Ep. 278: John Feldmann discusses blink-182’s “Bored to Death”

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 6 October 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Goldfinger frontman and producer John Feldmann returns for his third appearance to talk about the making of blink-182’s 2016 single “Bored to Death.” Feldmann was brought in to produce the California album at a pivotal moment, as the band adjusted to life without Tom DeLonge and welcomed Matt Skiba. With “Bored to Death” serving as both the first single and the public’s introduction to Skiba, the pressure was high, but Feldmann helped deliver a track that quickly became a fan favorite. This episode takes a deep dive into how the song came together and why it still resonates today. 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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0:50.3	Hey everyone.
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0:55.1	This is our first ever three-peat here on Krista Makes a podcast.
0:58.8	Back for his third appearance is none other than John Feldman.
1:02.2	John plays guitar and sings for Skopunk Legends Goldfinger,
1:05.5	and he was our very first guest here on the show back in June 2020.
1:09.6	He came back again a few years later, and now we
1:12.8	welcome John Feldman, the producer, to break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind
1:18.0	the hit single, Bored to Death, taken from Blink 182's seventh full-length album, California.
1:24.7	There was a lot riding on this project, as Blink had recently parted ways with
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