Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor discusses the writing and recording of the song "Blood and Thunder", which was the lead-off track on the band's 2004 Moby Dick inspired album Leviathan. The record became an instant metal classic, leading to high praise from fans and critics alike. To support the podcast and get weekly bonus episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com L...

Singer-songwriter Dave Hause discusses the writing, recording, and release of his heartfelt 2013 single "We Could Be Kings". From the original inspiration to the fascinating recording experience, Dave breaks down every aspect of the song. Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast! Get weekly bonus episodes and support the podcast that you love. Lear...

Rap pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels breaks down the writing, recording, release, and legacy of Run-DMC's iconic 1986 smash hit single "It's Tricky". For weekly bonus episodes, join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast by visiting http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fafalios hosts this mini episode, which is all about the phenomenon that is Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 was a major factor in the band's crossover to the mainstream. Weekly bonus episodes are available by visiting http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com and joining the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast. Learn m...

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 with Mike, the conversation was both interesting and hilarious. Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast. You'll get weekly bonus episodes, as well as a g...

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, Chad breaks down the writing, recording, and release of this classic track. If you enjoy Chris DeMakes A Podcast, check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Supporting Cast! Tons of episodes of...

"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 as the writing, recording, and release of this classic single. Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com for info about the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, in which you'll get weekly bonus episode...

Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper breaks down the 2013 single "Zen and the Art of Xenophobia", a song that calls out religious hypocrisy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, an entire huge back catalog of The After Party, opportuni...

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 with literary references and heavy subject matter, this punk rock classic is ultimately uplifting and hopeful. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get an entire back catalog of bonus episodes, be sur...

The rhythm section of The Interrupters shares their musical journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mirror". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 his relationship with his late father, and what he went through toward the end of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get access to a HUGE back catalog of episodes of The After Party podcast by joining the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast at http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

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 at the time, and it helped them cross over to the mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an epic battle of music trivia knowledge, Chris DeMakes takes on Kansas City's own Ash Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 details the writing, recording, and release of this unique and infectious single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bassist and vocalist Roger Lima reflects back on his musical upbringing that led to a 30+ year career in Less Than Jake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tokyo Is Calling", a perfect power pop classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a lyric debate that has lived on ever since it first aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bouncing Souls guitarist Pete Steinkopf tells the story behind the band's 2001 punk rock anthem "True Believers". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his metal roots to his Grammy nomination, Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick details the path that got him to where he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices