Episode 456: They all go hand and hand through the punk life. Today on the show: Dave Rowntree from Blur is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of britpop's most interesting people, to discuss punk and the housing crises. From the Adverts coming to town, to the sounds of London's squatter scene, to being the first band on the internet, to building space programs, to working with a Disco Zombie, to 8 year old Damian drinking with Damon: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't m...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In celebration of the "Long Hot Punk Summer" film series at Hot Docs in Toronto, here is a repost of a conversation Damian had with the filmmakers of "Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché". DON'T MISS THE FILM'S TORONTO PREMIER SCREENING, JULY 22TH AT HOT DOCS! Get your tickets at Emission Records or here ! ALSO, Don't miss the Toronto Premier of the fantastic D.C. punk doc: Punk The Capitol, July 27th at Innes Town Hall. Get your tickets from Emission Records ! Support this p...
Jul 16, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 455: How much art can you take: because Chris Mars is here! Today on the show, Damian is joined by the former Replacements' drummer turned master painter for a discussion about how punk permeates every aspect to Chris’ approach. From the early days in Dog Breath, to partying too hard for Sam Kinison, to why to focus on the eyes and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don’t miss Chris’ new solo album: “The Average Album”, available here ! Also, don't miss Chris' amaz...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode: 454 Hide your bag of pancakes! This week on Turned Out A Punk, Kyle Kinane is here! Join Damian, as he sits down with the Chicago comedy legend, to discuss punk and comedy. From the rise of the Chicago Suburbs Scene, Crudos in the Walmart Art Museum, why comedy/punk shows don't work and so much more: this is not to be missed! Also, don't miss Kyle's hilarious new comedy special: "Shocks and Struts" , out now! Also, don't miss Kyle on tour ! Also, don't miss D...
Jul 07, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In celebration of the "Long Hot Punk Summer" film series at Hot Docs in Toronto, Damian sits down with Emissions Records' Dave KW (former vocalist of Oxbaker and Dirty BS) to discuss "American Hardcore". DON'T MISS THE SCREENING ON JULY 6TH AT HOT DOCS! Hosted by Damian and featuring a conversation with director/ producer Paul Rachman! Get you tickets at Emission Records or here ! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inqu...
Jul 05, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 453: Whether playing bass in Nothing or throwing dropkicks in Jesus Piece, Aaron Heard is a force! Join Damian as he sits down with the Jesus Piece vocalist to talk raising kids and punk. From the lead singer ego being heavier than amps, to hard partying on the road with Nothing, to having a first hand view of current hardcore explosion: don't miss this one! Don't miss Jesus Piece's "... So Unknown", out now on Century Media! Support this podcast at — https://redcircl...
Jun 28, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for some Girls' Germs and Bratmobiles, because Allison Wolfe is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Pacific Northwest music legend to talk punk, riot grrrl and the cultural shifts they create. From going to the punk party, to refusing to give Kurt the Vaselines singles, to the Danko Jones Connection, to the importance of Fifth Column, to Riot Grrrl changing academia, to singing in Metal Church: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also don't miss the return of Bratmobile, July 2 ...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Splits Vol 12: This is a Splits for the ages: Tommy Stinson and Jon Wurster return to the show! That’s right, TOAP MVP, Jon Wurster sits down with Damian to interview one of Jon's all-time music heroes: Tommy Stinson! THIS IS ONE FOR THE AGES! Don’t miss Tommy’s fantastic new solo album: “Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys In the Campfire - Wronger” ! Head over to tommystinson.com to grab vinyl and for upcoming tour dates! Don’t miss Jon on tour with Mountain Goats and Bob Mould ! You can also catch Jo...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's Conflict: American style! Today on the show, from Arizona's Conflict, Karen Allman is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary vocalist to discuss going from playing obo in a school band to fronting one of the first wave of American hardcore's most interesting bands. Jamming muzak with Hüsker Dü, the mental health/ punk correlation, The Feederz & Mighty Sphincter, Black Flag crashing on the floor, why aren't the Fastbacks bigger, hardcore changing for the b...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Splits Vol. 11: What brings people together more than punk and wrestling?! On this episode, we’re joined by independent wrestler Daniel Makabe (episode 386) and indie record impresario Gerard Cosloy (episodes 5 & 110)! Listen in as Damian sits down with the returning guests to discuss: beef, attempted murder by the Circle Jerks, and the Punk/Wrestling connection. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED Don't miss Gerard's fantastic radio show: "The Radio Hour That Feels Like Two Hours"! Ava...
May 19, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 450: Greg Norton is here! That's right: one third of one of Rock and Roll's greatest power trios is here to talk all things punk! From hanging in record stores waiting for punk, to the Suburbs being the Twin Cites' favourite band, to carving the circuit with Hüsker Dü, to being hated for going hardcore, to leaving music to become a chef, to coming back to touring with UltraBomb and so much more: this is not to be missed! Also, don't miss Greg Norton's new band: UltraB...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 449: Never mind Zach, here's Doni Blair! That's right, the other half of Sherman Texas' punkest siblings is here! After years of his brother Zach's appearances on the show, Doni gets a turn! Join Damian as he sits down with Doni to discuss: surviving Sherman and finding punk. From punk parental lessons, to the Denton/Dallas music explosion, to more on the Blair Brother's life changing friendship with professional wrestler MVP: don't miss this one! Also, don't ...
May 03, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Splits Vol. 10: That's right: Glen Matlock (Episode 248) and Jon Wurster (Episode 86, 217, etc.) return to the show, for a conversation Jon has been preparing his whole life for! Join Damian and Jon as they talk to Glen about: Rich Kids, fun times with Iggy Pop, Japan with Johnny Thunders and the burden of having been a teenage Sex Pistol. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss Glen's new solo album: "Consequences Coming"! Out everywhere April 28th, on Cooking Vinyl. Also,...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 448: Rejoice, Robert Trujillo is here! Join Damian as he sits down with Metallica's bass god to discuss growing up in the culture of punk. From the proto-punk power of Cheech and Chong, to backyard parties with Neighbourhood Watch, to lessons learned from Lulu, to the ever evolving world of Metallica: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, check local listings or click here for more information about the special April 13th global premier worldwide listening parties for Metallica's "...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 447: Fellow Cone-heads, rejoice! Jason "Cone" McCaslin is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Sum 41 bass player to discuss: shared history, working with DMX, lessons learned from Iggy Pop, the perils of finding success in music when you ate young and so much more: this is not be missed! Also, don't miss the Cone's Cave radio show! Listen live Sundays at 7pmEST. More information: https://www.therock.fm/index.php/cone-s-cave Also. don't miss Su...
Apr 07, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 446: You don't have to be Detective Mae Dunn to know this is going to be a good one: Sarah Burns is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his favourite TV villains (HTGAWM's Emily Sinclair) to discuss: the good, the bad and the ugly of growing up punk in Long Island and the disconnect it creates with her current Hollywood life. From dealing with anti-Riot Grrrl weirdos in Best Buy, to the importance of Cost and Revs, to Antischism being the world's g...
Mar 29, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Splits Vol 9: That's right: Tobi Vail (Episode 430) and Dale Crover (Episodes 36 and Episode 250) have returned! Two of punk's most influential drummers sit down with Damian to discuss growing up together and all things punk. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't miss Tobi on tour with Bikini Kill this spring! More info at bikinikill.com Also, don't miss Dale on The Melvin's 40th Anniversary tour! More info at themelvins.net And don't miss the Melvin's incredible new ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 445: Ditch your flares and shave your beard: Robyn Hitchcock is here! That's right, the legendary Soft Boy comes to Turned Out A Punk to discuss whether or not he was ever really a punk and so much more. Listen in as Damian talks to one of his favourite songwriters about: the sketchiness of Raw Records, still hunting for a copy of “I Could Puke”, Bushell vs Savage and tons of other goodness! THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't miss Robyn Hitchcock on his American tour starting ...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 444: Don't worry about the stormy weather or the roadblocks in our way: Santigold is here! Join Damian as he sits down with the Philly music legend to discuss mental health and punk. From meeting Chuck Treece at a school dance, to her journey into punk with Stiffed, Schoolly D is hardcore,lessons learned from touring with Bad Brains, people loving watching the rise & fall and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss Santigolds' awesome new "Spirituals&#...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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