By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome back one of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s original guests, the impeccable James Sismanes, to the podcast! James Sismanes is an award-winning audio and visual storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. A small business owner by day (ImagiWorks Agency, Vision One Technologies) and a full-time creative by night, […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 28, 2026
August 27, 2026 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! Hermoso by Benny Blanco Producer and songwriter Benny Blanco has found success crafting blockbuster smashes for Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, and Rihanna. Now, the “Call Me When You Break […]
Jake’s AGT Take – The Second Season 21 Live Performances
August 25, 2026 By
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 standouts such as Ashford Sanders, Cris Sosa, James & Marina, and the Jesse White Tumbling […]
Jake’s Take Podcast – Mike Manning Returns!
August 24, 2026 By
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 legendary Reality TV series, The Real World: D.C. After completing filming, he dove into the entertainment industry. […]
Jake’s Take Podcast – Stephen Anderson
August 21, 2026 By
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 organizations, FRWD AXIS News keeps up with the times in entertainment, current events, and other sections found in most […]
AGT: Season 21 Goes LIVE!
August 18, 2026 By
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 Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara)? Listen on to find out! Tomorrow […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Wendy Colonna
August 17, 2026 By
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 resilience. A graduate of Louisiana’s Scholars’ College, she has released nine studio albums, toured nationally and internationally, earned a Coca-Cola sync […]
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 post would lead me on a journey that would take me behind the scenes […]
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 their Judges’ Callbacks and sent eight acts into the live shows. Tonight, Howie Mandel and Sofia […]
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 community and grounded in values of respect, hard work, and authenticity, Caldwell found his rhythm […]
