Oh, you may be leaving soon and you may have had your fill but if this can’t change your mind then nothing ever will: Bob Mould has come back to TOAP! Damian sits down with his long time friend to talk about the same the things they talk about every time they talk: punk and pro-wrestling. So, listen in as Bob and Damian celebrate friendship and raise a toast to friends no longer here.

Don’t miss Bob’s fantastic new record: “Here We Go Crazy”, available everywhere on March 7

Also, check out the video for the title track off the record!

Also, don’t miss Bob on tour with one of the greatest rhythm sections going: Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster!

When the podcast pops, Dax Riggs has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Acid Bath vocalist to talk his wild journey from pre-teen thrashhead to punk. From hitting the road at 13 with a metal band, to battles with labels, to the growing legend of Acid Bath and so much more: don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss Dax's first solo release in 15 years: "7 Songs For Spiders"

Also, don't miss Dax reuniting with Acid Bath, this spring

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 needs

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 Stars

Also, find tour dates and more at KateNash.com

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!

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 Records

Smile the Shepard because Lamb of God's Randy Blythe has come to TOAP! Listen in as Randy and Damian discuss the punk heart at the centre of one of metal's most beloved bands and so much more. From the Pinhead Gunpowder Connection, to the Honor Roll influence, to why Four Walls Falling rules, to the 2nd wave of crossover, to the Buzzoven band with Green Day parts, to flying with Eyehategod and so much more: DON'T MISS THIIS!

Also, don't miss Randy's fantastic new book "Just Beyond the Light:

Making Peace with the Wars Inside Our Head"! Out everywhere February 18th, available for pre-order now!

And don't miss Randy on his book tour!

Also, check out Lamb Of God!

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 March

Also, don't miss Porcell with Shelter on their European tour this spring

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.

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 now

Also, check out Chris' latest project: UNWELL

And check out Vinegar Syndrome for all your DVD, BLU-RAY, Vinyl and other cultural needs

Episode 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).

TOAP CLASSIC #32 (RECORDED June 20, 2016):

Don't miss Cassie's AOTY contending "Sweetheart", available everywhere now

Episode 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.

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 MISSED

Also, 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 TALKS

TOAP CLASSIC #31 (RECORDED January 30, 2016):

RIP Freddie Pompeii - January 9, 1947 to May 13, 2017

Freddie's guitar sound and song writing is an influence on everyone from Bad Brains to Sonic Youth. Listen to the Viletones. Legends never die.

Forever blessings to Mickey Skin for setting this up way back when.

Episode 60 -

This week on Turned out A Punk: it is legit legends week as we welcome, guitarist of the legendary Viletones, Freddie Pompeii the show for a legendary episode. Hear stories of: acid fuelled Velvet Underground experiences, laying the foundation of Punk and being in arguably the most important Canadian punk band ever.

TOAP is in the house because Ernie C is here! Listen as Damian sits down the legendary guitarist to discuss why Body Count is a punk band and so much more! From living with Sly Stone, to introducing Ice T to Jane's Addiction, to trying to bring some Nirvana to Black Sabbath and SO MUCH MORE! Don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss Ernie C and Body Count''s new record: "Merciless"! Available now, on Century Media!

For years, punk archeologists and hardcore scientists have theorized about the existence of a link between Sid Sludge and Jennifer Aniston. Today on TOAP, we bring you that link: Andrew Reich is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the director of "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" to talk about the journey from opening for Mental Abuse to winning an Emmy Award for Friends. Seeing TMA, being pen-pals with GG, the importance of MRR, Mutha Records revisionists, punk in non-punk places, Tarantino's fetish for Redd Kross and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also, don't miss Andrew's instant classic rock-doc "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" on the big screen, coming to a town neat you!

Here's your ticket to a Cold World (That's Wicked!) because Nick and Alex are back! Listen in as Damian sits down with his long time friends to yell at clouds. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss the repress of Cold World's classic Ice Grillz, on Lockin' Out!

Also, don't miss Alex and Nick with Cold World playing in Washington DC on December 13 and Philadelphia on December 15!

TOAP CLASSIC #30 (RECORDED January 6, 2015):

Don't miss Chris Murphy with the gods Sloan playing in Toronto, November 29/30 and be on the lookout for a record next year!

Also, don't miss Chris and the Trans-Canada Highwaymen playing in the US and Canada!

Episode 12-

This week on Turned Out A Punk, Damian is joined by Chris Murphy from Sloan for an episode 20 years in the making! Listen as the two discuss the impact hardcore punk had on Chris’s outlook and career in music; as he became a Canadian rock icon (Damian’s words not his). 

Let's get weird, because Jonah and Vanessa Bayer are here! That's right, Jonah Bayer makes his TOAP return and this time he brought along his sister and podcasting partner! Listen in as Damian sits down the Saturday Night Live/ Punk Connection Sibling Power Duo to talk all things punk and beyond! From what Vanessa thought of teenage Jonah's Clevo hardcore friends, to bullying Jimmy Eat World for having kids, to Candlebox-core, to explaining Cold As Life, to why the hell do people even like this kind of music? and so much more! Don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer on the awesome podcast "How Did We Get Weird?"!

Also, don't miss Jonah's fantastic essay about becoming a therapist!

TOAP CLASSIC #29 (RECORDED January 27, 2016):

Don't miss Jonah Bayer on the awesome podcast "How Did We Get Weird?"

Also, don't miss Jonah's fantastic essay about becoming a therapist

Episode 68 -

You can’t pick your punk scene. For Jonah Bayer this meant joining up at age 15 with the one of 90’s Hardcore's most infamous groups: THE OLC. Listen in as Damian and Jonah discuss the good and bad of growing up in Cleveland Hardcore. From how Jonah grew out of that scene, to becoming a writer, playing in Committed and the role Clevo Hardcore has had in his life and so much more. 

Me, you, Youth Crew! Today on TOAP, Sammy 'The Youth' Siegler is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary hardcore drummer to talk punk and being the Youth in the Crew. From hanging with superheroes and monsters, to the winding up on a positive path, to a skinheads sleeping on mom's couch, to who's more fun to jam with: Patti Smith or Fred Durst and so much more! Don't miss this!

Also, don't miss Sammy playing with Judge, this week!

Also, don't miss Sammy playing with CIV in Orlando, this December!

Also, don't miss Sammy playing with Rival Schools in Japan, this January!

Also, don't miss Sammy playing with Shelter in Europe, this March!

Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day" from Jerry O'Connell's favourite Toronto record store: Emission Records (it'll make sense after you hear the episode).

TOAP CLASSIC #28 (POSTED March 4, 2015):

Don't miss Nick Wojciechowski and Cold World playing NY and Philadelphia!

Also, don't miss the upcoming reissue of Cold World's CLASSIC "Ice Grillz" dropping soon on Lockin' Out!

Episode 17 -

This week on Turned Out A Punk, join Damian as he talks to Cold World's drummer/mastermind Nicholas Wojciechowski about the ascetic battle of rap, and aggressive music; that's led him never being able to read a review of his band that doesn’t mention Rap Metal.

Take me down to Terminal City because Joey Keithley and Duff McKagan have come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the two long time friends and collaborators to talk all things punk! From highs, to lows, to legends, to the infamous: don't miss this!!!

Also, don't miss Duff, with Lee Ving, ON TOUR NOW!

And don't forget to grab his new limited 7" featuring Joey and Lee Ving at the shows!

Also, don't miss Duff on the fantastic new DOA tribute record: "No Escape From What You Are", available now from Sudden Death Records!

Also, don't miss Joey opening up for Duff in Portland and Seattle!

Also, don't miss a special screening of the documentary about Joey: "Something Better Change", at Sound Unseen Film Festival in Minneapolis, MN on November 15 !

TOAP CLASSIC #27 (RECORDED October 16, 2015):

Don't miss Brian Venable and the amazing Lucero on their US November Tour!

Episode 53 -

Brian Venable from Lucero isn't the first name you think of when you think of the militant Hardline movement. But before he was playing to a diehard fanbase all over the world, he was Bald Bry singing back ups on the Raid 7”. Needless to say, Damian is pretty stoked to be recording this one. Listen as the two talk about Brian’s Punk journey through Hardline and just how frighteningly real it almost got. This is an all-timer of an episode!

Straight out of Poulton Road: Robbie Reid from Jailcell Recipes is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the UK hardcore legend to talk: Scousecore, the devil and more! From being a spikey punk youth, to discovering skatecore, to wrestling god Robbie Brookside, to skateboarding god Geoff Rowley, to touring with Green Day, to touring with Youth of Today and so much more! Don't miss this one!!!

Also, don't miss the long awaited Robbie and Jailcell Recipes discography: "Artifacts for an Empty Tank World", available from the great First Strike Records!

It may have been a bad year and night but that changes now: Todd Congelliere has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the punk and skateboarding legend to talk all things punk! From being a Swiftie for 7 Seconds, to Team Pennywise or Team FYP, to "discovering" Spike Jones, to feeling at home playing in Olympia, to once being deemed "crazier" than GG Allin to tour with: don't miss this one!

Also, don't any of Todd's amazing bands or his fantastic label: Recess Records!

Also, don't miss Clown Sound's fantastic new lp: "Par For The Curse"!

Well here's to you and your old crew because Pinhead Gunpowder is here! That's right: Bill Schneider from Monsula, Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day Jason White from Chino Horde & Aaron "Cometbus" Elliot from Crimpshrine are all here! Listen in as Damian gets to sit down with one on his favourite bands to discuss all things punk. This is not to be missed!

Also, don't miss Bill, Billie, Jason and Aaron on Pinhead Gunpowder's brand new album: "Unt", out October 18th on 1-2-3-4 Go! Records.

Also, get your TOAP edition of F***** Up's new album "Another Day" here

Rejoice, Jon Wurster has returned to TOAP to talk to his hero, the also returning, Chris Mars! Listen as Damian sits down with these two punk drum gods to talk: Replacements, art, Amp Rep, Bob Mould, drums, hardcore, stadium rock, growing up, solo albums and so much more! This is not to be missed!!!!

Also, don't miss Jon on The Best Show, each Tuesday at 9pm, and on a US tour with Mountain Goats this October!

Also, don't miss Chris' awesome at book: 7:42 p.m.: The Art Of Chris Mars, as well as his new record: The Average Album; both out now on Rare Bird!

Also, get your TOAP edition of F***** Up's new album "Another Day" here

TOAP CLASSIC #26 (RECORDED June 11, 2015):

Don't miss Jon Spencer's fantastic new album: "Sick Of Being Sick!", available now!

Also, catch Jon on tour, NOW!

Episode 33 -

Are you excited? Because Damian sure is! This week he gets to meet his guest, the legendary Jon Spencer, for the first time! Sit back as Jon talks about his journey from good kid to ultra negative Pussy Galore front man to a Rock and Roll celebrating music icon. DON'T MISS THIS!

TOAP CLASSIC #25 (RECORDED: December 9, 2015):

Check here for all your Scott Thompson needs!

Keep your eyes peeled for a new album by godly Mouth Congress, coming soon!

Episode 57:

Boy, oh, boy: are you in for an episode of Turned Out A Punk! This week Damian is joined by Mouth Congress vocalist and Kids In The Hall, comedy legend: Scott Thompson! Sit back as Scott talks about everything from the Viletones, to homophobia in entertainment, to coming full circle with Johnny Rotten. This is one for the ages!

KILLED BY PUNK #2:

For years, Chris Estrada has been harbouring a grudge against Damian Abraham. Ever since Chris first heard him spouting off about The Clash on Turned Out A Punk, he has wanted to shove Damian’s words back down his throat but he waited and bide his time. Today, the waiting ends and The Clash War begins!

Don’t miss: Chris performing Sept 27-28 at Bananas Comedy Club in New Jersey and Chris’s hilarious TV show: This Fool!

Also, don’t miss Damian and his band on their Canadian Tour, NOW! 

TOAP CLASSIC #24 (RECORDED: May 12, 2016):

Don't miss Lou and Dinosaur Jr on tour with Weezer now!

Also, don't miss Lou's Podcast: Raw Impressions

Episode 81 -

Gimme TOAP ROCK! This week on the show we are joined by the great Lou Barlow! Join Damian as he sits down with Lou Barlow to discuss how hearing the Dead Kennedys over a CB Radio led of one of indie rock’s most impressive careers.

Don't bother getting dressed because Chris Freeman and Jon Ginoli have returned to Turned Out A Punk! Join Damian as he sits down with the Pansy Division legends about all thing punk! From Green Day memories, to line up woes, to pre-grunge homophobia in the Pacific Northwest, to the Spinal Tap connection, the Bikini Kill connection, the Metal Church connection and so much more! Don't miss this!

Also, don't miss Chris, Jon and the rest of Pansy Division on tour, starting September 19th in Boston!

Also, don't miss the 30th anniversary edition of their landmark lp: "Undressed", out now on Sounds Radical

TOAP CLASSIC #23 (RECORDED: January 18, 2016):

THE KING OF THE PUNK/WRESTLING CONNECTION'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW

Episode #66

This is it, the one Damian has hoped and prayed would happen! Robbie Brookside, one of the most respected wrestlers on the planet, turns out to be one of the most down punks on earth. Listen and enjoy the power of the Punk/Wrestling Connection!

Lock up your drug cabinet and hide REM because Paul Leary and JD Pinkus have come back to TOAP! Listen in as the two legendary Butthole Surfers reunite to talk about the dark side of the 80s underground. From drug regiments, to Atlanta's GG Allin, to Sex Pistols' gigs, to a Bobby Soxx kind of party, to the most unsettling band the Surfers ever played with and tons more: DON'T MISS IT!!!

Also, catch JD Pinkus on tour now!

Also, catch Paul Leary if you can!

Also, don't miss the new remastered reissues of the Butthole Surfers' early catalog, out now!

Also, keep your eyeballs peeled for the documentary: "Butthole Surfers: The Whole Truth Nothing Butt"

and, if you are looking for the TOAP pressing of F****ed Up's "Another Day" check HERE

TOAP CLASSIC #23 (RELEASED: February 18, 2014):

LISTEN TO THE VIVIAN GIRLS, LA CERA AND EVERYTHING KATY DOES

Episode #15

On this episode of Turned Out A Punk, Damian gets to chat to Le Sera's Katy Goodman about going from watching New Brunswick basement hardcore shows, to playing at Coachella in the Vivian Girls. Listen in as two discuss touring together, the low points of riding high on the indie hype bubble, and punk.

Shhh, Danbert Nobacon has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the solo artist, and former member of Chumbawamba and Skin Disease, to talk all things punk! From subverting Oi at its origin, to touring with Ex, to finding out about Hardline the hard way, to Noam Chomsky splits, to trying to navigate the good and bad of writing one of the biggest songs ever and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!

Also, don't miss Danbert's new record: "KOCHTOPUS'S GARDEN​—​NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CAPITALISM​—​THE MUSICAL"!

TOAP CLASSIC #22 (RELEASED: November 5, 2016) -

Don't miss Sandy, Damian and F---ed Up's latest record: "Another Day", out EVERYWHERE NOW!

Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day", here or come to Emission Records, in Toronto, on today at 6pm for The TOAP Another Day Party! Live TOAP and more fun!!!

Episode 104:

The good times and sad times, they’ll be on your side for ever more! That’s what Jonah is for! This week on the show, Damian welcomes his tour roommate and best bud: Jonah Falco from Career Suicide and tons of other stuff!!!! Sit back and listen as we find out what it's like to be a stuck in a room with Damian for 10 years and how Jonah and Martin stole Career Suicide from the OG members

TOAP CLASSIC #21 (RELEASED: November 13, 2015) -

Don't miss Sandy, Damian and F---ed Up's latest record: "Another Day", out August 9th!

Also, don't miss Fucked Up's 24 Hour Live Stream, RIGHT NOW

Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day", here or come to Emission Records, in Toronto, on Friday at 6pm for The TOAP Another Day Party!

Episode 52:

Happy Anniversary!!!! This week on the show, Damian is joined by a very special guest for his One Year Anniversary... Sandy Miranda of the band Fucked Up… which is also the band Damian plays in! Sandy and Damian grew up in the same punk scene so hear about their first bands, the radio show they were on together, and how the band came to be. Also discussed is Sandy’s uphill battle to live out her teenage dream, and how she has been the glue the held Fucked Up together. 

Today on the show, it's Bein' Ian with Damian because Ian Fidance has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian chats to the comedian and 1/2 of "Bein' Ian With Jordan" about: punk, comedy and beyond!!! DON'T MISS THIS!

Also, don't miss IAN's podcast, comedy special and tour!!!

8/2 - 8/3 - Fort Collins, CO @ The Comedy Fort

8/9 - Boston, MA @ Laugh Boston

8/17 - Columbus, OH @ Columbus Comedy Festival

8/18 - Cincinnati, OH @ Funny Bone

8/23 - 8/25 - San Antonio, TX @ Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

8/29 - 8/31 - Winnipeg, MB @ Rumors Comedy Club

9/1 - Cleveland, OH @ Hilarities *

9/19 - Detroit, MI @ Detroit House of Comedy

9/27 - 9/29 - Las Vegas, NV @ Skankfest

10/18 - Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre &

10/19 - Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel &

10/24 - 10/26 - Tulsa, OK @ Loony Bin Comedy Club

10/31 - 11/2 - Uncasville, CT @ Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun

11/1 - Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre &

11/7 - 11/9 - Tampa, FL @ Side Splitters Comedy Club

11/15 - 16 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Pittsburgh Improv

11/22 - 11/23 - Toronto, ON @ Comedy Bar Danforth

12/5 - 12/7 - Denver, CO @ Denver Comedy Works

12/08 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Improv

& = supporting Whitney Cummings

* = Live "Bein' Ian with Jordan"

Never mind the other three, here's the best John! Jah Wobble has come to TOAP! Listen as Damian sits down with the legendary bassist to talk: the Sid Vicious version of the Sex Pistols that wasn't to be, cashing out on PiL, Johnny Rotten fronting Devo and so much more: don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss Jah on tour this fall!

Also, don't miss Jah's fantastic latest record: The Bus Routes Of South London, out now!

TOAP CLASSIC #20 (RELEASED: June 03, 2015):

Don't miss J's latest solo record: "What Do We Do Now", on Sub Pop

Also, don't miss Dinosaur Jr. on tour this fall!

Also, don't miss some of J's other appearances on the show: HERE, HERE and HERE

Episode 31-

No one is more excited than J Mascis to finally get to sit down with Damian for an episode of Turned Out A Punk. Listen along as J gleefully, earnestly, and passionately recounts his journey from Deep Wound drummer to Guitar God.

It’s time to sign off on OFF! Today on the show, Autry Fulbright II and Keith Morris return for a bittersweet send off to OFF! Listen in as an emotional Damian sits down with his two close friends to: reflect, reminisce and tell El Duce stories. DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don’t miss OFF!’s fantastic final record: FREE LSD!

Also, don’t miss the last ever OFF! show!

Also, don’t miss OFF!’s feature film: FREE LSD! Screenings dates found HERE!

Also, don’t miss Autry’s other appearances on the show: HERE and HERE

Also, don’t miss Keith’s other appearances on the show: HERE and HERE

TOAP CLASSIC #19 (RELEASED: July 22, 2015):

Don’t miss Buzz (and Trevor Dunn) with Pinkus on tour, now!

Also, don’t miss Buzz and Pinkus’ other TOAP appearances.

AND

Don’t miss Dale on tour with, fellow Melvin: Steven McDonald’s, Redd Kross, now!

Also, don’t miss Dale’s other TOAP appearances

AND

For all your Melvins based needs, head over HERE!

Episode 36- 

Rules are made to be broken and thus this week on the show Damian breaks his “one-on-one” interview rule but for good reason; The Melvins! Join in on the fun as Damian sits down with all three members of the Melvins to talk about how punk saved them from a life of drudgery.

TOAP is rolling fine! Today on the show: d.b.s. vocalist, Jesse Gander returns and this time he has brought along d.b.s. guitarist, Andy Dixon! Listen in as Damian sits down with two of his foundational music heroes to talk teenage punk stardom and beyond. From punk vs non-punk parents, never feeling comfortable in the Epi-fat world, early 90s Vancouver hardcore, their amazing post-dbs journeys and so much more: don't miss this one!

Also, check out Andy's incredible painted works here.

Also, check out Jesse's amazing recording work and other music projects here.

And for all your dbs needs, including the awesome new "Demos And B-Sides 1996-1999", head over here!

TOAP CLASSIC #18 (RELEASED: April 15, 2015):

For more info on many on Jesse's recordiing work and other projects visit HERE!

Episode 23 -

This week on the show, Damian is joined by, former d.b.s. vocalist and producer of tons of amazing bands: Jesse Gander. Sit back as Damian chats to the person who inspired him (and many others his age) to start a punk band. From seeing Strain, to touring with AFI, to recording Japandroids and so much more! Don't miss this!

Rev up the death cab and uncage the lion because David Bazan and Ben Gibbard have come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Pedro the Lion and Death Cab For Cutie / The Postal Service frontmen to discuss all things punk. From uncovering the Earth Crisis connection, to Dischord as religion (redux), to being branches of the Treepeople, to mutual inspiration and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss David's awesome new Pedro the Lion album: "Santa Cruz"!!!!

And, don't miss Pedro the Lion on tour, now!

Also, don't miss Ben and Death Cab For Cutie's latest album: "Asphalt Meadows"!!!

The REAL Miami sound machine: Las Nubes are here! Listen in as Damian sits down with both Alejandra Campos and Emile Milgrim to talk: the good, the bad and the Floridamancore of punk in the FLA. From Miami’s overlooked punk past, to Churchill’s. to bands you wish people forgot were from the state, to SLUDGE, to jamming with Iggy Pop and so much more: don’t miss this one!

Also, don't miss Ale and Emile on tour with Las Nubes!

Also, pick up Las Nubes' fantastic ‘Tormentas Malsanas’ lp!

Also, when in Miami, check out Sweat Records for your vinyl needs!

Never mind Matthew Lillard, here’s the SLC PUNK! Today on TOAP, the Descendents’ legend Stephen Egerton is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the real life “Stevo” to talk about growing up punk in the “Mormon Stronghold” and beyond. From avoiding punk hating beatdowns, to X bing Massacre Guys’ first fans, to hitchhiking to LA to see Black Flag, to winding up on the other side of Revolution Summer, to Stephen and Damian’s Kevin Bacon style connection and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! 

Also, don't miss Stephen on the road with the Descendents this summer!!

It's 4:20, somewhere! In celebration of the release of Fucked Up's new single and video: "Another Day", Damian sits down with, the king of the CannaPunk Connection: Matt Riot! Listen in as the two discuss the punkiier side of the sweet leaf and so much more! From Indica and Sativa divide being BS, to Greg Shaw at High Times, to nearly dabbing yourself to death: this is not to be missed!

Check out Fucked Up's new single: "Another Day", with it's abridge history of cannabis video, NOW!

Also, don't miss Matt on his awesome Breeders Syndicate Podcast!

You don’t got to wait one minute more because Civ is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary Gorilla Biscuits vocalist to discuss punk and hardcore, for HOURS! From missing the Clash playing at a school, to staying straight edge for the resentment, to the GB/ NoFX cultural divide, to Steve Aoki’s tattoo placement, to freeballing at a Dead show, to Fall Out Boy covering GB being a low point: DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss Civ and co's 1st annual New York City Tattoo Arts Convention, July 26-28th! Featuring rooftop shows with Into Another, Orange 9mm, Deadguy, Earth Crisis and more!

Also, check out Civ's tattoo shop!

Also, don't miss Gorilla Biscuits on tour this year!

TOAP CLASSIC #17 (RELEASED: June 25, 2016):

For more info on many of Walter's bands, check HERE!

Episode 85 -

This week Walter Schreifels from Dead Heavens, Quicksand, Rival Schools, Gorilla Biscuits, World’s Fastest Car, Civ, Warzone, Project X, Vanishing Life, Walking Concert, Moondog, and Youth Of Today is on the show. And it’s all core talk, all the time.

Drumroll, please! Today on Turned Out A Punk, we are joined by Earthless/ Clikatat Ikatowi/ OFF!/ Rocket From The Crypt/ 411/ Chicano-Christ/ Hot Snakes/ Negative Blast/ Sea Of Tombs and Skateboarding legend: Mario Rubalcaba. Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss: punk and more. From the pre-Crossed Out/ Clikatat band, to the 90s San Diego punk/ HC explosion, to jamming Bad Brains songs with Chuck Treece, to the first Rage Against The Machine show that wasn’t to be, to the greatness of O and so much more: don’t miss this one!

Also, don't miss Mario playing the final OFF! shows, this July!

Also, don't miss Mario doing awesome stuff with: Clikatat Ikatowi, Earthless, Negative Blast and RFTC

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?

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!

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.

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!

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! 

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!

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 now

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!

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!

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!

We got an urge, we gotta purge, because it’s out of control now: Mark Mothersbaugh is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Devo LEGEND, to continue the conversation about punk they started 14 years ago. From having proto-punk energy, to the beatnik side of punk, to a THC infused memory of Johnny Rotten joining the band, to Iggy Pop liking the songs too much, to Zappa and Joe Walsh not liking them at all: this is not to be missed!!!

Also, don’t miss Mark’s fantastic new book: "Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti", available in limited supply now!

Also, check out the fantastic Blank Industries for: the "Hard + Fast" book, Nuns reissues and more! 

Also, don't miss Devo at Punk Rock Bowling May 26th!

Also, check out Mark and Damian’s first conversation for Under The Radar!

Roger’s back, but where the hell is Vinnie?! Agnostic Front’s legendary vocalist, Roger Miret returns to the show and joins Damian, as they wait for AF’s Vinnie Stigma. While waiting, the two have an in-depth conversation about: mental health, survival, politics, family, Maximum Rock & Roll, New York City, secret Gilman shows, GG, learning, evolving and much more. Eat your heart out, Samual Beckett!

Also, don't miss Roger with Agnostic Front at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your  tickets now!

The Northwest Toronto Punk Summit is here because Me First and the Gimme Gimmes’ CJ Ramone, John Reis and Spike Slawson are in Damian’s basement! Listen in as the current and former members of: Ramones, Rocket From The Crypt, Swingin’ Utters and Urine Trouble sit down to talk about what is and isn’t punk. From CJ’s lost first appearance of the show, to the downside of being too punk for the Pittsburg Pirates, to San Diego’s 80’s skinhead problems, to trying to slow down the Ramones acceleration and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Photo by Melanie Kaye

Also, don’t miss Me First and The Gimme Gimmes’ brand new: “Me First and The Gimme Gimmes Blow It...at Madison's Quinceanera”! Out everywhere June 14th, on Fat Wreck!

Also, don’t miss them on their Summer European Tour!

Also, Swami John Reis will be giving tours at The Punk Rock Museum May 24-27! .

Also, John’s awesome Swami & the Bed Of Nails’ new single: "How Are You Peeling"! Out May 15th, on Swami Records!

Punk Rock Bowling presents:

How could've young Billy imagined, when he sat down to write that heartfelt letter to a friend in an America, that he would wind discussing it with two Canadians, four decades later? Riff Raff's Billy Bragg and Alexisonfire's George Pettit return to the show for one of the all-time episodes! Listen in as the unlikely pair are brought together by Damian for an awesome conversation about: art, labour, oppression, resistance, contradiction and punk. Don't miss this one!!!

Also, don't miss Billy at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your  tickets now!

Also, find George rocking with Alexisonfire and Dead Tired this summer!

Calling all Rebel Kids: the Punk Singer is on Turned Out A Punk! Today on the show: Kathleen Hanna is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Bikini Kill/ Le Tigre legend to critique/ nerd out about all things punk. From weedy dealings with Poison Idea, to the positive influence of Halo of Flies, to finding the downside of punk and so much more: don’t miss this one!

Also, don't miss Kathleen's must read new book:" Rebel Girl"! Available everywhere on May 14!

Also, don't miss Bikini Kill on tour this summer!

Punk Rock Bowling Presents:

It's lifestyles of the infamous and influential, today on the show, because Chris Rest and Joe Raposo from Rich Kids on LSD have come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the reunited legends to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of RKL. From Doug Moody's quest for perfect reverb, to Joe's parents signing over their parental rights for touring, to who really drew the KISS portraits on the Melvins' van to Josh Brolin and Joey Capes' places on the family tree: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also, don't miss Chris and Joe with RKL as part of Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your  tickets now!

Also, check out, new RKL vocalist, Tony Waste's appearances on the show!

Can you feel that Arkansa Heat?! The Gossips’ Beth Ditto and Nathan Howdeshell have come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian talks to the, Searcy by the way Olympia, legends about all things punk. From the Sex Vid connection, to gigging together, to The Rhino DIY Series LA Compilation, to Orville Peck’s punk past, to learning the social graces Olympia’s punk paradise, to forever beefing with punk's Joe Rogan and so much more: DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don’t miss the Gossip’s brand new “Real Power” lp, out now!

Also, don’t miss the Gossip on tour!

Punk Rock Bowling presents

When the man said: “Don’t wanna be nobody’s hero,” clearly your host was not listening. Today on the show, Damian gets to chat to one of his musical heroes: Stiff Little Fingers’ Jake Burns! Listen in as they discuss punk and conflict. From a war zone being all you know, to a lost generation discovering punk, to Dr. Feelgood not feeling very good in Belfast, to the Rudi “rivalry”, to not always picking up the Good Vibrations, to the power of Peel and so much more: DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss Stiff Little Fingers at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!

Nine years in the making, the other 2/3s of one of Canada's greatest power trios have come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with METZ's Alex Edkins and Hayden Menzies, to talk punk and Ottawa's DIY hardcore utopia. From the influence of Shawn Scallen, to DCHC North, to not getting to America, to the righteous power of Mark Arm, to Three Penny Opera and so much more: don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss METZ's fantastic new: "Up On Gravity Hill" lp, out now on Sub Pop!

Also, don't miss METZ on tour!

Also, don't miss the other third of Metz: Chis Slorach on TOAP

TOAP CLASSIC #12 (RELEASED: MAY 12, 2015)

Don't miss Chris and METZ's fantastic new: "Up On Gravity Hill" lp, on Sub Pop

Also, don't miss METZ on tour!

Episode 27:

This week Damian is joined by his practice space roomie, Chris Slorach of Metz. Grab a seat on a combo amp and listen in as the two talk about Chris’ journey from reluctant zinester to being in one of Canada’s greatest power trios.

Punk Rock Bowling presents:

It's not the end of the world, since your baby left you. It's gonna be okay, Bill Stevenson is on TOAP, anyway! The Descendents, ALL, Black Flag legend returns to the show to talk more punk with Damian. From the formula that gave us the Descendents, to why side two is for the “cheezer” songs, to why he and Rollins wore short shorts, to being a coffee addict in a stoner band: DON’T MISS THIS ONE! 

Also, don't miss Decendents and ALL at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!

Years in the making, Andy Nelson and Dan Yemin have returned to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Open City/ Paint It Black/ Lifetime bandmates to talk more punk! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss Paint It Black on their California tour, this month!

Also, don't miss Paint It Black's new "Famine" EP, on Revelation Records

Also, don't miss the new reissue of Paint It Black's "Paradise" LP, available from Jade Tree/ Epitaph

Punk Rock Bowling presents:

Get your psychic dancing shoes on because Kat Moss is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Scowl vocalist to talk punk and the growing pains that come with it. From the fanaticism of discovering punk, to two sides of the Limp Bizkit generational divide, to John Brannon's GOAT status, to the vitriol of armchair critics, to lead singer syndrome being real, to the magical plant that makes it all manageable and so much more: don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss Scowl at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!

30 years after Steve Shelley's maraca drumstick in "1991: The Year Punk Broke" blew Damian's mind, the Sonic Youth legend comes to TOAP! Listen in as the two discuss: Detroit New Wave, The Fix, and being a Crucifuck. From the still unsung Importance of L-Seven, to trying to join a band like Sonic Youth, to the troubled genius of Doc Dart, and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS!

Also, don't miss Steve on Bush Tetras' fantastic: "They Live In My Head" LP, on Wharf Cat Records.

Also, catch Steve on the legit reissue of the classic Sonic Youth bootleg: "Walls Have Ears" double LP,

Punk Rock Bowling presents:

We are so cool, yeah, yeah because Molly Neuman is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Lookout, Peechees, Frumpies, Bratmobile legend to talk all things punk. From the dawn of Riot Grrl, to the DC connection, to the legacy of Lefty, to punk's life long hangover and so much more: don''t miss this one!

Also, don't miss Bratmobile at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now!

TOAP CLASSIC #11

Nate had so much fun on his first time on TOAP that he came back on a few months later with Jacob. Nate's first appearance was recorded backstage at the Toronto stop of the 2015 At The Gates/ Converge tour. The episode with Jacob and Nate was recorded at a hotel during the 2015 Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin.

Catch Converge on tour this spring!

Also, don't miss Nate on tour with Cave In!

And keep up with Jacob's many creative worlds over here!

Episode 24 (RECORDED April 8, 2015):

This week on the show, Damian heads out to a show to talk to Converge’s Nate Newton. Listen as the two talk about buying a Skaterock tape at 11 led, as well as Nate joining Converge.

Episode 55 (RECORDED November 7, 2015):

This week on the show, not only do we have the first Part 2 with Nate Newton from Converge BUT joining him for the first time on the show is Jacob Bannon from Converge! Listen in as the three talk the shared love of punk. Sit back and enjoy the best threeway dance since Daniels, Styles, and Joe! 

Episode 486:

I don't need a cure, I need Craig Bell on TOAP! Today on the show, Damian is joined by the Rocket From The Tombs, Mirrors, Saucers legend; to talk about helping to create punk. From Cleveland being punk's first scene, to Lester Bang's love of RFTT, to the genius of the Electric Eels, to the influence of Connecticut's Saucers and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS!

For Craig Bell's music, merch from his bands (RFTT, Saucers, etc.) and more, head to craigbell.com !!!!

TOAP CLASSIC #10 (RELEASED DECEMBER 23, 2015):

Don’t miss Neko’s career spanning retrospective Wild Creature dbl LP, available everywhere!

Also, don’t miss Neko on tour!

Episode 59:

This week we are joined by the amazing Neko Case! Having been a fan for a long time, Damian is beside himself excited to talk to the former Maow drum hitter turned music icon; about growing up a Seattle punk!

Also Discussed:

-Never been to Newfoundland.

-Rudy loves the Ramones

-The non-cultural mecca of Vancouver Washington.

-Loving the Go-Go’s.

-Going to a punk fashion show with punk food.

-“You need an old church run by sketchy adults”.

-Seeing DOA and Fastbacks AND NoMeansNo and Accused all in one night!

-The AWESOMENESS of the Fastbacks.

-Nils Bernstein.

-Being ashamed of not recognizing the amazingness of women like Poison Ivy in Rock.

-“GETTING DRUGS IS SO MUCH WORK!”

-Tacoma: The outlet mall of bad drugs.

-The logic of smoking. -An open approach to parenting.

-It’s not just music for dudes.

-The Melvins.

-Girl Trouble.

-Malfunktion.

-There were some fucking creeps.

-People turning their backs on Tacoma.

-Cub.

-The Seaweed and The Smugglers connection.

-Mecca Normal: The Bridge Band

-The U-Men

-The Shared DNA of Seattle bands

-Playing for a dirty Turkey: The Propanes and The Del-Logs

-The poster trove!!!!

-Moving to Vancouver Canada

-Growing up on the CBC in America

-Maow: having to fight for everything.

-Misogyny in rock

-Neko and Daman’s future hang out in Montreal plans

-Some Nirvana talk

-The Sad Era

-AND MORE!!!!!!

Episode 485:

Years in the making: Arthur Rizk from: Eternal Champion, Cold World, Sumerlands, Iron Age, War Hungry, Power Trip, Carpenter Ant and 400 plus other awesome projects is on TOAP! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Head over here to keep up with Arthur's various projects

Don't miss Eternal Champion and Sumerlands on tour!

TOAP CLASSIC #9 (RELEASED MARCH 17, 2016)

Episode 70:

WHAT A WEEK?!? On this Turned Out A Punk, Damian takes Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters on a journey back through his legendary and yet under-celebrated punk past. Hear how one of the world most famous rock musicians once had to adhere to the strict wardrobe demands of a straight edge band and more amazingness!

Episode 484:

We're going to need a 70th love song because The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson have come to TOAP! Listen in as the three have a lively conversation about: what is and what isn't punk and how it's all just BS anyway. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!

Also, don't miss the 25th Anniversary edition of The Magnetic Fields' all-time classic "69 Love Songs", on Merge Records.

Also, don't miss The Magnetic Fields on tour playing all 69 songs!

TOAP CLASSIC #8

Not one but two appearances from AFI/ Son Of Sam/ Blaqk Audio/ Dreamcar/ XTRMIST's Davey Havok!

Find Davey's writing on his Substack!

Catch AFI on tour this summer!

Check out Blaqk Audio!

Episode 76 (RELEASED April 24, 2016):

TWO ARE SPEAKING, IT IS FUN, Damian is joined by AFI’s Davey Havok. Sit back as he and Damian detail Davey's journey from hardcore kid to music icon. Also, listen in as Davey and Damian break down a pivotal moment in both of their lives: THE AFI RIOT!

Episode 82 (RELEASED June 4, 2016)

IT IS A REAL DEAL PART 2!!!! This week Damian is joined by a returning Davey Havok for a lovely after dinner chat! Join the two friends as they continue their discussion of punk and music.

Episode 483:

The king of jeans is here! Pissed Jeans' Matt Korvette has come to TOAP. Listen in as Damian sits down with his long time friend for their first ever actual conversation! From the Epi-Fat influence on Pissed Jeans, to Ultimate Warriors culture clashing with Orchid, to the rise of Indie Wrestling to the fall of hipster hardcore: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also don't miss Pissed Jeans' phenomenal new record: "Half-Divorced", now available everywhere, on Sub Pop

Episode 482:

Triple threat Devon Ross is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Devon to discuss: music, acting and punk. From growing up with a guitar hero dad, to trying to figure out what language the Ramones were singing in, to Devon's LA Hardcore Connection, to the importance of The Smell, to what does "it girl" even mean and so much more: listen now!

Also, check out Devon's new "Oxford Gardens" ep, available everywhere now, from Ecstatic Peace

Episode 481:

In celebration of the Toronto premier of the Detroit Hardcore documentary, Mikey Pittbull has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his inspirations as a vocalist to talk all things punk/hardcore. From the terror of Boom & The Legion Of Doom, to separating the romanticism from the reality of Detroit, to the genius of John Brannon, to xPotbullx, to the Pittbull/ICP/Esham/Kid Rock Connection and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss the FREE Toronto Premier of "Dope, Hookers and Pavement: The Real and Imagined History Of Detroit Hardcore" documentary; this Sunday (February 25) at 7pm, at Innis Town Hall!

Also, pick up a copy of the Blu-ray HERE

The Spiral Heads Takeover continues, as Jim Carroll comes to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Hope Conspiracy and A-Team guitarist to talk growing up in the unique world of Boston area hardcore and all things punk. From local-only understating of Sam Black Church, to the early '00s hardcore renaissance, to the rise of modern hardcore, to forming Pure Love with Frank Carter and so much more: don't miss this!

Also, don't miss Spiral Heads' awesome new "Til I'm Dead" LP; available everywhere February 23, on Academy Fight Songs/ Trash Casual

Also, don't miss The Hope Conspiracy's fantastic "Confusion/Chaos/Misery" Lp, out now on Deathwish

Me, you, Spiral Heads Crew! Spiral Heads' Simon Doom returns to the Turned Out A Punk with, the producer of their new record and TOAP perennial favourite: Walter Schreifels! Listen in as the three friends talk: trying to be normal, straight edge, crust, New York states of mind, Nirvana, and so much more!

Don't miss Spiral Heads' awesome new "Til I'm Dead" LP; available everywhere February 23, on Academy Fight Songs/ Trash Casual

Also, don't miss Walter on tour now with Rival Schools and in the spring with Quicksand

TOAP CLASSIC #7 (RELEASED JANUARY 27, 2016)

Episode 64:

The definition of a classic: WWE Superstar MVP makes his first appearance on the show and it is a doozy! From gangs to casino boat heists to prison to superstardom: this is one of the most incredible stories ever told on the show. Plus, riding in cars with skinheads, hearing Nirvana behind bars, getting hired by Kimbo Slice, forever beefing with Ian MacKaye AND MORE. The episode that started it all!

Find MVP on instagram here

Watch the episode of The Wrestlers with MVP here

Coming right on thru to you: Jennifer Finch from L7 is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the punk legend for one of the all time conversations on this show. From loving the hardcore takeover of LA punk, to the difference & similarities between Ian & Fat Mike, to the pre-L7/ Hole/ Babes In Toyland band and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss L7's "Cooler Than Mars" ep, the 30th Anniversary edition of "Bricks Are Heavy" or L7 on tour; more information here!

Also, for more Jennifer: check here!

TOAP CLASSIC #6 (RECORDED 24, 2023):

Episode 90:

FLAG (Keith Morris, Bill Stevenson, Chuck Dukowski & Dez Cadena) are here! .. and WACKED OUT on 'brownies. Join Damian for some post show CHAOS with punk godz.

(Photo: Keith Morris talking with DOA's Joey Keithly, taken the night of the interview)

Jayson Green is back in the TOAP Basement! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss: how Jayson's 2 years in Toronto eclipses Damian's 40 plus years, reuniting Orchid, aging in a young person's genre and so much more!

Don't miss Jayson Green and The Jerk's new 12"; available now on DFA Records!

Also, don't miss the Orchid reunion tour!

Get ready to celebrate friendship because J Mascis and Fred Armisen have returned to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with his buddies to talk all things punk! DON'T MISS IT!

Also, don't miss J's fantastic new solo "What Do We Do Now" lp; out February 2, on SUB POP.!

TOAP Classic #5 (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 2015)

Episode 47:

On this Turned Out A Punk, Damian gets a chance to finally have a conversation with Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace! Damian talks to Laura about the journey of a small town Florida DIY band who became one of the most significant Punk bands of the last 20 years... and the violent reaction it could sometimes elicit. Don't miss this one!

Don't miss Laura Jane Grace's brand new "Hole In My Head" LP, out everywhere February 16th!

Also, don't miss Laura on tour!

Photo by Melanie Kaye

Get ready to get Brainsqueezed!!!! Today on the show, Municipal Waste's Tony Foresta returns and he's brought along Tankcrimes Records CEO: Scotty Heath! Listen in as Damian sits down with his Tankcrimes Records Family to celebrate friendship and punk. From why touring with Tony is WAY more fun than touring with Damian, to Gwar being the world's greatest band, to prank calls to Eddie Money, to watching Ted with Travolta, to having a wet dreams on a punk legend's floor and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss Brainsqueeze Tour with: Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat & Scotty! Coming to a town near you!

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])

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 now

Also, find Nuclae on bandcamp

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.

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!

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!!!!

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 band

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 Records

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!

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!

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 

Episode 472:

Whether you are a rebel with a cause or just for the kicks: this is the place to be! John Gourley from Portugal. The Man is on the show! Listen in as Damian sits down with his buddy to discuss: punk and tricking Sarah Palin into building a skatepark. From being raised as a "Woods Kid" in Alaska, to playing along to Minor Threat, to witnessing Unsane's Alaska debut, to writing songs with G.O.A.T. Paul Williams and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss Portugal. The Man's "Chris Black Changed My Life" lp; available everywhere, now!

Also, don't miss Portugal. The Man on tour!

WE'RE ALL HERE BECAUSE WE LOVE HARDCORE! Welcome to a very special TOAP with Ambrose and John! Listen in as Damian chats with two of his inspirations and driving forces in DC hardcore; for a deep dive into the good, bad and ugly of punk. From discussions about: hardline, archiving, DCHC, selling out, technology, the safety of historical distance, getting old and why hardcore is THE BEST: don't miss this one!!!!

Also, check out John's fist appearance on the show

Also, check out the awesome Joint Custody Records

Also, check out the fantastic Demystification Zine

Also, check out the stupendous Shining Life Press

Episode 472:

Holster your Guns, put away your Revolvers and get ready for some Fartz; because Duff McKagan has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with Duff to talk all things Seattle punk! From being in 27 punk and hardcore bands, to the impact of the Empire record on Duff's approach to music, to hardcore ruining everything, to nearly forming a band with Ron Reyes, to dodging the Mentors and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also, don't miss Duff's great new solo album "Lighthouse", available everywhere now!

Episode 471:

Meet the Russins! This week on the show: Alex, Ben and Ned, from Cold World, Citizen, Glitterer and Title Fight, are here! Listen in as Damian sits down, with the current first siblings of punk and hardcore, to talk music and family. From Alex gatekeeping hardcore from his little brothers, to the importance of the Mental Era, to the legend of Magnus, to Title Fight's enduring legacy, to it being a Cold World world and so much more: this is not to be missed!!!!

Also, don't miss Citizen's latest lp: "Calling The Dogs"! Available everywhere now, from Run For Cover Records.

Also, don't miss Citizen on tour!

Also, don't miss Glitterer's upcoming lp: "Rationale"! Available everywhere February 23, from Anti- Records.

Also, don't miss Glitterer on tour!

And for you legal needs: hit up Alex at Russin Law!

Episode 470:

We hope you're still screaming; because The Stahl Bros are here! Today on the show: Damian is joined by Pete and Franz Stahl, from Scream and Wool, to talk the good, bad and ugly of punk. From being halfway between the PMA & the Georgetown Punx, to The Robbie Brookside Connection, to the return of LA in the 90s, to grunge happening, to the power of DC's brand of Hardcore, to never wanting to stop being a punk and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also, don't miss Scream's fantastic new lp: DC Special. Available everywhere now, from Dischord Records.

Episode 469:

Today on Turned Out A Punk, our friend Jason Narducy returns to the show and he's brought along his buddy, Michael Shannon! Join Damian as he sits with the two bandmates to talk: growing up, theatre, movies and punk. From the DePaul connection, to getting overwhelmed by a venue, to the greatness of Iggy, to the Modern Lovers inventing punk, to sitting in a swamp with Henry Rollins: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Also don't miss Jason and Michael playing REM's "Murmer", along with with: Daj Juhlin, Nick Macri, Vijay Ellis-Nayak and TOAP legend: Jon Wurster

Fri. Feb. 1 and 2 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

Sun. Feb. 4 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

Thu. Feb. 8 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club

Fri. Feb. 9 – Carrboro, NC @ Catʼs Cradle

Sat. Feb. 10 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat

Mon. Feb. 12 – Ardmore, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall

Tue. Feb. 13 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair

Wed. Feb. 14 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Episode 468:

Don’t worry about having a bad trip because Eric Andre and Dan Curry are here! Join Damian as he sits down with the minds behind: The Eric Andre Show, Bad Trip, Hot Package and the brand new book Dumb Ideas to discuss all things punk and more. From the shock of the anti-sex part of straight edge, to good and bad trips, to the hilariously humourless side of hardcore, to whatever happened to the Soy Bomb guy and so much more: DON’T MISS IT!!!

Also, don’t miss Dan and Eric’s great new book: “Dumb Ideas”, available everywhere now! 

Also, huge thank you to Jonah Falco for audio support with this episode!

Episode 467:

Rev your blue engines because: Molly Rankin and Alec O'Hanley are on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with his old tour buddies to talk: turning your back on expectations, success and punk. From the greatness of the Dolly Mixture, to sharpening your skills on tour, to gambling with Doug Marsch, to noble arrests and so much more! Don't miss it!!!!

Also, don't miss Alvvays' amazing "Blue Rev", out on Polyvinyl now!

Also, don't miss Alvvays on tour!

Episode 466:

For those that know, there is no Toronto music legend that is more storied and infamous than Dan Burke. Join Damian as he sits down with the Toronto concert promoter and music icon, to dig beneath the myths and legends. From hanging with the Discords in NDG, to fall from grace of a W5 reporter, to the genius of Will Munro, to the John Dwyer fight, to the Jay Reatard fight, to dying and coming back to life... TWICE: THIS IS ONE OF THE WILDEST EPISODES EVER.

Keep up with all of Dan's upcoming concerts on instagram: @dan_burke_rockscar

Episode 465:

Today on the show, Heatmiser's Neil Gust is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with Neil to discuss punk and the complications that come when our friends become famous. From the importance of Gobblehoof, to the Poison Idea Connection, to various scenes in the pacific northwest, to grappling with Heatmiser's legacy and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS

Also , don't miss the fantastic new Heatmiser retrospective compilation: "The Music Of Heatmiser", on Thirdman Records. Available everywhere, now.

Splits Vol. 17:

Quit your job and tell your boss to stand aside, because Chris "Cooch" Minicucci and Jerry A. are back! Join Damian, and the biggest Poison Idea fan he knows (Cooch), as they sit and chat with the King Of Punk himself (Jerry A.)! Trying not to run afoul with the Fowl crew, living with Count Vertigo, getting a new lease on life and a major record nerd-out: this is a gooooood one!

Also, head to https://poisonidea.bigcartel.com/ for all your Poison Idea needs!

Also, head here for Jerry's incredible autobiography!

Also, don't miss any of the awesomeness Cooch involved in: the godly Radio Raheem Records & books , the foundational Painkiller Records, and the fantastic store Big Dig!

You better keep your eye on the bat around here, because the hits keep coming: El Kempner is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Palehound mastermind to discuss punk of all stripes. From the Avril Lavigne quagmire, to Simple Plan knowing better, to DIY's importance, to Pitchfork's power and so much more: don't miss this one!

Also, don't miss Palehound's fantastic "Eye On The Bat" lp! Available everywhere now, on Polyvinyl Records.

Also, don't miss Palehound on tour, now!

Welcome to THIS FOOL's Chris Estrada's and TURNED OUT A PUNK's Damian Abraham's new podcast: KILLED BY PUNK! Punk is a globally diverse culture, with every participant imbuing the word with their own personal definition of what it is. Each episode, Chris and Damian will discuss the different ways this word has been interpreted and the larger ramification for culture and society.

How better to kick it off than with a trip to The Punk Museum in Las Vegas?!?

First, join Chris and Damian as they sit down with the great Fred Armisen and a very a hungover Fat Mike at The Punk Museum. Kick back and "watch" the fireworks, as poor Fred and Chris are subjected to Mike and Damian's bickering about, what else, punk.

Then, Chris and Damian have a two on one conversation with Fat Mike, and it's a rollercoaster! From the effort required to open a punk museum, to the evolving understanding within punk, to the myth of "taste", to the core of Mike and Damian's tensions, to why Mike looks up to Chris, to the highs and lows the come from being the man who's job was keeping punk rock elite: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

For more information on tickets and guided tours for the AMAZING Punk Museum in Las Vegas: GO HERE!!!!

Check out Mike's new classical record:"Fat Mike Get's Strung Out", Available everywhere on Fat Wreck Chords, now!

Episode 456:

They all go hand and hand through the punk life. Today on the show: Dave Rowntree from Blur is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of britpop's most interesting people, to discuss punk and the housing crises. From the Adverts coming to town, to the sounds of London's squatter scene, to being the first band on the internet, to building space programs, to working with a Disco Zombie, to 8 year old Damian drinking with Damon: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also, don't miss Blur's new album "The Ballad Of Darren", out everywhere July 21st!

Also, don't miss Dave's fantastic album "Radio Songs", out now on Cooking Vinyl!

Finally, don't miss Damian at The Punk Museum in Las Vegas, July 24-25. Get tickets here!

Episode 455:

How much art can you take: because Chris Mars is here! Today on the show, Damian is joined by the former Replacements' drummer turned master painter for a discussion about how punk permeates every aspect to Chris’ approach. From the early days in Dog Breath, to partying too hard for Sam Kinison, to why to focus on the eyes and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also, don’t miss Chris’ new solo album: “The Average Album”, available here!

Also, don't miss Chris' amazing new monograph : "7:42", coming this fall on Rare Bird Books!

Also, please support: https://www.muttmuttengine.org; a fantastic not-for-profit dog rescue founded by Chris!

Get ready for some Girls' Germs and Bratmobiles, because Allison Wolfe is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Pacific Northwest music legend to talk punk, riot grrrl and the cultural shifts they create. From going to the punk party, to refusing to give Kurt the Vaselines singles, to the Danko Jones Connection, to the importance of Fifth Column, to Riot Grrrl changing academia, to singing in Metal Church: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also don't miss the return of Bratmobile, July 2 at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown!

Splits Vol 12:

This is a Splits for the ages: Tommy Stinson and Jon Wurster return to the show! That’s right, TOAP MVP, Jon Wurster sits down with Damian to interview one of Jon's all-time music heroes: Tommy Stinson! THIS IS ONE FOR THE AGES!

Don’t miss Tommy’s fantastic new solo album: “Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys In the Campfire - Wronger” ! Head over to tommystinson.com to grab vinyl and for upcoming tour dates!

Don’t miss Jon on tour with Mountain Goats and Bob Mould! You can also catch Jon every Tuesday at 9pmEST, as part of The Best Show!

Episode 440:

It's an (Orthodox) Tankcrimes Day miracle!! Chris Elder is on Turned Out A Punk!

Join Damian as he sits down with the legendary vocalist and label head to discuss punk and the history behind the mystery of one of hardcore's greatest bands. From growing up punk in Inglewood, to the perfection of the Pessimiser discography, to No Comment's concept record, to the genius of Oingo Boingo, to the greatness of California's Nausea and so much more! DON'T MISS THIS ONE

Head to tankcrimes.com for all your Despise You needs!

Happy Tankcrimes Day, everyone!