By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, everyone! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Hermoso by Benny Blanco Producer and songwriter Benny Blanco has found success crafting … [Continue reading]
Jake’s AGT Take – The Second Season 21 Live Performances
August 25, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, America’s Got Talent (AGT) started its live portion of Season 21! Fan favorites such as Luke Taleno and Royal Lasers rose to the occasion and were sent through to the Season 21 semifinals. Former … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take Podcast – Mike Manning Returns!
August 24, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor and producer Mike Manning back to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Television audiences first met Mike when he joined the cast of MTV’s … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take Podcast – Stephen Anderson
August 21, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome journalist Stephen Anderson to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Stephen is the co-founder and Chief Political Reporter of FRWD AXIS News. Like most media … [Continue reading]
AGT: Season 21 Goes LIVE!
August 18, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the first time this season, America’s Got Talent (AGT) went LIVE! Tonight, 11 acts competed for America’s votes. Which acts rose to the occasion? Did any acts receive an X from the judges (series creator … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Wendy Colonna
August 17, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Wendy Colonna to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. For nearly three decades, Wendy has written songs that explore the intersections of humanity, culture, and … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 14, 2026
August 13, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Before we get to the latest Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar's New Music Reviews, I want to acknowledge a special historic moment. On August 14, I released my first blog post. Little I did I know that this blog … [Continue reading]
Howie & Sofia CONCLUDE AGT S21 Judge Callbacks
August 11, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 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 … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take Podcast – Caldwell
August 10, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 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 … [Continue reading]
Simon & Mel B KICK START ‘AGT’ Judge Callbacks with Reunions
August 4, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 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 … [Continue reading]
