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Jake"s Take with Jacob Elyachar

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.

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12:03

Jake’s ‘Masked Singer’ Take & Season 14 Debuts!

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2026/01/08

Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is beginning our 15th anniversary celebration! To commemorate this milestone, I decided to combine two of my favorite things – podcasting and The Masked Singer! Introducing, Jake’s Masked Singer Take! Like its older brother spin-off, Jake’s AGT Take, this podcast focuses on FOX’s undercover celebrity talent competition! For the first time in a year, The Masked Singer is back and with its biggest twist ever! Earlier in December, actress and singer (and Rita Ora’s

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29:42

Tony Winning Producer EVAN MCGILL RETURNS + TALKS...

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2026/01/05

It is a thrill to welcome back my friend, three-time Tony-winning producer and investor Evan McGill, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Evan is also a Drama Desk Award and Drama League Award-winning theatrical and music producer whose work spans Broadway, the West End, and Australia. He is a member of the Broadway League and the founder of Evan McGill Productions, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most celebrated theatrical productions in recent years. On

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53:44

JON BRENNAN & BETH STOLARCZYK RETURN & TALK Coral,...

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2026/01/01

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30:42

Best of 2025 Podcast (State of the Podcast, Top 10...

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2025/12/22

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” in the inaugural podcasting division. Million Podcasts placed the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast at number 72 on their Best 100 Celebrity Interview Podcasts in the US. I am honored to be included on this list, joining On

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41:37

Yeremi Hykel TALKS WINNING ‘The Challenge 41’ | JTWJE...

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2025/12/11

It is a thrill to welcome back newly crowned Challenge champion Yeremi Hykel for a special Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast episode. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Yeremi first appeared on Reality TV on The Amazing Race 35, which aired in 2023. He partnered with his brother, Navy veteran Liam, who had been estranged for years. The first leg saw the duo start racing from the Hollywood sign and finish in Thailand, where they placed eighth out of 13. The duo was nearly eliminated in

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21:41

Michael Mackie RETURNS + TALKS ‘You Have 4 Minutes’ |...

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2025/12/08

For the final regular podcast of 2025, I am thrilled to welcome back my friend, eight-time Emmy-winning media personality Michael Mackie, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Michael Mackie is a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. (He’s not picky.) “I even got my degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world I was not only educated but well-versed in sitcoms, game shows, and Oprah,” he says. “Also, I

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42:54

TOBY GAD TALKS Iconic Songs, Swearing at Madonna +...

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2025/12/01

It is an honor and a privilege to welcome music producer and songwriter Toby Gad to the first Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast Holiday Special! Toby began his career in the late 1980s, when he and his brother Jens had three of their songs featured on controversial music duo Milli Vanilli’s European debut and multi-platinum album, All or Nothing. Because of the songs’ success, Milli Vanilli’s producer Frank Farian produced the brothers’ 1990 debut album, NRG. That same year, Toby met

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42:20

D’Andre McKenzie TALKS ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ +...

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2025/11/24

Welcome to a special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Today, we welcome D’Andre McKenzie to the podcast! A Lee’s Summit, Missouri native, D’Andre McKenzie began his career as a Defensive Back (jersey number 29) for the University of Missouri Tigers football team. After graduating with a double bachelor’s degree in mass communication + Media Studies and English, D’Andre worked as an actor in the Kansas City metropolitan area before relocating to New York City. In 2023,

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26:56

Bryan James TALKS ‘Youthful Daze,’ ‘GH’ & Alex...

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2025/11/20

It is a pleasure to welcome actor Bryan James to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. A California native, Bryan James grew up all over the state, living everywhere from San Francisco to San Diego. James did a lot of theatre growing up in different areas of the state. When he moved to Hollywood, he joined the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Bryan took his first step in the professional acting world when he starred in the Discovery Health Channel’s Mystery ER. From 2012 to 2016, he created,

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43:40

Jennifer Harper TALKS ‘Soul Alive’ & Songwriting |...

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2025/11/17

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper as a guest on the latest edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Raised in a musical family in Washington, D.C., Jennifer was drawn to the piano from a young age. Her early influences included the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell, which she taught herself to play by ear. This early passion for music set the stage for a lifelong journey of creative expression and healing. Jennifer’s artistry

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56:17

Yeremi Hykel TALKS Marines Journey & ‘The Challenge...

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2025/11/10

Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar salutes all the veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. It is a pleasure to welcome Yeremi Hykel to the podcast! A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Yeremi first appeared on Reality TV on The Amazing Race 35, which aired in 2023. He partnered with his brother, Navy veteran Liam, who had been estranged for years. The first leg saw the duo start racing from the Hollywood sign and finish in Thailand, where they

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32:42

Becky Wilson CELEBRATES Jake’s Take’s SIXTH...

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2025/11/06

Six years ago, I launched a new venue, The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The podcast has welcomed guests across the entertainment and lifestyle industries. The guests have ranged from Emmy-winning journalists such as Anne Trujillo, Elex Michaelson, and Michael Mackie, and Emmy-winning actor Mike Manning, to Tony-winning producer Evan McGill and Reality TV legends such as Beth Stolarczyk, Derrick Kosinski, Ethan Zohn, Jon Brennan, Mark Long, Rachel Reilly, Rob Cesternino, and Syrus

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35:11

Mike Manning TALKS Skipping ‘The Challenge,’ ‘Beyond...

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2025/11/03

It is an honor and a privilege to welcome two-time Emmy-winning actor, producer, and writer Mike Manning 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. He appeared on Crash & Bernstein, Hawaii Five-0, Major Crimes, Teen Wolf, The Haves and Have Nots, and This Is Us. Daytime television fans know Mike from his

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14:20

A CONVERSATION WITH MEW-Z | A Collaboration with...

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2025/10/27

Happy Halloween, everyone! For the first time (and in podcasting history), I will be entering the Pokémon world! All thanks to my friend, Marcus J. Anthony (Elite MJ)! Marcus has written a phenomenal fan fiction series, Pokémon: Next Generation. The series is set ten years after Ash Ketchum won the Pokémon World Championships. Inspired by Ash Ketchum, Johto native Marc Masters is on his own journey in the home region of his hero. Together with his friends Rachel and Anthony, they are currently

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30:17

Katie Bain TALKS Working at Billboard & Coachella...

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2025/10/23

It is a privilege to welcome author and journalist Katie Bain to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. For over 15 years, Katie has covered the global dance and electronic music world scene. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, VICE, RBMA, L.A. Weekly, Flaunt, and many other publications. She is currently the director of dance and electronic coverage and senior music correspondent at Billboard. Katie wrote more than a dozen cover stories on recording artists, including Justice, Justin

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60:31

Jake's AGT Take - AGT Season 20 Post Season with AGT...

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2025/10/21

I am delighted to welcome back Cody L. Patterson and his fellow co-hosts, AGT Commenter and Jay Bock, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Together with their colleagues Ryan “Minnesota Ryan” Rivard and Stephen Michael, this trio has covered the long-running NBC talent competition. On this post-season episode of Jake’s AGT Take, Cody, Commentator, and Jay break down the season, share their take on robbed acts, Jessica Sanchez’s win, and how the show producers can make the show better

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38:36

Oscar Chark TALKS Rookie Revolution, ‘The Challenge’...

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2025/10/15

It is a privilege to welcome actor and content creator Oscar Chark as a guest on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In August 2020, Oscar joined YouTube as the host of Rookie Revolution. Over the past several years, Rookie Revolution has built a following for its takes on the long-running MTV reality competition show The Challenge. Some of his topics include ranking the Top 10 Best Reunions, the Best Seasons to Watch for Beginners or New Fans, and “What Ifs” in show history. On

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31:40

Adam Warner TALKS Grand Ole Opry, Trace Atkins &...

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2025/10/13

It is a pleasure to welcome country music singer Adam Warner to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Country music’s breakout artist has learned not to take himself too seriously, and his music gives his audience permission to do the same. With standout releases like “4 Square Miles,” which reached #1 on The Country Network’s Video Countdown, and “Semper Fi” featuring Trace Adkins, a tribute to active and former military that was named Independent Country Music Song of the Year, Warner has

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31:49

Tom Sturges TALKS Music Business’s Evolution & ‘Men...

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2025/10/09

It is an honor to welcome author, educator, and music executive Tom Sturges to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Tom served as president of Chrysalis Music, EVP and Head of Creative for Universal Music Publishing Group, and VP/GM of Shaquille O’Neal’s TWIsM Records. Tom’s signings include 3 Doors Down, 50 Cent & G Unit, Afroman, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Owl City, and Vanessa Carlton. He also signed several hit songwriters and producers, including Jason Epperson

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18:28

Jane Eisner TALKS ‘The Forward,’ RBG & Carole King |...

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2025/10/06

It is an honor and a privilege to welcome Jane Eisner to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 1980, Jane joined The Philadelphia Inquirer. For 25 years, she held various positions at the outlet, including editorial page editor, syndicated columnist, City Hall bureau chief, and foreign correspondent. From 2006 to 2008, she served as the vice president of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. In 2008, Jane Eisner joined The Forward as editor-in-chief, the first woman to

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