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 – Tony Mantor
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome music producer and podcast host Tony Mantor to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Madison, Maine native first arrived in Nashville as a touring sideman for country music sensation Ronnie McDowell in 1976. Since that time, Mantor has progressed and evolved into an […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Drew Angelman Returns (2025)
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I always enjoy welcoming my friend, Drew Angelman, as a guest on the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Drew is the creator of Angelcake Entertainment. He has covered the popular MTV reality competition series, The Challenge, since Final Reckoning and many of its spin-offs, including The Challenge: All Stars, The […]
Jake’s Take Previews: Big Slick Kansas City 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Kansas City is the center of the entertainment world this weekend as an all-star group of celebrities are in town for the 2025 edition of Big Slick. Co-hosts Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, and Heidi Gardner are leading the charge to raise money for Children’s Mercy […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Pierre Bacall
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome GOHT Media co-founder Pierre Bacall to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Pierre is the Chief Executive Officer of GOHT Media, a Detroit, Michigan-based media company. He is also the co-host of The Zach Nichols Podcast, where he discusses the latest news in the […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: CGT 2025 Special 2 – Jacob Lewis
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada’s next superstar! Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Alan G. Parker
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome six-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alan G. Parker to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Before becoming a filmmaker, Alan worked as a press officer via Judy Totton Publicity and later in EMI’s catalogue department in London. At EMI, he worked with bands such as Buzzcocks, […]
Jake’s Take Podcast: Planet Comicon Kansas City 2025 Wrap-Up
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Planet Comicon Kansas City has wrapped up its 2025 edition! Thousands of pop culture aficionados traveled to the Kansas City Convention Center to meet some of their favorite celebrities, creators, and cosplay influencers. They also attended panels, took photos of their favorite cosplay creations, and bought merchandise and photo opportunities. Just […]
Jake’s Take Previews Planet Comicon Kansas City 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Planet Comicon Kansas City will land again at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri, for an action-packed weekend. Founded in my hometown of Overland Park, KS, in 1999, the locally owned and independently operated convention opened at the now defunct Overland Park International […]













