Ep. 170: Alexia Roditis discusses Destroy Boys "Fences"
In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Alexia Roditis delves into the process behind the writing and recording of "Fences". The song captures the essence of remaining trapped in despair due to its fa...
28 Aug 20231h 3min
Ep. 169: Andrew Dost discusses Fun.'s "We Are Young"
In this episode, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Dost details the writing, recording, and release of Fun.'s "We Are Young," a song that spent 6 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won...
21 Aug 20231h 12min
SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "The Biggest Songs of the 1950s" episode
Get ready for a sneak preview of The After Party podcast, the exclusive bonus episode available to members of the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast each week. In this episode, Chris and Chris di...
17 Aug 202338min
Ep. 168: Mike Herrera discusses MxPx's "Stay Up All Night"
Bassist and vocalist Mike Herrera takes listeners behind the scenes of MxPx's latest single "Stay Up All Night," diving into the story of its creation and recording process. Mike candidly shares what ...
14 Aug 20231h 6min
Throwback Thursday: Huey Lewis discusses Huey Lewis & The News "The Power Of Love"
In this special Throwback Thursday episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, released originally on January 24, 2022, listeners are treated to an incredible conversation with music icon Huey Lewis. The epis...
10 Aug 202353min
Ep. 167: Howard Jones discusses his song "New Song"
Legendary singer-songwriter Howard Jones is a pioneer of electronic music, and he made his first mark on the world with the release of "New Song" in 1983. A string of hits and a remarkable career woul...
7 Aug 20231h 13min
Ep. 166: Howi Spangler discusses Ballyhoo!'s "Walk Away"
Howi Spangler is the guitarist and vocalist of Maryland beach rock legends Ballyhoo! In this episode, he breaks down the writing, recording, and release of the fan favorite 2011 single "Walk Away", wh...
31 Jul 20231h 15min
Ep. 165: Kenny Vasoli discusses The Starting Line's "Island"
In this episode, bassist and vocalist Kenny Vasoli delves into the creative process behind "Island”, The Starting Line's highest ever charting single. The song is from the band’s 2007 full-length Dire...
24 Jul 20231h 19min
