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  • Tony Kieraldo TALKS Postmodern Jukebox & James Bond | EP 428
    2026/04/27
    It is a pleasure to welcome Tony Kieraldo to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    Tony is a world-renowned pianist, composer, and musical director, known for his work with Postmodern Jukebox, musical director for Celebrate the Beat in Colorado, and a music teaching artist with the National Dance Institute in New York. In August 2025, he released Golden Keys. This project reimagined James Bond’s iconic music for ragtime piano and voice. The album features collaborations with singers with whom he collaborated during his time with Postmodern Jukebox. He toured the album’s first iteration in the United Kingdom last year and will continue expanding the project this year.

    His album, Hudson Ragtime Piano Suite, written during the pandemic, showcased Tony Kieraldo’s original compositions and the history of Hudson, New York’s five main streets. He regularly collaborates with tap dance sensation Demi Remick, releasing arrangements that range from Taylor Swift to The Wizard of Oz.

    In 2017, Tony conducted the critically acclaimed opera The Mother of Us All, which received reviews in both The New Yorker and The New York Times. He also performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and twice at the Obama White House. He also performed at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, the London Palladium, Town Hall, and the Ryman Auditorium.

    On the latest episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Tony Kieraldo spoke about his time with Postmodern Jukebox and performing at legendary venues, including the White House and the Sydney Opera House. He also shared about the Golden Keys’ recording process, including his collaborations with Casey Abrams (“Live and Let Die”), Effie Passero (“From Russia with Love”), and Tia Simone (“Goldeneye”).

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    38 分
  • Grammy-nominated Alvin Garrett TALKS Songwriting & ‘Talk to Her Like This’ | JTWJE EP 427
    2026/04/23
    It is a privilege to welcome Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alvin Garrett to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, the Grammy-nominated Alvin Garrett is commanding the attention of hearts and minds with his transcendent artistry. With a 25-year career defined by musical brilliance, lyrical depth, and cultural impact, he unveils the next chapter in his evolution with the release of his electrifying new single, "Roll Slide Roll." With this song, Alvin taps into his Southern Roots to deliver a dance floor/skating, rink/backyard cookout-ready anthem that is Roll Slide Rolling up the charts! As an award-winning songwriter, his credits include artists such as Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Deitrick Haddon, Trin-1-Tee 5:7, and more!

    Most recently, he was nominated for the Stellar Awards' "Song of the Year" for "Clap My Way" by gospel artist Micah Lee. As an R&B artist, Garret's highest charting single, ‘"Til I Get Back To You," soared to #15 on the Billboard R&B charts in 2023.

    With five albums under his belt, he has plenty of amazing music for new fans to discover. Alvin Garrett is currently promoting a soulful live experience called "Songs in the Key of AG." In this one-of-a-kind performance, Garrett honors the timeless music of Al Green while seamlessly infusing his own amazing original songs. In addition to sharing the same initials as Al Green, he delivers that same defining sound of Southern R&B-music rooted in soul, gospel, and blues wrapped in authentic storytelling.

    In 2024, he received one of the nation's highest civilian honors - the Presidential Medal of Honor - awarded by President Joe Biden in recognition of his transformative contributions to music and social justice through his community-based initiative, The Write Life. This innovative songwriting therapy program, implemented in partnership with the nationally acclaimed nonprofit The Dannon Project, teaches justice-involved and at-risk youth to "write" their lives through positive planning and goal-oriented mindsets. Whether on stage, in the studio, or in the heart of underserved communities, he is the embodiment of artistic integrity and purpose-driven impact. With his voice as his instrument and his mission as his compass, Garrett is not just making music - he's making an impact.

    On the latest episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alvin Garrett spoke about the first time that he heard Fantasia, Joe, Kelly Rowland, and Ruben Studdard sing the songs that he co-wrote, and talked about his latest project, Talk to Her Like This.

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    31 分
  • Vi City TALKS Hundreds Entertainment, Music & Spotify | JTWJE Ep 426
    2026/04/20
    It is a privilege to welcome Chicago-born producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter Vi City to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    He got his start at the Midwest city’s storied Wild Hundreds, a proving ground that shaped his raw, reflective sound and entrepreneurial mindset. Blending lived truth with elevated ambition, Vi’s music captures both the weight of his origins and the clarity of an artist who built his own lane. Vi City’s catalog has quietly amassed significant independent momentum. His latest project has generated over 2.8 million streams, with singles charting number 21 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart, while his breakout record “U Deserve” peaked at number 55 on the iTunes R&B chart. His audience continues to expand globally, now reaching 97K monthly Spotify listeners, over 7 million YouTube views, and over 228K Instagram followers.

    He first entered the industry working with Mathaus Ent. and Chilly of 1st & 15th (Lupe Fiasco), before partnering with DJ Skee to release a mixtape through Skeeters TV. He later co-penned Nelly’s “Country N*** Fly (CNF)” and secured a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.

    As a writer, producer, and collaborator, Vi has worked across hip-hop’s mainstream and underground, including writing and featuring on Sir Michael Rocks ft. Twista’s “Some Ish” from the number one debut album Banco, and collaborating with hitmaking duo Da Internz (Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, and Nas). His music has also been featured on FOX’s hit series Empire and HBO’s Entourage. Recent collaborations include Moneybagg Yo, Tee Grizzley, and Lil Poppa, further cementing his relevance across generations of hip-hop.

    Beyond his own artistry, Vi City is the founder of Hundreds Entertainment, a music and film production company dedicated to developing emerging talent and expanding independent creative ownership.

    On the latest episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Vi City shared Hundreds Entertainment’s origin story, his reaction when Empire and Entourage inserted his music into their shows, and some of the stories behind his most-streamed Spotify songs.

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    21 分
  • Marcus J. Anthony RETURNS + TALKS ‘Pokémon Next Gen’ + The Elite-Verse | EP 425!
    2026/04/13
    A Note from Jacob: Welcome to the 425th episode of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! When I started this platform back in November 2019, I did not know that this journey would take me to interview authors, Emmy-winning actors and journalists, Grammy-winning producers, independent recording artists, my fellow podcasters, Reality TV legends, and social media influencers. Thank you to all my guests and their respective media teams for taking time out of your schedules to trust me and my platform! Also, a special shoutout to my family and friends who encouraged me throughout my journey! Finally, I want to say “Thank You” to everyone who has listened to or watched an episode! I appreciate your continuing support! I am thrilled to welcome back my friend, author, and content creator Marcus J. Anthony, to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar! The Dublin native is an upcoming author who previously published Love of Sacrifice, then rebooted it as The World of Antheric. Some who have known Marcus from school found the news of his book a surprise, as Marcus struggled through school dealing with dyslexia and social anxiety. Marcus lacked focus in his studies and would spend most of his time daydreaming about flying on dragons or waving a wand to cast a spell. Fantasy fueled Marcus’s mind. However, it caused him to fall behind in school. He would be exempt from Irish language studies, which was disheartening for him, as he could not translate his country's original language. When Marcus was ten, he suffered from sleep anxiety. So, he decided to use his strong imagination to create ‘movies’ in his head that would help him sleep. That was when some of the characters in this novel were created. In the years that followed, the movies in his head developed into a magical world that Marcus could not resist writing about. Creative writing became his passion, and Marcus would not allow his dyslexia to stop him from achieving. He spent most of his teenage years (staying home on weekends) writing and learning until he found his writing style. Marcus has a great love for animals and supports charities. He is vocal about awareness of animal abuse, which is expressed in the story through Jenin’s past experiences. Marcus has four cats: Summer, Junior, Littler, and Leia. In 2017, Marcus fell into a dark spell of generalized anxiety and depression, which delayed the release of his book. The Black Grawth came from his experience with anxiety and panic attacks. And Gaul – the Dark Lord- represented the darkness of depression. With the help of treatment, family, and meditation, Marcus found strength and happiness again and continues to write, drawing inspiration from the world around him. Since 2024, Marcus J. Anthony has established EliteMJ TV, which started with the original fan fiction series, Pokémon Next Generation. Set 10 years after Ash Ketchum won the Pokémon World Championship, the series follows Johto native Marc Masters, who hero-worships Ash, and travels across Kanto with his friends, Rachel Oak-Stone and Anthony Green. So far, Marc has earned five gym badges from Forrest (Brock’s youngest brother), Rain (Misty’s cousin), Sgt. Sara (Lt. Surge’s daughter), Skorcha (Blaine’s granddaughter), and Erika. The trio also battled foes in the form of Nastina, Earl, and Blurt, and Team Justice. In addition to earning gym badges, Marc uncovered a threat that could destroy the Pokémon world: this threat’s name is Mew-Z. This Pokémon is unlike any creature that inhabits this world; it is pure evil. This monstrosity was the brainchild of Team Rocket leader Giovanni and brought to life by the sinister Dr. Yung and Evice, using genes from Mew, Mewtwo, Zygarde, and unknown factors. While it is powerful, Mew-Z has not reached its final form. According to Looker, for Mew-Z to reach its full potential, it must absorb both Mew and Mewtwo in one hour. The creature has begun hunting down mythical and legendary Pokémon, as well as Zygarde cells, to boost its power. Both Jirachi and Tapu Koko have fallen victim to this monstrosity. He is also growing a following and assisting him with his misdeeds are Evice and a mysterious, red-haired woman named Commander, who kidnapped both Ash Ketchum and Pikachu at the series’ beginning. On the 425th edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar, Marcus J. Anthony spoke about the upcoming Pokémon: The Next Champion, introduced Pokémon NG Chronicles, and previewed the developments of Tales of Old Galar and Tales of War. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
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  • Sarah Harralson TALKS Takin’ A Walk Nashville & ‘Women Behind the Music’ | Ep. 424
    2026/04/09
    It is a privilege to welcome Sarah Harralson to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    Sarah is a Nashville-based country music singer-songwriter known for her honest storytelling, emotional lyrics, and memorable melodies. Music Connection Magazine described her music as “honest, bare-boned recordings that are authentic,” a quality that has helped her build a growing international audience. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Harralson began writing songs at the age of 10, inspired by her bluegrass musician grandfather. Growing up surrounded by country, rock ’n’ roll, soul, and pop influences, she ultimately gravitated toward country music for its storytelling tradition. After moving to Nashville to attend Belmont University, she quickly established herself as both a songwriter and a recording artist.

    In 2015, she signed her first publishing deal with Raindrop Music, founded by Scotty Schultz (drums, Shooter Jennings), who also produced her country EP Watered Down Whiskey. Harralson later signed with Busy at Play Publishing, the company of Johnny Garcia (guitar, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood), after co-writing the song “Radio Static.” Her releases have included the album Whiskey History (2022) and Outside the Lines (2023), on which she served as a producer on several tracks. Her music has charted 26 times on iTunes and earned nominations from the World Songwriting Awards, Josie Awards, and the International Singer-Songwriters Association.

    In 2024, Harralson signed a multi-year publishing and label deal with Synapse Publishing & Entertainment, a woman-owned company. She is also collaborating with the company on a documentary project titled Women Behind the Lyrics. As a performer, Sarah Harralson has opened for artists including Aaron Tippin and Bucky Covington and has appeared on festival lineups alongside Jason Aldean and Old Dominion. She has performed at notable Nashville venues such as The Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room Cafe, and The Analog at Hutton Hotel, as well as the Gibson Stage on Today in Nashville on WSMV4. Her music has also reached audiences through film and television placements, including the Hulu series Living for the Dead, the Norwegian television show Norge Bak Fasaden, and a Google Ireland advertising campaign.

    In 2023, she toured Eastern Europe, performing with an international symphony in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, with support from the America for Bulgaria Foundation. Beyond recording and touring, Harralson is an active songwriter for other artists and a passionate advocate for music’s healing power. She volunteers with Musicians On Call, performing for hospital patients, and in 2024, she received the Michael Solomon Volunteer Musician Award after playing for more than 19,000 patients since 2015. Harralson is also a producer, voiceover artist, children’s book author (Turtle Tears), and host of the iHeart Media podcast Takin’ a Walk Nashville, which has reached number two on the Apple Music podcast chart. Whether on stage, in the studio, or writing for others, she continues to build a career defined by authenticity, storytelling, and a belief in music's power to heal.

    On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Sarah Harralson shared how Takin’ A Walk Nashville stands out in the podcast world and spoke about the upcoming highly anticipated documentary, Women Behind the Music.

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    30 分
  • Ben Barbic TALKS ‘Rise & Climb- Finding Purpose’ & Songwriting | EP 423
    2026/04/06
    It is a pleasure to welcome author and musician Ben Barbic to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    At 5-years-old, Ben was already recording his voice and never stopped. Music gave him peace, a way out of chaos, and a place to build himself. It became his sanctuary early in life, and it is today. The Reggae and hip-hop artist have released over 100 songs with artists and producers worldwide, building a global catalog over more than a decade. His music is a direct reflection of my inner struggles and the force that drives me forward. It comes from pressure, rebuilding, discipline, and forward motion. This isn’t trend music. It’s life music—music for forward motion and for people refusing to stay down.

    Ben Barbic’s work has connected him with collaborators across the global reggae, hip-hop, and soul community, including Craigy T (T.O.K.), Dan Konopka (OK Go), Ras Fraser Jr., E.N. Young, and Bobby Hustle, working alongside producers whose credits include artists such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Chris Brown, Vybz Kartel, and Popcaan. He also mixes and masters music from my studio, Where Dreams Sail Studios, in San Jose, California.

    Recently, Ben released his memoir, Rise & Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain. From wild childhood rides on dirt bikes to nights in jail and the silent heartbreak of watching everything he loved burn to the ground, Ben Barbic has lived a life shaped by trauma, trial, and tenacity. Rise and Climb is his raw, unfiltered memoir of a boy who lost it all—twice—and found purpose through pain. Growing up in the shadow of California redwoods and inside the roar of a motorcycle shop, Ben’s early life was defined by adventure and grit. But after losing his home to a wildfire, living in a trailer without running water, and battling panic attacks and loss, Ben turned to the only things that gave him power—music, movement, and resilience.

    Through cassette tapes, weight benches scorched by fire, and the soul of hip-hop and reggae, Ben began to rebuild. He became a nationally performing recording artist, an endurance athlete, and a proud father, husband, and entrepreneur. Unflinchingly honest, heart-wrenchingly personal, and ultimately triumphant, Rise and Climb is a memoir and self-help book for anyone who has ever faced the fire and wondered if they could survive it. Ben Barbic shares his journey, tools, and motivations to show readers that they can, too.

    On this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Ben Barbic spoke about the stories behind his most-streamed songs, such as “Next Level” and “These Dreams.” Ben also chatted about his memoir, Rise & Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain.

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    29 分
  • Max Bartos RETURNS + TALKS Misfit Toys’ Origin Story & Branden James Tour | Episode #422
    2026/04/02
    It is a thrill to welcome back my friend, singer-songwriter Max Bartos, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

    Max is New York’s resident motherfolker! His folk and Americana music pairs introspective lyricism with anthemic folk-rock energy. As the frontman of Max Bartos and the Misfit Toys, he crafts songs rooted in storytelling and emotional honesty, with a modern acoustic sound shaped by influences such as Mumford & Sons and Noah Kahan.

    His latest release, Waiting At The Crossroads (2025) captures a defining chapter in his artistic evolution, expanding his folk and Americana foundation with richer dynamics and a more confident, fully realized identity.

    Fresh off a 30-date U.S. tour with The Misfit Toys, he continues to build momentum on the road. This spring, he joined acclaimed singer-songwriter Brendan James as direct support on a 14-date national tour from March 11 through April 1, further cementing his reputation as a compelling and emotionally resonant live act. Recently signed with Noble Steed Music, Max is steadily carving out his place in the modern folk landscape through intentional songwriting, immersive performances, and a growing catalog that connects deeply with listeners.

    On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Max Bartos shared the band’s origin story, the stories behind his most-streamed Spotify songs, and supporting Branden James.

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    39 分
  • Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026 Wrap-Up | Episode #421
    2026/03/30
    Planet Comicon Kansas City has wrapped up its 2026 edition!

    Thousands of pop culture lovers traveled to the Kansas City Convention Center to meet some of their favorite celebrities, creators, and cosplayers. They also attended panels, fawned at artwork, bought merchandise, and created countless memories.

    As always, Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar is my take on the 2026 Planet Comicon Kansas City.

    Here was my experience:

    I also want to give a shoutout to the incredible staff members and volunteers who made the weekend memorable!



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    26 分