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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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September 12 · 1 hr 8 min
Ted Lasso, White Privilege, Lanterns & the Culture War!
If you ain't watching LASSO, you're missing out on "WOKE" done RIGHT!
September 6 · 55 min
New Format! (Reacher, Spider-Man, Lanterns, MORE! TV, Film, Comics & ET TALK!)
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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August 22 · 56 min
THE COMICSGATE WAR: What Happened to Comic Book Fandom?
Episode 384
S2 · E383
August 16 · 36 min
Rage Against the Machine: The Most Important Band of Their Generation?
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.
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August 9 · 1 hr
From Writer to Publisher: Disney, The Muppets & Evil Ernie | My Origin Story (Part 4)
Episode #382
S2 · E381
August 1 · 1 hr 8 min
How I Made It at Marvel, DC, Disney & More | My Origin Story (Part 3)
Episode #381
S2 · E380
July 27 · 1 hr 7 min
How I Became a Comic Book Writer | My Origin Story (Part 2)
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July 18 · 1 hr 8 min
The Untold Origin of Jesse Blaze Snider
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July 11 · 1 hr
The Offspring: The Most Underrated Great Band in Punk Rock?
Every Album Ranked & Remembered
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June 27 · 1 hr 12 min
101 Comic Books Every New Reader Should Start With (The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide!)
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June 20 · 49 min
WHO INVENTED THE MULTIVERSE? (The Untold Story of Infinite Realities)
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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June 13 · 1 hr 41 min
Growing Up Twisted w/ Dee Snider: A Son Breaks Down the BEST of the Legend’s Music
Episode 375
S2 · E374
June 6 · 1 hr 20 min
Masters of the Universe Franchise Retrospective & Review! (No Spoilers!)
Episode #374
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May 30 · 58 min
52 Geek Films That Built the Culture (Witness the Creation of Modern Fandom!)
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 mainstream. With only a couple of early-2000s exceptions, every film on this list has stood up to over 25 years of scrutiny and still stand as some of the greatest mythologies ever built! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these worlds for the first time, this is the ultimate celebration of the movies that made being a geek cool.
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May 23 · 49 min
Rotten Tomatoes...is BULL$#!+ (What "Certified Fresh" Actually Means!)
Episode 372
May 16 · 1 hr 33 min
We RANKED ALL 13 STAR TREK FILMS… AND MY #1 PICK WILL START A WAR
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 LETTER to the Star Trek FILM franchise itself. ENGAGE.
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May 9 · 45 min
Greatest Music Artist of the Past DECADE?! ("Grandson" - Best. Newish. Artist. Period.)
Episode 370
S2 · E369
May 2 · 1 hr 46 min
Disney’s Greatest Animation Part 3: Top 15 Masterpieces That Define Everything
Episode #369
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April 25 · 1 hr 12 min
Disney’s Greatest Animation Part 2: The Princess Era & Emotional Heavy Hitters (#30–16)
Episode #368 of Coolest Alive - Part 2 of the greatest Disney animated films ever made moves into the heart of the list, where iconic princess stories, emotional powerhouses, and era-defining classics collide. From the magic of hand-drawn royalty to the rise of Pixar’s most emotionally devastating storytelling, Jesse Blaze Snider breaks down ranks 30 through 16 with insight, passion, and personal perspective. This is where the list stops being just “great” and becomes essential: films that shaped generations, redefined animation, and hit harder than anyone expected. If Part 1 got you nostalgic, Part 2 is where things get serious.
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April 19 · 1 hr 14 min
All-Time Best Disney Animation: 52 of the GREATEST Feature-Length Cartoons EVER MADE!
(PART 1)

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