Today, I am joined by Jacob Elyachar to give thoughts and reactions to the current state of the Challenge franchise, reaction to the season 39 cast, and more!

Jacob Elyachar is the Chief Content Producer-Writer of the pop culture and entertainment news website jakes-take.com and the host of 'The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.'  

His bylines have appeared in several media outlets, including Comic Book Resources, Enstars, Examiner.com, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, and Tech Times. Since 2012, Jacob has covered various Reality TV shows, notably American Idol, America's Got Talent, Big Brother, The Challenge, and The Masked Singer. 

Jacob has sat down with hundreds of people across the media and entertainment worlds. Memorable interviews include Chapel Hart, Cristina Rae, Cyndi Lauper, Desmond Child, Dolly Parton, Elex Michaelson, Ethan Zohn, Howie Mandel, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Jay Starrett, Jeanick Fournier, Jon Brennan, Joss Mooney, Paulie Calafiore, Rachel Reilly Villegas, Rob Cesternino, Syrus Yarbrough, Tanya Tucker, Teck Holmes, Terry Fator, Trish Stratus, and the late Gordon Lightfoot.

In addition to his journalistic endeavors, he has helped nonprofit organizations tell their stories using social media.

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