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Chris DeMakes A Podcast
You may know Chris DeMakes as a founding member of the band Less Than Jake, but what you may NOT know is that he's a true music historian. On Chris DeMakes A Podcast, he welcomes accomplished songwriters to sit in and discuss the writing and recording of beloved songs from their back catalogs.
Episodes
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Throwback Thursday: Kenny Vasoli discusses The Starting Line's "Island"
This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 165, originally released on July 24th, 2023, featuring Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line. In this deep dive…
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Ep. 276: A discussion on Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys “God Only Knows”
In this episode, Chris and Chris dive into Brian Wilson’s life leading up to the creation of The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and take a closer look at the beautiful…
Chris DeMakes A PodcastA Band Called Punchline Ep. 1: The Early Years
This week for Throwback Thursday, we’re doing something a little bit different. Between the new album Somewhere To Land just being released and Chris Fafalios…
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Ep. 275: Chris Fafalios discusses Punchline’s “Focus On Yourself”
On this episode, Punchline’s Chris Fafalios (who also happens to produce Chris DeMakes A Podcast) sits in for the first time as the GUEST to talk about the…
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Throwback Thursday: Fletcher Dragge discusses Pennywise's "F**k Authority"
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 130, originally released on November 21st, 2022, featuring Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge. Known…
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Ep. 274: Legends Amplified: Roy Thomas Baker
In this episode, Chris DeMakes and Chris Fafalios take a deep dive into the extraordinary career of legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker. From starting out at…
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Throwback Thursday: Stephen Egerton discusses Descendents "Everything Sux"
Originally released as Episode 125 on October 17th, 2022, this Throwback Thursday episode features punk rock legend Stephen Egerton of Descendents and ALL…
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Ep. 273: Eddie Spaghetti discusses Supersuckers “Pretty F****d Up”
This week, Eddie Spaghetti sits in to talk about the writing and recording of the 2003 Supersuckers fan favorite “Pretty Fucked Up.” In a laid-back and candid…
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Throwback Thursday: Bill Stevenson discusses Descendents “Clean Sheets”
This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 161, featuring drummer, producer, and songwriter Bill Stevenson in a conversation that originally aired on June…
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Ep. 272: Luke Bentham discusses The Dirty Nil’s “That’s What Heaven Feels Like”
This week, Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil sits in to break down the writing and recording of their 2018 single "That's What Heaven Feels Like," a punchy…
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Throwback Thursday: Andrew Dost discusses Fun.’s “We Are Young”
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode takes a walk back in time to exactly two years ago today, when Andrew Dost sat in to discuss the writing, recording…
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Ep. 271: Jesse Leach discusses Killswitch Engage’s “In Due Time”
On this episode, Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage opens up about the writing and recording of the band's powerful 2013 single "In Due Time," marking his return…
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Throwback Thursday: John Oates discusses Daryl Hall & John Oates “Maneater”
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, the spotlight returns to Episode 156 (originally released on May 22nd, 2023) for a standout conversation with John Oates…
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Ep. 270: Mike Tramp discusses White Lion’s “Wait”
In this week's episode, Mike Tramp of White Lion reflects on the writing and recording of the band’s 1987 hit “Wait,” a song that helped catapult them into the…
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Throwback Thursday: Darryl “DMC” McDaniels discusses Run-DMC’s “It’s Tricky”
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels joins Chris DeMakes in this Throwback Thursday episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast to unpack the story behind Run‑DMC’s classic 1987…
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Ep. 269: Bella Peadon discusses her song “Ms Montana”
On this episode, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Bella Peadon opens up about the inspiration and creative process behind her 2025 single “Ms Montana.” Written…
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Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Tony Sly and No Use For A Name’s “International You Day”
It’s July 31st, and fans around the world are observing Tony Sly Day in remembrance of the late Tony Sly, beloved frontman of No Use for a Name, who passed…
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Ep. 268: Jason McMaster discusses Dangerous Toys “Scared”
On this episode, Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys takes us behind the scenes of the band’s 1989 hit “Scared,” a track born from fear, adrenaline, and a deep…
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Throwback Thursday: Josh Caterer discusses Smoking Popes “Megan”
On this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released as Episode 150 on April 10th, 2023, Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes joins the show to discuss “Megan,” a…
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Ep. 267: Nick Wheeler discusses The All-American Rejects “Gives You Hell”
In this week’s episode, Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects joins Chris to unpack the wild and rewarding process behind their 2008 chart-topper “Gives You…
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Throwback Thursday: Brett Gurewitz discusses Bad Religon’s “Stranger Than Fiction”
This week, Chris DeMakes A Podcast is throwing it back to Episode 104 from May 23rd, 2022, when Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion joined the show to talk about…
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Ep. 266: Fred LeBlanc discusses Cowboy Mouth’s “Jenny Says”
In this episode, Chris is joined by Fred LeBlanc, the high-energy frontman and drummer of Cowboy Mouth, to break down the story behind their signature song…
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Throwback Thursday: Milo Aukerman discusses Descendents “Hope”
For Throwback Thursday this week, we’re revisiting Episode 102—originally released on May 9, 2022—when Milo Aukerman sat in to share the story behind the 1982…
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Ep. 265: Tracy Bonham discusses her song “Mother Mother”
On this episode, Tracy Bonham sits in to break down her explosive 1996 single "Mother Mother." From her early days as a classical violinist to the raw vocal…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “The Most Romantic After Party Ever” episode
After Party Week wraps up in heartfelt fashion here at Chris DeMakes A Podcast with a lovingly selected gem from the archives. Originally released on February…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “Album Tracks That Should’ve Been Singles” episode
After Party Week keeps rolling here at Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and today’s spotlight is on a more recent fan-favorite episode of The After Party. Originally…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “Classic Albums Revisited: Nevermind” episode
After Party Week rolls on at Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and today’s episode takes it all the way back to one of the earliest installments of The After Party!…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “80s Lyrics Trivia” episode
It’s Tuesday, and After Party week continues with another gem from the Patreon archives! Originally released on March 11th, 2024, “80s Lyrics Trivia” features…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “Hits and Misses of the Summer of ’83” episode
To kick off a full week of After Party episodes on the main feed, here's a sneak peek at one of the fan favorites from the Patreon archive! Originally released…
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Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Freddie Mercury and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is widely regarded as one of rock’s all-time greatest songs, despite breaking just about every rule of what a hit single is supposed to be…
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Ep. 264: Tim Williams discusses Vision of Disorder’s “Living to Die”
On this episode, Vision of Disorder vocalist Tim Williams discusses the creation of their 2001 single "Living to Die" from the album From Bliss to Devastation…
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Throwback Thursday: Aaron Barrett and Scott Klopfenstein discuss Reel Big Fish's "Sell Out"
In this Throwback Thursday episode—originally released as Episode 162 on July 3rd, 2023—Chris sits down with Aaron Barrett and Scott Klopfenstein of Reel Big…
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Ep. 263: Limahl discusses Kajagoogoo’s “Too Shy”
In this episode, Limahl shares the story behind Kajagoogoo’s 1983 smash hit “Too Shy,” reflecting on the band’s rapid rise from local gigs to global stardom…
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Throwback Thursday: John Feldmann discusses Goldfinger’s “Superman”
In this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released on June 5th, 2023, John Feldmann of Goldfinger sat in for Episode 158 to break down the writing and…
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Ep. 262: Ian Dench discusses EMF's "Unbelievable"
In this episode, Ian Dench of EMF joins the show to discuss the writing and recording of the band’s explosive 1991 hit, “Unbelievable.” From its instantly…
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Ep. 261: Roger Lima discusses Less Than Jake’s “Sunny Side”
On this episode, Chris is joined by his Less Than Jake bandmate Roger Lima to dive into the writing and recording of their 2024 single "Sunny Side." The…
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Ep. 260: Elyse Rogers discusses Dance Hall Crashers “Lost Again”
On this episode, Elyse Rogers of Dance Hall Crashers joins Chris to talk about the writing and recording of the band’s 1997 fan favorite single, “Lost Again.”…
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Ep. 259: J Navarro discusses The Suicide Machines “S.O.S.”
In this episode, J Navarro of The Suicide Machines joins the show to discuss the origins and last-minute magic behind “S.O.S.,” a fan-favorite track from their…
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Throwback Thursday: Tahlena Chikami discusses Bite Me Bambi's "Bad Boyfriend"
It’s a special Throwback Thursday edition of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and while the show usually digs deep into the archives, this week’s rewind only takes us…
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Ep. 258: Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand discuss Catbite’s “Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump)”
On this episode, Tim Hildebrand and Brittany Luna of Catbite dive into the creation of their 2025 single “Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump),” unpacking the…
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It's May 16th! Revisiting Ep. 51: Joey Cape discusses Lagwagon's "May 16"
It’s May 16th, so it’s only fitting to revisit Episode 51 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, featuring Joey Cape of Lagwagon. Originally released on May 16th, 2021…
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Throwback Thursday: Angelo Moore discusses Fishbone's "Party At Ground Zero"
This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to Episode 245 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, originally released on February 17th, 2025, with none other than Angelo…
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Ep. 257: JR Wasilewski discusses Less Than Jake’s “Walking Pipebomb”
This week, Chris is joined by his Less Than Jake bandmate JR Wasilewski to break down the writing and recording of "Walking Pipebomb" from the band's Uncharted…
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Throwback Thursday: Bert McCracken discusses The Used's "The Taste of Ink"
In this Throwback Thursday episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, originally released on May 1, 2023, Bert McCracken of The Used sits down with Chris to unpack…
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Ep. 256: Stacy Jones discusses American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Weak”
This week, Stacy Jones sits in to share the story behind American Hi-Fi’s 2001 breakout hit, “Flavor of the Weak.” From his early days as Veruca Salt’s touring…
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Ep. 255: A discussion on Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)"
This week, Chris DeMakes and Chris Fafalios take a deep dive into Coolio’s massive 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” unpacking the song’s gripping themes…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “April 24th: The Most Historic of Days” episode
Originally released to Patreon supporters on April 24th, 2023, this episode of The After Party—titled "April 24th: The Most Historic of Days"—is now available…
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Ep. 254: Michael Imperioli discusses ZOPA’s “A Still Life”
Many know Michael Imperioli for his unforgettable roles in The Sopranos and The White Lotus, but his artistic reach extends far beyond the screen. In this…
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Ep. 253: Dani Filth discusses Cradle of Filth’s “Nymphetamine Fix”
In this episode, Dani Filth, the iconic frontman of Cradle of Filth, opens up about the creation of their 2004 fan-favorite single, "Nymphetamine Fix." He…
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Ep. 252: Anty Horgan discusses The Bennies “Party Machine”
This week, Anty Horgan of The Bennies sits in to break down the spontaneous creation of the band’s 2016 fan-favorite single, "Party Machine." From their early…
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Ep. 251: Martin Fry discusses ABC's "The Look of Love"
In this episode, Martin Fry gives a look behind the scenes of ABC’s dazzling 1982 hit, “The Look of Love.” With Trevor Horn at the helm, the song’s lush…
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Ep. 250: Josh Goldman discusses The Raging Nathans “The Grudge”
This week, Josh Goldman of The Raging Nathans joins the pod to discuss the writing and recording of their 2025 single "The Grudge." Josh shares how the song…
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Ep. 249: Legends Amplified: Ric Ocasek
In the first episode of Legends Amplified, Chris DeMakes is joined by co-host and producer Chris Fafalios for an in-depth exploration of Ric Ocasek, the…
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Throwback Thursday: Dave King discusses Flogging Molly’s “Drunken Lullabies”
This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 146, originally aired on March 13th, 2023, with special guest Dave King of Flogging Molly. Renowned for their…
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Ep. 248: Brendan B. Brown discusses Wheatus "Lemonade"
This week, Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the band's 2003 single "Lemonade," a fan-favorite song that blends raw…
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Ep. 247: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”
This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." He and Chris explore…
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Throwback Thursday: John Parr discusses his song "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)"
This Throwback Thursday episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast revisits Episode 143, originally released on February 20, 2023, featuring John Parr discussing the…
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Ep. 246: Tahlena Chikami discusses Bite Me Bambi’s “Bad Boyfriend”
Tahlena Chikami of Bite Me Bambi sits in this week to break down the writing and recording of their 2024 single "Bad Boyfriend," a song inspired by friends'…
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Ep. 245: Angelo Moore discusses Fishbone's "Party At Ground Zero"
In this episode, Angelo Moore of Fishbone stops by to talk all about the writing, recording, release, and legacy of their iconic ska punk anthem “Party At…
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Throwback Thursday: Brian Fallon discusses The Gaslight Anthem’s “45”
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, and this week we’re revisiting Episode 91 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, originally released on February 21st, 2022, featuring…