LIVE-ACTION: Bone Tomahawk w/ Kurt Russel (A HORROR/WESTERN that REALLY WORKS?!?!)

Thursday gets gritty and brutal on episode #292 of COOLEST ALIVE, featuring Bone Tomahawk, the 2015 Western-horror hybrid that redefined slow-burn savagery. Written and directed by S. Craig Zahler (his debut), with a stacked cast: Kurt Russell as grizzled Sheriff Franklin Hunt, Patrick Wilson as injured deputy Arthur O’Dwyer, Matthew Fox as suave gunslinger John Brooder, Richard Jenkins as quirky deputy Chicory, plus Lili Simmons, David Arquette, Sid Haig, and more. Low-budget ($1.8M) masterpiece blending sharp dialogue, character depth, and unflinching violence against cannibal troglodytes. Bone Tomahawk is a slow-building nightmare that explodes—it’s raw, real, and rewards patience with unforgettable horror. For fans of Westerns that go dark and don’t blink, this is cult classic gold. Saddle up—it’s a wild, bloody ride!

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!