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Chris DeMakes A Podcast
Chris DeMakes A Podcast, hosted by Chris DeMakes of the legendary punk rock band Less Than Jake, features guests who have written iconic songs, exploring their backstory, creation, inspiration, and significance. Each episode offers an in-depth exploration into a specific track from renowned artists,...
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Ep. 279: Jason Vena discusses Acceptance’s “Take Cover”
Former MTV VJ and A&R rep Matt Pinfield signed Acceptance to Columbia Records after hearing a demo the band recorded with producer Aaron Sprinkle, pav...
Throwback Thursday: Sean "Slug" Daley discusses Atmosphere's "The Best Day"
This week’s Throwback Thursday heads back to Episode 157, originally released on May 29th, 2023, featuring Sean “Slug” Daley of Minneapolis hip hop du...
Ep. 278: John Feldmann discusses blink-182’s “Bored to Death”
Goldfinger frontman and producer John Feldmann returns for his third appearance to talk about the making of blink-182’s 2016 single “Bored to Death.”...
Throwback Thursday: Bill Manspeaker discusses Green Jellÿ's "Three Little Pigs"
This Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 71, originally released on October 4th, 2021, featuring the wildly inventive Bill Manspeaker of Green Jellÿ....
Ep. 277: Beau Bokan discusses blessthefall’s “mallxcore”
This week, blessthefall vocalist Beau Bokan sits in to discuss the story behind the 2025 single “mallxcore.” The song is an in-your-face return to for...
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...
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...
A 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...
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 abou...
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...
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...
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...
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 an...
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 aire...
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 punch...
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, recor...
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 h...
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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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 p...
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...
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 “M...
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 “...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. Ori...
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 P...
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”...
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...
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 suppos...
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 Dev...
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 R...
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 s...
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 writin...
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 insta...