Turned Out A Punk

Kiss me deadly tonight because Billy Idol has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former Generation X singer to talk about being there when punk began. From seeing the Sex Pistols for the first time, to Siouxsie Sioux causing an international incident in France, to being the target of Sid Vicious, to hanging with John Belushi and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Billy's first album in 11 years: "Dream Into It", out everywhere April 25thAlso, don't miss Billy on tour with Joan Jett! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

2025 is the year punk broke because Dave Markey and Jordan Schwartz have come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the brains behind We Got Power Fanzine and Films to discuss all things punk. From getting Damian into punk, to Bill Bartell being punk's biggest troll, to the day Pat Smear joined Nirvana, to getting fired by Greg Ginn, to filming Rollins' first and last set with Black Flag sets and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!Also don't miss the amazing film: "The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartell"! Check We Got Power for more updates!Also, check out Dave's youtube channel for some of the greatest music movies ever! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Clem was one of punk's architects and he never stopped believing in it. A rock and roll hall of famer for Blondie and a punk hall of famer for Blondie and everything else. A legendary musician and person, we were honoured to have had him as a guest on the show. Our deepest condolences to his family and all his bandmates. Rest in peace Clem "Elvis Ramone" Burke 1954-2025 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Al was a hero and friend of this show. This is for him. Our deepest condolences to Nancy and the whole SSD Family. As per Al's requests: please send donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, get your colonoscopy and tell your congressperson to resume funding cancer research. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Humans may equal garbage but this podcast equals awesome because Matt "Mauz" Parrillo is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the DYSTOPIA guitarist to discuss all things punk. From the Cantankerous Years, to Mindrot's Ska punk connection, to surviving Spiderland Acres, to why you should never fly AIR DYSTOPIA and so much more: don't miss this one!!!Also, check out Matt playing with KickerAlso, hit up Tankcrimes for all your Dystopia needs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Attention fellow Scumdogs of the Universe: Michael Bishop from Gwar has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Blothar the Berserker to talk punk and 40 years of Gwar insanity. From Sex Pistols conversion narratives, to the Death Piggy/ White Cross Divide, to Dave Brockie being band in DC, to the legacy of Richmond's post-hardcore scene and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss any of Blothar and Gwar's: 4O SHOCKING YEARS EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Be kind to the punishers; you know not where you'll meet them again. Today, Jim Ward from Sparta comes to TOAP and face to face with his one time punisher: Damian. Listen in to hear how Jim's kindness 27 years ago helped set Damian on the path to this podcast and so much more! From the greatness of the Rhythm Pigs, to the DC vs the gun totting parts of the El Paso scene, to Mike D's Grand Royal coolness, to the dark downside of At The Drive In's success and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss the 20th anniversary edition of Sparta's "Porcelain"Also, don't miss Jim and Sparta on tour! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

You believe it? You better: Frank Black has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his favourite songwriters ever to talk about: society, religion and all things punk. From the stuff the Pixies didn't like, to the Guns & Roses connection to Larry Norman, to Minor Threat being the end of Rock and Roll's evolution and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss the 30th anniversary edition of Frank's classic "Teenager Of The Year", available now!Also, don't miss the Pixies on tour this spring and summer! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

He hijacked "Toronto The Good": Gary Topp is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the man who first lured the Ramones out of New York to talk punk and a lifetime spent in music. From getting dragged along to Toronto's first ever rock show, to seeing Dylan before the first record to booking the Screamers, watch Toronto punk blossoming, to making Toronto cool, to the Knack being the worst of thousands: this is not to be missed!And don't miss the fantastic Gary Topp book: "He Hijacked My Brain", out now on UXB Press Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Oh, you may be leaving soon and you may have had your fill but if this can’t change your mind then nothing ever will: Bob Mould has come back to TOAP! Damian sits down with his long time friend to talk about the same the things they talk about every time they talk: punk and pro-wrestling. So, listen in as Bob and Damian celebrate friendship and raise a toast to friends no longer here. Don’t miss Bob’s fantastic new record: “Here We Go Crazy”, available everywhere on March 7Also, check out the video for the title track off the record!Also, don’t miss Bob on tour with one of the greatest rhythm sections going: Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

When the podcast pops, Dax Riggs has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Acid Bath vocalist to talk his wild journey from pre-teen thrashhead to punk. From hitting the road at 13 with a metal band, to battles with labels, to the growing legend of Acid Bath and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Dax's first solo release in 15 years: "7 Songs For Spiders"Also, don't miss Dax reuniting with Acid Bath, this spring Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Get ready: Harley Flanagan is here! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss Harley and the Cro-Mags on tour with Danzg this March!Also, don't miss the documentary "Wired Fro Chaos", coming soon to a screen near you!and check harleyflanagan.com for all you other Harley/Cro-Mags needs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Keep those fingertips holding the cracks in the foundation because Kate Nash has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the musician and GLOW star to talk punk and pro-wrestling! From buying the Bored Teenagers compilation, to the hypocrisy of the music industry, to learning how to wrestle from royalty and so much more: don't miss this one!!!!Also, don't miss Kate's amazing new album: "9 Sad Symphonies", out now on Kill Rock StarsAlso, find tour dates and more at KateNash.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

The busiest bassist in punk and hardcore has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend: Keith Freeman to discuss all things current punk. From touring the global punk/hardrcore landscape, to the rise of the TikToker, to harassing a friendship of a Dudley Boy and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, ind Keith currently rocking out with Restraining Order, Maniac, Intimidation, Grem, AmmuNation, All Due Respect, Near Dark and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

If you're into Rock and Roll and living the Rock and Roll lifestyle then you are in luck: Justin Pearson is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the 619 legend to talk about punk and why it sucks sometimes. From beef with the state of Arizona, to O versus everybody, to why John Reis is cooler than GG Allin, to Offsprings' DIY dayz, to Unbroken ruling and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss and this awesome stuff from Justin: his brand new book "GG Alien and The Mystery Meat"' the reissue of Retox's "Beneath California", Deaf Club's split, the Swing Kids Reunion, The Locust's "Peel Sessions" LP and everything else going on at Three One G Records Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Smile the Shepard because Lamb of God's Randy Blythe has come to TOAP! Listen in as Randy and Damian discuss the punk heart at the centre of one of metal's most beloved bands and so much more. From the Pinhead Gunpowder Connection, to the Honor Roll influence, to why Four Walls Falling rules, to the 2nd wave of crossover, to the Buzzoven band with Green Day parts, to flying with Eyehategod and so much more: DON'T MISS THIIS!Also, don't miss Randy's fantastic new book "Just Beyond the Light:Making Peace with the Wars Inside Our Head"! Out everywhere February 18th, available for pre-order now!And don't miss Randy on his book tour!Also, check out Lamb Of God! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

WE'RE BACK! And what better way to kick off the 10th year of TOAP than by having Porcell as a guest on the show?! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Youth Crew legend to talk all things punk. From the CT punk scene, to adventures in record collecting, to GG Allin loving straight edge, to Judge's emo vibes and so much more: DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!Also, pick up the reissue of Judge's "Chung King Can Suck it" lp and don't miss them playing live in MarchAlso, don't miss Porcell with Shelter on their European tour this spring Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

TOAP CLASSIC #34 (RELEASED December 3, 2014):In what is the most critically lauded episode of TOAP, Meredith Graves makes her first appearance on the show.Listen to Meredith's former bands: Perfect Pussy and Shoppers, NOW EPISODE 4-On this episode of Turned Out A Punk, Damian is joined by Meredith Graves of Perfect Pussy. The extended conversation goes many places, including serious discussions about misogyny and sexual violence in punk, as well as far less serious topics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

TOAP CLASSIC #31 (RECORDED February 5, 2015):HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS!!!!We are celebrating half of century of "Colofandom" with this re-release of the hardcore legend's first TOAP appearance.Don't miss Chris Colohan and SECT's latest "Plague Upon Plagues" LP, out nowAlso, check out Chris' latest project: UNWELLAnd check out Vinegar Syndrome for all your DVD, BLU-RAY, Vinyl and other cultural needsEpisode 16- On the show this week, join Damian as he interviews Chris Colohan. Listen as the two discuss Chris’ journey through punk, and the amazing music that it has yielded. Not to mention, the important a role Chris played in Damian’s life (and MANY others). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #32 (RECORDED June 20, 2016):Don't miss Cassie's AOTY contending "Sweetheart", available everywhere nowEpisode 88 -It may not be a long episode but it is packed with awesome! Damian sits down with his friend and indie royalty: Cassie Ramone, to talk Weezer in NJ, The Killed By Ridgewood High lp and bad bands being good for the scene. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

How much art can you take?! Today on the show, powerhouse artist Gregg Deal is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the performance artist/painter/printmaker/muralist/sculptor/vocalist to talk about art being using to confront colonial violence and all things punk. From the Inside Out reunion, to the greatness of Judge, to post-SLC Punk violence, to Rollins' rage, to conscious/unconscious racism in punk, to finding your voice as a vocalist: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSEDAlso, don't miss Dead Pioneers' fantastic new single: "My Spirit Animal Just Ate Your Spirit Animal" and look out for a new LP in 2025!Also, order the new Dead Pioneers 7": "Bad Indian", on Alternative Tentacles!Also, check out Gregg Deal's unbelievable art work and listen to his TED TALKS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #31 (RECORDED January 30, 2016):RIP Freddie Pompeii - January 9, 1947 to May 13, 2017Freddie's guitar sound and song writing is an influence on everyone from Bad Brains to Sonic Youth. Listen to the Viletones. Legends never die.Forever blessings to Mickey Skin for setting this up way back when.Episode 60 -This week on Turned out A Punk: it is legit legends week as we welcome, guitarist of the legendary Viletones, Freddie Pompeii the show for a legendary episode. Hear stories of: acid fuelled Velvet Underground experiences, laying the foundation of Punk and being in arguably the most important Canadian punk band ever. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #31 (RECORDED January 30, 2016):RIP Freddie Pompeii - January 9, 1947 to May 13, 2017Freddie's guitar sound and song writing is an influence on everyone from Bad Brains to Sonic Youth. Listen to the Viletones. Legends never die.Forever blessings to Mickey Skin for setting this up way back when.Episode 60 -This week on Turned out A Punk: it is legit legends week as we welcome, guitarist of the legendary Viletones, Freddie Pompeii the show for a legendary episode. Hear stories of: acid fuelled Velvet Underground experiences, laying the foundation of Punk and being in arguably the most important Canadian punk band ever. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

TOAP is in the house because Ernie C is here! Listen as Damian sits down the legendary guitarist to discuss why Body Count is a punk band and so much more! From living with Sly Stone, to introducing Ice T to Jane's Addiction, to trying to bring some Nirvana to Black Sabbath and SO MUCH MORE! Don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Ernie C and Body Count''s new record: "Merciless"! Available now, on Century Media! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

For years, punk archeologists and hardcore scientists have theorized about the existence of a link between Sid Sludge and Jennifer Aniston. Today on TOAP, we bring you that link: Andrew Reich is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the director of "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" to talk about the journey from opening for Mental Abuse to winning an Emmy Award for Friends. Seeing TMA, being pen-pals with GG, the importance of MRR, Mutha Records revisionists, punk in non-punk places, Tarantino's fetish for Redd Kross and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!Also, don't miss Andrew's instant classic rock-doc "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" on the big screen, coming to a town neat you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

Here's your ticket to a Cold World (That's Wicked!) because Nick and Alex are back! Listen in as Damian sits down with his long time friends to yell at clouds. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss the repress of Cold World's classic Ice Grillz, on Lockin' Out!Also, don't miss Alex and Nick with Cold World playing in Washington DC on December 13 and Philadelphia on December 15! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #30 (RECORDED January 6, 2015):Don't miss Chris Murphy with the gods Sloan playing in Toronto, November 29/30 and be on the lookout for a record next year!Also, don't miss Chris and the Trans-Canada Highwaymen playing in the US and Canada! Episode 12-This week on Turned Out A Punk, Damian is joined by Chris Murphy from Sloan for an episode 20 years in the making! Listen as the two discuss the impact hardcore punk had on Chris’s outlook and career in music; as he became a Canadian rock icon (Damian’s words not his).  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024

Let's get weird, because Jonah and Vanessa Bayer are here! That's right, Jonah Bayer makes his TOAP return and this time he brought along his sister and podcasting partner! Listen in as Damian sits down the Saturday Night Live/ Punk Connection Sibling Power Duo to talk all things punk and beyond! From what Vanessa thought of teenage Jonah's Clevo hardcore friends, to bullying Jimmy Eat World for having kids, to Candlebox-core, to explaining Cold As Life, to why the hell do people even like this kind of music? and so much more! Don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer on the awesome podcast "How Did We Get Weird?"!Also, don't miss Jonah's fantastic essay about becoming a therapist! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

Let's get weird, because Jonah and Vanessa Bayer are here! That's right, Jonah Bayer makes his TOAP return and this time he brought along his sister and podcasting partner! Listen in as Damian sits down the Saturday Night Live/ Punk Connection Sibling Power Duo to talk all things punk and beyond! From what Vanessa thought of teenage Jonah's Clevo hardcore friends, to bullying Jimmy Eat World for having kids, to Candlebox-core, to explaining Cold As Life, to why the hell do people even like this kind of music? and so much more! Don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer on the awesome podcast "How Did We Get Weird?"!Also, don't miss Jonah's fantastic essay about becoming a therapist! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #29 (RECORDED January 27, 2016):Don't miss Jonah Bayer on the awesome podcast "How Did We Get Weird?"Also, don't miss Jonah's fantastic essay about becoming a therapist Episode 68 -You can’t pick your punk scene. For Jonah Bayer this meant joining up at age 15 with the one of 90’s Hardcore's most infamous groups: THE OLC. Listen in as Damian and Jonah discuss the good and bad of growing up in Cleveland Hardcore. From how Jonah grew out of that scene, to becoming a writer, playing in Committed and the role Clevo Hardcore has had in his life and so much more.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

Me, you, Youth Crew! Today on TOAP, Sammy 'The Youth' Siegler is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary hardcore drummer to talk punk and being the Youth in the Crew. From hanging with superheroes and monsters, to the winding up on a positive path, to a skinheads sleeping on mom's couch, to who's more fun to jam with: Patti Smith or Fred Durst and so much more! Don't miss this!Also, don't miss Sammy playing with Judge, this week!Also, don't miss Sammy playing with CIV in Orlando, this December!Also, don't miss Sammy playing with Rival Schools in Japan, this January!Also, don't miss Sammy playing with Shelter in Europe, this March!Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day" from Jerry O'Connell's favourite Toronto record store: Emission Records (it'll make sense after you hear the episode). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #28 (POSTED March 4, 2015):Don't miss Nick Wojciechowski and Cold World playing NY and Philadelphia!Also, don't miss the upcoming reissue of Cold World's CLASSIC "Ice Grillz" dropping soon on Lockin' Out!Episode 17 -This week on Turned Out A Punk, join Damian as he talks to Cold World's drummer/mastermind Nicholas Wojciechowski about the ascetic battle of rap, and aggressive music; that's led him never being able to read a review of his band that doesn’t mention Rap Metal. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

Take me down to Terminal City because Joey Keithley and Duff McKagan have come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the two long time friends and collaborators to talk all things punk! From highs, to lows, to legends, to the infamous: don't miss this!!!Also, don't miss Duff, with Lee Ving, ON TOUR NOW!And don't forget to grab his new limited 7" featuring Joey and Lee Ving at the shows!Also, don't miss Duff on the fantastic new DOA tribute record: "No Escape From What You Are", available now from Sudden Death Records!Also, don't miss Joey opening up for Duff in Portland and Seattle!Also, don't miss a special screening of the documentary about Joey: "Something Better Change", at Sound Unseen Film Festival in Minneapolis, MN on November 15 ! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #27 (RECORDED October 16, 2015):Don't miss Brian Venable and the amazing Lucero on their US November Tour!Episode 53 -Brian Venable from Lucero isn't the first name you think of when you think of the militant Hardline movement. But before he was playing to a diehard fanbase all over the world, he was Bald Bry singing back ups on the Raid 7”. Needless to say, Damian is pretty stoked to be recording this one. Listen as the two talk about Brian’s Punk journey through Hardline and just how frighteningly real it almost got. This is an all-timer of an episode! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

Straight out of Poulton Road: Robbie Reid from Jailcell Recipes is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the UK hardcore legend to talk: Scousecore, the devil and more! From being a spikey punk youth, to discovering skatecore, to wrestling god Robbie Brookside, to skateboarding god Geoff Rowley, to touring with Green Day, to touring with Youth of Today and so much more! Don't miss this one!!!Also, don't miss the long awaited Robbie and Jailcell Recipes discography: "Artifacts for an Empty Tank World", available from the great First Strike Records! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

It may have been a bad year and night but that changes now: Todd Congelliere has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the punk and skateboarding legend to talk all things punk! From being a Swiftie for 7 Seconds, to Team Pennywise or Team FYP, to "discovering" Spike Jones, to feeling at home playing in Olympia, to once being deemed "crazier" than GG Allin to tour with: don't miss this one!Also, don't any of Todd's amazing bands or his fantastic label: Recess Records!Also, don't miss Clown Sound's fantastic new lp: "Par For The Curse"! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

Well here's to you and your old crew because Pinhead Gunpowder is here! That's right: Bill Schneider from Monsula, Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day Jason White from Chino Horde & Aaron "Cometbus" Elliot from Crimpshrine are all here! Listen in as Damian gets to sit down with one on his favourite bands to discuss all things punk. This is not to be missed!Also, don't miss Bill, Billie, Jason and Aaron on Pinhead Gunpowder's brand new album: "Unt", out October 18th on 1-2-3-4 Go! Records. Also, get your TOAP edition of F***** Up's new album "Another Day" here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

Rejoice, Jon Wurster has returned to TOAP to talk to his hero, the also returning, Chris Mars! Listen as Damian sits down with these two punk drum gods to talk: Replacements, art, Amp Rep, Bob Mould, drums, hardcore, stadium rock, growing up, solo albums and so much more! This is not to be missed!!!!Also, don't miss Jon on The Best Show, each Tuesday at 9pm, and on a US tour with Mountain Goats this October!Also, don't miss Chris' awesome at book: 7:42 p.m.: The Art Of Chris Mars, as well as his new record: The Average Album; both out now on Rare Bird!Also, get your TOAP edition of F***** Up's new album "Another Day" here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #26 (RECORDED June 11, 2015):Don't miss Jon Spencer's fantastic new album: "Sick Of Being Sick!", available now!Also, catch Jon on tour, NOW!Episode 33 - Are you excited? Because Damian sure is! This week he gets to meet his guest, the legendary Jon Spencer, for the first time! Sit back as Jon talks about his journey from good kid to ultra negative Pussy Galore front man to a Rock and Roll celebrating music icon. DON'T MISS THIS! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #25 (RECORDED: December 9, 2015):Check here for all your Scott Thompson needs!Keep your eyes peeled for a new album by godly Mouth Congress, coming soon!Episode 57:Boy, oh, boy: are you in for an episode of Turned Out A Punk! This week Damian is joined by Mouth Congress vocalist and Kids In The Hall, comedy legend: Scott Thompson! Sit back as Scott talks about everything from the Viletones, to homophobia in entertainment, to coming full circle with Johnny Rotten. This is one for the ages! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

KILLED BY PUNK #2:For years, Chris Estrada has been harbouring a grudge against Damian Abraham. Ever since Chris first heard him spouting off about The Clash on Turned Out A Punk, he has wanted to shove Damian’s words back down his throat but he waited and bide his time. Today, the waiting ends and The Clash War begins!Don’t miss: Chris performing Sept 27-28 at Bananas Comedy Club in New Jersey and Chris’s hilarious TV show: This Fool!Also, don’t miss Damian and his band on their Canadian Tour, NOW! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #24 (RECORDED: May 12, 2016):Don't miss Lou and Dinosaur Jr on tour with Weezer now!Also, don't miss Lou's Podcast: Raw ImpressionsEpisode 81 -Gimme TOAP ROCK! This week on the show we are joined by the great Lou Barlow! Join Damian as he sits down with Lou Barlow to discuss how hearing the Dead Kennedys over a CB Radio led of one of indie rock’s most impressive careers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

Don't bother getting dressed because Chris Freeman and Jon Ginoli have returned to Turned Out A Punk! Join Damian as he sits down with the Pansy Division legends about all thing punk! From Green Day memories, to line up woes, to pre-grunge homophobia in the Pacific Northwest, to the Spinal Tap connection, the Bikini Kill connection, the Metal Church connection and so much more! Don't miss this!Also, don't miss Chris, Jon and the rest of Pansy Division on tour, starting September 19th in Boston!Also, don't miss the 30th anniversary edition of their landmark lp: "Undressed", out now on Sounds Radical Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #23 (RECORDED: January 18, 2016):THE KING OF THE PUNK/WRESTLING CONNECTION'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE SHOWEpisode #66This is it, the one Damian has hoped and prayed would happen! Robbie Brookside, one of the most respected wrestlers on the planet, turns out to be one of the most down punks on earth. Listen and enjoy the power of the Punk/Wrestling Connection! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

Lock up your drug cabinet and hide REM because Paul Leary and JD Pinkus have come back to TOAP! Listen in as the two legendary Butthole Surfers reunite to talk about the dark side of the 80s underground. From drug regiments, to Atlanta's GG Allin, to Sex Pistols' gigs, to a Bobby Soxx kind of party, to the most unsettling band the Surfers ever played with and tons more: DON'T MISS IT!!!Also, catch JD Pinkus on tour now!Also, catch Paul Leary if you can!Also, don't miss the new remastered reissues of the Butthole Surfers' early catalog, out now!Also, keep your eyeballs peeled for the documentary: "Butthole Surfers: The Whole Truth Nothing Butt" and, if you are looking for the TOAP pressing of F****ed Up's "Another Day" check HERE Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #23 (RELEASED: February 18, 2014):LISTEN TO THE VIVIAN GIRLS, LA CERA AND EVERYTHING KATY DOESEpisode #15On this episode of Turned Out A Punk, Damian gets to chat to Le Sera's Katy Goodman about going from watching New Brunswick basement hardcore shows, to playing at Coachella in the Vivian Girls. Listen in as two discuss touring together, the low points of riding high on the indie hype bubble, and punk. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

Shhh, Danbert Nobacon has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the solo artist, and former member Chumbawamba and Skin Disease, to talk all things punk! From subverting Oi at its origin, to touring with Ex, to finding out about Hardline the hard way, to Noam Chomsky splits, to trying to navigate the good and bad of writing one of the biggest songs ever and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!Also, don't miss Danbert's new record: "KOCHTOPUS'S GARDEN​—​NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CAPITALISM​—​THE MUSICAL"! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #22 (RELEASED: November 5, 2016) -Don't miss Sandy, Damian and F---ed Up's latest record: "Another Day", out EVERYWHERE NOW!Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day", here or come to Emission Records, in Toronto, on today at 6pm for The TOAP Another Day Party! Live TOAP and more fun!!!Episode 104:The good times and sad times, they’ll be on your side for ever more! That’s what Jonah is for! This week on the show, Damian welcomes his tour roommate and best bud: Jonah Falco from Career Suicide and tons of other stuff!!!! Sit back and listen as we find out what it's like to be a stuck in a room with Damian for 10 years and how Jonah and Martin stole Career Suicide from the OG members Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

TOAP CLASSIC #21 (RELEASED: November 13, 2015) -Don't miss Sandy, Damian and F---ed Up's latest record: "Another Day", out August 9th!Also, don't miss Fucked Up's 24 Hour Live Stream, RIGHT NOWAlso, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day", here or come to Emission Records, in Toronto, on Friday at 6pm for The TOAP Another Day Party!Episode 52:Happy Anniversary!!!! This week on the show, Damian is joined by a very special guest for his One Year Anniversary... Sandy Miranda of the band Fucked Up… which is also the band Damian plays in! Sandy and Damian grew up in the same punk scene so hear about their first bands, the radio show they were on together, and how the band came to be. Also discussed is Sandy’s uphill battle to live out her teenage dream, and how she has been the glue the held Fucked Up together. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024

Today on the show, it's Bein' Ian with Damian because Ian Fidance has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian chats to the comedian and 1/2 of "Bein' Ian With Jordan" about: punk, comedy and beyond!!! DON'T MISS THIS!Also, don't miss IAN's podcast, comedy special and tour!!!8/2 - 8/3 - Fort Collins, CO @ The Comedy Fort8/9 - Boston, MA @ Laugh Boston8/17 - Columbus, OH @ Columbus Comedy Festival8/18 - Cincinnati, OH @ Funny Bone8/23 - 8/25 - San Antonio, TX @ Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club8/29 - 8/31 - Winnipeg, MB @ Rumors Comedy Club9/1 - Cleveland, OH @ Hilarities *9/19 - Detroit, MI @ Detroit House of Comedy9/27 - 9/29 - Las Vegas, NV @ Skankfest10/18 - Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre &10/19 - Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel &10/24 - 10/26 - Tulsa, OK @ Loony Bin Comedy Club10/31 - 11/2 - Uncasville, CT @ Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun11/1 - Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre &11/7 - 11/9 - Tampa, FL @ Side Splitters Comedy Club11/15 - 16 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Pittsburgh Improv11/22 - 11/23 - Toronto, ON @ Comedy Bar Danforth12/5 - 12/7 - Denver, CO @ Denver Comedy Works12/08 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Improv & = supporting Whitney Cummings* = Live "Bein' Ian with Jordan" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024