Podcast Episodes

Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping”

Season 1

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 288 on 12/15/25)...

In the 1981 holiday season, The Waitresses delivered a refreshingly…

3 months, 1 week ago

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“Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson)

Episode 296

Doesn’t escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”

Season 1

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 224 on 9/16/24)...

This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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“Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau

Episode 295

In 1972, Bill Withers wrote, produced, and performed the #1 hit “Lean on Me,” a timeless single about being there for someone you care about. Fifteen…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me"

Season 1

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 137 on 1/9/23)...

Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing fiv…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George)

Episode 294

If you were living in Gainesville, Florida, in the late 90s, Sister Hazel’s “All For You” was probably a hit song to YOU way before it was a hit for …

4 months ago

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Vaden Todd Lewis discusses Toadies "Possum Kingdom"

Season 1

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 139 on 1/23/23)...

In this episode, Toadies vocalist and guitarist Vaden Todd Lewis di…

4 months ago

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“What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?) [with Shaquille O’Neal]” by FU-Schnickens (f/ Matt DiStefano)

Episode 293

In the summer of 1993, an up-and-coming Brooklyn hip-hop trio collaborated with an NBA rookie sensation to create a Bugs Bunny-inspired track that cr…

4 months, 1 week ago

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Kevin Martin discusses Candlebox's "Far Behind"

Season 1

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 68 on 9/13/2021)...

Candlebox's 1993 smash hit single "Far Behind" is still in regular …

4 months, 1 week ago

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“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling (f/ Erin Mallory Long)

Episode 292

This week, we’re exploring the career and music of The Calling, a band that somehow managed to define the early 2000s with their massive hit “Whereve…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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