Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

It is a pleasure to welcome Alan Locher as a guest on the latest episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Alan began his career as a Page for ABC-TV before joining the Walt Disney Studios in film promotions, leading to his niche in publicity. In Alan’s eight-year tenure at Disney, he worked closely with talent and studio executives on marketing more than 200 films. Following Disne...

Welcome to the Jake's Take's with Jacob Elyachar's Best of 2020 to 2024 series! The first entry in this series is my Top 40 Got Talent Golden Buzzer performances! I picked out 40 acts that received the Golden Buzzer throughout America's Got Talent, Australia's Got Talent, Britain's Got Talent, Canada's Got Talent, France's Got Talent, and Das SuperTalent (Germany's Got Talent) . The selections als...

It is a privilege to welcome Khemuni “Muni” Norodom to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Muni spent his childhood in his home country of Cambodia. Upon graduating from the International School of Phnom Penh, he traveled to Malaysia and Germany to study in their capital cities.  It did not take long before he caught the acting bug.  Following his uncle, King Sihamoni, who worked as a C...

It is a privilege to welcome actor John Hickman to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   John had always been interested in acting, but it wasn’t until he won the opportunity to play a part in True Blood that he realized it was a path for him. His first scene on the HBO series turned into several more, and soon he became a part of Joe Manganiello’s “wolf pack,” which included the opportun...

It is a privilege to welcome SWMRS (Max, Cade, and Cole Becker) to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   SWMRS is not just a band—it's a California-born brotherhood fueled by punk energy, catchy hooks, and electrifying performances. Max and Cole Becker kicked off this wild journey as teenagers, and for the past 15 years, they have been building a fiercely loyal, ride-or-die fanbase while...

It is a privilege to welcome Saturday Night Network founder and host Jon Schneider to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   In September 2020, Jon launched the Saturday Night Network (SNN) , offering insight into NBC’s long-running live show  Saturday Night Live (SNL).  SNN  has become a top-charting North American TV Review podcast network that features rotating roundtables starring crit...

Five years ago, I launched a new venture: The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The podcast welcomed guests from across the entertainment and lifestyle industries.   The guests have ranged from Emmy-winning journalists such as Anne Trujillo, Elex Michaelson, and Michael Mackie and best-selling authors Barbara Jo Jenkins and fit2fat2fit’s Drew Manning to reality TV legends such as Beth Stola...

It is a thrill to welcome alternative pop artist Demi the Daredevil to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Hailing from El Paso, Texas, Jeff Azar, AKA Demi the Daredevil, went from being the drummer to being a singer after the original lead singer, Jovan Ortiz, suddenly passed away. With this loss and his mental health struggles as a catalyst, Jeff reimagined the band’s identity into an evo...

It is a privilege to welcome Jacob Hollabaugh to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Jacob is known as  The Challenge Historian , and since 2021, he has kept track of MTV’s long-running Reality TV competition, The Challenge. If it’s happening in The Challenge universe, Jacob will be discussing it on his platform, whether it's past, present, or future. Fans can find episode recaps, cast...

It is a privilege to welcome news personality Bill Hurrelbrink to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Bill got his start as the Program Director for the Manhattan Broadcasting Company in Manhattan, Kansas from 2002 to 2006 before moving to Kansas City to become the Traffic Producer and Reporter at WDAF-TV FOX 4 News in 2008, where he worked there until 2013.    He left television to wor...

It is a privilege to welcome Emmy award-winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.     Kristi’s films have premiered at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals, have been released in theaters worldwide, and screened on platforms including ABC, CBS, Discovery, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, MAX, Netflix, and PBS.   Her 2016 HBO film Solitary, an unflinching exploration of l...

It is the 325th episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each one of you who have downloaded or streamed this podcast. Your support means the world to me.  And to the incredible guests who have shared their stories, and the publicists and teams who have trusted my brand, I am truly grateful.   I am beyond thrilled to welcome one of my f...

It is a privilege to welcome legendary composer, producer, and saxophonist Boney James to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Boney’s musical journey began when he picked up the clarinet at eight and switched to the saxophone at 10.  His family moved from New Rochelle, New York, to Los Angeles when he was 14.  In the City of Angels, Boney James joined his first band and attended the Uni...

It is a privilege to welcome Cody, Ryan, and Stephen hosts of AGT Time Pod, the popular America’s Got Talent fancast, to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   The trio alongside AGTCommentator and Jay Bock share their thoughts on the long running NBC Reality TV  summer talent competition. When the show is not on the air, the group rewatches old seasons.   On this edition of  The Jake’s Ta...

It is an honor and privilege to welcome singer-songwriter and performer Liv Warfield to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   A former track star and gymnast, Peoria, Illinois-born Liv Warfield began building her legend in Portland, Oregon. Despite having no formal background in singing, she gained the respect of local superstars and became an icon in her own right. While she takes cues f...

It is a privilege to welcome actress and dancer Sarah Alexandra Marks to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Sarah was born in Essex, England. She trained as a dancer, going on to perform at prestigious venues, most notably the Royal Opera House.  She transitioned to screen acting and appeared on various television shows, including Kosmos, The Midnight Hour, and Doctor Who: Fractured Ti...

It is a privilege to welcome Lark to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Lark is a fearless and dynamic indie-pop artist from Australia whose unmistakable style is influenced by the icons of her upbringing. Growing up, the boldness of 1984 Madonna, the glamour and attitude of KISS, and the infectious melodies of Swedish pop created a musical foundation that continues to shape her artistic...

It is a privilege to welcome Branden + James’ Branden James and James Clark back and welcome Effie Passero to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Branden James began his career singing in residence at New York City’s Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He appeared in concert at the Hollywood Bowl, the Lincoln Center, and London’s Trafalgar Square and g...

It is a privilege to welcome author, coffee addict, podcast host, and speaker Isaac Mashman to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Hailing from a single-parent home that fell on the lower end of the economic spectrum, Isaac grew up seeing and understanding what the lack of money and vision would result in. Atypical to many "modern" stories, Isaac was a top 10 student in his class and wa...

It is a privilege to welcome indie pop sensation (and fellow Kansas Citian) Lily Kincade to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Lily's unique approach to fan engagement, characterized by her boundless charisma and savvy yet sincere use of social media, has formed an incredible bond with her fans over the years. Unlike some artists who take offense at comparisons, Lily Kincade embraces t...

It is a privilege to welcome stand-up comedian Ahir Shah to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   On August 12, 2024, Ahir announced that he would be making his Netflix debut. He would bring his 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show ENDS to the streaming service. The special will feature material focused on family, history, immigration, marriage, politics, sacrifice, and beans. The sta...

It is a privilege to welcome online transformation coach and Reality TV star Jenny West to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Jenny was first introduced to international audiences when she debuted on ITV's Survival of the Fittest's inaugural season . The show focused on young men and women who traveled to a South African savanna and competed in physical and mental challenges against ea...

It is a pleasure to welcome actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist Katie Cleary to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Katie first burst onto the scene when she competed on the first season of America’s Next Top Model. After finishing the show and completing her Business and Marketing degree at Carthage University, she moved to Los Angeles. Within weeks of arriving in the City of Angels...

It is a privilege to welcome music duo Fox and Bones to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort, known as Fox and Bones, have been igniting stages since 2016.  Their infectious blend of Americana charm has graced international platforms alongside notable acts like Rayland Baxter, The Dead South, ZZ Ward, The Talbott Brothers, and Horse Feathers. Rooted in genu...

It is a pleasure to welcome singer, songwriter, and guitarist Kyle Daniel to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Kyle Daniel's music is a unique blend of classic Southern rock and modern country, a fusion that appeals to a wide range of music lovers. His blue-collar sound resonates in rock clubs, honky-tonks, and everywhere in between. At the heart of this distinctive sound is a guitar...