Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

JIMMY Week continues on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   We are welcoming the creative minds behind the 2026 biopic JIMMY.  Co-produced and directed by Aaron Burns, the film is the untold true story of America’s most beloved actor, James “Jimmy” Stewart, and the iconic role that saved him.  From winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in The Philadelphia Story to enlisting in the U....

It’s JIMMY Week on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   This week, we are welcoming the creative minds behind the 2026 biopic JIMMY. Co-produced and directed by Aaron Burns, the film is the untold true story of America’s most beloved actor, James Stewart, and the iconic role that saved him.  From winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in The Philadelphia Story to enlisting and becoming...

Surprise!! I am delighted to share my latest collaboration with my friend, Marcus J. Anthony, EliteMJ_TV!    Marcus’s Elite-Verse has blossomed since he released the first episode of Pokémon: The Next Generation on February 21, 2024. The show takes place a decade after Ash Ketchum won the Pokémon World Championship and follows his biggest fan – Mark Masters, a Johto native who wants to follow in h...

It is a privilege to welcome SHOOP as a guest on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The PA-born and L.A.-based artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist stretches the boundaries of pop with his bare hands, leaning on an uncompromising no-fucks-given approach powered by live instrumentation, airtight songcraft, and a whole lot of attitude.  After graduating college, the Harr...

It is a pleasure to welcome Sydney Segal to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! The Beverly Hills native-turned-New York City transplant began her Reality TV journey on  Survivor 41. She was part of the dominant Luvu tribe, which avoided Tribal Council throughout the pre-merge portion of the game. After the apparent merge, Sydney won immunity, but a twist allowed eventual winner Erika Cas...

It is a pleasure to welcome Jennifer Fraser to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Jennifer is the creative and driving force behind Creative Canine Productions, bringing over four decades of experience in canine training, performance, and innovation. She is the first to develop and execute the integration of elite canine performance with acrobatics, dance, and theatrical staging at thi...

Happy Halloween Season, everyone!   This year, I have the privilege of welcoming the cast and creative team of the rising YouTube horror trivia game show, Better Luck Than Chuck, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Produced by Scotchworthy Productions and created by Tony Wash and Meredith Tummillo, Better Luck Than Chuck stars Alexis Allotta as the Widow, the self-proclaimed “Witties...

It is a privilege to welcome Atlanime Fest founder Tolden “Troop” Williams and CMO and Managing Partner Eli Watkins to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Atlanime Fest celebrates Black identity and expression through anime. For a generation of Black fans raised on Dragon Ball Z, Naruto , and Atlanta rap, anime was never just something they watched. It shaped how they dress, how they ta...

It is a pleasure to welcome Buzz Lear to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   Buzz is the creator and host of The Vertical Buzz,  a weekly media platform dedicated exclusively to the rapidly growing world of vertical entertainment.  A veteran television host, actor, voice artist, and media professional with decades of experience in front of the camera, Buzz has appeared in more than 40 v...

A Note from Jacob: It is hard to believe that this is the 450th  milestone episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!  Thank you to all my incredible guests who took time out of their schedules to share their stories with my audience and the amazing publicists who trusted my platform.  I also want to thank you, my loyal listeners, for listening and watching each episode!  Cheers to an...

It is a privilege to welcome recording artist Trey Calloway to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   North Carolina-grown and Nashville-based, Trey grew up singing in church and was a seasoned performer by the age of ten. Although southern and contemporary gospel were his first musical loves, as a teen, Trey developed a deep understanding and passion for the rocking, boot-stomping storyte...

This is it! Months ago, the America’s Got Talent (AGT) on-air team (Judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and franchise creator Simon Cowell) began their twenty-first search for their next $1 million champion.    After 14 Golden Buzzers, heartbreaking eliminations, and shocking results, we have our ten finalists! This is the most diverse set of finalists that we have seen in years! We have tw...

It’s a Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE! It is a privilege to welcome Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller to the podcast!   Giselle is the director of the upcoming film The Musical, which Alexander Heller wrote. The movie stars Tony Award-winning actor Will Brill as Doug Liebowitz, a frustrated playwright and middle school drama teacher.  Doug’s ex-girlfriend, Abigail (Gillian Jacobs), t...

America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 is nearing the homestretch! After four weeks of quarterfinals, America has voted through 12 distinct acts into the Semifinals! Which acts rose to the occasion and delivered a performance worthy of America’s votes, and will join all four Live Golden Buzzer acts (Hundred Fingers, Nene Royal, Lai Neolle, and Unitree) in next week’s live finale? Listen on to find...

I am delighted to welcome back my friend, GOHT Media founder and Zach Nichols Podcast co-host Pierre Bacall, to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Pierre is the Chief Executive Officer of GOHT Media, a Detroit, Michigan-based media company.  He is also the co-host of The Zach Nichols Podcast ,   where he discusses the latest news in the Challenge   universe with his longtime friend and s...

It is a privilege to welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, Emmy-winning actor, director, filmmaker, and host Yuval David, to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Yuval has won over 100 international film festival awards. His creative mantra "to entertain, uplift and inspire" shapes his approach to “storytelling with boldness, vulnerability, and authenticity in representing charact...

  She’s back! Longtime AGT judge Heidi Klum rejoined the show and filled in for series creator Simon Cowell, as he is recovering from back surgery.  She reunited with fellow show veterans Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk!  For many longtime fans of the NBC talent competition, tonight felt like the finale as  America’s Got Talent pulled a Britain’s Got Talent (BGT).   Acro...

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 creator, and singer Michael Valdes to  The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Michael Valdes is a New York–based actor–singer, writer, theatre-maker, and multidisciplinary storyteller creating original work across stage, scr...

UPI reported that Saturday Night Live icon Kenan Thompson is filling in for Simon Cowell, while the Got Talent creator is recovering from back surgery.    This is not the first time Kenan has filled in for Simon; longtime AGT fans know that the All That alum was a guest judge in 2020.  Now, Kenan joined Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.  Tonight, a third set of acts (incl...

It is a thrill to welcome back one of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s original guests, the impeccable James Sismanes, to the podcast!   James Sismanes is an award-winning audio and visual storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. A small business owner by day ( ImagiWorks Agency ,  Vision One Technologies ) and a full-time creative by night, James is a multi-dimensional make-believer and dreamer of...

Last week, America’s Got Talent (AGT) started its live portion of Season 21! Fan favorites such as Luke Taleno and Royal Lasers rose to the occasion and were sent through to the Season 21 semifinals.  Former standouts such as Ashford Sanders, Cris Sosa, James & Marina, and the Jesse White Tumbling Team fell to the pressure.   Recently, multiple media outlets, including Parade & TMZ, report...

It is an honor to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor and producer Mike Manning back to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Television audiences first met Mike when he joined the cast of MTV’s legendary Reality TV series, The Real World: D.C. After completing filming, he dove into the entertainment industry. He appeared on Crash & Bernstein, Hawaii Five-0, Major Crimes, Teen Wolf, T...

It is a privilege to welcome journalist Stephen Anderson to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Stephen is the co-founder and Chief Political Reporter of FRWD AXIS News. Like most media organizations, FRWD AXIS News keeps up with the times in entertainment, current events, and other sections found in most outlets.  They are wholly independent and aim to deliver meaningful stories from tho...

For the first time this season, America’s Got Talent (AGT) went LIVE! Tonight, 11 acts competed for America’s votes. Which acts rose to the occasion? Did any acts receive an X from the judges (series creator Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara)? Listen on to find out! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/supp...

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 intersections of humanity, culture, and resilience. A graduate of Louisiana's Scholars' College, she has released nine studio albums, toured nationally and internationally, earned a Coca-Cola sync placement reaching millions, and shared st...