The Grunge Bible Podcast

This week, Chris and Ethan present the first ever book review in GB Pod history with a discussion of Kim Thayil’s new memoir "A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond.” The book is out everywhere June 9th. Reserve your copy today. 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/

Is an impromptu Foo Fighters Summer loading? Maybe! This week on the show, Chris and Ethan take a dive into the Foos’ second studio album “The Colour And The Shape,” released in May 1997. Listen along as the pair review the album the GB Way. 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/

Summertime’s here and people still love lists, so Chris and Ethan are back this week to craft a perfect playlist for summer 2026. This has become a GB tradition, so 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 show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/

In this week’s episode, Chris and Ethan each share their ten favorite Chris Cornell vocal performances. Nine years gone, loved forever. We all miss you Chris. 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 take a dive into Soundgarden’s second studio album “Louder Than Love,” released in 1989. Listen along as they discuss the album song-by-song. 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/  

Little bit of a deload week at GB HQ, as Chris and Ethan take a breather from album reviews to answer some questions. Topics include interview guests, beer, more beer, QOTSA, Dinosaur Jr., 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/

Foo Fighters are back with “Your Favorite Toy,” their 12th studio album, and Chris and Ethan are back with their initial review of the album. 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/  

“I'm not sure who I am but I know who I've been.“ this week on the show, Chris and Ethan take on a long awaited topic - Modest Mouse. Listen as they dive into the band’s debut studio album, “This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About,” released 30 years ago this month. 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/

“I want something good to die for to make it beautiful to live.” This week on the GB Pod, Chris and Ethan take a trip with Queens of the Stone Age’s third studio album “Songs for the Deaf.” You can’t even hear it! Listen along as they discuss the album and how it has impacted 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/

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan turn the clock back to 1993 and dive into the Smashing Pumpkins’ second studio album, “Siamese Dream.” Listen along as they detail the background, recording, and release of this record, and discuss the album song-by-song. 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/  

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.

“If I had known then what I know now.” This week, Chris and Ethan take a dive into “No Code,” Pearl Jam’s status quo-challenging fourth studio album. Listen along as they discuss this essential album, song-by-song. 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/  

Episode 260 marks 260 continuous weeks - or five years in a row - for the GB Podcast! To mark the occasion, Chris and Ethan look back, give thanks to supporters, and chat about what’s next from GB HQ. 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 pick up where they left off last week and give a song by song analysis of Jerry Cantrell’s “Degradation Trip Volumes 1 and 2,” discussing all 25 songs on the Riff Lord’s magnum opus. 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/  

NOTE: An earlier upload of this episode erroneously cut off the final 10 minutes of the recording. The current file exists in its entirety. "Degradation Trip is an apt title. There's nothing better to describe the songs and experience than that phrase. I think you gotta be a little bit crazy to do this. And the guys who are usually really crazy are usually the better ones. It's a fine line to walk." This week on the show, Chris and Ethan discuss the story behind Jerry Cantrell’s second solo album “Degradation Trip.” In this first part of a two part look into this project, Chris and Ethan discuss the writing and recording of this record, in addition to where it all fits in to timeline of Cantrell and AIC. 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 review Scott Weiland’s debut solo album, 1998’s “12 Bar Blues.” 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/  

“I cut you in, come on let's go for a fall.” This week, Chris and Ethan take a look back at Jerry Cantrell’s first solo album “Boggy Depot.” Together, the pair discuss the album’s background, recording, themes, and sounds. 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 at the Screaming Trees’ 1992 album “Sweet Oblivion.” Listen along as they discuss the album’s backstory and dissect the sound of the 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/  

On this day 10 years ago - February 2, 2016 - Grunge Bible was born when an Instagram post was made from a dorm room in Ames, Iowa. 10 years later, Chris and Ethan reflect on GB’s history and answer questions about the page. 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/  

The time has come. This week, Chris and Ethan chronicle the beginning of their Butthole Surfers era and meander through the band’s discography. 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/  

King Buzzo + Dale = POWER. This week, Chris and Ethan dive headlong into the wide world of the Melvins by taking a look at their studio album “Houdini.” Listen along as the pair discuss the album’s background, Kurt Cobain’s involvement, plus a song-by-song discussion of this record’s sonic awesomeness. 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/  

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://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

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! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

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://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

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://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! http

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-spring.com/   

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.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

(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 this exercise. We’ll try and do better next time! - Chris) September is an absolutely jam packed month when it comes to album release anniversaries, so this week, Chris and Ethan rank 10 of the best grunge/grunge-adjacent albums released during September. 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 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.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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 merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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/   

This week, Chris and Ethan offer a short reflection on Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington as Chris’s 61st birthday and the eighth anniversary of Chester’s death arrives. Also, they discuss a new album from one of their favorite artists - “The Yips” by Petey USA. 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 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/ 

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/ 

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/