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 Take’s Podcast: Laura Bryna Returns!
August 25, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am delighted to welcome back singer-songwriter Laura Bryna to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Nashville-based country rock artist continues her rise as one of the most exciting voices in today’s music scene. Known for her powerhouse vocals, larger-than-life presence, and raw, emotional storytelling, Laura blends bold country […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 22, 2025
August 21, 2025 By
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! STAR LINE by Chance the Rapper Chance the Rapper released his second album, STAR LINE. The Chicago native’s latest project draws inspiration from his travels to Ghana and Jamaica, as well […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Season 20 Live Shows Begin
August 21, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season is going live! 44 acts will compete for the country’s votes to win the long-running NBC talent show’s top prize of $1 million! Throughout the quarterfinals, the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B) will have the chance to advance one […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Tim Cummings
August 18, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome award-winning writer Tim Cummings to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Tim is the author of the multiple-award-winning coming-of-age novel, Alice the Cat, published by Fitzroy Books. It was chosen as an American Book Awards ‘Best Book’ Finalist for 2023, received a Bronze Medal […]
Jake’s AGT Take: EP 10 – Birthday Party & Acts to Watch
August 14, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season! Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk. NBC’s long-running talent competition celebrated its […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Nadia Younes
August 11, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Nadia Younes to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Nadia is an independent recording artist, songwriter, and dancer from Saratoga, CA. Before stepping into pop and R&B, Nadia studied classical music and performed in Operas and musical theatre while also training in ballet […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! “Heaven On Their Minds” by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber & Adam Lambert Recently, Adam Lambert played the iconic role of Judas in the Hollywood Bowl production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and […]
Jake’s AGT Take –Ep. 9: Auditions End & Meet Your Top 44
August 7, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season! Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk. The auditions ended on Tuesday and […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Mitch Silpa
August 4, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am so excited to welcome actor and writer Mitch Silpa to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast as part of our milestone 380th episode. The Los Angeles native has a rich history in the entertainment industry. At 14, he won over $20,000 on a kids’ week episode of Card […]
