Throwback Thursday: Howi Spangler discusses Ballyhoo!'s "Walk Away"

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Chris DeMakes

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🗓️ 12 March 2026

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Originally released on July 31st, 2023, as Episode 166 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, this Throwback Thursday episode features Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo! discussing the writing and recording of the band’s fan favorite 2011 single “Walk Away.” 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	What I've dedicated my life to is revenge.
0:04.0	A brand new drama based on the best-selling novel.
0:07.0	They think they're better than us.
0:08.0	Who do you think you are?
0:10.0	I'm going to prove to them that they're wrong.
0:11.0	She's punishing me.
0:13.0	You destroyed my family.
0:14.0	I will not rest until I've destroyed yours.
0:17.0	A woman of substance on Channel 4 starts tonight at 9.
0:20.0	Who's coming to Wake?
0:22.2	Less than Jake's hometown shows, two nights, Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th,
0:27.6	2006 at Vivid Music Hall in downtown Gainesville, Florida.
0:32.2	Join us for the mayhem with our friends, doo-do glow skulls.
0:39.9	Teenage bottle rocket.
0:42.5	And performances by Bite Me Bambi, Jokers Republic, and The Boy Detective.
0:47.1	Get your tickets now at less than Jake.com slash wake and bake.
0:50.5	As well as info on all related events, like Thursday's kickoff show at Lucy's with
0:55.1	Rehasher, a special acoustic performance from myself and Roger at First Magnitude Brewing,
1:00.5	limited edition art, a punk rock flea market, and there's more. We'll be celebrating the
1:05.2	anniversaries of both losing streak and borders and boundaries by playing both albums in full.
1:10.5	Wake and Big, 2006 Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th at Vivid Music Hall,
1:16.0	downtown Gainesville, Florida.
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