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The Grunge Bible Podcast

Join Chris Celona and Ethan Shalaway as they discuss all things music and 90s ‘grunge‘ rock, with discussions of stories, albums, lyrics, artists, as well as interviews, questions, and answers. Produced by Drew McFadyen.
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Episodes

Episode 48: Vedder vs. Mötley Crüe + Why Mudhoney is The Only Real Grunge Band

February rolls on, and with it, the arrival of some fresh beef! Chris and Ethan are back for another edition of the show, hashing out the drama between Eddie Vedder and ... Nikki Sixx, explaining the thought behind a long-championed GB philosophy, and sharing thoughts on the Super Bowl as well as Valentine's Day. 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...

Feb 11, 202244 minEp. 50

Episode 47: So Many Roads... Six Years of Grunge Bible

"They say that 'remember when' is the lowest form of conversation." This week, Grunge Bible celebrates it's SIXTH BIRTHDAY! To commemorate this occasion, Chris and Ethan take some time to open up their 2016 time capsule, talk about what they've learned, and what they hope the future holds. Additionally, they dish the deets on how they are going to celebrate the first birthday of the podcast in March. Giveaways coming! If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to sup...

Feb 04, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 49

Episode 46: Music Speed Dating: Band Facts & Ill-Informed Opinions

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. 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...

Jan 28, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 48

Episode 45: ‘In Utero’ - Nirvana

"Teenage angst has paid off well, now I'm bored and old" This week, Chris and Ethan sit down to take a look at Nirvana's ‘In Utero’, their final studio album, and a notable change from 1991's ‘Nevermind’. 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/...

Jan 21, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 47

Episode 44: ‘Jar Of Flies’ - Alice in Chains

"We chase misprinted lies." This week, Chris and Ethan sit down and discuss AiC's remarkable EP 'Jar Of Flies'. This EP is often considered some of the band’s best work, and is perhaps the most poignant EP to come from the 'grunge' era. 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...

Jan 14, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 46

Episode 43: Q&A - Dream Band Lineups, Layne’s Hairstyles, and Tales of Lebowski and Ledbetter

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. 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/...

Jan 07, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 45

Episode 42: Closing Time - A Year in Review

Congratulations, you've made it through another year. This week, Chris and Ethan close out 2021 by taking a look back on the year and how both they and Grunge Bible grew. Take some time to reflect on the good, the bad, and everything in between. Let's move toward a new year together in kindness. 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/grung...

Dec 31, 202155 minEp. 44

Episode 41: A Grunge Bible Christmas - Songs, Movies, and Grievances

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...

Dec 24, 202155 minEp. 43

Episode 40: Dream Grunge Setlists

Grunge Bible Podcast - Special Midlife Crisis Edition! This week, Chris and Ethan are back to celebrate the big 4-0 with some pure, unadulterated GRUNGE talk. Listen along as they each build their very own dream grunge setlists, featuring quintessential anthems, deep cuts, usual suspects, and unexpected guests. Which list do you like better? What would your setlist look like? Let us know! If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten mo...

Dec 17, 202157 minEp. 42

Episode 39: Friday Beers with Grunge Bible

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 D...

Dec 10, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 41

Episode 38: The 90s, Grunge, and Drums - with Eric Leiderman

December may be long, but a new episode of the GB Podcast will keep things moving right along. This week, Chris and Ethan welcome Eric Leiderman to the show. 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. Eric came of age during the 'grunge' era, and he share...

Dec 03, 20212 hr 4 minEp. 40

Episode 37: The Grunge Bible Thanksgiving Special

To you and yours, from us and ours - we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with love and fellowship. This week, Chris and Ethan take some time to regale various holiday traditions, express their negative feelings toward 'Black Friday', and discuss their music picks for the holiday. 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 Supp...

Nov 26, 202148 minEp. 39

Episode 36: A Conversation with Photographer Chris Cuffaro

"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,...

Nov 19, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 38

Episode 35: A Music & Mental Health Conversation

"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 norma...

Nov 14, 202147 minEp. 37

Episode 34: Jerry Cantrell‘s ‘Brighten‘ + The Worst Cup of Coffee You‘ve Ever Had

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. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. Like we said this week, its as cheap as a 50 cent cup of coffee every week. If you've made it this far, then we are de...

Nov 05, 202146 minEp. 36

Episode 33: The Grunge Bible Halloween Special

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Is Halloween a real holiday? Is it a corporate ploy? We'll never know! This week, Chris and Ethan celebrate the most legitimate and important holiday on the calendar by digging in to the spookiest 'grunge' tunes, musicians, and bands. What are your go-to Halloween tunes? 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 ...

Oct 29, 202147 minEp. 35

Episode 32: Q&A - ‘Unplugged‘ Revisited, Pearl Jam Drummers, and Cereal Dogma

Solving the great debates of the world, one episode at a time. This week, it's open forum as Chris and Ethan handle your burning questions on a wide variety of topics including snack choices, famous encounters, and grunge rock lick masters. 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://grunge...

Oct 22, 202158 minEp. 34

Episode 31: Soundgarden Bible

No more rides for free! This week on the podcast, Chris and Ethan bask in the glow of a Soundgardian Renaissance that has swept the Grunge Bible Universe. Together, they debate the prowess of soup, the importance of timing, and think about how music that is so old can sound so fresh and be so inspiring. 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.c...

Oct 15, 202141 minEp. 33

Episode 30: New Music is Everywhere, Let‘s Listen!

Week 30 of this lovely journey is upon us! This week's podcast is a wholesome discussion and reflection on the burgeoning new music scene, and the role that GB as a social media entity can play. Chris and Ethan chat about bands they've discovered and shared, friends made along the way, and brainstorm about new ways to share the inspiration that new music provides. If you have thoughts about this topic, an email or message would be extra appreciated - the goal remains, as always, to serve the com...

Oct 08, 202147 minEp. 32

Episode 29: Reports from The Road & The Best Voices in Grunge

Welcome back and happy October! 2021 rolls on, and with it, more content from your friendly twenty-somethings who talk about music. This weekend, Chris and Ethan share some updates on some recent shows they've been able to attend, and, as a PODCAST EXCLUSIVE, they finally roll away the stone and rank the best voices in the genre. 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 he...

Oct 01, 202149 minEp. 31

Episode 28: September 24, 1991

This week, Chris and Ethan chat about one of the biggest music release days in the 1990s. On September 24, 1991, the music world shifted into MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, and Soundgarden's 'Badmotorfinger', Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik', and Nirvana's 'Nevermind' were released. In addition, the guys get in some 'Donda' talk, a prerequisite for any music podcast worth its salt in 2021. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten...

Sep 24, 202139 minEp. 30

Episode 27: ‘Core‘ - Stone Temple Pilots

What. About. Scott! This week, the guys step back into the studio for some STP talk, discussing the 'Core' album, which turns 29 years old on September 29, 2021. Happy birthday 'Core'! Listen to Chris and Ethan talk about the band and the record, gaining a new level of appreciation for 'Core' along the way! 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.patre...

Sep 17, 202156 minEp. 29

Episode 26: ‘Nevermind‘ - Nirvana

With this entry, The Grunge Bible Podcast has officially breached the half-year mark! This week, Chris and Ethan take a look at one of the most quintessential records from the era, Nirvana's 'Nevermind', which turns 30 later this month. So many album birthdays this month. 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...

Sep 10, 202148 minEp. 28

Episode 25: So Long to the Holidays

"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. 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...

Sep 03, 202147 minEp. 27

Episode 24: 'Ten' Turns Thirty

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. THANK YOU to everyone who has chosen to support us by becoming a Patron. THANK YOU to everyone who has chosen to support us by becoming a Patron. We recorded this show a week in advance, and since then, we've had some su...

Aug 27, 202142 minEp. 26

Episode 23: 'Facelift' - Alice in Chains

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! THANK YOU to everyone who has chosen to support us by becoming a Patron. 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 sho...

Aug 20, 202140 minEp. 25

Episode 22: New Music, The Lame List, and the Jam Band Debate

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. THANK YOU to everyone who has chosen to support us by bec...

Aug 13, 202141 minEp. 24

Episode 21: The Grunge Olympics

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. Support the podcast directly by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible

Aug 06, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 23

Episode 20: Mail Call - On the Importance of Condiments, Cover Songs, and Jerry Cantrell

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! Support the podcast directly by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible...

Jul 30, 202150 minEp. 22

Episode 19: Live Music Is Better

"Our disposable income is being disposed of." The guys are back with another episode this week, and it is a special one, as this is the first IN-PERSON recording of the show - and it is a family affair! Chris and Ethan got together for a weekend of merriment, and sat down to record this roundtable with Ethan's brother Quin joining in. Together, they chatted all about live music - why they go to shows, what they like, what they don't like, and the best and worst of their own live music experience...

Jul 23, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 21
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