Turned Out A Punk

Years in the making: Arthur Rizk from: Eternal Champion, Cold World, Sumerlands, Iron Age, War Hungry, Power Trip, Carpenter Ant and 400 plus other awesome projects is on TOAP! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Head over here to keep up with Arthur's various projectsDon't miss Eternal Champion and Sumerlands 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

TOAP CLASSIC #9 (RELEASED MARCH 17, 2016)Episode 70:WHAT A WEEK?!? On this Turned Out A Punk, Damian takes Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters on a journey back through his legendary and yet under-celebrated punk past. Hear how one of the world most famous rock musicians once had to adhere to the strict wardrobe demands of a straight edge band and more amazingness!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're going to need a 70th love song because The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson have come to TOAP! Listen in as the three have a lively conversation about: what is and what isn't punk and how it's all just BS anyway. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!Also, don't miss the 25th Anniversary edition of The Magnetic Fields' all-time classic "69 Love Songs", on Merge Records.Also, don't miss The Magnetic Fields on tour playing all 69 songs!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP CLASSIC #8 Not one but two appearances from AFI/ Son Of Sam/ Blaqk Audio/ Dreamcar/ XTRMIST's Davey Havok!Find Davey's writing on his Substack!Catch AFI on tour this summer!Check out Blaqk Audio!Episode 76 (RELEASED April 24, 2016):TWO ARE SPEAKING, IT IS FUN, Damian is joined by AFI’s Davey Havok. Sit back as he and Damian detail Davey's journey from hardcore kid to music icon. Also, listen in as Davey and Damian break down a pivotal moment in both of their lives: THE AFI RIOT!Episode 82 (RELEASED June 4, 2016)IT IS A REAL DEAL PART 2!!!! This week Damian is joined by a returning Davey Havok for a lovely after dinner chat! Join the two friends as they continue their discussion of punk and music. As touched on:Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The king of jeans is here! Pissed Jeans' Matt Korvette has come to TOAP. Listen in as Damian sits down with his long time friend for their first ever actual conversation! From the Epi-Fat influence on Pissed Jeans, to Ultimate Warriors culture clashing with Orchid, to the rise of Indie Wrestling to the fall of hipster hardcore: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also don't miss Pissed Jeans' phenomenal new record: "Half-Divorced", now available everywhere, on Sub PopOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Triple threat Devon Ross is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with Devon to discuss: music, acting and punk. From growing up with a guitar hero dad, to trying to figure out what language the Ramones were singing in, to Devon's LA Hardcore Connection, to the importance of The Smell, to what does "it girl" even mean and so much more: listen now!Also, check out Devon's new "Oxford Gardens" ep, available everywhere now, from Ecstatic PeaceOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In celebration of the Toronto premier of the Detroit Hardcore documentary, Mikey Pittbull has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with one of his inspirations as a vocalist to talk all things punk/hardcore. From the terror of Boom & The Legion Of Doom, to separating the romanticism from the reality of Detroit, to the genius of John Brannon, to xPotbullx, to the Pittbull/ICP/Esham/Kid Rock Connection and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss the FREE Toronto Premier of "Dope, Hookers and Pavement: The Real and Imagined History Of Detroit Hardcore" documentary; this Sunday (February 25) at 7pm, at Innis Town Hall!Also, pick up a copy of the Blu-ray HEREOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Spiral Heads Takeover continues, as Jim Carroll comes to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Hope Conspiracy and A-Team guitarist to talk growing up in the unique world of Boston area hardcore and all things punk. From local-only understating of Sam Black Church, to the early '00s hardcore renaissance, to the rise of modern hardcore, to forming Pure Love with Frank Carter and so much more: don't miss this! Also, don't miss Spiral Heads' awesome new "Til I'm Dead" LP; available everywhere February 23, on Academy Fight Songs/ Trash CasualAlso, don't miss The Hope Conspiracy's fantastic "Confusion/Chaos/Misery" Lp, out now on DeathwishOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Me, you, Spiral Heads Crew! Spiral Heads' Simon Doom returns to the Turned Out A Punk with, the producer of their new record and TOAP perennial favourite: Walter Schreifels! Listen in as the three friends talk: trying to be normal, straight edge, crust, New York states of mind, Nirvana, and so much more!Don't miss Spiral Heads' awesome new "Til I'm Dead" LP; available everywhere February 23, on Academy Fight Songs/ Trash CasualAlso, don't miss Walter on tour now with Rival Schools and in the spring with Quicksand Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP CLASSIC #5 (RELEASED JANUARY 27, 2016)Episode 64:The definition of a classic: WWE Superstar MVP makes his first appearance on the show and it is a doozy! From gangs to casino boat heists to prison to superstardom: this is one of the most incredible stories ever told on the show. Plus, riding in cars with skinheads, hearing Nirvana behind bars, getting hired by Kimbo Slice, forever beefing with Ian MacKaye AND MORE. The episode that started it all!Find MVP on instagram hereWatch the episode of The Wrestlers with MVP hereOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming right on thru to you: Jennifer Finch from L7 is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the punk legend for one of the all time conversations on this show. From loving the hardcore takeover of LA punk, to the difference & similarities between Ian & Fat Mike, to the pre-L7/ Hole/ Babes In Toyland band and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss L7's "Cooler Than Mars" ep, the 30th Anniversary edition of "Bricks Are Heavy" or L7 on tour; more information here!Also, for more Jennifer: check here!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP CLASSIC #6 (RECORDED 24, 2023):Episode 90: FLAG (Keith Morris, Bill Stevenson, Chuck Dukowski & Dez Cadena) are here! .. and WACKED OUT on 'brownies. Join Damian for some post show CHAOS with punk godz.(Photo: Keith Morris talking with DOA's Joey Keithly, taken the night of the interview)Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jayson Green is back in the TOAP Basement! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss: how Jayson's 2 years in Toronto eclipses Damian's 40 plus years, reuniting Orchid, aging in a young person's genre and so much more! Don't miss Jayson Green and The Jerk's new 12"; available now on DFA Records!Also, don't miss the Orchid reunion tour!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get ready to celebrate friendship because J Mascis and Fred Armisen have returned to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with his buddies to talk all things punk! DON'T MISS IT!Also, don't miss J's fantastic new solo "What Do We Do Now" lp; out February 2, on SUB POP.!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP Classic #5 (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 2015)Episode 47:On this Turned Out A Punk, Damian gets a chance to finally have a conversation with Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace! Damian talks to Laura about the journey of a small town Florida DIY band who became one of the most significant Punk bands of the last 20 years... and the violent reaction it could sometimes elicit. Don't miss this one!Don't miss Laura Jane Grace's brand new "Hole In My Head" LP, out everywhere February 16th!Also, don't miss Laura on tour!Photo by Melanie KayeOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get ready to get Brainsqueezed!!!! Today on the show, Municipal Waste's Tony Foresta returns and he's brought along Tankcrimes Records CEO: Scotty Heath! Listen in as Damian sits down with his Tankcrimes Records Family to celebrate friendship and punk. From why touring with Tony is WAY more fun than touring with Damian, to Gwar being the world's greatest band, to prank calls to Eddie Money, to watching Ted with Travolta, to having a wet dreams on a punk legend's floor and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!Also, don't miss Brainsqueeze Tour with: Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat & Scotty! Coming to a town near you!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP Classic #4 (RECORDED JULY 1, 2016):Episode 89:This week we’re hangin’ out with Lars down on podcast street because Rancid's LARS FREDERIKSEN is on Turned Out A Punk!!! Join Damian as he sits down with a punk legend to talk about going from seeing DOA and Black Flag at 10 to playing in the UK Subs and fucking it up, to changing the face of popular music forever. THIS IS ONE FOR THE AGES!(The photo for this episode is of the shirt that Lars signed for Damian, back in 1995 [as discussed on the show])Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's A Double time! Today on the show: Aaron Melnick is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary guitar player to talk punk and the "primitive" approach to music. From punk starting in Clevo, to the power of Peace Corpse, to False Hope laying a foundation, to straight edge splitting the scene, to the greatness of St. Valentine Records and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Nuclae's FANTASTIC "Bringing Out The Beast" lp; available from Rebirth Records nowAlso, find Nuclae on bandcampOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TOAP Classic #2:Recorded August 2014 in Daryl's apartment above the Bovine:Fat Mike and Damian sit down for the first time, fully medicated on their respective medications, to talk punk. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You're just in time to help put the punk in punktual because Death Cab For Cuties' Nick Harmer has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as he sits down with Damian to discuss the military brat to punk pipeline and so much more! From punx subverting a school surveillance program, to learning about Lagwagon from Ben, to why Pearl Jam are the Lawful good Grateful Dead, to touring the holy ground of the Dischord house: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!Also, don't miss Death Cab For Cutie's new acoustic version of "Asphalt Meadows", available everywhere now!Also, don't miss Death Cab For Cutie on tour with the Postal Service, starting in spring!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code toap50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy