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Coolest Alive

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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

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84:18

Coolest Alive EP 366 - Beyond Disney: The 52 Greatest...

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2026/04/11

In episode #366 of The Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider ranksthe 52 greatest non-Disney animated films of all time, celebrating the studios, creators, and bold storytellers who pushed animation beyond the House of Mouse. From cult classics and anime masterpieces to stop-motion wonders and modern animated hits, we explore the films that shaped generations, challenged expectations, and proved that animation is one of the most powerful storytelling mediums in the world

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14:33

DOC: Comedy, Ego, and Chevy Chase (A Fabulous...

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2026/04/10

On this episode of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider reviewsI’m Chevy Chase… and You’re Not. This documentary takes a candid look at the complicated legacy of comedy legend Chevy Chase, tracing his meteoric rise on Saturday Night Live, his dominance in 1980s comedy, and the controversies and career struggles that followed. This episode explores Chase’s influence on modern comedy, his difficult reputation in Hollywood, and the tension between genius

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11:01

LIVE-ACTION: Coolest Alive Recommends “Predator:...

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2026/04/09

In episode #364 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider recommends the live-action flick, Predator: Badlands, which continues the evolution of the Predator franchise by pushing the iconic hunter into a new setting and tone, building on the reinvention started by Prey and exploring how the deadly extraterrestrial warrior adapts to modern cinematic storytelling. In this episode, we examine the legacy of the Predator series, the shift toward character-driven survival horror, and

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16:23

COMICS: G.I. Joe - GIANT KILLER ROBOT TRANSFORMERS?!...

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2026/04/08

In this episode of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider gushes about G.I. Joe - GIANT KILLER ROBOT TRANSFORMERS. -Duke: Knowing Is Half the Battle launches the G.I. Joe side of the Energon Universe with a grounded military thriller that blends conspiracy, alien robots, and government cover-ups into a tense origin story for one of the franchise’s most iconic soldiers. Following Conrad “Duke” Hauser after a deadly encounter with the Decepticon Starscream, the

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13:17

ANIMATED: Crown Jewel of the Disney Renaissance -...

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2026/04/07

Today, Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebratesDisney’s Beauty and the Beast, which changed animation forever, becoming the first animated film nominated for Best Picture and proving that animated storytelling could carry emotional, musical, and cinematic weight equal to live-action films. In this episode, we explore the film’s groundbreaking animation, the Broadway-style music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the powerful themes of love and transformation,

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25:02

ALBUM: RAGE Against the Machine's DEBUT is PURE FIRE!!

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2026/04/06

In episode #361 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider recommends the debut album of one of his favorite bands of all time, Rage Against the Machine, the band unfortunately responsible for the Nu-Metal craze, but that sounds NOTHING like ANY of those bands. Join Jesse Blaze Snider, award-winning songwriter and performer as he gushes about one of the greats! Today, Jesse recommends the debut album of one of his favorite bands of all time, Rage Against the Machine, the band

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78:52

26 (or 66) of the Greatest MUSICALS of ALL-TIME!

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2026/04/04

In episode #360 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider is still recovering from illness; long story short, he's a real stickler when it comes to musicals, I guess, as an award-winning songwriter himself. So, like, he seems to hate most musicals, but still on today's show, despite all that, he's gonna recommend a shit ton of great musicals, including a lot of unsung choices. We hope you enjoy this hour-long mother show episode of the Coolest Alive!Warning: JBS is Weird, so

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11:04

DOC: "Pee Wee as Himself" Pulls Back the Curtain on a...

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2026/04/03

In episode #359 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider is sick this week and begging for this to be enough: Jesse Blaze Snider has a great WILDCARD CHOICE: "DOC" to recommend to you, and it's written in the title. Enjoy this week's episode of COOLEST ALIVE! 'Til next week, I'm out sick.

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9:25

LIVE-ACTION: Creepy UNICORN Creature Feature?!

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2026/04/02

In episode #358 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider is sick this week and begging for this to be enough: Jesse Blaze Snider has a great LIVE-ACTION film to recommend to you, and it's written in the title. Enjoy this week's episode of COOLEST ALIVE! 'Til next week, I'm out sick.

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9:53

COMIC: Absolute Batman Volume 1 BRINGS THE FIRE!

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2026/04/01

In Episode #357 of Coolest Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider is sick this week and begging for this to be enough: Jesse Blaze Snider has a great GRAPHIC NOVEL to recommend to you, and it's written in the title. Enjoy this week's episode of COOLEST ALIVE! 'Til next week, I'm out sick.

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11:42

ANIMATED: You haven't seen "ALADIN"?!

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2026/03/31

In episode #356 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider is sick this week and begging for this to be enough: Jesse Blaze Snider has a great ANIMATED FILM to recommend to you, and it's written in the title. Enjoy this week's episode of COOLEST ALIVE! 'Til next week, I'm out sick.

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22:56

ALBUM: 2000's Metal Meets TECHNO?! (The Spawn...

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2026/03/30

In episode #355 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider is sick this week and begging for this to be enough: Jesse Blaze Snider has a great ALBUM to recommend to you, and it's written in the title. Enjoy this week's episode of COOLEST ALIVE! 'Til next week, I'm out sick.

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45:37

R.I.P. Celebrating the LIFE & Incredible Work of Sam...

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2026/03/28

In episode #354 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the life, art, and career of Sam Kieth, one of the most unique and visionary creators in comic book history, whose groundbreaking work on The Maxx and numerous other projects helped redefine creator-owned storytelling and emotional visual expression in comics. We explore his career from Marvel and DC to Image Comics, his distinctive surreal art style, his deeply personal storytelling, and why his work continues

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21:35

Let "Brian Scott" Abridge All of the Great Esoteric...

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2026/03/27

On episode #353 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the work of Brian Scott and his YouTube channel dedicated to esoteric philosophy, metaphysical teachings, and guided readings from some of the most influential spiritual thinkers of the modern era. We explore his role in bringing classic spiritual and philosophical texts to a new audience, the power of spoken-word learning in the digital age, and why this kind of content has become an important gateway for

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19:39

LIVE-ACTION: Best BIG FOOT Movie EVER?! "Harry and...

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2026/03/26

In episode #352 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the beloved 1987 family fantasy film Harry and the Hendersons, a heartfelt and humorous Bigfoot story that blends comedy, emotional storytelling, and groundbreaking creature effects into a timeless piece of 80s cinema. We explore the performances, the legendary Rick Baker's makeup work, the themes of family and compassion, and why this charming and heartfelt film continues to resonate with audiences decades

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24:18

COMICS: How Can Transformers Vol. 2 be 10x BETTER...

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2026/03/25

In episode #351 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the Skybound Energon Universe Transformers series, written by Daniel Warren Johnson under Robert Kirkman’s creative direction, a powerful modern reinvention of the legendary franchise that brings emotional weight, cinematic action, and character-driven storytelling to the world of Autobots and Decepticons. We explore the creative team, the series' tone, its place in the Energon Universe, and why this

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28:35

ANIMATED: "Chainsaw Man" WILL Get You Into ANIME!

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2026/03/25

In episode #350 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the explosive arrival of Chainsaw Man Season 1, a groundbreaking anime adaptation that blends horror, action, dark comedy, and emotional storytelling into one of the most talked-about animated series of the modern era. We dive into the world of Denji, the cinematic production by MAPPA, the unforgettable characters, the music, and why this series represents a new generation of anime that pushes storytelling,

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24:31

Thrash God's ANTHRAX Change It Up w/ "Sound of White...

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2026/03/23

In episode #349 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates Sound of White Noise, the bold and transformative 1993 album that reinvented Anthrax with the arrival of Armored Saint's John Bush and a darker, more mature sound that pushed the band beyond thrash into groove-driven heavy metal. We explore the creative risks behind the record, the songwriting, the production, standout tracks like “Only” and “Room For One More,” and why this album

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64:52

Coolest Alive #348 - Dissecting Oscar's Best Picture...

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2026/03/21

The Coolest Geek Alive CALLED IT LAST YEAR, that next year's "Best Picture" Oscar was going to go to a truly bizarre choice, "One Battle After Another", and sure enough, award it they DID! Multiple times over! Because this film is EXACTLY what the academy is often looking for, and Jesse Blaze Snider is here to break it down. And just for fun, BONUS, at the end of the episode, Coolest Alive celebrates the promise of the recent release of both Spider-Man: Brand New Day &

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YouTube: Meet "THAT SURPRISE WITNESS" and PROTECT HER...

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2026/03/20

In episode #347 of Coolest Alive, it's a Wildcard Friday! Host, Jesse Blaze Snider is exploring the YouTube channel: THAT SURPRISE WITNESS, a channel dedicated to uncovering shocking testimonies & documents STRANGER than FICTION. From "Free Britney" to enlightening Bam Margera to the reality of his legal situation, BJ uses her good heart and moral compass to investigate the Hollywood cases that most people THOUGHT were open & shut, because the MEDIA SAID SO. Revealing

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