Welcome to a special edition of
The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Today, we welcome D’Andre McKenzie to the podcast! A Lee’s Summit, Missouri native, D’Andre McKenzie began his career as a Defensive Back (jersey number 29) for the University of Missouri Tigers football team. After graduating with a double bachelor’s degree in mass communication + Media Studies and English, D’Andre worked as an actor in the Kansas City metropolitan area before relocating to New York City.
In 2023, D’Andre made his Reality TV debut on Netflix’s
Squid Game: The Challenge’s first season
. He wore the 288 jersey in hopes of beating out 455 other players to win the show’s prize of $4.56 million, the largest prize in TV competition history. While he survived in the inaugural game of “Red Light, Green Light,” he made it into the dormitory. Sadly, his luck ran out when his group failed to reach a unanimous consensus during the Dalgona challenge.
Also in 2023, D’Andre McKenzie started the Way Network and
The D’Andre Way. He covered major events such as the NFL Draft, the WNBA Draft, and the NBA Playoffs. His presence enhanced fan experiences at games and events by inserting them into the conversation surrounding the experience. He created channels on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and built a combined total of 20,000 followers and over 5 million engagements.
On this special edition of
Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, D’Andre McKenzie shared his experience on
Squid Game: The Challenge’s first season, going viral on social media, and potentially competing on other Reality TV shows.
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