Episode 206: A Show With No Notes

Episode 206: A Show With No Notes

Author: Grunge Bible March 3, 2025 Duration: 58:44
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. 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 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.
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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…
Episode 251: Bob Weir & Music Legacies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:09
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…
Episode 250: Ins and Outs for 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:25
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. Suppo…
Episode 249: Putting A Lid On 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
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…
Episode 248: Grungemas & National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:44
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!…
Episode 247: Mark Lanegan’s “Dark Mark Does Christmas” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:57
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 m…
Episode 246: Grunge Covers You Need To Hear [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:58
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 w…