By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is the privilege to welcome seven-time Emmy-winning journalist Elex Michaelson to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Elex co-anchors FOX 11 News weeknights at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Christine Devine. He also co-hosts the weeknight FOX 11 News at 6 p.m. with Marla Tellez. He also hosts […]
AGT: Season 18 Goes LIVE!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After weeks of endless auditions, unnecessary clip shows, and seven Golden Buzzer acts, America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 18 went live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium! Tonight, 11 acts faced off to earn America’s votes! Which performers rose to the occasion and delivered an impeccable performance? Did any of the acts receive the […]
Jake’s Take’s ‘AGT: Season 18’ Acts to Watch
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 18 Live Shows start this Tuesday! This year, 55 acts (selected by the judges) will compete on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium stage for the show’s signature $1 million prize and a chance to headline America’s Got Talent Presents Superstars Live at Luxor Las Vegas. Every year, Jake’s Take […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 18, 2023
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of music to unpack, so let’s get this party started! “F!FTY” by Ajay Friese Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast friend Ajay Friese dropped a new single: “F!FTY.” The “light a match… then run” […]
Jake’s Take Podcast: Le Fil
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome recording artist and performer Le Fil to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Le Fil is a British-Chinese LGBTQ+ multidisciplinary pop artist and performer’s shows are described as ‘pop gigs with extras,’ combining pop music concerts, part-live art, and fashion installations. Alongside his music, […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 11, 2023
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! We got a lot of items to unpack, so let’s start this party! Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) by Joni Mitchell On July 24, 2022, the Newport Folk Festival experienced a once-in-a-lifetime concert when Joni Mitchell returned to the stage after a 53-year hiatus. An all-star cast […]
AGT: Season 18 Judges Auditions Conclude!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 18 Judges Auditions finally ended! Tonight was the last chance for performers to prove to judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum that they were worthy of competing for an opportunity to perform at the Season 18 Live Shows. Which acts received a […]
Sofia Vergara Finds Her ‘AGT 18’ Golden Buzzer
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) resumed its Season 18 Judges Auditions tonight, and once again, all eyes were on Sofia Vergara. The Modern Family actress was the last member of the AGT on-camera team to find her Golden Buzzer act. Since joining the NBC talent competition in 2020, her Golden Buzzer acts (Season 15 finalist Roberta […]












