By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome actor Bryan James to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. A California native, Bryan James grew up all over the state, living everywhere from San Francisco to San Diego. James did a lot of theatre growing up in different areas of the state. When […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Veterans Day 2025 – Yeremi Hykel
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar salutes all the veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. It is a pleasure to welcome Yeremi Hykel to the podcast! A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Yeremi first appeared on Reality TV on The Amazing […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Mike Manning
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor and a privilege to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor, producer, and writer Mike Manning to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Television audiences first met Mike when he joined the cast of MTV’s legendary Reality TV series, The Real World: D.C. After completing filming, he dove into […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Meet the Season 20 Winner!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s 20th Anniversary Season has concluded! Earlier this year, thousands of acts auditioned for the chance to impress producers. Only a select few were invited by show producers to appear in front of veteran judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B. 10 acts received an […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 15: The Season 20 Semifinals
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season is winding down! We are closing in on the finale, and 11 acts vied for the right to join Steve Ray Ladson, Mama Duke, Micah Palace, and Team Recycled in the hunt to inherit Richard Goodall’s crown and sash. AGT Insider dropped that the […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 14: Howie Mandel Takes Control
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway! Already, Mama Duke, Steve Ray Ladson, and Micah Palace have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers! On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals. Also, Howie Mandel awarded the fourth live Golden […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Ben “The Bane Davis”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome Ben “The Bane” Davis as a guest on this special The Challenge edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Ben is an extreme sports broadcaster who provides play-by-play for UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, and Misfits Boxing. Recently, he made his Reality TV debut […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Episode 13 – Jessica Sanchez Takes the Stage
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway! Already, Mama Duke and Steve Ray Ladson have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers! On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals. Also, Simon Cowell awarded Micah Palace […]
Jake’s AGT Take- Episode 12: Mama Duke Gets the Gold
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 20 live shows are underway! Each week, a new set of quarterfinalists battle it out for America’s votes. At stake are three spots in the Season 20 semifinals! However, one act will advance to the 20th anniversary season’s live finale thanks to the Golden Buzzer! […]














Jake’s AGT Take: Talking Season 20 with AGT Time Podcast
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am delighted to welcome back Cody L. Patterson and his fellow co-hosts, AGT Commenter and Jay Bock, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Together with their colleagues Ryan “Minnesota Ryan” Rivard and Stephen Michael, this trio has covered the long-running NBC talent competition. On this post-season episode of […]