

Turned Out A Punk
Turned Out A Punk
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!
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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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 20min
Fast Ronald is here
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 BCSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 42min
I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 6
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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 25min
Kevin Martin from Candlebox is here
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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 29min
TOAP CLASSIC Artist Brian Walsby from Scared Straight, Wwax and so much more is here
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 for Mystic, to being in the pre-Ten Foot Pole band, to drawing 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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 27min
Steve Miller from The Fix and Blight is here
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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 14, 2025 • 2h 17min
I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 5
(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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 27min
Kyle Gordon is here
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 20Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 1, 2025 • 44min
Pelle Almqvist from the Hives is here
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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 28, 2025 • 2h 18min
I HEARD THEY STREAM LIVE 4
(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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 24, 2025 • 52min
Dave Davies from The Kinks is here
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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


