Kim Thayil from Soundgarden and Identity Crisis is here

Liz Hysen from Picastro is here

You still have never met a stranger because Liz Hysen has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Toronto Shoegaze/ Slowcore pioneer to talk all things punk. From 3 decades of pursuing Picastro, to having a love/hate relationship to the city, to growing up a CODA. to booking Elliott Smith's first Toronto shows, to boxing changing everything and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Picastro's fantastic new double ep: "Double On Time [https://picastro.bandcamp.com/album/double-on-time]", out June 12, on We Are Bodies Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations [https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Kim Thayil from Soundgarden and Identity Crisis is here

If you were born to be a Bozo, you are in luck because Kim Thayil has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Soundgarden legend to talk all things punk! From the roadblocks faced by the early Chicago punk scene, to the metal punk divide, to surviving SST by knowing the meaning of “in perpetuity”, to being part of a paradigm shift, to the story behind Chris Cornell’s vinyl debut on a parody Country record and so much more: DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don’t miss Kim’s fantastic new book: “A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-screaming-life-kim-thayiladem-tepedelen?variant=45076844740642]”, available everywhere June 9th! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations [https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Sohrab Habibion from Obits and Edsel is here

All aboard for the Town of Hardcore because Sohrab Habibion has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the: musician, writer, engineer, designer, DCHC documentarian and all around cultural force to talk all things punk. From run-ins with Leftie, to Dave Grohl drumming in Kids For Cash, to signing to Grass Records, to mom's role in documenting DC hardcore, to why Ian McKaye probably doesn't want to be on TOAP, to helping put together the amazing Rick Fröberg art book and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! Also, order a copy of "Plenty For All: The Art of Rick Fröberg [https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/plenty-for-all/]" from Akashic Books [https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/plenty-for-all-limited-edition-preorder/] or your favourite books store! Also, check out Sohrab [https://www.instagram.com/bedsofparkslope/]'s work on the amazing Rap Central Station [https://rapcentralstation.net]! Also, check out Sohrab in SAVAK [https://savak.bandcamp.com] Also, check Sohrab's YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@habibion] for all you DCHC Post-Revolution Summer Era video needs! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations [https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Shepard Fairey from Obey Giant is here

Turned Out A Punk has a posse because Shepard Fairey is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the artist behind Obey Giant and the Obama Hope poster to talk all things punk. From clocking the jerks at a Circle Jerks show, to Jello Biafra being the hero we need, to being a part of the Am Rep/ Kozik/ Melvins art movement, to being drag into the mainstream by the man behind GG Allin's Hated, to Cost and Revs being the most over street artists ever and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Shepard [https://www.instagram.com/obeygiant/] at the BEYOND THE STREETS [https://obeygiant.com/?id=99322], opening May 27th, 2026 in Paris! Also, check out Obey Giant [https://obeygiant.com] for all your Shepard Fairey needs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations [https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Preston Woodward from The State is here

Have you been pushed beyond the edge? Your face turned: blue and green and red? Well, fear not because Preston Woodward is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the vocalist from The State to talk all things Michigan and all things punk! From running away at 13 to live with he White Panthers, to John Brannon singing for State before Negative Approach, to working with Ron Ashton, to hating hardcore without punk, to the greatness of Destroy All Monsters and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, check here for all your The State [https://www.instagram.com/thestate_official/] needs! Also, don't miss The State in Kalamazoo [https://www.instagram.com/p/DXjrK0QDrKZ/], this Saturday! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations [https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]