
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 12, 2025 • 1h 55min
Harley Flanagan from Cro-Mags and The Stimulators is here
Get ready: Harley Flanagan is here! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss Harley and the Cro-Mags on tour with Danzg this March!Also, don't miss the documentary "Wired Fro Chaos", coming soon to a screen near you!and check harleyflanagan.com for all you other Harley/Cro-Mags needsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 3min
Kate Nash is here
Keep those fingertips holding the cracks in the foundation because Kate Nash has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the musician and GLOW star to talk punk and pro-wrestling! From buying the Bored Teenagers compilation, to the hypocrisy of the music industry, to learning how to wrestle from royalty and so much more: don't miss this one!!!!Also, don't miss Kate's amazing new album: "9 Sad Symphonies", out now on Kill Rock StarsAlso, find tour dates and more at KateNash.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 21min
Keith Freeman from Restraining Order and over a dozen other bands is here
The busiest bassist in punk and hardcore has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend: Keith Freeman to discuss all things current punk. From touring the global punk/hardrcore landscape, to the rise of the TikToker, to harassing a friendship of a Dudley Boy and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, ind Keith currently rocking out with Restraining Order, Maniac, Intimidation, Grem, AmmuNation, All Due Respect, Near Dark and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 22, 2025 • 2h 2min
Justin Pearson from Retox and The Locust is here
If you're into Rock and Roll and living the Rock and Roll lifestyle then you are in luck: Justin Pearson is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the 619 legend to talk about punk and why it sucks sometimes. From beef with the state of Arizona, to O versus everybody, to why John Reis is cooler than GG Allin, to Offsprings' DIY dayz, to Unbroken ruling and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss and this awesome stuff from Justin: his brand new book "GG Alien and The Mystery Meat"' the reissue of Retox's "Beneath California", Deaf Club's split, the Swing Kids Reunion, The Locust's "Peel Sessions" LP and everything else going on at Three One G RecordsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 55min
Randy Blythe from Lamb Of God is here
Randy Blythe, the powerhouse vocalist of Lamb of God and author of the books "Dark Days" and "Just Beyond the Light," dives deep into his punk rock roots. He shares fascinating stories about the band’s evolution from Burn the Priest and reflects on his transformative experiences with punk music. Listeners will enjoy tales of chaotic shows, personal anecdotes about formative albums, and the vibrant Richmond music scene. Plus, Randy discusses his new book, which offers a heartfelt exploration of inner battles and the punk ethos that shaped his journey.

Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 58min
John Porcell from Youth Of Today and Judge is here
WE'RE BACK! And what better way to kick off the 10th year of TOAP than by having Porcell as a guest on the show?! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Youth Crew legend to talk all things punk. From the CT punk scene, to adventures in record collecting, to GG Allin loving straight edge, to Judge's emo vibes and so much more: DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!Also, pick up the reissue of Judge's "Chung King Can Suck it" lp and don't miss them playing live in MarchAlso, don't miss Porcell with Shelter on their European tour this springSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 31min
TOAP Classic Meredith Graves from Perfect Pussy and MTV is here
TOAP CLASSIC #34 (RELEASED December 3, 2014):In what is the most critically lauded episode of TOAP, Meredith Graves makes her first appearance on the show.Listen to Meredith's former bands: Perfect Pussy and Shoppers, NOW EPISODE 4-On this episode of Turned Out A Punk, Damian is joined by Meredith Graves of Perfect Pussy. The extended conversation goes many places, including serious discussions about misogyny and sexual violence in punk, as well as far less serious topics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 45min
TOAP Classic: Chris Colohan from Cursed and The Swarm is here
TOAP CLASSIC #33 (RECORDED February 5, 2015):HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS!!!!We are celebrating half of century of "Colofandom" with this re-release of the hardcore legend's first TOAP appearance.Don't miss Chris Colohan and SECT's latest "Plague Upon Plagues" LP, out nowAlso, check out Chris' latest project: UNWELLAnd check out Vinegar Syndrome for all your DVD, BLU-RAY, Vinyl and other cultural needsEpisode 16-On the show this week, join Damian as he interviews Chris Colohan. Listen as the two discuss Chris’ journey through punk, and the amazing music that it has yielded. Not to mention, the important a role Chris played in Damian’s life (and MANY others).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 25, 2024 • 37min
TOAP Classic Cassie Ramone from Vivian Girls is here
TOAP CLASSIC #32 (RECORDED June 20, 2016):Don't miss Cassie's AOTY contending "Sweetheart", available everywhere nowEpisode 88 -It may not be a long episode but it is packed with awesome! Damian sits down with his friend and indie royalty: Cassie Ramone, to talk Weezer in NJ, The Killed By Ridgewood High lp and bad bands being good for the scene.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, 2024 • 1h 28min
Gregg Deal from Dead Pioneers is here
How much art can you take?! Today on the show, powerhouse artist Gregg Deal is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the performance artist/painter/printmaker/muralist/sculptor/vocalist to talk about art being using to confront colonial violence and all things punk. From the Inside Out reunion, to the greatness of Judge, to post-SLC Punk violence, to Rollins' rage, to conscious/unconscious racism in punk, to finding your voice as a vocalist: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSEDAlso, don't miss Dead Pioneers' fantastic new single: "My Spirit Animal Just Ate Your Spirit Animal" and look out for a new LP in 2025!Also, order the new Dead Pioneers 7": "Bad Indian", on Alternative Tentacles!Also, check out Gregg Deal's unbelievable art work and listen to his TED TALKSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy