Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar
Society & Culture
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Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar is an extension of Mr. Elyachar's website: Jake's Take. The podcast features conversations with guests from across the entertainment and lifestyle industries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support .
Episodes
- Ethan Zohn RETURNS + TALKS ‘Survivor 50’ + Grassroot Soccer | JTWJE Jewish American Heritage Month Special 2
Ethan Zohn, a two-time Survivor winner, discusses his experiences on the show, including his challenge wins and time on Survivor: Winners at War. He also details his work as a social entrepreneur, co-founding Grassroot Soccer, an organizat…
- Beatrice Levine TALKS Culture Quota & Love for Timothee + Wendy | JTWJE Jewish Heritage Month Special 1
Beatrice Levine joins Jake's Take to discuss Culture Quota, her admiration for Timothée Chalamet and Wendy Williams, and combating antisemitism in reality television. She also shares her perspective on Jewish heritage during Jewish America…
- Matt DeAngelis RETURNS & PREVIEWS Janice Jam 2026 | JTWJE EXCLUSIVE 23
Matt DeAngelis returns to Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar to discuss the Janice Jam, an annual event he started in memory of his mother. The event celebrates her love for theater and raises money for metastatic breast cancer research.
- Tony Kieraldo TALKS Postmodern Jukebox & James Bond | EP 428
Tony Kieraldo joins Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar to discuss his work with Postmodern Jukebox and his James Bond-themed album, Golden Keys. He also shares insights into collaborating with singers and performing at renowned venues.
- Grammy-nominated Alvin Garrett TALKS Songwriting & ‘Talk to Her Like This’ | JTWJE EP 427
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alvin Garrett joins Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar to discuss songwriting, his single "Roll Slide Roll," and his career. Alvin Garrett also talks about his community initiative, The Write Life, which tea…
- Vi City TALKS Hundreds Entertainment, Music & Spotify | JTWJE Ep 426
Vi City joins The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast to discuss his music career and his company, Hundreds Entertainment. Vi City also shares stories behind his most-streamed Spotify songs and his reaction to his music being featured…
- Marcus J. Anthony RETURNS + TALKS ‘Pokémon Next Gen’ + The Elite-Verse | EP 425!
This episode features author Marcus J. Anthony returning to Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar. Anthony discusses his new work, 'Pokémon Next Gen', and shares his personal experiences with dyslexia, anxiety, and how these influenced his crea…
- Sarah Harralson TALKS Takin’ A Walk Nashville & ‘Women Behind the Music’ | Ep. 424
Sarah Harralson, a Nashville-based country singer-songwriter, joins Jake's Take to discuss her career. Harralson, known for her storytelling and emotional lyrics, has released albums like 'Whiskey History' and 'Outside the Lines', achieved…
- Ben Barbic TALKS ‘Rise & Climb- Finding Purpose’ & Songwriting | EP 423
Author and musician Ben Barbic joins The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast to discuss his journey. Barbic shares insights into his memoir 'Rise & Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain,' detailing his life experiences, resilience, and t…
- Max Bartos RETURNS + TALKS Misfit Toys’ Origin Story & Branden James Tour | Episode #422
Max Bartos returns to The Jake's Take podcast to discuss the origin story of his band, Max Bartos and the Misfit Toys, and his experiences supporting Branden James on tour. Bartos also shares insights into his folk and Americana music, inf…
- Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026 Wrap-Up | Episode #421
This episode reviews Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026, covering attendee experiences with celebrities, creators, cosplayers, panels, art, and merchandise at the Kansas City Convention Center.
- Nick Uhas RETURNS & TALKS New Product, Mountaineering & Media Company | JTWJE EXCLUSIVE 22
Jacob Elyachar interviews entrepreneur Nick Uhas about his new media company, Uhas Media Company. Uhas also shares details about his experiences climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and Peak Lenin, and previews an innovative new product for content cr…
- Sydney Mikayla TALKS ‘Crybaby Bridge’ & ‘General Hospital’| JTWJE Exclusive 21
Actress Sydney Mikayla joins Jake's Take to discuss her Emmy-nominated role as Trina Robinson on General Hospital and her experience in voice acting. She also previews her role in the psychological thriller Crybaby Bridge.
- Demi The Daredevil RETURNS + TALKS 10th ANNIVERSARY & SONGWRITING | JTWJE 420
Demi the Daredevil, also known as Jeff Azar, returns to Jake's Take to discuss his 10th anniversary and the inspiration behind his songs, including "Cursed House." Azar's music blends theatrical alt-pop with dark, introspective lyrics, add…
- Kevin O’Sullivan TALKS 90210, Days, Vertical Series & Choleric | JTWJE 419
Actor Kevin O’Sullivan discusses his career, including roles on Beverly Hills, 90210, Days of Our Lives, and Cop Land. He also talks about vertical series and previews his new show, Choleric.
- Dawn Derow TALKS Performing & “Everything’s Going to Be Alright” | JTWJE EP 418
Singer Dawn Derow joins Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar to discuss her 17-year career performing jazz, Broadway, and classical music at renowned venues like Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. She also talks about her latest single,…
- Ed Eason RETURNS + TALKS ‘The Challenge’ Absence & Bodybuilding | JTWJE EP 417
Ed Eason returns to Jake's Take to discuss his recent bodybuilding competition successes, where he placed in multiple NPC divisions. He also talks about his absence from recent seasons of The Challenge and the unique aspects of his company…
- Shruti Sadana TALKS UNVEILD, Astrology, & ‘Hey Beauti Magazine’ | JTWJE EP 416
Shruti Sadana joins Jake's Take to discuss the launch of Unveild Artist Management. She shares her holistic approach to managing talent, her experience with Hey Beauti Magazine, and her journey into Quantum NLP Coaching and hypnosis.
- Karen Gerson TALKS Mental Health Journey + ‘I Should Not Be Here’ | JTWJE EP #415
Author Karen Gerson joins Jake's Take to discuss her memoir "I Should Not Be Here," detailing her experiences with mental illness and her advocacy work. She shares how she incorporated loved ones' voices and offers advice for supporting ot…
- Blake Cooper Griffin TALKS Brainworks & ‘The Story of You’ | JTWJE EP 414
Actor and author Blake Cooper Griffin shares insights from his career in Hollywood, including roles in 'Winning Time' and 'Monster,' and discusses his memoir 'The Story of You' and his work with Brainworks.
- KENYTH MOGAN RETURNS + TALKS ‘My Super Fiancé’ & J-Pop | JTWJE EP 413
Kenyth Mogan discusses his album 'Star Stealer,' which pays tribute to 80s and 90s artists. He also talks about 'My Super Fiancé,' a Boys Love drama with superhero and romance elements, and its soundtrack. Additionally, he mentions his boo…
- Kendra Erika TALKS ‘License to Thrill’ & Overcoming Being Tone-Deaf | JTWJE 412
Singer and actress Kendra Erika joins Jake's Take to discuss her new album 'License to Thrill,' her five Billboard Top 10 dance hits, and her journey overcoming tone-deafness to achieve a successful recording career.
- Jake Jensen TALKS ‘Challengers,’ ‘Believe’ & Radio Show | JTWJE EP 411
Jacob Elyachar interviews actor Jake Jensen, discussing his roles
- Tony Berardo RETURNS + TALKS ‘Humanity & Hashtags’ & Human Dad | JTWJE EP #410
This episode features Tony Berardo discussing his podcast 'Humanity & Hashtags,' which explores staying human in a digital world, and his 'Human Dad' brand, focusing on the serious aspects of fatherhood.
- Woody Woodbeck TALKS Reality TV, ‘The Challenge’ & NewsNation | JTWJE EP #409
Woody Woodbeck shares insights from his two decades in entertainment, covering his experiences producing reality TV shows such as 'The Challenge' and his current role at NewsNation.
- Jeff Richards TALKS ‘MadTV,’ ‘SNL’ & ‘Don’t Know You’ | JTWJE EP. 408
Comedian Jeff Richards joins Jake's Take to discuss his roles on 'MadTV' and 'SNL.' He also talks about his new 31-track music collection, 'Don't Know You (But I Miss You),' and his upcoming horror comedy, 'Pay to Die.'
- Tristan TALKS Songwriting & We Are Dancing Again | JTWJE EP #407
Singer-songwriter Tristan joins Jake's Take to discuss the stories behind his songs, including 'Take You Dancing.' He also shares details about the 'We Are Dancing Again' movement, which honors victims and survivors of the Nova Music Festi…
- MIKE LEWIS & OSCAR CHARK TALK ‘The Challenge’ Future | JTWJE EP #406
Mike Lewis and Oscar Chark discuss the issues facing The Challenge franchise, unaired fights from 'The Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats,' and potential cast member returns for the flagship show.
- WESTON & AMANDA BERGMANN TALK 20 YEARS ON REALITY TV & BRAND + COMMUNITY BUILDING | JTWJE PODCAST 405
Weston Bergmann, who has 20 years of reality TV experience including The Challenge and House of Villains, and his wife Amanda, a yoga teacher and influencer, discuss their journey. They cover Weston's reality TV career, his business incuba…
- JULIE CORTÉS TALKS FREELANCE ROCKSTAR + BATTLING ANTISEMITISM | JTWJE #404
On The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Julie Cortés shares her journey from being removed from a job in 1998 to becoming a freelance rockstar. She discusses founding the Freelance Exchange of Kansas City, teaching a Freelancing 10…
- KIM YARBROUGH TALKS ‘Spider-Man- Into the Spider-Verse’, Teaching + Potential ‘Voice’ Return | JTWJE #403
Actress and singer Kim Yarbrough returns to The Jake's Take podcast to discuss her experiences with voice acting, including her role in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'. She also talks about tutoring students in the arts and her past ap…
- Jake’s Masked Singer Take #2 – Fear Night with Johnny Knoxville
This episode reviews Fear Night on The Masked Singer Season 14, hosted by Jacob Elyachar. It covers the unmasking of contestants like the Croissants and Googly Eyes, and the debut of new performers, with a special appearance by guest panel…
- Paulie Calafiore RETURNS & TALKS ‘The Challenge’ & Marking 10 Years on Reality TV | JTWJE 402
Paulie Calafiore returns to Jake's Take to discuss his 10 years in reality television, covering his experiences on Big Brother, multiple seasons of The Challenge, Vanderpump Villa, and Pop The Balloon. He also talks about his management co…
- Jake’s ‘Masked Singer’ Take & Season 14 Debuts!
Jake's Take launches a new podcast, Jake's Masked Singer Take, to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The discussion focuses on The Masked Singer Season 14 premiere, highlighting contestant Kylie Cantrall, new costumes, theme nights like Fear…
- Tony Winning Producer EVAN MCGILL RETURNS + TALKS ‘Sunset Blvd’ & ‘2 Strangers’ | JTWJE15 EP #401
Producer Evan McGill returns to The Jake's Take podcast to discuss his Tony Award-winning productions such as 'Sunset Blvd.' and 'The Outsiders.' He also previews upcoming shows like 'Spamalot' and 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New Y…
- JON BRENNAN & BETH STOLARCZYK RETURN & TALK Coral, ‘The Challenge’ & MTV’s Legacy | JTWJE EP 400
In episode 400 of Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar, guests Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk return to discuss MTV's legacy, focusing on their involvement with 'The Challenge'. They share insights into their experiences and the enduring impac…
- Best of 2025 Podcast (State of the Podcast, Top 10 Golden Buzzers, & Previewing the 15th Anniversary)
Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar looks back at 2025, noting a Silver Stevie award and reaching over 15,000 lifetime downloads with listeners in 76 countries. The best episodes featured guests like Greg Davies, Alex Horne, and Yeremi Hykel,…
- Yeremi Hykel TALKS WINNING ‘The Challenge 41’ | JTWJE Podcast Special #20
Yeremi Hykel, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, discusses his path to winning 'The Challenge 41: Vets vs. New Threats.' He shares details about his previous appearance on 'The Amazing Race 35' and highlights key moments from his winning season,…
- Michael Mackie RETURNS + TALKS ‘You Have 4 Minutes’ | JTWJE EP 399
Eight-time Emmy winner Michael Mackie returns to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast to discuss his book, 'You Have 4 Minutes: My Life as an Unlikely Celebrity Interviewer.' Mackie shares details about his writing process, memorabl…
- TOBY GAD TALKS Iconic Songs, Swearing at Madonna + ‘Piano Diaries Christmas’ | JTWJE Holiday Special 2025
Music producer Toby Gad shares insights into his career, highlighting his work on hit songs like Beyoncé's "If I Were A Boy" and John Legend's "All of Me." He also discusses his new holiday album, 'Piano Diaries Christmas,' featuring vario…
- D’Andre McKenzie TALKS ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ + The Way Network | JTWJE Special #19
D'Andre McKenzie, a former college football player, appeared on Squid Game: The Challenge season one. He also founded The Way Network in 2023, creating social media content for major sporting events and achieving significant online engagem…
- Bryan James TALKS ‘Youthful Daze,’ ‘GH’ & Alex Forrest | JTWJE Ep #398
Actor Bryan James discusses his experiences on the web series 'Youthful Daze,' guest spots on 'General Hospital' and 'Palm Royale,' and his role as Alex Forrest in the upcoming film 'Reckless.'
- Jennifer Harper TALKS ‘Soul Alive’ & Songwriting | JTWJE Podcast 397
Singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper discusses her album "Soul Alive," her musical influences like Simon & Garfunkel and Joni Mitchell, and her spiritual work which blends music with Human Design and Gene Keys to empower women.
- Yeremi Hykel TALKS Marines Journey & ‘The Challenge 41’ | JTWJE Podcast #396
On this Veterans' Day episode of Jake's Take, Jacob Elyachar interviews U.S. Marine Corps veteran Yeremi Hykel. Hykel discusses his military journey, his experiences on The Amazing Race 35 with his brother Liam, and his performance on The…
- Becky Wilson CELEBRATES Jake’s Take’s SIXTH ANNIVERSARY | Episode #395
Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar celebrates its sixth anniversary, featuring guest Becky Wilson, founder of WDS Marketing and Public Relations. Wilson's agency specializes in helping entrepreneurs and business owners tell their stories, ach…
- Mike Manning TALKS Skipping ‘The Challenge,’ ‘Beyond The Gates’ & Filmmaking | JTWJE Podcast #394
Mike Manning, a two-time Emmy-winning actor, producer, and writer, joins Jake's Take to discuss his career, including roles on 'The Real World: D.C.', 'Beyond the Gates', and his producing work on films like 'Lost in America'. He also touc…
- A CONVERSATION WITH MEW-Z | A Collaboration with Elite MJ – HALLOWEEN 2025 SPECIAL
Jacob Elyachar discusses his entry into the Pokémon world for a Halloween special, featuring a conversation with Mew-Z, a fan-created villain from Marcus J. Anthony's fan fiction series. The episode explores Mew-Z's origins and its threat…
- Katie Bain TALKS Working at Billboard & Coachella Book | JTWJE Podcast #393
Journalist Katie Bain joins Jake's Take to discuss her extensive career covering dance and electronic music for publications like Billboard and The Guardian. She also talks about her new book, "Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure o…
- Jake's AGT Take - AGT Season 20 Post Season with AGT Time Podcast
Jacob Elyachar hosts Cody L. Patterson, AGT Commenter, and Jay Bock to review AGT Season 20. They discuss robbed acts, Jessica Sanchez's win, and offer producers advice for the upcoming season.
- Oscar Chark TALKS Rookie Revolution, ‘The Challenge’ & Adam Sandler | JTWJE Podcast #392
Jacob Elyachar welcomes actor and content creator Oscar Chark to Jake's Take. Oscar discusses hosting Rookie Revolution, his thoughts on MTV's The Challenge, and his acting roles, including a part in 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzv…