This week, I’m joined by Matt Kennedy of XRadioX, and we’re dialing things up for a playlist that proves punk rock has a way of making everything sound more dangerous.

We’re curating 20 punk cover songs that rip familiar tracks out of their original context and rebuild them with distortion, urgency, and zero concern for the rules. From early punk and hardcore to pop-punk and modern scene staples, this episode covers every corner of the genre — and no song is left (ahem) uncovered.

Whether it’s a sped up homage or a full-blown reinvention, these covers show how punk artists take songs you already know and turn them into something louder, faster, and more fun. It’s a celebration of punk attitude and the joy of hearing a familiar chorus shouted back at you through blown-out speakers.

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The Vandals – Don’t Stop Me Now (Originally Recorded by Queen)

Social Distortion – Ring Of Fire (Originally Recorded by Johnny Cash)

NOFX – Vincent (Originally Recorded by Don McLean)

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes – Danny’s Song (Originally Recorded by Loggins & Messina)

Reel Big Fish – I Won’t Back Down (Originally Recorded by Tom Petty)

The Interrupters – Bad Guy (Originally Recorded by Billie Eilish)

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Let’s Do It (Originally Recorded by Cole Porter)

H20 – Like A Prayer (Originally Recorded by Madonna)

Down By Law – 500 Miles (Originally Recorded by The Proclaimers)

Suicide Machines – It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (& I Feel Fine) (Originally Recorded by R.E.M.)

The Ataris – The Boys Of Summer (Originally Recorded by Don Henley)

No Use For A Name – Turning Japanese (Originally Recorded by The Vapors)

Face To Face – Bikeage (Originally Recorded by Descendents)

Ramones – California Sun (Originally Recorded by The Rivieras)

The Clash – I Fought The Law (Originally Recorded by The Bobby Fuller Four)

Pennywise – Stand By Me (Originally Recorded by Ben E. King)

The Dickies – Nobody But Me (Originally Recorded by The Human Beinz)

Buck O Nine – Pass The Dutchie (Originally Recorded by Musical Youth)

Sex Pistols – My Way (Originally Recorded by Frank Sintara)

Less Than Jake – Surrender (Originally Recorded by Cheap Trick)