Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

It is a pleasure to welcome actor, screenwriter, and director Max Talisman to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Growing up in Washington, DC, Max was always true to himself, and having a close relationship with his parents, he felt comfortable and supported to live his life in the arts and as an openly gay man. He started performing in the third grade and participated in musical theatre...

It is a pleasure to welcome Gerard Longo back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Gerard is the founder of the Underground Music Collective (UMC). The journey to the UMC’s founding started in the summer of 2013. He worked in New York City as a contractor at a major corporation, and the commute between New Jersey and NYC had burnt him out, so he looked for a creative outlet. One night i...

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Hunter Blair Ambrose to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast . Originally from New York and currently residing in Los Angeles, Hunter Blair Ambrose began displaying a profound love for the performing arts from the earliest years, starting at 5. What started as singing and studying music became formal vocal lessons, piano trai...

It is a pleasure to welcome Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Julian King as a guest on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Julian is a Philadelphia native, proud Aquarius, preacher’s kid with virtuoso vocals, dance moves to die for, and a skillful musician. In 2019, Julian auditioned for The Voice USA’s sixteenth season. His cover of Jon Bellion’s “All Time Low” received the attention of...

It is a privilege to welcome Reality TV OG Syrus Yarbrough as a guest on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast’s 230th milestone episode! Syrus made his Reality TV debut on MTV’s The Real World: Boston. Four years after the show finished, he had his first experience on the long-running competition series The Challenge. He won the Extreme Challenge as a part of Team Real World with Dan Renzi,...

For the first time in nine years (and making his Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast debut), I am so happy to welcome back to my platform – Micah LaCerte! Micah is the co-owner of the online personal training program Hitch Fit, the Hitch Fit transformation gym, with his wife, Diana Chaloux LaCerte. The Hitch Fit Online Plan has helped clients worldwide with customized nutrition plans and worko...

It is a pleasure to welcome photographer Lucas Xu to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast . Lucas will debut in the United States with his innovative photographer exhibit from July 15 to July 29, 2023, at 1350 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. Experimenting with multiple approaches, techniques, software, and artistic practices, Lucas Xu shares his passion for understanding cultu...

It is a privilege to welcome TV personality, writer, and producer Kara Alloway to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! After graduating from Canada’s McGill University, Kara was hired by Conde Nast’s ALLURE Magazine in Los Angeles. Under the tutelage of ALLURE founder Linda Wells, she worked as an assistant West Coast Editor. Kara quickly became known for her writing contributions, sharing her...

It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Lisa De Angelis to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Lisa is a firecracker, quickly cementing herself as one of country music's most unique, exciting voices today. A Southern Gothic base, hints of Justin Townes Earle, Shakey Graves, and Townes Van Zandt, Sierra Ferrell lashings, and Ennio Morricone dusting make...

It is a pleasure to welcome Angel City Chorale's Artistic Director and Conductor, Sue Fink, to Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 1993, Sue brought together 18 singers at McCabe's Guitar Shop to form the Angel City Chorale. Now in its 30th year among the premier choral groups in Southern California, Angel City Chorale is proud to represent the spirit and diversity of Los Angeles in its me...

It is a pleasure to welcome radio personality Dave O to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Dave O began his radio career in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he worked on the weekend overnight shift on the number one radio station KFRX at 16 years old. He continued to work on air throughout college before beginning his full-time radio career in the Top 30 market of Charlotte, Nort...

Author’s Note: My conversation with Raymond Salgado was previously recorded before it was announced that he would be competing in Canada’s Got Talent: Season Two semifinals. Canada’s Got Talent (CGT): Season Two Judges Auditions are over! Judges Howie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall, Lilly Singh, and host Lindsay Ell have seen hundreds of acts audition for a spot in the CGT: Season Two s...

Canada’s Got Talent (CGT)’s sophomore season’s Judges Auditions continue! Hundreds have traveled across Canada to impress judges Howie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall, and Lilly Singh that they are worthy of winning CGT ! Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar wants to thank the Canada’s Got Talent team for allowing me to welcome some of my favorite acts from the Judges’ Auditions. Singer Maya...

It is an honor and privilege to welcome Teck Holmes to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Teck became a household name when he appeared on the eighth season of MTV's iconic Reality TV show The Real World: Hawaii. Following his appearance on The Real World: Hawaii, he appeared on Challenge 2000, on Team Real World as they faced off against Team Road Rules, which consisted of show legends...

Canada’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 l...

Canada’s Got Talent: Season Two (CGT) Judges’ Auditions continue! Hundreds of acts from across Canada auditioned for judges Howie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall, and Lilly Singh. Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is grateful to the CGT team for allowing me to have the opportunity to welcome my favorite acts who auditioned for the judges. The Quebec-based Conversion Dance Crew is the lates...

Author’s Note: If you or anyone you know are suffering from a mental health crisis, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline . It is a pleasure to welcome Rebecca Folsom to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Rebecca believes every lyric, note, and musical collaboration carries the capability to change the world. With her tender ballads to full...

Canada’s Got Talent: Season Two (CGT) 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. Magic Ben is the latest act to visit...

It is a pleasure to welcome Dan Walsh to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in North St. Louis, Missouri, Dan began comedy in 2004 while deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. During downtime, Dan would perform for fellow Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors to maintain morale. Dan also spent 14 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit, which helped form...

Canada'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 th...

Canada'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. Beatrice Love is the secon...

Power 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 Jak...

pleasure to welcome Gerard Longo to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Gerard is the founder of the Underground Music Collective (UMC). The journey to the UMC’s founding started in the summer of 2013. He worked in New York City as a contractor at a major corporation, and the commute between New Jersey and NYC had burnt him out, so he looked for a creative outlet. One night in August, he...

Canada'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. Geneviève Côté is the firs...

It is a pleasure to welcome recording artist Philmon Lee to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Surrounded by musicians in his family, Philmon picked up multiple instruments as a kid in the small town of LaGrange, Georgia, developing his skills in piano, guitar, and drums. He cut his teeth on tour with his dad and cultivated his vocals through constant practice. Under the influence of eve...