Throwback Thursday: Fletcher Dragge discusses Pennywise's "F**k Authority"

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Chris DeMakes

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🗓️ 11 September 2025

⏱️ 81 minutes

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This week’s Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 130, originally released on November 21st, 2022, featuring Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge. Known for his no-holds-barred attitude, Fletcher dives into the creation of the band’s explosive 2001 single “F**k Authority”—a rebellious punk anthem that struck a nerve with fans around the world. From its raw writing process to its lasting impact, this conversation captures the spirit of defiance that has fueled Pennywise for decades. 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	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:03.0	Hey, hey, have you heard?
0:05.4	I'm going back to Las Vegas and the Punk Rock Museum to give guided tours.
0:09.5	This happens to coincide with the When We Were Young Festival.
0:12.6	I'll be there over the course of four days, October 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th.
0:18.2	Two tours a day, one at 1.30 p.m.
0:22.2	And one at 4.30 p.m.
0:23.8	These tours will sell out.
0:25.0	Space is limited.
0:28.6	So grab your tickets now at the punkrockmuseum.com.
0:32.4	I got stories for days, and I can't wait to share them with you.
0:37.6	So don't miss your chance to walk the halls of the museum and share punk rock memories with me.
0:41.1	Head over to the punk rockmuseum.com and get your tickets now.
0:42.2	See you soon.
0:46.2	Boy the way Glenn Miller played.
0:49.8	Songs that made the hit parade.
0:57.0	Guys like us we hadn't made those were the days.
1:03.6	Hey everyone, throwback Thursday again here at Krista Makes a podcast, and this week, we're going back to episode 130 that was first released on November 21st, 2022.
1:09.5	On this episode, the always fun and unpredictable Fletcher Draggy of Pennywise sat
1:14.6	in to discuss the writing and recording of the band's fan favorite 2001 single, Buck Authority.
1:21.3	Now, this song is from Pennywise's sixth studio album, Land of the Free, which was released on June 19th, 2001.
1:29.3	To get you in the right mindset for this episode, this is what was happening the same
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