Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

It is a pleasure to welcome back my friends, Thommy and Amelie, also known as The Clairvoyants, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Clairvoyants (Thommy Ten and Amelie van Tass) became household names when they appeared on America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s eleventh season in 2016. Their craft stunned the audiences and judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B.  After plac...

Canada’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 t o find Canada’s next superstar!    Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyacha r thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!   The CGT finale is...

Canada’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 t o 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!    The CGT finale is...

In the Summer of 2006, NBC aired America’s Got Talent (AGT) , a small talent show. Following hundreds of auditions in front of then-judges Piers Morgan, Brandy, and David Hasselhoff, fans chose singer Bianca Ryan to win the show’s inaugural season.  Little did everyone know how big of a phenomenon this show has become. Thousands of acts have auditioned in front of 12 judges and countless audience...

It is a privilege to welcome Tim Johnson, Jr., to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Philadelphia native Tim Johnson, Jr. has established himself as a dynamic singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. At just 10 years old, Johnson’s talents led him and his family to Las Vegas, where he landed the coveted role of Young Simba in  Disney’s The Lion King.   In 2018, T...

It is a pleasure to welcome international recording artist Victor Ray to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Born in Uganda and raised in Newcastle, England, Victor   started busking in high school and soon began writing songs rooted in his autobiographical yet resonant storytelling. Over the years, he’s amassed a global following and earned major acclaim from the likes of  The Observer...

A 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 a...

It is a privilege to welcome six-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alan G. Parker to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Before becoming a filmmaker, Alan worked as a press officer via Judy Totton Publicity and later in EMI’s catalogue department in London. At EMI, he worked with bands such as Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Stranglers. He also wrote for magazines and published boo...

Canada’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 a...

It is a privilege to welcome actress and filmmaker Christina Wren to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Audiences may recognize Christina from standout performance as Major Carrie Farris in blockbuster hits Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. She also starred as Vanessa (Half Sisters), Lusa (Lusa), Rudy Hadid-Robinson ( Hicksters), and L.A. Macabre (J.P. Cutler). She...

  It is a privilege to welcome back singer-songwriter and DJ Davis Mallory to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   Davis grew up singing in his church choir in Georgia and found his calling in creating music. He moved to New York City, where he studied at the Dubspot School of Electronic Music. Davis performed as a DJ throughout the club scene before migrating to the songwriting capital...

It is a privilege to welcome singer, musician, and author Jeff Michaels to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Whether his music is being played during some of television's most popular reality shows or inspiring people in the aftermath of Boston's worst terrorist attack, he has entertained fans with thought-provoking lyrics examining today's most significant social and political issues...

It is a privilege to welcome Kimberly McLeod to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Kimberly is the creator of  The Best Ideas for Kids. This platform provides busy parents, teachers, and childcare providers with ideas that entertain children and spark creativity and learning.  These ideas include DIY crafts, screen-free activities, recipes, and printable worksheets for hours.   She has...

It is an honor and a privilege to welcome back Ethan Zohn to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Ethan became a household name when he first appeared on  Survivor: Africa, the third season of the legendary US reality TV competition. He won seven challenges and the title of “Sole Survivor.” He appeared on Survivor: All-Stars, where he won four challenges but lasted only 21 days, and return...

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Annabel has a gift for crafting timeless music that speaks to the universal human experience. Her signature style—marked by poignant storytelling, honeyed melodies, and captivating vocals—takes listeners on a deeply emotional journey.   A graduate of t...

It is a privilege to welcome actress and writer Bibi Lucille to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Bibi is an award-winning actress who won the Women of the Future award, Starnow’s Rising Star Award, and Best Actress at the Island of Horror Film Festival.  Her career highlights include Trust (Prime Video) and Purgatory (Apple TV). I am Sophie, the winner of BAFTAS qualifying Flicker’s RI...

Planet Comicon Kansas City has wrapped up its 2025 edition! Thousands of pop culture aficionados traveled to the Kansas City Convention Center to meet some of their favorite celebrities, creators, and cosplay influencers. They also attended panels, took photos of their favorite cosplay creations, and bought merchandise and photo opportunities. Just as I did with the convention’s twenty-fifth-anniv...

Canada’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 first is singer Carsim...

It 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...

It is a privilege to welcome actor Matt DeAngelis as a guest for a special edition of 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...

It is a privilege to welcome author and content creator Marcus J. Anthony to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. It is also an honor that he is making his podcasting debut on my platform.  Marcus J. Anthony, an upcoming author from Dublin, Ireland, published the previous version of Love of Sacrifice before rebooting it into The World of Antheric. Some who have known Marcus from school fou...

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 o...

It is a pleasure to welcome Alana Muller, author, entrepreneur, and business relationship coach, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Alana is the best-selling author of the books  Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field for Master Networking, the anthology Growth – Deconstructing GRIT Collection, and the blog CoffeeLunchCoffee.com. Her work has also been featured on CNBC, Forbes, and Th...

It is a pleasure to welcome award-winning voice artist Colby Elliott to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Colby graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with bachelor’s degrees in Speech Communication/Theatre Arts, English (Literature emphasis), and Language Arts Education. He has worked as a freelance journalist, voice-over artist, and opera chorus cast member. In addition, Colby w...

A 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 n...