Ep. 263: Limahl discusses Kajagoogoo’s “Too Shy”
In this episode, Limahl shares the story behind Kajagoogoo’s 1983 smash hit “Too Shy,” reflecting on the band’s rapid rise from local gigs to global stardom. He details his chance meeting with Nick Rh...
16 Jun 20251h 16min
Throwback Thursday: John Feldmann discusses Goldfinger’s “Superman”
In this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released on June 5th, 2023, John Feldmann of Goldfinger sat in for Episode 158 to break down the writing and recording of their 1997 single “Superman.” H...
12 Jun 20251h 12min
Ep. 262: Ian Dench discusses EMF's "Unbelievable"
In this episode, Ian Dench of EMF joins the show to discuss the writing and recording of the band’s explosive 1991 hit, “Unbelievable.” From its instantly recognizable hook to its genre-blending sound...
9 Jun 20251h 15min
Ep. 261: Roger Lima discusses Less Than Jake’s “Sunny Side”
On this episode, Chris is joined by his Less Than Jake bandmate Roger Lima to dive into the writing and recording of their 2024 single "Sunny Side." The conversation explores the song’s layered instru...
2 Jun 202559min
Ep. 260: Elyse Rogers discusses Dance Hall Crashers “Lost Again”
On this episode, Elyse Rogers of Dance Hall Crashers joins Chris to talk about the writing and recording of the band’s 1997 fan favorite single, “Lost Again.” Elyse reflects on the group’s collaborati...
29 Mai 202557min
Ep. 259: J Navarro discusses The Suicide Machines “S.O.S.”
In this episode, J Navarro of The Suicide Machines joins the show to discuss the origins and last-minute magic behind “S.O.S.,” a fan-favorite track from their 1996 debut Destruction By Definition. J ...
26 Mai 202555min
Throwback Thursday: Tahlena Chikami discusses Bite Me Bambi's "Bad Boyfriend"
It’s a special Throwback Thursday edition of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and while the show usually digs deep into the archives, this week’s rewind only takes us back a few months to a standout February ...
22 Mai 20251h 7min
Ep. 258: Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand discuss Catbite’s “Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump)”
On this episode, Tim Hildebrand and Brittany Luna of Catbite dive into the creation of their 2025 single “Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump),” unpacking the experimental production process, the emoti...
19 Mai 20251h 2min
