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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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