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Throwback Thursday: Songs That Changed The World

Season 1

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…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ken Block discusses Sister Hazel’s “Change Your Mind”

Season 1 Episode 301

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 t…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Throwback Thursday: Jacoby Shaddix discusses Papa Roach’s “Last Resort”

Season 1

Originally released as Episode 205 on May 6th, 2024, this episode features Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix sharing the story behind the creation o…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Chris Ballew discusses The Presidents of The United States of America’s “Kitty”

Season 1 Episode 300

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 Ameri…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Throwback Thursday: Fee Waybill discusses The Tubes “She’s a Beauty”

Season 1

Originally released as Episode 106 on June 6th, 2022, this episode features Fee Waybill of The Tubes discussing the writing and recording of their hi…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Will Gold discusses Lovejoy’s “Scoundrels”

Season 1 Episode 299

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, …

4 months ago

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Throwback Thursday: Sondre Lerche discusses his song “Bad Law”

Season 1

This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 99 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast on April 18th, 2022. In this episode, Norwegi…

4 months ago

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Rachel Bolan discusses Skid Row’s “I Remember You”

Season 1 Episode 298

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 …

4 months, 1 week ago

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Throwback Thursday: Exchanging Weird Songs

Season 1

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…

4 months, 1 week ago

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Defeat DeMakes Episode 12

Season 1

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…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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