

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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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

Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 16min
Chris Shiflett from Foo Fighters and No Use For A Name is here
Episode 477:It's a Germ's Burn reunion! Today on the show, Chris Shiflett from Foo Fighters is here Listen in as Damian is reunited with his tour buddy, and the man that gave him a Germ's Burn, to talk all things punk. From the tragic brilliance of RKL, to the beauty of the Mystic Records sound, to the first death of LA punk, to rise of the Epi-Fat era and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Chris' solo record: "Lost At Sea", out everywhere now!Also, don't miss Chris on tour... and with his other bandSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 30, 2023 • 1h 23min
Domenic Romeo from End Reign, Pulling Teeth and A389 Records is here
Episode 476:Malton Hardcore Lives! Domenic Romeo from A389 Records has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Dom to wax nostalgic about the heady days of late 90's Southern Ontario Hardcore and all things punk. From finding Madball, to watching hardcore legends play to empty rooms in Toronto, the cliquey vibe of TOHC, moving to Baltimore with a guitar and a dream, Jeff Perlin being the funniest man alive, hardcore catching up to you and so much more! Don't miss it!Also, don't miss End Reign's fantastic "The Way of All Flesh Is Decay", on Relapse RecordsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 40min
Jimmy G from Murphy's Law is here
Episode 475:Who's got the bong?! The great Jimmy G. from Murphy's Law has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of the greatest to ever do it, to talk mental health and punk. From nearly being in Kraut, to missing the elevator to Fear on SNL, to limo rides to Donahue, to dancing on stage with a chainsaw: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!Also, don't miss Jimmy and Murphy's Law celebrating 40 years of greatness this New Year's Eve; at The Kingsland in Brooklyn!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 20min
Kurt Vile is here
Episode 474:The childish prodigy is here! Today on the show, Kurt Vile finally comes to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with his tour buddy to talk being an outsider and all things punk. From the EpiFat years, to playing banjo shows at Philly's Stalag, to learning geopolitics from Propagandhi, to Gulcher Records, to fearing reprisals from J, to bonding over The Best Show, and loving The Sadies forever: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss Kurt Vile's awesome new "Back to Moon Beach" ep, available everywhere now!Also, don't miss Kurt on tour this March!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 23min
Dave Scott Schwartzman from Adrenalin O.D. is here
Episode 473:Get ready for more wacky hi-jinks of TOAP, because Dave from Adrenalin O.D. is here! Today on the show, Damian is joined by the drummer of AOD and author of the book "If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D." to talk about all things punk. Listen in as they discuss: the many scenes of NJ, the importance of Maximum Rock & Roll, the constant drug spectre in punk, the Feederz at the Gilman and so much more!! Don't miss it!!!Also, don't miss Dave's fantastic book: "If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D."; available everywhere now, from DiWulf Books Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy