Coffee Break: Roller Derby
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
October 17, 2025

Minnesota Roller Derby is set to kick off its 22nd season at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Even better, Saturday’s home opener will be a Halloween-themed double header, and if you are derby curious, there will be a demonstration before the first whistle and a dance party in between games.
There’s no way we can let the season kick off without creating a derby-themed playlist. Let’s get pumped for the festivities with some high-energy jams! ;)
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to get pumped up for roller derby would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Soul Asylum- Somebody to Shove
LL Cool J- Mama Said Knock You Out
Elton John- Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
The Runaways- Cherry Bomb
Bikini Kill- Rebel Girl
De La Soul- A Rollerskating Jam Called Saturday
