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“Somehow I’m no longer a teenager, no longer a young adult. I woke up one day and I’m 40. I have seen LTJ countless times, amongst hundreds of other punk rock bands every weekend at the Rave, Summerfest and Warped tour in Milwaukee. I even worked security at Summerfest 2003-2005 because it was...”Read full review »
Andream327 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“I’ve appreciated this show to the fullest amount. I grew up listening to punk, ska, emo in So Cal in the late 90s/00s. As a teen I wasted too much time hating on the music that wasn’t in my rotation but secretly enjoyed. This podcast truly opens up your mind and allows you to put down your guard...”Read full review »
Tycin J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“This is the best podcast I’ve ever heard especially since I listen to reel big fish Nofx also pls make one with Green Day but honestly hearing some of my heroes on this podcast has been crazy.”
The Green day kid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“Some of my favorite songwriters have been on this show and some of my favorite songwriters (de)make it. Couldn’t ask for much more out of a podcast but it’d be kinda cool if you all just started talking about sports betting on occasion!!!”
kingtony23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“This podcast is truly one of my favorites - I by no means is a musical expert but the way Chris discusses various songs with the artists truly is stellar. You’ll find yourself laughing along in the car or at the airport over a lyric! Music makes the world a better place and this podcast does too!”
Katie the Killer Miloski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
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“Such a great insight to how all these great songs are written. Very inspiring stuff here, I’ve learned a lot by hearing some of my favorite musicians going into detail talking about how they came up with the ideas behind their songs.”
blubby bla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
“Just stumbled across this podcast from a recent YouTube video which shows Chris talking to John from Goldfinger about Superman, so I’ve subscribed and I’m currently binge listening to every episode from the beginning. Keep up the good work.”
keithfusco via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/23
“Honestly the best thing I stumbled upon when looking for some Mark Hoppus podcasts months ago. The relationship Chris has with so many artists from his peak touring days creates such great content to listen too - it’s not some inexperienced wannabe asking basic qu, the deep dives and tangents are...”Read full review »
Megan.2810 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/23
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“Chris is my favorite”
Guacamole_Jon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“Just stumbled on this and I have hours of listening to cover.”
Krsurf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/23
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“… for anyone who loves music and anyone interested in songcraft. Chris is a great host because he guides the show along and lets his guests speak without making it all about himself. Very entertaining and informative.”
John Zaremba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
“Just found it and love it already after about 5 episodes. Chris is so enthusiastic and great at drawing out details from the artists about production choices, lyrics and structure. If he’s covering a song you love (there are a lot here to choose from) and you geek out on this like I do, it’s a...”Read full review »
jerry arboretum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“I listen to quite a few music podcasts, but none are like this. Chris interviews an artist extensively about one of their hits and then goes piece by piece through the song. I love hearing about how the songs came together and inside information about the band. It’s often quite a nostalgia trip...”Read full review »
algno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/23
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“Has become one of my favourite podcast. Chris is such a good interviewer and clearly very knowledgeable and makes the breakdowns fascinating to listen to.”
smouch3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/22
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“So many great episodes and volumes to learn from it all. I’ve found songs that I have not been able to get out of my head, and gotten incredible insight into songs I already loved. A must for any songwriter. If you are at all thinking of listening, get ready for a deep deep dive.”
WiggleWarmer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/22
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“I’ve been listening to Chris DeMakes a Podcast since episode 1. It scratches my itch for hearing any information on why and how my favorite artists write and record their songs, but it’s also helped me as a songwriter myself with song structure, lyrical inspiration, and just what the magic is to...”Read full review »
Adam "Flawless" Wallace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/22
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“I’m probably familiar with 50% of the songs discussed and it doesn’t matter. Even the episodes where I’m clueless about the artist are entertaining. Highly recommended if you are at all interested in songwriting and popular, punk-leaning music. Some highlights if you’re just getting introduced...”Read full review »
sean™️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/22
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“Holy freaking cow!! How have I not listened to this yet??? I follow him on instagram and knew about this but never listened. I saw that he did “Santa Monica” with Art from Everlclear and then “In this Diary” with Kris Roe. Two minutes in I was hooked. Chris is such and incredible host and MAN...”Read full review »
mikeyfrompasadena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/22
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“I immediately subscribed to this podcast as a Less Than Jake fan and it’s now my favourite podcast. I tune in every Monday, regardless of whether I know the song/band or not as it’s always an interesting conversation about music. I also love the “wrap” segment at the end where Chris and Chris...”Read full review »
jv3155 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/22
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“This podcast has changed how I listen to music. I have been a musician for a long time, but I have never been one to dive into songs and the lyrics and the arrangement. I have been a big fan of both LTJ and Punchline and that helped me find this podcast, but it really covers all genres. They have...”Read full review »
Jerith Cutestory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/22
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“This is the best songwriting, and possibly, best music podcast around. Chris takes a lot of time to research the songs and the subjects and has genuine enthusiasm for every song he covers, even if it’s not his style. It’s very refreshing to listen to, and it’s genuinely worth a listen (or a...”Read full review »
tolastexit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“I started listening because I love Less Than Jake, and I grew to seriously appreciate this show because of how Chris breaks down the lyrics of each song, talking to band members or song writers about the stories of how the songs came to be. So well-done and fascinating to hear from all of these...”Read full review »
Sayohat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/22
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“How did I not discover this sooner??!?! This is a genius idea and I’m having so much fun working my way through all the episodes. A must listen for any music fan.”
KerBWFU90 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/22
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“Chris is a great interviewer! I love hearing him reminisce with other people about hit songs, tours, telling stories, and really digging into how/why/where the songs were written. I’m not a songwriter or artist, so I love getting a whole new perspective and background on songs!”
Cubsfan627 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“I came for the Cyrus Bolooki interview. I’ll be staying for everything else. Chris is every bit as personable here as onstage. Unsurprisingly.”
Papio13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“I’ve been a huge fan of the podcast from day one. I love the fact that Chris goes deeper than just “so how did you come up with the title?” Some of the stories behind the songs blow my mind, as well as the fact that so many hit songs were last minute additions or afterthoughts. As someone with an...”Read full review »
JDrummond8782 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for about 2 years now and it never gets old. If you grew up listening to punk or ska then you will immediately love this podcast. But you don’t have to just be a fan of punk/ska to enjoy it. People that love music in general will really appreciate hearing the...”Read full review »
Br0seph Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“Look forward to the new episode every week! Very informative and quite interesting finding out how these songs came to be directly from the artists who created them! Great Job Chris & Chris!
Side note, join the supporting cast! The after-party is well worth the $!”
SlideSociety via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“This is hands down my favorite podcast. Each episode is awesome. I discovered it during a time when I wasn’t playing music, and listening to music just didn’t hit like it used to…. It’s safe to say this podcast reignited my love of music and songwriting. Thanks Chris & Chris!”
nowisefx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“I love listening to this podcast and hearing all the little things that go into songs that I never have noticed and the stories behind the songs. Chris is a great host to put it all together. Highly recommended.”
Enoch17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“There are two incredible things in this world; listening to Chris DeMakes a Podcast and visualizing Celine Dion eating Trix for breakfast… The podcast showcases a wide array of musicians! If you’re into music and really wanna take a deep dive into a musicians brain, you really wanna listen to...”Read full review »
Mrladle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“For the Dave Pirner episode. Soul Asylum wasn’t on A&M when they put out Grave Dancers Union. They had been dropped and picked up my major label Colombia at that time.”
LCook1976 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“I can’t believe I haven’t rated this yet. Sorry Chris and Chris. I have always been a massive Less Than Jake fan and now I find myself totally enthralled with the world of songwriting thanks to Chris and his inquisitive detail driven interviews. It’s the first episode I listen to every Monday...”Read full review »
mkrunsurf56 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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“Excellent podcast breaking down a different song each week in extreme detail. It’s great hearing all the stories behind the songs and getting that behind the scenes look into what went into making a hit. It’s amazing to someone who is not in the music industry how a song is actually out together...”Read full review »
Wasky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/22
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“Absolute loved Bad Law review with Sondre Lerche. Great podcast 🙌”
AlejandrinaGP via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
05/15/22
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“Chris really dives deep into these songs. You can hear the musicians are having a good time and appreciate the time he has put into this.”
Jessiah the Third via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
“I found this podcast because Chris happens to be the lead singer and guitarist of my favorite band, Less Than Jake. However, I've stuck with it because of how honestly great the interviews are. Chris doesn't just gush over the songs, but really gets into the songwriting process with his...”Read full review »
Mattseg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“I love that this pod takes different songwriters in different genres and breaks down the writing of either the guest’s biggest hit or fan favorite. The detail in the interview is amazing and great to know what people were thinking when they wrote their songs. It’s the first thing I listen to on...”Read full review »
PezGodX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“So cool! Really loved hearing about the break down of Hey There Delilah. I never knew Tom borrowed from One Life to write it. I’m so happy that he’s started Humans Were Here and excited to hear more about his solo project Million Miler.”
Alex_Huang00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/22
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“I have been a fan of Chris DeMakes and Less Than Jake for 20+ years. Knowing his onstage persona I wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw he was doing a podcast. What I found was a polished, smart and frankly educational podcast that has transformed how I listen to songs. Chris doesn’t just...”Read full review »
rpswinford via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“Chris DeMakes a Podcast breaks down famous songs with the artist, like Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s. Hear about how he borrowed from his friend of OneLife to record the hit Hey There Delilah. This band is currently signed to his label Humans Were Here.”
jack_ralston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/22
“A while back my buddy and bass player in my band told me I should check this podcast out because it’s full of great information on writing great songs. I was a little hurt- like he was suggesting I learn how to write GOOD songs. I’ve been writing songs for 20 years, and I thought I’ve been pretty...”Read full review »
Jattymoans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/22
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“Just finished the episode with Dan Potthast. As a guy who has played with both these guys it was great to hear the breakdown of music. Such a deep dive into music we all love. It is nice to hear Chris speak so in depth about songs he/we have all fell in love with. Great show!”
Mizzicah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/22
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“These conversations hit different - there’s something special about when the guest shares in the excitement of sharing how their song got made. Such a great podcast concept!”
Liz79(^^)~ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/22
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“One of my favorite podcasts! It’s awesome to hear from some of my favorite artists. You get to find out how some of their hit songs were written and recorded. It’s a lot of fun and super fascinating. My favorite episode was when Chris interviewed Huey Lewis. I also like discovering or...”Read full review »
Poopzord via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
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“I literally get excited listening to this show. I love hearing the insider perspective on the songwriting and production process. They do a great job of researching and pulling out details from the artists. I really look forward to this show, especially episodes about songs that I love.”
parparts8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/22
“Every show has been a great listen. I found the show when searching for shows on favorite musical artists of mine. While it started there I since listened to many other songwriters sharing their construction of a single song both lyrically and musically. Every guest shares their history,...”Read full review »
bobdoku via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/22
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“This podcast has it all, except an interview with Propagandhi, once that occurs it will be the best podcast about music. Truly interesting interviews with a genuinely interested host.”
All The good Nicks are taken via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
02/25/22
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