The Grunge Bible Podcast

This week, Chris and Ethan honor one of the best musical acts from north of the border - The Tragically Hip. RIP Gord Downie. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-s...

Grunge Bible DOES. NOT. MISS. This week, Chris and Ethan return to YOUR ears to answer YOUR questions, with topics such as their favorite Smashing Pumpkins songs, ideal concert do-overs, who posts more on the social media pages, useless talents, and what music has taught them. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of...

Layne Staley would turn 55 today. This episode, Chris and Ethan spend some time sharing thoughts on Layne, born on 22 August 1967. Thanks for all the music, Layne. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible    Support the show, buy...

You wanted it, you got it. This week, Chris and Ethan take a one-way train to the Paradise City and discuss Guns N' Roses. GNR. Finally! A chance to discuss their favorite band from the entire 20th century. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) https://www.patreon...

Love rock in the making. This week, Chris and Ethan take some time to discuss and share thoughts on Mother Love Bone, one of the most important bands in the scene. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy s...

Happy August! This week, Chris and Ethan return to the island of Audioslave Nation to finish the conversation about this awesome band. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible   Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebibl...

Grunge Bible is BACK for another week of podcast festivities. This week, Chris and Ethan crack open some beverages and spill some of the beans on next week's Audioslave episode, discuss all things ink, and, among other finer points, share stories and thoughts on how to soak up your 'good old days'. Additionally - if you like our show, go ahead and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That would be...

SWEET 69. Episode 69 is finally here and it is very nice and good (and nice)! Chris and Ethan have summited the podcast mountaintop, and they commemorate this nice occasion by discussing all (most) things '69', including nice albums and nice birthdays from 1969, chatting Woodstock '69, ruminating on why so many nice songs mention 1969, and talking about many more nice things. If you are enjoying t...

Episode 68, one week from the Nice(!) one, and dedicated to Jaromir Jagr. Chris and Ethan spend some time this week plotting the great GB Road Trip of 2022 - culminating in the Taylor Hawkins Tribute show in Los Angeles in September. Additionally, hear some coffee talk and playlist essentials for road trips. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If...

"And I heard it in the wind, and I saw it in the sky..." This week on the show, Chris and Ethan return to recording, with Ethan sharing updates on his track & field season, and Chris reporting back on evenings with Failure and the Melvins. Also, they combine to talk about how they were able to secure Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert tickets, and share in a much-needed and VERY TOPICAL discussion on...

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan sat down with James Daniels and Dee Gerhart of Chestnut Grove, a rock 'n' roll band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were able to chat about how the band got together, major influences, tales from 10+ years of performing, creating art from a vulnerable space, thoughts on the music industry, and more! Chestnut Grove has new music coming out later this yea...

Taking the pulse of GB Nation, one adequately spaced Q&A podcast episode at a time. This week on the show, Chris and Ethan take some questions and supply some answers, discussing movie soundtracks, entry-level grunge albums, ICE HOCKEY, most desirable bands to join, and settling the debate on the grungiest mode of transportation. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful...

Welcome BACK to GB! Chris and Ethan run it back for the 64th week in a row. Prompted by some thoughts last week about "needing to listen to a band more often", the pair spend today's show talking about bands they need to listen to more, bands they reluctantly became fans of, bands they look forward to getting into, and... bands they've plain and simply had enough of. If you are enjoying the show,...

No time frame for what I need to do today... This week, Chris and Ethan present an episode that is long-overdue, and spend some time discussing Blind Melon, a band that is truly one of the gems of the era that is so much more than just 'No Rain!'  If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, c...

After the gold rush, there are still some valuables to be found. This week, Chris and Ethan get together during a hectic time to dish on post-grunge, as they share thoughts about what the hell post-grunge even is, high points, low points, and some notable songs and sounds of the "era". If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more th...

An episode that is long overdue! This week, Chris and Ethan get together to talk all things Pearl Jam, and share the Top Ten lists they spent some time creating - an activity that was more difficult than initially imagined. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) ht...

This week marks five years since Chris Cornell passed away. Chris and Ethan take some time to think about Chris Cornell, share how they remember him, and talk about the impact he has to this day. We will miss you always, Chris. Thanks for everything. Chris Cornell 20 July 1964 - 18 May 2017 If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten mo...

Pearl Jam have officially kicked off their North American Tour, and to commemorate, Chris and Ethan share some time reminiscing on the PJ shows they've been lucky enough to see. Additionally, and they discuss what could potentially ruin a concert for them, from beer spillers to shoulder sitters, and all scenarios in between. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way t...

Happy May, friends, strangers, and acquaintances alike! This week, Chris and Ethan are back with some Q&A action. The duo discuss nostalgic songs, going to shows strictly for the openers, share some of the songs that have the most personal meaning, and, as a GB first, they impart their very best relationship advice to the listeners. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpf...

This week, Chris and Ethan are head-first back into THE GRUNGE. Spawned from some recent experiences seeing live shows and a renewed sense of enthusiasm, the pair talk about how musical tastes seem to come and go, and what impacts the switch from genre to genre. Additionally, the pair welcome GB friend Nick Brumbaugh to the show, otherwise known as Faded Trade! Nick is a searcher, buyer, seller, a...

You do, in fact, only reap what you sow. Hot off the heels of Chris seeing Jerry Cantrell live in Boston, Chris and Ethan hopped on for a chat about the tour with longtime friend, mason and musician Andy Engleman, who saw Jerry in Philadelphia. Together, they share their thoughts and feelings on the show, and convince Ethan to be a MAN OF ACTION and buy tickets to see Jerry himself. Special thanks...

Episode 55 sees the GB train at FULL POWER, as producer Drew McFadyen joins Chris and Ethan for a discussion of the Foo Fighters and the band's impact on them, as well as some banter regarding the new Chili Peppers' new record. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. This recording sesh also included some BONUS CHAT that will be available on the Patre...

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan had the chance to sit down with Amanda Hardy and Steve Costello, who comprise the Los Angeles-based rock duo Bexley. They were able to chat about their paths into music, major influences and inspirations, how they engage in the writing process, production, music videos, and the story behind their newest single, ‘Save Me, Save Us All’, out now!  Check out musi...

We will miss you always, Taylor. Taylor Hawkins 17 February 1972 - 25 March 2022

This week, Chris and Ethan sit down and talk shop about some of the notable 'supergroups' and side projects that have roots within the genre. This episode was recorded on Friday, 28 March, shortly before we heard the news that Taylor Hawkins passed away. We are planning to take some time to remember Taylor on the show some time this week. RIP Taylor.  HBD GB Pod! To commemorate one year of the sho...