The Grunge Bible Podcast (Grunge Bible)

This week, Chris and Ethan return to the ~grunge~ sphere, and talk about Pearl Jam's second studio album 'Vs.', released this month in 1993.

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The first Grunge Bible interview is officially in the books, and with it, this becomes a full-fledged and legitimate show. This week, Chris and Ethan sit down with long time friend, producer of the podcast, composer of our theme music, and Los Angeles-based sound engineer/producer Drew McFadyen! Listen to them discuss the day-to-day of sound engineers, the nature of the music business in LA, the importance of mixing, and more!

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This week on the show, Chris and Ethan discuss a Nirvana reunion, and react to and discuss fan-submitted hot takes about the genre.

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For the 99th episode, there was only one place to turn to... the year 1999. This week, Chris and Ethan look back at the class of '99, checking out the Hot 100 from that year, notable albums, and one particular infamous music festival.

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Streaming services have released their wrapped up years in reviews, and this week, Chris and Ethan react to their top songs from 2023. 

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Music videos played an integral role in the era we all love, and this week, Chris and Ethan discuss some of the notable music videos from the 90s.

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"The greatest gift music has given me is to be able to think about my emotions and to be able to be vulnerable with them." This is an episode we have wanted to do for a long time. This week, we are taking some time to talk about mental health, the dichotomies associated with struggle, and how music can give a voice to these struggles in our lives and help us understand ourselves. Start a conversation - with a friend, with a family member, with yourself. Choose to love today. In lieu of our normal links, a link to mental health resources around the world can be found here: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ We are here for you. No one walks alone.

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan celebrate their birthday by… sitting down to record a podcast episode. Follow along as they discuss this day in music history, provide some updates about recent shows, and endure an existential crisis induced by the passage of another year.

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Check out the first PureSoulPresents single from Cassius Clayton - ‘Heart-Shaped Box’ - out everywhere 10/3, but you can pre-order it right now: https://linktr.ee/puresoulpresents 

Chris and Ethan hop back into the podcast zone in the midst of a hectic month, riffing on the best music releases the month of September has ever offered - including releases from Nirvana, STP, AiC, RHCP, and more.

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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.

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"I'm not ignoring you, I'm just really tired." Another week of the show has arrived, and with it, hearty discussion of the ups and downs of social media spaces, a revelatory interaction with Fred Durst, as well as a trip down music memory lane. This episode is dedicated to every mid-2000s desktop computer destroyed by LimeWire. RIP.

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Happy Halloweek. To commemorate the Halloween holiday, Chris and Ethan discuss some of the scarier tracks from the ‘grunge’ genre, most foreboding stage presences, and other sinister aspects of the genre.

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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.

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Johnny Clueless was there. This week, Chris and Ethan take some time to discuss School Of Fish, a fantastic band active in the early 1990s that created two great albums that still stand up today. RIP Josh Clayton-Felt.

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This week, Chris and Ethan go song-by-song and review and discuss Soundgarden's 'Down on the Upside,' released 27 years ago this month. They also take some time to remember Chris Cornell, who passed away six years ago this month.

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This week on the show, Chris and Ethan yap about this day in music (happy anniversary to the U2 iTunes debacle), Jerry Cantrell’s new single, band reunions, and new music.

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Raise your (literal or figurative) glasses, we made it to another release. Happy Friday, friends!

This week, Chris and Ethan take some time to unwind together over some on-air beverages. Tag along as they share thoughts on the forthcoming Eddie Vedder solo album, begin to plot a 2022 Grunge Bible Community Meet-Up, and chat about why it is so important to learn a musical instrument. If you are out there and have been wanting to pick up an instrument... let this be your sign from the heavens to DO IT!

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Freshly brewed (okay, maybe not) and available one way and one way only. That's right, Chris and Ethan are BACK, and this week, they take some time to review Jerry Cantrell's new album 'Brighten', rail against daylight savings time, plot a forthcoming public feud, and share their dying wishes.

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Coast through your afternoon drive with your hosts Dick “Playoff” Richards and Gord “Sin Bin” Simmons on another edition of the longest-running sports talk radio show in the tri-state area - The SAC FLY - only on 96.9 WFMZ.

Today, we remember Mark Lanegan.

Mark William Lanegan

25 November 1964 - 22 February 2022

"Plucking apples from a tree, and roses from the ground. I'm high up in the air, and never coming down."

"I have a million stories and the photos to prove it." This week, Chris and Ethan sit down for a conversation with photographer Chris Cuffaro, who, in his 50 year career, has photographed Soundgarden, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, George Harrison, Brad Pitt, George Michael, Kobe Bryant...and virtually every other human being who has worked as an entertainer.

Hear Chris discuss all your favorite ~grunge rock human~, what it was like when the genre exploded, why 'selling out' isn't a thing, and hear his advice for new artists and entertainers.

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F**k it dude, let's go bowling. The show that has been teased and promised for all 92 weeks of the episodic history of The Grunge Bible Podcast is FINALLY HERE. Pour yourself a White Russian, avail yourself of the local bowling alley, prepare yourself for hand-to-hand combat with a ransom-seeking group of nihilists, and enjoy this discussion of one of the finest cult classics the 1990s has to offer.

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The rhythm of life. This week, Chris and Ethan return to the cinema zone and discuss the classic John Candy-led film ‘Uncle Buck.’ The duo also share some thoughts on their recent obsession with rock band Spanish Love Songs. 

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Welcome back, friends. On this day in 1991, Pearl Jam release 'Ten', their debut album! Chris and Ethan take some time on this week's podcast to take a look back at what this album means to them, and engage in an important discussion about the hierarchy of facial hair decisions.

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Ethan is back on U.S. soil, and this week, he and Chris spend some time talking about Layne Staley on the week he'd turn 56. Later, the duo explain the significance and personal importance of the legendary 60s band, Canned Heat, and the men who made the band. They were absolutely dynamite and could lay the boogie down like no other. "These guys are the literal definition of baked."

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“People love lists.” Indeed they do, so Chris and Ethan are back this week with a new one. They each count down their top ten songs for summer 2024 and chat about their criteria for their lists.

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Today, we take time to remember the lives and discuss the legacies of Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, and Shawn Smith - three of Seattle's finest, all of whom passed away too soon. Chris and Ethan share their impact on them, and what their music means to them. Additionally, they celebrate the 55th birthday of guitarist Mike McCready.

Kurt Cobain: February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994

Layne Staley: August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002

Shawn Smith: October 28, 1965 - April 3, 2019

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We wanted to use this week’s episode to shed light on an important topic and to call out for our community’s support. This week,  welcome Brooke Mummau to the show. Brooke is a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Philadelphia, and is raising awareness about this complex disorder. Her goal is to raise $2,500 for the Foundation in order to continue funding research and treatment for this population. May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, so it was the perfect time to chat with Brooke about CF, and, of course, about music. Shoutout boygenius! To donate to a great cause or to learn more about CF, visit the links below. Let’s help Brooke reach her goal!

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Hello my friends, we meet again. This week on the show, Chris and Ethan talk about Creed, their 2024 tour, the supporting acts, and what is driving the rejuvenated Creed phenomenon.

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This week, Chris and Ethan talk about Mark Lanegan and what made him and his music so captivating. The pair discuss moments from Mark’s recording career, standout tracks, and personal anecdotes where Mark’s music helped see them through tough times. RIP Mark. “I will see you in another station, some other time.” 

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There are so many people out there working on New Year's resolutions! Maybe you're trying to get back in the gym or back on the bike or back on the trails. To power your pursuit of those goals, Chris and Ethan share their go-to workout tunes that will keep you going.

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This week on the show, Chris and Ethan welcome Chris’s mom (and top-tier Patreon supporter) Karleen Celona to the show! In this special Mother’s Day edition of the pod, she shares her experiences and philosophy on being a mom, discusses the importance of family, and shares who her favorite grunge frontman is! This was a very special episode. Thank you for listening, and Happy Mother’s Day to all!

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Welcome back AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Chris and Ethan return to the airwaves this week feeling refreshed and ready to attack the year. Join them as they kick off 2022 with a question and answer session.

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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.

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This week, Chris and Ethan return to the Q&A Zone and dish on their favorite TAD songs, the easiest and hardest episodes to record, who would win in a grunge SOLO-OFF, and much, much more.

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This week on the show, Chris and Ethan spend some time discussing what we know about the new Pearl Jam album and share thoughts on their newest fixation - the television show The O.C. 

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The clocks have sprung forward and the year rolls on. This week, Chris and Ethan discuss Soundgarden’s “Superunknown,” go on a Rick Rubin tangent, chat about some great female bands, and throw some sports talk in at the end for good measure.

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"Ten for the Tenth." This is the only topic that made sense for our *10th* episode! This week, Chris and Ethan ride the wave into 'Ten', Pearl Jam's debut album, and one that is of immense personal importance. Listen along as they work through this incredible album, one song at a time.

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Chris and Ethan share some thoughts about Alice in Chains' EP 'Jar Of Flies,' which turns 29 years old this week. Also, they revisit the topic of Buffalo Tom, initially discussed in last week's episode.

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Prompted by the recent announcements of a Blink-182 reunion and the 2023 When We Were Young Festival, Chris and Ethan take some time to talk about the growing footprint of 2000s-era music nostalgia, and how the love affair parallels how people look back at the 90s.

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This weekend, we recognize the 31st birthday of Alice in Chains' debut album, 'Facelift', which was released on August 21, 1990! To celebrate, Chris and Ethan dedicate this week's podcast episode to a discussion of this legendary album - one of the releases that started it all!

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Chris and Ethan have begun to take a deep dive into the world of Shawn Smith’s music, and this week, they tell you about it.

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This week features a conversation with Juli Lydell, the force behind one of the greatest musical projects you need to hear - ‘June Swoon.’ In this episode, Juli discusses the impact childhood experiences and family had on her journey to songwriting, shares the story of the debut June Swoon album, 2019’s ‘This Town Could Be Big Enough for the Both of Us,’ and talks about how each creative venture is a path to discovery and personal understanding. Juli also shares details about her new single ‘water baby' from June Swoon’s sophomore LP, ‘A House With Windows Open,’ coming in 2023. The music of June Swoon is music that you need to hear and you hear for the rest of your life. Follow the links listed below to learn more and support.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/june.swoon/ 

Bandcamp: https://juneswoon.bandcamp.com/  

Streaming links: https://linktr.ee/juneswoon  

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The first track is the table setter for the rest of the album, and this week, Chris and Ethan count down their top ten best album-opening songs from the 'grunge' and 'grunge adjacent' era.

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It is, indeed, the Holiday Season. This week marks the arrival of the Christmas holiday, and all that comes with it. Chris and Ethan celebrate the season with Christmas movie rankings, favorite holiday songs, and formulate the inaugural grunge naughty and nice lists. 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-spring.com/ Thanks for being here. Like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, profess your love for us in a lengthy email, etc. IT ALL HELPS! THANK YOU ALL!

How do you like them apples? Chris and Ethan are back this week, discussing one of their favorite movies of all-time - 1997’s ‘Good Will Hunting.’

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Chris and Ethan are back with a Q&A, answering questions from the GB faithful. Listen for answers to questions about guitar tone, “new grunge,” first dates, hockey, and much more..

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This week, Chris and Ethan discuss Temple of the Dog and conduct a song-by-song review of their 1991 self-titled studio album.

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This week, Chris and Ethan review Jerry Cantrell’s new single ‘Vilified,’ and discuss what they’re expecting from JC’s forthcoming album ‘I Want Blood,’ out on October 18.

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Grunge Bible is BACK with another Q&A, as this time, Chris and Ethan are joined by their producer Drew McFadyen. Together, the trio answer your questions, discussing topics such as underrated guitarists, dream interviews, selling Grunge Bible, the best memories from the podcast, and more.

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Welcome to our farmhouse. This week on the show, Chris and Ethan share thoughts on Jerry Cantrell's new song 'Atone' and discuss the track listing of his forthcoming solo album 'Brighten'. Additionally, Chris gives a summer show update that will disappoint everyone. Finally, they debate the ethics of the jam band...are they allowed to like them? Can you be fans of Phish AND The Grateful Dead? Are they cut out for this? Answers are needed.

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This week, Chris and Ethan are joined once again by actor Patrick Warburton, and they welcome actor, writer, and producer Scott Crane to the show. Together, the four go back in time as Scott discusses his upbringing on Bainbridge Island in Washington, his friendships with Andrew and Kevin Wood, Ben Shepherd, Jack Endino, Chad Channing, and the island's role in giving birth to the distinctive sound that would become known as "grunge." Listen along and learn of the pivotal role of Greg Gunther in the creation of that sound and scene, and hear about Patrick's familial connection to the birth of "grunge."

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LIn celebration of Father’s Day, Chris and Ethan welcome Ethan’s dad to the show - the one and only Dave Shalaway. After some music talk (the radio is important!), Mr. Shalaway discusses what it was like raising his children, the different stages of fatherhood, being an advocate for his children, and shares his Father’s Day Axioms. 

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The Games of the XXXII Olympiad are in full force as August begins, with athletes from all over the globe taking to the fields of competition to lay it all on the line. This week, Chris and Ethan create their ideal teams for the inaugural (and hypothetical) Grunge Olympics.

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This week, Chris and Ethan decompress from last week’s live episode marathon event and discuss some music topics in the news, including the 31st anniversary of Alice in Chains’ “Jar Of Flies,” a new Mac Miller album and a new Petey single, and the passing of The Band’s Garth Hudson. The pair share thoughts on the importance of being an active listener to the people behind the things you love and being an active participant in the living history of what you care about.

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This week, the GB Pod duo chat about the new Mark Lanegan Bubblegum XX release. Also, they check the pulse on the Oasis reunion news, and recount the Lanegan vs. Liam Gallagher feud.

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This week marks 30 years since Silverchair released their debut album “Frogstomp.” Did you know they were just 15? To celebrate, Chris and Ethan chat about the album and the origins behind it. This week’s episode also marks the first show report of 2025, as Chris discusses seeing Slomosa in support of Helmet.

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Chris and Ethan return this week with a chat about a heavily requested topic - The Smashing Pumpkins.

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The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. To celebrate, Chris and Ethan discuss an important moment in music and film (and Thanksgiving) history - The Band’s farewell show, better known as “The Last Waltz,” which took place 48 years ago tonight. From team GB to you, have a Happy Thanksgiving. 

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Every word we said is what we mean. This week on the show, Chris and Ethan engage in an entire episode's worth of pure, unmitigated Soundgarden talk. Their banter includes thoughts about the musicians who were in the band, the band's musical progression, overlooked aspects of the group, and how on earth they haven't been inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.

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This week, Chris and Ethan look back at Woodstock '94, discussing the notable performances from the festival, including acts like Blind Melon, Primus, the Cranberries, Green Day, and more.

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To celebrate episode 100, Chris and Ethan present Grunge Bible's official and definitive list of the top 100 songs of the grunge era. Listen along as they count down the list song by song from 100 all the way to number one.

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Do you believe in luck? This week, Chris and Ethan are joined by producer and engineer Drew McFadyen for a discussion about how and why artists get big, and how social media has changed the path (and priorities) for up-and-coming artists and creators. Additionally, the gloves come off, and the trio deliver their long-anticipated DEFINITIVE and OFFICIAL rankings of all things grunge.

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With one week to go until the Christmas holiday, Chris and Ethan discuss a variety of holiday oriented things, including Pearl Jam’s holiday singles, old vs. new Christmas songs, holiday traditions, music-released gifts, and more. 

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It's not only about music around these parts. Did you know Ethan is one of the best javelin throwers in the world? This week, the GB Pod serves up a different type of episode as Chris and Ethan discuss Ethan's path to the '23 USATF Championships and his aspirations to represent his country on the world stage.  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-spring.com/ 

In the first episode of April, Chris and Ethan answer questions about grunge rock posed by ChatGPT, covering both the thought-provoking and the utterly ridiculous.

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32 years ago this week, Pearl Jam released their debut studio album, 'Ten.' To commemorate this anniversary, Chris and Ethan share ten things they love about 'Ten' on this week's edition of the show.

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March is here, and this week, Chris and Ethan get together after a hectic February for a NO NOTES episode. There’s no telling where this one will lead. Airport lounges? Yes. SNL? Check. Late night hosts? You bet. Music recs? Always.

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Valentine’s Day week only means one thing - love is in the air! There is another side to that coin, and Chris and Ethan have you covered this week by sharing a strong lineup of breakup songs.

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#notgrunge. This week after many requests to do so, Chris and Ethan chat about Counting Crows, one of the more prominent bands from a different neighborhood of 90s music. The pair discuss the allure of the band, why they are polarizing for many, and get into Adam Duritz’s ability to write and inspire.

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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.

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This week marks the two year anniversary of the show! To celebrate, Chris and Ethan look back and share some moments from the last two years, and also share an update on their recent live music experiences.

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In the inaugural episode of The Grunge Bible Podcast, meet your co-hosts Chris Celona and Ethan Shalaway, learn the origin story of the Grunge Bible social media pages, and get a notion of what to expect from this podcast moving forward. What a long, strange trip it's been!

"Thanks for helping me through a hard time by making it worse." This week on The Grunge Bible Podcast, Chris and Ethan talk about the role of music during the era of quarantine, and how listening habits are impacted by isolation, struggle, and tough times. Additionally, they pull back the curtain on more #notgrunge posts, and the annual fiasco that is Grunge Bible's April Fools' Day.

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This week, Chris and Ethan push the envelope and see just how long they can wait to record the episode. Hop into the Q&A zone for some hangover remedies, best Olympic moments, concert venue talk, and more.

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This week on the show, Chris and Ethan welcome back their friend and GB Podcast alum Eric Leiderman! Eric shares his experiences seeing Soundgarden and Nirvana live in the early 90s and discusses how those shows shaped his view of music and live performance.

Eric Leiderman is a producer, writer, drummer, and music fan. Since 2013, he has served as producer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, creating the show's Rotating Drummer Program along the way. In addition to his work in television, Eric spent 2005-2010 as a professional touring drummer.  Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erx11/?hl=en%27 Learn more about Late Night with Seth Meyers: https://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers  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-spring.com/ 

Say it with me… BAD MOTOR FINGER. That’s right kids, this week on the GB Pod, Chris and Ethan discuss and review Soundgarden’s epic 1991 album ‘Badmotorfinger,’ breaking through their rusty cages to show you the power (child) and teach you once and for all that there are no more rides for free.

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Chris and Ethan return from some traveling just in time for ELECTION DAY and trade some stories from the last few weeks. Listen for some riffage on The Cure, the many forms a song can take, and tips on getting your friends to dig your music. Make sure you vote on Tuesday!

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The GB Pod crew are taking a short summer reprieve as August comes to a closed instead sharing this reissue of an August 2023 episode about ‘Ten,’ which turns 33 this week!

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Soundgarden was the only band of the 'big four' to not play 'MTV Unplugged.' So, this week, Chris and Ethan each build a hypothetical setlist for Soundgarden had they made an 'Unplugged' appearance in 1994. Additionally, Chris shares his experiences attending his first-ever Queens of the Stone Age show.

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Covering every single band to ever exist, one rapid-fire quiz at a time. This week, Chris and Ethan get together to test one another's knowledge and hear some opinions. Hot takes issued free of charge. Listen along as they roll away the stone on Greta Van Fleet, explain why this is a Collective Soul Fan Zone, and share what they really do think about The Beatles.

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This week, Chris and Ethan share their initial thoughts on 'But Here We Are,' the Foo Fighters' highly anticipated new album. The duo discuss standout tracks, major themes, as well as notable stylistic and lyrical moments on the album. 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-spring.com/ 

In Episode 150, they said they’d be back once they finished the show, and today, they make good on that promise. Another #notgrunge offering hits the air today as Chris and Ethan review the television show The O.C. Listen as they discuss the plot lines, characters, music, and moments from this 2000s TV classic. 

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Team GB is traveling this week, so enjoy (re-enjoy?) a reboot of an old episode discussing some of the big album anniversaries of September in and around the “grunge” genre. Of course, that is after Chris and Ethan go on a 40 minute tangent about airlines for some reason. Into the flood again.

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"Such is the passage of time, too fast to fold." Welcome back, friends. September is here, and this week, Chris and Ethan spend some time talking about the end of summer, the challenges of being present, nostalgia, and the role music plays in all of it.

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"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 perhaps the heaviest (and best) Soundgarden song, '4th of July'. (Additionally - Chris would like to sincerely apologize for being a moron and messing up his own audio - ouch!)

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This week, Team GB comes to you with a review of The Riff Lord’s newest production - Jerry Cantrell’s new studio album ‘I Want Blood.’ 

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Coast through your afternoon drive with your hosts Dick “Playoff” Richards and Gord “Sin Bin” Simmons on another edition of the longest-running sports talk radio show in the tri-state area - The SAC FLY - only on 96.9 WFMZ.

This week, GB are sharing a chat they had on “At Home with Mark,” a show hosted by musician, guru, and all around cool dude Mark Hopkins. In April, Mark invited Chris and Ethan onto his show to chat about PJ’s new album “Dark Matter,” and this was their chat! Special thanks to Mark for allowing his episode to be posted here. Let’s show some support Mark, who is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.

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The Grunge Bible Podcast has reached the milestone of *20* entries into this saga. Chris and Ethan take some time to sit back and answer some questions from the GB faithful. They run the table, discussing everything from recent passages, to lucid dreaming, to speculating as to how *it* all ends, which begs the question, do you have to be old to be wise?

Thanks to everyone who has tuned in so far. We love you!

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The holiday season is here! Chris and Ethan huddle up to chat about their holidays, air their Festivus grievances, and celebrate Eddie Vedder’s 60th birthday. Wishing all of you a happy and peaceful holiday season.

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Welcome back as we celebrate 50 ~canonical~ episodes of the Grunge Bible Podcast with a good, old-fashioned Q&A. This episode was recorded Monday, 21 February, and was originally slated to go live on Friday, 25 February, but it was postponed a week in order to take time to remember Mark Lanegan, who passed away on the 22nd. 

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This week marks the Four Year Anniversary of The Grunge Bible Podcast! 208 weeks in a row with No Misses! To start their second term in office, Chris and Ethan look back to when the show began and discuss what’s changed.

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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.

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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.

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We will miss you always, Taylor.

Taylor Hawkins

17 February 1972 - 25 March 2022

A busy month calls for a quick check-in on the mental health and a chat about some songs that will help everyone get over the hump this winter.

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This week, Chris takes on the show solo while Ethan competes at the United States Track & Field Olympic Trials. Summertime is finally here, and to kick things off, Chris spends some time counting down his top ten grunge driving songs. Here's to a great summer, with a lot of time spent exploring new places, and spending time with people important to us - a little grunge here and there will surely help!

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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.

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This week, Chris and Ethan discuss Soundgarden's ‘Superunknown’, which turned 28 on March 8th, and is one of the most complete records of the entire decade. 

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