Shepard Fairey from Obey Giant is here

About this episode

Shepard Fairey joins Damian to discuss his punk influences and artistic journey.

Turned Out A Punk has a posse because Shepard Fairey is here! Listen in as Damian sits down with the artist behind Obey Giant and the Obama Hope poster to talk all things punk. From clocking the jerks at a Circle Jerks show, to Jello Biafra being the hero we need, to being a part of the Am Rep/ Kozik/ Melvins art movement, to being drag into the mainstream by the man behind GG Allin's Hated, to Cost and Revs being the most over street artists ever and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Shepard at the BEYOND THE STREETS , opening May 27th, 2026 in Paris! Also, check out Obey Giant for all your Shepard Fairey needs 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

People in this episode

Host: Damian

Guest: Shepard Fairey

Topics covered

• punk music
• art
• street art
• cultural commentary
• interviews

Keywords

• Shepard Fairey
• Obey Giant
• punk
• art movement
• Jello Biafra
• GG Allin
• street art

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Obey Giant, Circle Jerks, Am Rep, Kozik, Melvins

Places: Paris

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