By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome actor, activist, author, content creator, and singer Michael Valdes to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Michael Valdes is a New York–based actor–singer, writer, theatre-maker, and multidisciplinary storyteller creating original work across stage, screen, and digital media centered on the Jewish lived experience. A […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of September 4, 2026
September 3, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! I Must Be Dreaming by Alabama Shakes Alabama Shakes are back! Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Brittany Howard, bassist Zac Cockrell, […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Kenan Thompson Guest Judges
September 1, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com UPI reported that Saturday Night Live icon Kenan Thompson is filling in for Simon Cowell, while the Got Talent creator is recovering from back surgery. This is not the first time Kenan has filled in for Simon; longtime AGT fans know that the All That alum was a guest judge in […]
Jake’s Take Podcast – James Sismanes Returns (2026)
August 31, 2026 By Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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 […]
