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 AGT Take – The Second Season 21 Live Performances
August 25, 2026 By Leave a Comment
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’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 […]
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 […]
Simon & Mel B KICK START ‘AGT’ Judge Callbacks with Reunions
August 4, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) brought an element fans have been missing for ages – the Middle Round. The middle round not only introduced acts who would be competing for America’s votes, but also gave multiple acts the chance to present themselves in front of the judges (and their guests) one final […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Meet Your Season 21 Live Acts
July 28, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Judges Auditions are over! Throughout the past seven weeks, hundreds of acts auditioned in front of the show’s on-air team (judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell). Only 10 lucky individuals received the automatic ticket to the Season 21 […]
Jake’s Take Podcast – Sam Bettens
July 27, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter and transgender Belgian/American artist Sam Bettens to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Sam began his career as the frontman for the Belgian rock band K’s Choice with his brother Gert. The band grew in popularity in Belgium, the Netherlands, and across Europe and […]
Jake’s AGT Take: The Final Round of Season 21 Auditions
July 21, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) entered its final round of the Season 21 Judges Auditions! Tonight, the last set of hopefuls entered the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for one final chance to impress the judges (series creator Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara). However, the judges and host Terry Crews […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Season 21 Auditions Enter Round 6
July 14, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twenty-first season is nearing the homestretch of Judges’ Auditions. The show’s on-air team – host Terry Crews, judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell – has not only been searching for the next $1M winner but also getting competitive in selecting Golden […]
