Best Ben Gibbard Podcasts (2024)

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TOAP Classic: Jonah Falco is here 2:03:39

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TOAP CLASSIC #22 (RELEASED: November 5, 2016) - Don't miss Sandy, Damian and F---ed Up's latest record: "Another Day", out EVERYWHERE NOW! Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day", here or come to Emission Records, in Toronto, on today at 6pm for The TOAP Another Day Party! Live TOAP and more fun!!! Episode 104: The good times…

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Kenan Thompson: How an Atlanta Kid “Manifested” a Mighty Ducks Role, Starred at Nickelodeon, and Became SNL’s Longest-Running Cast Member (2023) 1:01:45

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Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, Good Burger, Kenan & Kel, All That) is perhaps the most consistently funny TV performer of his generation. He’s the longest-running SNL cast member, and is beloved for early roles in Good Burger, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and the TV shows All That and Kenan & Kel. In this conversation from 2023, Kenan joins Guy to t…

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TOAP Classic: Sandy Miranda is here 1:15:35

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TOAP CLASSIC #21 (RELEASED: November 13, 2015) - Don't miss Sandy, Damian and F---ed Up's latest record: "Another Day", out August 9th! Also, don't miss Fucked Up's 24 Hour Live Stream, RIGHT NOW Also, pick up the "Turned Out A Punk" edition of "Another Day", here or come to Emission Records, in Toronto, on Friday at 6pm for The TOAP Another Day Pa…

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Ian Fidance is here 1:30:48

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Today on the show, it's Bein' Ian with Damian because Ian Fidance has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian chats to the comedian and 1/2 of "Bein' Ian With Jordan" about: punk, comedy and beyond!!! DON'T MISS THIS! Also, don't miss IAN's podcast, comedy special and tour!!! 8/2 - 8/3 - Fort Collins, CO @ The Comedy Fort 8/9 - Boston, MA @ Laugh Boston …

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Bjork: The Icelandic Superstar on Being a Child Prodigy, the Power of Nature, and How to Stay Creative (2022) 58:58

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Bjork, a singular artist whose work extends beyond music to include acting and conceptual art, discusses her career and artistic vision in this wide-ranging interview from 2022. She talks with Guy about forming her unique vocal style; recording her first album at 11 years old; her album, Fossora, which features a bass clarinet ensemble; and why she…

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Jah Wobble from PiL is here 1:19:49

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Never mind the other three, here's the best John! Jah Wobble has come to TOAP! Listen as Damian sits down with the legendary bassist to talk: the Sid Vicious version of the Sex Pistols that wasn't to be, cashing out on PiL, Johnny Rotten fronting Devo and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Jah on tour this fall! Also, don't miss Ja…

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Jim Parsons: From Dreaming to Doing By Trusting Your Talent and Saying 'Yes' (2022) 1:00:58

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Jim Parsons is an actor who’s best known for starring as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory. While many know him as the on-screen super-nerd, he is also a classically trained stage actor. And in this conversation from 2022, Jim reflects on his entire creative journey: from playing the same character for 12 years to embracing new challenges (Hollywood, …

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TOAP Classic: J Mascis is here 40:16

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

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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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Weird Al Yankovic: Achieving Massive Success by Leaning Into His True (Nerdy) Self (2022) 56:02

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Alfred Matthew Yankovic, when he was six years old, was told by his parents to choose between accordion and guitar lessons. “And my parents being the visionaries that they were said, ‘Oh, young Alfred would love to play the accordion.’” Alfred, better known as the chart-topping musician, satirist, and beloved nerd Weird Al Yankovic, told Guy in 202…

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TOAP Classic: THE MELVINS ARE HERE 45:04

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

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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

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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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Rashida Jones Almost Gave Up on Acting Before Her Big Break on ‘The Office’ 44:34

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Rashida Jones is an actor, writer, and filmmaker best known for her work on ‘The Office’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’. She sits down with Guy to talk about growing up with dreams of being the President, how acting saved her during a bout of depression in college, and almost quitting acting right before the biggest break of her career. Plus, how becom…

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

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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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Las Nubes is here 1:09:44

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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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Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Art As We Know It? 1:19:19

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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt spends a lot of time thinking about creativity, technology, and how the two collide. In this episode, Joseph shares his thoughts on a not-too-distant future in which AI-generated content will be able to “make people laugh, make people cry, and win all the likes and awards”. He also talks about theater programs in school, …

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

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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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TOAP Canna-Punx Special 2:14:40

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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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Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard Worked a Temp Job and “Ate Mustard Sandwiches” in the Band’s Early Days (2023) 1:13:59

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Ben Gibbard is the voice of the bands Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. He talks about Death Cab’s scrappy start, recording their classic album Transatlanticism, how the band learned to defuse internal tensions, and how he approaches songwriting in middle age. This episode was recorded in 2023. Links from the Show: Ben's Tiny Desk Concert…

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Civ from Gorilla Biscuits is here 3:14:48

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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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Indie Icon Phil Elverum on Capturing His Life Story in Song 1:01:01

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Phil Elverum has recorded more than 40 albums and documented decades of his life in song – first as “The Microphones” and then as “Mount Eerie”. In this episode, Phil talks with Guy about his musical beginnings playing the tuba, the 40-minute song that tells his life story, and the album he wrote about his wife's death – a project that resonated st…

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

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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

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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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Storytelling Secrets from Michael Lewis (The Big Short, Moneyball, The Blind Side) 1:14:30

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Michael Lewis is one of the most successful authors in recent memory. And in this episode, he dives deep into exactly how he tells unforgettable stories… from “Moneyball”, “The Big Short”, and “The Blind Side” – all adopted into feature films – to his newest bestseller, “Going Infinite” (about Sam Bankman-Fried). You’ll learn how to “surf the world…

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

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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

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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

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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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Inside the Mind of Ben Platt, the “Dear Evan Hansen” Star 1 Oscar Short of an EGOT (at 30!) 54:44

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Ben Platt is an actor, singer, and songwriter who’s quickly become one of the most decorated performers of his generation. He sits down with Guy to talk about his first professional acting role at age 9, breaking out in “Pitch Perfect” and the runaway success of “Dear Evan Hansen,” finding his voice as an “authentically” queer artist, and the secre…

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

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

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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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Seth Meyers: Lessons in Comedy from 20 Years Inside 30 Rockefeller Plaza (2023) 1:05:32

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Seth Meyers was a key player in creating some of the best seasons of Saturday Night Live. Now he's hosting Late Night in the very same building. In this classic episode from 2023, you’ll hear how his two-person comedy show in Chicago randomly landed him in front of just the right person to get him an audition at SNL. Seth also opens up about the an…

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

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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

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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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Michael McDonald: I Went from “Couch Surfing” to Playing Arenas… in Just a Few Days! 1:08:38

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Michael McDonald brought his legendary singing voice and songwriting talent to not one but two legendary bands: Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, the latter of which earned him a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Michael sits down with Guy to talk about writing classic songs on envelopes and forgetting about them for years; feeling self-consc…

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Dick Lucas from Subhumans is here 1:27:09

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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

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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

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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

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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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“Bob Dylan Pushed Me Way Out of My Comfort Zone”: T Bone Burnett, the Mysterious 13X Grammy Winning Producer and Soundtrack Wizard 57:46

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T Bone Burnett is one of the most accomplished music producers of the past 50 years. He sits down with Guy to talk about buying a recording studio at age 17; being pushed out of his creative comfort zone by Bob Dylan on the Rolling Thunder Revue tour; building soundtracks for the Coen Brothers and True Detective; and why, at age 76, he’s the happie…

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

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

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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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David Duchovny: His Journey from PhD Student to The X-Files, Why He Writes Novels and Music, and Failure as a "Rich" Experience 1:03:32

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David Duchovny sits down with Guy to talk about his wide-ranging creative life. He describes the “gut instinct” that led him to drop out of a Yale literature program and pursue acting; his iconic roles as Agent Mulder in The X-Files and Hank Moody in Californication; why he writes novels and makes music; and embracing failure as a critical learning…

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

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

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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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Lainey Wilson: The Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Who "Felt Like a Complete Outsider Moving to Nashville to Chase My Dreams" (2023) 49:30

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Lainey Wilson burst onto the country music scene in 2022 with her album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. But for seven years before that, she struggled to make it in the high-pressure Nashville music scene. And before that, she was a kid from a tiny town in rural Louisiana with a dream of being a country star. In this encore episode from 2023, Lainey join…

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

3M ago1:42:53

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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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Billy Idol: “Underneath the Drugs and Acting Out is Someone Who Really Believes in What He’s Doing” 1:15:52

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One of the first – and biggest – stars of the MTV era, Billy Idol is nothing short of a rock icon. He sits down with Guy Raz to share how the Sex Pistols inspired him to start a band instead of working for his dad; the stories behind the songs “Dancing with Myself” and “Rebel Yell”; his famously edgy image and lifestyle; and the workout routine tha…

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

3M ago1:39:57

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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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Jake Burns from Stiff Little Fingers is here 59:13

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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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