239: 2026 Predictions, Most Anticipated Albums, Listener Responses, & March Madness Recap

Throughout the months of March and April, over in the JFH Podcast Facebook group, our listeners (you!) participated in a tournament to determine the best album of 2006. On this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine and Scott Fryberger reconvene to discuss the tournament's many upsets and surprises, alongside sharing listener feedback and responses regarding our 2026 predictions, wish-list items, and most anticipated album releases.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

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 questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.