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Turned Out A Punk

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Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers", parent of 3... and undeniably, a punk music obsessive. Each week, he sits down and chats with an interesting person from various walks of life to find out how their world was influenced and changed by the discovery of a novelty genre that supposedly died out in 1978... PUNK!

Episodes

Episode 347 - Dallas Green Part 2 (City And Colour, Alexisonfire, Helicon Blue)

Mr. City &Colour himself is back! Join Damian as he sits down with his buddy, DALLAS GREEN to reflect on their musical journeys & catch up after 6 long years. From regret & gratitude, to discovering reaction videos, to missing Gord, to Dallas needing to see Phantom Of The Paradise for people in his life: DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! & check cityandcolour.com for Dallas' upcoming tour dates! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/dona...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 14 min

Episode 346 - Edmund McMillen (Super Meat Boy, Binding Of Issac, The End Is Nigh)

This is one of the most fascinating episodes yet! EDMUND MCMILLEN is a beloved independent video game developer who has helped produce revolutionary & thought provoking games obsessed over by millions of people around the world. Join Damian as he sits down with Edmund to discuss punk & the rise of the indie game. From Jesus Lizard, to changing Nintendo's policy on blasphemy, to the hellish concept of "Rock Stars" in any industry & so much more: AGAIN, this is NOT TO BE MI...

Jul 02, 20212 hr 24 min

Episode 345 - Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast, Author, Little Big League

The week on the show, we are joined by a true double threat, MICHELLE ZAUNER AKA Japanese Breakfast! Join Damian as he sits down with the musician/author for a revealing conversation about insecurity, success & grief. From the Pacific North West's unique take on indie, traveling through punk while never feeling like you fit in, to creativity learned through grief: DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! Also, don't miss Michelle's fantastic book: "Crying In H-Mart", out now on Penguin/...

Jun 29, 202158 min

Episode 344 - Tommy End (Professional Wrestler)

This week on the show, it’s professional wrestling’s hottest free agent TOMMY END (FKA ALEISTER BLACK)! Listen in as Damian finally gets the answer to the question that has been on every wrestling fan’s mind: What is Tommy’s connection to Jesus And The Gospel F*ckers?!? From Dutch hardcore ties to MMA royalty, to cutting promos for George Pettit, to hard lessons with Robbie Brookside, to touring with Jun "The King Of Comedy" Kasai: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Find Tommy at @tommyend & ...

Jun 25, 20211 hr 13 min

Episode 343 - Larry Livermore (The Lookouts, Lookout Records, The Potatomen)

Hats off to Larry, because he is giving us a monster of an episode! Join Damian as he sits down with Lookout Records, Lookout zine & The Lookouts band impresario: LARRY LIVERMORE!!! From answering John Lennon’s calls at White Panther headquarters, to Lookout’s accidental funding, to how the weed/acid divide led to strife in the scene, to the hippies in SF finding punk: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don’t miss Larry’s two fantastic books as well as a ton of his music on Don Giovanni Records...

Jun 22, 20212 hr 56 min

Zach's Back! - Rise Against Week Wrap Up with Zach Blair

How could we do a Rise Against Week without having sometime co/host & all-time friend of the show, ZACH BLAIR on to do a wrap up?!? Don't miss Zach & Mike Wiebe's great new podcast "Zach And Mike Make 3"!!!! 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...

Jun 21, 202134 min

Episode 342 - Joe Principe (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie, The Methadones)

Where else this week will you hear a conversation about the brilliance of “The Fungus Among Us” 7” compilation?! Rise Against week continues as Damian sits down to chat Chicago Punk with JOE PRINCIPE!!! Listen in as Joe & Damian talk about going from learning to silkscreen at the Underdog Warehouse, to touring the world with 88 Fingers Louie & beyond. Friends getting hit by jocks after getting run over by cops, trying to avoid Honest Don’s, not-so-good advice from local legends & so ...

Jun 18, 20212 hr 40 min

Episode 341 - Tim Mcllrath (Rise Against, Baxter, The Killing Tree)

For most of the music world TIM MCILRATH is the front person of Rise Against; one of the biggest bands to come out of punk. But around these parts Tim is also known as the link between the disparate scenes of 90’s Chicago DIY Punk. Join Tim & Damian as they nerd out about one of Chicago’s most important cultural periods. From Los Crudos mixtapes, to Pete Wentz being born to make it, to Victory’s unique place in the ecosystem, to Bill Stevenson’s mentorship, to getting dropped off at DIY show...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 28 min

Episode 340 - Theo Kogan (Lunachicks, Theo and the Skyscrapers)

The whole house has been excited for this one! This week on the show Damian is joined by his family's favourite: The Lunachicks' THEO KOGAN! Listen in as the two talk growing up punk in New York City! From silent tours with Dinosaur Jr, to finding out you may be a Warzone Woman, to falling in love on a Troma movie set: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! & DON’T MISS the FANTASTIC new Lunachicks' book Fallopian Rhapsody, out now on Hachette! Also Touched On: Changing Lauren and Damian'...

Jun 11, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 339 - Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen, Electrafixation, Poltergeist)

THE BUNNYMAN COMETH! Today on the show Damian is joined by THE LEGEND, WILL SERGEANT!!! Listen in as the two discuss the journey from proto to post punk & everything in between. From Status Quo being the English Ramones, to the Pink Fairies being too stoned to play, to the Liverpool punk scene being criminally overlooked, to the influence of Metal Urbain: this is NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't forget to pre-order your copy of Will's new book "Bunnyman" out July 15th on Little ...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 8 min

Episode 338 - Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals, Ffa Coffi Pawb, Emily)

Ffa Coffi Pawb! The great GRUFF RHYS is here!!!! Join Damian as he sits down with the Super Furry Animal to discuss: his fantastic new book, the incredible history of Welsh Punk & going to Punk University through tour van lectures. From the cultural significance of Llygod Ffyrnig, to accidentally winding up on a punk comp, to the minority language European punk network: this is NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don’t miss Gruff’s amazing new book “Resist Phoney Encores” on Antenne Books and his fantas...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode 337 - Chris Gethard Part 2

CHRIS GETHARD is back! Five plus years after Chris' first incredible appearance on the show (Episode 51: one of the best of all-time), he returns to prove that sequels can top the originals. From Chris' Bouncing Souls Curse, to the influence of "Another State of Mind" on his latest comedy road movie, to having to do really "sad" crowd work to no one at Lollapalooza: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! And don't miss Chris' HILARIOUS new "Half My Life" Comedy Special...

May 31, 20211 hr 26 min

Episode 336 - Danny Elfman (Composer, [The Mystic Knights Of] Oingo Boingo)

Who hasn't heard a song written by today's guest!?! Join Damian as he sits down with the great DANNY ELFMAN to discuss punk, politics & wanting desperately to blast Buddy Hackett in the face with CO2! From riots in Paris theatres, to walking around Western Africa learning to play Highlife, to "dropping everything to form a ska band": THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! ALSO, don't miss Danny's monster new "Big Mess" dbl lp out June 11th on ANTI! Also Touched On: X, Fear...

May 28, 202159 min

Episode 335 - Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds, 5’ 10”, Drop Acid)

If we can walk together, why can't we podcast together?! Today on the show Damian is joined by his hero, from 7 Seconds: the legend KEVIN SECONDS!!! Listen in as the two discuss the formative days of American Hardcore & building a scene from the ground up. From cold calling Iggy Pop's dad for an interview to Lou Barlow's thoughts on "Committed For Life" to the literal Ian MacKaye on his shoulder: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! & don't miss the absolutely essential rei...

May 24, 20212 hr 14 min

Episode 334 - Dave Baksh (Sum 41, Brown Brigade, Organ Thieves, 747)

FACTS: Sum 41 is the biggest selling Canadian Punk band ever & the guitarist, DAVE BAKSH is one of nicest people on earth! Join Damian as he sits down with Dave for an (in too) deep dive into Southern Ontario 90's punk lore & beyond. From firefighter fighting death metal bands to scene consuming high school band beefs to dieting tips from Iggy Pop: this is an all-time episode that is NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't miss Sum 41's "Order In Decline" on Hopeless Records in...

May 20, 20211 hr 26 min

Episode 333 - Patrick Flynn (Fiddlehead, Have Heart, Clear, Sweet Jesus)

15 years ago in Germany, Have Heart & F*cked Up played a show - that night would prove to be significant for both of the bands' front people. On today's episode, they've reunited as Fiddlehead & Have Heart's PAT FLYNN sits down to chat with Damian about the 'core! From Warped Tour '99 & not being "it", to studying the calculus of Crass, to trying to re-create Better Than A Thousand, to the Follow Through / Sonic Youth & Terminator 2 / Integrity Con...

May 17, 20211 hr 25 min

Punks in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame with Jon Wurster

Punk researcher Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Mountain Goats, Bob Mould, The Best Show) joins Damian to discuss the abundance of punk connections with this year's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees! Follow @jonwurster on IG for all your #RockNRollWeirdness 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...

May 14, 20211 hr

Episode 332 - Steve-O (Jackass, Wildboyz, Steve-O’s Wild Ride!)

How many artists live their art more than STEVE-O? Today on the show, Damian sits down to chat with the Jackass star & one of the most influential performance artists ever. Listen in as they discuss punk, whether or not documentaries are bullshit, being responsible for Darby Allin, Umaga beating him unconscious, trying to walk away from fame & so much more! NOT TO BE MISSED & don't miss Steve-O's banned new "Gnarly" special available at Steveo.com ! Also Touched On: G...

May 11, 20211 hr 28 min

Episode 331 - Nicole Panter Dailey (Former Germ's manager, The Pee Wee Herman Show, Author, Psychiatrist, Professor)

NICOLE PANTER DAILEY has lived one hell of a life so far! From managing the Germs, to starting an early LA punk label, to helping create The Pee Wee Herman Show & that's just the start! Join Damian as he sits down with Nicole for one of the most compelling episodes ever of this show to date. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Also Touched On: The importance of Queen Fascinated by Glam The Dogs “Radio Free Hollywood”: the first punk show The South Bay taking over by force “The Adams Family” of w...

May 06, 20212 hr 51 min

Episode 330 - Nate Ruess (fun., The Format)

What's beef?! Well, today on the show it's what we start off by squashing! Join Damian and Grammy award winner Nate Ruess as they put past disses aside to celebrate a mutual respect and love of punk. Listen in for talk of: fifteen, fun. having no fun on top, fake IDs, ecstasy & pop-punk, nearly being on "Watch The Thrown" and so much more! NOT TO BE MISSED!!!! Also touched on: Squashing the beef Finding ska punk catching a “Rude Boy” shirt Cheshire Cat Nerf Herder When you be...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 26 min

Episode 329 - Bruce McCulloch (Kids In The Hall, Tallboyz etc.)

"(INSERT YOUR FAVE 'KIDS IN THE HALL' QUOTE)!" because today on the show the LEGEND BRUCE MCCULLOCH is here! That's right, the shame based, Kid In The Hall comes by for a chat & oh boy, is it awesome! Listen in as Damian sits in awe as Bruce regals him with stories of: finding the Nerves single, fighting redneck cowboys, faking work injuries to hide knife wounds from punk shows & so much f'n more! NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!!! Also Touched On: Free from the CBC'...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 328 - Trever Keith (Face To Face, Icarus/Daedalus)

This week on the show, Damian goes face to face with the face of Face To Face: TREVER KEITH! Listen in as the two discuss going from being a late bloomer into punk to fronting one of SoCal punk's most iconic bands. Not to be missed & also don't miss the new Face To Face album "No Way Out But Through" dropping later this year on Fat Wreck Chords Also Touched On: Not getting punk at first Hearing Bad Religion and it clicking at 20 The Descendants and the best band Not digging t...

Apr 20, 20211 hr 15 min

Julien Baker is back!

Episode 327: JULIEN BAKER IS BACK! That's right, Julien returns to the show & we'll be damned if it’s not one of the best episodes ever! Listen in as the two discuss: Nirvana by algorithm, Punk/ Religious guilt, smashing guitars, the loneliness of playing solo & so much more!!! NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Also, don't miss Julien Baker's AWESOME "Little Oblivions" out NOW Matador! Also Touched On: The concession to pop culture The audacity of a phone call The writer/perfor...

Apr 15, 20212 hr 57 min

Episode 326 - Ari Katz (Lifetime, Beach Rats, Zero Zero, Enuf)

Well, we didn’t miss your birthday this year! Today on the show, Damian is joined by Lifetime’s legendary singer, ARI KATZ!! Damian is beside himself with joy as he talks with one of his favourite vocalists. Listen in as the two discuss: eating Taco Bell Hot Sauce for sustenance on tour, realizing people are trying to sing like you, having to walk away from music & so much more! This is NOT TO BE MISSED! Also Touched On: Hearing the Dead Kennedy on a non-punk mixtape “Do you have any punk re...

Apr 10, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode 325 - Jeff Gunnells (Cold As Life, H8Inc., Ramallah)

Few legends loom larger in punk than that of Detroit's COLD AS LIFE. Today on the show, Cold As Life's guitarist turned vocalist, JEFF GUNNELLS sits down with Damian to talk about the reality behind the infamy. From open warfare with the bouncers at Blondies, to checking Insane Clown Posse's egos at their first show and so much more; this is NOT TO BE MISSED. Pick up a copy of the Cold As Life's CLASSIC "Born To Land Hard", the record that redefined what is was to be &#34...

Apr 07, 20211 hr 1 min

Episode 324 - Dave Buick (The Go, Lost Kids, Italy Records, Third Man Records)

Detroit week continues on TOAP! Today on the show, the great DAVE BUICK of The Go & Italy Records comes to talk about the Garage side of the Rock City! Listen in as Dave & Damian discuss: collecting Touch & Go Records, the precursors to the White Stripes explosions, releasing one of the most valuable 7"s ever & so much more! Don't miss it!!! Also Touched On: The greatness of 80’s pop music Side two of the tape with U2 on the side one Dead Kennedys telling kids to steal ma...

Apr 06, 20211 hr 1 min

Episode 323 - Loren Molinare (The Dogs, Attack, Little Caesar)

Get ready for the greatest Rock & Roll story never told! Today on the show, Damian is joined by LOREN MOLINARE from The Dogs! Famous amongst punk collectors for their obscure & awesome records, The Dogs’ career is far more interesting & storied than any of the more well known counter parts. Listen in as Damian discusses one of the most fascinating careers in music with the guy who lived it. From playing with the likes of the MC5, Kiss & Van Halen to drinking with Bon Scott to clo...

Apr 02, 20211 hr 12 min

Episode 322 - Kathy Valentine (Go-Go's, Textones, The Violators)

You're going to go-go Go-Go's crazy for this episode! Today on the show, Damian is joined by the Go-Go's legend KATHY VALENTINE! As if being from a Hall Of Fame nominated band wasn't enough, Kathy is also: a Chiswick recording artist, an almost member of England's Girlschool & the founder of Austin, TX's first punk band The Violators!? Listen in as they discuss all of that & so much more! NOT TO BE MISSED & don't miss Kathy's FANTASTIC new book "Al...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 2 min

Episode 321 - Georgia Hardstark (My Favorite Murder)

Get siked Murderinos! My Favorite Murder's GEORGIA HARDSTARK is here!! That's right, one half of the true crime podcast juggernaut sits down with Damian to talk about her not always positive experiences in punk. From surviving the wrong crowd as a kid to claiming space & building your own world. This is NOT TO BE MISSED! Find My Favorite Murder at your favorite podcast store! Also Touched On: Bonding with your brother over Ween Meeting the Crusties Hating the OC Going to the Vandals ...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 22 min

Episode 320 - Liz Phair

LIZ PHAIR IS HERE!!! That's right, the iconic indie rock legend joins Damian on the show to talk punk! Listen in as they talk: making records as an autobiography, the music nerd paradise of Oberlin & how punk drove her to get on stage. NOT TO BE MISSED & don't miss Liz's new album "Soberish" dropping later this year on Chrysalis Records! Also Touched On: The importance of tapes Feeling welcomed by punk Expression over permission The Police, Madonna and The “Why Can’t ...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 4 min