Ep. 187: Mark Tremonti discusses Creed's "Higher"
In this week's episode, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti discusses the writing and recording of Creed’s iconic 1999 single, "Higher." This rock anthem soared to the top of the charts, solidifying ...
1 Jan 20241h 1min
End of 2023 Recap
Chris and Chris take a look back at the amazing guests that sat in for episodes of the show in 2023. If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to get weekly bonus episodes, have access to a ...
25 Dec 20231h 6min
Ep. 186: Jaret Reddick discusses Bowling For Soup's "Girl All The Bad Guys Want"
In this episode, Jaret Reddick takes a look back at the creation of Bowling For Soup's Grammy-nominated 2002 hit, "Girl All The Bad Guys Want.” The song was his first ever co-write, a collaborative ef...
18 Dec 20231h 21min
Ep. 185: Eric Bazilian discusses Joan Osborne's "One Of Us"
Eric Bazilian makes his triumphant return to the show, this time to dive into the fascinating backstory of his iconic song “One Of Us,” made famous by Joan Osborne in 1995. Eric recounts the spontaneo...
11 Dec 20231h 9min
Throwback Thursday: Joe Escalante discusses The Vandals "Oi to the World!"
This week's Throwback Thursday episode is from all the way back on December 14th of 2020, when Joe Escalante sat in for Episode 29 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast to discuss the writing and recording of th...
7 Dec 202349min
Ep. 184: Ryan Cabrera discusses his song "On The Way Down"
In this week's episode, singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera takes a trip down memory lane, diving into the fascinating story behind his 2004 hit single “On The Way Down”. Ryan reveals the ins and outs of t...
4 Dec 20231h 10min
Ep. 183: Karl Alvarez discusses Descendents "I'm The One"
Descendents bassist Karl Alvarez takes center stage in this episode, focusing on the band's 1996 single, "I'm The One." An enduring fan favorite, the song is driven by its raw and relatable lyrics tha...
27 Nov 20231h 3min
Ep. 182: Greg Hetson discusses Circle Jerks "Back Against the Wall"
In this episode, Circle Jerks guitarist and all-around punk rock icon Greg Hetson discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the 1980 Circle Jerks song "Back Against the Wall." Recorded ...
20 Nov 202354min
