By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to launch a very special series for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which annually celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. There are no words to describe how ecstatic I am to welcome back Ethan […]
Jake’s Take Jewish American Heritage Month – Beatrice Levine
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to launch a very special series for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which annually celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. Throughout the month, I will welcome some incredible content creators, podcast […]
Jake’s Take Podcast: Karen B. Gerson
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: Weston & Amanda Bergmann
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome both Weston “Wes” & Amanda Bergmann to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Reality TV fans first met Weston Bergmann in 2006’s The Real World: Austin. On the show, he met longtime friends Melinda (Stolp) Collins and Nehemiah Clark, and once filming completed, Weston […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Julie Cortés
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am so delighted to finally welcome one of my friends and mentors, the incomparable Julie Cortés, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Julie is a copywriter by day and a freelance rockstar by night. Her journey began in 1998, when she was removed from her job. However, the […]
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar: Best of 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that 2025 is concluding on December 31. This year has come and gone so fast! Professional Milestones: It has been an incredible year for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar, as we received our first award – a Silver Stevie for “Best Interview / Talk Show” […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Micah Christian Returns!
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 Podcast: Shawn Edwards
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast begins its sixth season!! I am honored to welcome Shawn Edwards, my friend, mentor, and award-winning journalist, as the season’s first guest! Shawn is one of the United States’ leading African American film critics. Known for his sharp insight and considerable knowledge of the […]














