Simon Cowell Commands Final ‘AGT: Fantasy League’ Qualifiers

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT): Fantasy League’s qualifying rounds concluded as all the power held in the Got Talent creator’s hands. Did he take a page from judges Howie Mandel and Mel B’s books and steal an act? Or did Simon follow Heidi Klum’s example and award the Golden Buzzer to a loyal Team Simon […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Laura Bryna

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome recording artist Laura Bryna as the latest guest on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Based in Nashville and Los Angeles, Laura has spent much of the past year working with A-list collaborators like producer Damon Sharpe (a Grammy Award winner known for his work […]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of January 19, 2024

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s FIRST NEW MUSIC REVIEW of 2024! We got a lot of music to unpack, so let’s start this party! 11:11 by Chris Brown Chris Brown released his eleventh studio album, 11:11. The double album contains 22 songs. The R&B superstar showcases the magic that […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Ksenia

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast’s fifth anniversary season kick-off month continues! I am delighted to welcome comedian, rapper, and singer Ksenia as a guest! Russian-born and now Los Angeles-based, Ksenia began integrating her grand tongue-in-cheek comedy into her music, often poking fun at the cultural follies of her homeland while […]

Heidi Klum Strikes Back on Night 3 of ‘AGT: Fantasy League’

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com    America’s Got Talent (AGT): Fantasy League entered its third week of competition!    So far, some of Got Talent’s top acts have been recruited by the judges (Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum) to join their dream teams. We have seen fan favorites fall short and eliminated from the competition. […]

Jake’s Take EXCLUSIVE: Rock Me Amadeus Live!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is the first Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE of 2024! Rock Me Amadeus – Live! Co-producer and opera soprano Alyson Cambridge  returned to the podcast! She is back to promote the eagerly anticipated world premiere of the groundbreaking rock-meets-classical fusion concert experience, which is set to captivate audiences on Sunday, January […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Mike Lewis RETURNS!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I could not do the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast’s fifth anniversary season without inviting my honorary younger brother in the podcasting space, Mike Lewis, to record an episode. Mike hosts the Mike Lewis Podcast. Since his launch in March 2020, Mike has spoken with some of The Challenge’s most incredible cast members. From OGs including Beth […]

Howie Takes Control on Night 2 of ‘AGT: Fantasy League’

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Howie Mandel has taken control of AGT: Fantasy League!  Four of his acts – Kristy Sellers, Kseniya Simonova, Shadow Ace, and V. Unbeatable – all made it to the AGT: Fantasy League semifinals. Tonight, he had access to the Golden Buzzer! Did he advance a member of Team Howie to the finale? Or did […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Paulie Calafiore Returns!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome back my friend, reality TV star, two-time Challenge finalist, and the Ten Management founder Paulie Calafiore to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Paulie first made his way to Reality TV when he was cast on CBS’s Big Brother 18, where he won two HOHs and three Vetos before […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Ana Saia

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast’s Fifth Anniversary Season kickoff month continues! It is a pleasure to welcome Ana Saia to the podcast. Ana is a talented, comical influencer and the self-proclaimed “redheaded Latina.” She is joining the “no sabo” generation out to reclaim the term and inspire her over 3 […]

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