Jack FM

Jack FM keeps it simple: oldies plus current pop. The formula works because the programming doesn't pretend to have an edge it doesn't possess. You'll hear David Bowie sit next to Ed Sheeran, which normally creates tonal whiplash but somehow Jack makes it coherent. The station targets middle-aged Germans who grew up with FM radio before streaming existed, and the curation reflects that sensibility. It's not ironic about its mainstream appeal. Not experimental. Not here to challenge you. What it does is maintain consistent quality across decades. Daytime slots stick to the biggest hits, the son…