This week, Chris and Ethan discuss the news that Matt Cameron has left Pearl Jam after 27 years. Listen along as they share their reaction as well as their thoughts on what Matt has meant to the band and to each of them. 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/...
Jul 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 230
July rolls on with a laid back episode of the GB Pod as Chris and Ethan discuss summer, the Oasis reunion tour, GB hitting 1 million followers on Instagram, 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-spring.com/
Jul 07, 2025•46 min•Ep. 229
Chris and Ethan take a look at Chris Cornell’s album “Higher Truth” in this week’s edition of the GB Pod. The 2015 album was Cornell’s fourth solo album and final release that occurred during his life. A lot of memories with this one. 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/...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 228
This week, Chris and Ethan discuss the newest project from Queens of the Stone Age, “Alive in the Catacombs.” Recorded underneath the streets of Paris where the dead have gone to rest, this new Queens EP and accompanying film is one of the coolest projects in recent memory. Listen along as Team GB dives in. 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.creato...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 227
Happy Father’s Day! Quick podcast coming from Chris and Ethan this week featuring a show report from Chris’s night at Queens of the Stone Age, and a discussion of some songs related to Father’s Day and family. 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/...
Jun 16, 2025•57 min•Ep. 226
Summertime’s here and people still love lists, so Chris and Ethan are back this week to craft a perfect playlist for summer 2025. Listen along as they go song by song and weave together the soundtrack to the summer. Check out the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xbypeoqJUyHPi3yFgOvkD?si=FvpDNVXJQue7Yx_bpxFHDA&pi=5B2aOf5FQR2-0 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 sh...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 225
Finally.. a topic that no one will have a strong opinion about. This week, Chris and Ethan open up the can of worms that is “post-grunge” and do their best to explain why they think it came to be, why people feel so strongly about it, and whether or not they get down with it. 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/...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 224
In this week’s episode, Chris and Ethan discuss The Great Patreon War of 2025, Josh Freese’s departure from the Foo Fighters, as well as Pearl Jam’s contribution to the soundtrack of “The Last of Us.” More soundtrack discussion follows. 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/...
May 26, 2025•54 min•Ep. 223
Let’s go downtown. This week, Team GB returns to the “Neil Jam” projects of 1995 as they discuss Neil Young’s album “Mirror Ball.” Chris and Ethan chat about this collaboration between Young and the members of Pearl Jam, sharing thoughts, analysis, and admiration for this great record. 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/...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 222
First Q&A in a long time for Team GB, as Chris and Ethan take some time to answer questions from the people. Topics include overlooked 90s vocalists, McDonald’s, javelin, beer, potential Soundgarden vocalists, 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-spring.com/...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 221
We all walk the long road. This week, team GB takes on Pearl Jam’s 1995 EP “Merkin Ball,” and enters the world of the PJ/Neil Young partnership. 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/
May 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 220
This week’s installment of the show features a full house, as Chris and Ethan are joined by producer Drew McFadyen - and the trio’s longtime friend Sam Kulp! Sam shares how his passion for music developed from being gifted a few CDs as a child into choosing it as his field of academic study and making music himself. This week’s episode is also a reunion of sorts, as Ethan, Drew, and Sam were in a band together in high school, so listen along as they trade stories about growing up together and fi...
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 219
On this week’s show, Chris and Ethan talk about Record Store Day and how they got in on the fun for the first time, and discuss Pearl Jam’s “rearviewmirror (greatest hits 1991-2003)” & Stone Temple Pilots’ “Thank You” greatest hits albums. 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/...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 218
April is rolling along and things are getting busier at GB HQ! This week, Chris and Ethan serve up a little #notgrunge stew and give some updates, and spend some time sharing what they’ve been listening to, showing just how off the beaten path good music can be found. Doobie Brothers live in Santa Barbara, 1982: https://youtu.be/3LCB_RdfdXc?si=xpe_t5jNbTMEYCU7 Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Suppor...
Apr 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 217
In April, we remember Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley, who both passed away on April 5 in 1994 and 2002 respectively. For this week’s episode, Chris and Ethan look back at tributes and events that followed each of their deaths. MuchMusic tribute to Layne Staley with George Stroumboulopoulos: https://youtu.be/DJw7TOOcvAM?si=TLcxV5fbxouO82PV 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 mer...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 216
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.
Mar 31, 2025•53 min•Ep. 215
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. 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.crea...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 214
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. 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/...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 213
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. 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/...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 212
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. 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/...
Mar 03, 2025•59 min•Ep. 211
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. 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/
Feb 24, 2025•40 min•Ep. 210
Team GB is going UNPLUGGED this week. Chris and Ethan rank and discuss the four major MTV Unplugged shows in this week’s episode . 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/
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 209
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. 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/...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 208
This week on the show, Chris and Ethan discuss a Nirvana reunion, and react to and discuss fan-submitted hot takes about the genre. 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/
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 207
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. Support the show on Patreon...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 206
Two hundred episodes! The GB Pod turns 200 this week. The 200 episodes milestone called for a special celebration - a live podcast. Listen here to a recording of the live podcast, as Chris and Ethan take you through 200 minutes of GB Pod lore, with help from producer Drew McFadyen and pod alum/friend/stalwart/sensei Eric Leiderman. Watch episode 200 on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/live/maQpzcUQRTw?si=6v72uPrbht8Ibptg Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to...
Jan 20, 2025•3 hr 26 min•Ep. 205
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. Listen to the official Grunge Bible workout playlist, LOUDER THAN LIFT: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16N2Bow51Q0jXpa0VbcaiZ?si=92f2443b3e5242fb Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 204
This holiday season has been a different kind of tricky. This week, Chris and Ethan ease into the new year and share their predictions for what is in and what is out for 2025. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 203
Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Who knows! Anyways, Chris and Ethan get together for one more time in 2024 to check in, look back, and look ahead. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/
Dec 30, 2024•52 min•Ep. 202
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. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/...
Dec 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 201
