Podcast Episodes

Legends Amplified: Ric Ocasek

Season 1 Episode 249

In the first episode of Legends Amplified, Chris DeMakes is joined by co-host and producer Chris Fafalios for an in-depth exploration of Ric Ocasek, …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Throwback Thursday: Dave King discusses Flogging Molly’s “Drunken Lullabies”

Season 1

This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits Episode 146, originally aired on March 13th, 2023, with special guest Dave King of Flogging Molly. Renowned f…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Brendan B. Brown discusses Wheatus "Lemonade"

Season 1 Episode 248

This week, Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the band's 2003 single "Lemonade," a fan-favorite song that bl…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”

Season 1 Episode 247

This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." He and Chris…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Throwback Thursday: John Parr discusses his song "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)"

Season 1

This Throwback Thursday episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast revisits Episode 143, originally released on February 20, 2023, featuring John Parr discus…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Tahlena Chikami discusses Bite Me Bambi’s “Bad Boyfriend”

Season 1 Episode 246

Tahlena Chikami of Bite Me Bambi sits in this week to break down the writing and recording of their 2024 single "Bad Boyfriend," a song inspired by f…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Angelo Moore discusses Fishbone's "Party At Ground Zero"

Season 1 Episode 245

In this episode, Angelo Moore of Fishbone stops by to talk all about the writing, recording, release, and legacy of their iconic ska punk anthem “Par…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Throwback Thursday: Brian Fallon discusses The Gaslight Anthem’s “45”

Season 1

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, and this week we’re revisiting Episode 91 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, originally released on February 21st, 2022,…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Eric Cannata discusses Young the Giant's "Mind Over Matter"

Season 1 Episode 244

In this episode, Eric Cannata of Young the Giant dives into the writing and recording of their 2014 hit single "Mind Over Matter," a pivotal track th…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Throwback Thursday: Jon Foreman discusses Switchfoot’s “Meant to Live”

Season 1

For this Throwback Thursday episode, we revisit Episode 95 from March of 2022, when Jon Foreman of Switchfoot joined the podcast to discuss the writi…

1 year, 6 months ago

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