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, with guests providing untold stories and fascinating details. From chart-toppers to hidden gems across various genres and eras, the podcast offers a rich listening experience. Chris's passion for music and songwriting fuels engaging discussions on lyrics, melodies, production techniques, and cultural context. Combining informative storytelling, interviews, and analysis, the podcast appeals to music lovers, die-hard fans, and anyone curious about the songwriting process. It provides insight into the artistry behind timeless songs, making it perfect for those seeking inspiration or simply wanting to immerse themselves in musical magic.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 378
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep. 138: Joe Lynn Turner discusses Rainbow's "Street of Dreams"
In this episode, legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner discusses the wild true story behind Rainbow’s 1983 hit single “Street of Dreams”.
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01:07:17 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Ep. 137: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me"
Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing five albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK and selling over 6 millions albums worldwide. In the United States, it was the 1995 hit…
01:04:01 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
Ep. 136: Neil Sanderson discusses Three Days Grace's "I Hate Everything About You"
Neil Sanderson is much more than just the drummer of Three Days Grace. Aside from providing the hard-hitting backbone of the band's signature sound, Neil's songwriting ability and proficiency at mult…
01:04:53 |
Mon 02 Jan 2023
Ep. 135: Yotam Ben Horin discusses Useless ID's "State of Fear"
Useless ID's 2005 single "State of Fear" combines infectious melodies with punk rock spirit to create an anthem that speaks to fans around the world. In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Yotam Ben…
00:59:26 |
Mon 26 Dec 2022
Ep. 134: Tony Scalzo discusses Fastball's "The Way"
A newspaper story about a missing couple sparked the idea for Fastball's 1998 hit single "The Way". In this episode, bassist and vocalist Tony Scalzo details the writing, recording, and meteoric rise…
01:11:14 |
Mon 19 Dec 2022
Ep. 133: David Paich discusses Toto's "Africa"
Generation after generation has enjoyed the feel-good sound of Toto's "Africa", making it one of the most beloved songs of all time. In this episode, vocalist and keyboardist David Paich discusses th…
01:09:27 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
Ep. 132: Keith Buckley discusses Every Time I Die's "Planet Shit"
Every Time I Die's 2021 single "Planet Shit" is an intense commentary on the current state of society. In this episode, vocalist Keith Buckley details the writing. recording, and release of this brut…
01:10:30 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
Ep. 131: Vinnie Caruana discusses I Am The Avalanche's "Brooklyn Dodgers"
When a demo of the song leaked on the internet, I Am The Avalanche's "Brooklyn Dodgers" became a fan favorite before it was even released. In this episode, vocalist Vinnie Caruana discusses the writi…
01:08:31 |
Mon 28 Nov 2022
Ep. 130: Fletcher Dragge discusses Pennywise's "F**k Authority"
Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge is not a fan of being told what to do, and the band's 2001 single "F**k Authority" became a rallying cry for fans all over the world who felt the same way. In this…
01:20:32 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Ep. 129: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. discusses Jellyfish's "New Mistake"
This week, Jellyfish's Roger Joseph Manning Jr. breaks down the writing, recording, and release of the band's epic 1993 single "New Mistake". Decades after Jellyfish's disbandment, the legend of this…
01:23:40 |
Mon 14 Nov 2022
Ep. 128: Kristopher Roe discusses The Ataris "In This Diary"
In this episode, Kris Roe breaks down the inspiration and writing of "In This Diary", the personal and heartfelt single from The Ataris' 2003 album So Long, Astoria.
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01:18:35 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
Ep. 127: Art Alexakis discusses Everclear's "Santa Monica"
In this episode, Everclear's Art Alexakis details the inspiring story behind the band's 1995 breakout hit "Santa Monica".
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01:13:39 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
Ep. 126: Scott Russo discusses Unwritten Law's "Seein' Red"
Unwritten Law vocalist Scott Russo details the personal story behind the writing of the band's 2002 hit single "Seein' Red".
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01:11:05 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "Favorite Descendents Songs" episode
This episode of The After Party was released to members of the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast on May 9th, 2022, as a follow-up to the Milo Aukerman episode.
If you'd like to get a huge back…
00:37:05 |
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Ep. 125: Stephen Egerton discusses Descendents "Everything Sux"
Stephen Egerton has been a punk rock guitar icon with Descendents and ALL since the mid 80s, but it wasn't until 1996's Everything Sucks album that he began his run as prolific songwriter as well. In…
01:16:13 |
Mon 17 Oct 2022
Ep. 124: Slade Echeverria discusses Anarbor's "18"
Anarbor's song "18" was not released as a single from the band's 2013 album Burnout, which is why the song's enormous presence many years later on TikTok came as a surprise. In this episode, vocalist…
00:59:17 |
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Throwback Thursday: Chris Carrabba discusses Dashboard Confessional's "Hands Down"
Back on November 9th of 2020, Chris Carrabba sat in to discuss the 2002 Dashboard Confessional fan favorite single "Hands Down". He dives into all aspects of the song, from the experience that inspir…
00:55:52 |
Thu 06 Oct 2022
Ep. 123: Hoodie Allen discusses "All About It (feat. Ed Sheeran)"
Brooklyn-based indie artist Hoodie Allen dropped his debut album People Keep Talking in 2014, which was a vibrant mix of pop and hip-hop. In this episode, he discusses the creation and release of the…
01:04:44 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
Throwback Thursday: Brendan B. Brown discusses Wheatus's "Teenage Dirtbag"
Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus sat in for Episode #69 back on September 20th, 2021, to discuss their 2000 hit "Teenage Dirtbag". In the year since this was recorded, the song has reemerged in a huge way…
01:09:18 |
Thu 29 Sep 2022
Ep. 122: Dan Wilson discusses Semisonic's "Closing Time"
Grammy Award winning songwriter Dan Wilson sits in this week to discuss the writing, recording, and release of Semisonic's 1998 hit single "Closing Time".
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01:19:41 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
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