Podcast Episodes

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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 8 months ago

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Stacey Dee discusses Bad Cop/Bad Cop's "Womanarchist"

Season 1 Episode 243

In this episode, Stacey Dee of Bad Cop/Bad Cop shares the story behind their 2017 single "Womanarchist," exploring its empowering message of feminism…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Throwback Thursday: Dan Wilson discusses Semisonic’s “Closing Time”

Season 1

In this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released in September 2022 as Episode 122, Dan Wilson of Semisonic shares the story behind the writing…

1 year, 8 months ago

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The 67th Grammy Awards Song of the Year Preview and Predictions

Season 1 Episode 242

In this episode, Chris DeMakes and producer/co-host Chris Fafalios dive into the nominees for Song of the Year at the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards, se…

1 year, 8 months ago

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