Ep. 42: Jim Adkins discusses Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle"

Grammy Award winning songwriter Dan Wilson sits in this week to discuss the writing, recording, and release of Semisonic's 1998 hit single "Closing Time". To support the podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, visit http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Sep 20221h 19min

With the recent release of The Beths' new album Expert In A Dying Field, it seemed like the perfect time to throw it back to Episode #44 from March 29th, 2021, when Liz Stokes sat in to discuss the writing and recording of "Future Me Hates Me". Visit http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll receive weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, plus a giant back catalog of The After Party as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Sep 202251min

"The Prettiest Waitress In Memphis" might not be the best representation of Cory Branan's sound, but this rockin' song has stood out amongst his fans as a favorite both musically and lyrically. In this episode, Cory recalls the story of how the song came to be, and why the payoff of the song's tale still resonates with people today. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com and sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Sep 202259min

Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath sat in for Episode #38 back on February 15th, 2021, to discuss the band's 1999 hit single "Every Morning". Mark's humility and sense of humor really shine in this episode, which has made it a fan favorite since it first aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Sep 20221h 10min

At every Piebald show, you're sure to see the crowd light up and raise their fists in the air to sing "HEY! You're part of it!", the anthemic chorus of the band's 2002 single "American Hearts". In this episode, vocalist and guitarist Travis Shettel opens up about the creation of this unique and memorable song. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, sign up for the Supporting Cast over at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Sep 20221h 7min

PUP vocalist and guitarist Stefan Babcock stops by to get into the nuts and bolts of the band's 2022 single "Robot Writes A Love Story". This quirky and infectious tune is a unique take on a love song, which is new subject matter territory for a band that's well-known for thrashy punk rock singalongs. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, check out http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Sep 20221h 5min

"Faith" was the second single from George Michael's debut solo album of the same name, which went on to produce SEVEN hit singles. In this episode, Chris and Chris dive deep into the music and lyrics of this iconic song that went on to become the #1 Billboard hit of 1988. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, join the Supporting Cast by visiting http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Aug 202253min

Robin Wilson sat in for Episode #22 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast back on October 26th of 2020. He discussed the band's 1995 hit single "Til I Hear It From You", which was the lead single from the Empire Records soundtrack. This episode also features an exclusive acoustic performance of the song, which was a Chris DeMakes A Podcast first. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, head over to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Aug 20221h 12min