Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

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. Last week, Simon and Mel B conducted their Judges’ Callbacks and sent eight acts into the live shows.  Tonight, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara held court at their respective Judges’ Callbacks locations – his podcast studio and The...

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 that shaped him. Raised in a diverse community and grounded in values of respect, hard work, and authenticity, Caldwell found his rhythm early, picking up the drums at age five and turning to songwriting during high school. The spark...

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 America’s votes, but also gave multiple acts the chance to present themselves in front of the judges (and their guests) one final time if they were undecided. From the Vegas Rounds to the Judge Cuts,  AGT’s Middle Round created unfor...

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 suffering many years of trauma and abuse, Hilary made the decision that she could no longer deal with those demons alone. On May 9, 1997, she reached out to a mentor who offered her solutions and a way of life to help her recover on...

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 popular MTV reality competition series, ‪ The Challenge , since Final Reckoning and many of its spin-offs, including T he Challenge: All Stars, The Challenge: USA, and The Challenge: World Championship . Drew also gave fans crash cours...

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 (judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell).  Only 10 lucky individuals received the automatic ticket to the Season 21 live shows, courtesy of the Golden Buzzers from the judges and host Terry Crews....

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 the frontman for the Belgian rock band K’s Choice with his brother Gert. The band grew in popularity in Belgium, the Netherlands, and across Europe and toured across the United States with Alanis Morissette, the Indigo Girls, Tonic...

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 paleontology before she could even spell it. Growing up in Kansas City, she was surrounded by fossiliferous limestones and spent hours searching for marine invertebrate fossils. Her excitement about being the first human to see a...

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 final chance to impress the judges (series creator Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara).   However, the judges and host Terry Crews used up all their Golden Buzzers! But did an act receive one final Golden Buzzer?  Li...

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 Angeles, Jason has built a reputation for bold, unexpected performances that blend humor, humanity, and fearless authenticity. A self-described insecure Jewish kid who found refuge in performance, he credits Barbra Streisand in Fun...

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, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell – has not only been searching for the next $1M winner but also getting competitive in selecting Golden Buzzer acts.   Terry, Simon, Mel B, and Howie have already completed their sear...

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 University and landed at Allure in Los Angeles, where she worked as the Assistant West Coast Editor, reporting to editor Linda Wells. Her early work focused on beauty and fashion through a journalistic lens, pairing rigorous cultura...

America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Judges’ Auditions returned after its Fourth of July celebration! Since the Judges’ Auditions began, the entire on-air team (Host Terry Crews, Judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara & show creator Simon Cowell) has raced each other to award acts the Golden Buzzer, which entitled the recipients a spot in the Season 21 Live Shows.   Before the episode aire...

It is a privilege to welcome the iconic deaf swimmer and Reality TV personality Matt Klotz as a guest on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Matt discovered his passion for swimming at an early age and went on to compete for Louisiana State University.  He went on to make his debut in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Bulgaria, where he claimed two gold medals in the men’s 100m and 200m ba...

Liam, who is known as the Masked Singer Homie, makes his first appearance on T he Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! He is a content creator, podcast host, and blogger from the UK who has been doing content online for over a year. Liam was inspired to do it after watching other content creators online review some of the shows he was interested in. On this live edition of The Jake's Take with...

A Note from Jacob:  Portions of this podcast feature clips from films and live broadcasts. I do not own any of these clips. These clips are the property of their respective owners.   Happy Birthday, America!   To commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday and the 95th anniversary of its recognition as the official National Anthem of the United States, Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is revealing the...

It is a privilege to welcome Beaver Fleming to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Starting out in Knoxville, Tennessee, Beaver has traveled all over the world competing and winning events at skateboarding’s highest level. He creates multiple world tricks and is an official touring cast member of the Nitro Circus! With a heart and passion for helping others live their dreams, he frequen...

America’s Got Talent (AGT) is in the process of its search for its latest $1 million winner!   During the first three weeks of the Season 21 Judges Auditions, the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B) have fought at times to give acts the Golden Buzzer. So far, the former Deal or No Deal host has used both his Golden Buzzers on rapper Luke Taleno and magician troupe Hundred...

It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Alanna Sterling to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Hailing from Montreal, Alanna Sterling is a gender fluid artist who advocates for mental illness and the LGBTQ+ community. Battling bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, Sterling’s music has always been a vessel for self-expression used to navigate life’s adversities. Unbound by one ge...

It is a privilege to welcome recording artist Vince Montage to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. At just 20 years old, Vince has already written over 500 songs and collaborated with heavyweights like Polo G and Scott Storch (Credits include 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Beyoncé), but nothing he's made has been quite like this. On May 8th, he released "Fleeting," his debut single and the opening...

Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is commemorating Pride Month! According to Britannica, “Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals!   I am delighted to welcome singer-songwriter Abby Nissenbaum to the Jake’s Ta...

It is a privilege to welcome Rebecca Roberts and Kurt Szarka to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Rebecca began her career as a singer and a dancer for Katherine Jenkins’ Believe: Live from the O2 concert. She started in shorts such as Always at Home and Altered Memories before moving on to films such as Pompeii and Life. Rebecca also lent her voice as various characters in the Assass...

America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back with its twenty-first search for talent!     Last week, host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B held court at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the first set of Judges’ Auditions. For the first time ever,  3 GOLDEN BUZZERS were handed out on the Season Premiere!   Tonight, another group of hopefuls auditioned for the chanc...

It’s a Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE! Union Station Kansas City welcomed an international exhibition just in time for its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  They are the hosts of the North American Premiere of The Berlin Wall. A World Divided.   Presented by Chase, this exhibition offers a timely opportunity to reflect on freedom, division, and human stories of the Cold War tha...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!   America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its twenty-first season! Host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell (who celebrates ten years at the Judges’ Desk), Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B are looking for the next big act in America!  For the first time ever, the Season 21 Premiere handed out  THREE GOLDEN BUZZERS! Which acts received the coveted life...