Coolest Alive

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 enterta...

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,...

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...

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...

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!

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.

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...

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...

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 men...

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 wo...

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 Sto...

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...

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 ra...

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. Dra...

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,...

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 ful...

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...

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, l...

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...

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...

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 late...

This is it! The final countdown. In Part 3 of Coolest Alive’s definitive ranking of Disney’s greatest animated films, Jesse Blaze Snider reveals the Top 15 absolute masterpieces that didn’t just succeed, but reshaped animation forever. These are the films that built the Disney legacy, launched revolutions, and set the gold standard for storytelling, music, and emotional impact ac...

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 per...

In episode #367 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider brings you his ranked list of the most brilliant and important feature-length Disney Animated films, including Pixar, Marvel Studios, and other minor sister studio releases, as well as feature-length live-action/animated hybrid films that incorporate a significant amount of animation, like Mary Poppins and Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Along wit...

In episode #366 of The Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider ranks the 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 p...