
Turned Out A Punk
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!
Latest episodes

Jul 1, 2025 • 44min
Pelle Almqvist from the Hives is here
Hate to say told you so but Pelle form the Hives is here! Listen as Damian and Pelle meet up thirteen years to the day since their last encounter to talk Swedish Punk. From Mom supporting Happy Farm, to Trall vs. Kang, to the New Bomb Turks ruling, to being inadvertent pawns in Vince's evil and so much more: don't miss this.Also don't miss the Hives' brand new single: "Paint A Picture"!Also, don't miss the new Hives album "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives", out August 29th.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 28, 2025 • 2h 18min
I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 4
(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself)Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind NIck Woj discuss the recent Kyle Mooney and Dave Davies episodes but wind up mainly arguing over music.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 24, 2025 • 52min
Dave Davies from The Kinks is here
Grab your razorblades and start slashing your speaker cones because Dave Davies has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with The Kinks' guitar god to talk about helping to create and loving punk! From hanging with Jayne County, to The Jam vs Van Halen, to the greatness of Mick McManus, to getting booked by John Wayne Gacy, to some people just not getting The Kinks and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also don't miss the fantastic finale volume of The Kinks' anthology series: "The Journey Part 3"! Covering the bands' amazing 1977-84 period ("the punk years"), it's hand selected by Dave and co. and available everywhere July 11!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 21, 2025 • 2h 1min
TOAP CLASSIC Jeff Cannonball is here
PLEASE SUPPORT MILO, SAM & JEFF CANNONBALL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED!Click on the link above and help out one the sweetest human beings on earth. F**K ALSAlso, don't miss NJ wrestling coming together for Jeff at Cannonball Fest!Also, don't miss this awesome benefit compilation featuring some of Jeff's awesome bands!Also, grab one of these awesome shirts!Jeff Cannonball is an East Coast Wrestling and Hardcore legend! Here are his first two appearances on the show:Episode 105 - RECORDED 2016/08/11Live in Philly - RECORDED 2016/14/12Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 17, 2025 • 51min
Kyle Mooney aka Kyle M formerly of Saturday Night Live is here
Are you ready to get real?! Kyle M (once known as Kyle Mooney) has come to TOAP and it don''t get much realer than that! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former SNL cast member to get serious about his new record "The Real Me". From the Daniel Johnston influence, to being the weirdest artist on Stones Throw, to getting Warped Tour wasted, to the lasting trauma of middle school showers and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE.Also, don't miss Kyle's awesomely puzzling new album "The Real Me", available everywhere now!Also, don't miss Kyle on tour, coming to a town near you (if you live in or around very specific US and Canadian cities)!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 40min
I Heard They Stream Live 3: This is for Jeff Cannonball
PLEASE SUPPORT MILO, SAM & JEFF CANNONBALL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED!Click on the link above and help out one the sweetest human beings on earth.F**K ALS(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself)Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind Nick Woj discuss the Martin Wong and Tim Singer episodes of TOAP, Also, Turnstile, the golden age of magazines, the cool Victory releases, Hatebreed causing the merging of hardcore and metal and so much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 28min
Tim Singer from Deadguy is here
No more messages because Tim Singer has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Deadguy vocalist to discuss: zines, band logos and all things punk. From Brannon vs Rollins style, to designing $1000 shirts as a kid, to Born Against/Sick Of It All beef, to Deadguy being on Victory, to Youth Crew following you and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss Tim and Deadsguy's awesome new LP: "Near-Death Travel Services" Lp, coming June 27thSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
TOAP CLASSIC Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst are here
TOAP CLASSIC #35 (RECORDED January 21, 2019):HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEVERS AND MIRRORS!!!!We are celebrating the 25 years of Bright Eyes' classic record (one of producer Tristan's all-time favourites) by re-sharing Conor's first appearance on the show, along with his Better Oblivion Community Center bandmate: Phoebe Bridgers!Don't miss the 25th anniversary re-recording of "A Song To Pass The Time"Episode 199-This week on Turned Out A Punk, it is a celebration as PHOEBE BRIDGERS & CONOR OBERST come on to celebrate the release of Better Oblivion Community Center! So sit back as Damian gets two different perspectives on a punk journey that ultimately led to the recording of this record. Can You Believe it? ONE FOR THE AGES!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 35min
Martin Wong from Giant Robot is here
Rad dads unite, Martin Wong has come to TOAP! Today on the show, Damian is joined by one half of his beloved Giant Robot Magazine to talk: publishing, parenting and punk. From letting Green Day crash at your house, to Zach De La Rocha's burden, to a cameo from Eloise from the Linda Lindas and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Martin's contributions in RazorcakeAlso, don't miss anything Giant Robot related Also, don't miss the Linda Lindas on tourSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 29, 2025 • 2h 30min
I Heard They Stream Live 2 w/ Jerry A and Ray Ahn
(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself)Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind Nick Woj discuss the Kurt Bloch and Ray Cappo episodes of TOAP, before being joined by friends of the show, the GODS: Poison Idea's Jerry A. and Hard-Ons' Ray Ahn!Don't miss Hard-Ons featuring Jerry A. on the road now with Melvins and Napalm Death!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy