The JFH Podcast

Guest host Josh Balogh and regular host Chase Tremaine sit down for a lengthy, detailed discussion about how the Spotify algorithms work, why it's important, and how it's affecting the music industry for both listeners and artists. This episode is sponsored by Steph Andrews, whose new album How Long / How Lovely  is available now. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and pr...

In the lead-up to a massive collaborative feature that will soon be published on jesusfreakhideout.com, JFH's Scott Fryberger and The Undertaking!'s Austin Visser hop on the show to discuss their favorite albums from the past 25 years of Facedown Records. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind...

As a fun way to bring the summer to a close, regular guest host Josh Balogh returns to ask the classic question: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring five albums with you, what albums would you choose? Alongside sharing their own lists, Josh and Chase also share lists from readers, listeners, and other staff writers. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine...

In conclusion of the four-part series "The Oral History of JesusFreakHideout," host Chase and guest host John DiBiase are joined by two of the site's longest-tenured staffers, Christopher Smith and Scott Fryberger, to discuss the recent history as well as the future of JFH. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To mee...

Regular host Chase is joined by JFH staff writers Joel Zaloum, Evan Dickens, and John Underdown to rank and discuss the best Christian albums released during the first six months of 2022. This episode is sponsored by Aryn Michelle, whose new album PARIAH (songs of biblical outcasts)  is available now. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and e...

Zach Bolen of the band Citizens joins the show discuss the band's latest EP A Thousand Shores, which is a teaser of a full-length album due this upcoming November. Zach and Chase discuss songwriting, using imagination to better understand the Gospel, and the mystery of God. This episode is sponsored by Elijah Waters, whose new single "Only You" is available now wherever you stream or purchase musi...

Host Chase Tremaine and staff writer Josh Balogh tag-team an interview with John Van Deusen, on the recent release of his 5-star album I Am Origami, Pt. 4: Marathon Daze . Van Deusen speaks in depth about the album, the overall process of wrapping up a four-album series, and the intermingling of music, faith, culture, and career. This episode is sponsored by Rev Music, whose new album Harvest  is...

The infamous record label Solid State Records recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, so we honor the record label on this episode by forming a panel to discuss our favorite albums from the history of the label. The panel includes the regular host Chase, JFH staff writers Wayne Myatt and Evan Dickens, and Tooth & Nail/Solid State A&R Adam Skatula. This episode is sponsored by Iryne Rock, whose n...

Podcast regular Scott Fryberger returns for a discussion about indie music, how JesusFreakHideout handles independent submissions/reviews, and whether the distinction between independent and signed artists is still relevant in 2022. Check out this Spotify playlist for artists discussed during the episode plus additional indie music recommendations. This episode is sponsored by November Sky, whose...

One of Tooth & Nail Records' newest and most exciting signees, idle threat, join the show this week, hot off the release of 2021's debut LP blurred visions . The past, present, and future of the band are discussed in detail. To contribute to idle threat's van fundraiser, click here . Tickets to their upcoming live session can be purchased here . This episode is sponsored by IGNESCENT, whose new EP...

Buzzing new soul and gospel artist Blessing Offor (a former The Voice contestant who's now signed to Chris Tomlin's label) comes on the show to discuss growing up blind, learning the piano, growing his faith through music, and walking in the legacy of artists like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. This episode is sponsored by BNDSRVNT, whose new single "time" is available now wherever you stream or p...

A panel has been formed to discuss a topic that doesn't come up very frequently on this podcast: Christian music from the 80's. Specifically, four staff writers share their thoughts on whether Stryper is one of Christian music's great rock bands, what their best albums are, and whether their 2000's resurgence lives up to their 80's notoriety. This episode is sponsored by JR Underdown, whose book T...

On this episode of the JFH Book Club, guest host John Underdown reviews the final book of C.S. Lewis's "Space Trilogy," That Hideous Strength , rounding out the popular run of episodes that started with 119 and 141. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask que...

JFH's prolific staff writer Josh Balogh returns to the show to count down his favorite albums from 2002, which proves to be an important year for him while being a blindspot in the musical history for the show's regular host, Chase. This episode is sponsored by Justin Gambino, whose new single "Courage" is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more information. The...

A panel has swung together and made a web of words to discuss the highs and whoa's of No Way Home , the latest Marvel movie. This panel includes Matt Lott (of Wavorly and House of Heroes), JFH's John DiBiase and Scott Fryberger, as well as the podcast's regular host, Chase. This episode is sponsored by Caitelen, whose new album Heart in Remission  is available now wherever you stream or purchase m...

The podcasts kicks off the new year with a retrospective on our favorite albums from 2021, with a panel comprised of three first-time podcast guests: JFH staff writers Luke Greene, Joel Zaloum, and Evan Dickens.  The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questi...

In continuation of JFH's 25th anniversary, host Chase and guest host John DiBiase continue the series, "The Oral History of JesusFreakHideout," with a handful of surprise guests that span the history of the website. This episode is sponsored by Graham Jones, whose new album Good News, Great Joy  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podc...

A panel of Ghostbusters super-fans featuring JFH's John DiBiase and Michael Weaver join our host Chase to discuss the brand new film Ghostbusters: Afterlife and determine whether it's a worthy sequel to the 1984 classic. This episode is sponsored by Free As a Bird, whose new EP Hymns Volume One  is available now. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tr...

Indie artist Benjamin Daniel, fresh off the release of his acclaimed new record Shelterheart , returns to the show for a handful of topical conversations concerning the vitality of being a music fan, how fandom can go too far, and the role community plays in the life of music and musicians. This episode is sponsored by Kenny & Claire, whose new EP Are You Weary? is available now wherever you strea...

In continuation of JFH's 25th anniversary, host Chase and guest host John DiBiase continue the series, "The Oral History of JesusFreakHideout," which traces the beginning of the website, its changes over the years, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode is sponsored by Breakaway Worship, whose new album More Than Anything  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  h...

David Radford of the Gray Havens comes on the show to share details about the band's new album Blue Flower, including how it was made, how it was affected by the pandemic, and how it was influenced by C.S. Lewis's memoir Surprised by Joy. This episode is sponsored by Katie Lighty, whose new single "Never" available now. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by C...

Regular host Chase is joined by JFH staff writers Scott Fryberger and Josh Balogh to rank and discuss the best releases that became one decade old this year. As a follow-up to the previous episode, Chase also provides a recap of his experience attending Furnace Fest. This episode is sponsored by Darby Hughes, whose new album No Savior Like Mine  is available now. Click  here  for more information....

On this week's episode, Chase discusses the history of Furnace Fest and Takehold Records alongside sharing his thoughts about Furnace Fest's 20th anniversary and the many bands scheduled to perform there. This episode is sponsored by KAINA, whose new album Comeback Kid  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced...

On this double-topic episode, Chase explains why listeners should go watch his favorite modern Christian movie All Saints , which then segues into an exploration of the music by the underrated, oft-forgotten group Seabird. This episode is sponsored by Damac, whose new EP Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more informat...

Days after the site's 25th anniversary, host Chase and guest host John DiBiase kick off the new series, "The Oral History of JesusFreakHideout," which will trace the beginning of the website, its changes over the years, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode is sponsored by Jaime Masetta, whose new album  Parts of Me  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  ...