By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the second 2025 edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews! We have a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! NGL by JoJo The 2020s have been a renaissance for singer-songwriter Joanna “JoJo” Levesque. She competed in The Masked Singer, portrayed Satine […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Lenore Zann
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com A Note from Jacob: If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988. It was an honor to welcome award-winning actress and singer Lenore Zann to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. A ground-breaking artist and political trailblazer, Lenore Zann’s explosive career has spanned […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Taskmaster’s Greg Davies and Alex Horne
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Taskmaster presenters Greg Davies and Alex Horne to a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Taskmaster is a BAFTA-winning and International Emmy-nominated comedy entertainment show initially created by Alex Horne. Greg Davies stars as the all-powerful “Taskmaster” who, with the help […]
Jake’s Take Podcast: Brandon Lance Garnsey
Producer’s Note: This conversation took place before TikTok resumed operations in the United States following President-Elect Trump’s decision to delay the ban on the China-based social media app. By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome entertainment journalist and pop culture commentator Brandon Lance Garnsey to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of Jan. 10, 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2025! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny is one of the 2020s’ breakout music stars […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Derek Yates
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome actor and fitness trainer Derek Yates to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Derek made waves when he joined the iconic Peacock soap opera Days of Our Lives as Kerry, a mysterious and magnetic new character who weaved his way into Leo Stark’s (Greg […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Marcel Katz
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Marcel Katz to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Marcel founded the Art Plug, a vibrant hub where art transcends boundaries and ignites creativity. It is dedicated to fostering a dynamic global community of art enthusiasts, collectors, and creatives. The Art Plug Gallery provides […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Shawn Edwards
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast begins its sixth season!! I am honored to welcome Shawn Edwards, my friend, mentor, and award-winning journalist, as the season’s first guest! Shawn is one of the United States’ leading African American film critics. Known for his sharp insight and considerable knowledge of the […]
Jake’s Take’s with Jacob Elyachar: Best of 2024
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 2024 is winding down, and it’s time for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s annual Best of series! State of the Podcast: But first…let’s do the state of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! The fifth anniversary season has ended, and what a year! Our downloads were the best since 2021 […]













