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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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Kate Bush "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" is the SONG OF THE SUMMER (37 years after its release)
Chris Fafalios hosts this mini episode, which is all about the phenomenon that is Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)". Learn more about your…
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Ep. 108: Matt Thiessen discusses Relient K's "Be My Escape"
Relient K vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Matt Thiessen sits in to discuss the writing, recording, and release of the hit 2004 single "Be My Escape". Despite…
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Throwback Thursday: Fat Mike discusses NOFX's "Linoleum" and "Linewleum"
On February 7th, 2021, Fat Mike sat in for Episode #37 to discuss the writing and recording of NOFX's 1994 classic "Linoleum", as well as the 2021 sequel to…
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Ep. 107: Chad Price discusses All's "Original Me"
Chad Price brought the song "Original Me" with him when he joined All in 1993. Little did he know, the song would become the opening track on the band's next…
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Ep. 106: Fee Waybill discusses The Tubes "She's A Beauty"
"She's A Beauty" became a huge hit in 1983, launching The Tubes to mainstream success on radio and MTV. In this episode, vocalist Fee Waybill discusses the…
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Ep. 105: Reese Roper discusses Five Iron Frenzy's "Zen and the Art of Xenophobia"
Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper breaks down the 2013 single "Zen and the Art of Xenophobia", a song that calls out religious hypocrisy. Learn more about…
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Throwback Thursday: Matt Skiba discusses Alkaline Trio's "Radio"
Matt Skiba sat in for Episode 14 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast back on August 31st, 2020, to discuss the Alkaline Trio classic "Radio", taken from their 2000…
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Ep. 104: Brett Gurewitz discusses Bad Religion's "Stranger Than Fiction"
In thie episode, Bad Religion guitarist and Epitaph Records owner Brett Gurewitz opens up about the writing of the 1994 single "Stranger Than Fiction", taken…
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The Journey Ep. 6: Jesse and Justin Bivona
The rhythm section of The Interrupters shares their musical journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 103: Aimee Interrupter and Kevin Bivona discuss The Interrupters "In The Mirror"
With the new album In The Wild scheduled for release on August 5th, 2022, Aimee and Kevin from The Interrupters sit it to discuss the writing, recording, and…
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Throwback Thursday: Bill Stevenson discusses Descendents "One More Day" and The Lemonheads "Steve's Boy"
Back in June of 2020, Bill Stevenson was the guest for Episode 4 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast. In what would go on to become one of the most talked about…
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Ep. 102: Milo Aukerman discusses Descendents "Hope"
Descendents vocalist Milo Aukerman discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the classic song “Hope” from the band’s 1982 album Milo Goes To…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “Time Capsule: June 1989” episode
This sneak preview episode of The After Party podcast coincides with the release of the newest episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, because June of 1989 is when…
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Ep. 101: Rachel Bolan discusses Skid Row's "18 and Life"
Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan discusses the story behind the band's 1989 hit single "18 and Life". The song's vivid and serious lyrical content set Skid Row…
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Defeat DeMakes Episode 7
In an epic battle of music trivia knowledge, Chris DeMakes takes on Kansas City's own Ash Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Ep. 100: Chris Ballew discusses The Presidents of the United States of America's "Lump"
Clocking in at just over 2 minutes, "Lump" became a massive hit for the Seattle-based rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. In this…
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Ep. 99: Sondre Lerche discusses his song "Bad Law"
Norwegian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Sondre Lerche tells the story behind his 2014 single "Bad Law", an indie-pop gem that's equal parts danceable and…
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The Journey Ep. 5: Roger Lima
Bassist and vocalist Roger Lima reflects back on his musical upbringing that led to a 30+ year career in Less Than Jake. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Ep. 98: Jamie Woolford discusses The Stereo's "New Tokyo Is Calling"
20 years since the release of their last album, The Stereo has reunited with a new record and podcast. In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Jamie Woolford…
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Throwback Thursday: Deryck Whibley discusses Sum 41's "Fat Lip"
Sum 41 guitarist and vocalist Deryck Whibley sat in the last episode of 2020 to discuss the smash hit single "Fat Lip", which was celebrating its 20 year…
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Ep. 97: Pete Steinkopf discusses The Bouncing Souls "True Believers"
Bouncing Souls guitarist Pete Steinkopf tells the story behind the band's 2001 punk rock anthem "True Believers". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The Journey Ep. 4: Jaret Reddick
From his metal roots to his Grammy nomination, Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick details the path that got him to where he is today. Learn more about…
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Ep. 96: Millie Manders discusses Millie Manders and the Shutup's "Silent Screams"
Millie Manders shares the heavy and deeply personal story behind the writing of "Silent Screams". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party “Losing Streak is now officially a CLASSIC ALBUM” episode
This sneak preview of The After Party podcast was recorded in November of 2021 in honor of the 25 year anniversary of Less Than Jake’s CLASSIC album Losing…
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Ep. 95: Jon Foreman discusses Switchfoot's "Meant To Live"
In this episode, Switchfoot guitarist and vocalist Jon Foreman discusses the existential themes of the band's 2003 hit single "Meant To Live". Learn more about…
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Defeat DeMakes Episode 6
Challenger Tom Brantley tries to take down Chris DeMakes in a gauntlet of music trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 94: Holly Knight discusses Pat Benatar's "Love Is A Battlefield"
Acclaimed songwriter Holly Knight has written hit songs for everyone from Aerosmith to Tina Turner. In this episode, she discusses the writing of "Love Is A…
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The Journey Ep. 3: Matt Yonker
Drummer Matt Yonker tells the story of how he got to where he is today, from a kid singing along to Gene Simmons to behind the kit in Less Than Jake. Learn…
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Ep. 93: Dan Potthast discusses MU330's "Neighbor"
Singer and guitarist Dan Potthast shares the story behind MU330's ode to insecurity "Neighbor", taken from their 1997 fan favorite album Crab Rangoon. Learn…
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Throwback Thursday: Mark Hoppus discusses blink-182's "What's My Age Again?"
Mark Hoppus sat in for Episode 21 back in October of 2020, and the episode spread like wildfire thanks in large part to a factoid about the writing of "What's…
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Ep. 92: Dan Estrin discusses Hoobastank's "Crawing In The Dark"
Hoobastank stormed onto the rock radio airwaves in 2002 with "Crawling In The Dark", the first single from their self-titled major label debut album. In this…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "Songs We Never Get Sick Of" episode
The After Party is a weekly podcast that's available to the Supporting Cast of Chris DeMakes A Podcast. If you enjoy this sneak preview and you're interested…
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Ep. 91: Brian Fallon discusses The Gaslight Anthem's "45"
The Gaslight Anthem's undeniable pop sensibility matched with earnest lyrical content launched the band to #3 on the Billboard charts upon the release of their…
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Defeat DeMakes Episode 5
Challenger Jeff Worden puts his brain to the test in front of the ENTIRE WORLD in a music trivia battle against Chris DeMakes. Learn more about your ad…
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Ep. 90: Tim Heidecker discusses his song "Fear of Death"
After having Natalie Mering (better known as Weyes Blood) on the Office Hours Live podcast, Tim Heidecker teamed up with her and a whole group of established…
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The Journey Ep. 2: JR Wasilewski
Less Than Jake saxophonist and vocalist JR Wasilewski details the journey of his musical career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 89: Genesis Owusu discusses his song "Don't Need You"
Australia’s Genesis Owusu took home the 2021 ARIA award for Album of the Year, and this genre-bending artist’s upward trajectory has continued ever since…
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Throwback Thursday: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "The Impression That I Get"
On March 8th of 2021, Joe Gittleman and Dicky Barrett of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones sat in for Episode 41 of the podcast to discuss the writing, recording…
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Ep. 88: Raine Maida discusses Our Lady Peace's "Clumsy"
Our Lady Peace had already achieved quadruple platinum status in Canada from their debut album, but it was their 1997 follow-up album Clumsy that took them to…
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Ep. 87: Huey Lewis discusses Huey Lewis & The News "The Power Of Love"
Written for the soundtrack of the 1985 blockbuster film Back To The Future, "The Power Of Love" was the first single from Huey Lewis & The News to hit #1 on…
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Ep. 86: Glen Phillips discusses Toad The Wet Sprocket's "All I Want"
Toad The Wet Sprocket didn't set out to write mainstream hits, but the undeniable single "All I Want" put the band on the map in 1992. In this episode, singer…
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Ep. 85: Eric Bazilian discusses The Hooters "And We Danced"
Eric Bazilian's passion for the art of songwriting not only helped launch The Hooters to massive heights, but also put him on the map as a songwriter and…
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The Journey Ep. 1: Buddy Schaub
Less Than Jake trombonist Buddy Schaub discusses the path that led him to where he is today, from his earliest musical memories to the highlights of his long…
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Ep. 84: Sadie Dupuis discusses Speedy Ortiz's "Doomsday"
The recently re-released single "Doomsday" is a raw and deeply personal Speedy Ortiz track. In this episode, singer and guitarist Sadie Dupuis details the…
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2021: The Year In Clips
Producer Chris Fafalios takes a look back on some noteworthy moments from the podcast over the course of 2021. Check out http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to see how…
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Ep. 83: Tom Higgenson discusses Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah"
The heartfelt single "Hey There Delilah" has stood the test of time, not only because of it's relatable lyrics, but also due to the undeniable melodies that…
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Defeat DeMakes Episode 2
Challenger Tym Lemoine puts Chris DeMakes to the test in the second episode of this music trivia game show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Ep. 82: Dee Snider discusses Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It"
In an extra special holiday episode, Chris sits down with his childhood idol Dee Snider to discuss the writing, recording, release, and legacy of Twister…
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Ep. 81: Shawn Harris discusses The Matches "December Is For Cynics"
The dark and unique sound of "December Is For Cynics" sets it apart from what listeners may usually expect from a holiday song. In this episode, vocalist and…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "Our Favorite TV Theme Songs" episode
In this sneak preview of The After Party podcast, Chris and Chris discuss their favorite TV theme songs. If you'd like to hear the entire back catalog of…
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Ep. 80: Shaun Morgan discusses Seether's "Remedy"
Seether have been a staple of rock radio for the past few decades, and the 2005 single "Remedy" was the South African band's first song to hit #1 on the…
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Ep. 79: Des Rocs discusses his song "MMC"
Des Rocs doesn't follow the conventional methods of songwriting or recording, which is evident in his genre-bending single "MMC". In this episode, this NYC…
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Ep. 78: Chris Conley discusses Saves The Day's "At Your Funeral"
Saves The Day's Chris Conley has a decades-long legacy of unique lyrics and undeniable melodies. In this episode, he breaks down the every aspect of the 2001…
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Ep. 77: Michael Sweet discusses Stryper's "To Hell With The Devil"
Stryper was the first Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream, and it was their 1986 platinum-selling album "To Hell With The Devil"…
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Ep. 76: Kip Winger discusses Winger's "Headed For A Heartbreak"
Winger bassist and lead vocalist Kip Winger discusses the 1989 hit single "Headed For A Heartbreak", a Lydian mode masterpiece that didn't follow the rules of…
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Ep. 75: Christian "MC Bat Commander" Jacobs discusses The Aquabats "Super Rad!"
From child actor to superhero lead singer to award-winning television producer, the story of Christian Jacobs is beyond fascinating. Christian not only shares…
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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party Halloween episode
Please enjoy this sneak preview of The After Party Halloween episode. If you're a member of the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, you can hear the whole…
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Ep. 74: Spencer Charnas discusses Ice Nine Kills "The American Nightmare"
Ice Nine Kills vocalist and horror movie aficionado Spencer Charnas discusses the writing, recording, and release of the 2018 single "The American Nightmare"…
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BONUS EPISODE: Albums that became "classic" this year
Chris DeMakes A Podcast producer Chris Fafalios takes a quick look back on some noteworthy albums that are celebrating 25 year anniversaries in 2021. Learn…
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Ep. 73: Donald and John Tardy discuss Obituary's "Slowly We Rot"
Death metal pioneers Obituary released their landmark debut album "Slowly We Rot" in 1989. In this episode, drummer Donald Tardy and vocalist John Tardy…