By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Author’s Note: Because Karen B. Gerson and I discussed serious topics related to mental health on the podcast, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit the Mental Health Hotline website or call 9-8-8. It is a thrill to welcome my longtime mentor, Karen B. Gerson, […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Blake Cooper Griffin
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome actor and author Blake Cooper Griffin to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Blake’s story spans extraordinary extremes. Raised in the South, he survived bullying and conversion therapy as a teenager before navigating Hollywood as an openly gay actor long before inclusivity became an industry […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of Feb. 20, 2026
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest episode of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of new music to unpack, let’s start this party! Wuthering Heights by Charli XCX Generation Z fan favorite recording artist Charli XCX released her second soundtrack album, Wuthering Heights. The “BRAT” singer-songwriter […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Kendra Erika
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer, songwriter, and actress Kendra Erika to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Kendra’s unmistakable voice, cinematic flair, and fearless creativity have made her one of today’s compelling emerging artists. With five Billboard Top 10 dance hits, including her number one re-imaging of Laura […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Jake Jensen
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome actor, model, and producer Jake Jensen to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jake is a former professional tennis player turned actor, producer, sports psychologist, and mental health performance coach. He brings a rare blend of grit, intellect, and emotional depth to every role […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of February 13, 2026
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! Welcome to the latest edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of music to unpack, let’s start this party! Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time by Jessie J Jessie J is one of my generation’s top songwriters and […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Jeff Richards
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome comedian and musician Jeff Richards to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jeff is one of two cast members to have performed on both late-night comedy shows – MADTV and Saturday Night Live (SNL). On January 23, he released a 31-track collection called Don’t […]













