Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

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

June 4, 2025 6 mins
It’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 competiti...
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It 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 signa...
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It'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, Jo...
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It 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 specula...
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It 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...
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It 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 Br...
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Canada’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 ...
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Canada’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...
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In 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, magi...
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It 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-fi...
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It 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 ach...
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A 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 h...
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It 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....
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Canada’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 ...
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It 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...
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  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,...
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It 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 uniqu...
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It 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 ...
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It 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 seaso...
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It 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 M...
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