Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

Michael Valdes TALKS ‘Anemone,’ Hot Jewish Energy + Broadway | JTWJE EP 446

An update from Jacob: Since recording our podcast, John Galliano has bowed out of the 2027 Met Gala Exhibit. It is a thrill to welcome actor, activist, author, content

Jake’s AGT Take – Kenan Thompson Guest Judges

UPI reported that Saturday Night Live icon Kenan Thompson is filling in for Simon Cowell, while the Got Talent creator is recovering from back surgery.    This is not th

James Sismanes RETURNS + TALKS- Embracing A.I. + Michael | JTJWE EP 445

It is a thrill to welcome back one of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s original guests, the impeccable James Sismanes, to the podcast!   James Sismanes is an award-winn

Jake’s AGT Take – Season 21 Live Shows Continue & Simon’s Exit

Last week, America’s Got Talent (AGT) started its live portion of Season 21! Fan favorites such as Luke Taleno and Royal Lasers rose to the occasion and were sent throug

Mike Manning RETURNS + TALKS Emmy Nomination & ‘Beyond The Gates’ Success | JTWJE EP 444

It is an honor to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor and producer Mike Manning back to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Television audiences first met Mik

STEPHEN ANDERSON TALKS FRWD AXIS News, the White House & ‘AGT’ | JTWJE EP 443

It is a privilege to welcome journalist Stephen Anderson to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Stephen is the co-founder and Chief Political Reporter of FRWD

Jake’s AGT Take- Season 21 Goes LIVE!

For the first time this season, America’s Got Talent (AGT) went LIVE! Tonight, 11 acts competed for America’s votes. Which acts rose to the occasion? Did any acts receiv

Wendy Colonna TALKS Wavemakers Women + Music & ‘Banned’ | JTWJE EP 442

It is a pleasure to welcome Wendy Colonna to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   For nearly three decades, Wendy has written songs that explore the intersecti

Howie & Sofia CONCLUDE AGT S21 Judge Callbacks

America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Live Shows start next week!   However, we have one more edition of Judges’ Callbacks before NBC reveals the entire lineup of acts.

Caldwell TALKS “F.S.U,” Fivio Foreign, & Chad Kroeger Inspiration | JTWJE EP 441

It is a privilege to welcome country music recording artist Caldwell to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Caldwell's sound is as raw and real as the life th

Simon & Mel B KICK START ‘AGT’ Judge Callbacks with Reunions

America’s Got Talent (AGT) brought an element fans have been missing for ages – the Middle Round. The middle round not only introduced acts who would be competing for Am

Hilary Roberts TALKS Recovery Advocacy & Red Song Foundation | JTWJE EP 440

It is a privilege to welcome Hilary Roberts to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Hilary is a singer-songwriter who is a phoenix rising from the ashes. After

Drew Angelman RETURNS + PREVIEWS 'The Challenge- Cutthroat' | LIVE

Angelcake Entertainment's Drew Angelman returned to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Drew is the creator of ‪Angelcake Entertainment! He has covered the popu

Jake’s AGT Take – Meet Your Season 21 Live Acts

The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Judges Auditions are over!   Throughout the past seven weeks, hundreds of acts auditioned in front of the show’s on-air team (j

SAM BETTENS TALKS K’S Choice & Country Americana | JTWJE EP 439

It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter and transgender Belgian/American artist Sam Bettens to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Sam began his career as

Kallie Moore PREVIEWS ‘EONS- Life & Death on Pangea’ | JTWJE EP 438

It is a privilege to welcome paleontologist, science communicator, and Kansas City native Kallie Moore to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Kallie has loved

Jake’s AGT Take- The Final Round of Season 21 Auditions

America’s Got Talent (AGT) entered its final round of the Season 21 Judges Auditions! Tonight, the last set of hopefuls entered the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for one fin

Jason Stuart TALKS ‘Redlining’, Stand-Up Comedy, & SAG-AFTRA LGBTQ Committee | JTWJE 437

It is a privilege to welcome actor, stand-up comic, and LGBTQ+ activist Jason Stuart to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in the Bronx and raised in Los

Jake’s AGT Take- Season 21 Auditions Enter Round 6

America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twenty-first season is nearing the homestretch of Judges’ Auditions.   The show’s on-air team – host Terry Crews, judges Howie Mandel, Mel B

Kara Alloway RETURNS + TALKS ‘The Traitors Canada’ | JTWJE EP #436

It is a privilege to welcome the fantastic Kara Alloway back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   Kara began her media career after graduating from McGill U