Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

It is a privilege to welcome stand-up comedian Ahir Shah to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

On August 12, 2024, Ahir announced that he would be making his Netflix debut. He would bring his 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show ENDS to the streaming service. The special will feature material focused on family, history, immigration, marriage, politics, sacrifice, and beans. The stand-up comedian recorded the special earlier this year at London’s prestigious Royal Court Theatre.   ENDS was the runaway hit of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the show starting life at the beginning of the month as a work in progress. Three and a half weeks later, ENDS was crowned the Best Show of the festival before a sold-out five-week run at London’s Soho Theatre. The show amassed five-star reviews from United Kingdom publications such as Evening Standard, The Mail on Sunday, The Times, and Tortoise Media. Ahir Shah later took the show to the United States as a part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles. He plans to tour the show across the UK starting on January 30, 2025.  

In addition to the stage, Ahir Shah appeared on numerous appearances on radio and television. He appeared on BBC 2’s Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Mock the Week, and QI. He also guest starred on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and Channel 4’s The Last Leg. In 2021, Ahir launched his first special, Dots, on HBO Max. He performed sold-out shows worldwide, including tours in India and the United Kingdom. He had runs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Adelaide Fringe, and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festivals.  

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Ahir Shah discussed the comedic heroes who inspired him to enter the stand-up world and previewed his upcoming Netflix special, Ends.


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It is a privilege to welcome online transformation coach and Reality TV star Jenny West to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Jenny was first introduced to international audiences when she debuted on ITV's Survival of the Fittest's inaugural season. The show focused on young men and women who traveled to a South African savanna and competed in physical and mental challenges against each other.  The show stood out because the contestants had to go on dates with their rival teammates, which were designed to test loyalties and group strength. Like Love Island UK, the winners won a cash prize at the end of the show, and along the way, the viewers decided who stayed and were sent home.  

In 2019, Jenny West debuted on MTV's long-running Reality TV series, The Challenge. Her debut season, The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2, saw her join Team UK, which contained a diverse group of rookies including Nicole Bass, Sean Lineker, and Tula "Big T" Fazakerley, established UK veterans Georgia Harrison, Joss Mooney, Kayleigh Morris, Kyle Christie, Rogan O'Connor, Stephen Bear, and Theo Campbell, and reinforcements CT Tamburello and Dee Nguyen. During her time on Team UK, Jenny was sent into elimination twice. While she won the "Trapped" elimination against fellow rookie Nicole Bass, show veteran Tori Deal defeated her in the Hall Brawl elimination.  

In 2020, Jenny returned to compete on The Challenge: Total Madness. She won four daily challenges and eliminated Jenn Lee and War of the Worlds 2 champion Dee Nguyen in the Flip the Switch and Hall Brawl eliminations. Eventually, she made her first final and won the season.  

Currently, Jenny West returned to The Challenge: Battle of the Eras to compete on the Era Four team alongside some of her generation's heavy hitters, including Theo, Kaycee Clark, Kyland Young, Horacio Gutiérrez, Nurys Mateo, and longtime Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar friend Paulie Calafiore.  

When she is not on Reality TV, Jenny is working on her online fitness program Future Proof Fitness (FPF). FPF helps women over 30 unleash s- hot transformations. Using the company's app, her clients can find ways to lose body fat, tone up, and crush their goals.  

On this special edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jenny West spoke about her passion for fitness, crossing the finish line on The Challenge: Total Madness, and returning to the show to compete on The Challenge: Battle of the Eras.

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It is a pleasure to welcome actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist Katie Cleary to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Katie first burst onto the scene when she competed on the first season of America’s Next Top Model. After finishing the show and completing her Business and Marketing degree at Carthage University, she moved to Los Angeles. Within weeks of arriving in the City of Angels, Katie Cleary appeared alongside Howie Mandel as one of Deal or No Deal’s briefcase models. She also appeared as a guest star on various TV shows, including American Housewife, Entourage, How to Get Away with Murder, Rules of Engagement, and Two and a Half Men.  

She is also the creator and founder of World Animal News, a platform covering the latest breaking animal, environmental, and plant-based news from around the world. She is also the President and Founder of the animal welfare organization Peace 4 Animals. Both World Animal News and Peace 4 Animals are among the many ways Katie works to give a powerful voice to critical animal issues worldwide, focusing on saving endangered species, especially in Africa.  

She also produced and wrote the award-winning documentary Give Me Shelter, which premiered on Netflix in 2015. In 2022, she directed Why on Earth. The documentary allowed viewers to travel the globe and experience the vital connection between animals, humans, and the planet. Clint Eastwood, John Salley, Kristin Bauer, Maggie Q, and Shannon Elizabeth also appeared in the documentary.  

On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Katie Cleary discussed her time on Deal or No Deal, shared how she started World Animal News, and Why on Earth’s filmmaking process.  

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It is a privilege to welcome music duo Fox and Bones to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort, known as Fox and Bones, have been igniting stages since 2016.  Their infectious blend of Americana charm has graced international platforms alongside notable acts like Rayland Baxter, The Dead South, ZZ Ward, The Talbott Brothers, and Horse Feathers. Rooted in genuine folklore aspirations, the duo's music is infused with over 25 years of combined songwriting expertise. With a soul-stirring, retro-infused folk-rock sound, Scott's powerhouse vocals complement Sarah's resonant tones, creating poignant and relatable music that resonates deeply with audiences.

Their dedication to their craft has earned them prestigious awards, including first place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting contest and second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards. Additionally, Fox and Bones are the founders of Portland's Folk Festival, an annual event held at the iconic Crystal Ballroom. This three-night celebration of folk and roots music serves as a fundraiser for All Good NW, a local charity supporting the houseless community, and Music Portland, an advocate for local musicians in the Portland area.  

On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Fox and Bones discussed their latest album, Long Time Honey, and some of the stories behind its songs.

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It is a pleasure to welcome singer, songwriter, and guitarist Kyle Daniel to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Kyle Daniel's music is a unique blend of classic Southern rock and modern country, a fusion that appeals to a wide range of music lovers. His blue-collar sound resonates in rock clubs, honky-tonks, and everywhere in between. At the heart of this distinctive sound is a guitar hero, storyteller, and songwriter who has earned his audience the old-school way: by touring relentlessly, from dive bars in Tennessee to the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, and hitting key UK festivals along the way.  

Kyle, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, began his musical journey at a young age, playing in bars before he could legally drink. His passion for music was undeniable, as he followed in his parents' footsteps to become a skilled guitarist. His early success, winning the Kentucky Blues Challenge at 17 and placing in the finals at the International Blues Challenge at 18, was just the beginning of his inspiring journey.  

Later, Kyle began writing songs that showcased not only his fiery fretwork but also his songwriting chops and vocals. His debut EP, Kyle Daniel, was recorded in a single day and released independently in 2018.

Even without a label's help, the self-titled record found critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone praising it for mixing "the gravely twang of Steve Earle with Chris Stapleton's range, plus bigger hooks." After spending several years as a sideman for other artists, Daniel finally claimed his share of the spotlight, brewing up his melting pot of hard-hitting American roots music.  

 On this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Kyle Daniel spoke about his lessons from Anderson East, Bob Seger, and Brandy Clark and his debut album, Kentucky Gold.

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It is a privilege to welcome celebrity chef Charity Morgan to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Chef Charity is a best-selling author, chef, and vegan lifestyle advocate. Holding a culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, she has spent her professional life offering people a panoramic view of what it means to live a plant-based lifestyle. With over 15 years of professional cooking experience, Chef Charity has found a niche in providing vegan meal preparation for NFL players and educating them on the benefits of a vegan diet. She also catered a plant-based menu for Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s Nashville wedding. Alongside her husband, former NFL linebacker Derrick Morgan, Chef Charity played a prominent role in the Netflix documentary The Game Changers, which follows UFC fighter James Wilks on a quest to find the optimal diet for human performance and health. Chef Charity is a nationwide best-selling author of the cookbook Unbelievably Vegan, published by Clarkson Potter.   

On August 22, 2024, MAX will release her new special, Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity. The special finds Chef Charity Morgan on a mission to integrate vegan options onto the menu at Nashville’s beloved Germantown Pub, a local sports bar run by a stubborn chef set in his meat-eating ways. Chef Charity’s “Three R” system of “Replace, Replicate, Reveal” is put to the test as she pulls out all the stops to convince these carnivores to let a little vegan into their lives and onto their menu.
 
On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Chef Charity Morgan previewed her MAX special and the lessons she hopes viewers will learn from it.

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It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Kelsie Watts to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Born into a musical family, the Lubbock, Texas native developed her powerful vocals and artistry as a child. Her two musically talented parents encouraged Kelsie to pursue her craft after hearing her sing for the first time at two years old. Growing up performing in church and as the lead in her school plays, Kelsie went on to study opera, vocal performance, and commercial music at Belmont University. In Nashville, Kelsie began to hone her craft by songwriting and creating her own music that would soon launch her career.   Kelsie began writing and releasing music independently, which caught the eye of industry professionals and her peers. In 2020, the emerging artist was asked to be the featured vocalist on AJ McLean's single, "Hurts to Love You, " released under McLean's ATCK venture.   

Following the single release, Kelsie auditioned for NBC's The Voice: Season 19. She wowed the judges and viewers with her version of Kelly Clarkson's "I Dare You," securing her a place on Team Kelly. The performance didn't take long to go viral across social media, and it has since gained millions of views.  

On the heels of her run as a member of Team Kelly, Kelsie focused on her career as an independent pop artist. Her single "Live Out Loud" was recorded by multi-platinum and GRAMMY Nominated producer NicoTheOwl.  The track was the theme song for the Tokyo Sky Tree Global Campaign, Tree of Hope W1sh Ribbon Project. Legendary photographer and director Leslie Kee directed the official video for "Live Out Loud. The video streamed on loop 24/7 from Tokyo's Tokyo Sky Tree and was featured during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.  

In 2021, Kelsie Watts unveiled the powerful "Look What You Missed," an upbeat female empowerment track co-written with Casey Cook. Shortly after, she released "I Can't Say Goodbye," an anthemic ballad for anyone who has gone through a painful loss. Kelsie penned the song about the grief of losing her brother suddenly due to issues with his mental health in the hopes of helping others who have gone through similar anguish.   No stranger to going viral, Kelsie has now accumulated over 100 million views across social platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, with her cover videos of iconic pop music, which she films from her home in Nashville. Her videos have caught the eye of ABC's Nightline, which recently featured her in an episode highlighting her videos and musical talent. 

On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Kelsie Watts spoke about her journey on The Voice and the stories behind some of her top songs, including "After Midnight," "I Can't Say Goodbye," and a live version of "I Dare You."

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It is a privilege to welcome actor, filmmaker, and producer Michael Nardelli to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Michael made his professional acting debut as Stradivarius Helberg on the TV show Quintuplets. He then co-starred in the independent film The Derby Stallion opposite Zac Efron and the comedy Grassroots with Jason Biggs. Soon after, Michael portrayed a lovesick teenager in the 3-D horror film The Collective. He also had recurring roles on TV series such as American Crime Story: The People versus OJ Simpson, Hart of Dixie, My Name is Earl, Nashville, and Revenge.  

When Michael is not on television, he is behind the camera. As an independent film producer, Michael produced the Sundance Film Festival Award-winning Another Happy Day, which starred Demi Moore, Ezra Miller, and Kate Bosworth and the Tribeca Film Festival selected The Giant Mechanical Man, which starred Jenna Fischer, Topher Grace, Malin Akerman, and Bob Odenkirk.   Michael Nardelli became a household name when he produced and starred as Eric in the 2015 Netflix science fiction horror film CIRCLE. Co-starring Julie Benz and Carter Jenkins, the film is a bizarre mashup of 12 Angry Men and The Twilight Zone, where a room full of 50 strangers realize they control who will be the ultimate survivor. The high-stakes setup of the game within the film led to a heated cross-section discourse of the human conditions and all the hot-button issues dominating the early twenty-first century headlines. CIRCLE was screened at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con and Savannah Film Festival, and the 2015 Seattle International Film Festival highlighted the film as a part of its Catalyst program, highlighting exciting new filmmakers.  

In 2019, Michael produced and starred in Amazon Prime Video’s Dark/Web. The series focused on a genius programmer’s mysterious disappearance, which led to the reunion of old friends. The discovery of strange stories she left behind may indicate an impending technological crisis. The series earned three Emmy Award nominations.  

On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Michael Nardelli spoke about the upcoming sequel of CIRCLE and being Emmy-nominated for Dark/Web.

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It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Barbara Nadas to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Barbara is not just another emerging artist. Her unique sound defies the boundaries of pop-soul music. Her journey began at 14, singing in cover bands.  This experience allowed her to masterfully blend various music genres, from blues and rock to pop and disco.  Her inspiration comes from a diverse range of artists, including Fergie and the late Amy Winehouse.  

Barbara has performed with the Hungarian Operetta Theater and attended the Berklee 5 Weeks Summer Performance Program. She also worked with notable Hungarian producer Burai Krisztián and various Hungarian jazz musicians, including Gergely Ősze, Dániel Vikukel, and Máté Möntör.  Her discography includes "Hiába mondták," "Mese," and "Overthink."  

Barbara's recent release is a remix of her 2023 hit "SOAR," a collaboration with renowned producer Tom Martin. Martin's previous collaborations include Alesso, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Tiesto, and Travis Barker.  

In this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Barbara Nadas discusses the story behind "SOAR" and shares the lessons she learned from Tom Martin.

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It is a privilege to welcome the fabulous Lonita Cook to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Lonita is a creative producer, film critic, and arts advocate who creates narrative content such as movies and series focusing on midlife coming-of-age tales and watching movies and series of all sorts and chats about them for television advocates. She also contributes to Kansas City’s KCTV5’s My KC Live and Des Moines’ Hello Iowa with memberships in the Critics’ Choice Association, the world’s largest professional collective of critics. She serves on the Kansas City Film Critics Circle, the United States’s second-oldest critics group.  

Lonita Cook also helps make artists and filmmakers’ dreams come true. Over the years, she served arts organizations, including Johnson County Arts + Heritage Museum Foundations and Friends, as the President and volunteered for 13 years at the Sundance Film Festival. She also currently serves on the Johnson County Arts Council Advisory, Johnson County Park + Recreation, and ArtsKC Advocacy Committee and works as a field consultant for the Kansas Department of Commerce Creative Arts Industries. As a field consultant, Lonita helps support arts non-profit organizations and develop films for the state.  

She is also the co-host, co-executive producer, and co-creator of Kansas City PBS’s Get Lost! Get Lost stars Lonita and Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar friend and Emmy-winning journalist Michael Mackie as they travel across the Midwest, introducing viewers to the region’s gems.  

On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Lonita Cook spoke about her arts advocacy and previewed what’s next for Get Lost.

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