The JFH Podcast

One of JFH's favorite independent bands, Rusty Shipp, joins the show to discuss their career as pioneers of "nautical rock and roll" and to pry into the depths of the unit's recently released fourth album, Capsized Empire.

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, participate in polls, and engage in...

In the podcast's first movie episode in nearly a year, Chase Tremaine and John DiBiase reunite to discuss the pros and cons of adapting animated films into live action, with a focus on the most recent example: How To Train Your Dragon. Additionally, the episode contains an interview Chase and John were able to conduct with Dean DeBlois, the director of every film in the Dragon franchise.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Ch...

Host Chase Tremaine is joined by Michael Minkoff of the ministries Renew the Arts and Porchlight to discuss this summer's Audiofeed Festival, the importance of communal creativity, ways that art-lovers can be better art-supporters, and much more. (For more, check out Chase's recent appearance on the Renew the Arts Podcast.)

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christoph...

This episode functions as a recap of the previous episode's March Madness tournament as well as a recap of music releases throughout 2025 thus far. Staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, and Josh Balogh reconvene to share the results and upsets from the bracket of albums from 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015 before sharing their favorite albums, EPs, and singles of the year.

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For this year's annual March Madness tournament of albums celebrating significant anniversaries, the show's listeners voted (in the JFH Podcast Facebook Group) to have four years' of albums compete against each other: 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015. Listeners will be voting on the best albums in a bracket-style series of polls in the Facebook group, but for this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, a...

On the heels of the podcast's 7th anniversary, host Chase Tremaine shares some important news that all listeners should know for the future of the podcast. Following this announcement, he is joined by Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Scott Fryberger and Evan Dickens to compete in a CCM trivia night, led by quizmaster Josh Balogh.

Don't forget to check out our new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highligh...

On the podcast's third Indie Artist panel, three great independent artists are invited to discuss the ups and downs and complexities of being indie in today's music industry - featuring Aryn Michelle, Paul Demer, and Eric Tuffendsam of Sower.

This episode is sponsored by the new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal...

On the first episode of the new year, Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens look back on their favorite releases of 2024 and share their most anticipated releases of 2025.

This episode is sponsored by the new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | ...

On this special holiday episode, host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of Jesusfreakhideout staff writers - Alex Caldwell, Michael Weaver, and David Craft - to pose the question: Do we need more Christmas music? What do we want or not want in new versions of Christmas classics or in brand new Christmas-themed compositions?

The JFH Podcast will return in 3 weeks, on January 8th. In the meantime, consider checking out John DiBiase...

Following up the previous episode about 1999, the JFH Podcast stays in the 90s by having a lengthy, tell-all conversation with Ben Cissell, former drummer of Christian alternative legends Audio Adrenaline. The conversations spans many eras of Cissell's career but hones in primarily on AA's touring experiences during the 90s.

This episode is sponsored by John DiBiase's art store and new illustrated children's book Lloyd the Chipmunk...

Jesusfreakhideout.com staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens share what albums released in 1999 would fill their cars' 6-CD changer (a staple of late 90's and early 00's vehicles). In other words, what are their favorite albums that celebrated their 25th anniversaries this year?

This episode is sponsored by John DiBiase's new illustrated children's book Lloyd the Chipmunk (purchase on John's we...

Indie rock singer-songwriter John Van Deusen returns to the podcast to share the details and stories behind his latest album Anthem Sprinter, releasing November 1 on Tooth & Nail Records, which compiles songs from throughout Van Deusen's career, tracing back to his time with The Lonely Forest and even as far back as his teenage years.

This episode is sponsored by Second Adam & the New Creations, whose debut single "Shout Your Amen"...

A panel of Jesusfreakhideout.com staff writers, including Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, Evan Dickens, and podcast host Chase Tremaine, investigate and debate the questions: How much do lyrics matter? How do we interpret worship lyrics versus pop lyrics? How do we each handle good music that has bad lyrics? What's the value in instrumental music and foreign language music?

This episode is sponsored by Lo Cloud, whose debut single "S...

Jesusfreakhideout editor-in-chief and resident film critic John DiBiase joins host Chase Tremaine for a conversation about the filmography of director Chris Sanders, whose latest film The Wild Robot is now in theaters. The episode also features an interview that Chase and John were able to conduct with Sanders.

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Podcast listeners Lachlan Meurer and Noah Hardwick join JFH staffers Chase Tremaine and John Underdown for a special episode about musical community, based around a fun musical game that's being played amongst members of the JFH Podcast Facebook group, called Music League.

This episode is sponsored by So Much Hope, Buried., whose new album I'd Be Lying to Say I'm Not Weak is available now. Click here for more information.

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Many of Jesusfreakhideout's staffers and readers have become enamored in recent months with the debut album I'd Be Lying to Say I'm Not Weak by So Much Hope, Buried. In this episode, learn about the band, their writing process, the stories behind the songs, their disparate tastes and interests, and what makes them such a special band that we at JFH want more people to know about.

This episode is sponsored by Taylor Holland Armstron...

In honor of Jesusfreakhideout's recently released (and free!) compilation commemorating the site's 28th anniversary, a team of JFH staff writers have gathered to celebrate some of the best music being released under the radar in Christian music by discussing their favorite songs from the compilation (followed by a similar conversation about favorite songs from a metal/heavy compilation released by JFH earlier this year).

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In conclusion to episode 213, Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens continue to argue for which album (of the past twenty JFH Staff Picks aka #1 albums of the year) is the greatest release of the past two decades, alongside creating a top ten ranking that all four hosts can get behind.

This episode is sponsored by Aryn Michelle, whose new album Wild Beautiful Dangerous releas...

Podcast host Chase Tremaine and his faithful crew of regular guest hosts - Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens - reconvene to tackle a crazy mission: to rank the past twenty years of JFH Staff Picks aka #1 albums of the year. From 2004's mmhmm by Relient K through 2023's Sand & Cinder, Tide & Timber by American Arson, we are setting out to determine which is the best of the best.

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