Turned Out A Punk

Rad dads unite, Martin Wong has come to TOAP! Today on the show, Damian is joined by one half of his beloved Giant Robot Magazine to talk: publishing, parenting and punk. From letting Green Day crash at your house, to Zach De La Rocha's burden, to a cameo from Eloise from the Linda Lindas and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Martin's contributions in Razorcake Also, don't miss anything Giant Robot related Also, don't miss the Linda Lindas on tour Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself) Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind Nick Woj discuss the Kurt Bloch and Ray Cappo episodes of TOAP, before being joined by friends of the show, the GODS: Poison Idea's Jerry A. and Hard-Ons' Ray Ahn! Don't miss Hard-Ons featuring Jerry A. on the road now with Melvins and Napalm Death!!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sacha was a force of nature that changed the worlds of hardcore and hip-hop forever with his influence. Whether it was putting out zines and magazines, or making documentaries or subverting TV, or playing in hardcore bands, Sacha was a legendary person and a creative giant. We were honoured to have him as a guest on this show. Our thoughts are with his bandmates, friends and family. RIP Sacha Jenkins 1971-2025 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Me, you, TOAP Crew; Raghunath "Ray" Cappo has come to the podcast! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Youth Of Today and Shelter vocalist to talk: the secular religion of punk. From the infamous final Maximum Rock & Roll interview, to why it's SSD over Dischord, to sharing an apartment with members of Nausea and YDL and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! GO!!!!! Don't miss Raghunath with Shelter and Youth Of Today or anything else he is doing! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Please, make a wish; it's your birthday because Kurt Bloch has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Fastbacks' legend to talk all things punk! From the true origins of Seattle punk, to the devolution Mentors, to booking the first Guns 'N' Roses show and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, listen to Fastbacks, love Fastbacks, live for Fastbacks. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself) Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind NIck Woj discuss the recent Redd Kross episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 with Tarantino and so much more! DON'T YOU DARE MISS THIS ONE RENT "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" NOW!!!!!!!!! GO SEE REDD KROSS ON TOUR AND BUY THEIR RECORDS!!!!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Gauze and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Iron Lung awesome new record: "Adapting//Crawling", out now! Also, buy everything on Iron Lung Records Also, check here for all other Iron Lung needs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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't miss Billy's first album in 11 years: "Dream Into It", out everywhere April 25th Also, don't miss Billy on tour with Joan Jett! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 The 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 set with Black Flag sets and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!! Also don't miss the amazing film: "The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartell"! Check We Got Power for more updates! Also, check out Dave's youtube channel for some of the greatest music movies ever! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 playing with Kicker Also, hit up Tankcrimes for all your Dystopia needs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 cconversion 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, don't miss any of Blothar and Gwar's: 4O SHOCKING YEARS EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Grand Royal coolness, to the dark downside of At The Drive In's success and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss the 20th anniversary edition of Sparta's "Porcelain" Also, don't miss Jim and Sparta on tour! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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't miss the 30th anniversary edition of Frank's classic "Teenager Of The Year", available now! Also, don't miss the Pixies on tour this spring and summer! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 the worst of thousands: this is not to be missed! And don't miss the fantastic Gary Topp book: "He Hijacked My Brain", out now on UXB Press Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy