
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

Feb 11, 2024 • 46min
TOAP Classic: FLAG, the former members of Black Flag, are here
TOAP CLASSIC #6 (RECORDED 24, 2023):Episode 90: FLAG (Keith Morris, Bill Stevenson, Chuck Dukowski & Dez Cadena) are here! .. and WACKED OUT on 'brownies. Join Damian for some post show CHAOS with punk godz.(Photo: Keith Morris talking with DOA's Joey Keithly, taken the night of the interview)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 19min
Jayson Green is back
Jayson Green is back in the TOAP Basement! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss: how Jayson's 2 years in Toronto eclipses Damian's 40 plus years, reuniting Orchid, aging in a young person's genre and so much more! Don't miss Jayson Green and The Jerk's new 12"; available now on DFA Records!Also, don't miss the Orchid reunion tour!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 18min
J Mascis and Fred Armisen are back
Get ready to celebrate friendship because J Mascis and Fred Armisen have returned to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with his buddies to talk all things punk! DON'T MISS IT!Also, don't miss J's fantastic new solo "What Do We Do Now" lp; out February 2, on SUB POP.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 30, 2024 • 53min
TOAP Classic: Laura Jane Grace is here
TOAP Classic #5 (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 2015)Episode 47:On this Turned Out A Punk, Damian gets a chance to finally have a conversation with Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace! Damian talks to Laura about the journey of a small town Florida DIY band who became one of the most significant Punk bands of the last 20 years... and the violent reaction it could sometimes elicit. Don't miss this one!Don't miss Laura Jane Grace's brand new "Hole In My Head" LP, out everywhere February 16th!Also, don't miss Laura on tour!Photo by Melanie KayeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 29min
Tony Foresta and Scotty Heath are here for a Brainsqueeze
Get ready to get Brainsqueezed!!!! Today on the show, Municipal Waste's Tony Foresta returns and he's brought along Tankcrimes Records CEO: Scotty Heath! Listen in as Damian sits down with his Tankcrimes Records Family to celebrate friendship and punk. From why touring with Tony is WAY more fun than touring with Damian, to Gwar being the world's greatest band, to prank calls to Eddie Money, to watching Ted with Travolta, to having a wet dreams on a punk legend's floor and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss Brainsqueeze Tour with: Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat & Scotty! Coming to a town near you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 18min
TOAP Classic: Lars Frederiksen is here
TOAP Classic #4 (RECORDED JULY 1, 2016):Episode 89:This week we’re hangin’ out with Lars down on podcast street because Rancid's LARS FREDERIKSEN is on Turned Out A Punk!!! Join Damian as he sits down with a punk legend to talk about going from seeing DOA and Black Flag at 10 to playing in the UK Subs and fucking it up, to changing the face of popular music forever. THIS IS ONE FOR THE AGES!(The photo for this episode is of the shirt that Lars signed for Damian, back in 1995 [as discussed on the show])Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 12min
Aaron Melnick from Die Hard, Integrity and Nuclae is here
Episode 480:It's A Double time! Today on the show: Aaron Melnick is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary guitar player to talk punk and the "primitive" approach to music. From punk starting in Clevo, to the power of Peace Corpse, to False Hope laying a foundation, to straight edge splitting the scene, to the greatness of St. Valentine Records and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Nuclae's FANTASTIC "Bringing Out The Beast" lp; available from Rebirth Records nowAlso, find Nuclae on bandcampSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 15, 2024 • 58min
TOAP Classic: Fat Mike is here
TOAP Classic #3:Recorded August 2015 in Daryl's apartment above the Bovine:Fat Mike and Damian sit down for the first time, fully medicated on their respective medications, to talk punk.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 50min
Nick Harmer from Death Cab For Cutie is here
Episode 479:You're just in time to help put the punk in punktual because Death Cab For Cuties' Nick Harmer has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as he sits down with Damian to discuss the military brat to punk pipeline and so much more! From punx subverting a school surveillance program, to learning about Lagwagon from Ben, to why Pearl Jam are the Lawful good Grateful Dead, to touring the holy ground of the Dischord house: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!Also, don't miss Death Cab For Cutie's new acoustic version of "Asphalt Meadows", available everywhere now!Also, don't miss Death Cab For Cutie on tour with the Postal Service, starting in spring!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 17min
Steve Martin from Agnostic Front, FUs and Nasty Little Man PR is here
Episode 478:Hello Nasty, where you been? Today on the show, Steve Martin from Nasty Little Man is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former Agnostic Front and Straw Dogs guitarist to talk about all things punk and beyond! From sneaking out to see shows in the city, the dangers of 80's LES, being on both sides of the Boston/ New York divide, Agnostic Front as a family, John Silva's punk roots, hardcore: the lean years, the connection to Slick Rick The Ruler and so much more! Don't miss this one!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy