Best Bazan Podcasts (2024)

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[Preview] The Grieving Son of Evangelical Christianity: Pedro the Lion, David Bazan 5:05

2d ago5:05

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/grieving-son-of-107912223 It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the second episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christia…

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David Bazan and Ben Gibbard are back 1:04:43

5d ago1:04:43

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Rev up the death cab and uncage the lion because David Bazan and Ben Gibbard have come back to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Pedro the Lion and Death Cab For Cutie / The Postal Service frontmen to discuss all things punk. From uncovering the Earth Crisis connection, to Dischord as religion (redux), to being branches of the Treepeople…

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TOAP Classic: J Mascis is here 40:16

2h ago40:16

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TOAP CLASSIC #20 (RELEASED: June 03, 2015): Don't miss J's latest solo record: "What Do We Do Now", on Sub Pop Also, don't miss Dinosaur Jr. on tour this fall! Also, don't miss some of J's other appearances on the show: HERE, HERE and HERE Episode 31- No one is more excited than J Mascis to finally get to sit down with Damian for an episode of Turn…

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Confessions of a Worship Leader (feat. Kim Hensley) 2:19:19

6h ago2:19:19

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It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the fourth episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. However, we're pivoting away from rock and roll in the second half of the month to focus our hearts and minds on the Lord. We're talking worship music. On today's episode, Kim Hensley…

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Autry Fulbright II and Keith Morris are back 1:25:40

1h ago1:25:40

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It’s time to sign off on OFF! Today on the show, Autry Fulbright II and Keith Morris return for a bittersweet send off to OFF! Listen in as an emotional Damian sits down with his two close friends to: reflect, reminisce and tell El Duce stories. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don’t miss OFF!’s fantastic final record: FREE LSD! Also, don’t miss the last…

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TOAP Classic: THE MELVINS ARE HERE 45:04

1d ago45:04

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TOAP CLASSIC #19 (RELEASED: July 22, 2015): Don’t miss Buzz (and Trevor Dunn) with Pinkus on tour, now! Also, don’t miss Buzz and Pinkus’ other TOAP appearances. AND Don’t miss Dale on tour with, fellow Melvin: Steven McDonald’s, Redd Kross, now! Also, don’t miss Dale’s other TOAP appearances AND For all your Melvins based needs, head over HERE! Ep…

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If We Burn (Bookclub #5) 3:23:52

2h ago3:23:52

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Taking a brief* intermission from Christian Rock Summer, this is the fifth installment of the Fruitless Bookclub, a show-within-a-show, featuring Chris Barker and Jake the Lawyer, where we read all those nonfiction books we've been meaning to read. Today's episode is about If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution by Vincent Be…

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Andy Dixon and Jesse Gander from d.b.s. are here 1:38:40

1d ago1:38:40

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TOAP is rolling fine! Today on the show: d.b.s. vocalist, Jesse Gander returns and this time he has brought along d.b.s. guitarist, Andy Dixon! Listen in as Damian sits down with two of his foundational music heroes to talk teenage punk stardom and beyond. From punk vs non-punk parents, never feeling comfortable in the Epi-fat world, early 90s Vanc…

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TOAP Classic: Jesse Gander is here 1:19:15

2d ago1:19:15

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TOAP CLASSIC #18 (RELEASED: April 15, 2015): For more info on many on Jesse's recordiing work and other projects visit HERE! Episode 23 - This week on the show, Damian is joined by, former d.b.s. vocalist and producer of tons of amazing bands: Jesse Gander. Sit back as Damian chats to the person who inspired him (and many others his age) to start a…

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The Bad Christians: Emery (feat. Nathan Thiessen) 2:23:07

5d ago2:23:07

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It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the second episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. We're talking "not a Christian band, just Christians in a band." We're talking Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. On today's episode, Nathan Thiessen (@NateT93…

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Las Nubes is here 1:09:44

13d ago1:09:44

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The REAL Miami sound machine: Las Nubes are here! Listen in as Damian sits down with both Alejandra Campos and Emile Milgrim to talk: the good, the bad and the Floridamancore of punk in the FLA. From Miami’s overlooked punk past, to Churchill’s. to bands you wish people forgot were from the state, to SLUDGE, to jamming with Iggy Pop and so much mor…

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Stephen Egerton from the Descendents is here 2:10:45

12d ago2:10:45

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Never mind Matthew Lillard, here’s the SLC PUNK! Today on TOAP, the Descendents’ legend Stephen Egerton is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the real life “Stevo” to talk about growing up punk in the “Mormon Stronghold” and beyond. From avoiding punk hating beatdowns, to X bing Massacre Guys’ first fans, to hitchhiking to LA to see Black Fla…

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Extreme Youth Group Energy: The Chariot (feat. James) 2:10:50

12d ago2:10:50

2:10:50

It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the beginning of a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. We're talking "not a Christian band, just Christians in a band." We're talking Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. On today's episode, James (@cigarette_liker) joins…

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[Unlocked] You Should Watch Scavengers Reign 1:16:32

27d ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Hey everyone! Something came up and so I won't be able to release another free episode in June. To make up for that, I'm releasing this Patreon episode to the main feed. If you want a bit more detail, you can check out this Patreon post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/defeat-107021276 I kind of regretted pay-walling this one anyway, especially since…

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[Preview] Chaos in the Troubled Stateside (MX #3) 7:16

16d ago7:16

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106929475 It's the music exchange! This is an monthly series where Josh Christianson and I exchange an album that's meaningful to us, and then compare and contra…

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TOAP Canna-Punx Special 2:14:40

18d ago2:14:40

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It's 4:20, somewhere! In celebration of the release of Fucked Up's new single and video: "Another Day", Damian sits down with, the king of the CannaPunk Connection: Matt Riot! Listen in as the two discuss the punkiier side of the sweet leaf and so much more! From Indica and Sativa divide being BS, to Greg Shaw at High Times, to nearly dabbing yours…

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Civ from Gorilla Biscuits is here 3:14:48

22d ago3:14:48

3:14:48

You don’t got to wait one minute more because Civ is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary Gorilla Biscuits vocalist to discuss punk and hardcore, for HOURS! From missing the Clash playing at a school, to staying straight edge for the resentment, to the GB/ NoFX cultural divide, to Steve Aoki’s tattoo placement, to freeballing a…

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Hell is a World Without You (feat. Jason Kirk) 1:09:45

23d ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Josiah is joined by Jason Kirk (@jasonkirk_fyi, Shutdown Fullcast, VBS Podcast) to discuss his novel, Hell is a World Without You, as well as growing up evangelical, the world of Christian alternative music, and the good news of universalism. Follow Jason Kirk on Twitter @JasonKirk_fyi // Bluesky @Jasonkirk.fyi // Instagram @Jasonkirk.fyi Jason Kir…

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TOAP Classic: Walter Schreifels from Gorilla Biscuits and Quicksand is here 1:09:03

26d ago1:09:03

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TOAP CLASSIC #17 (RELEASED: June 25, 2016): For more info on many of Walter's bands, check HERE! Episode 85 - This week Walter Schreifels from Dead Heavens, Quicksand, Rival Schools, Gorilla Biscuits, World’s Fastest Car, Civ, Warzone, Project X, Vanishing Life, Walking Concert, Moondog, and Youth Of Today is on the show. And it’s all core talk, al…

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Mario Rubalcaba, skateboarding and drumming legend, is here 58:49

1M ago58:49

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Drumroll, please! Today on Turned Out A Punk, we are joined by Earthless/ Clikatat Ikatowi/ OFF!/ Rocket From The Crypt/ 411/ Chicano-Christ/ Hot Snakes/ Negative Blast/ Sea Of Tombs and Skateboarding legend: Mario Rubalcaba. Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend to discuss: punk and more. From the pre-Crossed Out/ Clikatat band, to the 90s…

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TOAP Classic: Scott Vogel from Terror is here 1:12:59

1M ago1:12:59

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TOAP CLASSIC #16 (RECORDED: December 02, 2015): Don't miss Scott with Terror on their US and European tours! Episode 63 - “Can I get more punk in the monitors, please?” This week on Turned Out A Punk, Damian welcomes hardcore legend Scott Vogel to the show. Listen as the two discuss Scott's journey from Slugfest to Fadeaway to Cinderblock to Despai…

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Sergie Loobkoff from Samiam, Knapsack and Ways Away is here 3:29:26

1M ago3:29:26

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NEW LONGEST EPISODE ALERT!!! Never mind the East Bay tea, here's the Soup: Sergie Loobkoff has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Sweet Baby, Soup, Samiam, Knapsack, Ways Away legend to talk all things punk. From haters in bands being a sign of success, to being the last band at the Slash Records party, to was it Crimpsoupivyocrac…

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TOAP Classic: Chris Hannah from Propagandhi is here 1:19:01

1M ago1:19:01

1:19:01

TOAP CLASSIC #15 (RELEASED: May 11, 2015): Visit HERE, for all your Propagandhi needs. Also, don't miss the TOAP episodes with Propagandhi's Sulynn Hago, Todd Kowalski, Jord Samolesky and Chris' return to the show! Episode 28 - Some interviews come and go; while others are 20 some odd years in the making. This, dear listener, is the latter. Chris H…

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Mike Kinsella from American Football and Owen is here 1:21:36

2M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

I Woke Up Today & Cap N Jazz, American Football, Joan Of Arc, Owen and Owls legend: Mike Kinsella has finally come on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as the two discuss: being the weird dad at school pick ups and punk. From 8Bark, to Underdog meetings, to not getting emo, to the power of DCHC, to middle class band life and so much more: don’t miss thi…

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Fighting the Food Barons (feat. Caitlin Golle & Julie Duhn) 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Josiah is joined by two members of Iowa CCI: Caitlin Golle, a farming & environment community organizer with the organization, and Julie Duhn, a board member who joined CCI to combat the construction of a factory farm in her town of Eldora, IA. We discuss the impact of factory farming and pipelines on the state, particularly their impact on the wat…

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TOAP Classic: Amanda Stepto from Degrassi is here 39:58

2M ago39:58

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TOAP CLASSIC #14 (RELEASED: March 22, 2016) Wake up in the morning, feeling stoked and happy: Spike is on Turned Out A Punk! This week Damian sits down with actress Amanda Stepto. Amanda portrayed Spike on Degrassi, but being punk wasn’t a character for her. Listen as see how real it was! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a…

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Shannon Shaw from Shannon and The Clams is here 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Ahoy mateys, Shannon Shaw has come aboard the good ship TOAP! Listen in as Damian is reunited with his former cruisemate to talk: friendship and punk. From: escaping religion, fumbling the Andre 3000 collab, Redd Kross ruling, the Butthole Surfers influence, the punk side of metal and way more: don’t miss this one!!! Also, don't miss Shannon And Th…

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Eamon Sandwith from The Chats is here 47:57

2M ago47:57

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Cut your chitchat, we’re here to chat about The Chats! Today on the show, Eamon Sandwith joins Damian to talk: the past, present and future of Australian punk. From: Task Forces, to Eddie Current causing a current swing, to internet vitality in your house show era and so much more: don’ miss this one! Also, don't miss Eamon with The Chats at Punk R…

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[Preview] I'm Wide Awake, It's Arc (MX #2) 5:10

2M ago5:10

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/im-wide-awake-mx-104674422 It's another music exchange! This is an monthly series where Josh Christianson and I exchange an album that's meaningful to us, and th…

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Food Barons (feat. Austin Frerick) 1:25:16

2M ago1:25:16

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Austin Frerick joins Josiah to discuss his book, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry and the politics of food production in Iowa and around the country. Follow Austin on Twitter @AustinFrerick // Facebook @AustinFrerick Find more of Austin's work: https://www.austinfrerick.com Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://…

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Dick Lucas from Subhumans is here 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

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Today truly is the day country dies: Dick Lucas from the UK's Subhumans is on Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian apologizes for his nationalism induced bias, and sits down to talk punk with one of its greatest frontpeople. From the genius of The Mental 7", to the importance of Alternative TV, to the artificial Oi/ Crass Band divide, to the nazi…

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Joey Cape is back 1:33:52

2M ago1:33:52

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Punk Rock Bowling Presents: Here he comes to save the day, Joey Cape is back! The Lagwagon Legend returns to talk to Damian about: punk, sobriety and not wanting to be a part of anyone’s cult. From getting in and out of drugs young, addiction ruining the early punk career, the genius of Bomber, returning to Santa Barbara, No For An Answer ruling, t…

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TOAP Classic: Joey Cape from Lagwagon is here 39:28

2M ago39:28

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TOAP CLASSIC #13 (RELEASED: Oct 11, 2015) Don't miss Joey Cape's return to TOAP, out later today! Also, don't miss Joey Cape with Lagwagon at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas May 25-27! Get your tickets now! Hurry listeners! This week, we have a brief but packed episode with Joey Cape From Lagwagon! Hear Damian’s amazement as Joey talks about being a…

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Mark Mothersbaugh is here 1:22:31

2M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

We got an urge, we gotta purge, because it’s out of control now: Mark Mothersbaugh is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Devo LEGEND, to continue the conversation about punk they started 14 years ago. From having proto-punk energy, to the beatnik side of punk, to a THC infused memory of Johnny Rotten joining the band, to Iggy Pop liking t…

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"Waiting For Stigma" starring Roger Miret and Damian 1:18:17

2M ago1:18:17

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Roger’s back, but where the hell is Vinnie?! Agnostic Front’s legendary vocalist, Roger Miret returns to the show and joins Damian, as they wait for AF’s Vinnie Stigma. While waiting, the two have an in-depth conversation about: mental health, survival, politics, family, Maximum Rock & Roll, New York City, secret Gilman shows, GG, learning, evolvin…

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[Video Essay] Celebrating the Creative Nobody / Why You Should Watch Motern Media 28:22

2M ago28:22

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This is the audio for a video essay on YouTube. If you choose to listen here, you will only get half the experience. For the full experience, check out Fruitless on YouTube. The video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_HQIbyJuuA The Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZWDsDrQ0XvDQFWzE6s2gg…

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Spike Slawson, John Reis and CJ Ramone are back 1:12:34

3M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

The Northwest Toronto Punk Summit is here because Me First and the Gimme Gimmes’ CJ Ramone, John Reis and Spike Slawson are in Damian’s basement! Listen in as the current and former members of: Ramones, Rocket From The Crypt, Swingin’ Utters and Urine Trouble sit down to talk about what is and isn’t punk. From CJ’s lost first appearance of the show…

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Billy Bragg and George Pettit are back 1:37:20

3M ago1:37:20

1:37:20

Punk Rock Bowling presents: How could've young Billy imagined, when he sat down to write that heartfelt letter to a friend in an America, that he would wind discussing it with two Canadians, four decades later? Riff Raff's Billy Bragg and Alexisonfire's George Pettit return to the show for one of the all-time episodes! Listen in as the unlikely pai…

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[Preview] Spectacle (feat. Josh Boerman) 10:07

3M ago10:07

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103466040 Josh Boerman (@boshj, The Worst of All Possible Worlds) joins me on a last minute "emergency" episode about the Palestinian solidarity protests at Colu…

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Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kill is here 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Calling all Rebel Kids: the Punk Singer is on Turned Out A Punk! Today on the show: Kathleen Hanna is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Bikini Kill/ Le Tigre legend to critique/ nerd out about all things punk. From weedy dealings with Poison Idea, to the positive influence of Halo of Flies, to finding the downside of punk and so much mor…

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[Preview] Veggies, Derechos, & Steel 8:05

3M ago8:05

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/veggies-derechos-103210759 Chris Barker and Josiah talk about "environmental history." We talk a bit about Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond, the ecology o…

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Chris Rest and Joe Raposo from RKL are here 1:42:53

3M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Punk Rock Bowling Presents: It's lifestyles of the infamous and influential, today on the show, because Chris Rest and Joe Raposo from Rich Kids on LSD have come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the reunited legends to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of RKL. From Doug Moody's quest for perfect reverb, to Joe's parents signing o…

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[Preview] People Who Eat Magrudergrind (MX #1) 10:33

3M ago10:33

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/people-who-eat-1-103024783 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101162953 This is a part of a new monthly series on Fruitless called the Music Exchange (MX), featuring Josh Christianson. Every month, Josh and…

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Beth Ditto and Nathan Howdeshell from Gossip are here 1:39:57

3M ago1:39:57

1:39:57

Can you feel that Arkansa Heat?! The Gossips’ Beth Ditto and Nathan Howdeshell have come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian talks to the, Searcy by the way Olympia, legends about all things punk. From the Sex Vid connection, to gigging together, to The Rhino DIY Series LA Compilation, to Orville Peck’s punk past, to learning the social grace…

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Drawing Dinosaurs (feat. Tyler Stone) 2:03:33

3M ago2:03:33

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Tyler Stone (@TylerStoneArt) joins Josiah to discuss his work as a freelance paleoartist. Paleoart (scientific illustration of prehistoric life) is a field with an interesting relationship between art and hard sciences. They discuss this relationship and the nitty gritty of the business side of paleoart, before delving into the challenges of being …

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Jake Burns from Stiff Little Fingers is here 59:13

3M ago59:13

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Punk Rock Bowling presents When the man said: “Don’t wanna be nobody’s hero,” clearly your host was not listening. Today on the show, Damian gets to chat to one of his musical heroes: Stiff Little Fingers’ Jake Burns! Listen in as they discuss punk and conflict. From a war zone being all you know, to a lost generation discovering punk, to Dr. Feelg…

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Shared Dreams (feat. Wes Klingele) 1:21:44

3M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Wesley Klingele (@MannnMiami) joins Josiah to discuss his new short film, Somnium, and the artistic themes he finds compelling. They talk about dreams, coming of age in your 20s, how religion and spirituality intersects with film, slow cinema vs. montage, and Wes' connection to the Pacific Northwest. Special thanks to Phil Cozzi for providing the m…

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Alex Edkins and Hayden Menzies from METZ are here 1:29:00

3M ago1:29:00

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Nine years in the making, the other 2/3s of one of Canada's greatest power trios have come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with METZ's Alex Edkins and Hayden Menzies, to talk punk and Ottawa's DIY hardcore utopia. From the influence of Shawn Scallen, to DCHC North, to not getting to America, to the righteous power of Mark Arm, to Three Penny…

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TOAP Classic: Chris Slorach from Metz is here 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

TOAP CLASSIC #12 (RELEASED: MAY 12, 2015) Don't miss Chris and METZ's fantastic new: "Up On Gravity Hill" lp, on Sub Pop Also, don't miss METZ on tour! Episode 27: This week Damian is joined by his practice space roomie, Chris Slorach of Metz. Grab a seat on a combo amp and listen in as the two talk about Chris’ journey from reluctant zinester to b…

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Bill Stevenson is back 1:34:16

3M ago1:34:16

1:34:16

Punk Rock Bowling presents: It's not the end of the world, since your baby left you. It's gonna be okay, Bill Stevenson is on TOAP, anyway! The Descendents, ALL, Black Flag legend returns to the show to talk more punk with Damian. From the formula that gave us the Descendents, to why side two is for the “cheezer” songs, to why he and Rollins wore s…

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