Ep. 236: Nikola Šarčević discusses Millencolin's "No Cigar"
In this episode, Millencolin vocalist and bassist Nikola Šarčević discusses the writing and recording of the band's fan-favorite 2000 single "No Cigar." Nikola shares insights into the band's journey ...
9 Dec 202454min
Throwback Thursday: David Paich discusses Toto's "Africa"
This Throwback Thursday episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast revisits Episode 133, originally aired on December 12th, 2022, featuring the legendary David Paich of Toto. With the recent release of the HB...
5 Dec 20241h 8min
Ep. 235: Exene Cervenka discusses X's "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts"
In this episode, Exene Cervenka sits in to discuss the writing and recording of X's 1983 fan-favorite single, "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts." She reflects on the eclectic influences that shaped the s...
2 Dec 20241h 1min
Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Andrew Gold and his song "Thank You for Being a Friend"
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Throwback Thursday, join host Chris DeMakes and co-host/producer Chris Fafalios as they embark on a musical exploration of Andrew Gold's iconic 1978 single "Tha...
28 Nov 202458min
Ep. 234: Alan Day and Dan O'Connor discuss Four Year Strong's "uncooked"
In this episode, Alan Day and Dan O'Connor of Four Year Strong sit in to discuss the writing and recording of the single "uncooked" from their 2024 album Analysis Paralysis. Inspired by a bout of writ...
25 Nov 20241h 7min
Throwback Thursday: Fat Mike discusses NOFX's "The Decline" (Part 2)
In this Throwback Thursday episode, Fat Mike returns for Part 2 of the deep dive into NOFX’s 18-minute punk rock epic, The Decline. Continuing where Part 1 left off, Mike shares more about the song’s ...
21 Nov 20241h 3min
Ep. 233: Joe Queer discusses The Queers "Punk Rock Girls"
In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Joe Queer discusses the writing and recording of the fan-favorite 1996 single from The Queers, "Punk Rock Girls." Throughout this conversation, Joe reflects on ...
18 Nov 20241h 5min
Throwback Thursday: Fat Mike discusses NOFX's "The Decline" (Part 1)
In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Fat Mike opens up about the writing and recording of NOFX’s ambitious punk rock opus, "The Decline"—an 18-minute, single-track masterpiece that challenges p...
14 Nov 202456min
