Introducing: Starting a Riot
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From OPB and the NPR Network, Starting a Riot tells the story of a movement called riot grrrl. It wasn't just music – it was politics, feminism, culture and zines. We’ll hear from people on the margins, people who felt left out, and the people who insisted on being part of the conversation anyway.
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Published 08/03/23
Stephanie Phillips is the lead singer and musician in the UK band Big Joanie. She was heavily influenced by riot grrrl. Producer Julie Sabatier got to talk to her just after Big Joanie toured through the Pacific Northwest earlier this year.
Published 08/03/23
Corin Tucker of Heavens To Betsy and Sleater-Kinney sat down with Fabi Reyna and she brought her guitar. You’ve heard snippets of that conversation throughout the podcast, but we thought you might like to hear more about Corin’s experiences in Olympia, how her bands started and how she developed...
Published 07/27/23