Throwback Thursday: Brett Gurewitz discusses Bad Religon’s “Stranger Than Fiction”

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 17 July 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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This week, Chris DeMakes A Podcast is throwing it back to Episode 104 from May 23rd, 2022, when Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion joined the show to talk about the writing, recording, and legacy of their 1994 single "Stranger Than Fiction." Taken from the album of the same name, the song showcases Brett’s sharp lyrical voice and knack for melody, and in this conversation, he opens up about everything from the first line to the final mix. It's an honest, insightful, and sometimes funny look into one of Bad Religion’s most iconic tracks—definitely worth a listen whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who loves hearing how great songs come 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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0:36.9	Hey everybody, it's Throwback Thursday again, and this week we're throwing it back to May 23rd of 2022.
0:44.2	That's when we were joined by the legendary Brett Gerowitz.
0:47.6	He discussed the writing and recording of my personal favorite bad religion song ever, Stranger Than Fiction.
0:53.6	The album Stranger Than Fiction was released
0:55.9	on September 6th of 1994. And just to give you some frame of reference for that time, here are
1:01.7	some things that happened in September of 94. On September 5th, 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice
1:08.8	scored three touchdowns and a 44 to 14 win over the Raiders.
1:13.1	And with those three touchdowns, he surpassed Jim Brown's NFL career touchdown record.
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