Chris DeMakes A Podcast

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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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Throwback Thursday: Alan Day and Dan O’Connor discuss Four Year Strong’s “uncooked” E

2026-11-12 · 1 hr 4 min

This week’s edition of Throwback Thursday was originally released as Episode 234 on November 25th, 2024. In this conversation, Alan Day and Dan O'Connor of Four Year Strong sit in to discuss the writing and recording of…
Ep. 327: Aimee Interrupter and Kevin Bivona discuss The Interrupters “Warrior Spirit” E

2026-11-09 · 1 hr 4 min · Episode 327

This week’s episode features Aimee and Kevin of The Interrupters making a return appearance to discuss the writing and recording of the 2026 single, “Warrior Spirit.” With a team of collaborators that included punk rock…
Throwback Thursday: Dr. Frank discusses The Mr. T Experience’s “Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba” E

2026-11-05 · 1 hr 5 min

Originally released as Episode 223 on September 9th, 2024, this episode features Dr. Frank (aka Frank Portman) of The Mr. T Experience discussing the creation of the fan favorite 1996 single “Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba.” Inspired…
Ep. 326: Brandon Saller discusses Atreyu’s “All For You” E

2026-11-02 · 1 hr 5 min · Episode 326

Atreyu’s 2026 single “All For You” takes the band’s sound to a whole new level. The production work of Matthew Pauling highlights the band’s signature, riff-heavy style with vocalist Brandon Saller’s soaring and…
Ep. 326: Brandon Saller discusses Atreyu’s “All For You” E

2026-11-02 · 1 hr 8 min · Season 1, episode 326

Atreyu’s 2026 single “All For You” takes the band’s sound to a whole new level. The production work of Matthew Pauling highlights the band’s signature, riff-heavy style with vocalist Brandon Saller’s soaring and…
Throwback Thursday: Michael Bishop aka Blöthar the Berserker discusses GWAR's "The Road Behind" E

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 3 min

This week’s Throwback Thursday was first released as Episode 230 on October 28th, 2024. In this episode, Michael Bishop aka Blöthar the Berserker sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the fan favorite 1992…
Throwback Thursday: Michael Bishop aka Blöthar the Berserker discusses GWAR's "The Road Behind" E

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 6 min

This week’s Throwback Thursday was first released as Episode 230 on October 28th, 2024. In this episode, Michael Bishop aka Blöthar the Berserker sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the fan favorite 1992…
Ep. 325: A discussion on Alice Cooper’s “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)” E

2026-10-26 · 49 min · Episode 325

In 1986, the Friday the 13th franchise released the sixth installment in their beloved slasher film series. Jason Lives brought Jason Voorhees back from the dead, gave him supernatural powers, and even gave characters…
Ep. 325: A discussion on Alice Cooper’s “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)” E

2026-10-26 · 50 min · Season 1, episode 325

In 1986, the Friday the 13th franchise released the sixth installment in their beloved slasher film series. Jason Lives brought Jason Voorhees back from the dead, gave him supernatural powers, and even gave characters…
Throwback Thursday: Aaron Bruno discusses AWOLNATION’s “Sail” E

2026-10-22 · 1 hr 20 min

This edition of Throwback Thursday was originally released as Episode 217 on July 29th, 2024. In this episode, Aaron Bruno discusses the creation of AWOLNATION's 2011 hit single "Sail," offering an inside look at his…

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Oldest episode in feed: 05/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 1 hr 4 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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