This week, guest curator Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, joins me to tear into the decade when punk rock exploded out of the underground and into the mainstream—without losing its teeth. Together, we’re building a playlist of 20 essential ’90s punk rock songs, spanning radio breakthroughs, DIY staples, and the tracks that defined a generation of kids who found their voice somewhere between distortion and defiance.

Along the way, Coco shares her perspective as a modern punk artist shaped by the era—what still resonates, what hasn’t aged quietly, and why the spirit of ’90s punk continues to influence bands today. We also dig into Winona Fighter tracks including “I’M IN THE MARKET TO PLEASE NO ONE” “HAMMS IN A GLASS,” and “Johnny’s Dead,” unpacking the band’s sharp-edged songwriting and refusal to sand down the rough edges.

If you grew up on Warped Tour, basement punk shows, and songs that felt like manifestos—or you’re discovering ’90s punk through the bands carrying the torch today—this episode is loud, opinionated, and built to be played at full volume.

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Blur – Song 2

Bad Religion – 21st Century Digital Boy

NOFX – Linoleum

Rancid – Bloodclot

The Offspring – Come Out & Play

L7 – Shitlist

Babes In Toyland – Bruise Violet

Descendents – Coffee Mug

MXPX – Punk Rawk Show

Social Distortion – Story Of My Life

Green Day – J.A.R. (Jason Andrew Relva)

Blink-182 – Josie

The Misfits – American Psycho

H20 – One Life, One Chance

I.D.K. – Fireman Song

Beastie Boys – Sabotage

Face To Face – Disconnected

The Breeders – Cannonball

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes – Danny’s Song

Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sitta

I had a chance to catch up with Coco after their set at the Starland Ballroom (the above video is from that show). Make sure you catch Winona Fighter live when they come through your area, you’ll be thankful you did!