Turned Out A Punk

We may have been born innocent but we ain't anymore: Redd Kross' McDonald Bros. and, director of "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story", Andrew Reich have all come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the three to discuss: the butt move that may have cost Steven his job in Zwan, the Coachella pot connection, Jeff finally forgiving the Circle Jerks, starting a new beef wi...

Marching through the doldrums? Well, have no fear because Jensen Ward has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with one half of Iron Lung to talk punk and try to achieve some level of North American Gob Unity. From maybe seeing 7 Seconds at the state fair, to Zoinks playing the high school, to the preschool years of the Punk Rock MBA, to Gehenna being too scary for Europe, to wrestling with...

Kiss me deadly tonight because Billy Idol has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former Generation X singer to talk about being there when punk began. From seeing the Sex Pistols for the first time, to Siouxsie Sioux causing an international incident in France, to being the target of Sid Vicious, to hanging with John Belushi and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don&#3...

2025 is the year punk broke because Dave Markey and Jordan Schwartz have come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the brains behind We Got Power Fanzine and Films to discuss all things punk. From getting Damian into punk, to Bill Bartell being punk's biggest troll, to the day Pat Smear joined Nirvana, to getting fired by Greg Ginn, to filming Rollins' first and last se...

Clem was one of punk's architects and he never stopped believing in it. A rock and roll hall of famer for Blondie and a punk hall of famer for Blondie and everything else. A legendary musician and person, we were honoured to have had him as a guest on the show. Our deepest condolences to his family and all his bandmates.  Rest in peace Clem "Elvis Ramone" Burke 1954-2025 Support this p...

Al was a hero and friend of this show. This is for him. Our deepest condolences to Nancy and the whole SSD Family. As per Al's requests: please send donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute , get your colonoscopy and tell your congressperson to resume funding cancer research. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

Humans may equal garbage but this podcast equals awesome because Matt "Mauz" Parrillo is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the DYSTOPIA guitarist to discuss all things punk. From the Cantankerous Years, to Mindrot's Ska punk connection, to surviving Spiderland Acres, to why you should never fly AIR DYSTOPIA and so much more: don't miss this one!!! Also, check out Matt playin...

Attention fellow Scumdogs of the Universe: Michael Bishop from Gwar has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Blothar the Berserker to talk punk and 40 years of Gwar insanity. From Sex Pistols conversion narratives, to the Death Piggy/ White Cross Divide, to Dave Brockie being band in DC, to the legacy of Richmond's post-hardcore scene and so much more: don't miss this one! Also...

Be kind to the punishers; you know not where you'll meet them again. Today, Jim Ward from Sparta comes to TOAP and face to face with his one time punisher: Damian. Listen in to hear how Jim's kindness 27 years ago helped set Damian on the path to this podcast and so much more! From the greatness of the Rhythm Pigs, to the DC vs the gun totting parts of the El Paso scene, to Mike D's Gr...

You believe it? You better: Frank Black has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his favourite songwriters ever to talk about: society, religion and all things punk. From the stuff the Pixies didn't like, to the Guns & Roses connection to Larry Norman, to Minor Threat being the end of Rock and Roll's evolution and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don'...

He hijacked "Toronto The Good": Gary Topp is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the man who first lured the Ramones out of New York to talk punk and a lifetime spent in music. From getting dragged along to Toronto's first ever rock show, to seeing Dylan before the first record to booking the Screamers, watch Toronto punk blossoming, to making Toronto cool, to the Knack being t...

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 B...

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 Sp...

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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inqui...

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...

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 , Intimida...

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...

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...

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...

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 discus...

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, BL...

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. Support this podcast at — htt...

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...

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,...

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: " Merc...