Ep. 303: Josh Fiedler discusses The Juliana Theory’s “Do You Believe Me?”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music, Music History, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

4.9 • 957 Ratings

🗓️ 11 May 2026

⏱️ 75 minutes

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In this week’s episode, guitarist Josh Fiedler sits in to discuss the writing and recording of The Juliana Theory’s 2003 single “Do You Believe Me?” Taken from the band’s major label debut album Love, the song is a powerful and driving rock song that sounds just as good today as it did upon its release, thanks in part to the production of producer Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads fame. During this conversation, Josh unpacks the songs unique structure and many nuances that make it both stand out and stand the test of time. 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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1:17.8	Today's guest is Josh Fiedler,
1:19.8	guitarist for the Greensburg, Pennsylvania rock band,
1:22.8	The Juliana Theory.
1:24.8	Together we comb through every nuance
1:26.9	of the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the
1:30.3	2003 fan favorite single, Do You Believe Me?
1:34.3	Taken from their third overall album and major label debut, Love.
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