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Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers", parent of 3... and undeniably, a punk music obsessive. Each week, he sits down and chats with an interesting person from various walks of life to find out how their world was influenced and changed by the discovery of a novelty genre that supposedly died out in 1978... PUNK!

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Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers", parent of 3... and undeniably, a punk music obsessive. Each week, he sits down and chats with an interesting person from various walks of life to find out how their world was influenced and changed by the discovery of a novelty genre that supposedly died out in 1978... PUNK!

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TOAP Classic Jamey Jasta from Hatebreed is here

8/26/2025
TOAP CLASSIC #38 (RECORDED January 10, 2015) Don't miss Jamey and Hatebreed on tour this fall! Episode 13 This week Damian is joined by hardcore legend Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed. Jamey also had his own podcast ‘The Jasta Show’ and various other projects, including former owner of xmulletx.com. Listen in as the two talk about Jamey’s rise from throwing park shows in Connecticut Commons, to being in one of the most popular aggressive bands in the world. 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

Duration:01:03:29

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TOAP Classic Dave Ackerman from Planet On A Chain and Tear It Up is here

8/17/2025
TOAP CLASSIC #37 (RECORDED January 18, 2016) Happy Birthday Dave Ackerman! In celebration of the birthday of one of TOAPs all time favourite vocalists, here is Dave first appearance on the show and one of the all time classic episodes Don't miss Dave and Planet On A Chain's fantastic new record: "Culture Of Death", out now! Also, check out all of POAC's other awesome records Episode 72: Better late than never! This week on Turned Out A Punk; Damian is joined by legendary DIY Hardcore vocalist Dave Ackerman. The two sit down and break all the duration records on this podcast as they chat Dead Nation, Tear It Up’s influence on Fucked Up, and Anne Hathaway’s connection to the Growing Stronger compilation. 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

Duration:02:11:21

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I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 7

8/12/2025
Watch the video version of this podcast here (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 Fast Ronald and David Sandström episodes of TOAP but wind up arguing about Hulk Hogan and cursed artifacts. Plus, the "Three Things In My Room" segment! 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

Duration:01:46:37

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David Sandström from Refused and Final Exit is here

8/6/2025
If you’re stuck by the daily rhythm on the production line, fear not because David Sandström is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Refused and Final Exit stalwart to talk about the end of Refused and the shape of punk.... to come. From Step Forward changing everything, to the trials and tribulations of making Shape Of Punk To Come, to feeling isolated by 90s hardcore, to Refused breaking up to stay together, to getting the lyric sheet for Minor Threat’s Filler from the singer of Anti Cimex and so much more: don’t miss this one! Also, don't miss David on the final Refused 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

Duration:01:39:11

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Fast Ronald is here

7/30/2025
From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows and back again, Fast Ronald has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the hilarious comedian and his long time friend to discuss: love, loss and punk. From jamming out to the Ramones, to the origins of the Texas sounds, to watching Justin Long trip out over Iron Age, to partying so hard with Riley that you wind up lying to Prince Paul and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss Fast Ronald's hilarious comedy special: "Flex Your Head", available now for free! RIP Tim, Riley, Wade and BC 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

Duration:01:19:58

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I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 6

7/27/2025
Watch the video version of this podcast here (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 Steve Miller and Kevin Martin episodes of TOAP but wind up arguing over Oasis. Plus, the return of the segment: "Three Things In My Room" 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

Duration:01:41:46

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Kevin Martin from Candlebox is here

7/22/2025
Oh you, it’s for you, only you because Kevin Martin has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Candlebox singer to apologize for doubting his punk connection. From hanging with Marching Plague, to Malfunkshun being the world’s greatest band, to the dangers of being direct support for Metallica, to Rollins loving Candlebox, to Neil Peart re-writing the setlist and so much more: don’t miss this one! Also, don't miss Kevin and Candlebox 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

Duration:01:24:44

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TOAP CLASSIC Artist Brian Walsby from Scared Straight, Wwax and so much more is here

7/18/2025
TOAP CLASSIC #36 (RECORDED September 01, 2015) Grab some of Brian’s amazing artwork! Pick up some of the awesome officially licensed t-shirts that Brian has designed for a who’s who of punk/ hardcore/indie legends! Episode 44: Today on the show, the man with the most interesting resume in punk: Brian Walsby is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his favourite artists to talk all things punk. From doing art from Mystic, to being in the pre-Ten Foot Pole band, to drawings the cover of "Walk Together, Rock Together", to being in the pre-Superchunk band, do doing art for the Melvins, to giving Ryan Adams a shot, to turning down Nirvana and so much more! DON'T MISS THIS! 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

Duration:01:11:45

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Steve Miller from The Fix and Blight is here

7/16/2025
Do you hear songs by people you can't even touch? Do you waste your time daydreaming, you can't get enough? Well, you are in luck because Steve Miller has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with The Fix vocalist to discuss all things punk. From being changed by Detroit rock, to a motivation greater than fame, to helping to create midwest hardcore, to blowing TSOL's power, to tripping on a future Oscar nominee's mushrooms and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Steve's awesome new book on the great "Laughing Hyenas", available from J-Card 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

Duration:01:26:49

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I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 5

7/13/2025
(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 Pelle Almqvist and Kyle Gordon episodes of TOAP but wind up arguing over Oasis. They also debut a new segment: "Three Things In My Room" and Woj gives the definitive answers the "What would Krysten Ritter's favourite hardcore band be?" meme. 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

Duration:02:16:58

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Kyle Gordon is here

7/7/2025
No one we know will ever die because Kyle Gordon has come to TOAP! Listen as Damian sits down with the comedian to discuss the perfection of the Ramones and so much more. From thinking the Germs summed up punk, to punk being parody proof, to the evils of content creation, to Damian sucking at social media and so much more: don't miss this one!!!! Also, don't miss Kyle's hilarious new album: "Kyle Gordon Is Wonderful" Also, don't miss Kyle with other recent TOAP guest: Kyle Mooney, on July 17 and 20 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

Duration:01:27:08

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Pelle Almqvist from the Hives is here

7/1/2025
Hate to say told you so but Pelle form the Hives is here! Listen as Damian and Pelle meet up thirteen years to the day since their last encounter to talk Swedish Punk. From Mom supporting Happy Farm, to Trall vs. Kang, to the New Bomb Turks ruling, to being inadvertent pawns in Vince's evil and so much more: don't miss this. Also don't miss the Hives' brand new single: "Paint A Picture"! Also, don't miss the new Hives album "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives", out August 29th. 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

Duration:00:43:54

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I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 4

6/28/2025
(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 Kyle Mooney and Dave Davies episodes but wind up mainly arguing over music. 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

Duration:02:18:03

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Dave Davies from The Kinks is here

6/24/2025
Grab your razorblades and start slashing your speaker cones because Dave Davies has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with The Kinks' guitar god to talk about helping to create and loving punk! From hanging with Jayne County, to The Jam vs Van Halen, to the greatness of Mick McManus, to getting booked by John Wayne Gacy, to some people just not getting The Kinks and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also don't miss the fantastic finale volume of The Kinks' anthology series: "The Journey Part 3"! Covering the bands' amazing 1977-84 period ("the punk years"), it's hand selected by Dave and co. and available everywhere July 11! 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

Duration:00:52:20

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TOAP CLASSIC Jeff Cannonball is here

6/21/2025
PLEASE SUPPORT MILO, SAM & JEFF CANNONBALL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED! Click on the link above and help out one the sweetest human beings on earth. F**K ALS Also, don't miss NJ wrestling coming together for Jeff at Cannonball Fest! Also, don't miss this awesome benefit compilation featuring some of Jeff's awesome bands! Also, grab one of these awesome shirts! Jeff Cannonball is an East Coast Wrestling and Hardcore legend! Here are his first two appearances on the show: Episode 105 - RECORDED 2016/08/11 Live in Philly - RECORDED 2016/14/12 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

Duration:02:01:01

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Kyle Mooney aka Kyle M formerly of Saturday Night Live is here

6/16/2025
Are you ready to get real?! Kyle M (once known as Kyle Mooney) has come to TOAP and it don''t get much realer than that! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former SNL cast member to get serious about his new record "The Real Me". From the Daniel Johnston influence, to being the weirdest artist on Stones Throw, to getting Warped Tour wasted, to the lasting trauma of middle school showers and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE. Also, don't miss Kyle's awesomely puzzling new album "The Real Me", available everywhere now! Also, don't miss Kyle on tour, coming to a town near you (if you live in or around very specific US and Canadian cities)! 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

Duration:00:50:53

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I Heard They Stream Live 3: This is for Jeff Cannonball

6/13/2025
PLEASE SUPPORT MILO, SAM & JEFF CANNONBALL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED! Click on the link above and help out one the sweetest human beings on earth. F**K ALS (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 Martin Wong and Tim Singer episodes of TOAP, Also, Turnstile, the golden age of magazines, the cool Victory releases, Hatebreed causing the merging of hardcore and metal and so much more. 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

Duration:01:39:31

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Tim Singer from Deadguy is here

6/10/2025
No more messages because Tim Singer has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Deadguy vocalist to discuss: zines, band logos and all things punk. From Brannon vs Rollins style, to designing $1000 shirts as a kid, to Born Against/Sick Of It All beef, to Deadguy being on Victory, to Youth Crew following you and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don't miss Tim and Deadsguy's awesome new LP: "Near-Death Travel Services" Lp, coming June 17th Also, don't miss 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

Duration:01:28:04

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TOAP CLASSIC Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst are here

6/7/2025
TOAP CLASSIC #36 (RECORDED January 21, 2019): HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEVERS AND MIRRORS!!!! We are celebrating the 25 years of Bright Eyes' classic record (one of producer Tristan's all-time favourites) by re-sharing Conor's first appearance on the show, along with his Better Oblivion Community Center bandmate: Phoebe Bridgers! Don't miss the 25th anniversary re-recording of "A Song To Pass The Time" Episode 199- This week on Turned Out A Punk, it is a celebration as PHOEBE BRIDGERS & CONOR OBERST come on to celebrate the release of Better Oblivion Community Center! So sit back as Damian gets two different perspectives on a punk journey that ultimately led to the recording of this record. Can You Believe it? ONE FOR THE AGES!!! 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

Duration:01:04:46

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Martin Wong from Giant Robot is here

6/2/2025
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

Duration:01:35:02