The Grunge Bible Podcast

Episode 10: 'Ten' - Pearl Jam

"Ten for the Tenth." This is the only topic that made sense for our *10th* episode! This week, Chris and Ethan ride the wave into 'Ten', Pearl Jam's debut album, and one that is of immense personal importance. Listen along as they work through this incredible album, one song at a time.

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Episode 9: The Best and Worst of Social Media + Assorted Banter

"I'm not ignoring you, I'm just really tired." Another week of the show has arrived, and with it, hearty discussion of the ups and downs of social media spaces, a revelatory interaction with Fred Durst, as well as a trip down music memory lane. This episode is dedicated to every mid-2000s desktop computer destroyed by LimeWire. RIP.

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Episode 8: Talkin' Soundgarden

Every word we said is what we mean. This week on the show, Chris and Ethan engage in an entire episode's worth of pure, unmitigated Soundgarden talk. Their banter includes thoughts about the musicians who were in the band, the band's musical progression, overlooked aspects of the group, and how on earth they haven't been inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.

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Episode 7: INTO THE FLOOD AGAIN

You knew this Would? arrive sooner or later. The moment you all have been waiting for - The Would? Episode! Today, Chris and Ethan unveil the story behind the page's biggest tradition - going Into The Flood. Like all good things, it began completely on accident. And, like all internet things, it grew out of control. If we could, would you?

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Episode 6: The Year of The Big Sad & The Art of Sh*tposting

"Thanks for helping me through a hard time by making it worse." This week on The Grunge Bible Podcast, Chris and Ethan talk about the role of music during the era of quarantine, and how listening habits are impacted by isolation, struggle, and tough times. Additionally, they pull back the curtain on more #notgrunge posts, and the annual fiasco that is Grunge Bible's April Fools' Day.

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Episode 5: WTF Are Engineers? with Drew McFadyen

The first Grunge Bible interview is officially in the books, and with it, this becomes a full-fledged and legitimate show. This week, Chris and Ethan sit down with long time friend, producer of the podcast, composer of our theme music, and Los Angeles-based sound engineer/producer Drew McFadyen! Listen to them discuss the day-to-day of sound engineers, the nature of the music business in LA, the importance of mixing, and more!

Follow Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godeomusic/

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Episode 4: Your Questions, Answered

"If I would, could you?" This week, Chris and Ethan are answering your questions, with topics ranging from the reason why music is so powerful, personal financial situations, 'grunge' presidents, and the potential for a Grunge Bible musical debut!

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Remembering Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, and Shawn Smith

Today, we take time to remember the lives and discuss the legacies of Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, and Shawn Smith - three of Seattle's finest, all of whom passed away too soon. Chris and Ethan share their impact on them, and what their music means to them. Additionally, they celebrate the 55th birthday of guitarist Mike McCready.

Kurt Cobain: February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994

Layne Staley: August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002

Shawn Smith: October 28, 1965 - April 3, 2019

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Episode 3: "Hey, This Isn't Grunge!"

This week, Chris and Ethan chat about how they started incorporating different genres on the page, the 'Midnight Special' phenomenon, why cover songs are absolutely awesome, and whether or not six feet really isn't so far down.

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Episode 2: The Songs That Made Us Fans

"Once is a fluke, twice is a coincidence." We are back again for Episode 2! This week, Chris and Ethan reminisce on the songs that made them lifelong fans of the genre, and share some of the memories associated with those songs. We want to hear what songs drew you in as 'grunge' rock fans! Reach out and let us know!

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