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

"She's A Beauty" became a huge hit in 1983, launching The Tubes to mainstream success on radio and MTV. In this episode, vocalist Fee Waybill discusses the unusual inspiration for the song, as well as the writing, recording, and release of this classic single. Check out http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com for info about the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, in which you'll get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party Podcast, a huge back catalog of After Party episodes, opportunities to be a contestant on Defeat DeMakes, invitations to live Zoom parties, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Juni 20221h 5min

Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper breaks down the 2013 single "Zen and the Art of Xenophobia", a song that calls out religious hypocrisy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Maj 20221h

Matt Skiba sat in for Episode 14 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast back on August 31st, 2020, to discuss the Alkaline Trio classic "Radio", taken from their 2000 album Maybe I'll Catch Fire. Check out http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, an entire huge back catalog of The After Party, opportunities to be a contestant on the music trivia gameshow Defeat DeMakes, and most importantly, you'll be supporting the podcast that you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Maj 202253min

In thie episode, Bad Religion guitarist and Epitaph Records owner Brett Gurewitz opens up about the writing of the 1994 single "Stranger Than Fiction", taken from the album of the same name. Packed with literary references and heavy subject matter, this punk rock classic is ultimately uplifting and hopeful. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get an entire back catalog of bonus episodes, be sure to check out http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com for information on the Supporting Cast program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Maj 20221h 4min

The rhythm section of The Interrupters shares their musical journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Maj 202238min

With the new album In The Wild scheduled for release on August 5th, 2022, Aimee and Kevin from The Interrupters sit it to discuss the writing, recording, and release of the leadoff single "In The Mirror". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maj 20221h 9min

Back in June of 2020, Bill Stevenson was the guest for Episode 4 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast. In what would go on to become one of the most talked about episodes of the podcast, Bill opens up about his relationship with his late father, and what he went through toward the end of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maj 202254min

Descendents vocalist Milo Aukerman discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the classic song “Hope” from the band’s 1982 album Milo Goes To College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maj 20221h 10min