The Grunge Bible Podcast

The Grunge Bible Podcast

Author: Grunge Bible Language: English Episodes: 100
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 261: “No Code” - Pearl Jam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:55
“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. Suppo…
Episode 260: Grunge Bible Podcast Five Year Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:23
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…
Episode 259: “Degradation Trip Volumes 1 and 2” - Jerry Cantrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:47
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…
Episode 258: “Degradation Trip” - Jerry Cantrell - Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
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 a…
Episode 257: “12 Bar Blues” - Scott Weiland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:44
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…
Episode 256: “Boggy Depot” - Jerry Cantrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:52
“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 sound…
Episode 255: “Sweet Oblivion” - Screaming Trees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:35
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!…
Episode 254: Grunge Bible’s 10th Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:12
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 p…
Episode 253: The Butthole Surfers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:25
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…
Episode 252: “Houdini” - Melvins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:05
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 Cobai…