Episodes: 491
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 5.0k subscribers
Instagram: 32.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
chrisfafalios@gmail.com
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Chris DeMakes - Founding member of Less Than Jake, songwriter, musician, and music historian.
Patty Walters - The Writing And Production Of As It Is's Single "live, Laugh, Love, Los Angeles," Including Its Lyrics, Pop-rock Influences, And Instrumental Contributions.
Michael Fitzpatrick - The Writing And Recording Of "out Of My League," The Band's Shift Toward An 1980s New-wave Sound, Production, And His Path Through Rejection To Success.
John Corabi - The Writing And Recording Of Mötley Crüe's "hooligan's Holiday," Working With Producer Bob Rock, And The Band's Early-1990s Transition.
Nick Thomas - The Writing And Recording Of The Spill Canvas's Song "all Over You," Including Its Lyrics, Vocal Delivery, And Production.
David McWane - The Creation, Lyrics, Instrumentation, And Production Of Big D And The Kids Table's Song "opportunity."
Ep. 323: Travis Shettel discusses Piebald’s “Gentlemen Callers”
October 12, 2026
Piebald’s 2026 full-length Tales For The Rages was a long time coming, considering the band’s last LP came out close to 20 years prior. Despite the time between releases, the spirit and unique songwriting of this Massachusetts indie band shines through on the album, especially on the standout track “Gentlemen Callers.” In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Travis Shettel makes his return to the show to discuss the writing and recording of the catchy yet unconventional track, featuring every...
Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Dolores O'Riordan and The Cranberries "Zombie"
October 08, 2026
This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was originally released as Episode 229 on October 21st, 2024. In this conversation, Chris DeMakes and co-host/producer Chris Fafalios dive into the hit 1994 single "Zombie" by The Cranberries, written by the late Dolores O'Riordan. They explore the song’s powerful blend of heavy music and poignant lyrics, addressing the conflict in Northern Ireland, and reflect on the immense talent of Dolores, who left us far too soon. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brou...
Ep. 322: A discussion on Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”
October 05, 2026
Dolly Parton was known far and wide as the Queen of Country Music, which is a title that was well-earned when you look back at her prolific career that spanned six decades. It was in 1980 that she made the leap onto the silver screen, starring alongside fellow female icons Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in 9 to 5, a comedy that dealt with the very real struggles of the modern woman in the workplace. Dolly also penned the movie’s theme song, which went on to become a #1 crossover smash, as well as...
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Chris DeMakes A Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established songwriters, vocalists, producers, and band members with notable songs, albums, or long-running careers and firsthand insight into their writing and recording process. Common among recent guests: Released notable singles or albums; Built a sustained career with an established band or music project; Contributed to recognizable songs with documented writing or recording stories. Recent guests include Patty Walters, Michael Fitzpatrick, and John Corabi.
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