

Turned Out A Punk
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!
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!
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Dec 10, 2025 • 2h 21min
I Heard They Stream Live 12
(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 Cold World recent trip to Flyover Fest and then do the "Three Things In My Room" segment!Then Woj splits and Damian is joined by Trust Records' Joe Nelson (ex-Ignite) to discuss: SNFU reissues, briefly working at Victory and Insted tour stories!I LOVE YOU, MAN! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 33min
Brent and Marc Belke from SNFU and Wheat Chiefs are here
Marc and Brent are here! That’s right, Marc and Brent Belke have finally come to TOAP. Listen in as Damian sits down with the SNFU legends to talk the greatness of Moe Berg and all things punk. From hard times for Crude City Punks, to taking over the town, to touring in the lean years, to watching it all nearly burn down, to figuring out if Chi really did punch Jason Priestley in face and so much more: don’t miss this one!Also, don't miss the reissue of SNFU's classic ".. And No One Else Wanted to Play"!Also, don't miss Brent and Marc appearing at the SNFU Exhibition Launch Party at the Punk Rock Museum this Friday!Also, don't miss the chance to get a guided tour of the Museum from the Belke Bros. on Friday and SaturdaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 26, 2025 • 4h 13min
Mike IX from Eyehategod is here
THE NEW LONGEST EPISODE! Praise god, Mike IX from Eyehategod has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his favourite vocalists ever to talk NOLA and all things punk. From being the youngest kid on the NO scene, to punk as family, to getting busted with the Misfits in a graveyard, to the ballad of the guy that Black Flag didn’t pick, to losing everything in Hurricane Katrina, to almost dying, to surviving, to thriving and so much more: don’t miss one of the greatest episodes ever with one of the greatest to ever do it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 19, 2025 • 2h 26min
Graeme MacKinnon from Home Front is here
Let's celebrate friendship because Graeme MacKinnon from Home Front has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down to chat with his long-term friend about Can-con and all things punk! From past hangs, to wild times at the D-Beat Bunker, to the greatness of Inepsy, to the punk rock roots of 90s Canrock, to Chris Murphy ruling and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Graeme and Home Front's amazing new album: "Watch It Die", available now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 30min
Leo Fitzpatrick from Kids and The Wire is here
The KIDS had their say because Leo Fitzpatrick has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the actor, DJ and all around cultural force to talk all things punk. From going to the Brooklyn Banks for the first time, to being intimidated by ABC NO RIO, to making KIDS, to escaping to London, to the pre-Meet Me In The Bathroom NY and so much more: don't miss this one!!!Also, don't miss anything Leo is involved in!Also, check out Public Access!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
Fletcher from Pennywise is here
Hold your feelings, hide your fear, don't look around, don't turn around: Fletcher Dragge is here! That's right, Pennywise's not so gentle giant has come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary guitarist to talk all things punk. From being an "outdoor" kid, to fighting jocks, to Green Day not being better than him, to hunting rockstars for sport, to fighting cops, to catching an unprovoked beatdown from Rollins and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONEAlso, don't miss Fletcher with Pennywise on "Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead", out now!Also, don't miss Pennywise on tour!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 3, 2025 • 2h 17min
I Heard They Stream Live 11
(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 Don Devore episode, Hardlore's Best Band of 90's Hardcore brackets, Can-Rock and so much more!. Plus, the "Three Things In My Room" segment!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 24min
Moe Berg from The Pursuit Of Happiness and Modern Minds is here
You’re an adult now because Moe Berg has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Canadian music legend to talk about the first wave of prairie punk and beyond. From playing biker picnics, to the Modern Minds/ Hi-Fi’s/ Pointed Sticks tour, to the origins of SNFU, to The Pursuit Of Happiness’ Much Music breakthrough and so much more: don’t miss this one!Also, don't miss Moe playing with The Pursuit Of Happiness or The Trans Canada Highwayman!Also, grab The Pursuit Of Happiness' official bootleg: "It's Been Too Much Fun: Live In Concert 1990", available from Murderecords!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 39min
Don DeVore from Frail and Ink And Dagger is here
We’re knocking on your window because Don DeVore has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Frail and Ink And Dagger legend to talk real vampires and all things punk. From misunderstanding Lifetime at Middlesex, to the origins of Straight Edge Means I’m Better Than You, to being in Rain On The Parade, to raining on people’s parades in Ink and Dagger and so much more: DON’T MISS THIS!Pre-order your Ink & Dagger reissues and merch from Trust Records NOW!!Also, Don't miss Don playing in Frail and grab from Frail merch from NumeroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 15, 2025 • 54min
Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys is back
The gang's all here... again! Ken Casey has come back to TOAP! Listen in as he and Damian talk more punk and politics. From the state of the world, to the band being bigger than any one person, to Fletcher snatching Kid Rock's chains, to staying neutral in the Boston vs NY beef and so much more: don't miss it!Also, don't miss Ken and Dropkick Murphys new lp: "For The People" and catch them on TOUR!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


