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 221: Some Father’s Day Tracks & QOTSA Show Report [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:02
Happy Father’s Day! Quick podcast coming from Chris and Ethan this week featuring a show report from Chris’s night at Queens of the Stone Age, and a discussion of some songs related to Father’s Day and family. Support th…
Episode 220: Top Songs for Summer 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:52
Summertime’s here and people still love lists, so Chris and Ethan are back this week to craft a perfect playlist for summer 2025. Listen along as they go song by song and weave together the soundtrack to the summer. Chec…
Episode 219: What’s The Deal With Post-Grunge? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:41
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 stro…
Episode 218: Foo Fighters Drummers, Pearl Jam & Film Soundtracks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:08
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 dis…
Episode 217: “Mirror Ball” - Neil Young & Pearl Jam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:29
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 members of Pearl Jam,…
Episode 215: “Merkin Ball” - Pearl Jam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
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. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to…
Episode 213: The Case For “Greatest Hits” Albums, RSD 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:20
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” gr…
Episode 212: A Music Melting Pot - What We’ve Been Listening To [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:38
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…