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, the ...