The Grunge Bible Podcast

Episode 260 marks 260 continuous weeks - or five years in a row - for the GB Podcast! To mark the occasion, Chris and Ethan look back, give thanks to supporters, and chat about what’s next from GB HQ. 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 on the show, Chris and Ethan pick up where they left off last week and give a song by song analysis of Jerry Cantrell’s “Degradation Trip Volumes 1 and 2,” discussing all 25 songs on the Riff Lord’s magnum opus. 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/  

NOTE: An earlier upload of this episode erroneously cut off the final 10 minutes of the recording. The current file exists in its entirety. "Degradation Trip is an apt title. There's nothing better to describe the songs and experience than that phrase. I think you gotta be a little bit crazy to do this. And the guys who are usually really crazy are usually the better ones. It's a fine line to walk." This week on the show, Chris and Ethan discuss the story behind Jerry Cantrell’s second solo album “Degradation Trip.” In this first part of a two part look into this project, Chris and Ethan discuss the writing and recording of this record, in addition to where it all fits in to timeline of Cantrell and AIC. 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 on the show, Chris and Ethan review Scott Weiland’s debut solo album, 1998’s “12 Bar Blues.” 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/  

“I cut you in, come on let's go for a fall.” This week, Chris and Ethan take a look back at Jerry Cantrell’s first solo album “Boggy Depot.” Together, the pair discuss the album’s background, recording, themes, and sounds. 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 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! 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/  

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 page. 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/  

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 support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

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 Cobain’s involvement, plus a song-by-song discussion of this record’s sonic awesomeness. 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/  

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 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/  

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. 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/  

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 to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

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! 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, 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 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 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 way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/  

December 1st. This week, Chris and Ethan kick off Grungemas to get into the holiday spirit. 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/  

November rolls on and here in the U.S. it is Thanksgiving week. No defined topic today, simply some Chris and Ethan banter. Happy Thanksgiving, or, Happy Thursday.. 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 commemorate two important events that occurred this week in music history: Nirvana’s performance for MTV Unplugged on November 18, 1993, and the release of Audioslave’s debut album on November 18, 2002. 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/  

On November 8, Soundgarden were (finally) inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. Listen along as Chris and Ethan break down the induction ceremony and offer thoughts on the event and what it means to them and to all the fans. 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 Alice in Chains’ 1995 self-titled album - the “Tripod” record - which was released 30 years ago this week. 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/