Best Jesse Blaze Snider Podcasts (2025)

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MUSIC – Dee Snider’s Heaviest RAGE: “Stand By for Pain” 47:00

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Man, if you’re craving that raw, unfiltered heavy metal fury from the ‘90s that hits like a sledgehammer to the soul, Widowmaker’s Stand By for Pain is your fix, Dee Snider dialing up the grit post-Twisted Sister with killer riffs, snarling vocals, and tracks like “Killing Time” that dive straight into the dark underbelly of the mind. Recorded in a…

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GAMES: Fortnite (Fun for the Whole Family EVEN When You Can’t Be Together!) 24:15

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Fortnite remains the ultimate family gaming phenomenon, dropping players into vibrant battle-royale chaos where building, shooting, and dancing collide in a colorful cartoon world. Whether squad-ing up across continents with cousins or dropping into creative mode to build dream forts together, this free-to-play juggernaut keeps everyone connected w…

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LIVE ACTION: Pryor & Candy in “Brewster’s Millions” - Coolest Classic! 16:03

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Richard Pryor and John Candy light up the screen in the 1985 comedy classic “Brewster’s Millions,” where Pryor’s minor-league pitcher must blow through $30 million in 30 days without owning anything to inherit $300 million. Directed with manic energy by Walter Hill, this coolest of ‘80s comedies delivers nonstop laughs, outrageous spending sprees, …

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COMICS: Marvel’s The Sentry by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee 17:00

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Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee’s 2000 miniseries “The Sentry” (One of the Most Classic Character Introductions in Comic Book History!) The Sentry delivers one of the most classic character introductions in comic book history, unveiling Marvel’s forgotten golden god, a Superman-level hero with the darkest secret imaginable; through haunting prose, mind-be…

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ANIMATED: Brad Bird’s “Iron Giant” - Coolest Classic! 18:12

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On this episode of Coolest Alive, Brad Bird’s 1999 animated gem “The Iron Giant”. This film remains a coolest classic for its heartfelt Cold War-era story of a boy and his colossal robot friend; blending jaw-dropping animation, sharp humor, and a powerful anti-war message. This underrated masterpiece delivers unforgettable moments, like the Giant’s…

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MUSIC: Local H - “Here Comes the Zoo” (Alternative Rock Classic!) 31:20

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On this episode of Coolest Alive our host Jesse Blaze Snider dives into the raw, unfiltered fury of Local H’s 2001 masterpiece “Here Comes the Zoo,” a blistering alternative rock classic that captures the duo at their most ferocious; Scott Lucas’ snarling vocals and crushing guitar riffs tear through tracks like “Hands on the Bible” and “Fifth Aven…

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The Deadpool Celebration! (Including the BEST APPEARANCES in Comics, Animation, Films & DP's Most Important Creative Contributor, writer Joe Kelly!) 1:07:17

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Deadpool is everywhere now, movies, memes, Marvel crossovers, video games, but most people don’t actually know where the real magic of the character came from. So today we’re throwing a full-blown chimichanga-powered celebration in honor of the true mastermind behind modern Deadpool: Joe Kelly, the writer who transformed Wade Wilson from a throwawa…

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Pikmin™ 3 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch offers Ant-Sized Armies & Planet-Saving Fruit!) 13:29

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Jesse Blaze Snider closes the week on Coolest Alive, recommending Pikmin™ 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. Command five flavors of adorable Pikmin, hurl them at 10-story apples, and race a 30-day juice clock to save a starving civilization; Nintendo’s cutest strategy game hides brutal stakes and OLED glory, perfect for anyone who wants to feel like a …

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Mel Gibson in “Payback” (Theatrical or Director’s Cut? WATCH THEM BOTH!!) 11:01

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Mel Gibson Wants His $70,000, And Your Soul. Host Jesse Blaze Snider recommends the 1999 revenge thriller Payback, with Mel Gibson as Porter, the double-crossed thief who claws back from the grave for one thing: his money; choose the lean theatrical cut or the bloodier Director’s Cut, either way, Brian Helgeland’s script turns a simple heist into a…

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Iron Man: "The Man in the Iron Man” by Joe Quesada 18:26

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On Coolest Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider recommends Joe Quesada’s brutal 2003 kinda fill-in run on Iron Man "The Man in the Iron Man", where Tony loses control of the suit to a love-sick & jealous AI that loves him so much he needs him dead. This is peak hubris horror and the raw blueprint for every MCU redemption arc. Please read it before the armor c…

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Disney’s "Robin Hood" (1973) (Coolest Pick, the Scrappiest, Coziest Heist in Disney History!) 12:12

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Host Jesse Blaze Snider recommends Disney’s lo-fi 1973 gem Robin Hood, where a fox outlaw, a thumb-sucking lion prince, and a folk-ballad soundtrack turn recycled animation into pure comfort gold; grab your bow, sing “Oo-De-Lally,” and rediscover the only Disney classic that robs the rich with a country twang and zero budget shame.…

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Sugar Ray: ”Lemonade & Brownies” (The Raw Debut That Should’ve Ruled the ’90s) 21:02

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Join host Jesse Blaze Snider on Coolest Alive as he recommends the unfiltered 1995 funk-metal riot Lemonade & Brownies, the Sugar Ray album that slams Red Hot Chili Peppers riffs into Beastie Boys scratches and pure SoCal skate-punk chaos; forget the pop hits, this is the fearless, weird debut that demands you crank “Mean Machine” and live in the a…

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13 Scariest Movies (I've EVER SEEN!) 42:04

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13 films that crawled under my skin and nested in my marrow, from the childhood basement VHS that taught me monsters are real to the midnight theater scream that still echoes in my ribcage; each pick is a scar, a shiver, a story of how a single frame can haunt you longer than any ghost, ranked by the nights I couldn’t sleep and the shadows I still …

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MOBILE CARD GAME: "Marvel Snap" is Intellectually Addictive to Marvel Fans Young & OLD! 28:06

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Fridays are for the eclectic, think VIDEO GAMES, BOOKS, PLAYS, or STAND UP. Each week, we share something extraordinary and dive into why it’s a standout. Expect the unexpected as we explore the coolest picks across all mediums! THIS WEEK: "Marvel Snap" Mobile Card Game

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LIVE ACTION: Josh Hartnett in "Fight of Flight" (A Coolest Pick for 2025!) 12:13

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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! THIS WEEK: "Fight or Flight" starring Josh Hartnett…

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COMICS: Spider-Man's Single Greatest GN "Kraven's Last Hunt"! 14:59

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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! THIS WEEK: Kraven’s Last Hunt GN

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ANIMATION: Disney's The Sword in the Stone (A Coolest CLASSIC!) 11:58

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Tuesday’s “Coolest Alive” brings the spotlight to an amazing cartoon or animated film. A celebration of what makes animation so great, from epic feature-length triumphs to must-watch animated series that appeal to the young & old. Catch the animated love every week! THIS WEEK: Disney’s The Sword and the Stone…

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MUSIC: Punky Brüster - Cooked on Phonics (Little Known Punk/Metal/Comedy Concept Album, a MUST LISTEN for ANYONE w/ a PULSE!) 28:05

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Every Monday, “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! THIS WEEK: Punky Brüster – "Cooked on Phonics" by Devon Townsend…

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MUSIC CELEBRATION! (We're adding MUSIC COVERAGE to Coolest Alive! What to expect?) 53:00

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That's right, everyone. Instead of bringing back his music show, "All Your Favorite Bands Suck", host Jesse Blaze Snider is simply EXPANDING the "Coolest Alive" Podcast to cover a wider range of topics, including MUSIC. But WHAT will that look like? Join us for a celebration of JBS' personal musical journey as an artist & fan with a wide range of g…

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BOOKS: “The Hobbit” - J.R.R. Tolkien’s Eternal Classic (A Great Book for Pre-Teen Readers!) 21:58

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Fridays are for the eclectic—think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS or anything else not covered on Tuesday thru Thursdays 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 pick…

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MOVIES: “The Rock” w/ Sean Connery (James Bond’s Last Hurrah!) 17:28

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Today'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, starting with "The Rock".

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COMICS: MAUS in the HOUSE! (Is it the GREATEST GN of ALL-TIME?!) 13:57

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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, starting with MAUS!

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MUSIC: Flight of the Conchords - “I Told You I Was Freaky” (Their even more hysterical follow-up album!) 22:08

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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, starting with Flight of the Conchords' “I Told You I Was Freaky”!…

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James Gunn's DCU Flops?! (Superman Lost Money? Peacemaker Season 2 TANKS in the RATINGS?! Can SUPERGIRL & CLAYFACE save the day?!? 39:15

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It's been a rough week for James Gunn as the universally maligned final episode of Peacemaker Season 2 releases, capping off a season that started strong with its premiere but quickly fell off the charts completely. Then the news broke about "Superman"... it LOST 42 million at the BOX OFFICE! Superman and Peacemaker season 2's worlds were closely i…

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Coolest Pick - “KPop Demon Hunters” on Netflix 8:27

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Netflix, what you've just helped to bring to the masses is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your fun, well-paced, animated, pop-musical, kung-fu action film were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having wa…

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Quentin Tarantino: Coolest Screen-write Alive! (13 Best Flicks!) 1:11:19

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Quentin Tarantino is more than a filmmaker; he’s a genre all his own. In this episode, Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the “Coolest Screenwriter Alive,” breaking down the 13 best flicks ever penned by the master of dialogue, reverence, and blood-soaked brilliance. From Reservoir Dogs to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, we dive into Tarantino’s razor-sh…

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One Battle After Another – Hollywood’s “Freedom Fighters” Exposed 41:39

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Today on Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze dives into the polarizing new film One Battle After Another—a movie critics are already praising, but one that raises disturbing questions about the stories Hollywood wants us to celebrate. The so-called “heroes” of the film aren’t noble freedom fighters at all: they’re selfish thrill-seekers, fetishized arc…

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Coolest Alive: Jimmy Kimmel Free-Speech Flip 51:39

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In this episode, Jesse Blaze Snider dives into the latest Kimmel controversy to expose a deeper double standard. When a comedian on “their side” courts backlash, the left rallies around free speech, but when others (from Trump to countless unapproved voices) face similar pressure, that principle suddenly vanishes. Jesse unpacks how the outrage mach…

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Robert Redford Celebration (Honoring the Dead w/ 11 Classics to Watch While in Mourning!) 1:09:23

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Robert Redford was the MAN! A charming, strong, often subtle, but always convincing actor and a damn good director/producer to boot! His films transcend genre, including comedies, action, drama & romance, with many films touching on all 4 of those genres in a single film. Whatever the movie Robert Redford seemed to ground them in some true reality …

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Mel Brooks Celebration! (His 6 Best Comedies & a BONUS film based on HIS LIFE!) 1:08:09

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He's known for so many incredible films & shows including "History of the World: Part 1", "Young Frankenstein", "Blazing Saddles", "Get Smart", "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", "High Anxiety", "Caesar's Hour" (And other Sid Caesar variety shows), "Silent Movie", "12 Chairs", "The Producers" and the most classic of "Star Wars" parodies, "SPACEBALLS"! Bu…

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Coolest Pick - “Nobody 2” 22:47

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Bob Odenkirk, what you've just helped to create is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your hysterical, fast-paced, hitman/family man action film were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your fil…

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Before Invincible & Walking Dead, There Was THIS (The Hidden Flame Behind Robert Kirkman’s Fire) 1:23:36

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Before Invincible ever soared and The Walking Dead ever lurched onto the scene, there was one series that lit the spark, a wild, fearless, creator-owned book that proved anything was possible in comics. It just so happens to be my all-time favorite. Robert Kirkman and I bonded over this book as teenage superfans, and it shaped the way both of us sa…

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Instant Classic - "Ne Zha 2" (In LIMITED Release NOW!) 29:12

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We've NEVER done this before, but we MUST declare "Ne Zha 2" as NOT JUST a "Coolest Pick", but a bonafide CLASSIC Right. Out. Of. The. Gate! It's got EVERYTHING! Classic Good & Evil archetypes! Good Humor! Wild Action! Insanely gorgeous VISUALS! Great characters, a brilliant, deeply meaningful story, and absolutely genius writing! PLUS, not require…

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"Disney's Boy Trouble" (Variety Reports Disney on HUNT for NEW Male-Driven Intellectual Properties for them to PURCHASE & DESTROY.) 1:24:27

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On today's episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse digs into industry trade magazine "Variety" and their bafflingly tone-deaf article titled, "Disney’s Boy Trouble: Studio Seeks Original IP to Win Back Gen-Z Men Amid Marvel, Lucasfilm Struggles"! Honestly, you just cannot make these hot takes up, and host Jesse Blaze Snider cannot resist another oppor…

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Coolest Pick(s) Comedy Double-Feature - “Spaghettiman” & "Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans" 24:39

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Fate, what you've helped to create are some of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in either of your funny, well-paced, indie comedies were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your films. We award you all …

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Bad Guys Franchise: Perspective from a 10-Year-Old Fan of the BOOKS! (Plus, more FF, Superman & Jurassic World Box Office Drama!) 1:08:40

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This week, the Coolest Geek Alive sits down with his youngest son, Grayson Wayne Snider, to interview him on the state of the "BAD GUYS" film franchise, which just released its second film, "The Bad Guys 2". Find out how well DreamWorks is doing bringing the beloved book series to life, according to the perspective of a REAL FAN who grew up reading…

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Coolest Pick - “Fist Fight” (2017) w/ Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Jillian Bell & Tracy Morgan! 14:44

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Ice Cube & Charlie Day, what you've just helped to create is one of the most insanely fun & funny movies the Coolest Geek Alive has ever seen! At no point in your hysterical, fast-paced, Teacher's Lounge drama comedy were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched you…

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Gina Carano WINS: CELEBRATION! (Plus, MCU’s Broken Creative Process & Fantastic Four’s Bizarre Box Office Drop!) 1:10:05

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Today on COOLEST GEEK ALIVE, we’re popping the champagne for Gina Carano, who just scored a massive out-of-court settlement with Disney after being wrongfully fired from The Mandalorian. A real victory for free speech in Hollywood! Then, we dive into X-Men ‘97 showrunner Beau DeMayo’s explosive Twitter thread on the ugly truth of Marvel Studios’ cr…

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Coolest Classic - "Rustlers' Rhapsody" (SPOOF on Classic Westerns, Hugely Underrated!) 16:36

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“Sometimes there’s a film… I won’t say a masterpiece, ‘cause what’s a masterpiece? But sometimes there’s a film. And I’m talkin’ about “Rustlers' Rhapsody” here. Sometimes there’s a film that, well, it’s the film for its time and place. It fits right in there. And that’s “Rustlers' Rhapsody”, for the incredible Tom Berenger & Classic Westerns! And …

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Jurassic LIE: Superman Wins, Fantastic Four Survives & Jurassic World…Flops?! (How They SPUN a Dino Dud into a Superhero Funeral!) 54:51

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This week on Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider exposes the media’s wildest gaslighting campaign of the summer: the Jurassic World: Rebirth vs Superman vs Fantastic Four: First Steps box office narrative. Everyone’s saying Jurassic World: Rebirth “crushed” the superhero competition, but hold on a sec… Superman is beating it domestically! Fantas…

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"28 Years Later" & the "28 Later" Trilogy - Coolest Pick & Classics! 14:18

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Alex Garland, what you've created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your tense, fast-paced, rooted zombie drama were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your film. We award you all of the po…

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Fantastic Four vs. Superman: Who REALLY had the better WEEKEND BOX OFFICE?! (Plus, my "FF" review!) 51:00

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COOLEST GEEK ALIVE dives deep into the media mind games surrounding the release of Superman and Fantastic Four — two tentpole films that opened neck-and-neck, but you’d never know it from the headlines. Why is the industry painting Superman like it underperformed and Fantastic Four like it triumphed? Why is the media rooting for Marvel’s hope over …

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Coolest Pick - “The Comeback Trail” (High Concept Comedy GOLD w/ a star-studded cast!) 17:20

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Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman & Robert De Niro, what you've just helped create is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your clever, funny, high-concept dark comedy were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for havi…

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$50 Million Psyop: Why Stephen Colbert was TOO USEFUL to CANCEL! 50:04

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In this paradigm-shattering episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider rips the mask off America’s favorite “fake news” jester to expose the deeper game behind Stephen Colbert’s long-running late-night act. With razor-sharp clarity and unapologetic fire, Jesse unpacks how Colbert’s rise—from Comedy Central’s satire king to CBS’s corporate cl…

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Coolest Pick - “F1” w/ Brad Pitt 21:00

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Jerry Bruckheimer, what you've just helped to create is one of the most awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your fun, heartfelt, pedal-to-metal Formula One racing film were you close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your film. We aw…

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Hope...with an Asterisk (Superman, Revisionism and the Fragile Fire of Belief!) 1:12:34

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In this raw and revealing episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse wrestles with the complicated feelings stirred by the new Superman film, a movie that dares to rekindle hope while quietly rewriting the very myth it claims to honor. With brutal honesty and reverent fire, Jesse explores what it means to see a good man in a broken world, how easily our …

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Coolest Pick - “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025) 10:41

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Gareth Edwards, what you've just helped to create is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your satisfying, well-paced, dinosaur-orgy horror/action film were you even close to anything that could be considered boring (except for at the end). Every listener of this podcast will be bette…

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Superman vs. the Media Machine (Why They Need the New Superman to Fail) 1:05:02

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In this episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider pulls back the curtain on the real reason entertainment media is quietly undermining James Gunn’s upcoming Superman reboot. Why? Because it represents everything Hollywood’s elite fears: a moral, hopeful, good Superman that actually gives the audience what it’s been asking for. Zaslav’s move…

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Coolest Pick - “Wayne” TV Series (2019's LONE Season!) 14:37

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Shawn Simmons, what you've just created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has ever seen! At no point in your fun, cute, romantic dark comedy series were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched the SOLE season of your fucking fabulous…

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Andor & Rogue One: The Only Truly Great Disney Star Wars - A "Coolest Pick" Special Edition 57:33

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In a galaxy oversaturated with half-baked sequels, empty nostalgia, and corporate fan fiction, Rogue One and Andor stand alone. Today on Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider throws down the lightsaber of truth and celebrates the only great Star Wars storytelling to come out of Disney’s era. Born from a single sentence in the A New Hope crawl, Rog…