Ep. 296: Pete Steinkopf discusses The Bouncing Souls “Ghosts On the Boardwalk”

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Chris DeMakes

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🗓️ 16 February 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

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This week, Bouncing Souls guitarist Pete Steinkopf sits in to unpack the writing and recording of the band’s fan favorite 2009 single, “Ghosts on the Boardwalk,” a song steeped in the spirit of their hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey. What started as a quiet sleeper has since become a full-on set list staple, and Pete explains how his eerie EBow lines helped shape the song’s emotional pull while sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how it all came together. 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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0:28.5	UK for more information. Hey Rockers, this is our third episode leading into the Less Than Jake UK Winter Circus tour.
0:43.3	And today's guest is none other than guitarist Pete Steinkoff from New Jersey punk rockers, The Bouncing Souls.
0:50.3	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite song,
0:56.0	Ghosts on the Boardwalk, taken from their 2010 album of the same name.
1:01.0	Look, if you like the Bouncing Souls, you gotta love this track.
1:05.0	It's got all the trademarks of the band, energetic punk rock, loud guitars, a great lyric, and a ton of woes.
1:12.3	Combine that with Pete's use of an ebo, which is an electronic gadget that makes the guitar sound like,
1:17.6	well, all the cool noises and sounds you hear in this song.
1:21.4	Producer Ted Hut perfectly captured all the racket and brought it to a cohesive boil.
1:26.6	I told Pete, if they play this on the UK run, and they better,
1:30.1	that I'll be out on stage with them every night screaming those woes.
1:34.0	So let's hit the boardwalk and get into this episode.
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