Whatever, Nevermind | Grunge Podcast

Grunge Podcast – “Whatever, Nevermind” is a 25 part Podcast series counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more.

280: Whatever, Nevermind No. 17: Screaming Trees – Sweet Oblivion w/Tom Gigliotti

Coming in at number 17 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1992 album from Screaming Trees, Sweet Oblivion. Joining Bakko for this episode is co-host of the Shout It Out Loudcast Tom Gigliotti. Tom and Bakko take a deep dive on this standout album from a Seattle Grunge band that is often overlooked.

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278: Whatever, Nevermind No. 18 Mad Season – Above Ft. Aaron Camaro

Coming in at number 18 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1995 album from Seattle Supergroup Mad Season, Above. Joining Bakko for this episode is co-host of the Decibel Geek Podcast Aaron Camaro. The two discuss the making of the album, the songs that made up the record and the tragic legacy it holds.

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275: Whatever, Nevermind No. 19 – Singles Soundtrack ft. Andy Schaal

Coming in at number 19 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1992 Soundtrack for the movie Singles. Joining Bakko this EP is fellow Minnesotan and professional podcast guest, Andy Schaal. Bakko & Andy go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record and it’s place in Grunge History. #Grunge

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273: Interview With Jerry Cantrell Producer Jeff Tomei

Fans of Jerry Cantrell and Alice In Chains you are going to love this bonus Interview. Producer Jeff Tomei joins the program to discuss the massive undertaking of recording the Jerry Cantrell double album Degradation Trip. Jeff share’s anecdotes of working in the studio, working with Jerry, walking away from the project at one point and much more regarding the making of this album.

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272: Whatever, Nevermind No. 20 Green River-Dry As A Bone ft: BJ Kramp

Coming in at number 20 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1987 Green River EP, Dry As A Bone. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Rock & Or Roll Podcast, BJ Kramp. Dry As A Bone is a precursor of the Seattle scene featuring members that would go on to form the bands Pearl Jam & Mudhoney . Bakko & BJ go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record and it’s importance in to the eventual Grunge explosion. #Grunge

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270: Whatever, Nevermind No. 21 Jerry Cantrell Degradation Trip with Gene Vogel

Coming in at number 21 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 2002 album from Jerry Cantrell, Degradation Trip. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. Degradation Trip is a dark and twisted trip of a Rock Star in the depths of drug addiction. 14 songs of Jerry’s signature sound tell the dark and moody story. While written before the death of Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley, it is hard to not think of him when listening to this record. Bakko & Gene go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record. #Grunge

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267: Interview: Bruce Pavitt-Sub Pop Records Founder

You can’t discuss the recorded history of Grunge without talking to SUB POP records founder Bruce Pavitt. Any list of the Greatest Grunge anything would contain a large chunk of DNA from that label and it’s artists. Bruce shares anecdotes from his entire time with SUB POP and of course what it was like to be at the Epicenter of Rock’s last great scene.

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266: Whatever, Nevermind No. 22 – Deep Six Compilation with Jon Lamoreaux

Coming in at number 22 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1986 compilation album from C/Z Records, Deep Six. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Hustle Podcast, Jon Lamoreaux. Deep Six is a time capsule capturing the Genesis of the Seattle music scene. Featuring 6 bands that would either go on to make their own mark on music history (Melvins, Soundgarden) or who’s members would eventually make up the bands Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone and Pearl Jam.

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262: Interview: Producer Jack Endino

Seattle producer Jack Endino joins the program to discuss his 2017 remix of Soundgarden’s Ultramega OK and his experiences within the Seattle Grunge scene. As a key figure linked to the grunge movement and Sub Pop label, Endino reflects on his work with iconic bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney, and Green River. He was also the guitarist for the band Skin Yard. The podcast, Whatever, Nevermind, explores the 25 Greatest Grunge albums, featuring guest hosts and interviews with industry figures.

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261: Whatever, Nevermind No. 23 Soundgarden – Ultramega OK with Ralph Viera

Coming in at number 23 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1988 record from Soundgarden, Ultramega OK. Joining Bakko as this EP’s guest host is Dr. Fukk himself, Ralph Viera. Bakko and Ralph get into all of the details surrounding this classic album and share their memories from this time in music.

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