The Grunge Bible Podcast

The Grunge Bible Podcast

Author: Grunge Bible Language: English Episodes: 50
Chris Celona and Ethan Shalaway host The Grunge Bible Podcast, a conversation that feels less like a formal history lesson and more like hanging out with friends who happen to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the Seattle sound and everything that orbited it. They dig into the stories that defined an era, from the explosive arrival of landmark albums to the quieter, stranger moments behind the lyrics and the artists who wrote them. This isn't just a nostalgic look back; it's a living discussion where interviews, listener questions, and personal insights weave together the legacy of 90s grunge rock. Each episode unpacks the music with a genuine passion, examining why these particular chords and cultural shifts still resonate decades later. Produced by Drew McFadyen, the podcast balances deep dives with a casual, approachable tone, making room for both the monumental figures and the overlooked details. If you've ever found yourself rewinding a track to hear a lyric again or wondering about the scene that birthed it, this is the space for that curiosity. The Grunge Bible serves as a guide through the feedback and fury, one story and one song at a time.
Episodes
Episode 287: “Icky Mettle” - Archers Of Loaf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:29
Let the AOL era begin. This week, Chris and Ethan continue on their 90s indie rock path, and detail how they became disciples of The Loaf. That’s right, this week, the pair discuss Archers Of Loaf and their 1993 debut al…
Episode 286: “Keep It like a Secret” - Built To Spill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:10
Chris and Ethan continue down the path of 90s indie rock by taking a look at Built To Spill’s 1999 studio album “Keep It like a Secret.” Long live Doug Martsch. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most…
Episode 285: “Without A Sound” - Dinosaur Jr. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
This week, Chris and Ethan dive into the world of J Mascis and Dinosaur Jr., reviewing DJ’s 1994 studio album “Without A Sound.” Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the sho…
Episode 284: A Summer Music Retrospective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:50
This week, Chris and Ethan look back on the summer and share the music that comprised their heavy rotation. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show:https://www.patreon…
Episode 283: Facelift, Ten, No Code, and Songs For The Deaf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:46
This week, Chris and Ethan discuss a Fab Four of albums that have anniversaries this month, Alice in Chains’ “Facelift,” Pearl Jam’s “Ten” and “No Code,” and Queens of the Stone Age’s “Songs For The Deaf.” Support the sh…
Episode 282: "Facelift" - Alice in Chains (Reissue) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:16
This week, Chris and Ethan share an old conversation about Alice in Chains' debut album "Facelift," released 36 years ago this week. This conversation originally appeared on the GB Pod on August 19, 2021 as Episode 23 of…
Episode 281: Pearl Jam at Fenway Park, Ten Years Later [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:10
On August 5, 2016, Chris and Ethan saw Pearl Jam live for the first time. It was the band’s first show at Fenway Park in Boston. On this week’s episode, Chris and Ethan take a look back to that first show ten years later…
Episode 280: Discussing The Final Soundgarden Album [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:22
This week on the show, Chris and Ethan discuss the final Soundgarden album following some information Matt Cameron recently shared. The pair also pay homage to Jennifer Finch, who passed away last month. Support the show…