The Grunge Bible Podcast

Music legend Bob Weir passed away last week at age 78, and Chris and Ethan reflect on artists’ abilities to impact their fans in this week’s #notgrunge episode of the show. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

2026 is officially a go. To kick things off in the new year, Chris and Ethan are back with their annual Ins and Outs for 2026, and look back to 2025’s list to see what they got right and where they missed the mark. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebibl...

The final podcast episode of the year has arrived. Join Chris and Ethan for some reflection and discussion on the year that was - the mighty 2025. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

A very special Christmas week episode arrives. Chris and Ethan complete the Grungemas calendar and give a scintillating review of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in this week’s GB Pod. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

This week, GB HQ celebrates the birthday of producer Drew McFadyen! Also, Chris and Ethan take a look at Mark Lanegan’s Christmas record “Dark Mark Does Christmas.” Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

This week, Chris and Ethan roll into the second week of Grungemas and also converse about some of the best covers that the “grunge” scene gave to us. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

December 1st. This week, Chris and Ethan kick off Grungemas to get into the holiday spirit. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

November rolls on and here in the U.S. it is Thanksgiving week. No defined topic today, simply some Chris and Ethan banter. Happy Thanksgiving, or, Happy Thursday.. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

This week, Chris and Ethan commemorate two important events that occurred this week in music history: Nirvana’s performance for MTV Unplugged on November 18, 1993, and the release of Audioslave’s debut album on November 18, 2002. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! htt...

On November 8, Soundgarden were (finally) inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. Listen along as Chris and Ethan break down the induction ceremony and offer thoughts on the event and what it means to them and to all the fans. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://g...

This week, Chris and Ethan discuss Alice in Chains’ 1995 self-titled album - the “Tripod” record - which was released 30 years ago this week. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan take a look into the solo catalog of the late, great Elliott Smith. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

This week’s GB Pod features reaction from Chris and Ethan to the news that MTV will be shuttering their music television channels. Additionally, they discuss two albums celebrating anniversaries this week. “Vs.” by Pearl Jam and “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” by the Smashing Pumpkins. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://ww...

This week, Chris and Ethan hop back into the Q&A zone, answering questions about such topics as Chris Cornell’s hair, Halloween costumes, Wawa orders, Pearl Jam song tags, MLB playoffs, and more. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-sprin...

This week marks 34 years since Soundgarden released their landmark album “Badmotorfinger.” To commemorate the anniversary, Chris and Ethan chat about the album in this week’s GB Pod. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/    

September 29 is a major day on the grunge calendar, marking the anniversary of STP’s “Core,” Alice in Chains’ “Dirt” and “Black Gives Way to Blue,” as well as the first time the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video went to air. Listen along as Chris and Ethan commemorate these anniversaries. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www....

(Editorial Note: early on in the episode, I made a remark along the lines of “we probably forgot an album, so please let us know.” Lo and behold, 40 minutes after finishing the episode, I realized we completely forgot that Nirvana’s “In Utero” was released in September (9/21/1993) - on the day we recorded this damn episode, no less! My apologies for neglecting to mark that one for inclusion in thi...

This time of year is Counting Crows territory and nothing can be done about it (#notgrunge). Team GB is having a major moment with Adam Duritz and the Crows, so this week, Chris and Ethan have decided to review their second studio album, “Recovering The Satellites,” released in October 1996. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.p...

September continues as Chris and Ethan get together for a little to check-in and chat. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

This week, Chris and Ethan turn back the clock to May 2021 and the first-ever GB Pod album review - a look at Pearl Jam’s “Ten,” originally released as episode 10 of the show. Listen along for a present-day check-in, followed by a remastered reissue of this classic episode. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_...

Late summer/early autumn is a busy time of year on the ~grunge rock~ calendar, and this week Chris and Ethan kick it off by celebrating the birthdays of Alice in Chains’ “Facelift” (August 21, 1990) and Pearl Jam’s “Ten” (August 27, 1991). Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some...

It’s that time of year where summer is starting to pass into autumn, and the music choices reflect it. This week, Chris and Ethan return to the #notgrunge world of Counting Crows and their debut album, among other topics and tie-ins. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch!...

August continues on. This week’s GB Pod (one of the final “summer sabbatical” episodes) features a little bit of everything - a check-in, supporter updates, this day in music, a discussion of fame versus wealth, and, among other things, a short tribute to David Berman. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible...

Travels, album anniversaries, and a summer that rolls on. Chris and Ethan check in as August begins in this week’s podcast. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/    

Chris and Ethan reflect on the life and work of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22 at age 76. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/