Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

It is a pleasure to welcome drummer and musician DRMAGDN to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

DRMAGDN is the brainchild of New York City-based Charlie Zeleny. This virtuoso drummer and DJ toured in 24 countries and 43 states in the United States of America. He also played on over 175 records. Using his drum pad controllers, triggers, and a laptop, he has delivered energetic performances at Lollapalooza, South by Southwest, the Warped Tour, and the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

DRMAGDN also appeared on multiple television series, including CBS This Morning, Today, Total Request Live, and The View. Several media outlets also highlighted his work, including AXS, American Songwriter, Billboard, Modern Drummer, and New York Magazine. He also received several accolades, including Blender Magazine’s “One of the Best Drummers of All-Time,” and Sick Drummer Magazine inducted him into their Hall of Fame.

He collaborated with many recording artists, including Emmy and Tony-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, Gala, Outsight, and Thalia. He also recorded music with the cast of Rock of Ages and appeared on several songs for Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Records, and the Universal Music Group.

In this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, DRMAGDN spoke about performing on the legendary stages of Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. He also talked about his latest single, “Not Alone,” which features Velvet Revolver’s Jeremy O’Shea, Matchbox Twenty’s Matt Beck, Capital Cities’ Spencer Ludwig, and American Authors' Dave Rubin.

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It is a pleasure to welcome my friend, producer and host Rye Myers to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

I had the opportunity to meet Rye in New York City when we were covering a show. Our friendship bonded over our mutual love of Broadway and the entertainment industry. In 2015, Rye founded RyeTheNewsGuy.com, where he shared his passion for theater, entertainment, and pop culture industries.

Rye interviewed a plethora of Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winners throughout his career, including Billy Porter, David Hyde Pierce, George Takei, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and Nathan Lane. Last Fall, Rye launched Live with Rye! It is an electrifying weekly digital talk show series with guests from all over the entertainment industry. He also formed his own production company: Rye Entertainment. The production company is focused on producing in various mediums in digital, film, television, and theater.

On this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Rye Myers opened up about launching his live series: Live with Rye. We also revisited some of his most memorable interviews with five-time Tony-winning choreographer and director Susan Stroman, lifestyle expert Tommy DiDario, and actor-singer Drew Seeley.

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

Kate is an award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist, and produce whose voice NPR calls “glassily clear and glossily sweet.” Her songs have won top honors from ASCAP and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Also, Kate shared stages with several of her heroes, including Bernard Perdie, Julian Lange, Scott Colley, and Terri Lynn Carrington.

Recently, Kate Schutt released her latest music project: Bright Nowhere. Produced by legendary producer and arranger Rob Mounsey, the album follows Kate’s journey as she dealt with her mother’s diagnosis and death from ovarian cancer. She spent five years as her mom’s primary caregiver and used that time to write songs about life and loss. In November 2018, Kate talked about dealing with these emotions as “a grief casserole” in a moving TED talk at the Westchester, Pennsylvania chapter.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Kate opens up about several songs on Bright Nowhere and talks about her book: The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting.

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

Originally from Bradford, United Kingdom, Asher discovered his passion for music and singing since he was 16-years-old. While he was initially reluctant to pursue a career in the music industry, Asher’s self-confidence strengthened through developing his craft.

When Asher moved to London to focus on his career, he received a plethora of opportunities. He had several writing sessions with top recording artists, including James Blunt, Mark Owen, Olly Murs, and Red Triangle. Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, Asher had the opportunity to open for Boyzone, Steps, the Vamps, and Will Young across the United Kingdom.

Asher appeared on several BBC outlets, including BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Leads, and BBC Radio Two. He was also featured in Manchester, England-based magazine Big Issue North. Later this year, Asher Knight will release his highly anticipated extended play: Alone.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Asher Knight spoke about the lessons he learned from spending time on tour with Will Young and his new single: “Alone.” He also talked about several of his most viewed covers on YouTube, including Justin Bieber’s “Anyone” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License.”

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It is a pleasure to welcome actor, producer, and entrepreneur Gary A. Wales to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Gary has appeared in several films and television shows, including Game of Thrones, Wendigo, and Love Bites. Also, he founded GAW Films, a creative film and video production company based in Scotland that specializes in crowdfunding, distribution, and producer services. He also launched his clothing company: GAW Clothing.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Gary A. Wales shared details about several of his upcoming projects, including Rage and the faith-based boxing film: STAN. He also spoke about his time as a Healtor Troop on Game of Thrones.

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It is a pleasure to welcome The Rah’s lead vocalist and guitarist Jack McLeod to the first Medium edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Over the past few years, The Rah’s have grown leaps and bounds since they formed in 2011 in their hometown of Prestonpans, Scotland. The rock band (Jack McLeod, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jordan McIntyre, drummer Neale Gray, bassist Lee Brown, and keyboardist and guitarist Jack Miller) has released several powerful tracks, including “The Time is Now,” “Survival,” and “She’s Not.”

The Spotify verified band is preparing to release their highly anticipated album: When Does It Become Real? As they prepare for the release, the Rah’s were featured on several significant UK media outlets, including Amazing Radio UK, BBC Music Introducing, The Mike James Rock Show, and XS Manchester 106.1FM.

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It is a pleasure to welcome singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Alyssa Jacey to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Initially from San Diego, California, Alyssa Jacey has released over 100 songs and performed over 3,500 shows. Also, she has opened for a plethora of recording artists, including Andy Grammer, Bruno Mars, Joan Osborne, Josh Kelley, Maren Morris, and Paula Cole. She has also collected several awards over her career, including the 2018 San Diego County Fair’s Songwriter Competition (first place). Her songs have made lengthy number one appearances on ReverbNation’s Pop and Blues charts from 2010 to 2020.

In addition to her music endeavors, Alyssa is also the owner of I Am Unashamedly Me. In 2014, she founded a music-specific mentoring business called Image Twelve28. Under I Am Unashamedly Me, this new chapter allows Alyssa to mentor a diverse group of clients as a career coach. From helping twenty-somethings make good choices with health and wellness to assisting retirees to find a new chapter as voice actors, Alyssa is ready to help them make their dreams a reality.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alyssa Jacey spoke about the time she pitched recording a collaboration to Bruno Mars and her latest album: Alyssa Jacey Live. She also revealed the stories behind some of her songs, including “Prove Me Wrong,” “Anything You Want,” “Drowning Me,” and “Why I Left.”

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It is a pleasure to welcome fitness entrepreneur and Model Trainers founder Sean Alexander to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Model Trainers are the personal trainers that practice what they preach, and their team assembled is united under one goal: to help both men and women achieve sustainable lifestyle transformations. Sean started Model Trainers in 2017 in New York City as they coached health and wellness to the city’s socialites.

Currently, Sean Alexander and the Model Trainers team, including Jonathan Ibraham, Abbey Christie, Ali Lee, and Jake’s Take friend Nick Topel, have diverse clients. From Hollywood celebrities and Fortune 500 leaders to a United States Congressman, the Model Trainers team has designed a diverse group of programs that range from healthy fat loss to building muscles.

Sean has also been featured on various media outlets. His work has been featured in Authority Magazine, PopSugar, Rhone’s The Pursuit, and Well + Good. He also appeared as a guest on several podcasts, including Brief Talk Podcast by Underwear News Briefs, Latino Wall Street, and Berning in Hell.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Sean Alexander shared Model Trainers’ origin story and how it stands out in the competitive fitness industry. He also revealed how he bartended with his friend and fellow fitness model, Michael Dean Johnson, on Watch What Happens Live! With Andy Cohen.

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It is a pleasure to welcome Animal Years lead singer Mike McFadden to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Animal Years is comprised of McFadden, bassist Anthony Saladino, and drummer Anthony Spinnato. The trio has pegged into every musical genre possible. The group recorded songs in Americana, folk, pop, and rock music. In 2017, Animal Years released their critically acclaimed extended play, Far from Home. Following its release, the band spent 18 months on the road that included opening for Blues Traveler and a sold-out show in New York’s Music Hall of Williamsburg.

The band received numerous praise from significant music media outlets, including Billboard, Culture Collide, and Earmilk. Rolling Stone named Animal Years as one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.”

2021 is currently turning out to be the band’s biggest year yet. On February 26, the trio dropped This is An Album Called Animal Years, Part One - EP. This is An Album Called Animal Years, Part Two – EP, the second extended play is scheduled to drop on May 21. The entire album, This Is An Album Called Animal Years, is expected to drop later this year.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Mike McFadden shared the Animal Years’ origin story and revealed the lessons that the band learned from Blues Traveler. Mike also gave the stories behind the band’s hit songs, including “What I’m Fighting For,” “Talking to You,” “Friends,” and “Caroline,” their most streamed song on Spotify.

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

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Payson taught himself how to play the piano and sing through listening to his brothers’ vast CD collection. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the recording industry. While attending the University of Southern California, Payson joined the A cappella music group – the SoCal VoCals. The team eventually competed on the inaugural season of the NBC defunct singing competition: The Sing-Off. The SoCal VoCals took home fourth place.

After college, Payson Lewis took his talents around the world including performing with orchestras in Korea and Taiwan. He also starred in several theatrical productions in Chicago and Las Vegas and sang on several motion picture soundtracks. Payson also scored acting roles on hit shows and mini-series including How I Met Your Mother, Jane the Virgin, and The People vs. OJ Simpson.

He also released a plethora of covers, including Adele’s “Hello,” Taylor Swift’s “Out of the Woods,” and a mash-up of Rihanna’s “Work” and Zayn Malik’s “Pillowtalk,” that gained him lots of YouTube subscribers and a shout out from Perez Hilton. Payson Lewis’ original music has been featured on countless digital media outlets, including Hollywood Life, PARADE Magazine, and Vents Magazine.

In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Payson Lewis spoke about his experience on The Sing-Off. He also talked about several of his songs such as “Only Yesterday,” “Bad Influence,” “Sound of a Voice,” and “Nothing to You,” Payson’s most-streamed song on Spotify.

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