Shows
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharTristan TALKS Songwriting & We Are Dancing Again | JTWJE EP #407A Note from Jacob: Since the recording of our podcast, Israel found and returned the body of Ran Gvilii from Gaza, marking the return of all hostages. It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Tristan to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Tristan is a Generation Z recording artist with a growing social media following thanks to his music and activism. Since the October 7 attacks, he has raised his voice on social media, calling out against the raging antisemitism and anti-Zionism. He also launched the We Are Dancing Again movement, which honors the victims and s...
2026-02-0232 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharMIKE LEWIS & OSCAR CHARK TALK ‘The Challenge’ Future | JTWJE EP #406A Note from Jacob: Since the recording of this podcast, MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast has announced that it has concluded filming new episodes. Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks show co-hosts Aneesa Ferreira, Da’Vonne Rogers, Devyn Simone, and Tori Deal, and the Official Challenge Podcast crew for taking fans behind the scenes of the show. For the first time ever, content creators Mike Lewis and Oscar Chark sat down together exclusively for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Mike Lewis is a mental health advocate and host of The Mike Lewis Podcast. Since launchi...
2026-01-291h 04
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharBest of 2025 Podcast (State of the Podcast, Top 10 Golden Buzzers, & Previewing the 15th Anniversary)It 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...
2025-12-2230 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharBecky Wilson CELEBRATES Jake’s Take’s SIXTH ANNIVERSARY | Episode #395Six 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. ...
2025-11-0632 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharOscar Chark TALKS Rookie Revolution, ‘The Challenge’ & Adam Sandler | JTWJE Podcast #392It 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...
2025-10-1538 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharJacob Skidmore TALKS ‘SKILL HOUSE’ & Dark Side of Influencer Culture | JTWJE EP #379It 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...
2025-07-3016 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharFUNKYVERSE’s KARBON & CHEECH PREVIEW ‘CGT’ FINALE | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #4Canada’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...
2025-05-1313 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharMATT DEANGELIS RETURNS + PREVIEWS The 2025 Janice Jam | JTWJE Podcast 362A 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...
2025-05-0118 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharJacob Lewis TALKS Receiving Shania Twain’s Golden Buzzer | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special 2Canada’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...
2025-04-2411 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharMiral Kotb TALKS iLuminate’s Evolution, Vegas Show & AGT Legacy | Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast EP #352It 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...
2025-03-1714 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharTerry Fator TALKS AGT’s Legacy & New Vegas Show on the 350th Milestone Episode!A 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...
2025-03-0327 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode 347: Adam Potash TALKS The Approach, TikTok & Content CreationA 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...
2025-02-2018 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #337: Best of 2024 Podcast (State of the Podcast, Top 15 Reality TV Performances, & Top 15 Albums)2024 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...
2024-12-2320 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #327: Jacob The Challenge Historian TALKS Favorite Seasons, TJ Lavin & ‘Battle of the Eras’It is a privilege to welcome Jacob Hollabaugh to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jacob is known as The Challenge Historian, and since 2021, he has kept track of MTV’s long-running Reality TV competition, The Challenge. If it’s happening in The Challenge universe, Jacob will be discussing it on his platform, whether it's past, present, or future. Fans can find episode recaps, cast interviews, historical debates, and Hall of Fame tribute videos. It may be TJ Lavin’s final, but Jacob oversees the record books. On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob...
2024-10-261h 19
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #316: Jenny West TALKS Winning ‘Total Madness’, Fitness & Returning for ‘Battle of the Eras’It is a privilege to welcome online transformation coach and Reality TV star Jenny West to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jenny was first introduced to international audiences when she debuted on ITV's Survival of the Fittest's inaugural season. The show focused on young men and women who traveled to a South African savanna and competed in physical and mental challenges against each other. The show stood out because the contestants had to go on dates with their rival teammates, which were designed to test loyalties and group strength. Like Love Island UK, the winners won a...
2024-09-0539 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #308: Lonita Cook TALKS Arts Advocacy, Oprah’s Influence & ‘Get Lost’It is a privilege to welcome the fabulous Lonita Cook to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.Lonita is a creative producer, film critic, and arts advocate who creates narrative content such as movies and series focusing on midlife coming-of-age tales and watching movies and series of all sorts and chats about them for television advocates. She also contributes to Kansas City’s KCTV5’s My KC Live and Des Moines’ Hello Iowa with memberships in the Critics’ Choice Association, the world’s largest professional collective of critics. She serves on the Kansas City Film Critics Circle, the...
2024-08-0539 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #273: Maya J TALKS Songwriting & Appearing on FreeformIt is a pleasure to welcome singer, songwriter, and actress Maya J as The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Maya has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in her craft in music and acting. A product of a New York and Los Angeles acting conservatory and training at the renowned LA studios, Maya J’s dedication to her artistry is evident in every project she undertakes. Her musical journey began with the debut single: “Symptoms of You,” in 2016, followed by a series of successful releases. Her artistic achievements include the well-received “Come Find Me” and “Like You,” with the...
2024-03-0327 min
Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar3-Time Challenge Champion Derrick Kosinski KICKS OFF Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar's Fifth Anniversary SeasonIt’s The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast’s fifth anniversary season kick-off episode! I am honored that three-time Challenge champion and Challenge Mania co-host Derrick Kosinski visited the podcast! Derrick began his Reality TV journey on Road Rules: X-Treme, where he and his teammates, including fellow Challenge legend Jodi Weatherton, completed 13 missions across Argentina and Chile. He debuted on The Challenge on the Battle of the Sexes and competed in nine additional seasons, where he made the final five times and won championships on The Inferno 3, The Island, and The Ruins. Throughout his time on the ma...
2024-01-0140 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharCool Giraffes TALKS 'Canada's Got Talent: Season Two' Special #7Canada’s Got Talent (CGT): Season Two’s Judges Auditions continue! Hundreds of acts from across Canada auditioned for judges Howie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall, and Lilly Singh. The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar brand is very grateful to the CGT team for allowing me to have the opportunity to welcome my favorite acts who auditioned for the judges. Dance crew Cool Giraffes are the latest act to visit The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Cool Giraffes are a high-intensity street-dance crew from Edmonton, Alberta. While the crew prides themselves on their st...
2023-04-2012 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharCanada's Got Talent: Season Two Special #4: Atsushi OnoCanada's Got Talent (CGT): Season Two is off and running! The show's on-air team, judges Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, and Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsey Ell are back, looking for Canada's best talent. The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast is grateful to CGT for welcoming back some of my favorite acts who impressed me during the Judges' Auditions. Magician Atsushi Ono is the third act to visit The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in 1979 in Kyoto, Japan, Atsushi first became fascinated by magic as an elementary school student after seeing magic...
2023-04-0607 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #221: The Sixth Ranger TALKS Power Rangers 30th AnniversaryPower Rangers was one of the first superhero franchises I fell in love with as a child growing up in the 1990s. This year, Power Rangers is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar brand hopes to catch up with the actors, creators, and fans that play a significant role in keeping the Power Rangers legacy alive. It is a thrill to welcome Jake Rogers to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jake runs the Sixth Ranger YouTube channel. This channel is the premier place for Power Rangers fans to disc...
2023-04-0226 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharBeatrice Kimmel HELPS CELEBRATE 200 EpisodesI launched The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast three years ago. I decided to take the interviews I have conducted on jakes-take.com and bring the readers into the room with my guests.Little did I know when I released my pilot episode with Reality TV commentator Brent Wolgamott that my podcast would have listeners from 100 unique countries. Or that it would welcome alums from several iconic Reality TV shows such as America's Got Talent, American Idol, American Ninja Warrior, Big Brother USA, Britain's Got Talent, Canada's Got Talent, The Challenge, The Real World, Survivor USA, and...
2022-12-0131 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #183: Jake Fraczek TALKS Damaged Goods PodcastFor the first time in Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar history, we welcomed another Jake who has a phenomenal take. It is a pleasure to welcome author, musician, and podcast host Jake Fraczek to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jake was born in Massachusetts but grew up in the Island of Nevis and Saint Kitts, in the West back to Boston for school and spent time there growing up. He grew up painting, drawing, surfing, and skateboarding. Jake Fraczek also goes by the moniker, “Jake The Snake,” (which eventually became “J the S” for sho...
2022-09-1536 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharJake's Take's Best of 2021 PodcastHello everyone!Thank you so much for listening to or watching The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast this year. I truly appreciate the support that you have given me this year.I am thrilled to share we have welcomed listeners from 92 countries! United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, the Philippines, Germany, Brazil, and France were the countries that downloaded the most episodes. Nightbirde, Aneesa Sheikh, 1aChord, longtime Jake’s Take friend Brent Wolgamott, Brooke Simpson, Storm Large, Survivor and The Challenge star Jay Starrett, actor-singer Nicholas ‘Nic’ Hamilton, and the Curt...
2021-12-2615 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #136: Singer + Rocker Eden James Visits!By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter and rocker Eden James to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The internationally acclaimed Australian-born, New York City-based singer-songwriter has earned multiple international music awards for his artistry. Several awards, including the Sunnie Award for Best New Talent and Best International Artist Award at the MusicOz Awards. His music videos for his singles, “Stranger” and “Something Called Love,” were recognized by several international festivals such as France’s L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival, India’s Krimson Horyzon International Movie Festival, and Turk...
2021-10-3136 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharVoice Actor David Kaye Visits! | Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast Halloween Special #1We will highlight performers who portrayed some of the nastiest villains in pop culture during our yearly Halloween specials. I am thrilled to welcome voice actor David Kaye to the podcast. Transformers fans will recognize him as the voice of Megatron (Beast Wars: Transformers, Beast Machines: Transformers, Robot Chicken, Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron) and Optimus Prime, Grimlock, and Highbrow (Transformers: Animated). He also voiced some of Marvel’s most sinister characters in both video games and cartoons, including Apocalypse (X-Men: Evolution), Corvus Glaive (Guardians of the Galaxy – Cartoon series & Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Blac...
2021-10-2832 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #108: Actor-Entrepreneur Gary A WalesIt is a pleasure to welcome actor, producer, and entrepreneur Gary A. Wales to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Gary has appeared in several films and television shows, including Game of Thrones, Wendigo, and Love Bites. Also, he founded GAW Films, a creative film and video production company based in Scotland that specializes in crowdfunding, distribution, and producer services. He also launched his clothing company: GAW Clothing. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Gary A. Wales shared details about several of his upcoming projects, including Rage and the...
2021-04-2615 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #106: Singer-Songwriter Alyssa Jacey Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Alyssa Jacey to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Initially from San Diego, California, Alyssa Jacey has released over 100 songs and performed over 3,500 shows. Also, she has opened for a plethora of recording artists, including Andy Grammer, Bruno Mars, Joan Osborne, Josh Kelley, Maren Morris, and Paula Cole. She has also collected several awards over her career, including the 2018 San Diego County Fair’s Songwriter Competition (first place). Her songs have made lengthy number one appearances on ReverbNation’s Pop and Blues charts from 2010 to 2020. I...
2021-04-1526 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #105: Model Trainers Founder Sean Alexander Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome fitness entrepreneur and Model Trainers founder Sean Alexander to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Model Trainers are the personal trainers that practice what they preach, and their team assembled is united under one goal: to help both men and women achieve sustainable lifestyle transformations. Sean started Model Trainers in 2017 in New York City as they coached health and wellness to the city’s socialites. Currently, Sean Alexander and the Model Trainers team, including Jonathan Ibraham, Abbey Christie, Ali Lee, and Jake’s Take friend Nick Topel, have divers...
2021-04-1229 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #104: Animal Years' Lead Singer Mike McFadden Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome Animal Years lead singer Mike McFadden to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Animal Years is comprised of McFadden, bassist Anthony Saladino, and drummer Anthony Spinnato. The trio has pegged into every musical genre possible. The group recorded songs in Americana, folk, pop, and rock music. In 2017, Animal Years released their critically acclaimed extended play, Far from Home. Following its release, the band spent 18 months on the road that included opening for Blues Traveler and a sold-out show in New York’s Music Hall of Williamsburg.The band rece...
2021-04-0529 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #103: Singer-Songwriter Payson Lewis VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Payson Lewis to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Payson taught himself how to play the piano and sing through listening to his brothers’ vast CD collection. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the recording industry. While attending the University of Southern California, Payson joined the A cappella music group – the SoCal VoCals. The team eventually competed on the inaugural season of the NBC defunct singing competition: The Sing-Off. The SoCal VoCals took home fourth place. After colleg...
2021-03-2932 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #102: Jay Starrett TALKS 'Survivor' & 'The ChallengeIt is a pleasure to welcome Jay Starrett to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Jay Starrett became a household name when he made his debut on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X. Throughout the 36 days, he won 10 challenges, orchestrated Michaela Bradshaw’s blindside and built a powerful bond with the show’s eventual winner Adam Klein. However, he exited the game at sixth place once he mistakenly played a fake idol created by David Wright. In 2018, Jay made his MTV debut on Ex on the Beach 2, where he showed up as one of the exes o...
2021-03-2243 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #101: Actress-Singer Sasha Allen VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome actress and singer Sasha Allen to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Sasha Allen began her career when she was cast as Dee in the 2003 cult film Camp and won audiences over on VH1's Born to Diva. Throughout the 2000s, Sasha sang background vocals for Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. In 2009, she portrayed Dionne in the 2009 revival of Broadway classic Hair at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. In 2010, she reprised the role when she joined the West End revival.In 2013, Sasha Allen returned to...
2021-03-1515 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #100: Singer-Songwriter Dylan DunlapIt is the 100th episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Thank you so much to everyone who has watched or listened to the podcast; I appreciate every one of you. Also, I want to thank every single one of my guests. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedules to speak with me; I appreciate each and every one of you.I am so proud to welcome singer-songwriter Dylan Dunlap to the podcast for this milestone episode. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter developed a love for music at a very young ag...
2021-03-0836 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #99: Hello Friends Podcast Hosts Nicole Anthony + Eric Curto VISIT!It is a pleasure to welcome the hosts of Hello Friends Podcast: Big Brother alum Nicole Anthony and Your Reality Recaps founder Eric Curto to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Nicole Anthony became a household name when she made her debut on Big Brother 21. Throughout the 99 days she stayed in the house, Nicole won two HOHs (Head of Household) and one Veto before being evicted on finale night. Despite getting third place, she became the first woman in five seasons to win America’s Favorite Houseguest. She returned to the Big Brother house for the...
2021-03-0155 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #98: Thinking Critical's Wes ReturnsIt is a pleasure to welcome back one of my favorite podcasters and comics industry commentators, Wes Daugherity, back to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Wes runs the Thinking Critical YouTube channel to give in-depth analysis and quality reviews on the comic book industry. Since the channel's launch in 2018, Wes has given his incredible takes on the current storylines for DC Comics and Marvel Comics. On Saturdays, he hosts the Comics Aficionados round table, where he talks with a plethora of comic book insiders about the industry's issues. In this edition of The Jake's...
2021-02-2542 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #97: Actor-Singer Jordan Adams Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome actor and singer Jordan Adams to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Based in Staffordshire, England, Jordan’s musical journey began when he reached the grand finals of the Open Mic UK talent contest and took musical theatre and classical crossover music on the road and into the homes of the British public during “Live Lounge” events. Jordan also starred in several pantomime productions, including Cinderella (Prince Charming), The King & I (the King of Siam), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Sir Percy Blakeney – the Scarlet Pimpernel), and The Sound of Music (Captain von Trapp...
2021-02-2225 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #96: Singer-Songwriter Natalie Nicole Gilbert VisitsIt is a pleasure to welcome singer and songwriter Natalie Nicole Gilbert to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter comes from a musical family that included her pianist mom, who played with Liberace, her vocalist sister, who was inspired by multi-generational love songs, and her brother, who is in a rock band. Natalie's career has included collaborations with several film composers and musicians of various genres ranging from EDM to classic jazz to alternative pop-rock. Her passion for music has led her to become a voting member of the Recording Academy, which hand...
2021-02-1837 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #95: Grammy-Winning Songwriter Desmond Child VISITS!It is an honor and privilege to welcome one of my all-time favorite songwriters, Desmond Child, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. This Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter and producer have amassed more than 80 Billboard Top 40 singles in five decades. Among some of the hits that he co-wrote include “Beautiful Now,” “Dude Looks Like A Lady,” “Heaven’s On Fire,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” “Invisible,” “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” “Livin’ On a Prayer,” and “Waking Up in Vegas.” Desmond Child also worked with a diverse group of music icons that include Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Bon Jovi, Cher, Garth Brooks, Joan Jett...
2021-02-1544 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharSpecial Edition #4: Challenge Mania's Scott Yager TALKS 'The Challenge: Double Agents'It is a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast as Jake’s Take friend – Challenge Mania co-founder Scott Yager made his podcast debut.Scott co-hosts Challenge Mania, the number one podcast regarding MTV’s long-running Reality TV competition: The Challenge with fan-favorite and three-time Challenge champion Derrick Kosinski. The duo has welcomed a plethora of the show’s significant players that range from rising star cast members such as Jay Starrett and Tula “Big T” Fazakerley and show legends Johnny Bananas and Cara Maria Sorbello. Also, Scott and Derrick welcomed many guests from Big Brother, S...
2021-02-1159 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #94: Actor-Singer Nicholas Hamilton VISITS!It is a privilege to welcome actor and singer Nicholas Hamilton to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Nicholas began his career in Bryon Bay, Australia, when he portrayed Elvis Presley in a primary school play. He caught the attention of a talent agent, and his desire to pursue a career in the entertainment industry went into overdrive. Nicholas appeared in several short films before landing the role of Rellian in 2016’s Captain Fantastic. Following that, he appeared alongside Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in 2017’s The Dark Tower. He also portrayed the troubled Henry...
2021-02-0823 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #93: Singer-Songwriter Jasmine Ortiz VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter, Jasmine Ortiz, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.Jasmine sings in three different languages (English, Spanish, and Chinese) and thrives on live performances and recording music. In less than a year, Jasmine Ortiz garnered over 3 million views and streams between her videos on YouTube and other channels such as Veyo and Vydia. Her music is seen on Music Choice and Rumba TV and has over 207,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Also, Jasmine has fans worldwide with fans in Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
2021-02-0420 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #92: Actor Erik Fellows VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome actor and model Erik Fellows to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Erik began his career as a model, starting in the Maryland area working his way up to New York City. He appeared in print work and commercials for American Crew, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Levi’s, and Macy’s. Eventually, he decided to move from the Big Apple to Los Angeles. Erik Fellows appeared in commercials for Chevy, Gillette, and Verizon Wireless. He also appeared in several music videos, including Dido’s “Sand in My Shoes,” Jennifer Lopez’s “Me Haces Falta,” Ka...
2021-02-0136 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #91: Fitness Entreprenuer Nick Topel VISITSIt is a pleasure to welcome fitness entrepreneur and model Nick Topel to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The youngest of three kids, Nick grew up in a small town in Ohio. He was a competitive swimmer for 12 years and attended Ohio State University, where he graduated with a mechanical engineering degree. While at school, Nick Topel became a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ) fraternity, where he laid the foundation for his fitness career. Today, Nick is a top expert in the bodybuilding and fitness industries. He has trained several high profile clien...
2021-01-2530 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #90: Singer-Songwriter Kasey Yale VISITSIt is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter, Kasey Yale to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Kasey Yale is a music artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Last year, Kasey’s music was streamed or played in more than 77 countries worldwide. Despite the long stint of bands, shows, and studio sessions, Kasey Yale still feels like he is just getting started. Kasey is excited to share his still-unfolding sound. His latest single, “Slowly,” will drop on February 5 in all stores and streaming services.On this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar P...
2021-01-2119 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #89: Actress-Dancer Adele Pomerenke VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome actress and dancer Adele Pomerenke to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. From a very young age, Adele trained in circus arts, dance, and musical theatre. In 2012, she left her hometown of Seattle for Nashville to become a member of Dance Theatre of Tennessee. Adele Pomerenke danced and trained with companies such as the Nashville Ballet and the Roots Dance Project.While she was in Nashville, Adele appeared as the lead dancer in several music videos, including Bastian Bakers’ “Love on Fire,” Tim McNary’s “Be with Me,” and Frankie Ba...
2021-01-1425 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #88: Heather Youmans VISITS & TALKS ABOUT 'I Can See Your Voice'It is a pleasure to welcome singer, songwriter, bassist, and actress Heather Youmans to TheJake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. At 10-years-old, Heather Youmans began her career in the entertainment industry with professional theatre. She performed in various theatrical productions across Southern California, such as Annie, Annie Get Your Gun, Footloose, Little Women, The Music Man, and The Sound of Music. In addition to acting, Heather has a passion for music. She opened for Sting and the late Natalie Cole.Over the years, Heather wrote and recorded original music for a plethora of mo...
2021-01-1128 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #87: Singer-Songwriter Josh Olsen VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Josh Olsen to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Josh Olsen first came into the public eye when he made music with his brother, Jeremiah. Their online videos caught The X Factor USA producers' attention, who invited them to audition for the defunct FOX singing competition's sophomore season. After wowing Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, and Britney Spears, the duo advanced to the callbacks and were eventually cut at the Top 40 portion of the competition.Once they were eliminated from the competition, the brothers decided to...
2021-01-0719 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #86: Singer-Songwriter Aneesa SheikhIt is a pleasure to welcome singer and songwriter Aneesa Sheikh as the first guest of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast for 2021!Born in Kentucky and currently residing in Michigan, Aneesa Sheikh is a Pakistani-American who grew up in a close-knit family. Aneesa is the current holder of Miss Michigan Teen USA's title and is a successful model that has appeared on countless national ad campaigns. Aneesa started her non-profit organization: Music4M.I.R.A.C.L.E. M.I.R.A.C.L.E. is the acronym for Music, Inspires, Reaches, Accepts, Captures, Lo...
2021-01-0414 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #85: Farewell 2020 & New Beginnings on PatreonIt is hard to believe that 2020 is over! I want to thank you for staying with me all this year.I want to give kudos and give a massive shoutout to all of my guests who took time out of their schedules to sit down with me for impeccable podcast conversations. Jake’s Take Top Viewed Videos Podcasts of 2020: Earlier in April, I began to create video episodes of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. There were several memorable video podcasts of 2020. Fitness entrepreneur Joss Mooney spoke about his time on The Chal...
2020-12-3119 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #84: Mark Pellegrino and Andrew Rossow TALK 'The Guardian Project'For the final interview podcast of 2020, it is a pleasure to welcome actor Mark Pellegrino and Andrew Rossow, Esq. to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. TV fans will recognize Mark Pellegrino as he starred on several beloved television shows including 13 Reasons Why (Bill Standall), Lost (Jacob), Quantico (Clayton Haas), and Supernatural (Lucifer). Meanwhile, Andrew Rossow, Esq. is an accomplished attorney that specializes in cybersecurity and internet law. He is also a Media Consultant for ABC, FOX, and NBC and published articles on platforms such as Thrive Global and is the host of What’s the Lega...
2020-12-2839 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #83: Singer-Producer Davis Mallory Visits!It is a privilege to welcome back singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ Davis Mallory to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 2006, Davis Mallory first became a household name when he became a houseguest on MTV’s groundbreaking reality tv show: The Real World-Denver, and when he appeared on three seasons of The Challenge (The Inferno 3, The Duel II, and Rivals). Since leaving MTV, he has traded television cameras to pursue a career in the music industry. Throughout his career, Davis worked for two years as Astralwerks Records’ Marketing Coordinator, learned to DJ at the Du...
2020-12-2421 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #82: Alyson Cambridge and Tony Bruno TALK 'Rock Me Amadeus'It is a privilege to welcome opera soprano Alyson Cambridge and legendary guitar virtuoso Tony Bruno, the co-producers of Rock Me Amadeus, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Coming in 2021, Rock Me Amadeus is a live show that brings together classic and rock music. Music fans are expected to see songs from the Aerosmith, Journey, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana catalogs mashed up with Beethoven, Mozart Puccini. Joining Alyson Cambridge and Tony Bruno on this show are a plethora of performers that include legendary rocker Dee Snider, Grammy- and Emmy-nominated violinist Máiréad Nesbitt, Broadway vete...
2020-12-2125 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #81: Singer Willow Raye VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome singer Willow Raye to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Based in Los Angeles, Willow Raye started writing poetry and songs before stumbling into the music world. 2020 has been a busy year for the singer-songwriter as she released a plethora of singles that include: “ADHD,” “Never Call You Again,” “Poison,” and “Numb,” a collaboration with rapper and singer-songwriter Bobby Raps. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Willow Raye spoke about her decision to talk with Inside Edition about getting plastic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemi...
2020-12-1716 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #79: Rapper Benny Freestyles VISITS!Rapper Benny Freestyles is the latest recording artist to visit The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. A Providence, Rhode Island native, Benny Freestyles grew up traveling around the world with his older sister. All of these experiences influenced Benny's spirituality and music. Ever since he released his first single, "The Ready Freestyle," Benny released countless projects and traveled on nationwide tours with many artists, including his frequent collaborator: Mod Sun.In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Benny Freestyles shared his stage name's origin story and shared his dream collaborators' wish...
2020-12-1012 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #78: Johnnie Mikel TALKS Music & Surviving COVID-19It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter, Johnnie Mikel to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Originally from Kentucky, Johnnie’s life change when his family moved to New York City. Various forms of arts and entertainment surrounded him. He started a blog to share his experiences with just his friends and family members to thousands of readers. His storytelling passion continued to grow once he picked up a guitar and began his path to become a musician.After moving to Nashville, Johnnie Mikel began to incorporate the lessons he learned in the Big Appl...
2020-12-0714 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #77: Collabro's Matt Pagan & Michael Auger VISIT!There are no words to describe my excitement to welcome both Matt Pagan and Michael Auger back to jakes-take.com as they make their debut on The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Matt and Michael are one-half of the international vocal group Collabro. In 2014, Matt, Michael, Thomas Redgrave, Jamie Lambert, and former member Richard Hadfield entered the international spotlight when they auditioned for the eighth series of Britain's Got Talent. Thanks to their superb harmonies and impeccable stage presence, the group gained a fandom called the Collaborators, won the competition, and performed at the 2014 Royal Variety Performance...
2020-12-0317 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #76: David "Da Cake Ninja" Wright TALKS 'American Ninja Warrior'It is a pleasure to welcome David “Da Cake Ninja” Wright to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. David Wright is one of the Ninja Warrior community's rising stars after making his debut in American Ninja Warrior: Season 11. The cake-loving ninja surprised the Oklahoma City (OKC) audience as David blazed through the OKC City Qualifiers, became the night’s first finisher, and placed seventh in the Top 30 competitors. David Wright then faced off against the OKC City Finals, which included the Crazy Clocks, Snap Back, and the Spider Trap, and became one of the only five ninjas t...
2020-11-3029 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #75: 'Cowboy Ninja' Lance Pekus TALKS 'American Ninja Warrior'It is the seventy-fifth episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me so far. I appreciate all of my listeners and the people who have watched my video podcasts.For this milestone episode, I am thrilled to welcome back to Jake’s Take one of my all-time favorite American Ninja Warrior athletes: Lance “Cowboy Ninja” Pekus. I first met Lance when the NBC reality TV competition visited Kansas City during the show’s ninth season. He was the first Ninja athlete that left me starstruck...
2020-11-2528 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #74: Actor-Producer Noah Baron VISITSIt is a pleasure to welcome actor and producer Noah Baron to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 2010, the Cambridge, Massachusetts native moved to Los Angeles after graduating from American University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in theatre and broadcast journalism to pursue an acting career. He trained in improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade and in the Actors Studio’s scene study program. However, he found a home with the Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio, where he worked up the ranks and became its COO earlier this year.Since he arrived in Los...
2020-11-2220 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #73: Sandy Zimmerman TALKS American NInja WarriorIt is a pleasure to welcome American Ninja Warrior rising star and physical education teacher Sandy Zimmerman to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Sandy Zimmerman made her American Ninja Warrior debut during Season Eight. While she competed in Season Nine, injuries sidelined her during the show’s tenth anniversary season, but her husband, Charlie, ran in her honor. Sandy returned more robust than ever during Season 11. She became the first mom in show history to successfully get up the Warped Wall and hit the buzzer during the Tacoma/Seattle City Qualifiers. Thanks to her...
2020-11-1926 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #72: Najee Richardson TALKS 'American Ninja Warrior'It is a pleasure to welcome one of my all-time favorite American Ninja Warrior athletes, Najee Richardson, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.Philadelphia native Najee Richardson made his debut on American Ninja Warrior’s seventh season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Despite falling off Snake Crossing in qualifying, Najee returned for the next season and began building a legacy on the show. He made it to Mount Midoriyama four seasons in a row (American Ninja Warrior: Seasons Eight through 11), and the closest that he made it to the end was in Season Nine, where Najee fell on S...
2020-11-1628 min