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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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43:54

Horror Show: A Haunted House/Scary Movie Franchises!

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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

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65:49

Supergirl BOMBS on STREAMING (& RANKING the FILMS of...

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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!!!

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36:42

Marilyn Manson: The Most Misunderstood Artist of His...

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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

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68:01

Ted Lasso, White Privilege, Lanterns & the Culture War!

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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!

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55:34

New Format! (Reacher, Spider-Man, Lanterns, MORE! TV,...

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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.

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56:40

THE COMICSGATE WAR: What Happened to Comic Book Fandom?

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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

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36:43

Rage Against the Machine: The Most Important Band of...

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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

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60:38

From Writer to Publisher: Disney, The Muppets & Evil...

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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

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68:19

How I Made It at Marvel, DC, Disney & More | My...

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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

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67:56

How I Became a Comic Book Writer | My Origin Story...

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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

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68:15

The Untold Origin of Jesse Blaze Snider

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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

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60:28

The Offspring: The Most Underrated Great Band in Punk...

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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

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72:15

101 Comic Books Every New Reader Should Start With...

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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

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49:37

WHO INVENTED THE MULTIVERSE? (The Untold Story of...

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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

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101:39

Growing Up Twisted w/ Dee Snider: A Son Breaks Down...

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2026/06/13

On episode #375 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider takes you deep into the extraordinary musical journey of his father, the legendary Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER! From the anthems that defined a generation with TS to the heavier, darker edge of Widowmaker and even the unexpected corners of his songwriting career, including writing for artists like Celine Dion, this episode explores the full scope of a career built on fearless creativity, storytelling, and pure rock

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80:33

Masters of the Universe Franchise Retrospective &...

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2026/06/06

On episode #374 of Coolest Alive, Finally, the MOTU has RETURNED...to the BIG SCREEN! And it is MOSTLY GLORIOUS! Host Jesse Blaze Snider brings you a franchise retrospective on the "Coolest Franchise Alive" as he calls it, highlighting the various HIGHS & LOWS of one of his earliest geek loves! From the Filmation Cartoon & the original toy line that started it all, to more modern takes on the Masters of the Universe characters across, TOYS! COLLECTIBLES! FILM! And

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58:38

52 Geek Films That Built the Culture (Witness the...

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2026/05/30

On episode #373 of COOLEST ALIVE, Jesse Blaze Snider recounts the 52 most important geek culture films ever made, the legendary classics that didn’t just entertain audiences… they created fandom itself. From sci-fi epics and fantasy adventures to cult horror, anime, comic book milestones, and genre-defining blockbusters, these are the movies that built conventions, inspired cosplay, launched obsessions, and shaped generations of fans long before geek culture became

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49:51

Rotten Tomatoes...is BULL$#!+ (What "Certified Fresh"...

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2026/05/23

Rotten Tomatoes...is BULL$#!+ (What "Certified Fresh" Actually Means!) Oh, boy! We got a great one for you today! Episode 372 is a conversation that NEEDS TO BE HAD EVERYWHERE by EVERYONE who truly LOVES entertainment, because NO ONE should be using Rotten Tomatoes as a metric to determine whether or not something is worth watching, and the Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider, is here to break down EXACTLY WHY...a "Certified Fresh" Rotten Tomatoes' score IS absolute total

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93:44

We RANKED ALL 13 STAR TREK FILMS… AND MY #1 PICK WILL...

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2026/05/16

On this episode of COOLEST ALIVE, host Jesse Blaze Snider is going warp speed through ALL 13 Star Trek films and ranks them from worst to greatest, with some VERY controversial choices along the way. From the operatic ambition of The Motion Picture…to the naval warfare brilliance of Wrath of Khan…to the emotional perfection of The Undiscovered Country…to the wildly underrated INSURRECTION sitting proudly at #1…this is NOT a "safe list". This is a LOVE

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45:35

Greatest Music Artist of the Past DECADE?!...

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2026/05/09

On this episode of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider's absolute favorite new recording artist: "grandson" (stylized lowercase, all impact). Jordan Benjamin (grandson) fuses blistering hard rock guitars, trap-influenced beats, EDM production, rap-rock energy, and politically charged lyrics that hit like a sledgehammer. From his breakthrough anthems like “Blood // Water” to his latest work on albums like I Love You, I’m Trying (2023) and the explosive 2025

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