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  • Jake’s AGT Take- Season 20 EP 2 – I Hate Phobias & My Top 3 Acts of the Week

    Jake’s AGT Take- Season 20 EP 2 – I Hate Phobias & My Top 3 Acts of the Week
    Jun 4 2025
    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!

    Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk.

    In the second episode of Jake’s AGT Take, I revealed my thoughts about the Messoudi Brothers receiving their first Golden Buzzer from the long-running NBC talent competition, why I would have buzzed Phobias off the stage, and my three favorite standout acts of episode two - Girish and the Chronicles, CitiLimitz, and TT Boyz.

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    6 min
  • The Empty Pockets TALK ‘Live in Buffalo’ & Al Stewart’s Final Worldwide Tour | JTWJE Episode #369

    The Empty Pockets TALK ‘Live in Buffalo’ & Al Stewart’s Final Worldwide Tour | JTWJE Episode #369
    Jun 2 2025
    It is a privilege to welcome The Empty Pockets to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    Guitarist and vocalist Josh Solomon, keyboardist and vocalist Erika Brett, bassist and vocalist Nate Bellon, and drummer Adam Balasco make up the Chicago-based band line-up. They ignite a bright flame of their own by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll spiked with roots soul.

    They’ve honed their signature style across albums such as The Ten Cent Tour [2015], Voices [2017], Snow Day [2018], Tanglewoods [2019], and Live In Seattle [2019]. After bowing in the Top 10 of the Heatseekers Albums Chart and Americana/Folk Chart, they delivered their first number one when Outside Spectrum toppled the Billboard Blues Albums Chart in 2022 and their second number one with Gotta Find The Moon in 2024. Along the way, the Empty Pockets not only backed the likes of Al Stewart, Gary Wright, and Simon Kirke (with whom they have made records with to boot), but they also appeared on PBS Soundstage with Kenny Loggins.

    During 2022, Pollstar touted them among its Top International Live streamers. Touching down on multiple continents, they have supported comedy legend George Lopez, alternative phenomenon Portugal. The Man, and many more.

    On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, the Empty Pockets spoke about releasing their latest album, Live in Buffalo, the stories behind their most-streamed songs on Spotify, and supporting Al Stewart on his final worldwide tour.

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    32 min
  • Jake’s AGT Take- Season 20 Premiere – Mel B’s Return & 3 Golden Buzzers

    Jake’s AGT Take- Season 20 Premiere – Mel B’s Return & 3 Golden Buzzers
    Jun 1 2025
    It's the most wonderful time of the year! America's Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season!

    Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges' Desk.

    On the debut episode of Jake's AGT Take, I revealed my thoughts about the THREE GOLDEN BUZZER ACTS and other standout acts, including Light Wire, the Messoudi Brothers, Jourdan Blue, Team Recycled, Micah Palace, and Sandy Larson.



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    11 min
  • Alyssa Rallo Bennett & Kelly Wong TALK Stonestreet Studios | EP #368

    Alyssa Rallo Bennett & Kelly Wong TALK Stonestreet Studios | EP #368
    May 29 2025
    It is a pleasure to welcome Stonestreet Studios co-founder Alyssa Rallo Bennett and director of marketing and public relations Kelly Wong to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    Founded by Rallo Bennett and Gary O. Bennett, Stonestreet Studios celebrates 34 years as a fully operational, multi-purpose, visual motion picture production studio based in New York City. Stonestreet’s work ranges from award-winning socially speculative feature films such as ReRun (starring Christopher Lloyd), Rain Without Thunder (starring Jeff Daniels, Linda Hunt, Steve Zahn, and Ming Na Wen), and The Pack (starring Lucie Arnaz and Elizabeth Moss) to pilots and web series.

    The Stonestreet Residency has welcomed an all-star group of performers to its program. Emmy and Tony-winning actress Idina Menzel, Miles Teller, Camila Mendes, Rachel Brosnahan, Jack Quaid, Beanie Feldstein, and Danny Ramirez are some of the program’s alumni. Stonestreet has become known as an incubator of diverse, socially conscious, culturally provocative films that explore the passions, eccentricities, politics, and humor of character-driven, no-holds-barred stories that seek to inspire and enlighten. Stonestreet has been an exclusive ‘Stonestreet Screen Acting & Production Residency Program’ for Tisch Drama since 1990.

    On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alyssa Rallo Bennett and Kelly Wong spoke about the Stonestreet Residency, the success of their most memorable alumni, and defined Stonestreet Studios’ legacy as it prepares to celebrate its upcoming thirty-fifth anniversary in 2026.

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    32 min
  • Pierre Bacall TALKS Meeting Tom Brady + ‘Zach Nichols Podcast’ | JTWJE Podcast EP #367

    Pierre Bacall TALKS Meeting Tom Brady + ‘Zach Nichols Podcast’ | JTWJE Podcast EP #367
    May 26 2025
    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 Challenge universe with his longtime friend and show champion, Zach Nichols.

    The duo has also welcomed numerous cast members for in-depth conversations about the show. Challenge icons Brad Fiorenza, Cara Maria Sorbello, Frank Sweeney Fox, Jordan Wiseley, Laurel Stucky, and Shane Landrum, along with fan favorites including Amber Borzotra, Jonna Mannion, Kyle Christie, Marie Roda, Paulie Calafiore, and Tony Raines, are amongst the cast members who dropped by to chat. They also hosted several live shows, where fans could interact with their favorites. In addition to The Zach Nichols Podcast, Pierre runs The Loquer Room. It is a sports betting community with one goal: “cooking up LOQUERS.”

    On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Pierre Bacall spoke about starting GOHT Media, meeting Football’s GOAT – Mr. Tom Brady, and talking about The Zach Nichols Podcast’s most memorable episodes and live shows.

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    53 min
  • The Clairvoyants RETURN + TALK New Vegas Show & ‘AGT’ Legacy | Episode #366

    The Clairvoyants RETURN + TALK New Vegas Show & ‘AGT’ Legacy | Episode #366
    May 15 2025
    It is a pleasure to welcome back my friends, Thommy and Amelie, also known as The Clairvoyants, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    The Clairvoyants (Thommy Ten and Amelie van Tass) became household names when they appeared on America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s eleventh season in 2016. Their craft stunned the audiences and judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B. After placing second, the duo performed on Broadway, across the world, and in Las Vegas, where they performed at the LUXOR as a part of the America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live show.

    After performing over 500 shows at the LUXOR, The Clairvoyants are returning to Las Vegas with an all-new residency at the iconic Venetian Resort in 2025. Joining them on stage is Shin Lim, a two-time AGT winner and a global card magic sensation. Beginning May 22, 2025, the show will run five to ten nights a week at the stunning Palazzo Theatre. It blends mind-blowing mentalism with award-winning sleight-of-hand artistry in a production full of mystery, wonder, and world-class magic.

    On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, The Clairvoyants spoke about their Las Vegas return and how AGT impacted Las Vegas and the magic world.

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    22 min
  • FUNKYVERSE’s KARBON & CHEECH PREVIEW ‘CGT’ FINALE | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #4

    FUNKYVERSE’s KARBON & CHEECH PREVIEW ‘CGT’ FINALE | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #4
    May 13 2025
    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 to the platform for the fourth year in a row!

    The CGT finale is tonight, and I am thrilled that members of Funkyverse took time out of their preparation to speak with me. This Toronto-based dance crew blew the audience and judges away with their spectacular routines. Funkyverse is one of two acts (besides their fellow finalist and Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar friend Jacob Lewis) to earn TWO GOLDEN BUZZERS and $50,000 from CIBC this season!

    On this fourth special CGT episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Funkyverse’s Karbon and Cheech shared their group’s origin story, why they auditioned for the Canadian talent competition, spoke about their two Golden Buzzer moments, and previewed their finale performance.

    Canada’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays on Citytv.

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    14 min
  • Darren Leo TALKS ‘CGT’ Journey & Previews Finale | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #3

    Darren Leo TALKS ‘CGT’ Journey & Previews Finale | Jake’s Take CGT 2025 Special #3
    May 13 2025
    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 to the platform for the fourth year in a row!

    The CGT finale is tonight and I am thrilled that Darren Leo took time out of his preparation to speak with me. The digital marketer by day and comedian by night earned Katherine Ryan’s Golden Buzzer and $25,000 from CIBC, after his fiery routine that featured jokes that made the audience laugh. He survived the show’s elimination round and now faces Canada’s votes.

    On this third special CGT episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Darren Leo shared his audition story, revisited receiving Katherine Ryan’s Golden Buzzer, and previewed his finale night performance.

    Canada's Got Talent airs Tuesdays on Citytv.

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    13 min