By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first September 2025 edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of new music to unpack. BIG MONEY by Jon Batiste Jon Batiste is one of the millennial generation’s top R&B/Soul music sensations. The former Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 14: Howie Mandel Takes Control
September 11, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway! Already, Mama Duke, Steve Ray Ladson, and Micah Palace have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers! On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals. Also, Howie Mandel awarded the fourth live Golden […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Ben “The Bane Davis”
September 10, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome Ben “The Bane” Davis as a guest on this special The Challenge edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Ben is an extreme sports broadcaster who provides play-by-play for UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, and Misfits Boxing. Recently, he made his Reality TV debut […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Brandon Bronaugh
September 8, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Author’s Note: Because Brandon Bronaugh 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 privilege to welcome Brandon Bronaugh to The Jake’s Take with […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Episode 13 – Jessica Sanchez Takes the Stage
September 3, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway! Already, Mama Duke and Steve Ray Ladson have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers! On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals. Also, Simon Cowell awarded Micah Palace […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Micah Christian Returns!
September 1, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome back singer Micah Christian to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Micah is the singer of the Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip. In 2014, the group made its nationwide debut on the long-running NBC talent competition, America’s Got Talent (AGT). Their emotionally […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of Aug. 29, 2025
August 28, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! We got some new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Don’t Click Play by Ava Max Ava Max is back with her third studio album, Don’t Click Play. The “Kings & Queens” performer teamed up with pop music heavyweights Delacey, Jason Evigan, Joshua Coleman, Melanie […]
Jake’s AGT Take- Episode 12: Mama Duke Gets the Gold
August 28, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 20 live shows are underway! Each week, a new set of quarterfinalists battle it out for America’s votes. At stake are three spots in the Season 20 semifinals! However, one act will advance to the 20th anniversary season’s live finale thanks to the Golden Buzzer! […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Laura Bryna Returns!
August 25, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am delighted to welcome back singer-songwriter Laura Bryna to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Nashville-based country rock artist continues her rise as one of the most exciting voices in today’s music scene. Known for her powerhouse vocals, larger-than-life presence, and raw, emotional storytelling, Laura blends bold country […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 22, 2025
August 21, 2025 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! STAR LINE by Chance the Rapper Chance the Rapper released his second album, STAR LINE. The Chicago native’s latest project draws inspiration from his travels to Ghana and Jamaica, as well […]
