

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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Aug 7, 2018 • 1h 30min
Episode 180 - TURNED OUT A PUNK LIVE AT 77' FEST (Zach Blair, Fay Fife, Spike Slawson, Don Letts)
This week on the show, Damian is LIVE IN MONTREAL FOR 77' FEST! Join him along with special guest co-host Zach Blair (Making his fourth appearance on the show!) as they welcome the returning Spike Slawson. Also, THE LEGENDS: Fay Fife & Don Letts!!! I know, I know: the live episode format sucks, but this one is INSANE! TRUST US!
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Aug 6, 2018 • 1h 55min
Footnote 179 - David Pajo & Paul McKenzie
Nerds are going to bring you back up, yeah one thing I can depend on! Chris & Damian talk not one, but TWO amazing guests: David Pajo & Paul McKenzie!!! Do a deep dive into these genre defining musicians & the amazing punk worlds they emerged from.
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Aug 2, 2018 • 1h 12min
Episode 179 - Paul McKenzie (The Real McKenzies, Enigmas)
HURRAY! This week on the show Damian gets to sit down with the singer of, not one, but two legendary Vancouver bands: PAUL MCKENZIE!!! Listen in as the two discuss his journey from being in one of Vancouver’s most feared bands, to forming Canada’s hardest partying band. Also, how to get dropped from your label while still recording your first record.
Also Touched On:
Hearing The MC5 For The First Time In 1966 At Age 6 Years Old From Your Older Sister
Gastown & 4th Ave: The Subversive Part Of Town
Going To See Count Basie
The UJ3RK5 & The Heralding Of A Scene
Everyone’s Afraid Of The Enigmas
Being A Braineater
DOA, Subhumans & Dishrags
Punk Before Punk
MoMaMu Da Records
The Wandering Years
Forming the Real Mackenzies
The Great IFA Records
Sketching Out The Studio
Getting Kicked Off A Label In Style
Wimpy Roy Is A Nice Guy
The Police Come To The Punk Scene
& Much, Much More!!!!
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Jul 25, 2018 • 1h 21min
Episode 178 - David Pajo (Slint, Papa M, PAJO, Tortoise, Maurice, Solution Unknown, Zwan etc.)
"Ain't You Happy You Are Here With Me?" This week on the show Damian is joined by guitar hero, DAVID PAJO!!! Settle in & listen up as the two discuss everything from touring with Samhain as a teen to being the Louisville Utility Player to how Punishers at shows can be a good thing… Sometimes. It's a fun one filled with lots of twists & turns. After nearly three months in the making, HERE IT IS!!!
Also Touched On:
The Continuation Of A Conversation From Almost 20 Years Ago
Punishers Are A Joy To Solo Musicians
The Tortoise Hard Signal For Safety
Metal vs. Punk/ New Wave
Friggin In The Riggin & The Dead Kennedy’s As First Exposure
Venom/ Slayer/ Merciful Fate & Metallica
Everything Heavy Is An Import
Metal Not Being Fast Enough
Hardcore Is Where It Is At
Minor Threat
The One Million Songs On The First DRI EP
Gang Green
Hiding Your Metal Records
Playing Guitar Has Value
Being The Louisville Utility Player
Being A Band Signed To A Talent Agency & Having To Play Top 40
Malignant Growth A Massive Influence On Slint’s Rhoda
Maurice Ushers In Chaos & it Feels Like Home
The Guy That Can Be Anything In Any Band
Big Deal Were Great To Hang Out & Do Drugs With
From Endtables To Endpoints: Why Louisville?
Making Solution Unknown
Joining Maurice
The Tour With Samhain?
What About All The GG’s That Didn’t Become Stars?
& Much, Much More!!!!
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Jul 21, 2018 • 2h 15min
Footnote 177 - JD Samson, Davey Havok & Dwid Hellion
Nerds are not capitalist industrialists, Nerds are not communists. Nerds are the one! This week on the show Chris & Damian have a ton of work to do as they have three incredible episodes to talk about, but that doesn’t stop them from having a long conversation about the best Warped Tour line up & Sublime... For some season?
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Jul 16, 2018 • 1h 44min
Episode 177 - Dwid Hellion (Integrity)
Well Everyone, it finally happened, DWID HELLION FROM INTEGRITY is on the show this week & it's glorious! Listen to Damian nerd out LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
Topics Touched On:
Thrasher As First Exposure
Find The Scene In Louisville
Reading Graffiti On Pants & Jacket
Going To Buy A Punk Record, But The Cops Take The Records Away
Getting The Peace Comp & Finding Pushead
Listening To Samhain Play Live From Your Bedroom Window
Maurice: Pre-Kinghorse/ Slint
Charlie’s Pizzeria: NO LAWS
13 Year Olds Having A Beer Bash
Lyrical Influences
The Friendship & Torment Of The Mighty Sphincter
A Stepmother As An Artistic Influence
Dada As An Influence On Punk
Punk As A Space For The Left Out People
When One Of The Best Hardcore Shows Happens In The Front Yard
Meeting Confront & The Marvel Comics Connection
The Skateboard Teams
CIV
The Integrity Filter Connection
Buying Sheets Of Acid & Chilling With Trent Reznor
The First One Up Of Integrity Comes Together
Almost 15 MINUTES About Dark Empire!
The Story Behind The “Joker” Sleeve
Why You See The Confront 7” Around
Bloodbook
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!!!
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Jul 9, 2018 • 1h 15min
Episode 176 - JD Samson (Le Tigre, Men) + Another Surprise Guest
Some weeks are good, some weeks are amazing, but THIS WEEK IS EXTRA AMAZING! First off, Damian sits down with music icon JD SAMSON! Listen in as the two discuss finding out about Tribe 8 in magazines & discovering a new world. Also, what it’s like going from being a filmmaker with stage fright to the spotlight with Le Tigre & finding your voice in the process. After, we have another SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST from the ’77 Montreal fest line up!! (Hint: This isn't his first appearance on the show)
Also Touched On:
Tribe 8 As First Exposure
Reading The Magazines
Team Drench
Growing Up In Ohio
Going Chicago… the band
The Smurfs Play Peabody’s With A Didgeridoo In A Bucket
Having To
God Is My Co-Pilot
Joining Le Tigre
Hating The Mainstream-ification Of Music
The United Outcasts Of East Cleveland
Meeting Riot Girls
Mustard Plug, The Toasters, Dancehall Crashers
The Experience Of Going From Non-Performer To The Middle Of The Spotlight
Managing To Change The World A Little
The “New” Punk
The Return To Tangible
Your First Show Playing Ever Is A Sold Out One In Front Of All Your Family
Forcing Yourself To Get Over Your Stage Fright
“It Was All Fake”
Coming To Terms With The Persona
The Joy Of Teaching
Everyone's A Freak & Cool Now
& Much, Much More!!!!!
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Jul 8, 2018 • 1h 33min
Footnote 175 - Magnus Blixtberg (Satanic Surfers, Everyday Madness, Revenge)
Don't care what nerds may say. We got that attitude! This week on the show Chris & Damian are high on life getting to talk about Magnus Blixtberg! Also, discussed for some reason: d.b.s. & of course, Mailbag!
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Jul 3, 2018 • 2h 9min
Episode 175 - Magnus Blixtberg (Satanic Surfers, Everyday Madness, Revenge) + Surprise Guest
The '77 Montreal Festival fun continues as this week we welcome to the show Magnus Blixtberg of the Satanic Surfers! Join Damian as he sits down with a member of one of his favourite bands & discusses growing up punk in small town Sweden, government programs being a vital factor in the formation of some amazing bands & the punk trend that swept Sweden in general. ALSO, which Turned Out A Punk alumni will be the special guest co-host at the LIVE - TURNED OUT A PUNK EVENT HAPPENING IN MONTREAL TO KICK OFF ’77 FEST? You'll have to tune in until the end to FIND OUT!!!
Also Touched On:
Magnus & Damian’s mutual admiration
Twin Punk Attack
Rude Kids On The Radio?
Hearing Mob 47 On A Standard Punk Mix
Asta Kask
Ebba Gron
Imperiat
Making Your Building's Basement Into A Jam Space
The Amazing Swedish Subsidized Music Resources For Kids & The Benefits Of It.
Playing A First Show With The Nitwits
Do you Like The D-Beat?
Meeting Satanic Surfers
Getting Credit For, But Not Playing On Skate To Hell
The Most Insane Festival Line Up Ever
Offspring & Green Day Explode
Denmark vs Sweden: A Punk Culture Shock
The Eagles, The Carpenters, Genesis & The Satanic Surfers: Singing Drummers
Touring Canada: The Highs & The Lows
Touring Germany With Millencolin In '96
A Split With Ten Foot Pole
Al From Trigger Happy
From Break Ups To Make Ups
Japan Rules!
& MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!!!
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Jun 30, 2018 • 1h 39min
Footnote 174 - Spike Slawson (Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Filthy Thieving Bastards, Hairstorm 84, Re-Volts, Uke-Hunt)
We are nerds in our lab, looking through the microscope. This week on the show Chris & Damian talk about the Pittsburgh/Cali connection, all things Spike Slawson & crack open that MAILBAG! RIP STEVE SOTO!!!!
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