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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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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 of Pearl Jam, sharing thoughts, analysis, and iration for this great record. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

This week’s installment of the show features a full house, as Chris and Ethan are ed by producer Drew McFadyen - and the trio’s longtime friend Sam Kulp! Sam shares how his ion 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 finding their groove as a band, as well as other tales of lore. Sometimes, four pals talking music is what it’s all about. Thanks to Sam and Drew for coming on this week! the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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  the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

In April, we Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley, who both ed 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  the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  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.

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 of Helmet. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

The clocks have sprung forward and the year rolls on. This week, Chris and Ethan discus s 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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

Team GB is going UNPLUGGED this week. Chris and Ethan rank and discuss the four major MTV Unplugged shows in this week’s episode . the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan discuss a Nirvana reunion, and react to and discuss fan-submitted hot takes about the genre. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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 ing 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. the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/   

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  the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible    the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/