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. 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 the song's unorthodox arrangement, it wa…
01:08:32 |
Mon 20 Jun 2022
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 it, "Linewleum". As is always the case wit…
00:45:19 |
Thu 16 Jun 2022
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 album, Breaking Things. In this episode, …
01:02:25 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
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 unusual inspiration for the song, as well a…
01:05:07 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
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.
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01:00:47 |
Mon 30 May 2022
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 album Maybe I'll Catch Fire.
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00:53:47 |
Thu 26 May 2022
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 from the album of the same name. Packed w…
01:04:53 |
Mon 23 May 2022
The Journey Ep. 6: Jesse and Justin Bivona
The rhythm section of The Interrupters shares their musical journey.
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00:38:18 |
Thu 19 May 2022
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 release of the leadoff single "In The Mir…
01:09:02 |
Mon 16 May 2022
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 episodes of the podcast, Bill opens up about hi…
00:54:46 |
Thu 12 May 2022
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 College.
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01:10:10 |
Mon 09 May 2022
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 Skid Row’s “18 and Life” was released.
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00:36:33 |
Thu 05 May 2022
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 apart from a lot of their contemporaries a…
01:11:03 |
Mon 02 May 2022
Defeat DeMakes Episode 7
In an epic battle of music trivia knowledge, Chris DeMakes takes on Kansas City's own Ash Lawrence.
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00:30:48 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
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 episode, bassist and vocalist Chris Ballew deta…
01:11:23 |
Mon 25 Apr 2022
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 chaotic.
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01:15:18 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
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.
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00:32:14 |
Thu 14 Apr 2022
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 discusses the band's 2001 single "New Tok…
01:10:07 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
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 anniversary at the time. This episode sparked…
00:56:05 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
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".
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00:52:52 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
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