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‘Starting a Riot’ Bonus Episode 2: Stephanie Phillips Interview
Stephanie Phillips is the lead singer and musician in the UK band Big Joanie. She was heavily influenced by riot grrrl.

‘Starting a Riot’ Bonus Episode 1: Corin Tucker Interview
Corin Tucker of Heavens To Betsy and Sleater-Kinney sat down with Fabi Reyna and she brought her guitar.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 6: Don’t Call Me That
Riot grrrl left a legacy and … it’s complicated.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 5: Aerating the soil
BIPOC and queer fans and musicians didn’t always feel welcomed by riot grrrl. But some managed to claim space in the movement anyway.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 4: Revolution Girl Style Now
The DIY spirit of riot grrrl gave women and girls space to create their own version of feminism.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 3: Start a Zine!
In the early ’90s, when riot grrrl was just gaining momentum, zines played a crucial role.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 1: They Are Our Revenge
Host Fabi Reyna introduces us to the movement known as riot grrrl.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 2: Well I Went To School In Olympia
Come with us to Olympia, Washington. This little town perched on the Puget Sound is known as the birthplace of riot grrrl.
How a movement started by punks in the Pacific Northwest changed music and culture forever
Thirty years ago, a vibrant punk community perched on the Puget Sound created a seismic shift in music, arts and culture that still reverberates.

‘Showing Up’ is a rare glimpse of a Portland artist at (very hard) work
Michelle Williams plays an introverted sculptor struggling to find the time, space, money and energy to pursue her calling in Kelly Reichardt's rueful comedy.