Brian Baker is back

Brian Baker is back

Author: Turned Out A Punk October 1, 2025 Duration: 1:47:32

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 Religion



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Damian Abraham’s life has taken some unexpected turns, from fronting a critically acclaimed band to brief stints as a VJ and a food network host, along with helping create a television series about wrestling. Through it all, a constant thread has been his deep, abiding obsession with punk music. That obsession is the heart of Turned Out A Punk, where Damian sits down each week with a different guest from all sorts of backgrounds. The conversations aren't just about music history or record collections, though those elements certainly surface. Instead, the focus is on a pivotal, personal moment: how and when each person discovered punk, and the profound, often surprising ways that discovery rerouted their life’s path. The premise plays with the idea that punk was a fleeting novelty that expired decades ago, yet these stories repeatedly prove its enduring, transformative power. You’ll hear from artists, writers, actors, and other fascinating people, all unpacking how a rebellious sound and ethos became a permanent part of their identity. This isn't a lecture; it's a series of warm, funny, and deeply human conversations hosted by someone who has lived it. The Turned Out A Punk podcast explores how a genre that was declared dead continues to spark unexpected revolutions in individual lives, one personal story at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Billy Idol is here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:33
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…
Dave Markey and Jordan Schwartz from We Got Power are here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:56
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 get…
RIP Clem Burke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:34
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 honoure…
RIP Al Barile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:21
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 tel…
Mauz from DYST0PIA is here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:04
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…
Michael Bishop from Gwar is here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:24
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 narra…
Jim Ward from Sparta is here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:39
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…
Frank Black from the Pixies is here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18:07
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 li…
Gary Topp the Godfather Of Toronto Punk is here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:37
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 Toron…
Bob Mould is back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:37
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…