Episode 220: Top Songs for Summer 2025

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p1">Check out the playlist on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xbypeoqJUyHPi3yFgOvkD?si=FvpDNVXJQue7Yx_bpxFHDA&pi=5B2aOf5FQR2-0">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xbypeoqJUyHPi3yFgOvkD?si=FvpDNVXJQue7Yx_bpxFHDA&pi=5B2aOf5FQR2-0</a></p> <p class="p1">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a></p> <p class="p1">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a></p>

01:07:52

Episode 219: What’s The Deal With Post-Grunge?

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p2">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p>

01:07:41

Episode 218: Foo Fighters Drummers, Pearl Jam & Film Soundtracks

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p2">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p>

00:54:08

Episode 217: “Mirror Ball” - Neil Young & Pearl Jam

<p class="p1">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, sharing thoughts, analysis, and admiration for this great record.</p> <p class="p1">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p1">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p>

01:18:29

Episode 216: Q&A - Soundgarden Rock HOF, Coffee Orders, Vocalists & Pancakes

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p1">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p1">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p>

01:09:17

Episode 215: “Merkin Ball” - Pearl Jam

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p1">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p1">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p>

00:45:48

Episode 214 - Four Friends Talk About Music - with Drew McFadyen & Sam Kulp

<p class="p1">This week’s installment of the show features a full house, as Chris and Ethan are joined by producer Drew McFadyen - and the trio’s longtime friend Sam Kulp! Sam shares how his passion 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!</p> <p class="p2">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p> <p class="p2"> </p>

02:09:19

Episode 213: The Case For “Greatest Hits” Albums, RSD 2025

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p2">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p> <p class="p2"> </p>

01:24:20

Episode 212: A Music Melting Pot - What We’ve Been Listening To

<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p1">Doobie Brothers live in Santa Barbara, 1982: <a href="https://youtu.be/3LCB_RdfdXc?si=xpe_t5jNbTMEYCU7">https://youtu.be/3LCB_RdfdXc?si=xpe_t5jNbTMEYCU7</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p> <p class="p2"> </p>

00:57:38

Episode 211: Tributes to Kurt Cobain & Layne Staley

<p class="p1">In April, we remember Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley, who both passed 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.</p> <p class="p2">MuchMusic tribute to Layne Staley with George Stroumboulopoulos: <a href="https://youtu.be/DJw7TOOcvAM?si=TLcxV5fbxouO82PV">https://youtu.be/DJw7TOOcvAM?si=TLcxV5fbxouO82PV</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible">https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible</a> </p> <p class="p2">Support the show, buy some merch! <a href="https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/">https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/</a> </p> <p class="p2"> </p>

01:17:34