Episode 443: Start screaming because Marissa Paternoster is on here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Screaming Females vocalist/guitarist to talk punk and jam bands. From forced Phish listening sessions, to New Jersey having it, to the architecture of DIY and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Screaming Females' brand new lp: "Desire Pathway", on Don Giovani Records! Available everywhere now! Head to Screamingfemales.com for tour dates and more! Thank ...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Episode 442: ALEXISONFIRE week concludes with a bang: Wade is back! Join Damian as he sits down with Dooms Children's, Black Lung's and Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil to catch up and talk: punk, the Grateful Dead's place in the universe, healing with friends and more! Don't miss it! Also, don't miss Alexisonfire's "Otherness"! In stores, now!! Thank you to Creem Magazine for sponsoring this podcast! Head to Creem.com for subscriptions, the incredible archive and ...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min
Episode 441: IT'S ALEXISONFIRE WEEK ON TURNED OUT A PUNK!! Kicking it off with the only member of the band that has yet to appear on the show: Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss Burlington Ontario's rich music history and punk. From Rainbow Butt Monkeys becoming Finger Eleven, to Trunk's greatness, to "TJon Wurster Theory of Working With Different Song Writers" to Hoodrat with MDC in a field and so much more: d...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode 440: It's an (Orthodox) Tankcrimes Day miracle!! Chris Elder is on Turned Out A Punk! Join Damian as he sits down with the legendary vocalist and label head to discuss punk and the history behind the mystery of one of hardcore's greatest bands. From growing up punk in Inglewood, to the perfection of the Pessimiser discography, to No Comment's concept record, to the genius of Oingo Boingo, to the greatness of California's Nausea and so much more! DON'T MISS THIS ONE He...
Feb 06, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Episode 439: PUNK IS FOR THE YOUTH! Today on Turned Out A Punk one of punk's brightest young lights: The Linda Lindas are here! Listen as Damian sits down for a short, chaotic, awesome conversation with the teen punk sensations. From growing up punk, to Alice Bag's influence, to Tony Adolescent being the best, to feeling out of step with your generation: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss The Linda Lindas' fantastic new album: "Growing Up"! Available everywhere on ...
Jan 31, 2023•36 min
Splits Vol. 8: Punk's greatest siblings return to Turned Out A Punk with a vengeance! Listen in as Damian and the Redd Kross Bros. sit down to discuss all things punk. From being the first ones out of the SST cult, to going to see the Go-Gos with the Descendents, to the beef with the Circle Jerks, to which Black Flag singer was really the best, to Pat Smear passing on the Chilli Peppers, to Frank Zappa, to record store poops and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!! Also, don't miss a...
Jan 24, 2023•2 hr 49 min
Episode 438: ON THE GROUND, FACEDOWN, WIDE AWAKE! Today on the Turned Out A Punk, Bobby from 16 is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with a member of one of his all-time favourite bands! They discuss all things punk including the mystery of 16. From skating with legends as a 6 year old, to Redd Kross being the worlds greatest band, to touring with Slayer, to the Pushead bump, to the greatness of Chris Pessimiser: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Also, don't miss 16's awesome "Into Dust&...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Episode 437: Pass the Mighty Taco, we think we're Commander Tom! This week on Turned Out Punk we are joined by two of Tuffalo's hardest: Dan Licata and Joe Pera! Listen in as Damian sits down with two hilarious comedians to talk about punk, pain and The Red Green Show. From pooping down a lane at a bowling ally in the name of art, to Jackass auditions gone wrong, to the Goo Goo Dolls, to trolling Elon Musk to his face at SNL: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Don't miss Dan & Joe on tour...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Episode 436: Wipe those tears off your Gore-tex, Graham Sayle is here! Join Damian as he sits down with the High Vis vocalist to talk punk, poseurs and Pot Noodle Pyramid. From scouser ribbings, to Brit-pop's pervasiveness, to building a scene & remembering who was there and so much more! Don't miss it! Don't miss High Vis' fantastic "Blending" LP, OUT NOW on Dais Records Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode 435: How does one retire from music? Damian sits down with one-time Deadly Snake, Max McCabe-Lokos to find out just that. Listen in as one of the greatest front-people Toronto ever produced talks about punk, why Toronto sucks/rules and knowing it was time to walk away... forever? From the classic Classics Studios, to the world changing legacy of 5 Arlington, to the legendary Dan Burke, to the endless beefs of The Deadly Snakes: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Support this podcast at — https://...
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 52 min
Episode 434: Pop icon Tiffany is here! That's right, Damian sits down the legendary singer to talk about: punk, country and wrestling! Listen as the two discuss: being discovered by the great Hoyt Axton, touring with Jerry Lee Lewis & Little Richard, wrestling Butter Bean and so much more!!! Don't miss Tiffany's brand new album: Shadows! More information at tiffanytunes.com Also, grab a shirt for this podcast at turnedoutapunk.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/t...
Dec 19, 2022•35 min
Episode 433: There's a Pinkus among us! This week on Turned Out A Punk: JD Pinkus returns to bring us good tidings and punk. Having first appeared with the Melvins on episode #36, JD comes back to talk with Damian and fill in some blanks. Listen in as the two discuss: drugs, guns, sex, the GG Allin of the South, Butthole Surfers vs. REM, Ru Paul being the best, the inability to have a reunion and so much more! DON'T MISS THIS! Also, don't miss JD's solo album: "Fungus Shui...
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 43 min
Hamish Kilgour was one of the greatest to ever do it. Love and positivity to his family, friends and anyone that loved him. 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...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Episode 432: One of us, one of us! This Fool's Chris Estrada is here and he came to play! This week on the show Damian is joined by the star and creator of one of his favourite TV shows to talk all things punk. It turns out that Chris is a big fan of TOAP and has come prepared to go. From being neighbours with Despise You, to gangbangers calling you "Marilyn Manson", to choosing a side in the Bikini Kill/NoFX beef, to hanging with Ian at the Dischord house, to the punk divide in come...
Nov 24, 2022•2 hr 54 min
Episode 431: Don't go back home just yet, Stephanie Phillips is right here! Today on Turned Out A Punk, the author and Big Joanie frontperson stops by to talk punk and DIY. Join Damian as he sits down with one of his favourite music writers to talk: American alternative being UK mainstream, the importance of the forgotten histories, Rachel Aggs' genius, "who the hell are those guys" core and so much more! Don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Big Joanie's fantastic ne...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Splits Vol 7: For the first time in four years, Walter is back! What better way to celebrate Walter Schreifels' fourth appearance on the show than by inviting Jayson Green to join the party?! Listen in as Damian sits down with the two returning guests to discuss: calling Ian MacKaye about producing "Start Today", NY with David Blaine / Harmony Korine or Vegas with Chris Angel / Jonathan Davis, staying with Poly Styrene, dodging GG Allin's poop banana in Hated and so much more!!! ...
Nov 13, 2022•2 hr 7 min
Episode 430: Who's ready for a riot?! Bikini Kill's Tobi Vail is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his heroes to discuss: hardcore, grunge, riot grrrl and all things punk. From having punk rock parents, to the cult of the Melvins, to Olympia's beef with Black Flag, to witnessing punk's breaking from both sides of the divide; DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! Also, don't miss Bikini Kill on tour! More info at bikinikill.com Also, don't miss the new Girlsperm's...
Nov 03, 2022•3 hr 11 min
Episode 429: Where's Popeye?!? 'Cause we're blowing the lid off "The French Touch/ Punk Connection"! Today on the show, Damian sits down with Phoenix's Thomas Mars to talk about all things punk! From the importance of French New Wave, to Amelie being trash, to skinhead violence, to the secret punk histories of: Phoenix, Air, Daft Punk and more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't miss Phoenix's fantastic new album: Alpha Zulu. Available everywhere November 4th! ...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Episode 428: It's time for Alec MacKaye! That's right, the DC legend returns to the show to talk: punk, hardcore and beyond! From the older MacKaye sister that brought the punk. to the influence of the original DC Trench Mouth, to Half-Japanese being the true punks, to the religion of Dischord, to forming Hammered Hulls, to mom loving The Cramps and so much more; DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! Also. don't miss Hammered Hulls' fantastic new "Careening" lp! Out October 28 on Dis...
Oct 20, 2022•3 hr 59 min
Episode 427: Give my regards to South Street; Tony Pointless is here! Join Damian as he sits down with the R.A.M.B.O. frontperson to catch up and examine the theatrical predilections of Philly punk and hardcore. From DIY venue washroom nightmares, to taking a joke on Tragedy as far as it will go, record collecting correlation to mental health and so much more: join us for the longest Turned Out A Punk ever! Also, check out R.A.M.B.O.'s fantastic new record:" Defy Extinction", out of ...
Oct 13, 2022•3 hr 5 min
Episode 426: Autry is back! Join Damian as he sits down with his friend Autry Fulbright II to discuss: leaving ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, and walking away from band life, only to come back and join OFF!. From return to touring gratitude, to creative motivation, to Mr.Beast's potential Mogwai super fandom: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss OFF!'s brand new lp "Free LSD", out now on Fat Possum Records!!! Also, don't miss OFF! on tour this fall! Mo...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Episode 425: It's TOAP Vs. the Greatest of All Time because Eric Bachmann and Matt Gentling, from the legendary Archers Of Loaf, are here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the two and discusses: punk in Asheville, why majors never made sense, the tape scene, DMT and Florida punk, two versions of a fatherly discussion about the Circle Jerks and so much more! Don't miss this one!!! Also, don't miss Archers Of Loaf's first album in 24 years: "Reason In Decline". Out everyw...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Episode 424: Alright Squadies, time for Turned Out A Punk! Today on the show, Damian is joined by a songwriter beloved by his whole family: Nerf Herder’s Parry Gripp! Listen in as the two discuss: the journey from hearing the Ramones on Dr. Demento as a kid to collaborating with him Weird Al on a song. The all too short ride to the top, Weezer’s tenuous punk connections, hoagie anthems for Wawa, the power of “It’s Raining Tacos”, writing the themes for Buffy the Vampire, Superhero Squad and more...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Episode 423: Better get your, better get your, better get your THOUGHTS STRAIGHT! Today on the show, one of the greatest to ever do it, Tim Barry is here! Listen in as Damian goes from punisher to peer and gets to chat with one of his favourite frontpeople about all things punk. From mystery french punk bands, to the end of regionalism, to the lessons Chumbawamba taught us: this is not to be missed!!!! Also, don't miss Tim's fantastic new album: "Spring Hill". Out now! More info ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Episode 422: Seeing the Ramones thousands of times is a fantasy for more people but for Monte Melnick: it was his reality for 20 plus years. Join Damian as he sits down with Ramones' Tour manager and co-author of the essential "On Tour With The Ramones" book to dig deep on the Ramones and their archetypal role in punk. From the pre-band glam days, to the two sides of Johnny, to the adverse effects of the tempo and volume on Joey's health, to why you should never lend mics to Suic...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Episode 421: The doctor is in the house! Today on the show, the doctor of rock, Clem Burke is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary drummer to discuss witnessing the birth of punk first hand and the journey that led him to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. From being caught in the middle of the Patti Smith/Blondie divide, to his brief time as Elvis Ramone, to producing power pop classics, to Iggy's love of a bad show: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Also, don't miss the wildly...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Episode 420: Today on T.O.A.P., it’s the notorious C.H.O.! That’s right, comedy legend Margaret Cho comes to the show to talk about punk! Listen in as Margaret and Damian sit down and chat about the journey from Rock Against Reagan shows to discussing film with John Woo and Chow Yun Fat. Foiling a theft of GG Allin art, the witchy powers of the McDonald Bros, Answer Me! being the gift that keeps on giving and so much other goodness: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don’t miss Margaret on tour thi...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Episode 419: Never mind Reflex, forget Montana, worry not about Adolescent and who's Candena?! Because the great Tony Bee is here! That's right, the legendary singer of the Adolescents and the man of 1000 punk names is on the show today to talk about being a punk lifer. Listen in as Damian sits down with Tony to discuss his journey. From the origins of LA punk, to being on both sides of the LA punk/hardcore divide, to a shoot out at the Pig Children house, to using education to avoid dru...
Aug 18, 2022•2 hr 16 min
Gord Lewis was a guitar hero, Canadian music icon and punk rock innovator. As a member of Teenage Head, he was one of the very first to pick up the banner of punk in Canada and changed the course of music in the country forever. Join Damian and Chris O'Toole as they celebrate one of their favourite bands and remember the humble greatness of Gord Lewis. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...
Aug 11, 2022•37 min
Episode 418: One of the greatest to ever wield the four strings is on Turned Out A Punk! Today on the show, Alexisonfire’s bass monster Chris Steele is here to talk punk. Listen in as he and Damian sit down and have their first in depth conversation after nearly 20 years of knowing each other. From the influence of Iggy Pop, to the struggles that come from growing up in a touring band, to walking away from music only to return with a profoundly different sense of self: this is not to be missed! ...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min
