
Hosted by Grunge Bible · EN

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/