT Take – Novelty Acts Take Over Season 21 Auditions
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) is in the process of its search for its latest $1 million winner! During the first three weeks of the Season 21 Judges Auditions, the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B) have fought at times to give acts the Golden Buzzer. So far, the former Deal or No Deal host has used both his Golden Buzzers on rapper Luke Taleno and magician troupe Hundred Fingers.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Alanna Sterling
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Alanna Sterling to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Hailing from Montreal, Alanna Sterling is a gender fluid artist who advocates for mental illness and the LGBTQ+ community. Battling bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, Sterling’s music has always been a vessel for self-expression used to navigate life’s adversities.
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of June 19, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2026! (Bitmoji property of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, everyone! I hope that you are enjoying the long weekend! Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews is back! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! DIRTY BLONDE is one of the best dance-pop albums of 2026 and could serve as a roadmap for future recording artists.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Celebrating Pride with Abby Nissenbaum
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is commemorating Pride Month! According to Britannica, “Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals! I am delighted to welcome singer-songwriter Abby Nissenbaum to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Rebecca Roberts & Kurt Szarka
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Rebecca Roberts and Kurt Szarka to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Rebecca began her career as a singer and a dancer for Katherine Jenkins’ Believe: Live from the O2 concert. She started in shorts such as Always at Home and Altered Memories before moving on to films such as Pompeii and Life.
Jake’s AGT Take – A Familiar Face Returns for Season 21
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back with its twenty-first search for talent! Last week, host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B held court at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the first set of Judges’ Auditions.
Jake’s Take EXCLUSIVE: The Berlin Wall. A World Divided
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s a Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE! Union Station Kansas City welcomed an international exhibition just in time for its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are the hosts of the North American Premiere of The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. Presented by Chase, this exhibition offers a timely opportunity to reflect on freedom, division, and human stories of the Cold War that continue resonating worldwide. The Berlin Wall.
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