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's Ska punk connection, to surviving Spiderland Acres, to why you should never fly AIR DYSTOPIA and so much more: don't miss this one!!!
Also, check out Matt playing with Kicker
Also, hit up Tankcrimes for all your Dystopia needs
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 narratives, to the Death Piggy/ White Cross Divide, to Dave Brockie being band in DC, to the legacy of Richmond's post-hardcore scene and so much more: don't miss this one!
Also, don't miss any of Blothar and Gwar's: 4O SHOCKING YEARS EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!!
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 set Damian on the path to this podcast and so much more! From the greatness of the Rhythm Pigs, to the DC vs the gun totting parts of the El Paso scene, to Mike D's Grand Royal coolness, to the dark downside of At The Drive In's success and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Also, don't miss the 20th anniversary edition of Sparta's "Porcelain"
Also, don't miss Jim and Sparta on tour!
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 like, to the Guns & Roses connection to Larry Norman, to Minor Threat being the end of Rock and Roll's evolution and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Also, don't miss the 30th anniversary edition of Frank's classic "Teenager Of The Year", available now!
Also, don't miss the Pixies on tour this spring and summer!
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 Toronto's first ever rock show, to seeing Dylan before the first record to booking the Screamers, watch Toronto punk blossoming, to making Toronto cool, to the Knack being the worst of thousands: this is not to be missed!
And don't miss the fantastic Gary Topp book: "He Hijacked My Brain", out now on UXB Press
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 things they talk about every time they talk: punk and pro-wrestling. So, listen in as Bob and Damian celebrate friendship and raise a toast to friends no longer here.
Don’t miss Bob’s fantastic new record: “Here We Go Crazy”, available everywhere on March 7
Also, check out the video for the title track off the record!
Also, don’t miss Bob on tour with one of the greatest rhythm sections going: Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster!
When the podcast pops, Dax Riggs has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Acid Bath vocalist to talk his wild journey from pre-teen thrashhead to punk. From hitting the road at 13 with a metal band, to battles with labels, to the growing legend of Acid Bath and so much more: don't miss this one!
Also, don't miss Dax's first solo release in 15 years: "7 Songs For Spiders"
Also, don't miss Dax reuniting with Acid Bath, this spring
Get ready: Harley Flanagan is here! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Also, don't miss Harley and the Cro-Mags on tour with Danzg this March!
Also, don't miss the documentary "Wired Fro Chaos", coming soon to a screen near you!
and check harleyflanagan.com for all you other Harley/Cro-Mags needs
Keep those fingertips holding the cracks in the foundation because Kate Nash has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the musician and GLOW star to talk punk and pro-wrestling! From buying the Bored Teenagers compilation, to the hypocrisy of the music industry, to learning how to wrestle from royalty and so much more: don't miss this one!!!!
Also, don't miss Kate's amazing new album: "9 Sad Symphonies", out now on Kill Rock Stars
Also, find tour dates and more at KateNash.com
The busiest bassist in punk and hardcore has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with his friend: Keith Freeman to discuss all things current punk. From touring the global punk/hardrcore landscape, to the rise of the TikToker, to harassing a friendship of a Dudley Boy and so much more: don't miss this one!
Also, ind Keith currently rocking out with Restraining Order, Maniac, Intimidation, Grem, AmmuNation, All Due Respect, Near Dark and more!
If you're into Rock and Roll and living the Rock and Roll lifestyle then you are in luck: Justin Pearson is on TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the 619 legend to talk about punk and why it sucks sometimes. From beef with the state of Arizona, to O versus everybody, to why John Reis is cooler than GG Allin, to Offsprings' DIY dayz, to Unbroken ruling and so much more: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Also, don't miss and this awesome stuff from Justin: his brand new book "GG Alien and The Mystery Meat"' the reissue of Retox's "Beneath California", Deaf Club's split, the Swing Kids Reunion, The Locust's "Peel Sessions" LP and everything else going on at Three One G Records