Best Amir Yassai & Broadway Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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Ep48 - Sweet Life's Briana "Bri" Jones 46:02

2+ y ago46:02

46:02

Briana "Bri" Jones from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. We dive into all things Sweet Life from HBO Max and Issa Rae! Briana understood the assignment as she navigated her personal life and her careers ups and downs on reality TV. There was nobody on the show that had a larger emotional arch than Briana. She truly is the star of the sho…

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Ep48 - RHONY's Eboni K Williams 1:01:46

3y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

EBONI K WILLIAMS IS IN THE HOUSE! RHONY newcomer and TV royalty (Fox News, CNN, Revolt TV) joined The Take On. Eboni is such a breath of fresh air and is as real as she is on RHONY. The New York Housewives franchise definitely needed a refresh and Eboni really understood the assignment. She had a lot on her shoulders coming into this season and she…

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Ep47 - Sweet Life’s Amanda Scott 45:51

3y ago45:51

45:51

Amanda Scott from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. Executive Produced by Issa Rae and on HBO Max this reality show centered on young black excellence is not only entertaining but heartwarming. Amanda is a star who buys her first home on camera and is giving us black girl magic at each corner. Amanda amazingly stays out of most of the dra…

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Ep46 - Bravo Breakdown’s Sasha Morfaw 42:27

3y ago42:27

42:27

Bravo Fucking Bravo! Bravo is my love language and so is Sasha Morfaw’s. We share this insatiable love for Bravo TV! Sasha Morfaw Joined The Take On. Sasha and I break down all things RHOBH, RHONY & Below Deck. We also discuss the fact that POC cast members on Bravo shows aren’t a monolith and don’t speak for their entire race. If you a Bravoholic …

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Ep45 - Friends having a Kiki with Tessa & Lila//Clubhouse Finds 1:19:13

3y ago1:19:13

1:19:13

My friends are HERE! Both of these amazingly intersectional women have joined The Take On and you won’t regret hearing their amazing Stories! LILA TALKS & TESSA KANEENE are such queens who have so much to share with their experiences and ways of seeing the world. This is my personal favorite episode because it felt like I was with two of my good fr…

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Ep44 - Jake Hunter // @JakeHunterOfficial // TikTok Finds 50:40

3y ago50:40

50:40

Jake Hunter Joined The Take On and we talked all things being an influencer and mental health. Jake understands that have millions of followers or an Emmy will NOT necessarily bring you happiness (btw he has both those things). We talk about happiness and how it’s more of a process rather than a destination. Jake is all James Dean exterior (FYI he’…

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Ep43 - Shahs of Sunset's Shervin Roohparvar 46:41

3y ago46:41

46:41

Two Persians in the House! Shervin Roohparvar joins The Take On and we talks all things Shahs of Sunset. I've been waiting for this conversation since Shervin joined the cast of Shahs a couple of seasons ago. Shervin is kind, an entrepreneur, and single so listen up ladies! We talks about how he navigates running his businesses as well as not falli…

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Ep42 - Married to Medicine's Dr. Contessa 27:44

3y ago27:44

27:44

Calling all Bravoholics! Dr. Contessa my good friend is back again on The Take On! The only guest to come back again! I'm obsessed with Married to Medicine and that is mostly due to Contessa. Contessa had a tough and very personal season this year with her husband Scott and she DID NOT hold back on sharing her side of the story. Being a strong blac…

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Ep41 - Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Daisy Kelliher 54:08

3y ago54:08

54:08

BELOW DECK in the House! Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher Joined The Take On and we got into all things Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Daisy went from Yachtie to TV gold, she is so entertaining to watch. And we talked what it's like working on a yacht as a woman in male dominated and chauvnistic industry like yachting. Daisy didn't know what she was getitng in…

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Ep40 - Entertainment Tonight's Brice Sander 1:02:45

3y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Bravo Fucking Bravo. Brice Sander joins The Take On and we dive into all that is the Bravosphere. He tells us all about what it’s like to interview THE Ramona Singer! Brice also talks being friends with Bravolebrities and what that entails. We also talk about how to make your way in Hollywood, and the finesse being a host requires. If you love all …

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Ep39 - Nadya Okamoto // @nadyaokamoto // TikTok Finds 40:02

3y ago40:02

40:02

Nadya Okamoto joined The Take On. And we are talking about all things Periods! Menstruation. That time of the month. Aunt Flo. Being on the Rag. There is so much intrigue and shame around something biological that happens to bodies every month. And it’s not always women’s bodies there are so many people who are assigned biologically female and no l…

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Ep38 - Will McFadden 45:41

3y ago45:41

45:41

Another Clubhouse friend Will McFadden joined The Take On. Will McFadden runs the fames StoryTime Podcast that is all about talking about your worst date stories, worst jobs, etc. Will is so funny and we had a ball having him on the podcast. If you're looking to laugh and have a good time, then this is the episode for you. More about Will: 👨‍💻Co-Fo…

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Ep37 - E! Nightly Pop's Nina Parker 23:58

3y ago23:58

23:58

Nightly Pop in the House! Nina Parker joined The Take On. Nina Parker is a force of nature in the entertainment industry. We talked about her place as a black woman in the entertainment industry from her time at TMZ to hosting Love and Hip Hop to now Nightly Pop. Nina also saw a missing opportunity in the fashion industry for fashionable plus-sized…

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Ep36 - Ahmed Aldin 1:33:09

3y ago1:33:09

1:33:09

GQ model and former Al-Jazeera English journalist joined The Take On. Ahmed helped break down all the intricacies of what is happening between Israel and Palestine. It was a riveting conversation around the instability in the Middle East, and how social media has played such a part in the crisis in Gaza. Ahmed has such a way of making this very com…

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Ep35 - Canine Intervention's Jas Leverette 39:55

3y ago39:55

39:55

The handsome and magnetic Jas Leverette from Netflix’s Canine Intervention Joins The Take On. Jas’s energy is infectious and it will feel like you had 3 cups of coffee after listening to this episode! We discuss his early days in Oakland and how he has become one of the premier dog trainers in the world. We dive into what it means to be Black and M…

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Ep34 - Sander Jennings 54:42

3y ago54:42

54:42

Sander Jennings is the face of an LGBTQIA+ ally and he joined The Take On. We break down what it means to be an ally to the queer community. As a reality TV veteran with 6 seasons of hit TLC show I Am Jazz under his belt he talks growing up on TV. Sander is a force on social media and really knows how to use his platform to uplift his sister Jazz a…

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Ep33 - Brands by Bravo: Danielle 31:50

3y ago31:50

31:50

Brands by Bravo is one of my favorite Bravo Meme pages on Instagram and my viral TikTok sound “Waking up in the Morning” was highlighted on Brands by Bravo. I sat down with the creator of the page Danielle and dived into her accidental feud with RHOBH housewife Erika Jayne, building a following on TikTok, and her all time fave Bravo moments. Strap …

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Ep32 - Let's Fucking Date's Serena Kerrigan 43:56

3y ago43:56

43:56

Serena. Fucking. Kerrigan. I mean with a middle name that is Fucking she does NOT disappoint. Serena Fucking Kerrigan joins The Take on and I’m gagged! We have a ball! She has built an empire during a pandemic. Dating Show. Card game. Confidence coaching. And the list goes on. When does she sleep you ask? She’ll sleep when she’s dead. Serena has a …

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Ep31 - Kendall Mariah // @kendallmariah // TikTok Finds 54:10

3+ y ago54:10

54:10

The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Kendall Mariah with her 500k followers joins The Take On. Kendall is an amazing example of using your white privileged for good and using your platform to educate on how adoption of white parents to a black child looks like. We discussed the haters and…

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Ep30 - Eeka McLeod // @themcleodfam // TikTok Finds 35:07

3+ y ago35:07

35:07

The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Eeka McLeod with her 1.3 million followers joins The Take On. Eeka is an amazing example of intersectionality. Queer. POC. Adoptive mother to children with special needs. She created an amazing safe space on her TikTok as she encourage her son Evan to …

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Ep29 - All About The Tea talks Oprah Interview with Meghan Markle & Prince Harry 47:25

3+ y ago47:25

47:25

My All About The Tea Family join The Take On to talk all things involving the Oprah Interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. If you haven’t heard of this interview, then you’ve been living under a rock. We give you all the takes not just the popular opinions. I know we’ve heard all the takes on the interview but trust me this group will give …

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Ep28 - Summer House's Hannah Berner 1:05:20

3+ y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

I’m Berning in Heaven. My girl is on my podcast! Hannah Berner joins The Take On. Comedian. Influencer. Podcaster: Giggle Squad & Berning in Hell. Summer House. Bravo Chat Room. When does this bitch sleep? We spill the tea on mister fuckboy of 2021: Luke Gulbranson! Hannah talked her new bae and fellow comedian Des, and what it’s like to be in a st…

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Ep27 - Real Housewives of Potomac's Monique Samuels 36:05

3+ y ago36:05

36:05

Monique. Monique. Monique Samuels. The Queen Of Potomac herself in the flesh joined The Take On. Former Real Housewives of Potomac star came to talk family, essential oils, her Not For Lazy Moms Podcast, and her departure from Bravo TV. Monique said she’s too busy focusing on her family and music and podcast and business to come back to Bravo TV. B…

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Ep26 - Real Housewives of New York's Jill Zarin 30:01

3+ y ago30:01

30:01

The time has come for an OG! JILL ZARIN graces us with her presence on THE TAKE ON and this OG RHONY housewife gets down to business! Jill dives into whether or not she’ll come back to Bravo and where her and Bethenny Frankel stand in their tumultuous relationship. I asked Jill if she would ever join a reboot of the Real Housewives of Miami because…

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Ep25 - Not Skinny But Not Fat's Amanda Hirsch 46:07

3+ y ago46:07

46:07

Hilaria. Hilary? Which is it? Hilaria Baldwin has captivated and defrauded us all for the last month. And Amanda Hirsch queen of the memes from NotSkinnyButNotFat joins The Take On. We drop down the rabbit hole that is the intrigue around the “Spanish” enigma that is Hilaria Baldwin. We also dive into the macabre with Armie Hammer and talk new love…

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Ep24 - The Real Housewives of Dallas' D'Andra Simmons 56:08

3+ y ago56:08

56:08

D’Andra Simmons is the Queen of Dallas and she joins The Take On! D’Andra is a sweetheart, and discusses how far she has come in her relationship with Mamma Dee. We break down how hard quarantine has been for her and getting through these tough times while filming a TV show. D’Andra breaks down how her and LeeAnne Locken grew apart and how the show…

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Ep23 - Married to Medicine's Buffie Purselle 1:04:02

3+ y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Buffie Buffie. Buffie Purselle joins The Take On! Former Married to Medicine star and tax expert wowed us with her one and only season of Married to Medicine. That’s all it took to fall in love with her. With her tenacity and strength of character she brings her boss ass chick energy to this episode. We air her grievances about her time on Married …

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Ep22 - Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix 1:21:31

3+ y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

ARIANA MADIX is the heart and soul of Vanderpump Ruled and she joined THE TAKE ON for a supersized episode! I was thrilled to sit down with her and we are now definitely friends. From coming out as a proud bisexual woman to sharing her struggles with depression and anxiety to author of Fancy AF Cocktails we dive into all of it. Ariana has a way of …

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Ep21 - Real Housewives of Dallas' Kary Brittingham 36:04

3+ y ago36:04

36:04

KARY BRITTINGHAM joined THE TAKE ON and this Real Housewife of Dallas did NOT hold back. We talked the new season of #RHOD and it’s gonna be fire. Kary spoke honestly and openly discussing her former fired castmate LeeAnne Locken and ultimately, Kary is unbothered when it comes to the drama of the show, and is living her best life. Who is dying to …

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Ep20 - Below Deck Mediterranean's Anastasia Surmava 39:42

3+ y ago39:42

39:42

Diving right below deck with the queen of yachting herself ANASTASIA "Nastia" SURMAVA as she joins The Take On! Nastia is ICONIC after going from Third Stew to Chef and back to Third Stew on Season 4 of Below Deck Mediterranean and has proven she isn't scared of any challenge! On this episode, she shed light on the recent season (AND drama) of Belo…

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Ep19 - RuPaul Drag Race's Jackie Cox 35:06

3+ y ago35:06

35:06

JACKIE COX joined THE TAKE ON as the first episode for SEASON 2 and we dived into everything voting and getting Agent Orange out of the White House. Jackie is very vocal about the state of this administration and how we can change all of this by VOTING. As a queer Persian Canadian drag queen Jackie sashay’d into all of our hearts on RuPaul’s Drag R…

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Ep18 - Tehran 51:43

4y ago51:43

51:43

TEHRAN joined The Take On and we talked all things the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of this movement in 2020 America. Tehran has a way of cracking up anyone he is around so if you love to laugh, then this is the episode for you! Tehran has a made a name for himself as a stand up comedian and host for the Legendary Laugh Factory a…

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Ep17 - Bobbie Oliver 49:21

4y ago49:21

49:21

Bobbie Oliver joined The Take On and I didn't stop laughing the entire time! Bobbie has made herself a name in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy, and she shares her tips on how to navigate this misogynistic world. We also talked all about our thoughts of Trump as President and how to navigate in a family of Trump supporters. Bobbie has an…

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Ep16 - D'Lo 51:17

4y ago51:17

51:17

D'LO KID joined The Take On and we dive in! D'Lo has such a unique way of connecting with the audience as he does his one man show. We talk about Trans representation in the media, and how D'Lo is working to create more diversity in Hollywood. Talking to D'Lo was so refreshing and it's one of my favorite episodes so far! More about D'Lo: D’Lo is a …

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Ep15 - Jane Johnsen 47:40

4y ago47:40

47:40

Finally my besty, my best Judy, JANE JOHNSEN joined The Take On! What is the point of having a podcast if you can't have your hilarious friends on it?! We laughed so much SO if you don't like to laugh then don't listen to this! We talk all things from Kanye West to Real Housewives and everything in between. We get SHADY of course, so put on your su…

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Ep14 - David Yontef 39:25

4y ago39:25

39:25

DAVID YONTEF joined The Take On and we spilled the tea all over the place! Put the blanket down for the picnic, we FOUND THE SHADE! If you love Bravo TV and want to hear from the proverbial horse himself David is your guy, not only is a reality star himself he now has a super successful podcast Behind the Velvet Rope, and he has talked to everyone …

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Ep13 - Dr. Contessa Melcalfe 1:08:47

4y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

DR. CONTESSA joined The Take On and no topic was off the table! We dived right into how reality TV has changed her life she since joined the cast of Married to Medicine. She blessed us with her black girl magic as we talked about what it takes to keep a family together with as demanding careers as being a doctor and reality star. Feeling uninspired…

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Ep12 - Dr. James Q. Simmons 1:07:27

4y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

JAMES Q SIMMONS joined The Take On and what a perfect time with the pandemic on all our minds. James takes the fear out of taking control of your own health, and helps us deal with our fears and phobias. James makes medicine and healthcare palatable for all, and helps alleviate fear of doctors or "white coat syndrome." Can you get Covid-19 swallowi…

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Ep11 - David Del Rio 59:18

4y ago59:18

59:18

DAVID DEL RIO joined The Take On and we broke down his experiences on Broadway, the big screen, and the small screen, he has literally been on all the screens! David has made a way for himself in Hollywood and bringing this infectious energy. WE also discussed how David is also directing and producing his own work as well, we love someone with hust…

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Ep10 - Arisce Wanzer 1:01:31

4y ago1:01:31

1:01:31

ARISCE WANZER joined The Take On and we broke down transphobia in the black community as the BLM movement gains traction in America. Arisce talks about how hard it was for her to find her place in Hollywood as a proud trans woman of color. Arisce has clawed her way to the top of her industry, and it hasn't been easy dismantling the deep racism and …

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Ep9 - Assaad Yacoub 35:09

4y ago35:09

35:09

ASSAAD YACOUB joined The Take On! Feeling STUCK? Well this episode will speak to you. Assaad talked all things directing and how to carve out your own space in Hollywood. What is the best way to take up space in your career, and how to lean into your creative power. Feeling STUCK? Well this episode will speak to you. Bio: Assaad Yacoub is a directo…

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Ep8 - Mayhem Miller 40:37

4y ago40:37

40:37

MAYHEM MILLER joined The Take On and we discussed finding positivity even during the darkest times and how to rise above those times with resilience. Mayhem opened up about all the ways RuPaul has opened the door for Queens of Color and how she is able to operate through the world with confidence, humor, and humility. More about Mayhem Miller: The …

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Ep7 - Kapil Talwalkar 44:23

4y ago44:23

44:23

KAPIL TALWALKAR joined The Take On and shared what it is like being a South Asian actor in Hollywood and how we can navigate all of our own intersections. Carving out a part of the industry for yourself is no easy feat and Kapil has done it seamlessly. If you feel stuck in your life, this episode will resonate for you! More about Kapil Talwalkar: K…

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Ep6 - David Lopez 52:02

4y ago52:02

52:02

DAVID LOPEZ joined The Take On and spoke about intersectionality and how to let go of opportunities that may not have been for you from the jump. Holding on too tight can be your undoing and in this conversation, we dive into how to unlearn some of the bad habits and traumas that we carry. We talk about creating space for ourselves to flourish and …

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Extra Extra! Amir is SPILLING THE TEA! 22:01

4y ago22:01

22:01

MISSIN' US? Don't worry we know it's Quarantine so we are giving you a super SPECIAL extra dose of The Take On and it's just Amir this time. We are spilling some major TEA! We are diving into the world of celebrities and unveiling the dark side of being a publicist in Hollywood. From working with the nightmarish Erika Jayne from Real Housewives of …

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Ep5 - Eureka O'Hara 29:23

4y ago29:23

29:23

EUREKA O’HARA joined The Take On to discuss all things as a world famous drag queen and being your most authentic self. Eureka made a name for themself on Rupaul's Drag Race and now HBO's We're Here, which was just renewed for a 2nd season! Finding your purpose is one of the hardest journeys we go, and Eureka is giving us the roadmap to this journe…

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Ep4 - Jason Carter (Part 2) 51:22

4y ago51:22

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JASON CARTER joined the The Take On for PART 2 because we had so much more tea to spill! We continue down the rabbit hole of celebrity gossip. We complete the conversation around Lea Michele. We break down Britney Spears and her conservatorship. All Hail Britney! We also talk reboots that don't need to come back like Glee, Will & Grace, Full House.…

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Ep3 - Jason Carter (Part 1) 43:42

4y ago43:42

43:42

JASON CARTER joined The Take On to jump headfirst into celebrity news! We dive into the Kardashians and spill the tea on Lea Michele, and honey there is a pot of tea to spill! Jason Carter is a mainstay of RuPaul's Drag Race as a part of the "pit crew.:" He has made a name for himself in Hollywood with tenacity and grit. A self-made man is definite…

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Ep2 - Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht 44:54

4y ago44:54

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KRISTEN GRIFFITH-VANDERYACHT joined The Take On! Looking for laughs? Fun? You've come to the right place! Kristen and I will dive into the world of shooting a Netflix show with as large a production value as The Big Flower Fight. We also discussed what it is like being a person of color on Broadway and the systemic racism that is very prevalent in …

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Ep1 - Jai Rodriguez 50:05

4y ago50:05

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JAI RODRIGUEZ joined The Take On to discuss his experience playing Angel in Rent and being on one of the most famous shows EVER, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy….a show that changed Jai’s life, but also showed him the frustrations of being brown man in Hollywood. Despite the odds, Jai has created a niche for himself in Hollywood, and is an amazing e…

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