Jesse Blaze Snider is the hero we need, bipartisan & scrutinizing. Like a nerd culture Arthur Fonzarelli, he will give you that perfect advice you need or jump some sharks to save the day himself. He’s a geek like you. A fan of the source material FIRST, who believes that geeks need to get their geek news from other geeks or it’s all bull$#!+. He’s a professional comic book writer whose credits include Marvel, DC, Image, Disney*Pixar, the Muppets & a lot more. He’s an English major, a music minor & a damn good broadcast journalist since the age of 19. Truly, you’ve never met a more humble taste-making mortal than this lovable muppet of a man. He even wrote this bio. JBS believes that the world deserves better MYTHS and he’s NOT GONNA TAKE IT…not anymore. Some things…are worth fighting for. Join us, won’t you?
This week, we’re celebrating one of the greatest, weirdest, most wonderfully absurd superheroes of all time — THE TICK! From his mysterious comic book origins (did he escape a mental institution?!) to the iconic animated series, to two wild live-action versions, we’re diving into it ALL. We’re talking Chairface, Little Wooden Boy, The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight, Danger Boat, Barry the other Tick, and every hilariously heroic moment in between. It’s big blue chaos in the best way possible — grab your antennae, shout SPOON!, and join us on this loving deep-dive into the legacy of Ben Edlund’s indestructible idiotic icon.
EP 197 The Coolest Geek Alive
Coolest Classics - “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka” (Kickin’ Off the Wayans Family Comedy Dynasty). 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 “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka” 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 “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka”, for the brilliant Keenen Ivory Wayans and the Wayans’ family of comedy geniuses! And even if the film is already beloved by millions, “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka” most definitely is. But sometimes there’s a film… sometimes, there’s a film. Aw. I lost my train of thought here. But – aw, hell. I’ve introduced it enough.” - Jesse Blaze Snider, the Coolest Narrator Alive.
EP 196 The Coolest Geek Alive
This week on Coolest Geek Alive, we’re giving flowers to one of the most groundbreaking sketch comedy shows of all time—In Living Color. From the fearless social satire to the launch of iconic careers like Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, the Wayans Family & MORE! Jesse Blaze Snider breaks down how this '90s classic shaped modern comedy, pop culture, and what it means to truly push the boundaries of comedy with style. A bold, hilarious, and unapologetically raw tribute to the show that made us laugh, think, and dance during the commercial breaks.
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EP 195 The Coolest Geek Alive
Remember when you would say “SPIDER-MAN”, “Captain America,” or “STAR WARS” and people knew exactly what you meant? You mean, Miles Morales? No, not Miles!! Oh, Steve Rogers, no, I meant the NEW Cap! Oh, Star Wars! You talking about the kid friendly, “Skeleton Crew” or the attempted rape friendly, “ANDOR”…? Oh, I was talking about the Skywalkers, I honestly don’t know what “Disney Star Wars” is even supposed to be anymore. AND WHO DOES…? Why is SHARED CULTURE SO IMPORTANT? And what is it that makes a “BATMAN” a better tool for bringing people together than a “Christ”…? Oh, I don’t know, perhaps it’s because we can disagree on a myth or interpret it differently WITHOUT KILLING EACH OTHER! Myths that exist OUTSIDE OF RELIGIOUS STRUCTURES & REGIONAL HISTORY are WORTH their WEIGHT in PLATINUM to the WHOLE WIDE WORLD! Let’s dive in with Jesse Blaze Snider, the Coolest Geek Alive!
EP 190 The Coolest Geek Alive
Is "Snow White" really the WORST RATED "Disney Film" of "ALL-TIME"?!
Well, at least, kinda. Find out inside this episode of the COOLEST GEEK ALIVE with Jesse Blaze Snider!
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