Episode 203 - Laura Ballance (Superchunk, Merge Records)

If you gotta do a little research before you say you know, you are in luck because Alan Sparhawk is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former member of Low to talk aggressive softness and all things punk. From mom being glad punk made you cut your hair, to full-tilt rebellion of Salt Lake City punx, to going from a demo to a major, to defining your own punk and so much more: don’t miss this one!Also, don’t miss Alan’s fantastic collaboration with Trampled By Turtles: “With Trampled By Turtles”, available on Sub Pop now!Also, don't miss Alan 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

8 Okt 1h 21min

Whether he"s the Danny Partridge of punk or the Ricky Stratton of straight edge or the Man Ray of Minor Threat: Brian Baker has come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian once again sits down with Brian to dig further into his unbelievable punk resume and talk accidentally becoming a photographer. From Dag Nasty being the Pearl Jam of hardcore, to ranking Black Flag singers, to loving the Big Boys, to Brian interviewing Damian about the Tragically Hip, to the brilliance of Brannon and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Brian's brand new photography book: "The Road", from Akashic Books.Also, don't miss Brian on the road with Bad ReligionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Okt 1h 47min

Purchase is mandatory because Ed Templeton has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the art and skateboarding legend to talk all things punk. From skipping shows to skate with Jason Lee, to the legendary amazingness of O, to the greats that never left the neighbourhood, to being an acolyte of Ian, to the politics of skateboarding and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS!Also, don't miss the amazing exhibition by Deanna Templeton at OCMA, on now!Also, check out all things Ed Templeton!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Sep 1h 52min

We like us! This week on TOAP, Damian sits down with a producer of not one but two of his favourite recent documentaries: Chris Candy. Listen in as Chris talks about: making the new documentary about his father: "John Candy: I Like Me", "The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartel" and all things punk. From hangin' with the Skafather: Mike Park, to wild times on the Warped Tour, to unpacking the secret lives of Bill Bartel, to Mike Watt's love of SCTV and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss Chris in "John Candy: I Like Me"! See it in theatres or stream it on Prime as of October 10.Also, don't miss Chris playing in Bull Shannon!Also, don't miss "The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartell"!!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Sep 1h 6min

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 Ho99o9 and Peter from Peter, Bjorn and John episodes of TOAP but end talking about bagels and records. Plus, the "Three Things In My Room" segment!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Sep 2h 24min

Would you go along with someone like us? You better because Peter Morén has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with 1/3 of Peter, Bjorn and John to talk Sweindie and all things punk! From not wanting to jam on a Toto song, to what band ruined UK indie, to the Trallpunk influence and so much more: don't miss this one!Also, don't miss the 2025 anniversary of Peter, Bjorn and John's classic LP: "Writer's Block"!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Sep 1h 6min

Ho99o9 has come back to TOAP to set a wrong right. Years after losing their previous conversation to the Arizona desert, theOGM and Yeti Bones sit down with Damian to talk all things punk... again. From the importance of the Brooklyn DIY scene, to European Papa Roach fans not getting it, to getting kicked off the Warped Tour after the first show and so much more: don't miss this oneAlso, don't miss Ho99o9's new single: "Incline"Also, don't miss Ho99o9 on tour this fallSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Sep 54min

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 Dave It Up and Jamey Jasta episodes of TOAP but end talking about the magic of 91-93 and busting packs. Plus, the "Three Things In My Room" segment!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Aug 2h 19min