By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Emmy-winning journalist Michael Mackie to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Michael Mackie is a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. (He’s not picky.) “I even got my degree in broadcasting from […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the second to last 2023 edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Welcome 2 Collegrove by 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne In 2016, rappers 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne released their first collaborative album, Collegrove. The album peaked […]
‘Masked Singer 10’ Celebrates Disco Night with Group A
November 29, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Masked Singer: Season 10 is back from its Thanksgiving break and is ready for Disco Night! The remaining Group A performers (Cow, Gazelle, and S’more) were fired up! Who stole the show and earned the first spot in the Season 10 finale? Which two performers were forced to join Tom Sandoval, […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Ezra Grey
November 26, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer Ezra Grey to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Ezra is no newcomer to the music industry. He composed, recorded, and toured internationally with numerous bands since he was 15-years-old. Ezra Grey has served as guitarist, bass player, and pianist for […]
Jake’s Take Podcast: Lauren Marcus
November 19, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome actress and singer Lauren Marcus to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Stephen Mosher of BroadwayWorld best described Lauren: “Take all the female rock stars you have known and loved and roll them up into one. Take, for instance, Linda Ronstadt’s soul, Tina Turner’s sexiness, Pat Benatar’s […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Review: Week of Nov. 17, 2023
November 17, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the Jake’s Take’s New Music Review of November 2023! We got A LOT of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Christmas with Brandy by Brandy R&B music icon Brandy dropped her eighth studio album and first-holiday record: Christmas with Brandy. The album features a combination of original […]
‘Masked Singer 10’ Celebrates ‘Trolls’ Night
November 15, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com DreamWorks Animation’s popular Trolls franchise invaded The Masked Singer. The remaining Group C performers (Anteater, Candelabra, and Donut) returned to the stage and sang tunes associated with the film franchise. However, the season’s final Wild Card performer, Cuddle Monster, decided to make their presence known and had other plans. Did Cuddle Monster advance to the […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Gabriella Raelyn
November 12, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Gabriella Raelyn to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in Denver, Colorado, Gabriella listened to 1980s pop icons, including The Cure, Depeche Mode, and Madonna, who would later heavily inspire her to create her music. She composes, sings, arranges, and produces all her […]
‘Masked Singer 10’ Celebrates One-Hit Wonders with Group C
November 8, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After a week off due to the World Series, The Masked Singer’s tenth anniversary season shifted into turbo! The FOX undercover celebrity singing competition returned to celebrate one-hit wonders! Tonight, a new group of contenders (Anteater, Candelabra, Donut, and Hibiscus) performed for their chance to perform in the Group C finale. Which performer […]
Jake’s Take Fourth Anniversary Podcast – Anne Trujillo
November 8, 2023 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast is celebrating its fourth anniversary! Thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast over the past four years. I also want to thank every single guest who took time out of their lives to sit down with me. To mark each […]
