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. 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 vocal power that defined her biggest hit, Tracy …
01:13:13 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
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 February 13th, 2023, Episode 91 of The After Part…
00:37:04 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
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. Originally released on November 11th, 2024, Episode …
00:37:06 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
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 Party! Originally released on October 11th, 2021, …
00:36:11 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
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” features producer Chris Fafalios putting Chris De…
00:25:26 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
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 released on July 17th, 2023, “Hits and Misses of…
00:35:48 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
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 supposed to be. In this Throwback Thursday episode (ori…
01:00:58 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
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 Devastation. Tim opens up about the deeply personal …
01:09:38 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
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 Reel Big Fish to talk all about their 1996 hit, “S…
01:28:32 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Introducing Travis Makes Money
This week, we introduce the Travis Makes Money podcast. Unlike many finance shows which focus on budgeting and saving techniques, Travis shows you how you can increase your income to achieve your dre…
00:02:13 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
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 stardom. He details his chance meeting with Nick R…
01:16:59 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
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 writing and recording of their 1997 single “Superman.” …
01:12:21 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Introducing Travis Makes Money
This week, we introduce the Travis Makes Money podcast. Unlike many finance shows which focus on budgeting and saving techniques, Travis shows you how you can increase your income to achieve your dre…
00:02:13 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
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 instantly recognizable hook to its genre-blending soun…
01:15:22 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Ep. 261: Roger Lima discusses Less Than Jake’s “Sunny Side”
On this episode, Chris is joined by his Less Than Jake bandmate Roger Lima to dive into the writing and recording of their 2024 single "Sunny Side." The conversation explores the song’s layered instr…
00:59:32 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Ep. 260: Elyse Rogers discusses Dance Hall Crashers “Lost Again”
On this episode, Elyse Rogers of Dance Hall Crashers joins Chris to talk about the writing and recording of the band’s 1997 fan favorite single, “Lost Again.” Elyse reflects on the group’s collaborat…
00:57:14 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Ep. 259: J Navarro discusses The Suicide Machines “S.O.S.”
In this episode, J Navarro of The Suicide Machines joins the show to discuss the origins and last-minute magic behind “S.O.S.,” a fan-favorite track from their 1996 debut Destruction By Definition. J…
00:55:26 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Throwback Thursday: Tahlena Chikami discusses Bite Me Bambi's "Bad Boyfriend"
It’s a special Throwback Thursday edition of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and while the show usually digs deep into the archives, this week’s rewind only takes us back a few months to a standout February…
01:07:53 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Ep. 258: Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand discuss Catbite’s “Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump)”
On this episode, Tim Hildebrand and Brittany Luna of Catbite dive into the creation of their 2025 single “Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump),” unpacking the experimental production process, the emot…
01:02:30 |
Mon 19 May 2025
It's May 16th! Revisiting Ep. 51: Joey Cape discusses Lagwagon's "May 16"
It’s May 16th, so it’s only fitting to revisit Episode 51 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, featuring Joey Cape of Lagwagon. Originally released on May 16th, 2021, this fan-favorite episode dives deep into…
01:12:41 |
Fri 16 May 2025
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