Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Ep. 325: A discussion on Alice Cooper’s “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)”

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 hi

Throwback Thursday: Aaron Bruno discusses AWOLNATION’s “Sail”

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

Ep. 324: Rev Peters discusses The Drowns “Them Rats”

Honesty has long been a trademark of The Drowns, from their thought-provoking lyrics to their raw and aggressive album production. Their 2020 single “Them Rats” is no exc

Throwback Thursday: Joseph Milligan discusses Anberlin’s “Feel Good Drag”

This week’s Throwback Thursday edition was originally released as Episode 225 on September 23rd, 2024. It features Anberlin guitarist Joseph Milligan discussing the writi

Ep. 323: Travis Shettel discusses Piebald’s “Gentlemen Callers”

Piebald’s 2026 full-length Tales For The Rages was a long time coming, considering the band’s last LP came out close to 20 years prior. Despite the time between releases,

Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Dolores O'Riordan and The Cranberries "Zombie"

This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 229 on October 21st, 2024. In this conversation, Chris DeMakes and co-host/producer Chris Fafali

Ep. 322: A discussion on Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”

Dolly Parton was known far and wide as the Queen of Country Music, which is a title that was well-earned when you look back at her prolific career that spanned six decade

THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (The SNUBS!)

Over on the One Hit Thunder podcast, Chris and Matt compiled the Top 10 lists of listeners to arrive at the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time. In this episode, the

Ep. 321: Chris Cresswell discusses The Flatliners “Good, You?”

Chris Cresswell makes his return to Chris DeMakes A Podcast, this time to discuss the writing and recording of the 2026 single from The Flatliners, “Good, You?” Lyrically

Throwback Thursday: Craig Wedren discusses Shudder to Think’s “X-French Tee Shirt”

Originally released as Episode 206 on May 13th, 2024, this edition of Chris DeMakes A Podcast features Shudder to Think’s Craig Wedren discussing the creative process tha

Ep. 320: Patty Walters discusses As It Is “Live, Laugh, Love, Los Angeles”

Even though he has lived in the UK from a very young age, a part of As It Is vocalist Patty Walters’ heart still remains in the United States. The band’s 2026 single “Liv

Throwback Thursday: Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick discusses Fitz and The Tantrums "Out of My League"

This week’s Throwback Thursday was originally released as Episode 214 on July 8th, 2024. In this episode, Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick sits in to discuss the writing and re

Ep. 319: John Corabi discusses Mötley Crüe’s “Hooligan’s Holiday”

When John Corabi stepped in as the new singer of Mötley Crüe in the early 90s, the band was at a true crossroads. As if replacing a lead singer isn’t already an uphill ba

Throwback Thursday: Nick Thomas discusses The Spill Canvas “All Over You”

This episode was originally released as Episode 231 on November 4th, 2024, and it features Nick Thomas of The Spill Canvas discussing the writing and recording of the ban

Ep. 318: David McWane discusses Big D and the Kids Table’s “Opportunity”

“Opportunity” is a laid back, feel-good track off of the new Big D and the Kids Table album The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Though this reggae-infused song doesn’t

THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (#20 - #1)

Compiled from the Top 10 lists of listeners of the One Hit Thunder podcast, this is the final installment of the Thundred series counting down the 100 greatest one hit wo

Ep. 317: Gerry Beckley discusses America’s “Sister Golden Hair”

This week, the very prolific Gerry Beckley sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1975  #1 hit single from America, “Sister Golden Hair.” Despite the song’s

Throwback Thursday: Rou Reynolds discusses Enter Shikari's "(pls) set me on fire"

This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 177 on October 16th, 2023. In this episode, Enter Shikari vocalist Rou Reynolds takes center sta

Ep. 316: A discussion on Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al”

To celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Paul Simon’s beloved 1986 album Graceland, Chris DeMakes is joined by producer and co-host Chris Fafalios to explore every aspect

Throwback Thursday: Anthony Raneri discusses Bayside's "Sick, Sick, Sick"

This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 227 on October 7th, 2024. In this conversation, Bayside guitarist and vocalist Anthony Raneri di