Turned Out A Punk

TOAP CLASSIC #9 (RELEASED MARCH 17, 2016)Episode 70:WHAT A WEEK?!? On this Turned Out A Punk, Damian takes Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters on a journey back through his legendary and yet under-celebrated punk past. Hear how one of the world most famous rock musicians once had to adhere to the strict wardrobe demands of a straight edge band and more amazingness!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 484:We're going to need a 70th love song because The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson have come to TOAP! Listen in as the three have a lively conversation about: what is and what isn't punk and how it's all just BS anyway. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!Also, don't miss the 25th Anniversary edition of The Magnetic Fields' all-time classic "69 Love Songs", on Merge Records.Also, don't miss The Magnetic Fields on tour playing all 69 songs!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP CLASSIC #8Not one but two appearances from AFI/ Son Of Sam/ Blaqk Audio/ Dreamcar/ XTRMIST's Davey Havok!Find Davey's writing on his Substack!Catch AFI on tour this summer!Check out Blaqk Audio!Episode 76 (RELEASED April 24, 2016):TWO ARE SPEAKING, IT IS FUN, Damian is joined by AFI’s Davey Havok. Sit back as he and Damian detail Davey's journey from hardcore kid to music icon. Also, listen in as Davey and Damian break down a pivotal moment in both of their lives: THE AFI RIOT!Episode 82 (RELEASED June 4, 2016)IT IS A REAL DEAL PART 2!!!! This week Damian is joined by a returning Davey Havok for a lovely after dinner chat! Join the two friends as they continue their discussion of punk and music. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 483:The king of jeans is here! Pissed Jeans' Matt Korvette has come to TOAP. Listen in as Damian sits down with his long time friend for their first ever actual conversation! From the Epi-Fat influence on Pissed Jeans, to Ultimate Warriors culture clashing with Orchid, to the rise of Indie Wrestling to the fall of hipster hardcore: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also don't miss Pissed Jeans' phenomenal new record: "Half-Divorced", now available everywhere, on Sub PopSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 482:Triple threat Devon Ross is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Devon to discuss: music, acting and punk. From growing up with a guitar hero dad, to trying to figure out what language the Ramones were singing in, to Devon's LA Hardcore Connection, to the importance of The Smell, to what does "it girl" even mean and so much more: listen now!Also, check out Devon's new "Oxford Gardens" ep, available everywhere now, from Ecstatic PeaceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 481:In celebration of the Toronto premier of the Detroit Hardcore documentary, Mikey Pittbull has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his inspirations as a vocalist to talk all things punk/hardcore. From the terror of Boom & The Legion Of Doom, to separating the romanticism from the reality of Detroit, to the genius of John Brannon, to xPotbullx, to the Pittbull/ICP/Esham/Kid Rock Connection and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss the FREE Toronto Premier of "Dope, Hookers and Pavement: The Real and Imagined History Of Detroit Hardcore" documentary; this Sunday (February 25) at 7pm, at Innis Town Hall!Also, pick up a copy of the Blu-ray HERESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Spiral Heads Takeover continues, as Jim Carroll comes to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Hope Conspiracy and A-Team guitarist to talk growing up in the unique world of Boston area hardcore and all things punk. From local-only understating of Sam Black Church, to the early '00s hardcore renaissance, to the rise of modern hardcore, to forming Pure Love with Frank Carter and so much more: don't miss this! Also, don't miss Spiral Heads' awesome new "Til I'm Dead" LP; available everywhere February 23, on Academy Fight Songs/ Trash CasualAlso, don't miss The Hope Conspiracy's fantastic "Confusion/Chaos/Misery" Lp, out now on DeathwishSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Me, you, Spiral Heads Crew! Spiral Heads' Simon Doom returns to the Turned Out A Punk with, the producer of their new record and TOAP perennial favourite: Walter Schreifels! Listen in as the three friends talk: trying to be normal, straight edge, crust, New York states of mind, Nirvana, and so much more!Don't miss Spiral Heads' awesome new "Til I'm Dead" LP; available everywhere February 23, on Academy Fight Songs/ Trash CasualAlso, don't miss Walter on tour now with Rival Schools and in the spring with Quicksand Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP CLASSIC #7 (RELEASED JANUARY 27, 2016)Episode 64:The definition of a classic: WWE Superstar MVP makes his first appearance on the show and it is a doozy! From gangs to casino boat heists to prison to superstardom: this is one of the most incredible stories ever told on the show. Plus, riding in cars with skinheads, hearing Nirvana behind bars, getting hired by Kimbo Slice, forever beefing with Ian MacKaye AND MORE. The episode that started it all!Find MVP on instagram hereWatch the episode of The Wrestlers with MVP hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming right on thru to you: Jennifer Finch from L7 is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the punk legend for one of the all time conversations on this show. From loving the hardcore takeover of LA punk, to the difference & similarities between Ian & Fat Mike, to the pre-L7/ Hole/ Babes In Toyland band and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss L7's "Cooler Than Mars" ep, the 30th Anniversary edition of "Bricks Are Heavy" or L7 on tour; more information here!Also, for more Jennifer: check here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy