Jacktical Magic Mon, 04 May 2026 23:41:34 -0700 https://jackticalmagic.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Jacktical Magic yes 28a9cc42-acf2-530c-969d-8d05ae4502ed amelia.q.scannell@gmail.com Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis episodic true Jacktical Magic is a deep dive into the strangest radio phenomenon in America: Jack FM — the station that claims to “play what we want,” yet somehow taps directly into our collective memory and delivers the most Jack FM vibes imaginable.


Hosts Amelia Scannell and Cooper Willis investigate how this format works, why these songs feel so instantly familiar, and what cultural forces shaped the playlists we all grew up with. They break down the hidden patterns, industry decisions, and historical moments behind the music — the same forces that created those unexpected, oddly satisfying transitions Jack FM is famous for. (If you’ve ever heard “Fly Away” sandwiched between “Tainted Love” and “Drops of Jupiter,” and thought, yeah, that tracks, this show is for you.)


At the center of the series is a 64-song tournament designed to find the most definitive Jack FM track of all time. Through music analysis, radio history, and cultural storytelling, Jacktical Magic offers an accessible, revealing look at why these songs endure — and what they say about us as listeners, consumers, and accidental archivists of a shared pop memory.


Whether you’re a lifelong radio fan or just curious about how certain songs become cultural fixtures, this podcast gives you a smart, compelling entry point into a world hiding in plain sight.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) jack fm, music, radio, rock n roll, pop music, comedy, transgender, 80s music, 90s music, 2000s music, vote, pop culture Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis amelia.q.scannell@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6q1keny0k9dfym6vpg9lfiku1dn3?.jpg Jacktical Magic Amelia Scannell Cooper Willis I Didn’t Know About All This Crab Business I Didn’t Know About All This Crab Business On this very overdue episode, we have Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” vs. Aerosmith’s “Livin’ On The Edge” in our fourteenth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Let Amelia and Cooper regale you with tales of some really awful people, Weird Al’s teenage successor, a child actor’s on-set injuries, and Steven Tyler’s favorite hidey-holes. 

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> On this very overdue episode, we have Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” vs. Aerosmith’s “Livin’ On The Edge” in our fourteenth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Let Amelia and Cooper regale you with tales of some really awful people, Weird Al’s teenage successor, a child actor’s on-set injuries, and Steven Tyler’s favorite hidey-holes. 

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-19049655 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 4032 queen, david bowie, aerosmith, freddie mercury, steven tyler, joe perry, jack fm, tournament, 80s music, 90s music, sunset strip, flamin’ hot, radio, music, music podcast, rollercoaster, lori maddox, viper room, taco bell, chex mix, scarves, LGBTQ, 1 14 full true Podmaxxing Podmaxxing We’re lengthmaxxing this 95-minute episode! Billy Idol’s “Mony Mony” and The New Radicals’ “Get What You Give” compete in our thirteenth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia explains the concept of shopping malls to Cooper. Cooper makes a new frenemy. Amelia takes a daughter of the Iranian revolution to Universal CityWalk.

Which song is Jack FM vibemaxxing the hardest this week?

Your vote decides.


Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> We’re lengthmaxxing this 95-minute episode! Billy Idol’s “Mony Mony” and The New Radicals’ “Get What You Give” compete in our thirteenth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia explains the concept of shopping malls to Cooper. Cooper makes a new frenemy. Amelia takes a daughter of the Iranian revolution to Universal CityWalk.

Which song is Jack FM vibemaxxing the hardest this week?

Your vote decides.


Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18956129 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0700 5735 1 13 full true There’s No Pleasing Punks There’s No Pleasing Punks In a very late episode with weird sound mixing, The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” and Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” compete in our twelfth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper return to the dreary English Midlands and discuss Romani life, Disneyland’s biggest prick-tease, and the most weirdly serendipitous super group there’s ever been.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> In a very late episode with weird sound mixing, The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” and Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” compete in our twelfth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper return to the dreary English Midlands and discuss Romani life, Disneyland’s biggest prick-tease, and the most weirdly serendipitous super group there’s ever been.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Buzzsprout-18916143 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0700 3340 1 12 full true Miss Me With The Rolling Stones Miss Me With The Rolling Stones Happy Magical Monday!! In our first Monday episode, Green Day’s “When I Come Around” and The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” compete in our eleventh matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper talk about the quality of life of a Burger King employee, a punk utopia in Berkley, and how drummers pass the time when nobody else wants to work.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Cometbus, the zine by the guy who toured with Green Day. I’m not linking to Amazon, so get it from the library.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Happy Magical Monday!! In our first Monday episode, Green Day’s “When I Come Around” and The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” compete in our eleventh matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper talk about the quality of life of a Burger King employee, a punk utopia in Berkley, and how drummers pass the time when nobody else wants to work.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Cometbus, the zine by the guy who toured with Green Day. I’m not linking to Amazon, so get it from the library.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Buzzsprout-18852530 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 3289 1 11 full true Dennis the Phantom Menace Dennis the Phantom Menace The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” and Bon Jovi's “It’s My Life” go head to head in our tenth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper chat about a generous walkie-talkie donation, going above and beyond for Emilio Estevez, and the best way to consume chili dogs.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” and Bon Jovi's “It’s My Life” go head to head in our tenth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper chat about a generous walkie-talkie donation, going above and beyond for Emilio Estevez, and the best way to consume chili dogs.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18799470 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0800 4275 1 10 full true Big Thunder County Line Big Thunder County Line We’re back, ya piggies! Creed’s “Higher” and Blink 182's “All The Small Things” face off in matchup 9 of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper get into UFOs, airport adjacent towns, and "Phantom Hits."

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy? And how could they miss Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and St. Petersburg?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> We’re back, ya piggies! Creed’s “Higher” and Blink 182's “All The Small Things” face off in matchup 9 of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper get into UFOs, airport adjacent towns, and "Phantom Hits."

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy? And how could they miss Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and St. Petersburg?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Buzzsprout-18756931 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800 4101 1 9 full true (Bye Bye) Bye Week (Bye Bye) Bye Week Cooper hates to be the bearer of bad news and Gordon Shumway (ALF) attempts to mount a long overdue comeback. Oh, and there's no episode this week. 

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Cooper hates to be the bearer of bad news and Gordon Shumway (ALF) attempts to mount a long overdue comeback. Oh, and there's no episode this week. 

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18713717 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0800 128 ALF, Retro, 80s, nostalgia, music podcast, music critique, jackFM, music competition, TV 1 bonus true Fraggle Rock with Circus Folk Fraggle Rock with Circus Folk Men Without Hats' “Safety Dance” and Tom Petty's “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” compete in the eigth clash of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper converse about subterranean intellectuals, a boy meeting a well-mannered gent, and a National Treasure- style treasure hunt.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy? And will the Traveling Wilburys knock it off?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Men Without Hats' “Safety Dance” and Tom Petty's “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” compete in the eigth clash of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper converse about subterranean intellectuals, a boy meeting a well-mannered gent, and a National Treasure- style treasure hunt.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step closer to the title of having the most Jack FM energy? And will the Traveling Wilburys knock it off?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18671329 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 3880 super bowl, superbowl, superbowlcommercials, liquiddeath, jackfm, music, tom petty, last dance with maryj ane, punk, montreal, circus, acrobats, men without hats, safety dance, pogo, dance, loonies, bumpers, bob dylan, jeff lynne, george harrison, roy orb 1 8 full true That Pan Flute CD We Got at the Local Fair That Pan Flute CD We Got at the Local Fair Foo Fighters’ “Learn to Fly" and  Cake's “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” go head to head in the seventh battle of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper recall how much of an impact grunge music had on them growing up (none.)  Amelia cancels Amazon, Cooper went to high school with a really neat individual named Chas, and they talk about the Popeye Movie Soundtrack for way too long.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy? And when is this voicemail going to wrap it up already?

Your vote decides.


Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Foo Fighters’ “Learn to Fly" and  Cake's “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” go head to head in the seventh battle of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper recall how much of an impact grunge music had on them growing up (none.)  Amelia cancels Amazon, Cooper went to high school with a really neat individual named Chas, and they talk about the Popeye Movie Soundtrack for way too long.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy? And when is this voicemail going to wrap it up already?

Your vote decides.


Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18629434 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800 4047 ack FM, Jack FM energy, music analysis, song tournament, 90s alternative rock, 2000s rock, pop culture podcast, Jacktical Magic, Dave Grohl, Nirvana, Cake, greg brown, Grunge, The 90s, 2000s, Jack Black, Tenacious D 1 7 full true Extreme Harmonicking Extreme Harmonicking Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love" and  Blues Traveler's “Hook” settle their differences in our sixth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Cooper finally decides to stand up to Amelia’s bullying. Cooper also demonstrates how every song ever has stolen from somebody named Pachelbel, and Amelia presents a psychological profile of a killer giving the law enforcement the runaround. Oh- and British people are being stupid again.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love" and  Blues Traveler's “Hook” settle their differences in our sixth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Cooper finally decides to stand up to Amelia’s bullying. Cooper also demonstrates how every song ever has stolen from somebody named Pachelbel, and Amelia presents a psychological profile of a killer giving the law enforcement the runaround. Oh- and British people are being stupid again.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18594793 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0800 3741 Jack FM, Jack FM energy, music analysis, song tournament, 90s alternative rock, 2000s rock, pop culture podcast, Jacktical Magic, Soft Cell, Tainted Love, Blues Traveler, Hook, Northern Soul, piano, John Popper, Alvin, Simon, Theodore, The Chipmunks, Harm 1 6 full true An Elbow Full of Snag An Elbow Full of Snag In a very special episode of Jacktical Magic, The Black Crowes’ ”Hard to Handle" and  Train’s “Drops of Jupiter”  face off in our fifth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper talk about the cutest scene in movie history, get into why everything sucked after 9/11, and Amelia shares how Drops of Jupiter relates to her own experience of grief.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.


Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> In a very special episode of Jacktical Magic, The Black Crowes’ ”Hard to Handle" and  Train’s “Drops of Jupiter”  face off in our fifth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper talk about the cutest scene in movie history, get into why everything sucked after 9/11, and Amelia shares how Drops of Jupiter relates to her own experience of grief.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.


Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Buzzsprout-18554292 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0800 3937 Jack FM, Jack FM energy, music analysis, song tournament, 90s alternative rock, 2000s rock, pop culture podcast, Jacktical Magic, Black Crowes, Train, Covers, loss, 9/11, world trade center, twin towers, Muppet Babies, Rick Rubin, Muppets, Kermit, Miss Pi 1 5 full true Upstairs, Just Goonin' Upstairs, Just Goonin' Beck’s “Loser” and  Radiohead’s “Creep” face off in our fourth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper bite off more than they can chew with these early songs from two massive artists. They also pitch a jingle for Rancho Cucamonga, spend a lot of time making fun of the Brits, and learn that you can’t get music in prison.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Beck’s “Loser” and  Radiohead’s “Creep” face off in our fourth matchup of the Jacktical Magic tournament.

Amelia and Cooper bite off more than they can chew with these early songs from two massive artists. They also pitch a jingle for Rancho Cucamonga, spend a lot of time making fun of the Brits, and learn that you can’t get music in prison.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18522588 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 4752 1 4 full true Tennessee's Polite Boy Tennessee's Polite Boy Sheryl Crow’s “If it Makes You Happy” and Beastie Boys' “Fight for Your Right” face off in our third matchup.

Amelia and Cooper are back from the holiday break to discuss Sheryl's possible fetish, Beastie Boys' Texas roots, and do a lot of impressions of talk show hosts.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Sheryl Crow’s “If it Makes You Happy” and Beastie Boys' “Fight for Your Right” face off in our third matchup.

Amelia and Cooper are back from the holiday break to discuss Sheryl's possible fetish, Beastie Boys' Texas roots, and do a lot of impressions of talk show hosts.

Which song will be declared the winner and move one step forward to the title of having the most Jack FM energy?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18476357 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 4406 Jack FM, Jack FM energy, music analysis, song tournament, 90s alternative rock, 2000s rock, pop culture, podcast, Jacktical Magic, Amelia Scannell, Cooper Willis, Melody Pops, Rick Rubin, Sheryl Crow, Tuesday, Bad, Michael Jackson, Elvis, Elvis Presley, p 1 3 full true The Eyebrow Ring Still Looks Good The Eyebrow Ring Still Looks Good Staind’s “It’s Been Awhile” and Goo Goo Dolls “Slide,” face off in our second matchup.

Amelia and Cooper discuss Jack FM’s diversity issues, sea shanties, and an impovised performance of Dear Evan Hanson. Oh- they also weigh in on what song had more Jack FM vibes.

Which song moves on to Round 2, and where does Fred Durst enter the equation?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Staind’s “It’s Been Awhile” and Goo Goo Dolls “Slide,” face off in our second matchup.

Amelia and Cooper discuss Jack FM’s diversity issues, sea shanties, and an impovised performance of Dear Evan Hanson. Oh- they also weigh in on what song had more Jack FM vibes.

Which song moves on to Round 2, and where does Fred Durst enter the equation?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18381284 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0800 3357 1 2 full true Can’t Find a Bun Spot Anywhere Can’t Find a Bun Spot Anywhere The tournament begins. In our first matchup, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Otherside” faces off against Lenny Kravitz’s “Fly Away,” two songs that deliver wildly different but unmistakably classic Jack FM energy.

Amelia and Cooper break down why these tracks are cultural fixtures, how each one fits the Jack FM formula, and what makes this pairing the perfect way to kick off our 64-song bracket to find the most Jack FM song of all time.

Which song moves on to Round 2?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> The tournament begins. In our first matchup, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Otherside” faces off against Lenny Kravitz’s “Fly Away,” two songs that deliver wildly different but unmistakably classic Jack FM energy.

Amelia and Cooper break down why these tracks are cultural fixtures, how each one fits the Jack FM formula, and what makes this pairing the perfect way to kick off our 64-song bracket to find the most Jack FM song of all time.

Which song moves on to Round 2?

Your vote decides.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18325313 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0800 2330 Red Hot Chili Peppers, RHCP, Otherside, Lenny Kravitz, Fly Away, Rick Rubin, Jack FM, Jack FM energy, music analysis, song tournament, 90s alternative rock, 2000s rock, pop culture podcast, Jacktical Magic, Amelia Scannell, Cooper Willis 1 1 full true A Museum is Just a Hall of Fame for Dinosaurs A Museum is Just a Hall of Fame for Dinosaurs In our debut episode, hosts Amelia Scannell and Cooper Willis introduce listeners to the world of Jack FM, the radio format known for unpredictable playlists, nostalgic hits, and the unmistakable “Jack FM energy” that defines its sound. We walk through how Jack FM started, why its mix of ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s rock and pop resonates so widely, and what makes these songs feel instantly familiar.

This premiere also reveals all 64 songs in our tournament to determine the most Jack FM song of all time — a bracket built from decades of radio data, cultural trends, and listener instincts. If you’ve ever wondered why certain songs dominate adult hits radio, or why Jack FM’s playlists feel both chaotic and perfect, this episode sets the foundation.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> In our debut episode, hosts Amelia Scannell and Cooper Willis introduce listeners to the world of Jack FM, the radio format known for unpredictable playlists, nostalgic hits, and the unmistakable “Jack FM energy” that defines its sound. We walk through how Jack FM started, why its mix of ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s rock and pop resonates so widely, and what makes these songs feel instantly familiar.

This premiere also reveals all 64 songs in our tournament to determine the most Jack FM song of all time — a bracket built from decades of radio data, cultural trends, and listener instincts. If you’ve ever wondered why certain songs dominate adult hits radio, or why Jack FM’s playlists feel both chaotic and perfect, this episode sets the foundation.

Ask us anything or tell us a story!

Cast Your Vote:  Each week, vote for the song you think has the most Jack FM vibes at instagram.com/jackticalmagic/

Call the Hotline: Tell us which song you think should win next week’s matchup. Leave a voicemail at (424) 666-1711.

Email Us: Send your Jack FM stories, questions, memories, or music anecdotes to jackticalmagic@gmail.com.

Theme Song: ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’ by The Chills. Used with permission.

]]> Amelia Scannell & Cooper Willis Buzzsprout-18323072 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800 3207 Jack FM, Jack FM energy, music analysis, song tournament, 90s alternative rock, 2000s rock, pop culture podcast, Jacktical Magic, Amelia Scannell, Cooper Willis, tournament, new podcast, 1 1 full true