
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

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 13min
TOAP Classic: Scott Vogel from Terror is here
TOAP CLASSIC #16 (RECORDED: December 02, 2015):Don't miss Scott with Terror on their US and European tours!Episode 63 -“Can I get more punk in the monitors, please?” This week on Turned Out A Punk, Damian welcomes hardcore legend Scott Vogel to the show. Listen as the two discuss Scott's journey from Slugfest to Fadeaway to Cinderblock to Despair to Buried Alive to Terror and what has made him such an integral part of the punk landscape. Did we mention: Scott LOVES punk?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 7, 2024 • 3h 29min
Sergie Loobkoff from Samiam, Knapsack and Ways Away is here
NEW LONGEST EPISODE ALERT!!!Never mind the East Bay tea, here's the Soup: Sergie Loobkoff has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Sweet Baby, Soup, Samiam, Knapsack, Ways Away legend to talk all things punk. From haters in bands being a sign of success, to being the last band at the Slash Records party, to was it Crimpsoupivyocracy or Crimpsoupocracy, to the art of selling out and so much more: don't miss this one!!! Also, don't miss Sergie in: Ways Away, Samiam and Knapsack!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
TOAP Classic: Chris Hannah from Propagandhi is here
TOAP CLASSIC #15 (RELEASED: May 11, 2015):Visit HERE, for all your Propagandhi needs.Also, don't miss the TOAP episodes with Propagandhi's Sulynn Hago, Todd Kowalski, Jord Samolesky and Chris' return to the show!Episode 28 -Some interviews come and go; while others are 20 some odd years in the making. This, dear listener, is the latter. Chris Hannah of Propagandhi is someone Damian first hoped to interview for his (never released) zine in 1996, but alas he was too chicken shit and thus waited until now to do so. Sit back and enjoy one of the few things in life that was worth the wait (to Damian, at least) and have your faith in Punk rejuvenated.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 22min
Mike Kinsella from American Football and Owen is here
I Woke Up Today & Cap N Jazz, American Football, Joan Of Arc, Owen and Owls legend: Mike Kinsella has finally come on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as the two discuss: being the weird dad at school pick ups and punk. From 8Bark, to Underdog meetings, to not getting emo, to the power of DCHC, to middle class band life and so much more: don’t miss this one!Also, don't miss Mike's new Owen record: "The Falls Of Sioux", out on Polyvinyl, now!Also, don't miss Owen on tour in Europe and America!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 30, 2024 • 40min
TOAP Classic: Amanda Stepto from Degrassi is here
TOAP CLASSIC #14 (RELEASED: March 22, 2016)Wake up in the morning, feeling stoked and happy: Spike is on Turned Out A Punk! This week Damian sits down with actress Amanda Stepto. Amanda portrayed Spike on Degrassi, but being punk wasn’t a character for her. Listen as see how real it was! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 25, 2024 • 1h 19min
Shannon Shaw from Shannon and The Clams is here
Ahoy mateys, Shannon Shaw has come aboard the good ship TOAP! Listen in as Damian is reunited with his former cruisemate to talk: friendship and punk. From: escaping religion, fumbling the Andre 3000 collab, Redd Kross ruling, the Butthole Surfers influence, the punk side of metal and way more: don’t miss this one!!!Also, don't miss Shannon And The Clams' awesome "The Moon Is In The Wrong Place", out every where now!Also, don't miss Shannon And The Clams on tour now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 24, 2024 • 48min
Eamon Sandwith from The Chats is here
Cut your chitchat, we’re here to chat about The Chats! Today on the show, Eamon Sandwith joins Damian to talk: the past, present and future of Australian punk. From: Task Forces, to Eddie Current causing a current swing, to internet vitality in your house show era and so much more: don’ miss this one!Also, don't miss Eamon with The Chats at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets nowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 21, 2024 • 1h 27min
Dick Lucas from Subhumans is here
Today truly is the day country dies: Dick Lucas from the UK's Subhumans is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian apologizes for his nationalism induced bias, and sits down to talk punk with one of its greatest frontpeople. From the genius of The Mental 7", to the importance of Alternative TV, to the artificial Oi/ Crass Band divide, to the nazi infiltration, to Culture Shock, to Citizen Fish, to when anarcho-bands go for it and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Dick with Subhumans at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 18, 2024 • 1h 34min
Joey Cape is back
Punk Rock Bowling Presents:Here he comes to save the day, Joey Cape is back! The Lagwagon Legend returns to talk to Damian about: punk, sobriety and not wanting to be a part of anyone’s cult. From getting in and out of drugs young, addiction ruining the early punk career, the genius of Bomber, returning to Santa Barbara, No For An Answer ruling, the vitriol towards the Epi-Fat sound, influence, “making it” and why the “Into The Unknown” reassessment is BS: don’t miss this one!!!Also, don't miss Joey with Lagwagon at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 17, 2024 • 39min
TOAP Classic: Joey Cape from Lagwagon is here
TOAP CLASSIC #13 (RELEASED: Oct 11, 2015)Don't miss Joey Cape's return to TOAP, out later today!Also, don't miss Joey Cape with Lagwagon at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!Hurry listeners! This week, we have a brief but packed episode with Joey Cape From Lagwagon! Hear Damian’s amazement as Joey talks about being abducted in to Punk at 12 and nearly not surviving; only to wind up having it continue to shape his life, 30 plus years later. Plus, Revelation Records, growing up with RKL and getting beaten down a Beowulf show: 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