Turned Out A Punk

Episode 378: What happens when heroes become friends? Find out today as Damian sits down with one of his, The Hard-Ons’ RAY AHN & quickly realises that they are birds of a feather. Listen in as the two discuss their shared passions of punk & record collecting. From AC/DC playing earth shatteringly loud at the local park, to power erasing signed records, to confronting hate with humour, to why Jerry A should have thrown Mick Harvey off that boat & so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!  Also, don’t miss The Hard-Ons’ latest awesome LP, “I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken” on Cheersquad Records!  Also, check out the latest LP by Ray’s other fantastic band: Nunchukka Superfly’s, “The Aussie Exorcism (Nah Mate, You Can't Punch A Ghost)” on Tym Records! Also, head over to turnedoutapunk.com & grab a shirt for this podcast! Also Touched On: The various species and sub-species of record collectors Australian love for hard rock Getting the SexPistols single from a friend who didn’t like it “No one bought Tartus  Beautifully instructional The Ramones and the Saints seal the deal AC/DC playing in the park The influence of the volume on kids in the 70s Accidentally erasing Kym Bradshaw’s signature (I’m) Stranded: the real Australian National Anthem Record Collections not as places of enjoyment Having to deal with Racists  Confronting Nazis with humour   The Celibate Rifles The Slugfuckers They not-so-good ol’ days The Asshole Roster System being in The Victims Seeing Gauze in ’89 Touring Japan with Snuff and Sean ‘Fat Bob’ Forbes & TONS MORE GOODNESS BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 377: Your eyes are not deceiving you: JEFF TWEEDY is here! The songwriter, author, record producer & Wilco frontman stops by the show to talk punk! Join Damian as he sits down with Jeff to discuss: the legend of Max Load, when punk misses the mark completely, arguing with Gerard Cosloy outside of CBGBs about ad copy, audiences waiting for Jimmy Buffet covers & so much more!!  THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Don't miss the reissue of Jeff's "Chelsea Hotel" soundtrack & the deluxe edition of "Love Is The King" coming soon! ALSO, don't forget to subscribe to Jeff's newsletter here: https://jefftweedy.substack.com/subscribe We’re getting down to the last few TURNED OUT A PUNK T-Shirts. Get over to www.turnedoutapunk.com & get one before they’re gone! Also Touched On: Punk on tv in ’77 Local legends Max Load The bad scary punk dudes Punk’s most infamous poor taste “joke” band The Johnny Appleseeds of Punk A million dollar comic collection The sketchiness of First Wave Mid-West Punk Ultraman Drunks With Guns “Where do they get these punk clothes?!” The beauty of the Spanish Swing Scene Fool Face were a New Wave band The Stray Cats before the codification Culture Shock on acid The Dazzling Kill Men Producing with Albini Hooking up with Rockville Records The internal Dutch East Indie beef Gerard Cosloy is the real deal Early tours and having to play with Jimmy Buffet cover bands Meeting Mamma Stinson  & TONS MORE!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 376: Today we welcome one of the most positive forces in the hardcore universe to the show: TOBY MORSE! The author, podcaster & H20 front person is here to celebrate his lifelong love of punk. Join Damian as he reconnects with his one time tour buddy to discuss: the whiplash between Revolution Summer DC & NYHC, Kevin Seconds as a father figure, Verbal Assault being underrated, Chris Gethard's story from TOAP episode 51 & so much more!  DO NOT MISS IT! Also, don't miss Toby's brand new kids' book "One Life One Chance" OUT NOW on HE Creative or visit H2OMERCH.COM AND if you want one of the new Turned Out A Punk shirts, visit TURNEDOUTAPUNK.COM Also Touched On: 20 years of friendship Going to see Impact Unit “Never Mind The Bollocks” of 8-track Verbal Assault RULE Positive Outlook The Belly punk connection The Marginal Man cover Embrace Kingface East Coast surfing Not liking the “Anarchy and Fuck your parents” vibe 7 Seconds Meeting Milo and seeing the Descendents  The Chris Gethard story Moving to DC just in time for Revolution Summer Going hippies Moving to New York to hang with Token Entry Underdog Hanging with Sick Of It All Living beside  Living in Alan Cage’s closet  “The Hick from Maryland” Walter plays the Sugarcubes and Smiths Rusty and Images Outcrowd Violence in NY The Warped Tour Generation Records The amazingness of Kevin Seconds Recording beside Axel Rose Not loving “Go” & SO MUCH MORE!!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 375: What is the purpose of this podcast if not to help Damian rekindle old friendships? Today on the show, Mayans M.C. co-creator / Showrunner & Righteous Jammer, ELGIN JAMES sits down for one of the most fascinating episodes yet! Listen in as two friends reconnect & discuss Elgin’s harrowing journey from homeless punk, to writing a hit tv show & EVERYTHING in between!  THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED AT ALL COSTS! Also, lookout for Mayans M.C. Season 4 coming in 2022 & catch up on past seasons on FX now! Also Touched On: Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert The Billy Squier/ Dead Kennedys connection The Sex Pistols rule Catching MRR radio by chance Molly Shannon: New Waver The Clash vs. The Pistols Rainbow and The Scorpions Adventure Jukebox on WXEI No Milk On Tuesday Husker Du Going to the Anthrax and seeing Mental Abuse Chronic Disorder Starting a zine Following Rollins around on the Lifetime Tour Rage Of Discipline: the band “Stay out of prison”: advice from Hank Believing it and living it A little boy never learning to be a man Blackout Bar Meeting Kira from Black Flag…. kinda The changing of the guard in Connecticut  Forced Reality Roger and Agnostic Front: the realest Getting banned from the Anthrax every other weekend Skeletal Ambitions Helping out Jill Heath and DRI Being a punk rock filmmaker Julian Temple on Crass Playing with GG Allin The skinheads going to see Suckdog Nancy and Al Barile Hating Youth Of Today The lost Boston scene of the late 80’s Tree B’zrker  Sam Black Church Inheriting the Boston VS New York beef Metal as fantasy The power of the phrase: “I love you”. The delicate Art School/ Street Rock ’N’ Roll balance  Fighting onstage during Black Flag Joey C and Righteous Jams Gibby and the invention of social media Everything comes down to sadness & SO MUCH MORE!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 374: JESSE MICHAELS is back! That’s right: the legendary singer of Operation Ivy, Big Rig & Classics Of Love returns to the show to talk about punk, hardcore & mental health. Listen in as Jesse & Damian discuss: a lifelong battle with depression, approach to lyrics, Operation Ivy's impact, unease with punk's success, the reason Common Rider was the band it was & loving hardcore punk most of all. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't miss Classics Of Love's RAGING 2020 ep: "World Of Burning Hate"! Available here: https://classicsoflove.bandcamp.com/ Also Touched On: Records Mental health and being a lead singer the voice The Neurosis method of writing lyrics The Feederz “The Nerdy, Happy thing” was deliberate  HC 86: The negative and the boring Is it cooler to be in AF or Op Ivy? The first tour The Zero Boys Tim Yo The dived Bay Area scene Lovin’ the mid ’00 HC comeback  Born Against Warped Tour: not my summer camp Not loving festivals & SO MUCH MORE!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In celebration of the release of “Architects Of Self-Destruction: The Oral History Of Leftöver Crack”, Damian welcome’s his friend, former LÖC guitarist & co-author: BRAD LOGAN (Episode #119) back to the show!  Brad brought along his co-author, editor of punknews.org & Damian’s new buddy, JOHN GENTILE for the gab! Join them as they go  behind the scenes & talk about the aftermath of making the year’s most compelling & honest music book. OUT NOW on Rare Bird Books now! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 373: The triple threat, JENNA PUP is here! Join Damian as he sits down with half of Get Better Records, The Hirs Collectives & all of Jenna & The Pups to talk punk! Listen in as they discuss: house shows as true punk, color vinyl as proto-NFTs, the wear & tear of hardcore, the overwhelming tide of anyone can do it & tons more! DON’T MISS IT! Also, don’t miss the fanatic new The HIRS Collective double LP “Third 100 Songs” OUT NOW on Get Better Records! Also Touched On: A house show as true punk Holding on desperately to the word From Christian to Manson The Family Values tour Christmas Card records Merzbow’s record in a car in a museum The complete Melt Banana discography THREEONEG keeps it in print  NFT as record collecting The Faustian deal of being the singer in a hardcore band The punk generation gap The overwhelming nature of the reality when everyone can do it Detroit Touring with Some Girls gigging with DJ Assault Wanting to retire to pop music The staggering reality of “anyone can do it” & SO MUCH OTHER GOODNESS! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 372: Tommy Spread is here!!! That's right: the legend TOMMY STINSON stops by TOAP to talk punk! Join Damian as he sits down the with The Replacement's bass wunderkind & Bash &Pop frontman to talk: first wave Twin Cities punk, getting thrown into hardcore, the real reason they got banned from SNL & the mystery of the Tulsa Jacks!  DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss the deluxe edition of The Replacements' classic "Sorry, Ma Forgot To Take Out The Trash" out now on Rhino Records!!! (The Jacks lp containing the infamous Tulsa Jacks recordings is out now on Reminder Records!) Also Touched On: Getting lumped into Hardcore the welcoming 1st wave No recollection of the Tulsa Jacks sessions “The Impersonating A Musician” sessions What was the original name of the Replacements? FM covers Going to see YES Opening for Plasmatics  Paul evolving into punk Dave Pirner: not a jock but a Clash lovin’ Hockey player Working with Tommy Ramone Perfect Bash & Pop The Clerks Soundtrack & SO MUCH MORE!!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 371: Second time's the charm! Today, thanks to technology failing, Joyce Manor's BARRY JOHNSON sits down with Damian to talk punk for a second time! While the first time might be forever lost to the information superhighway heavens, the redo is here & just as solid as the first! Listen in as Barry & Damian talk: wandering the Warped Tour alone at 11, faux-goth-Star-Wars-loving-pro-Dance-Dance-Revolutionary-Ska-kids, the Torrence Pop-punk connection & so much more! Not to be missed!  Also, pick up the 10th Anniversary edition of Joyce Manor's "Joyce Manor" on Asian Man Records now!!! Also Touched On: Disbelief about the price of the Punk-O-Rama Vol.2 DFL Humpers Poison Idea Deep AFI talk Korn in Bakersfield Smashmouth: “Pennywise with a British singer” Guy Fieri: Swaggerjacker Not a Goth, just a “Return of The Jedi” lovin’ Ska fan Professional Dance, Dance Revolutionary The metal band Moral Ska shows ruled Getting carried around the Rancid pit with you pants around ankles Asian Man Records: “Not as much Ska as you think” The Last Connection Going to Japan & SO MUCH MORE!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MARTIN CRUDO SORRONDEGUY IS HERE!!! Join Damian as he sits down with one of his heroes to talk about his journey to & through punk. From B-boying beside Kurtis Blow on TV, to "being ready" for punk, to the amazingness of the 90's Chicago DIY Hardcore scene, to the lasting impact of Will Munro: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!! Find Martin & his incredible photos on Instagram at @MartinCrudo  Check out Los Crudos at loscrudoschicago.bandcamp.com for their ESSENTIAL discography dbl lp.  And find, Martin's latest awesome band, Canal Irreal's awesome LP on the great Beach Impediment Records in stores NOW! Also Touched On: Finding punk as KISS fan Watching Don Kirshner’s Rockpile Seeing Fear on SNL when it happened  The Cramps in “Urgh! It’s A Music War” Going to see Joan Jett and seeing the punks getting beat Being a B-Boy Chicago being a tough town Growing up on the South Side Dancing on TV with Kurtis Blow A City of Codes “I’m going punk!” “Fast And Loud” on WNUR The importance of House Music Violence at shows Return to the basement “What The Fuck?” Fanzine Violent Tumour Record collecting talk  Los Crudos: “I wanted something fast and loud” “It’s so pretty”: 90s Emo the East/ West Coast Power Violence  Vazaleen Will Monroe and when Toronto was still cool Scum Punk and Hell House Algebra Suicide Meeting Bruce La Bruce International Hardcore Indigesti Wax Trax vs. Vintage Vinyl Best people on the mic in hardcore The emotional drain of Los Crudos shows & SO MUCH MORE!!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy