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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. 284: Austen Gray discusses Joker’s Republic’s “Gin and Tonic”
In this episode, Chris sits down with Austen Gray of Joker's Republic to unpack the writing and recording of their 2022 single, “Gin and Tonic.” From...
A Band Called Punchline Ep. 2: Major Motion Picture
By late 1999, there was no turning back for Punchline. They had made the
important step of adding a fourth member, and they wasted no time getti...
Throwback Thursday: John Hampson discusses Nine Days "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)"
This week's Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 147 from March 20th, 2023, which features Nine Days frontman John Hampson sharing the story be...
Ep. 283: Rob Rufus discusses Blacklist Royals “Punk Rock Survivors”
In this episode, Blacklist Royals drummer Rob Rufus sits in for a heartfelt conversation about the band's powerful new single, "Punk Rock Survivors."...
Throwback Thursday: A discussion on George Michael's "Faith"
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 118 from August 29th, 2022, where the spotlight is on George Michael’s genre-blending smash hi...
Ep. 282: Legends Amplified: Ozzy Osbourne’s “Shot in the Dark” (feat. Jaret Reddick)
In this week’s special episode, Chris is joined by Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick to share their mutual love for the late Prince of Darkness, Ozzy O...
Throwback Thursday: Michael Sweet discusses Stryper’s “To Hell with the Devil”
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 77, originally released on November 15th, 2021, featuring Stryper frontman Michael Sweet. As t...
Ep. 281: Spencer Charnas discusses Ice Nine Kills “A Work of Art”
Just in time for Halloween, Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas returns to the show for the third time to discuss the writing and recording of the...
Throwback Thursday: Matt Thiessen discusses Relient K's "Be My Escape"
This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 108, originally released on June 20th, 2022, featuring Matt Thiessen of Relient K. In this episode, Ma...
Ep. 280: Kellen McGregor discusses Memphis May Fire’s “Make Believe”
In this episode, Memphis May Fire guitarist Kellen McGregor discusses the creation of their 2022 single “Make Believe” from the album Remade in Misery...
Throwback Thursday: Travis Shettel discusses Piebald's "American Hearts"
This Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 120, originally released on September 12th, 2022, featuring Travis Shettel of Piebald. Travis dives into the...
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...