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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 115: Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast Host Jess Rothschild VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast host Jess Rothschild to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Since December 2019, the native New Yorker serves quick hits and deep dives on New York City culture, the Bravo Housewives, and gay pop iconology. Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast also explores the nostalgia of how it felt to watch Reality TV when LGBT representation was not yet mainstream.Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast has welcomed many guests ranging from fashion icons Carson Kressley and Isaac Mizrahi to legendary comedians such as Judy Gold, Ma...2021-05-2436 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #114: Singer-Songwriter KANDLE Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter KANDLE to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The British Columbia-born singer-songwriter has been surrounded by music for her whole life. Neil Osborne is the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the popular Canadian rock band 54-40 and hung out backstage at the band’s various bands and recording sessions. She also formed the Blue Violets with her sister, Coral, and friend and former Lillix member Louise Burns.KANDLE’s debut solo album, Flames, featured songs that dealt with serious topics such as mental health, sexual assault, and eating...2021-05-2028 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #113: Singer-Songwriter Eleni C Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Eleni C to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The London, England-based singer-songwriter is gaining a following after being featured on CBBC’s The Playlist. In fact, the media outlet crowned her “Music Princess.” Eleni C was also featured on several UK-based radio stations including BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Leicester, and BBC Radio Scotland. She also virtually traveled across the United Kingdom via a Virtual National School Tour. She also represented the United Kingdom on the world stage as she took home first place in two categori...2021-05-1723 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #112: Drummer & DJ DRMAGDN Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome drummer and musician DRMAGDN to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. DRMAGDN is the brainchild of New York City-based Charlie Zeleny. This virtuoso drummer and DJ toured in 24 countries and 43 states in the United States of America. He also played on over 175 records. Using his drum pad controllers, triggers, and a laptop, he has delivered energetic performances at Lollapalooza, South by Southwest, the Warped Tour, and the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. DRMAGDN also appeared on multiple television series, including CBS This Morning, Today, Total Request Live, and Th...2021-05-1346 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #111: 'Live with Rye' host Rye Myers Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome my friend, producer and host Rye Myers to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. I had the opportunity to meet Rye in New York City when we were covering a show. Our friendship bonded over our mutual love of Broadway and the entertainment industry. In 2015, Rye founded RyeTheNewsGuy.com, where he shared his passion for theater, entertainment, and pop culture industries.Rye interviewed a plethora of Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winners throughout his career, including Billy Porter, David Hyde Pierce, George Takei, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and Nathan La...2021-05-1043 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #110: Singer-Songwriter & Author Kate SchuttIt is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Kate Schutt, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Kate is an award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist, and produce whose voice NPR calls “glassily clear and glossily sweet.” Her songs have won top honors from ASCAP and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Also, Kate shared stages with several of her heroes, including Bernard Perdie, Julian Lange, Scott Colley, and Terri Lynn Carrington.Recently, Kate Schutt released her latest music project: Bright Nowhere. Produced by legendary producer and arranger Rob Mounsey, the album follows Kate’s journey as she dealt wi...2021-05-0637 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #109: Singer-Songwriter Asher Knight VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Asher Knight to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Originally from Bradford, United Kingdom, Asher discovered his passion for music and singing since he was 16-years-old. While he was initially reluctant to pursue a career in the music industry, Asher’s self-confidence strengthened through developing his craft.When Asher moved to London to focus on his career, he received a plethora of opportunities. He had several writing sessions with top recording artists, including James Blunt, Mark Owen, Olly Murs, and Red Triangle. Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, Asher had...2021-05-0328 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
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #71: Actor Miguel Chavez TALKS 'A.P. Bio'By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome actor Miguel Chavez to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Southern California, Miguel Chavez first discovered the performing arts, especially acting very young. In addition to school plays and playing saxophone in the band, he participated in community theatre. After high school, Miguel attended Woodbury University in Burbank, California, where he majored in filmmaking. Once he got his Bachelor’s Degree, Miguel Chavez enrolled at the Stunts in Motion school. He trained under fight choreographer Jack Huang.Rece...2020-11-1214 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #70: Singer-Songwriter Eric Dash VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Eric Dash to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Cherry Hill, New Jersey native Eric Dash (born Eric Friedman), grew up writing and recording extended plays in Philadelphia and New Jersey while performing at various gigs across the Tri-State area. In 2012, producer Jack Joseph Puig (Black Crowes, John Mayer, and Weezer) discovered him, and the duo worked together for five years. One of the team's songs, "One More Love Song," reached the Nielsen Top 40 Radio Chart.Eric has also produced and wrote for up-and-coming artists and orchestrated stream...2020-11-0930 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #69: 'Mike Lewis Podcasts' Host Mike Lewis VISITS!It is a pleasure to welcome podcast host Mike Lewis to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Over the past six months, Mike Lewis has gained a following on YouTube as he has sat down with a plethora of alumni from MTV's long-running competition series: The Challenge. He has sat down with the show's legendary figures, such as Abram Boise, Cara Maria Sorbello, Katie Cooley, and Landon Lueck. As of publication, Mike Lewis' YouTube page has over 1,500 YouTube subscribers, and his video podcasts have been viewed 83 thousand times.In this edition of The Jake's Take...2020-11-0546 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharSpecial Edition #3: Drew Angelman RETURNS & TALKS 'Big Brother 22' & 'The Challenge 36'I am so happy that my friend, Angelcake Entertainment’s Drew Angelman, returned to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Since the last time Drew Angelman appeared on the podcast, he covered The Challenge: Total Madness. He also strengthened the Angelcake Entertainment channel by postings various videos that range from Mount Lavins (named after The Challenge’s longtime host T.J. Lavin) and several top ten videos. He is inching closer to 10,000 YouTube subscribers. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Drew Angelman and I unpack Big Brother 22. We also tal...2020-11-0247 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #68-fit2fat2fit founder Drew Manning TALKS Fit2Fat2FortyI am so excited to welcome one of my all-time favorite Jake’s Take guests, fitness entrepreneur and Fit2Fat2Fit founder Drew Manning, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Utah-based personal trainer first gained worldwide attention when Drew underwent his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment. Throughout his journey, he gained 75 lbs. before losing the weight once again. In addition to being featured on shows such as The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The View, Drew Manning brought the Fit2Fat2Fit experiment to A&E and Life...2020-10-2923 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #67-Vocal Group Resound TALKS 'America's Got Talent' & MusicIt is a privilege to welcome vocal group Resound to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Resound is a vocal trio made up of Jessica Fox, Joseph Clarke, and Mariah Hargrove. The trio knew each other for years before having an informal rehearsal and creating their first “arrangement.” Little did they know that this would lead Joseph, Jessica, and Mariah to a career of creating and arranging music together.Their music journey led to them singing on national television shows such as Good Morning America and more opportunities to sing with their favorite artists. Their...2020-10-2628 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #66: Singer-Songwriter Cloe Wilder Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter, Cloe Wilder to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. At just 14-years-old, the Clearwater, Florida native has found her voice and artistry thanks to piano lessons. In December 2018, Cloe showcased her talent on her YouTube channel. She covered songs from Alessia Cara, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi, and Sam Smith.2020 has been a big year for Cloe Wilder as she released her first single: “Crying When I Shouldn’t,” and then dropped “You & Lonely” in June. Cloe co-wrote “You & Lonely” and Jayme Silverstein (Alicia Keys, Estelle, and Mig...2020-10-2213 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #65: Jodi Rollins TALKS 'Big Brother' & 'Big Time Small Talk Podcast'It is a pleasure to welcome Jodi Rollins to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 2012, Jodi became a household name when she was cast on Big Brother 14. However, the long-time fan’s luck ran out after spending eight hours in the house when her coach, Dan Gheesling, evicted her. Despite this setback, Jodi became a fan-favorite in the Big Brother community. Jodi returned to welcome the first Celebrity Big Brother USA houseguests in the first HOH (Head of Household) competition. She was in the alumni audience as the Big Brother 20 houseguests entered the house. During the...2020-10-1934 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #64: Singer-Actress Cristina Rae TALKS 'America's Got Talent'It is a privilege to welcome actress and singer Cristina Rae to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Nashville, Tennessee performer began her career as a backing vocalist for The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, and Trace Adkins at several country music events. She also portrayed several notable characters such as Effie White (Dreamgirls), Evilene (The Wiz), and Sofia (The Color Purple) on various theatrical productions.However, Cristina Rae became a household name when she auditioned for America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s fifteenth anniversary season. Her powerful interpretations of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonigh...2020-10-1527 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #63: Mentalist Max Major TALKS 'AGT' & MagicIt is a privilege to welcome mentalist and magician Max Major to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Known as “The Real-Life Sherlock Holmes,” Max Major is a world-renowned mentalist living in Las Vegas. He has performed over 2,000 live shows for several organizations, including BlueCross BlueShield, Costco, Deloitte, Facebook, and Lockheed Martin. Max has also been called before two different Department of Defense Agencies to demonstrate his innovative body language techniques, hypnosis, and influence.This past summer, Max Major auditioned for America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s fifteenth anniversary season. He auditioned for Howie Mandel, He...2020-10-1232 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #62: Escapologist Jonathan Goodwin TALKS 'AGT' & 'BGT'It is a pleasure to welcome escapologist and daredevil Jonathan Goodwin to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Throughout his career, Jonathan has been hanged, buried alive, and burned at the stake. He also suspended by his toes from helicopters, was covered in 200,000 bees, and was attacked by rattlesnakes and sharks. His stunts have been featured on countless television programs, including Dirty Tricks, Cheating the Gallows, Deathwish Live, and Dangerman: The Incredible Mr. Goodwin. He also toured with the Illusionists, a supergroup of magicians.In 2019, Jonathan Goodwin stepped entered the Got Talent franchise when he...2020-10-0824 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #61: Actor Stephen Manas TALKS 'Ted Lasso'It is a privilege to welcome actor and composer Stephen Manas to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. While growing up in the small French town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Stephen Manas wanted to work in the film industry once he saw Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone. He loved the cinema and had the first chance to act when he was recruited for a small tole in an independent film in Lyon, France. His life changed for the better when a talent agency in India cold-called him and invited him to work there. Stephen left his corporate...2020-10-0525 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode 60-Author & Singer Branden James TALKS Memoir & 'AGT'For the milestone sixtieth episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, I welcomed my longtime friend: author and singer Branden James.Our paths first crossed in 2013 when Branden first appeared on America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s eighth season. I was genuinely moved by his showmanship and his outstanding covers of “You Raise Me Up,” “Alone,” and “Hallelujah.” Months after he was eliminated one week before the Season Eight finale, I conducted my first interview with Branden.A few guests have appeared on both jakes-take.com and The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast tha...2020-10-0138 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharSpecial Edition #2-Brandon Leake Speaks After WINNING AGTToday is a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast is honored and thrilled to welcome Brandon Leake, the reigning champion of America’s Got Talent. Brandon Leake is the first poet and spoken word artist to win the long-running NBC talent competition. After his powerful poem, he first became a household name received veteran judge Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer during the final phase of the Season 15 Judges’ Auditions. Throughout the Season 15 Live Rounds, Brandon captivated the country with his words that ranged from family to...2020-09-2405 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #58- Actor Lucas Hyde TALKS 'Man of Action' & BodybuildingIt is a pleasure to welcome actor Lucas Hyde to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Cadiz, Kentucky, Lucas is a former world champion archer and competitive bodybuilder. Before he arrived in the acting world and studying at Los Angeles’ Berg Studios, he was also an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer for Gulfstream Aerospace.He also starred in two TV series, including Mark of a Killer, where he played Robert Hansen for two episodes. Lucas Hyde also portrayed James Cravens in the Wild West Chronicles that also stars Jack Elliott, Chri...2020-09-2127 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #57- Paul Krueger RETURNS To Talk 'Man of Action'It is a pleasure to welcome back my friend, filmmaker, and digital content creator Paul Krueger, back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! He is also the podcast’s first returning guest. Throughout 2020, Paul has built a diverse amount of his content through social media such as TikTok and YouTube. In his solo YouTube podcast series, Paul, the filmmaker talked about various topics that range from P90X and scouting locations to personal moments such as changing apartments and vehicles.Recently, Paul wrapped up his first web series: Man of Action. The four-part web...2020-09-1431 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #53: Singer-Songwriter FATHERDUDE Visits!By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter FATHERDUDE to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.The New York City-based vocalist and musician worked with a plethora of well-established recording artists such as Benny Benassi, Joell Ortiz, Redman, and San Holo. Recently, he caught the attention of fans of NBC’s Songland when he submitted his song, “Billions,” to the songwriting competition and its guest artist: Usher.Sadly, the “Scream” singer decided not to give him a shot. Thankfully, FATHERDUDE released the song along with two others on the Billions...2020-08-2429 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharJake's Take Podcast SPECIAL EDITION: Rachel Reilly Talks 'Big Brother 22'There are no words how excited I am to welcome Rachel Reilly to a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. She made her American television debut on Big Brother 12, where she won two HOHs (Head of Households) and $5,000 before becoming the first member of the jury. One year later, she returned to the Big Brother house with then-fiancé now-husband Dr. Brendon Villegas for Big Brother 13. After winning four HOHs and two Vetos, she won Big Brother 13 four-to-three. While she made cameos on numerous Big Brother seasons, Rachel competed on three different sea...2020-08-1424 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #51: Hedrich Files Podcast co-hosts Logan Hedrich & Ali Evans Visit!It is a pleasure to welcome to Hedrich Files Podcast hosts Logan Hedrich and Ali Evans to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Hedrich Files is the curated feed from the mind and mouth of podcast producer Logan Hendrich. The duo covers MTV’s long-running reality TV series: The Challenge. On the Rotten Banana Podcast, Logan Hedrich and Ali Evans break down the episodes and talk about the on-and-off season drama. They have also welcomed some of The Challenge’s fan-favorites for sit-down interviews.Also, The Hedrich Files cover a plethora of pop cultur...2020-08-131h 17
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #50: Journalists Elyse Johnson & Ashley Rushford CELEBRATE the Milestone 50th Podcast!By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is the fiftieth episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! In honor of this occasion, I wanted to invite two of my dearest friends onto the podcast: Elyse Johnson and Ashley Rushford. Our paths crossed when the three of us worked at Claire Entertainment’s Enstars and Tech Times. Our friendship began when we bonded for passion for pop culture and daytime television. We jokingly fought over who would cover either The View or Wendy Williams whenever there was a hot topic guest on the episode.2020-08-101h 12
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #49: Fitness Entrepreneur Patrick Lyons Visits!It is a privilege to welcome fitness entrepreneur, content creator, and American Ninja Warrior alum Patrick Lyons to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Patrick Lyons began his fitness journey when he was 9-yers-old. Throughout his 13 years of fitness training, Patrick completed 15 workout programs. He also experimented with various fitness activities that ranged from bodybuilding and cardiovascular exercises to American Ninja Warrior obstacle training.Patrick had the opportunity to compete on American Ninja Warrior’s Dallas city qualifying course during the NBC competition series’ tenth anniversary. In addition to his Ninja activities, Patrick founded the On...2020-08-0344 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #48: Comedian Vicki Barbolak Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome back to Jake’s Take and for the first time on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast: Vicki Barbolak.Vicki became a household name in 2018 when she first auditioned for America’s Got Talent: Season 13. After receiving four “Yeses” from Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and former judge Mel B, she advanced to the Judge Cuts, and her hysterical material took her to the Season 13 finale. Vicki also returned to compete in the inaugural seasons of America’s Got Talent: The Champions and Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions. Sin...2020-07-2727 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #47: Anabolic Aliens founder Mike Rosa Visits!It is always a pleasure to welcome one of my all-time favorite fitness entrepreneurs, Anabolic Aliens founder Mike Rosa, to Jake’s Take. However, this marked the first time that Mike Rosa visited The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Every time that I sit down with Mike, I am always impressed with how he increases the Anabolic Aliens brand. Recently, he launched the membership subscription program: The Invasion. Several of the benefits included exclusive workout courses, goal-based diet plans, and a six-week interactive fitness course. The Anabolic Aliens franchise also added fitness rehab with Sam North. Unde...2020-07-2318 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #46: Singer-Songwriter Tommy Boi Visits!It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Tommy Boi to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. While the Sacramento, California native’s sound is similar to Harry Styles, Nick Jonas, and Zayn Malik, he is heavily inspired by Britney Spears, Lana Del Rey, Shania Twain, and Tove Lo. In 2017, he came out as a gay musicians and started releasing singles. His music caught the attention of many members of the LGBT community. Tommy Boi performed at the 2019 Santa Barbera Pride Festival and the Breaking Pride Event at the Peppermint Club with queer pop music icon...2020-07-2020 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #45: Singer-Songwriter Kenyth Mogan Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Kenyth Mogan to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Glasgow, Montana native turned Los Angeles transplant recently dropped his first full-length studio album: Star Stealer. The collection pays tribute to some of his favorite singer-songwriters, including Belinda Carlisle (“Live Your Life Be Free”), Tiffany (“I Think We’re Alone Now”), and several top artists from the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to his songwriting, Kenyth is a former contributor for The Huffington Post and currently writes for #Gaynrd.In this episode of The Jake’s Take with Ja...2020-07-1627 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #43: Former NFL Player Turned Musician Joe Barksdale Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome former NFL player turned musician Joe Barksdale to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. He began playing football in high school at Detroit’s Cass Technical, where he received national recognition from Parade and USA Today. Joe Barksdale continued to compete in football, while he played on the Louisiana State University Tigers. After college, he entered the 2011 NFL Draft, and the Oakland Raiders recruited him to be an Offensive Tackle. From 2012 to 2018, Joe played for St. Louis Rams, the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, and the Arizona Cardinals.Howe...2020-07-0818 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #42: Singer-Songwriter & LV Music Founder Femke Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Femke to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Femke is a Grammy-winning musician, producer, and songwriter. The Dutch native graduated from both Boston’s Berklee College of Music and received her Masters in Commercial Music at California State University-Los Angeles. She also worked with Hans Zimmer’s prestigious Remote Control studios, where she arranged, orchestrated, and programmed music for various film and television shows. Some of her works included Nashville, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Tracy Ullman’s Show, and the TV adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You. 2020-07-0619 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #41: Reality TV Star & Fitness Entrepreneur Paulie Calafiore VisitsIt is a pleasure to welcome back to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar brand and for the first time on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Reality TV star and fitness entrepreneur Paulie Calafiore.The last time I spoke with the former Big Brother and Ex on the Beach USA alum was in March 2019 during the first edition of The Challenge: War of the Worlds. He, along with his partner, American Ninja Warrior’s Natalie “Ninja” Duran, successfully joined forces with Wes Bergmann in sending home Johnny Bananas and his current girlfriend, Morgan Willett. Sadly, he...2020-07-0140 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #40: John Quale (Prince Poppycock) Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome performing artist John Quale to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. America’s Got Talent (AGT) superfans will recognize John Quale as his alter ego: Prince Poppycock. Ten years ago, he stepped onto the AGT stage during the long-running NBC summer talent competition series’ fifth season’s visit to New York City. John Quale’s Prince Poppycock won over the New York audience with his impressive audition of “Figaro.”After receiving three Yeses from Howie Mandel and then judges Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne, John Quale headed to Vegas, where P...2020-06-2853 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #39: 'Survivor' Legend & Social Entrepreneur Ethan Zohn Visits!It is such an honor and privilege to welcome one of my all-time favorite Survivor winners, Ethan Zohn, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Ethan Zohn became a household name when he appeared on the third season of the long-running CBS Reality TV series: Survivor. Ethan outwitted, outlasted, and outplayed some of the show’s top players to become the Survivor: Africa winner. However, he ran into bad luck when he returned to 2004’s Survivor: All-Stars. Since his time on the show, Ethan blossomed as a social entrepreneur. In 2002, he co-founded Grassroots Soccer, where...2020-06-2438 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #37: Singer-Songwriter Anna Graceman Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Anna Graceman to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Anna Graceman became a household name when she first auditioned for America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s sixth season in 2011. After leaving the show, Anna received invitations appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and started her record label: Another Girl Records. In 2015, Anna’s song, “Treble Heart,” went viral on the musical.ly social media app. “Treble Heart” was sampled by Vice in “Steady 1234,” a collaboration with Jasmine Thomson and Skizzy Mars. Since its release, “Steady 1234” was streamed 100 million times. Anna Graceman...2020-06-1720 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #35: Singer-Songwriter Blake English Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Blake English to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Lady Gaga, Marilyn Manson, and the late David Bowie heavily influenced the Athens, Georgia native turned Los Angeles transplant. Besides these legendary performing artists, Blake English’s sound is heavily influenced by the cinematic horror universe. Case in point, he had a spider crawl out of his body in the “Sad Girls Dance Party” music video. The music video also received a nomination for “Best Song” in the 2020 Berlin Music Video Awards.In addition to releasing music, Blake English has...2020-06-1127 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #34: Singer-Songwriter Sarah Silva VisitsIt is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter, Sarah Silva, to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. When Sarah’s career began at 11-years-old when she became a breakout star on the Mexican version of 'American Idol': 'La Academia Kids.' After taking second in the competition, Sarah was cast as the titular character in the theatre play 'Miranda y Sus Dos Papas.' Fans and critics praised her work and recognized Sarah as an established musical theater actress.In 2017, Sarah Silva joined the Dosogas Team, a social media incubator. With their help, Sarah’s social...2020-06-0814 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #33: Singer-Songwriter Tiger Darrow Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Tiger Darrow to 'The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.'Tiger is an accomplished Brooklyn-based indie artist and cellist. She crafts her songs with intricate string arrangements and distorted beats that represent the dark-alternative pop world. Her music and voice are featured on several productions such as The Magicians, Robert Rodriguez’s Machete and Red 11, and Cathy Yan’s Dead Pigs. Tiger Darrow also opened for a diverse group of artists such as the Eagles, Edie Brickwell and the New Bohemians, and Ms. Erykah Badu. She also performed as a...2020-06-0323 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode 32: Singer-Songwriter Jessame Berry Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Jessame Berry to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jessame Berry comes from a legendary musical family as his father, Al, recently retired from being a bassist in Avril Lavigne’s band. He is also the great nephew of rock and roll music icon Chuck Berry. Just like his family, Jessame is building up his career in the music industry. He teamed up with Lost Kings on a new single, “Bad,” which was streamed over 15 million times worldwide. The song also reached number 11 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart. 2020-05-3120 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #30: Sarah Scoop founder Sarah Ruhlman Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome Sarah Scoop founder and editor, Sarah Ruhlman, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Sarah Ruhlman specializes in entertainment and lifestyle blogging. Throughout her career, Sarah has built a massive following through her website: Sarah Scoop. In addition to her take on blogging, she also specializes in a variety of topics ranging from lifestyle to entertainment.Readers can also find a plethora of recipes that Sarah and her team created a plethora of recipes for every picky eater. Some of the recipes include meals for breakfast, lunch, and di...2020-05-2117 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #29: Comedian Drew Lynch Visits!It is a pleasure to welcome comedian Drew Lynch to 'The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.' Drew Lynch became a household name when he auditioned for America’s Got Talent’s tenth anniversary season. His audition received Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer. That allowed him to perform at Radio City Music Hall. Week after week, Drew continued to deliver the laughs, and America awarded a place in the finals, where he walked away with the second-place prize.Since America’s Got Talent, Drew has entertained audiences around the country and the world. He has also s...2020-05-1821 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #27: Chris "Swaggy C" Williams & Bayleigh Dayton Visit!It is a pleasure to welcome Reality TV stars Chris “Swaggy C” Williams and Bayleigh Dayton to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Both Chris “Swaggy C” Williams and Bayleigh Dayton became household names when they entered the Big Brother 20 house. The duo fell in love during the show, but they were separated when a majority of the house evicted Swaggy C. Eventually, the two reunited at the Big Brother 20 finale, where Swaggy proposed to Bayleigh.Last year, the duo returned to Big Brother twice. First, Swaggy and Bayleigh joined forces with Brett Robinson and Winston Hi...2020-05-0420 min