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Chris DeMakes A Podcast
You may know Chris DeMakes as a founding member of the band Less Than Jake, but what you may NOT know is that he's a true music historian. On Chris DeMakes A Podcast, he welcomes accomplished songwriters to sit in and discuss the writing and recording of beloved songs from their back catalogs.
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Ep. 308: John Hampson discusses Nine Days “If I Am”
In this episode, John Hampson makes his return to the show to discuss the writing and recording of the hit 2000 single from Nine Days, “If I Am.” Thou...
Throwback Thursday: Roger Lima discusses Less Than Jake’s “Sunny Side”
Originally released as Episode 261 on June 2nd, 2025, this week’s Throwback Thursday episode features Chris’s Less Than Jake bandmate Roger Lima. Toge...
Ep. 307: Peter Stuart discusses Dog’s Eye View’s “Everything Falls Apart”
In this episode, songwriter and vocalist Peter Stuart discusses the writing and recording of the hit 1996 single from Dog’s Eye View, “Everything Fall...
Throwback Thursday: JR Wasilewski discusses Less Than Jake’s “Walking Pipebomb”
Originally released as Episode 257 on May 12th, 2025, this week’s Throwback Thursday episode features Chris’s Less Than Jake bandmate JR Wasilweski di...
Ep. 306: Dee Snider discusses Twisted Sister’s “I Wanna Rock”
Despite his recent retirement from the touring circuit, Dee Snider most definitely still rocks! This week, he makes his return appearance to the show...
THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (#100 - #81)
Over on One Hit Thunder (sister podcast of Chris DeMakes A Podcast), Matt and Chris compiled the Top 10 lists of listeners to arrive at the list of th...
Ep. 305: Geoff Downes discusses Asia’s “Heat of the Moment”
This week, Chris is joined by legendary keyboardist Geoff Downes to discuss the writing and recording of the hit 1982 single from Asia, “Heat of the M...
Throwback Thursday: Duncan Redmonds discusses Snuff’s “Nick Northern”
Originally released on November 13th, 2023, as Episode 181 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, this episode features Snuff drummer and vocalist Duncan Redmond...
Ep. 304: Steve Soboslai discusses Punchline’s “Heart Transplant”
After a QUICK five years since his last appearance on the show, Punchline’s Steve Soboslai sits in this week to discuss the writing and recording of t...
Throwback Thursday: Geoff Rickly discusses Thursday’s “Signals Over the Air”
Originally released as Episode 192 on February 5th, 2024, this episode features Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly discussing the writing and recording of...
Ep. 303: Josh Fiedler discusses The Juliana Theory’s “Do You Believe Me?”
In this week’s episode, guitarist Josh Fiedler sits in to discuss the writing and recording of The Juliana Theory’s 2003 single “Do You Believe Me?” T...
Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Biz Markie’s “Just A Friend”
Originally released as Episode 117 on August 22nd, 2022, this episode is a look back on the late Biz Markie and his hit single “Just A Friend.” The un...
Ep. 302: Linus Dotson discusses Linus of Hollywood’s “Thank You for Making Me Feel…Better”
This week, LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer Linus Dotson sits in to discuss the writing and recording of his fan favorite 2001 single, “Thank...
Throwback Thursday: Songs That Changed The World
After a Chris DeMakes A Podcast episode all about Sister Hazel’s “Change Your Mind”, Chris and Chris discuss a group of songs throughout history that...
Ep. 301: Ken Block discusses Sister Hazel’s “Change Your Mind”
This week, Ken Block returns to the show to discuss the writing and recording of Sister Hazel’s fan favorite 2000 single “Change Your Mind.” Though th...
Throwback Thursday: Jacoby Shaddix discusses Papa Roach’s “Last Resort”
Originally released as Episode 205 on May 6th, 2024, this episode features Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix sharing the story behind the creation of...
Ep. 300: Chris Ballew discusses The Presidents of The United States of America’s “Kitty”
Every hundred episodes, Chris Ballew sits in to discuss the writing and recording of a classic song from The Presidents of the United States of Americ...
Throwback Thursday: Fee Waybill discusses The Tubes “She’s a Beauty”
Originally released as Episode 106 on June 6th, 2022, this episode features Fee Waybill of The Tubes discussing the writing and recording of their hit...
Ep. 299: Will Gold discusses Lovejoy’s “Scoundrels”
This week, Will Gold of Lovejoy opens up about the writing and recording of the band’s 2025 song “Scoundrels.” Working alongside producer Ali Chant, t...
Throwback Thursday: Sondre Lerche discusses his song “Bad Law”
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 99 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast on April 18th, 2022. In this episode, Norwegia...
Ep. 298: Rachel Bolan discusses Skid Row’s “I Remember You”
In this episode, Skid Row bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan tells the story behind the band’s 1989 smash hit, “I Remember You.” He traces the song b...
Throwback Thursday: Exchanging Weird Songs
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released on March 24th, 2025, as an episode of The After Party. In this very fun edition of the...
Defeat DeMakes Episode 12
As a month of Defeat DeMakes episodes comes to a close, Chris DeMakes tries to improve to above .500 against friend of the show Johnny Yetsconish. In...
Throwback Thursday: Jamie Woolford discusses The Stereo’s “New Tokyo Is Calling”
This week’s Throwback Thursday was originally released on April 11th, 2022, as Episode 98 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and it features guitarist, vocal...
Defeat DeMakes Episode 11
This week, Chris DeMakes faces some of his stiffest competition yet, as he takes on Matt Kelly (of One Hit Thunder / Weird Al-gorithm / Horror Movie N...
Throwback Thursday: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. discusses Jellyfish’s “New Mistake”
This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 129 (originally released on November 14th, 2022) in which Jellyfish’s Roger Joseph Manning Jr. discuss...
Defeat DeMakes Episode 10
Almost four years TO THE DAY since the last time he was a contestant, Tom Brantley makes his return to avenge his loss on St. Patrick’s Day of 2022! I...
Throwback Thursday: Howi Spangler discusses Ballyhoo!'s "Walk Away"
Originally released on July 31st, 2023, as Episode 166 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, this Throwback Thursday episode features Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo!...
Defeat DeMakes Episode 9
The best music trivia podcast game show in the world is back again! This week, Philadelphia DJ A.J. Santini steps in to take on Chris DeMakes in an ep...
A Band Called Punchline Ep. 5: 37 Everywhere
In early 2005, Punchline faced a career crossroads with the departure of guitarist and vocalist Paul Menotiades. With determination on high in the fac...
Throwback Thursday: Chris Cresswell discusses The Flatliners “Hang My Head”
This Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 112 on July 18th, 2022, and it features Chris Cresswell discussing the writing and...
Defeat DeMakes Episode 8
After a long hiatus, everyone’s favorite music trivia podcast game show is BACK! This week, San Diego resident Steve Jones takes on Chris DeMakes in a...
A Band Called Punchline Ep. 4: Action
In the summer of 2003, Punchline headed to Chicago to record their Fueled By Ramen debut full-length Action with up-and-coming producer Sean O’Keefe....
Ep. 297: Chris DeMakes discusses Less Than Jake’s “Scott Farcas Takes It On The Chin”
Back when Less Than Jake released their landmark album Hello Rockview in 1998, they chose “History of a Boring Town” and “All My Best Friends Are Meta...
Throwback Thursday: Jonathan Higgs discusses Everything Everything’s “Cold Reactor”
This episode was originally released on February 26th, 2024, as Episode 195 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and it features Jonathan Higgs discussing the...
Ep. 296: Pete Steinkopf discusses The Bouncing Souls “Ghosts On the Boardwalk”
This week, Bouncing Souls guitarist Pete Steinkopf sits in to unpack the writing and recording of the band’s fan favorite 2009 single, “Ghosts on the...
Throwback Thursday: Holly Knight discusses Pat Benatar’s “Love Is A Battlefield”
This week’s Throwback Thursday, which was originally released as Episode 94 on March 14th, 2022, features acclaimed songwriter Holly Knight discussing...
Ep. 295: Christian “MC Bat Commander” Jacobs discusses The Aquabats! “Fashion Zombies!”
In this episode, Christian “MC Bat Commander” Jacobs of The Aquabats! dives into the writing and recording of “Fashion Zombies!”, the fan-favorite sin...
Throwback Thursday: KT Tunstall discusses her song “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”
This week’s Throwback Thursday was originally released as Episode 141 on February 6th, 2023, and it features KT Tunstall discussing the writing and re...
Ep. 294: Tom McFaull discusses The Bar Stool Preachers “Pick a Side”
In the first of four episodes leading up to the Less Than Jake UK Winter Circus Tour, vocalist Tom McFaull discusses the writing and recording of the...