Ep. 297: Chris DeMakes discusses Less Than Jake’s “Scott Farcas Takes It On The Chin”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music, Music History, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Back when Less Than Jake released their landmark album Hello Rockview in 1998, they chose “History of a Boring Town” and “All My Best Friends Are Metalheads” as the record’s singles. Tucked away at track 13 was “Scott Farcas Takes It On The Chin,” a song that had been previously released by the band and became something of an afterthought during the recording sessions. Decades later, it has endured as a fan favorite, thanks to its heartfelt lyrics and raw energy. This week, Chris DeMakes A Podcast producer Chris Fafalios steps into the host chair to dig into the mind and songwriting process of Chris DeMakes, breaking down every detail of this ska punk classic. 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	300 years of expertise in every twining sleep blend.
0:06.0	100 hours of craft in every cup.
0:10.0	Eight natural ingredients in every sip.
0:14.0	One night of winding down in every drop.
0:18.0	Your moment of serenity.
0:23.8	Brought to you by twining sleep.
0:25.1	Twinings.
0:27.8	Alive in every drop.
0:31.5	Who's coming to Wake?
0:33.8	Less than Jake's hometown shows.
0:37.4	Two nights, Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, 2006 at Vivid Music Hall in downtown
0:40.7	Gainesville, Florida. Join us for the mayhem with our friends, doo-do-glow skulls.
0:49.9	Teenage Bottle Rockets and performances by Bite Me Bambi,
0:54.8	Jokers Republic, and The Boy Detective.
0:57.0	Get your tickets now at less than Jake.com
0:59.3	slash wake and bait,
1:00.5	as well as info on all related events
1:02.7	like Thursday's kickoff show at Lucy's
1:04.9	with Rehashire.
1:06.0	A special acoustic performance
1:07.4	from myself and Roger
1:08.5	at First Magnitude Brewing.
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