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13 MAY 2025 · https://jakes-take.com/jakes-takes-podcast-cgt-2025-special-1-carsim-birmingham-kardinal-offishall/is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host https://jakes-take.com/jakes-take-podcast-cgt-host-lindsay-ell-golden-buzzer/o find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
The CGT finale is tonight, and I am thrilled that members of Funkyverse took time out of their preparation to speak with me. This Toronto-based dance crew blew the audience and judges away with their spectacular routines. Funkyverse is one of two acts (besides their fellow finalist and Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar friend Jacob Lewis) to earn TWO GOLDEN BUZZERS and $50,000 from CIBC this season!
On this fourth special CGT episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Funkyverse’s Karbon and Cheech shared their group’s origin story, why they auditioned for the Canadian talent competition, spoke about their two Golden Buzzer moments, and previewed their finale performance.
Canada’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays on Citytv.
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13 MAY 2025 · https://jakes-take.com/jakes-takes-podcast-cgt-2025-special-1-carsim-birmingham-kardinal-offishall/is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host https://jakes-take.com/jakes-take-podcast-cgt-host-lindsay-ell-golden-buzzer/o find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
The CGT finale is tonight and I am thrilled that Darren Leo took time out of his preparation to speak with me. The digital marketer by day and comedian by night earned Katherine Ryan’s Golden Buzzer and $25,000 from CIBC, after his fiery routine that featured jokes that made the audience laugh. He survived the show’s elimination round and now faces Canada’s votes.
On this third special CGT episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Darren Leo shared his audition story, revisited receiving Katherine Ryan’s Golden Buzzer, and previewed his finale night performance.
Canada's Got Talent airs Tuesdays on Citytv.
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12 MAY 2025 · In the Summer of 2006, NBC aired America’s Got Talent (AGT), a small talent show.
Following hundreds of auditions in front of then-judges Piers Morgan, Brandy, and David Hasselhoff, fans chose singer Bianca Ryan to win the show’s inaugural season. Little did everyone know how big of a phenomenon this show has become.Thousands of acts have auditioned in front of 12 judges and countless audience members. Singers, ventriloquists, magicians, comedians, choirs, dance troupes, and hand balancers have graced the AGT stage.
However, as someone who has watched the series since its inception and covered the show since 2012, only 100 acts stood out.
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8 MAY 2025 · It is a privilege to welcome Tim Johnson, Jr., to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Philadelphia native Tim Johnson, Jr. has established himself as a dynamic singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. At just 10 years old, Johnson’s talents led him and his family to Las Vegas, where he landed the coveted role of Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King.
In 2018, Tim captivated audiences as a semi-finalist on FOX’s The Four: Battle for Stardom, reaching millions worldwide. Since then, he has continued to carve his path in the music industry, independently releasing singles, EPs, and two albums, all written and produced alongside his father. His signature blend of R&B, pop, and soul resonates deeply with his growing fan base, while his electrifying stage presence brings undeniable energy to every performance.
In addition to his recording career, Tim’s acting career continued to flourish with roles in Everybody Still Hates Chris (Paramount), Saturdays (Disney), Ballers (HBO), Meet the Blacks 2 and Fist Fight (Lionsgate), FBI (CBS), and critically acclaimed films such as We Were Meant To (Sundance 2023) and “Pens and Pencils” (2023 NAACP Image Award nominee). His commercial credits include major brands like Nike, Apple, Verizon, Baskin-Robbins, and Sprite.
On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Tim Johnson, Jr. spoke about his experience on The Four: Battle for Stardom and American Idol, songwriting, and voicing Young Chris on the animated series Everybody Still Hates Chris.
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5 MAY 2025 · It is a pleasure to welcome international recording artist Victor Ray to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Born in Uganda and raised in Newcastle, England, Victor started busking in high school and soon began writing songs rooted in his autobiographical yet resonant storytelling. Over the years, he’s amassed a global following and earned major acclaim from the likes of The Observer (“a muscular yet vulnerable voice aching with heartbreak”), Clash (“his star shines brighter with every subsequent release”), and BET (“one of the most breathtaking young talents of today”). With his passionate powerhouse vocals and gift for evocative storytelling, Victor Ray is known to make an impression both in the studio and onstage.
Over the past year, he’s steadily been playing bigger and bigger venues abroad, including his sold-out European tour and a support slot on Teddy Swims’s Spring 2024 tour. He entered 2025 as an MTV Push UK Artist to Watch, with spots on Amazon Music UK’s 2025 Artists to Watch and The Independent’s Ones to Watch 2025 roundups. Recently, Victor released his latest EP, I WILL, a fourth in a series of thematically interconnected EPs documenting different facets of Victor’s life story and personal growth to date. To that end, his acclaimed debut EP i was. offered an up-close look at loss, 2023’s I felt explored themes of loneliness, and 2024’s I TRIED leaned toward a newfound sense of hope. The previous installment was released last June and includes standouts like his viral hit “Comfortable” and the spellbinding duet “Falling into Place” featuring Debbie– a piano-driven slow-burner that VIBE likened to a “shooting star blazing into our orbit.”
This month, Victor Ray will bring his I AM tour to North America after legs in the United Kingdom, Australia, and France. He will perform in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Brooklyn.
On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Victor Ray revealed how Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and the Weeknd inspired him as a recording artist, shared I WILL’s recording process, and the stories behind some of his most-streamed songs on Spotify.
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1 MAY 2025 · A Note for Jacob: Since my second podcast recording with Matt, I am pleased to report that General Admission Seating for the May 5 event is SOLD OUT!!
It is a pleasure to welcome actor Matt DeAngelis back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt grew up on showtunes and Boston sports. Matt studied theatre at the University of Southern Maine and The Boston Conservatory before heading down Route 95 to NYC in 2004. In June 2009, Matt got the call to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning production of HAIR with Tony Award winner Diane Paulus at the helm. Matt continued with that production, “Across the Atlantic Sea,” to the West End in the role of “Woof” and then launched the first national US Tour of HAIR and was seen back on Broadway in the “Summer of Love” revival of HAIR.
Following his time with the hippies, Matt launched the first national tour of Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT as the “Representative from Jingletown”. Matt’s cross-country adventures continued in 2014 with the first national tour of ONCE, where he played “Svec” and five instruments. Over the last five years, Matt has been a veteran of almost 2,000 performances. Thankfully, Matt returned home to Broadway (again with Diane Paulus) in the hit musical WAITRESS, where he starred opposite Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, two-time Grammy winner Jason Mraz, and seven-time Grammy nominee and the show’s composer, Sara Bareilles. He then toured the country with the WAITRESS National Tour as Earl opposite his real-life wife, Christine Dwyer, as Jenna. Upon returning from the road, Matt was a part of developing the World Premiere of The Secret Life of Bees at The Atlantic Theatre Company, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold. He also appeared in Orpheus Descending at Theatre for a New Audience.
Matt DeAngelis also started the Janice Jam in memory of his mother, Janice, who passed from metastatic breast cancer in 2022. This annual event channels the magic of Broadway to honor those we've lost, uplift those fighting, and fund critical research. This event serves as a yearly celebration of Janice, her love for theater, and raising money for those affected by metastatic breast cancer. On May 5, 2025, a group of Broadway all-stars will join Matt and Christine for this event. Golden Globe and Oscar-winning actor Ariana DeBose, Tony winner John Gallagher, Jr., Tony-nominated actors Jeremy Jordan and Jenn Colella, Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Krysta Rodriguez, Omar Jose Cardona, Rachel Potter, and Stark Sands are expected to perform.
On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Matt DeAngelis previewed the 2025 Janice Jam, revealed this year’s music director, and explained how you can support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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28 APR 2025 · It is a privilege to welcome six-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alan G. Parker to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Alan worked as a press officer via Judy Totton Publicity and later in EMI’s catalogue department in London. At EMI, he worked with bands such as Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Stranglers. He also wrote for magazines and published books about the Clash and Sid Vicious. In 2009, Alan directed Who Killed Nancy? And Monty Python: Almost the Truth – The Lawyers’ Cut was nominated for six Emmy Awards. In 2017, he directed the documentary It was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond!
Alan G. Parker’s latest documentary, Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade, focuses on music legend John Lennon’s final years. The film follows the former Beatle as he navigates through the band’s breakup while creating revolutionary music and standing at the forefront of anti-war protests that would make him one of the most influential pop culture icons of all-time. Hear musicians, journalists, and the man's close friends set the record straight on the truth behind many famous Lennon moments brought to life by rare archive footage, including never-before-seen interviews. For the first time, the full story of how John and Yoko met is revealed, and watch as the curtain is lifted on the 1981 comeback tour that never came to be. This monumental film is a must-see for Lennon, Beatles, and music fans.
On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alan G. Parker took us behind the scenes about Borrowed Time’s filmmaking process, including the insights he found from the documentary interview subjects who had interacted with John during that time.
Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade will be released in theatres on May 2, 2025.
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24 APR 2025 · Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season!
Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada’s next superstar!
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!
Up next is singer and musician Jacob Lewis! Originally from Butlerville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Jacob auditioned for CGT and delivered a powerful take on Bon Jovi’s “Bed of Roses.” The performance received a standing ovation from all four judges, Shania Twain’s Golden Buzzer, and 25,000 Canadian dollars from CIBC.
On this special CGT episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jacob Lewis shared his audition story, spoke about receiving the country music icon’s Golden Buzzer, and his reaction to if Lindsay revealed that he won the show.
Canada’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays on Citytv.
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21 APR 2025 · It is a privilege to welcome actress and filmmaker Christina Wren to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Audiences may recognize Christina from standout performance as Major Carrie Farris in blockbuster hits Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. She also starred as Vanessa (Half Sisters), Lusa (Lusa), Rudy Hadid-Robinson (Hicksters), and L.A. Macabre (J.P. Cutler). She provided the voice of Essi Daven in The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep and currently portrays Caroline on ABC’s Will Trent. Beyond her work on screen, Christina is an inspiring advocate for creativity and empowerment. As Vice President of Women of Color Filmmakers (WOCF), she co-founded and chairs the annual WOCF Film Lab, a six-month intensive training program offering workshops and mentorship from industry leaders like Larry Fong (300), America Young (Barbie), Carl Seaton (Snowfall), and Adam Stein (Kim Possible). The lab provides emerging women of color filmmakers with the tools and guidance to launch their careers by creating original films.
Christina also collaborates with her husband, Demetrius Wren, through their production company, Two Kids with a Camera. Together, they’ve created compelling branded content for commercial clients and developed original projects, including their first documentary, Streetball, filmed in South Africa. Christina’s upcoming indie film, Swishy, is in development—a heartfelt coming-of-age story about a high school girls’ basketball team inspired by her experiences growing up as a first-generation American.
In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Christina Wren spoke about her memories of filming Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, previewed her roles on Will Trent and The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, and discussed how the WOCF Film Lab fostered diversity in the film industry.
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17 APR 2025 · It is a privilege to welcome back singer-songwriter and DJ Davis Mallory to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!
Davis grew up singing in his church choir in Georgia and found his calling in creating music. He moved to New York City, where he studied at the Dubspot School of Electronic Music. Davis performed as a DJ throughout the club scene before migrating to the songwriting capital of the world, Nashville, Tennessee, to write and record original music. He has released music on record labels including Warner Denmark, KnightVision, Delecta, Revealed, Hexagon, Armada, Sirup, Sidekick, Ego, Pyro, Kaliias, and Soave. “Beautiful Girls (Diem’s Song),” a tribute to Davis Mallory’s MTV co-star Diem Brown, who lost her battle to cancer, garnered attention in E! News, MTV News, People Magazine, and US Weekly.
Davis launched his solo single “Jane Fonda,” a tribute to the famed actress with fellow Atlanta roots, followed by “Shirtless” with a premiere on the MTV show War of the Worlds and licensed in a commercial for Poolboy Swimwear. His sophomore album , Little Victory, featured many of Nashville’s rising pop stars, including American Idol alum Madeline Finn on “Faith,” rapper Daisha McBride & vocalist Blake Lieder on “,” Best Pop Artist winner at the Nashville Indie Music Awards – Miss Audrey on “Fire Signs” premiering in Hollywood Life Magazine. A remix of “Little Victory” by French DJ RetroVision came out on Don Diablo’s label Hexagon , and a remix of the single “Forget U” by Swedish DJ John Dahlback came out on Hardwell’s label Revealed.
On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Davis Mallory discussed his success working with Swedish music professionals, hosting the Leaving a Legacy Podcast, and whether he is open to returning to compete on The Challenge: All-Stars.
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