September 29 is a major day on the grunge calendar, marking the anniversary of STP’s “Core,” Alice in Chains’ “Dirt” and “Black Gives Way to Blue,” as well as the first time the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video went to air. Listen along as Chris and Ethan commemorate these anniversaries. 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/ 

(Editorial Note: early on in the episode, I made a remark along the lines of “we probably forgot an album, so please let us know.” Lo and behold, 40 minutes after finishing the episode, I realized we completely forgot that Nirvana’s “In Utero” was released in September (9/21/1993) - on the day we recorded this damn episode, no less! My apologies for neglecting to mark that one for inclusion in this exercise. We’ll try and do better next time! - Chris) September is an absolutely jam packed month when it comes to album release anniversaries, so this week, Chris and Ethan rank 10 of the best grunge/grunge-adjacent albums released during September. 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/ 

This time of year is Counting Crows territory and nothing can be done about it (#notgrunge). Team GB is having a major moment with Adam Duritz and the Crows, so this week, Chris and Ethan have decided to review their second studio album, “Recovering The Satellites,” released in October 1996. 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/ 

September continues as Chris and Ethan get together for a little to check-in and chat. 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/ 

This week, Chris and Ethan turn back the clock to May 2021 and the first-ever GB Pod album review - a look at Pearl Jam’s “Ten,” originally released as episode 10 of the show. Listen along for a present-day check-in, followed by a remastered reissue of this classic episode. 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/ 

Late summer/early autumn is a busy time of year on the ~grunge rock~ calendar, and this week Chris and Ethan kick it off by celebrating the birthdays of Alice in Chains’ “Facelift” (August 21, 1990) and Pearl Jam’s “Ten” (August 27, 1991). 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/ 

It’s that time of year where summer is starting to pass into autumn, and the music choices reflect it. This week, Chris and Ethan return to the #notgrunge world of Counting Crows and their debut album, among other topics and tie-ins. 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/ 

August continues on. This week’s GB Pod (one of the final “summer sabbatical” episodes) features a little bit of everything - a check-in, supporter updates, this day in music, a discussion of fame versus wealth, and, among other things, a short tribute to David Berman. 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/ 

Travels, album anniversaries, and a summer that rolls on. Chris and Ethan check in as August begins in this week’s podcast. 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 and Ethan reflect on the life and work of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22 at age 76. 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/   

This week, Chris and Ethan offer a short reflection on Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington as Chris’s 61st birthday and the eighth anniversary of Chester’s death arrives. Also, they discuss a new album from one of their favorite artists - “The Yips” by Petey USA. 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/   

This week, Chris and Ethan discuss the news that Matt Cameron has left Pearl Jam after 27 years. Listen along as they share their reaction as well as their thoughts on what Matt has meant to the band and to each of them. 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/ 

July rolls on with a laid back episode of the GB Pod as Chris and Ethan discuss summer, the Oasis reunion tour, GB hitting 1 million followers on Instagram, and more. 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 and Ethan take a look at Chris Cornell’s album “Higher Truth” in this week’s edition of the GB Pod. The 2015 album was Cornell’s fourth solo album and final release that occurred during his life. A lot of memories with this one. 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/ 

This week, Chris and Ethan discuss the newest project from Queens of the Stone Age, “Alive in the Catacombs.” Recorded underneath the streets of Paris where the dead have gone to rest, this new Queens EP and accompanying film is one of the coolest projects in recent memory. Listen along as Team GB dives in. 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/ 

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 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/ 

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. Check out the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xbypeoqJUyHPi3yFgOvkD?si=FvpDNVXJQue7Yx_bpxFHDA&pi=5B2aOf5FQR2-0 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/

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. 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/ 

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. 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/ 

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. 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/