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Date created
2023/03/15
Latest episode
2026/10/10
Average duration
60 min.
Release period
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The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider. Every Tuesday, “Coolest Alive” dives into a fantastic album worthy of your time. No stuffy reviews here, just records from across genres getting deserved praise as must-listen classics, packed with cool vibes and reasons to hit play. Tune in for the best in music weekly. Wednesday’s “Coolest Alive” is all about comic books/graphic novels that shine bright. We’re not reviewing, we’re celebrating what makes this medium so awesome! Join us to discover a visual storytelling gem you’ll want to check out. Thursday’s “Coolest Alive” brings the spotlight to a stellar film or TV show. Forget formal critiques, we’re here to talk about what makes live-action filmmaking so great, from epic moments to why it’s a must-watch. Catch the cinematic love every week. Fridays are for the eclectic, think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS, or anything else not covered on Tuesday through Thursday's shows. Each week, we share something extraordinary (besides music, comics, and movies), diving into why it’s a standout in its field. Expect the unexpected every Friday as we explore the coolest picks...across ALL mediums!
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Coolest Alive - Uwe Boll; "Worst Filmmaker" / Best Fighter...?
2026/10/10
Oh. My. God! The Coolest Geek Alive has finally been properly introduced to infamous writer/director Uwe Boll, and it was NOT pretty! Starting with an unexpected viewing of "In the Name of the King," host Jesse Blaze Snider took a hysterical trip down the Uwe Boll rabbit hole, and he is here to tell us all about it! But FIRST...a ton of current news and updates in the realm of geek culture entertainment! Join us, won't you, for another f*****g awesome episode of the Coolest ALIVE!!!
Horror Show: A Haunted House/Scary Movie Franchises!
2026/10/04
On this special "Horror Show," the Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider, embraces the spirit of the season and celebrates a ton of great FILMS, COMIC BOOKS, and the famous "horror walk" known as "WOODS of TERROR" in North Carolina! New this year is Dee Snider's Strangeland haunt, which Jesse dives deep into. Plus, the Waynes Bros. horror parody film franchises, A Haunted House & Scary Movie, Ghost Machine's incredible horror series "Hyde Street" by Geoff Johns & Ivan Reis, and upcoming horror sequels to Godzilla Minus One & Violent Night! See ya inside on another "f*****g awesome" episode of the COOLEST ALIVE!
Episode # 389 Horror Show: A Haunted House/Scary Movie Franchises! (Plus, Godzilla Minus Zero, Hyde Street GN, Woods of Terror/Strangeland Haunt & MORE!) Coolest Alive
Supergirl BOMBS on STREAMING (& RANKING the FILMS of Edgar Wright!)
2026/09/30
First, Supergirl bombs in THEATERS; now it bombs on streaming. Is it really the LEAST successful film based on a DC Comic of the modern era? Plus, Edgar Wright is the SHIT! One of the Coolest Geek Alive's favorite directors EVER! We rank his greatest achievements from Shaun of the Dead to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and everything in between! Baby Driver! Ant-man! Spaced! The World's End! Hot Fuzz! MORE!!!
Marilyn Manson: The Most Misunderstood Artist of His Generation?
2026/09/23
On this episode of Coolest Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider’s “All Your Favorite Bands Suck” segment takes over the show for a deep dive into the complete music catalog of one of Jesse’s favorite artists of all time: Marilyn Manson. From the shocking industrial assault of Portrait of an American Family and the cultural explosion of Antichrist Superstar to Mechanical Animals, Holy Wood, and beyond, Jesse traces the evolution of an artist who spent decades challenging religion, morality, celebrity, censorship, sexuality, identity, and the American appetite for controversy. Jesse revisits every Marilyn Manson studio album, breaking down the biggest songs, overlooked tracks, musical transformations, imagery, characters, collaborators, controversies, and the strange cultural phenomenon that made Marilyn Manson one of the most recognizable and polarizing figures in modern music. From “The Beautiful People,” “Tourniquet,” and “The Dope Show” to the songs that never got the attention they deserved, this is a personal deep dive into the entire Manson catalogue.
Ted Lasso, White Privilege, Lanterns & the Culture War!
2026/09/12
On this episode of Coolest Alive.... We said it all already: Ted Lasso! White Privilege!! Lanterns!!! The Culture War RAGES ON!! LOL. If you ain't watching LASSO, you're missing out on "WOKE" done RIGHT! We've always said it's possible to make "woke entertainment" WITHOUT pissing everyone off! PROOF!
New Format! (Reacher, Spider-Man, Lanterns, MORE! TV, Film, Comics & ET TALK!)
2026/09/06
On this episode of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider says "PHA-QUE!" And this episode reveals the "new Format" the show will be taking. Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.
THE COMICSGATE WAR: What Happened to Comic Book Fandom?
2026/08/22
On episode #384 of Coolest Alive: What the hell happened to comic books? For years, the comics industry has been caught in a growing cultural war known as ComicsGate, splitting creators, fans, publishers, and the fandom itself straight down the middle. On this episode of COOLEST ALIVE, Jesse Blaze Snider takes a hard look at the controversy, the personalities, the politics, and the growing divide that changed the comic book community. And Jesse isn’t coming at this from the sidelines. He’s worked with, and knows, people on both sides of the ComicsGate divide, giving him a perspective that few others can claim. So what actually happened? Who was right? Who was wrong? And, more importantly, what the hell happened to the fandom we all loved? This is THE COMICSGATE WAR.
Rage Against the Machine: The Most Important Band of Their Generation?
2026/08/16
On this episode of Coolest Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider's "All Your Favorite Bands Suck" featuring Rage Against The Machine. From their explosive debut to their uncompromising fusion of rock, hip-hop, punk, and political fury, Jesse Blaze Snider takes a deep dive into one of the most influential and unforgettable bands in modern rock: Rage Against the Machine. In this episode of Coolest Alive, Jesse shares his personal journey with the band, revisits their studio albums, breaks down their biggest songs and hidden gems, and explores what made Tom Morello, Zack de la Rocha, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk such a uniquely powerful combination. From “Killing in the Name” and “Bulls on Parade” to the band’s evolution, controversies, activism, and enormous influence on rock and popular culture, discover why Rage Against the Machine became far more than just a band, and why their music still hits just as hard decades later.
From Writer to Publisher: Disney, The Muppets & Evil Ernie | My Origin Story (Part 4)
2026/08/09
The final chapter of my Jesse Blaze Snider origin story! After years of working as a writer in comics and entertainment, I decided it was time to try something completely different: becoming an independent publisher. I went after licenses from Disney and The Muppets, built projects of my own, but I was reinventing Evil Ernie for Dynamite, the character created by my personal friend and teenage mentor Brian Pulido, the straw that finally BROKE the camel's back and launched me into the independent world in the first place? Find out inside. This is the story of taking everything I’d learned as a writer and trying to build something that was entirely my own. The final chapter of the journey, from working for the industry to trying to begin a NEW industry.
How I Made It at Marvel, DC, Disney & More | My Origin Story (Part 3)
2026/08/01
On this episode of Coolest Alive, the story continues. In Part 3 of my origin series, I take you behind the scenes of my career as a professional writer, working with Marvel, DC, Disney, Pixar, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and just about every major publisher under the sun. I share how these opportunities came together, fell apart, and what it was really like working on some of the world’s biggest characters, and why the comic book industry that helped build my career also nearly broke me. This is the next chapter of the journey; the victories, the lessons, and the reality behind the dream.
How I Became a Comic Book Writer | My Origin Story (Part 2)
2026/07/27
On this episode of Coolest Alive, the story continues! In Part 2 of my origin series, I dive into how I discovered my passion for writing, the high school class that gave me the confidence to pursue it, and the winding road that led me into the comic book industry. From writing for Marvel’s Deadpool and Hulk to DC, creating Dead Romeo, penning a Batman inventory story, and working on Toy Story, The Muppets, and more, this is the behind-the-scenes story of how a lifelong fan became a professional writer. If you’ve ever wondered how careers in comics really begin, this chapter is for you.
The Untold Origin of Jesse Blaze Snider
2026/07/18
Today’s episode is a special one. Years ago, when Coolest Alive was just getting started, I recorded the first chapter of my origin story, but almost nobody heard it. After a dentist appointment left my voice sounding a little off, I figured this was the perfect time to dust it off, revisit it, and finally give it the audience it deserves. In Part 1, I take you back to the beginning, sharing the people, experiences, triumphs, and challenges that shaped who I am long before the podcasts, comics, music, and everything else you’ve come to know me for. If you’ve ever wondered how I became the Coolest Alive, this is where the story begins.
The Offspring: The Most Underrated Great Band in Punk Rock?
2026/07/11
From Smash to Supercharged, Jesse Blaze Snider takes a deep dive into one of the most consistently great bands in rock: The Offspring. In this episode of Coolest Alive, Jesse shares his personal journey with the band, revisits every studio album, highlights the biggest hits and hidden gems, and explores what makes Dexter Holland and company so special. From their unmistakable soaring vocals and razor-sharp sense of humor to decades of unforgettable hooks, discover why The Offspring have remained one of punk rock’s most reliable and entertaining bands for over 40 years.
101 Comic Books Every New Reader Should Start With (The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide!)
2026/06/27
Want to get into comic books but have no idea where to start? This episode of Coolest Alive is your complete roadmap. Host Jesse Blaze Snider shares more than 101 hand-picked recommendations covering Marvel, DC, Image, independent comics, graphic novels, and the greatest jumping-on points for legendary characters like Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, the X-Men, the Avengers, and countless others. Drawing from years of helping new readers through his “I Don’t Know Shit About Comics” convention program, Jesse breaks down exactly where beginners should start, how longtime fans can discover new favorites, and what makes comics one of the most rewarding storytelling mediums ever created. Whether you’re buying your very first comic or looking to rekindle your love of the hobby, this episode is the ultimate guide to falling in love with comic books.
WHO INVENTED THE MULTIVERSE? (The Untold Story of Infinite Realities)
2026/06/20
Most people think the Multiverse began with Marvel movies, Spider-Verse, or modern science fiction, but the truth is far stranger. This week on Coolest Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider takes a deep dive into the real history of alternate realities, parallel worlds, and infinite universes. From DC Comics’ landmark “Flash of Two Worlds” and classic stories like The Man in the High Castle, to ancient religious texts, mystical traditions, psychological theories, and modern pop culture phenomena, we trace the evolution of one of humanity’s most fascinating ideas. Whether you see the Multiverse as science fiction, spiritual truth, philosophical thought experiment, or all three, this episode explores where the concept came from, how it evolved, and why we’re more obsessed with it today than ever before.
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Poppageddon 2023/11/30
Unrivaled passion!
I could not imagine a better representation of the moniker Jesse Blaze has created with “the coolest geek alive” . You will not find a cooler geek any...
Justin K Sweet 2023/11/30
Coolest Podcast Around!
I absolutely love this show! It is so great to hear Jesse categorically reading my mind while showing just how passionate we all should feel about the...
NY TIMES LLC. 2023/05/06
Genius!
The best new nerd culture podcast of 2023! Jesse Blaze Snider is an oracle of geek-dom and every listen is cathartic to say the least. Thanks for the ...
Invictus315 2023/04/08
Fan boys and girls this is a great show!
Jesse Blaze is informed, Well spoken, eloquent, thought out, cohesive; worth listening to. Very nicely done!
Rooster Rocker 2023/03/27
It WAS freakin’ AWESOME!!
I’ll be BACK for more!!
Big League Rick 2023/03/17
Coolest Geek!
Awesome. So glad I found this!
lakerna34 2023/03/15
Amazing!
What a talent. Never heard of him until this podcast. Son of the rock star Dee Snider? Looking forward to geeking out more to this show. Thanks JS,
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