Ep. 273: Eddie Spaghetti discusses Supersuckers “Pretty F****d Up”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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This week, Eddie Spaghetti sits in to talk about the writing and recording of the 2003 Supersuckers fan favorite “Pretty Fucked Up.” In a laid-back and candid chat, Eddie shares the unexpected story behind the song—written in just ten minutes after a shocking phone call from his mom. The conversation covers what he calls the band’s “fourth death,” the decision to self-produce, and how their albums have basically become ads for the chaos and joy of their live shows. From stories of resilience to the band’s evolving sound and the friendships that keep it all going, this episode is a fun, honest look at a group that’s never chased trends—just the pure love of rock ’n’ roll. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, hey, have you heard?
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0:38.8	See you soon.
0:40.4	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:43.5	She's got a man on the side.
0:46.8	Yeah, she's with him today.
0:50.1	Hey everyone.
0:51.4	Today's guest is bass guitarist and lead vocalist Eddie Spaghetti from the Seattle Rock and Roll band Super Suckers.
0:58.2	Together, we tackle the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite single, Pretty Fucked Up.
1:05.3	Taken from their 2003 full-length album, Motherfuckers Be Tripping.
1:09.5	The album was produced by Eddie himself.
1:12.1	It was his first time stepping into the role, and it's perfect.
1:15.8	This is bare bones, meat and potatoes, punk rock and roll,
1:19.2	with lyrics that are, well, beyond tongue-in-cheek.
1:23.1	You're just going to have to listen to the episode to find out
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