Ep. 308: John Hampson discusses Nine Days “If I Am”
In this episode, John Hampson makes his return to the show to discuss the writing and recording of the hit 2000 single from Nine Days, “If I Am.” Though the song didn’t hit the massive mainstream heig...
15 Jun 1h 23min
Throwback Thursday: Roger Lima discusses Less Than Jake’s “Sunny Side”
Originally released as Episode 261 on June 2nd, 2025, this week’s Throwback Thursday episode features Chris’s Less Than Jake bandmate Roger Lima. Together, they dive into the writing and recording of ...
11 Jun 1h
Ep. 307: Peter Stuart discusses Dog’s Eye View’s “Everything Falls Apart”
In this episode, songwriter and vocalist Peter Stuart discusses the writing and recording of the hit 1996 single from Dog’s Eye View, “Everything Falls Apart.” Written quickly (and with a hangover) af...
8 Jun 1h 17min
Throwback Thursday: JR Wasilewski discusses Less Than Jake’s “Walking Pipebomb”
Originally released as Episode 257 on May 12th, 2025, this week’s Throwback Thursday episode features Chris’s Less Than Jake bandmate JR Wasilweski discussing the writing and recording of “Walking Pip...
4 Jun 1h 3min
Ep. 306: Dee Snider discusses Twisted Sister’s “I Wanna Rock”
Despite his recent retirement from the touring circuit, Dee Snider most definitely still rocks! This week, he makes his return appearance to the show to discuss the writing, recording, and legacy of T...
1 Jun 1h 53min
THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (#100 - #81)
Over on One Hit Thunder (sister podcast of Chris DeMakes A Podcast), Matt and Chris compiled the Top 10 lists of listeners to arrive at the list of the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time. You ca...
28 Mai 1h
Ep. 305: Geoff Downes discusses Asia’s “Heat of the Moment”
This week, Chris is joined by legendary keyboardist Geoff Downes to discuss the writing and recording of the hit 1982 single from Asia, “Heat of the Moment.” Considering that the band was a supergroup...
25 Mai 1h 11min
Throwback Thursday: Duncan Redmonds discusses Snuff’s “Nick Northern”
Originally released on November 13th, 2023, as Episode 181 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, this episode features Snuff drummer and vocalist Duncan Redmonds discussing the writing and recording of the fan ...
21 Mai 1h 15min
