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. 17: Sierra Sellers discusses her song "Grown"
R&B / neo soul artist Sierra sellers discusses the writing, recording, and relase of her song "Grown".
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00:58:07 |
Mon 21 Sep 2020
Ep. 16: Brian Baker discusses Dag Nasty's "Can I Say"
Brian Baker (of Minor Threat and Bad Religion fame) discusses the writing, recording, and release of the Dag Nasty classic "Can I Say"
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00:58:22 |
Mon 14 Sep 2020
Ep. 15: Rick Nielsen discusses Cheap Trick's "Surrender"
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Nielsen discusses the writing, recording, and release of Cheap Trick's classic hit "Surrender".
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01:00:23 |
Mon 07 Sep 2020
Ep. 14: Matt Skiba discusses Alkaline Trio's "Radio"
In this episode, Matt Skiba discusses the writing, recording, and release of the Alkaline Trio classic "Radio".
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01:04:10 |
Mon 31 Aug 2020
Ep. 13: Cyrus Bolooki discusses New Found Glory's "Hit Or Miss"
In this episode, Cyrus Bolooki of New Found Glory discusses the writing, recording, and relase of their hit single "Hit Or Miss".
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01:04:13 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
Ep. 12: Chris #2 discusses Anti-Flag's "Brandenburg Gate"
In this episode, Chris #2 discusses the writing, recording, and release of Anti-Flag's "Brandenburg Gate".
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01:01:43 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
Ep. 11: Aaron Barrett discusses Reel Big Fish's "Beer"
In this episode, Aaron Barrett discusses the writing, recording, and release of Reel Big Fish's fan favorite "Beer".
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00:57:51 |
Mon 10 Aug 2020
Ep. 10: Ryan Key discusses Yellowcard's "Ocean Avenue"
In this episode, Ryan Key discusses Yellowcard's 2003 smash hit "Ocean Avenue".
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01:06:10 |
Mon 03 Aug 2020
Ep. 9: Angelo Moore discusses Angelo Moore & The Brand New Step's "Pendulum Swings"
The legendary Angelo Moore of Fishbone discusses the song "Pendulum Swings" from his newest project Angelo Moore & The Brand New Step. This episode also features the debut of the new segment "Band Yo…
00:56:51 |
Mon 27 Jul 2020
Ep. 8: Howard Benson discusses Less Than Jake's "History of a Boring Town"
In this episode, world-renowned producer Howard Benson talks with Chris about the Less Than Jake song "History of a Boring Town", as well as the entire Hello Rockview album in general.
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01:01:42 |
Mon 20 Jul 2020
Ep. 7: Tim McIlrath discusses Rise Against's "Savior"
In this episode, Tim McIlrath of Rise Against discusses their megahit "Savior".
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01:01:52 |
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Ep. 6: Jen Razavi discusses The Bombpops "Notre Dame"
In this episode, Jen Razavi (aka Jen Pop) discusses the song "Notre Dame" by The Bombpops.
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00:58:18 |
Mon 06 Jul 2020
Ep. 5 : Anthony Raneri discusses Bayside's "The Walking Wounded"
In this episode, Anthony Raneri discusses Bayside's 2007 single "The Walking Wounded".
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01:00:20 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
Ep. 4: Bill Stevenson discusses Descendents "One More Day" and The Lemonheads "Steve's Boy"
In this very special episode, Bill Stevenson (Descendents/All/Black Flag) discusses two songs from his career that deal with his relationship with his late father.
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00:55:09 |
Sun 21 Jun 2020
Ep. 3: Roger Lima discusses Less Than Jake's "The Science of Selling Yourself Short"
In this episode, Chris talks to his friend and bandmate Roger Lima about the writing, recording, and release of the Less Than Jake fan favorite "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".
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00:49:14 |
Mon 15 Jun 2020
Ep. 2: Jaret Reddick discusses Bowling For Soup's "High School Never Ends"
In this episode, Chris and Jaret get deep into the writing and recording of Bowling For Soup's fan favorite song "High School Never Ends".
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00:47:16 |
Mon 08 Jun 2020
Ep. 1: John Feldmann discusses Goldfinger's "Here In Your Bedroom"
In the debut episode of Chris DeMakes a podcast, Goldfinger frontman and renown producer John Feldmann digs into his band's first hit song "Here In Your Bedroom".
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00:45:38 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
An Introduction To Chris DeMakes A Podcast
Episode 1 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast debuts on June 1st, 2020! Each episode, Chris (singer, songwriter, and founding member of Less Than Jake) interviews a variety of guests from the world of music a…
00:00:47 |
Sun 24 May 2020
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