It is a privilege to welcome Chef Dale MacKay to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Chef MacKay began his career in the culinary industry as a fry cook in Vancouver, British Columbia. He then moved to London, England, where he began working at Chef Gordon Ramsey’s Claridge’s, followed by stints in Michelin-starred Ramsey restaurants in London, Tokyo, and New York City. He eventually returned to Vancouver to become the executive chef of Daniel Boulud’s Lumiere restaurant, where the restaurant was awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award under his direction. In 2011, Chef Dale MacKay competed on the first season of Top Chef Canada, where he became the inaugural champion of the franchise. After winning the show and starting a Vancouver restaurant, he returned to his hometown, where he founded the Grassroots Restaurant Group with Christopher Cho and Nathan Guggenheimer. With this group, he opened restaurants in Western Canada, including Avenue Restaurant and Bar, Ayden Kitchen and Bar, DOJO Ramen, Little Grouse on the Prairie, and Sticks and Stones. Chef MacKey is competing on Top Chef: World All-Stars. He will compete against 15 finalists and winners from 11 different Top Chef franchises. Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons are back as the hosts, but for the first time in show history, the entire competition shot an entire season abroad. In the second exclusive podcast interview of 2023, Chef Dale MacKay spoke about the lessons he learned from working with Chef Gordon Ramsey, reminisced about his win on Top Chef: Canada, and competed on Top Chef: World All-Stars.

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I am excited to welcome my friend, fitness trainer Sean Alexander, back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Sean started online coaching to build a community not limited to geography. Too many people feel alone or misguided on their health and fitness journey, and he wants his clients to be provided with the necessary information, support, and encouragement they need to reach their goals. He thrives on helping beginners become intermediates and helping intermediates enter the beginning stages of becoming advanced. Sean is not a bodybuilding coach; he is a lifestyle coach that developed an integrated lifestyle program revolving around each client's specific health, performance, and aesthetic-based goals. He has been a professional fitness coach since 2015 and has personal training accreditations from multiple institutions, including American Council on Exercise and the International Sports Sciences Association. For his second visit to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Sean Alexander reflected on re-branding as the Simple Approach Coach and stepping into the latest chapter in his professional career.

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It is a thrill to welcome Owen Like Comics to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Superhero fans turn to Owen to learn more about some of the biggest names in the genre. His in-depth analysis of some of the defining storylines of the 1990s to the 2010s has generated over 11 million views on YouTube as of this conversation. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Owen spoke about his creative process and how he started his platform. We also talked about some of his top videos, including “How Ultimate Spider-Man FIXED the Clone Saga,” “How Scott Snyder Redefined Batman – A New 52 Retrospective,” and how Grant Morrison saved both the Justice League in the 1990s and the X-Men in the early 2000s.

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It is a thrill to welcome Clocked Podcast hosts Paige and Dylan to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Paige is the Queen of Challenge TikTok, and her podcast Most Likely Two recaps several top Reality TV shows such as The Amazing Race, Survivor, Vanderpump Rules, and of course, The Challenge. She has also welcomed several cast members to her platform for long-form interviews. Cara Maria Sorbello, Emily Schromm, Jay Starrett, Lolo Jones, Morgan Willett, and Paulie Calafiore are some of her notable interviews, and fan-favorite champion Ashley Mitchell just helped Paige celebrate her 100th milestone interview. Charleston, South Carolina native Dylan Deckard hosts Chillin’ with Dylan Podcast. He specializes in recapping Reality TV shows such as The Bachelor and has interviewed many Reality TV veterans, including Big Brother houseguests Christian Birkenberger, Cliff Hogg III, Jessica Milagros, and Nicole Anthony, The Circle’s Shubham Goel, and The Traitors USA’s Rachel Rilley Villegas. He has also welcomed a plethora of The Challenge cast members that range from OGs such as Jon Brennan and Tina Bridges to champions Jenny West, Jonna Mannion, Wes Bergmann, and Yes Duffy. On January 29, 2022, Paige and Dylan met and developed an incredible friendship, and they collaborated on countless recaps of The Challenge. Paige and Dylan are venturing out of Reality TV and into their latest venture: Clocked the Podcast. These two unlikely yet inevitable best friends will talk about addiction, family, fitness, mental health, and travel. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Paige and Dylan spoke about their favorite interviews and previewed Clocked the Podcast. I also asked them for their take on my dream cast for The Challenge: Season 40.

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I am so happy that Jay Starrett returned to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Reality TV fans first met Jay when he appeared on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X. His masterminding of Michaela Bradshaw's blind slide elimination, winning two individual immunity challenges, and bonding with eventual winner Adam Klein made him a fan favorite. While he placed sixth, Jay went to the MTV universe and appeared on Ex on the Beach: Season Two alongside his ex-Morgan Willett. Eventually, the former Survivor castaway made his way to the long-running Reality TV competition The Challenge. In his debut season of The Challenge: Total Madness, Jay Starrett made a splash when he won two elimination challenges, including taking out show icon Chris "C.T." Tamburello. Unfortunately, Jay's season was cut short when he was medically disqualified in an elimination against Rogan O'Connor. Jay returned in The Challenge: Double Agents, where he was partnered with show legend Teresa Jones. The pair won a mini-final and masterminded the elimination of champion Ashley Mitchell. That move put a target on their back, and eventually, Leroy Garrett sent him home. After taking a season off, Jay returned to The Challenge: Rides or Dies. He partnered with Survivor champion Michele Fitzgerald and together, the duo won two daily challenges and used their power to mastermind the elimination of show legend Laurel Stucky. Unfortunately, the pair were eliminated by the powerful rookie team Horacio and Olivia. Jay Starrett runs the Stay Loco brand outside of the reality TV world. Stay Loco represents "You being you." He encourages his followers to believe in themselves, motivate, and inspire people. He also has dove into the music world with several songs, including "Stone Cold," featuring The Challenge: Double Agents competitors Lio Rush and Joseph Allen. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jay Starrett talked about how he would have welcomed the new Survivor US newcomers (Michele, Michaela, and Island of the Idols champion Tommy Sheehan) into the fold if he was on The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies and spoke about partnering with Michele on The Challenge: Rides or Dies. Plus, Jay talked about expanding the Stay Loco brand and music ventures.

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It is a pleasure to welcome Peter Jang to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Peter moved to California to pursue his Bachelor’s degree at the University of California at San Diego. Once he graduated from the university, he moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing a career in acting and stunt work. He absorbed as much information about the industry while getting started. With a background in Taekwondo as a junior Olympian fighter with five US National Taekwondo Championship medals and three Ohio State Championship titles, Peter Jang was naturally drawn to stunt work as a fighting specialist. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, Peter worked on several high-profile films such as Bad Times at the El Royale, The Forever Purge, and The Suicide Squad. He also performed on television shows, including American Horror Stories, General Hospital, NCIS: Hawaii, S.W.A.T, and Westworld. Recently, Peter released his short film: MASK. The film tells the story of a combat veteran (Jang) trying to escape his PTSD by working at a boxing gym. Unfortunately, a mysterious man disturbs the vet’s tranquility and amplifies the veteran’s worst fears. The short film features cast members Tim Neff and Gabrielle LaJudice. The film received the ‘Best Narrative’ award at the 2022 Marina Del Ray Film Festival. Peter Jang spoke about his taekwondo history in this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. He also spoke about how it led him to the stunt world, including facing off against the late Jason David Frank in two viral videos: Super Power Beat Down: White Ranger vs. Scorpion and Green Ranger vs. Ryu. Peter also spoke about his desire to bring MASK to life.

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It is a pleasure to welcome actor Damian Romeo to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Damian got into the arts at a young age at his grandmother’s insistence. It started with music lessons, and around nine years old, he began performing in theatre, which solidified his lifelong desire to become an actor. Sporting a fit physique and measuring a staggering 6’4”, a designer’s scout discovered him and asked him to walk in his show. That fashion show led Damian to be named “Canada’s Next Top Male Model” during Vancouver Fashion Week.
Around the same time, Damian Romeo followed in the footsteps of some of his family members. He joined the Canadian Infantry Army and remained a reserve soldier for four years. His heart remained continued to pursue auditions and work in film and television. He booked a small part on Amazon’s The Expanse and shortly after booked the role of ‘Matt Press’ on Netflix’s popular series Ginny & Georgia. On the film front, Damian has the upcoming thriller PINS & NEEDLES starring opposite his fellow Ginny & Georgia co-star Chelsea Clark.
When he is not working, Damian is a horseman and an overall fan of the outdoors. He is an avid rock climber dedicated to a healthy diet and working out. Damian also enjoys giving back in his time and volunteering for SickKids, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting the most significant challenges in child health.
In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Damian Romeo spoke about working in the Canadian Infantry Army and teased Matt Press’ story during the sophomore season of Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia.

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It is a pleasure to welcome Damian Terriquez to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in San Diego before moving to Tijuana, Mexico, Damian spent most of their childhood watching movies at their mother’s workplace, which began their love of film. They moved back to high school, where they were offered a spot on the varsity cheer team after the coach noticed them performing floor gymnastics during their lunch break. In addition to cheerleading, Damian also got involved in theater and dance while in high school, combining all their favorite arts activities. As a dancer, Damian Terriquez won multiple competitive dancing awards and was ranked in the Top 10 dancers in North America. After completing high school, they became a first-generation college student as they attended California State University at San Marcos before transferring to Woodbury to obtain a Marketing degree with an emphasis in fashion. During their senior year, Damian turned their thesis into an actual business, Epicone, a gender-neutral elegant clothing company that launched in 2020. They also studied abroad in London, where they auditioned for The Lion King musical. While Damian ultimately did not get the role, the experience furthered their desire to perform. They appeared as backup dancers in music videos for Dillon Francis, Halsey, and Tiesto. They also have performed in several stage shows, such as In the Heights and The Pajama Game. When Damian Terriquez is not in front of the camera, they can be found spending time with their fiancé in Los Angeles. Damian is also a strong supporter of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Federation, having attended the organization’s events for years, including the most recent Ball to End AIDS. They are also passionate about trans and non-binary representation in Hollywood. They were recently on the Warner Brothers Discovery panel at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center to discuss the importance of empowering the community and sharing their voices in the film industry. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Damian Terriquez spoke about the behind-the-scenes process of filming during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also previewed several of their Netflix projects, including That 90s Show and Glamorous starring opposite Kim Cattrall, which is currently scheduled to be released in late spring 2023.

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It is an honor to welcome country music group Chapel Hart to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle, make up Chapel Hart and are indeed a force to be reckoned with. The ladies have found a way to wrap their Mississippi roots and Louisiana spunk and share it with listeners worldwide.
In 2021, CMT inducted the trio into their Next Women of Country program. The institution helps up-and-coming country music recording artists. Ashley McBride, Gabby Barnett, and Kelsea Ballerini are some of the program’s alumni. Their music has reached fans worldwide as they earned the title of “International Group of the Year” for their signature song: “You Can Have Him, Jolene,” in Scotland. They also were nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs, including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore release: The Girls Are Back in Town.
Last year, Chapel Hart’s world expanded as they auditioned for NBC’s long-running talent competition: America’s Got Talent (AGT). After the trio performed “You Can Have Him, Jolene,” they received the second group Golden Buzzer from AGT’s on-air team (host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum). Their audition has been viewed over 9.6 million times as of publication.
The group also received high praise from country music icons such as Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, and the late Loretta Lynn. Chapel Hart became fan favorites as they performed original songs: “The Girls Are Back in Town” and “American Pride.” While the trio performed “Something to Talk About” with Darius Rucker, they placed in the Season 17 Top Five.
In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Chapel Hart revisited their AGT journey and spoke about their Glory Days Tour, which includes stops in Cincinnati, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Omaha.

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For the first time in seven years, cello rock duo Emil & Dariel made their way back to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar platform. The brothers first became noticed when their live performance of Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Rain” became a viral video sensation on YouTube. After that, the duo auditioned for the ninth season of NBC’s long-running talent competition America’s Got Talent (AGT). Their initial audition received over 3.3 million YouTube views and a standing ovation from veteran AGT judges Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum and former judges Howard Stern and Mel B. Emil & Dariel became part of the Season Nine acts that had the opportunity to perform in front of the nation at Radio City Music Hall, where their covers of songs such as “Satisfaction” and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” gave audiences chills. While they were eliminated at the end of the Top 12, Emil & Dariel continued their musical journey. Emil & Dariel released a studio album, Rock Cellos, in 2015 and a live extended play in 2016, which showcased their takes on iconic songs such as “Crazy Train,” “Eye of the Tiger,” “Live & Let Die,” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” They also shared the stage with many superstars such as Apocalyptica, Flo Rida, Kellie Pickler, Robin Thicke, will.i.am, and 2CELLOS. In the first exclusive podcast interview of 2023, Emil & Dariel opened up about their experience on America’s Got Talent: All-Stars, including their reaction to Simon Cowell’s harsh commentary. They also spoke about how their fans, fellow musicians, and healthcare professionals rallied around them.

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