
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

Jun 7, 2025 • 29min
TOAP CLASSIC Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst are here
TOAP CLASSIC #36 (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

May 26, 2025 • 1h 28min
RIP Sacha Jenkins
Sacha was a force of nature that changed the worlds of hardcore and hip-hop forever with his influence. Whether it was putting out zines and magazines, or making documentaries or subverting TV, or playing in hardcore bands, Sacha was a legendary person and a creative giant. We were honoured to have him as a guest on this show. Our thoughts are with his bandmates, friends and family. RIP Sacha Jenkins 1971-2025Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 22, 2025 • 1h 38min
Raghunath Ray Cappo from Youth Of Today and Shelter is here
Me, you, TOAP Crew; Raghunath "Ray" Cappo has come to the podcast! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Youth Of Today and Shelter vocalist to talk: the secular religion of punk. From the infamous final Maximum Rock & Roll interview, to why it's SSD over Dischord, to sharing an apartment with members of Nausea and YDL and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! GO!!!!!Don't miss Raghunath with Shelter and Youth Of Today or anything else he is doing!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 16, 2025 • 1h 60min
Kurt Bloch from Fastbacks is here
Please, make a wish; it's your birthday because Kurt Bloch has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Fastbacks' legend to talk all things punk! From the true origins of Seattle punk, to the devolution Mentors, to booking the first Guns 'N' Roses show and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, listen to The Fastbacks, love The Fastbacks, live for The Fastbacks.,Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 16, 2025 • 1h 25min
I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE
(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 Redd Kross episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 7, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Redd Kross Documentary Spectacular
We may have been born innocent but we ain't anymore: Redd Kross' McDonald Bros. and, director of "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story", Andrew Reich have all come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the three to discuss: the butt move that may have cost Steven his job in Zwan, the Coachella pot connection, Jeff finally forgiving the Circle Jerks, starting a new beef with Tarantino and so much more! DON'T YOU DARE MISS THIS ONERENT "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" NOW!!!!!!!!!GO SEE REDD KROSS ON TOUR AND BUY THEIR RECORDS!!!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 30, 2025 • 2h 14min
Jensen Ward from Iron Lung is here
Marching through the doldrums? Well, have no fear because Jensen Ward has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with one half of Iron Lung to talk punk and try to achieve some level of North American Gob Unity. From maybe seeing 7 Seconds at the state fair, to Zoinks playing the high school, to the preschool years of the Punk Rock MBA, to Gehenna being too scary for Europe, to wrestling with Gauze and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Iron Lung awesome new record: "Adapting//Crawling", out now!Also, buy everything on Iron Lung RecordsAlso, check here for all other Iron Lung needsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 23, 2025 • 59min
Billy Idol is here
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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy