Turned Out A Punk

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!

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 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!

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

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.

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

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, don't miss any of Blothar and Gwar's: 4O SHOCKING YEARS EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!!

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!

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!

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

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!