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Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

By: Jacob Elyachar
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 Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar is an extension of Mr. Elyachar's website: Jake's Take. The podcast features conversations with guests from across the entertainment and lifestyle industries.

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  • Matt DeAngelis RETURNS & PREVIEWS Janice Jam 2026 | JTWJE EXCLUSIVE 23

    Matt DeAngelis RETURNS & PREVIEWS Janice Jam 2026 | JTWJE EXCLUSIVE 23
    May 3 2026
    A Note from Jacob: Since my conversation with Matt, the 2026 Janice Jam at Sony Hall is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!

    I am thrilled to welcome back my friend, actor Matt DeAngelis, to Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar for an exclusive conversation!

    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,” 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. An all-star group of performers is joining Matt and his wife, Christine Dwyer, this year. Ari Axelrod, Ashley Loren, Carrie St. Louis, Cassadee Pope, Derek Klena, Donald Webber Jr., Eric Michael Krop, Justin Matthew Sargent, Kara Lindsay, Laurie Hernandez, and Norm Lewis are all expected to participate in the show.

    On this exclusive edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Matt DeAngelis spoke about how Janice Jam partnered with Masquerade and previewed the sold-out event.

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    27 mins
  • Tony Kieraldo TALKS Postmodern Jukebox & James Bond | EP 428

    Tony Kieraldo TALKS Postmodern Jukebox & James Bond | EP 428
    Apr 27 2026
    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 mins
  • Grammy-nominated Alvin Garrett TALKS Songwriting & ‘Talk to Her Like This’ | JTWJE EP 427

    Grammy-nominated Alvin Garrett TALKS Songwriting & ‘Talk to Her Like This’ | JTWJE EP 427
    Apr 23 2026
    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 mins
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