Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter ChrisLee to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

The Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and record producer began his career in the recording industry at New York City’s Platinum Sound by assisting headlining artists Busta Rhymes, Miguel, and Shakira. ChrisLee takes influence from artists such as John Legend and Justin Bieber to Usher and Kendrick Lamar.

He also founded earth + water records – the first record label to focus on the well-being and multidimensionality of their artists. Recording industry collaborators have come to know ChrisLee as a detail-oriented, reflective, and healing light in the studio – always digging in for more depth to get the best and most connected expression as possible.

Millions were introduced to the Berklee College of Music graduate when he appeared on the sophomore season of NBC’s songwriting competition Songland. He worked with renowned singer-songwriter Ester Dean on his original song “Love Struck,” which was selected by Boyz II Men to record. He also co-wrote 220 Kid and Gracey’s breakout hit song: “Don’t Need Love,” which hit the Top 10 on UK music charts and was nominated for the Best Single category at the 2021 Brit Awards.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, ChrisLee spoke about his Songland experience and shared the stories behind his most streamed songs on Spotify.

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The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast is very excited to announce that we are starting a podcast spin-off for its coverage of America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 16.

The podcast, Jake’s Take’s AGT Season 16 Special, will feature conversations with some standout acts that successfully auditioned in front of the judges. I want to give a very special shoutout to both Fremantle (AGT’s production company) and NBC for giving jakes-take.com and The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast the opportunity to speak with these amazing acts.

Singing trio 1aChord is the latest act that I had the opportunity to speak with this season. During the first week of America’s Got Talent: Season 16’s Judges Auditions, 1aChord (Christoff Hairston, Tavis Cummingham, and Julian Kennedy) blew the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel) with their powerful interpretation of Coldplay’s “Fix You.”

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro students received a standing ovation and advanced to the next round. In the latest edition of the Jake’s Take’s AGT Season 16 Special, 1aChord relived their audition and shared what winning the NBC long-running talent competition meant to them.

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It is a pleasure to welcome one of my favorite people, Anabolic Aliens founder Mike Rosa, back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

I have watched Mike, and the Anabolic Aliens brand evolve and grow since I first sat down with him in 2017. Since our initial conversation, he created the fitness app Exerprise, a workout generator that uses advanced filtering technology to give users the best workout possible regardless of time or equipment availability.

Also, Mike and the Anabolic Aliens team developed a paid monthly membership called the Invasion. The Invasion contains over 1,000 exercise videos, goal-based diet plans, and equipment-specific workout programming. Mike also offers a plethora of plans that range from workouts and full fitness to dieting and consulting. Community members can also get informative content on The Signal, the Anabolic Aliens’ official blog. Topics include exercises and fitness training, nutrition, and workouts.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, the Anabolic Aliens founder spoke about the Exerprise app and the Invasion. He also spoke about his decision to travel to Istanbul, Turkey, for a hair transplant surgery.

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The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast is very excited to announce that we are starting a podcast spin-off for its coverage of America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 16.

The podcast, Jake’s Take’s AGT Season 16 Special, will feature conversations with some of the standout acts that successfully auditioned in front of the judges. I want to give a very special shoutout to both Fremantle (AGT’s production company) and NBC for giving jakes-take.com and The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast the opportunity to speak with these amazing acts.

Escape artist Matt Johnson is the latest performer that I had the opportunity to speak with this season. During the second week of AGT’s Judges’ Auditions, Matt spooked the audience and judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel with his death-defying audition. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Matt has over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry and has performed in over 60 countries. In addition, he has thrilled audiences on various television shows, including Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Wizard Wars, Lorraine, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and The World’s Best. Also, his routines have been viewed on YouTube over 500 million times.

In 2019, Matt Johnson joined the international touring show – The Illusionists. The group performed directly from Broadway and toured across Mexico, Panama, and Saudi Arabia. He is also part of a unique group of acts that competed on America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Matt was the second most viewed act on BGT and was named the most dangerous act of BGT: Series 12, which aired in 2018.

During our call, Matt shared his thoughts about the dangerous AGT audition. He also compared and contrasted his Got Talent shows' appearances and revealed which set of judges were more frightened by his routine.

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It is a pleasure to welcome author and radio host Janeane Bernstein, Ed.D, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Janeane is a writer, speaker, and radio host/producer at KUCI 88.9FM in Orange Country, California. She is also the host of the new online series, Outside the Box, a podcast and virtual event platform designed to create positivity, meaningful connections and expand the possibilities.

Janeane earned a doctorate from Boston University in Educational Media and Technology from the Curriculum and Teaching program and graduated from Syracuse University with her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education and Communications. Also, she is a 2021 Age Boom Academy Fellow with the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center in partnership with Columbia University’s Columbia Journalism School.

In 2020, she released her very first book, Get the Funk Out, %^&* Happens, What to Do Next! Published by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster and Audible, Get the Funk Out focuses on creating resilience and strength through life’s curveballs. Janeane also speaks to students and adults about finding resilience in challenging times, making emotional, mental, and physical health a priority, and the advantages of having a mentor.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Janeane Bernstein, Ed.D revealed her radio show’s most memorable guests. She also revealed her writing process behind Get the Funk Out.

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It is a pleasure to welcome magician Dustin Tavella to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Dustin became an overnight sensation when he premiered his magic act on America’s Got Talent: Season 16. His powerful story about adopting his son, Xander, moved both the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum) and the show’s fan base.

At the end of the segment, Dustin received a unanimous “Yes” from the judges. He started a journey that could lead him to join fellow magicians Mat Franco and Shin Lim in the America’s Got Talent winners’ circle. Thanks to my friends over at Fremantle and NBC, I spent a few minutes on the phone with him.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Dustin Tavella spoke about how he initially got into magic and the emotional feedback he received after auditioning.

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It’s Memorial Day weekend! To celebrate this holiday, The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast welcomed actor-singer Seth Sikes for its fifth special edition.

I first met Seth when he appeared at my dear friends, Branden + James’ concert at New York City’s the Green Room 42. He sang the classic tune “Stormy Weather” with the couple. I loved his vocals that were inspired by the Great American Songbook icons such as Judy Garland and Lena Horne.

Before he earned the reputation as one of New York City’s “most talked-about performers,” Seth Sikes was very active in the theater industry. He was the Assistant Director for the 10-time Tony-winning musical The Band’s Visit and The Nance (starring Nathan Lane and directed by Jack O’Brien). Seth also served as the Assistant Director for the Off-Broadway productions of Tribes, Pageant, Sweet Bird of Youth, and Sondheim: The Birthday Concert.

After his successes in the theater industry, Seth Sikes set his sights on the Big Apple’s nightclub scene. His debut show, which paid tribute to Judy Garland, was named “Best Tribute Show” by Broadway World. Also, The New York Arts Review described Seth as “one of the great saviors of the Great American Songbook.”

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Seth was unable to perform in front of live audiences. However, he solved this problem by creating a series of viral music videos. His recent video, “Ring Them Bells,” was selected to conclude Liza Minnelli’s globally watched seventy-fifth’s birthday celebration.

In this special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Seth Sikes spoke about how he was starstruck when he met one of his idols: the iconic Liza Minnelli and his work on The Band’s Visit. He also previewed his June 3 show, Runnin’ Wild, at the Green Room 42.

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It is a pleasure to welcome Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast host Jess Rothschild to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Since December 2019, the native New Yorker serves quick hits and deep dives on New York City culture, the Bravo Housewives, and gay pop iconology. Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast also explores the nostalgia of how it felt to watch Reality TV when LGBT representation was not yet mainstream.

Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast has welcomed many guests ranging from fashion icons Carson Kressley and Isaac Mizrahi to legendary comedians such as Judy Gold, Margaret Cho, and Rachel Dratch. In addition to her superstar interviews, Jess Rothschild welcomes several industry insiders for conversations centered around pop culture hot topics. Astrologist Andy Bellatti, FacesByBravo, and Sasha Morfaw are the podcast’s frequent guest panelists.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jess Rothschild shared the origin story of The Hot Takes & Deep Dives Podcast. Jess also spoke about her most memorable interviews, including her in-depth conversations with Bruce Bozzi, Rosie O’Donnell, and Walter Afanasieff.

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It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter KANDLE to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

The British Columbia-born singer-songwriter has been surrounded by music for her whole life. Neil Osborne is the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the popular Canadian rock band 54-40 and hung out backstage at the band’s various bands and recording sessions. She also formed the Blue Violets with her sister, Coral, and friend and former Lillix member Louise Burns.

KANDLE’s debut solo album, Flames, featured songs that dealt with serious topics such as mental health, sexual assault, and eating disorders. For her efforts, she received a Juno nomination and a Prism Prize Award. Throughout her career, KANDLE worked with a plethora of Canada’s renowned songwriters, including Sam Roberts, Coeur de Pirate, and Martin “Youth” Glover. She also received coverage from many media outlets such as American Songwriter, Bizarre Magazine, and Fingers on Bast.

On May 28, KANDLE will release Set the Fire. The album is getting buzz as she became one of the first independent female artists to make the cover of Spotify’s “Ready to Rock” playlist. The music video of “Honey Trap,” one of her singles off the highly anticipated album, features both KANDLE’s all-female band: The Wiccs, and actor Keenan Tracey (Bates Motel and The 100). Also, ‘Lock and Load,” another one of Set the Fire’s singles’ music videos, was nominated for a Canadian Independent Video Award.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, KANDLE shared the stories behind some of her songs, including “Honey Trap,” “Misty Morning,” and “Demon,” her most streamed song on Spotify. She also spoke about overcoming obstacles that she faced in her career in the recording industry.

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It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Eleni C to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

The London, England-based singer-songwriter is gaining a following after being featured on CBBC’s The Playlist. In fact, the media outlet crowned her “Music Princess.” Eleni C was also featured on several UK-based radio stations including BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Leicester, and BBC Radio Scotland. She also virtually traveled across the United Kingdom via a Virtual National School Tour.

She also represented the United Kingdom on the world stage as she took home first place in two categories: Best Original Song and Best Female Singer. Eleni also opened for many international recording artists, including Alesha Dixon, Becky Hill, Foxes, Little Mix, and Tulisa. She also performed at Free Radio Live Concert in Birmingham NEC Arena, Pride in London, and the Westfield Music Cube.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Eleni C spoke about the lessons she learned while on tour with Alesha Dixon and Tulisa. She also shared the stories behind some of her top songs including “Tug of War,” “Silent Voices,” “I Don’t Give a Damn,” and “Black and White.”

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