Turned Out A Punk

Splits Vol. 11: What brings people together more than punk and wrestling?! On this episode, we’re joined by independent wrestler Daniel Makabe (episode 386) and indie record impresario Gerard Cosloy (episodes 5 & 110)! Listen in as Damian sits down with the returning guests to discuss: beef, attempted murder by the Circle Jerks, and the Punk/Wrestling connection. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED Don&#...

Episode 450: Greg Norton is here! That's right: one third of one of Rock and Roll's greatest power trios is here to talk all things punk! From hanging in record stores waiting for punk, to the Suburbs being the Twin Cites' favourite band, to carving the circuit with Hüsker Dü, to being hated for going hardcore, to leaving music to become a chef, to coming back to touring with UltraBomb...

Episode 449: Never mind Zach, here's Doni Blair! That's right, the other half of Sherman Texas' punkest siblings is here! After years of his brother Zach's appearances on the show, Doni gets a turn! Join Damian as he sits down with Doni to discuss: surviving Sherman and finding punk. From punk parental lessons, to the Denton/Dallas music explosion, to more on the Blair Brother'...

Splits Vol. 10: That's right: Glen Matlock (Episode 248) and Jon Wurster (Episode 86, 217, etc.) return to the show, for a conversation Jon has been preparing his whole life for! Join Damian and Jon as they talk to Glen about: Rich Kids, fun times with Iggy Pop, Japan with Johnny Thunders and the burden of having been a teenage Sex Pistol. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss Glen&#39...

Episode 448: Rejoice, Robert Trujillo is here! Join Damian as he sits down with Metallica's bass god to discuss growing up in the culture of punk. From the proto-punk power of Cheech and Chong, to backyard parties with Neighbourhood Watch, to lessons learned from Lulu, to the ever evolving world of Metallica: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, check local listings or click here for more informati...

Episode 447: Fellow Cone-heads, rejoice! Jason "Cone" McCaslin is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Sum 41 bass player to discuss: shared history, working with DMX, lessons learned from Iggy Pop, the perils of finding success in music when you ate young and so much more: this is not be missed! Also, don't miss the Cone's Cave radio show! Listen live Sunda...

Episode 446: You don't have to be Detective Mae Dunn to know this is going to be a good one: Sarah Burns is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his favourite TV villains (HTGAWM's Emily Sinclair) to discuss: the good, the bad and the ugly of growing up punk in Long Island and the disconnect it creates with her current Hollywood life. From dealing with anti-Riot...

Splits Vol 9: That's right: Tobi Vail (Episode 430) and Dale Crover (Episodes 36 and Episode 250) have returned! Two of punk's most influential drummers sit down with Damian to discuss growing up together and all things punk. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don't miss Tobi on tour with Bikini Kill this spring! More info at bikinikill.com Also, don't miss Dale on The Melvin's 40...

Episode 445: Ditch your flares and shave your beard: Robyn Hitchcock is here! That's right, the legendary Soft Boy comes to Turned Out A Punk to discuss whether or not he was ever really a punk and so much more. Listen in as Damian talks to one of his favourite songwriters about: the sketchiness of Raw Records, still hunting for a copy of “I Could Puke”, Bushell vs Savage and tons of other goo...

Episode 444: Don't worry about the stormy weather or the roadblocks in our way: Santigold is here! Join Damian as he sits down with the Philly music legend to discuss mental health and punk. From meeting Chuck Treece at a school dance, to her journey into punk with Stiffed, Schoolly D is hardcore,lessons learned from touring with Bad Brains, people loving watching the rise & fall and so mu...

Episode 443: Start screaming because Marissa Paternoster is on here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the  Screaming Females vocalist/guitarist to talk punk and jam bands. From forced Phish listening sessions, to New Jersey having it,  to the architecture of DIY and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Screaming Females' brand new lp: "Desire Pathway", on Don G...

Episode 442: ALEXISONFIRE week concludes with a bang: Wade is back! Join Damian as he sits down with Dooms Children's, Black Lung's and Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil to catch up and talk: punk, the Grateful Dead's place in the universe, healing with friends and more! Don't miss it! Also, don't miss Alexisonfire's "Otherness"! In stores, now!! Thank you to Creem Ma...

Episode 441: IT'S ALEXISONFIRE WEEK ON TURNED OUT A PUNK!! Kicking it off with the only member of the band that has yet to appear on the show: Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss Burlington Ontario's rich music history and punk. From Rainbow Butt Monkeys becoming Finger Eleven, to Trunk's greatness, to "TJon Wurster T...

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 Oi...

Episode 439: PUNK IS FOR THE YOUTH! Today on Turned Out A Punk one of punk's brightest young lights: The Linda Lindas are here! Listen as Damian sits down for a short, chaotic, awesome conversation with the teen punk sensations. From growing up punk, to Alice Bag's influence, to Tony Adolescent being the best, to feeling out of step with your generation: don't miss this one! Also, don&...

Splits Vol. 8: Punk's greatest siblings return to Turned Out A Punk with a vengeance! Listen in as Damian and the Redd Kross Bros. sit down to discuss all things punk. From being the first ones out of the SST cult, to going to see the Go-Gos with the Descendents, to the beef with the Circle Jerks, to which Black Flag singer was really the best, to Pat Smear passing on the Chilli Peppers,  to F...

Episode 438: ON THE GROUND, FACEDOWN, WIDE AWAKE! Today on the Turned Out A Punk, Bobby from 16 is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with a member of one of his all-time favourite bands! They discuss all things punk including the mystery of 16. From skating with legends as a 6 year old, to Redd Kross being the worlds greatest band, to touring with Slayer, to the Pushead bump, to the greatness of...

Episode 437: Pass the Mighty Taco, we think we're Commander Tom! This week on Turned Out Punk we are joined by two of Tuffalo's hardest: Dan Licata and Joe Pera! Listen in as Damian sits down with two hilarious comedians to talk about punk, pain and The Red Green Show. From pooping down a lane at a bowling ally in the name of art, to Jackass auditions gone wrong, to the Goo Goo Dolls, to t...

Episode 436: Wipe those tears off your Gore-tex, Graham Sayle is here! Join Damian as he sits down with the High Vis vocalist to talk punk, poseurs and Pot Noodle Pyramid. From scouser ribbings, to Brit-pop's pervasiveness, to building a scene & remembering who was there and so much more! Don't miss it! Don't miss High Vis' fantastic "Blending" LP, OUT NOW on Dais Recor...

Episode 435: How does one retire from music? Damian sits down with one-time Deadly Snake, Max McCabe-Lokos to find out just that. Listen in as   one of the greatest front-people Toronto ever produced talks about punk, why Toronto sucks/rules and knowing it was time to walk away... forever? From the classic Classics Studios, to the world changing legacy of 5 Arlington, to the legendary Dan Burke, t...

Episode 434: Pop icon Tiffany is here! That's right, Damian sits down the legendary singer to talk about: punk, country and wrestling! Listen as the two discuss: being discovered by the great Hoyt Axton, touring with Jerry Lee Lewis & Little Richard, wrestling Butter Bean and so much more!!! Don't miss Tiffany's brand new album: Shadows! More information at tiffanytunes.com Also, g...

Episode 433: There's a Pinkus among us! This week on Turned Out A Punk: JD Pinkus returns to bring us good tidings and punk.  Having first appeared with the Melvins on episode #36, JD comes back to talk with Damian and fill in some blanks. Listen in as the two discuss: drugs, guns, sex, the GG Allin of the South, Butthole Surfers vs. REM, Ru Paul being the best, the inability to have a reunion...

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Episode 432: One of us, one of us! This Fool's Chris Estrada is here and he came to play! This week on the show Damian is joined by the star and creator of one of his favourite TV shows to talk all things punk. It turns out that Chris is a big fan of TOAP and has come prepared to go. From being neighbours with Despise You, to gangbangers calling you "Marilyn Manson", to choosing a side...

Episode 431: Don't go back home just yet, Stephanie Phillips is right here! Today on Turned Out A Punk, the author and Big Joanie frontperson stops by to talk punk and DIY. Join Damian as he sits down with one of his favourite music writers to talk: American alternative being UK mainstream, the importance of the forgotten histories, Rachel Aggs' genius, "who the hell are those guys&#34...