# Kim Thayil from Soundgarden and Identity Crisis is here

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Podcast: [Turned Out A Punk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/turned-out-a-punk-769297)
Published: 2026-06-03T06:27:41+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/c2f36d40-4eb7-45b7-a42f-f0a715b4789f/episodes/30c66f96-4b23-416c-ab5a-18795673a066
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## Resource

If you were born to be a Bozo, you are in luck because Kim Thayil has come to Turned Out A Punk! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Soundgarden legend to talk all things punk! From the roadblocks faced by the early Chicago punk scene, to the metal punk divide, to surviving SST by knowing the meaning of “in perpetuity”, to being part of a paradigm shift, to the story behind Chris Cornell’s vinyl debut on a parody Country record and so much more: DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Also, don’t miss Kim’s fantastic new book: “ A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond ”, available everywhere June 9th! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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