Best Chris DeMakes Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 287: A discussion on Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” 47:57

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Darlene Love’s 1963 classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” remains one of the most beloved holiday songs of all time, but it wasn’t an instant hit. Produced by Phil Spector, the track eventually found success thanks to its heartfelt lyrics and Love’s powerful performance, though it took years to catch on. Its release was also overshadowed by t…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me" 1:04:01

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 137 on 1/9/23)... Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing five albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK and selling over 6 millions albums worldwide. In the United States, it was the 1995 hit single "Roll To Me" that showcased the band to the whole country via po…

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Let’s Talk About Joysticks - This Week In Retro 247 1:05:50

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We are joined by Allan (aka Happy Coding ZX) to talk about joysticks, haunted tech and does retrobrighting damage your beloved computers and consoles? Visit FVResearch.com for all things FujiNet! Emulate devices such as disk drives, printers and modems plus provide a wireless network interface to a wide range of retro computers. Please visit https:…

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THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#40 - #21) 1:20:04

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From the One Hit Thunder podcast (originally released on 11/22/2024) THE THUNDRED is back! In this exciting installment, Chris and Matt count down from #40 to #21 of the greatest albums of all time, celebrating records that have left a mark across musical history. From an album that defined a band’s breakup to another that set new standards for exp…

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Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" 42:52

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In this festive Throwback Thursday episode from December 23rd, 2024, Chris DeMakes and co-host/producer Chris Fafalios dive into the story behind the beloved 1958 holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." They trace the song’s origins from the pen of Johnny Marks to Brenda Lee’s unforgettable vocal performance at just 13 years old, recor…

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George) 1:03:13

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If you were living in Gainesville, Florida, in the late 90s, Sister Hazel’s “All For You” was probably a hit song to YOU way before it was a hit for the rest of the country. The band had already sold tens of thousands of copies of their album …Somewhere More Familiar when they signed to Universal and re-released it. The album would go platinum, tha…

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Ep. 286: A discussion on The Kinks “Father Christmas” 54:44

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This week, Chris DeMakes and Chris Fafalios dive into The Kinks’ 1977 holiday classic “Father Christmas,” a song that manages to sound as punk as it does festive. It features sharp cultural commentary within the angry and funny lyrics, and despite its anti-holidays sentiment, it still brings about an undeniable uplifting feeling. Often called the g…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Vaden Todd Lewis discusses Toadies "Possum Kingdom" 1:00:36

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 139 on 1/23/23)... In this episode, Toadies vocalist and guitarist Vaden Todd Lewis discusses the writing, recording, and release of the band's 1994 hit single "Possum Kingdom". The song's eerie lyrical content matched with its unique composition made it stand out in an era of inventive r…

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SEGA Master System Hits 40 - This Week In Retro 246 56:20

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 The SEGA Master System ( and Windows ) have reached 40 years old. Microsoft has made Zork open source. We remember the work of Rebecca Heineman. 00:00 - Show Opening 01:37 - Time Waits For No Man - Or Console For That Matter Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/18…

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THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#60 - #41) 1:11:22

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From the One Hit Thunder podcast (originally released on 11/15/2024) In part three of THE THUNDRED, Chris and Matt continue their epic countdown of the Top 100 albums of all time, with rankings based on the Top 20 lists of over 100 contributors. This episode covers albums 60 through 41, diving into a wild variety of genres and eras. From an artist’…

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Throwback Thursday: Karl Alvarez discusses Descendents "I'm The One" 1:08:10

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In this Throwback Thursday episode from November 27th, 2023, Descendents bassist Karl Alvarez dives into the creation of the band’s 1996 single “I’m The One,” a punk anthem of unrequited love that has resonated with fans for decades. Karl reveals the real-life stories of romantic frustration—some his own, some from close friends—that helped shape t…

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“What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?) [with Shaquille O’Neal]” by FU-Schnickens (f/ Matt DiStefano) 1:11:04

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In the summer of 1993, an up-and-coming Brooklyn hip-hop trio collaborated with an NBA rookie sensation to create a Bugs Bunny-inspired track that cracked the Top 40. In a world of athletes releasing embarrassing novelty singles, “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)” had people far and wide asking if Shaq was as diesel on the mic as he was on the court. …

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Ep. 285: Anastasia and Maxamillion Haunt discuss The Haunt’s “Masochistic Lovers” 1:06:43

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In this episode, Chris is joined by siblings Anastasia and Max Haunt to discuss the writing and recording of The Haunt’s 2025 single, “Masochistic Lovers.” Despite the song’s undeniable pop hooks, it still maintains a solid rock edge, which was especially important to them during the creative process. The addition of guest vocals from Escape the Fa…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Kevin Martin discusses Candlebox's "Far Behind" 1:06:17

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 68 on 9/13/2021)... Candlebox's 1993 smash hit single "Far Behind" is still in regular rotation on rock radio today. On this episode, lead singer Kevin Martin discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of this timeless single. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the…

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eXoWin9x Is Here - This Week In Retro 245 58:50

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We are very pleased to be joined by eXo this week, creator of eXoDOS and more. He is here to talk about the launch of eXoWin9x which is a growing collection of Win 9x games that have been cleverly packaged to run on modern systems. You can find out all about eXoWin9x here: https://www.retro-exo.com/ We also look back to when nobody was sure about t…

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THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#80 - #61) 1:13:41

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From the One Hit Thunder podcast (originally released on 11/8/2024)... THE THUNDRED continues! In this second episode of the five-part series, hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly crack into the next set of albums on the top 100 list, covering #80 through #61. Compiled from the votes of over 100 music industry insiders and dedicated listeners, this …

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Throwback Thursday: Mick Conroy discusses Modern English's "I Melt With You" 1:21:01

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This week’s Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 148 from March 27th, 2023, in which Modern English bassist and vocalist Mick Conroy shares the story behind the band’s enduring 1982 hit “I Melt With You.” Widely considered one of the most iconic songs of the 80s, this post-punk anthem captured hearts with its romantic lyrics, infectious melo…

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“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling (f/ Erin Mallory Long) 1:00:48

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This week, we’re exploring the career and music of The Calling, a band that somehow managed to define the early 2000s with their massive hit “Wherever You Will Go.” Whether it was the song’s appearance in Coyote Ugly or simply the right sound at the right time, The Calling burst onto the scene with one of the biggest songs in the history of Billboa…

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Ep. 284: Austen Gray discusses Joker’s Republic’s “Gin and Tonic” 1:00:31

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In this episode, Chris sits down with Austen Gray of Joker's Republic to unpack the writing and recording of their 2022 single, “Gin and Tonic.” From the raw, emotionally charged lyrics drawn from personal experience to the bold sound of a three-piece ska band unafraid to break tradition, Austen offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the song came …

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A Band Called Punchline Ep. 2: Major Motion Picture 56:32

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By late 1999, there was no turning back for Punchline. They had made theimportant step of adding a fourth member, and they wasted no time getting back in the studio. This led to the recording of Major Motion Picture, an 8 song album that was packed with heart and harmonies. The A Band Called Punchline podcast is available wherever you get your pods…

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New CPC Games - Heavy Metal Computing - 1980s Space Shooters - This Week In Retro 244 1:02:08

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 Dave is very excited because there have been a number of new games for the Amstrad CPC recently. Jason has been watching a very large and heavy hard drive spinning up. Chris has spent the past week in a galaxy far far away with some old space based games. 00:00 - Show Opening 02:44…

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Throwback Thursday: John Hampson discusses Nine Days "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" 1:24:34

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This week's Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 147 from March 20th, 2023, which features Nine Days frontman John Hampson sharing the story behind the band’s breakout 2000 hit “Absolutely (Story of a Girl).” With its unforgettable chorus and heartfelt lyrics, the song propelled the band to MTV and Top 40 radio success, becoming a defining a…

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Ep. 287: A discussion on Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” 47:57

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me" 1:04:01

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Let’s Talk About Joysticks - This Week In Retro 247 1:05:50

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THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#40 - #21) 1:20:04

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Throwback Thursday: A discussion on Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" 42:52

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George) 1:03:13

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Ep. 286: A discussion on The Kinks “Father Christmas” 54:44

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Vaden Todd Lewis discusses Toadies "Possum Kingdom" 1:00:36

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SEGA Master System Hits 40 - This Week In Retro 246 56:20

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THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#60 - #41) 1:11:22

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Throwback Thursday: Karl Alvarez discusses Descendents "I'm The One" 1:08:10

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“What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?) [with Shaquille O’Neal]” by FU-Schnickens (f/ Matt DiStefano) 1:11:04

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Ep. 285: Anastasia and Maxamillion Haunt discuss The Haunt’s “Masochistic Lovers” 1:06:43

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Kevin Martin discusses Candlebox's "Far Behind" 1:06:17

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eXoWin9x Is Here - This Week In Retro 245 58:50

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THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#80 - #61) 1:13:41

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Throwback Thursday: Mick Conroy discusses Modern English's "I Melt With You" 1:21:01

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“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling (f/ Erin Mallory Long) 1:00:48

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Ep. 284: Austen Gray discusses Joker’s Republic’s “Gin and Tonic” 1:00:31

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A Band Called Punchline Ep. 2: Major Motion Picture 56:32

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New CPC Games - Heavy Metal Computing - 1980s Space Shooters - This Week In Retro 244 1:02:08

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Throwback Thursday: John Hampson discusses Nine Days "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" 1:24:34