Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers... More
Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers... More
Available Episodes
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Karen Allman aka K. Nurse from Conflict U.S.
It's Conflict: American style! Today on the show, from Arizona's Conflict, Karen Allman is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the legendary vocalist to discuss going from playing obo in a school band to fronting one of the first wave of American hardcore's most interesting bands. Jamming muzak with Hüsker Dü, the mental health/ punk correlation, The Feederz & Mighty Sphincter, Black Flag crashing on the floor, why aren't the Fastbacks bigger, hardcore changing for the better and so much more: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
5/31/2023
1:33:13
Gerard Cosloy and Daniel Makabe return to the show!
Splits Vol. 11:
What brings people together more than punk and wrestling?! On this episode, we’re joined by independent wrestler Daniel Makabe (episode 386) and indie record impresario Gerard Cosloy (episodes 5 & 110)! Listen in as Damian sits down with the returning guests to discuss: beef, attempted murder by the Circle Jerks, and the Punk/Wrestling connection. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED
Don't miss Gerard's fantastic radio show: "The Radio Hour That Feels Like Two Hours"! Available here: https://www.mixcloud.com/gerardcosloy/
And don't miss Daniel bringing the wrestling on the road with The Halluci Nation and Fucked Up, NOW! Details and ticket info here: fuckedup.cc
5/19/2023
1:34:48
Greg Norton from Hüsker Dü, UltraBomb and Shotgun Rationale
Episode 450:
Greg Norton is here! That's right: one third of one of Rock and Roll's greatest power trios is here to talk all things punk! From hanging in record stores waiting for punk, to the Suburbs being the Twin Cites' favourite band, to carving the circuit with Hüsker Dü, to being hated for going hardcore, to leaving music to become a chef, to coming back to touring with UltraBomb and so much more: this is not to be missed!
Also, don't miss Greg Norton's new band: UltraBomb, on tour across America NOW! More information at ultrabombmusic.com
5/15/2023
1:14:27
Doni Blair from The Toadies, Hagfish and Only Crime
Episode 449:
Never mind Zach, here's Doni Blair! That's right, the other half of Sherman Texas' punkest siblings is here! After years of his brother Zach's appearances on the show, Doni gets a turn! Join Damian as he sits down with Doni to discuss: surviving Sherman and finding punk. From punk parental lessons, to the Denton/Dallas music explosion, to more on the Blair Brother's life changing friendship with professional wrestler MVP: don't miss this one!
Also, don't miss Doni on tour with The Toadies! Find out more at thetoadies.com
Also, don't miss Doni's fantastic book: "Even If it Kills Me: Martial Arts, Rock, and Roll, and Mortality!
Also, don't miss Zach Blair and MVP on episode 101 of this podcast!
5/3/2023
1:41:13
Glen Matlock and Jon Wurster return!
Splits Vol. 10:
That's right: Glen Matlock (Episode 248) and Jon Wurster (Episode 86, 217, etc.) return to the show, for a conversation Jon has been preparing his whole life for! Join Damian and Jon as they talk to Glen about: Rich Kids, fun times with Iggy Pop, Japan with Johnny Thunders and the burden of having been a teenage Sex Pistol. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Also, don't miss Glen's new solo album: "Consequences Coming"! Out everywhere April 28th, on Cooking Vinyl.
Also, don't miss Jon on tour now with The Mountain Goats or each week on The Best Show!
Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers", parent of 3... and undeniably, a punk music obsessive.
Each week, he sits down and chats with an interesting person from various walks of life to find out how their world was influenced and changed by the discovery of a novelty genre that supposedly died out in 1978... PUNK!