25 APR 2024 · It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Max Rae to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Max Rae has gone from an undiscovered singer-songwriter to explosively bursting on the scene! The Las Vegas-based Pop/R&B recording artist has been toiling away and releasing music to an undiscovered music world with just 15 songs that have accompanying visuals. She was introduced to Grammy Award-winning producer Keith Thomas, who helped her create her song: “Tattoo.” The track was leaked to US Rhythmic Radio programmers, spreading across the country like wildfire thanks to early airplay at KLZY, KRYC, WCKX, WCPY, WRVZ, and more stations.   Max’s current single, “Metamorphosis,” was released on April 12, and a remix package surrounding her second single: “Keep You Waiting.” CAHILL & DTAG, Tony Moran, and Moto Blanco are the DJs and producers who contributed to the album. After making rounds at London and New York Fashion Weeks, Max Rae will support pop music group Blue on their Greatest Hits Tour. She will perform across the United Kingdom, stopping in Liverpool, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Portsmouth, and Manchester. Max Rae will also be supporting Aston Merrygold on his Houseparty Tour. Fans can expect Max to support the “Precious” performer when his tour stops in Glasgow, Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Belfast, Ireland.   In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Max Rae spoke about the stories behind her songs and previewed both tours.

21 APR 2024 · It is a privilege to welcome actor and filmmaker Matt Cohen to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Matt grew up in South Florida, where he played high school football, ran track, competed in auto racing and motocross, and graduated with honors and perfect attendance throughout all his school years. He went to study business and architecture at Florida State University, where he enrolled in theater classes and discovered his passion for all things entertainment.   After graduating from college, Matt Cohen traveled to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. Within ten months of being on the West Coast, he booked the lead role of sensitive jock Aiden Dennison in The N’s teen drama South of Nowhere. He also starred as young John Winchester, Michael, and Lucifer on Supernatural, Jeremy on 90210, Levi Sutter on How to Get Away with Murder, and Dr. Griffin Munroe on General Hospital. Matt also guest starred on several TV shows, including Criminal Minds, Guidance, Medium, Melissa & Joey, and The O.C.    From 2019 to 2023, Matt was Entertainment Tonight's weekend anchor and correspondent. During his time on the entertainment news show, Matt interviewed Benedict Cumberbatch, Dwayne Johnson, Katy Perry, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Seacrest, and music legend Sir Rod Stewart. He also helped the show win three Daytime Emmy Awards during his tenure. When Matt is not in front of the camera, he is behind it as a producer and DGA director. He executive produced and directed the intense short film Mama Bear and an episode of Supernatural in 2020.   In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Matt Cohen reflected on his time on the South of Nowhere, Supernatural, and General Hospital sets. He also spoke about his podcasts – MC on the Mic and CoBros. 

19 APR 2024 · It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Dean Lewis as a guest on this special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  In March 2016, Dean signed a recording contract with Island Records and Universal Music Australia. He released his debut single, “Waves,” on September 30, 2016, which peaked at number 12 on the Australian ARIA Charts. “Waves” was featured on numerous TV shows such as All America, Grey’s Anatomy, Riverdale, Suits, and Valor. He followed it up with “Need You Know” in April 2017 and his debut extended play Same Kind of Difference, on May 12, 2017, which peaked at number 27 on the ARIA Album Charts and earned five nominations at the 2017 ARIA Music Awards. On June 29, 2018, Dean Lewis released “Be Alright,” the first single off his debut album, A Place We Knew. “Be Alright” reached number one in Australia for five consecutive weeks. It also reached number one in Belgium, the top five in Ireland, Sweden, and New Zealand, the Top 20 in Scotland and the United Kingdom, and the Top 30 in the United States.   In 2022, Dean’s sophomore studio album, The Hardest Love, featured singles such as “Looks Like Me,” “Hurtless,” and “How Do I Say Goodbye.” Last year, Dean’s His Future is Bright World Tour saw him play close to 100 headline shows and music festivals worldwide, including a headline show in China. His music accumulated over 2.3 billion streams, while he ended 2023 on some of the world’s top lists. He placed number five on TikTok’s The Hitmakers/Most Viewed Artists and number nine on Spotify’s Top Australia Artists. In this exclusive edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Dean Lewis shared the stories behind some of his top streamed hits such as “Memories,” “Trust Me Mate,” and “Be Alright” and what fans can expect from the Maybe This Man Tour. 

15 APR 2024 · Author’s Note: This podcast was recorded after Universal Music Group (UMG) removed its entire catalog from TikTok. Also, the song, “One More Song (demo)” was featured in the film ROCKBOTTOM, which is now on Prime Video NOT Netflix. It is a pleasure to welcome pop/R&B band ICYDAY to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. ICYDAY is made up of Sloane Morgan Siegel, David Bloom, and guitarist-pianist Isaac Cohen. Sloane portrayed the titular characters in Dwight in Shining Armor and Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street and appeared in Chartered, Game Shakers, The Goldbergs, and NCIS. Sloane voiced Robin (Tim Drake) in the Gotham Knights video game. David portrayed Kevin in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Stanley Zielinski in Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, Josh in American Born Chinese, and Teenage Al in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. He also appeared in CSI: NY, Modern Family, The Goldbergs, and Arrow. Sloane and David first met on the set of The Goldbergs years ago and have known each other since they were 13. Sloane and David teamed up with Isaac to pursue this musical passion project.    On January 26, the trio released their debut single, “Open Up” was released. The catchy, laidback single demonstrates the group’s serious musical talent for crafting melody, blending elements of jazz, pop, indie, and funk into a commercial sound you can envision in the background of a film or your favorite coffee shop. “Open Shop” is an honest song about wanting to know somebody better, the ebbs and flows of a relationship, with tasteful R&B electric guitar and neo-soul sound. ICYDAY dropped their second single, a heartbreak love song called “Love Isn’t Fair,” on February 15, followed by their third song, “One More Song,” on March 8.    In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, ICYDAY shared their origin story, the stories behind their songs, and their take on using TikTok to build their fanbase.  

11 APR 2024 ·   It is an honor and privilege to welcome Reality TV legends Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   Jon and Beth entered the pop culture world in June 1993 when they became roommates on The Real World: Los Angeles. Jon was the third houseguest introduced to the cast after Tami Roman and Dominic Griffin picked him up in his hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky before arriving at the Venice house.  Beth made her debut in the show’s second episode: “To a New Beginning…” and the duo stayed in the house until the final episode.   Five years later, Jon returned to MTV to compete on Road Rules: All-Stars, the first season of MTV’s long-running Reality TV competition, The Challenge,  where his team (fellow Real World legends Cynthia Roberts (The Real World: Miami), Eric Nies (The Real World: New York), Rachel Campos-Duffy (The Real World: San Francisco), and Sean Duffy (The Real World: Boston)  completed tasks in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand; Monroe, Connecticut; and Los Angeles. He competed in Battle of the Seasons (2002) and The Inferno II.   Since The Challenge, Jon Brennan turned to his passion for music, which led him to extensive touring and national appearances and helped him establish a solid career. He gained thousands of fans and opened for some of the biggest names in country music. With every performance, Jon has continually garnered high praise for his ability to connect to audiences by delivering authentic country songs. He released his latest EP; I Ain’t Done Singing Yet; Jon co-wrote almost all the new songs and promised to provide new electrifying performances in a family-friendly environment.   One year after Jon’s win on Road Rules: All-Stars, Beth Stolarczyk competed on the second season now titled: Road Rules/Real World: The Challenge, where she made it to the final. Throughout her time on the show, Beth competed on Battle of the Seasons (2002), Battle of the Sexes, The Inferno II, The Gauntlet 2, The Duel, and The Gauntlet III. She accumulated 21 daily wins, two elimination wins, and $2,206.  Beth also competed on Paramount+’s The Challenge: All-Stars 1 and The Challenge: All-Stars 3, where she won one elimination and one daily.   Outside of the show, Beth starred, directed and executive produced several TV specials including 2007’s Reality TV’s Sexiest Vixens and 2009’s Sexiest Women of Reality TV Swimsuit Calendar Edition. She also appeared on E! True Hollywood Story, Entertainment Tonight, The Screen Savers, and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Beth is also the CEO of Eyelusion Lashes Beverly Hills.   In 2021, Jon and Beth reunited with five of their cast members on The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles on Paramount+. In 2023, Jon and Beth launched their podcast: Getting Real with Jon and Beth. On the podcast, the duo give an insiders’ perspective on reality TV, music, pop culture, and real life. Jon and Beth invite listeners to walk down nostalgia lane to present day as they get into real unfiltered one-on-one conversations.   In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk spoke about returning to The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles, some of their most talked about episodes of their podcasts, and who would be on their dream team on an upcoming season of The Challenge: All-Stars.  

6 APR 2024 · It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur Tara Shannon to the 280th episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Tara is a multi-hyphenate in the music industry who has built her life around educating, empowering, and entertaining. Renowned for her insightful and empowering speeches, she has been invited as a guest speaker at prestigious events, including Artpreneur, Impact Entrepreneur Summit, and the globally recognized G20 Summit. Her experience and insight at these forums have inspired many aspiring artists and entrepreneurs.   Tara Shannon is the co-founder and dynamic force behind a group of companies spanning different industries. These include an artist-centric record label, http://www.willow-sound.com/and education-focused coaching at http://www.gro-ve.com/ She leverages her distinctive experiences in founding and managing businesses to equip music creators with the necessary tools to navigate the labyrinth of the music industry.  ​ As an author and sought-after coach, Tara guides the next generation of music creators to transform into successful entrepreneurs in the ever-evolving landscape of the music business. She emphasizes that to be successful in the business of music, you first need to be successful in the business of YOU. ​ Tara is also a seasoned recording artist and songwriter with a career spanning over thirty years. Her music has found resonance with an impressive array of organizations and platforms, such as World Youth Days, The Canadian Palliative Care Association of Canada, The Canadian Showtime Chorus, DEBRA Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and United Way, among others, earning her numerous accolades along the way.   In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Tara Shannon discussed co-founding Willow Sound Records and how she transformed her book YOU and the Music Business—A Self-Care Guide to Finding Balance in Today’s Music Industry into the podcast. 

2 APR 2024 · I am very excited to welcome Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) back to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar platform this season!    Up first is Newfoundland singer Matthew Cooper. He auditioned during the first episode of the Million Dollar Season. The performer tackled Queen’s “Who Wants to Live Forever” and received a standing ovation from all four judges (Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Kardinal Offishall, and Trish Stratus) and the entire CGT audience.   In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Matthew Cooper shared his origin story, why he chose the Queen anthem, and his hopes if he makes to the CGT finale.   Canada’s Got Talent airs on CityTV.

31 MAR 2024 · It is a privilege to welcome accomplished singer-songwriter Robbie Fitzsimmons to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    He is no stranger to the music industry, as Robbie has spent a good portion of his career not only writing his own music but also working behind the scenes with some of the industry’s biggest recording artists and producers. He is mentioned in songwriting by Paul Simon and has performed around the world at iconic music festivals, including Burning Man, Coachella, the Electric Daisy Carnival, and Glastonbury.     Robbie also holds Platinum RIAA status for his work on Lana Del Rey’s “Ultraviolence” and Guy Lalimberte (Cirque du Solei). He takes pride in extending his gifts into the world of other artists in multiple musical genres. His songwriting is deeply personal, and as an LGBTQ artist living with bipolar disorder, each production comes from a place that is genuinely authentic and soulful.   Robbie Fitzsimmons believes that vulnerability transcends conversation and can be heard, felt, and understood through each song he creates. His new LP Blue Meets Orange will be released this year, and in 2023, he released the highly praised EP The Mountain That Turned Upside Down.    In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Robbie Fitzsimmons spoke about performing at Burning Man, working with Lana Del Rey, and the stories behind his songs.

28 MAR 2024 · It is a privilege to welcome retired model, comedian, and content creator Mario Adrion to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Hailing from the quaint town of Alpirsbach, Germany, Mario’s journey began at 18 when a Facebook scout catapulted him into the dazzling world of modeling. Jet-setting across continents, he carved a niche representing agencies such as ONE Management and Wilhelmina. Mario Adrion graced the campaigns of fashion giants, including Calvin Klein, Gucci, and Tommy Hilfiger. He graced the runways of both the Milan and New York Fashion Weeks. His work received accolades from Vogue and Jimmy Kimmel Live!    In 2020, Mario relocated to Los Angeles, beginning a flourishing comedy career. He performed at iconic venues such as the Laugh Factory, the Hollywood Improv, and the Stand. He made headlines when he auditioned on American Idol and challenged Katy Perry for a model off while in a Speedo.   In the face of industry challenges, Mario transformed adversity into art, and his YouTube escapades chronicle the shift from male modeling to comedy and storytelling that featured his American Idol audition and “Brojob” video. He also hosts the UNCENSORED with Mario Adrion. The podcast features raw and crunchy conversations with guests every week. Several guests have included Godfrey, Jiaoying Summers, and Peet Montzingo.    In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Mario Adrion spoke about his iconic American Idol audition. He shared insights about some of his most memorable podcast conversations.

24 MAR 2024 · It is a privilege to welcome actor Brad James to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.   In just a few years, Brad James has transformed from a US Marine to a dynamic force in television and film. He has starred in films such as Parental Guidance, The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghost of Georgia, Prisoners, and Dashing Through the Snow.   Brad developed a following thanks to his starring roles in Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse (Todd), Superstition (Calvin Hastings), A House Divided (Cameron Sanders, Jr.), and Outer Banks (Agent Bratcher).    Brad is starring as Black Panther Party co-founder Huey Newton in the Netflix biopic Shirley. Shirley follows Shirley Chisholm (played by Emmy and Oscar-winning actress Regina King), the first Black woman elected to Congress, as she makes a historical trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination. The film also stars Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Amirah Vann. It was written and directed by John Ridley.    Beyond acting, Brad is making waves as a writer, producer, and director, bringing entertaining and enlightening stories to life. His commitment to inspiring youth extends to speaking engagements at drama academies, schools, and panels, promoting the belief that anyone can achieve their dreams.    In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Brad James spoke about the similarities and differences between Todd and Cameron Sanders, Jr. He also shared his research to portray Huey Newton in Shirley.