Coolest Alive

The MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Teaser Trailer just dropped and the Coolest Man Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider is genuinely bubbling like a kid in a candy store over EVER ELECTRIFYING FRAME! As an old-school He-Man fan, Jesse gives it a so far, so good and chats up all the exciting possibilities! As well as celebrating some of the exciting possibilities for AVENGERS DOOMSDAY, while measuring expectations, based on the downright BORING Teaser Trailers released thus far, by Marvel Studios. Only time will tell which will be better received by the audience, but Jesse's gleeful joy watching the trailer is timeless and not to be missed!

On episode #299 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider's assessment of  Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, this explosive four-part Netflix miniseries (released December 2, 2025) chronicles Sean “Diddy” Combs’ rise from Harlem kid to Bad Boy Records mogul, discovering stars like Mary J. Blige and Notorious B.I.G., scoring Grammys with No Way Out, and building a billion-dollar empire, while unpacking the dark allegations of violence, exploitation, and 2024 federal sexual misconduct charges leading to his conviction and imprisonment. Packed with never-before-seen footage, insider interviews, and a raw examination of power’s consequences, it has sparked massive debate for its unflinching look at hip-hop’s golden era and its shadows…a staggering cultural reckoning.

Episode #298 PROOF BIGFOOT “EXISTS” Directed by Blair Witch Project co-creator Eduardo Sánchez, Exists is the 2014 found-footage Bigfoot horror that delivers raw, woods-bound terror as five friends head to a remote Texas cabin, hit something on the road, and face a vengeful, primal Sasquatch (played by suit actor Brian Steele). With GoPro-style chaos, night-vision scares, and brutal encounters building genuine dread despite mixed reviews, it stands out for Sánchez’s technical flair, effective creature design, and return to isolation-driven horror, making it a cult favorite among monster movie fans craving straightforward, intense cryptid chills.

Criminal is the acclaimed, creator-owned noir crime series by Eisner-winning writer Ed Brubaker and masterful artist Sean Phillips, launching in 2006 with interconnected tales of betrayal, fate, and the criminal underworld in a shared gritty universe, starting with arcs like “Coward” (a heist thriller), “Lawless” (revenge in the shadows), and “The Dead and the Dying” (moody ’70s mob stories). Praised for its deep character studies, shadowy art, and subversion of crime tropes (think Jim Thompson meets Sin City), it has won multiple Eisners and Harvey Awards, influencing modern crime comics and even spawning a TV adaptation, essential for fans of unflinching, emotionally raw pulp fiction.

Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, The Lego Movie is the wildly inventive 2014 animated blockbuster that turned a toy franchise into a creative triumph, starring Chris Pratt as ordinary Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as fierce Wyldstyle, Will Ferrell as tyrannical Lord Business, and voices like Will Arnett’s brooding Batman in a meta adventure about imagination versus conformity. Grossing over $470 million worldwide on a modest budget, it earned universal acclaim, a BAFTA for Best Animated Film, and an Oscar nomination for “Everything Is Awesome”, delivering hilarious satire, stunning LEGO-style animation, and a heartfelt message on teamwork and breaking rules that spawned a beloved franchise.

Episode #295 celebrates Skid Row’s explosive 1989 self-titled debut album, the gritty hard rock masterpiece that launched the New Jersey band, featuring Sebastian Bach’s soaring vocals, Rachel Bolan and Dave “The Snake” Sabo’s songwriting, and produced by Michael Wagener, into multi-platinum stardom with massive hits like the rebellious anthem “Youth Gone Wild,” the tragic storytelling of “18 and Life” (peaking at No. 4 on the Hot 100), and the heartfelt power ballad “I Remember You” (No. 6). Peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and eventually certified 5× platinum in the US amid heavy MTV rotation and tours with Bon Jovi and Aerosmith, it blended raw attitude with catchy hooks as one of the last great hair metal successes before grunge took over, pure ’80s rebellion with timeless energy.

In this episode of Coolest Alive, Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck, leads Slimer, Michael Angelo, Alf, and more, plus a bunch of Smurfs & Muppet babies in one big animated animated masterpiece, that everyone should see (especially for the modern day irony of so much of it, since it was made to help fight the "War On Drugs".)-- "Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue" is the PERHAPS THE MOST EPIC ANIMATED CROSSOVER of ALL-TIME! There's a lot to say, and many more guests appearing, tune in and find out on Coolest Alive.

Wildcard Friday closes the week strong on episode #293 of COOLEST ALIVE with Being Eddie, the raw, intimate Netflix documentary on comedy icon Eddie Murphy. Premiered limited theatrical November 7, 2025, streaming November 12, 2025, it traces Eddie’s rise from 17-year-old stand-up phenom in NYC clubs to SNL breakout at 19, through blockbusters (Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America), family, fame’s highs/lows, and his trailblazing legacy. Features exclusive interviews, rare footage, and reflections from Eddie and peers like Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Tracy Morgan. Being Eddie is genius. Unfiltered, Eddie’s honesty, humor, and boundary-pushing energy shine through. From revolutionizing comedy to owning the box office, it’s inspiring for creators everywhere. Authenticity wins; this doc proves it. Dive in, get hyped on one of the all-time greats!

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!

Midweek comic thunder on COOLEST ALIVE! We’re diving into Thor: The Devourer King, the epic opening arc of Donny Cates’ Thor run (issues #1-6 of Thor Vol. 6, 2020), w/ art by Nic Klein & colors by Matthew Wilson (making every cosmic panel explode). Collected in trade paperback November 3, 2020. Thor, now King of Asgard, faces Galactus as the Herald of Thunder in a battle against the Black Winter—legacy, power, doom, all cranked to god-level. This is Thor redefined: biblical stakes, brutal beauty in Klein’s pencils, Wilson’s psychedelic colors turning space into spectacle. If you love myths crashing into Marvel mayhem, this arc is your ultimate power-up. Grab it—feel the hammer drop!

Tuesday animation takeover on COOLEST ALIVE! We’re rewinding to Disney’s Tangled, the 2010 Rapunzel retelling that reinvented princess tales with heart, humor, and hair that defies physics. Released November 24, 2010, directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, screenplay by Dan Fogelman. Voice cast kills it: Mandy Moore as the dreamy, adventurous Rapunzel; Zachary Levi as the charming rogue Flynn Rider (Eugene Fitzherbert); Donna Murphy as the iconic villain Mother Gothel; plus Ron Perlman, Brad Garrett, and more. Disney’s 50th animated feature, with groundbreaking CGI for that 70-foot golden hair and Alan Menken’s Oscar-nominated score. Tangled is magic in motion—empowering, hilarious, and full of heart. If you need a feel-good escape that still packs depth, this is it. Watch and let your hair down!

Kick off the week with pure resistance fuel on COOLEST ALIVE Monday! We’re blasting INERTIA, grandson’s third studio album (Jordan Edward Benjamin, the Canadian-American alt-rock/hip-hop rebel). Dropped September 5, 2025, via his own XX Records in partnership with Create Music, produced by Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, The 1975). This 10-track beast (29 minutes of chaos) includes standouts like “BRAINROT,” “SELF IMMOLATION,” “BURY YOU,” and “PULL THE TRIGGER”—all resistance anthems tackling digital apathy, societal conformity, and personal rebellion. Grandson teased it as his “heaviest and hardest yet” back in early 2024, and it delivers crunchy riffs, galvanizing hooks, and that signature fury. Crank it up and feel the inertia shatter!

Saturday geek-out with host Jesse Blaze Snider ranting, raving, and rallying against the greedy streaming empires that jacked up prices, diluted beloved franchises like Marvel and Star Wars with endless mediocre spin-offs, and delivered a meh Stranger Things Season 5 finale that left fans feeling robbed after years of hype. In 2026, with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Paramount+, and the rest gouging wallets (ads tiers starting at $8–$12/month, ad-free pushing $18–$25+, bundles hitting $20–$45), Jesse makes the fiery case for flipping the script: ditch the subs, save hundreds a year, and dive into the massive free buffet of Tubi, Pluto TV, Freevee, The Roku Channel, Kanopy (library card magic!), Hoopla, Crackle, Xumo, Sling Freestream, and more. This is the revolution for real fans who want entertainment without the corporate BS – stay cool, stay free, stay alive!

On episode #287 of Coolest Alive, Jesse dives into the unhinged chaos of Bobcat Goldthwait’s 1988 stand-up album Meat Bob, a raw snapshot of the comedian’s manic ’80s peak where high-pitched rants, absurd stories, and pitch-black humor collide in pure punk-rock comedy energy. Recorded live during the era of HBO specials and chair-burning late-night appearances, it captures one of the wildest, most unpredictable voices in stand-up at the absolute top of his game.

On Episode #286 of Coolest Alive, Jesse dives into the quirky 2022 comedy-drama Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, a true underdog story set in 1970s New York where a passionate writer takes on a 35-year citywide ban on pinball, proving it’s a game of skill, not gambling, and ultimately helps lift the prohibition with one dramatic city council demonstration. Funny, heartfelt, and loaded with authentic vintage machines, it’s a love letter to a forgotten piece of American pop culture that’ll make you want to find the nearest silver ball.

On Episode #285 of Coolest Alive Jesse dives into the 1987 graphic novel Batman: Son of the Demon, the dark, romantic, and wildly influential story that sees the Dark Knight in an uneasy alliance, and secret marriage, with Ra’s al Ghul and his beautiful & intelligent daughter, Talia al Ghul as they battle a global terrorist threat, only for personal tragedy and impossible choices to reshape Batman’s legacy forever. Packed with espionage, emotional gut-punches, and gorgeous prestige-format art, it’s an underrated classic whose ideas about family and heirs would later redefine Batman canon.

On episode #284 of Coolest Alive, Jesse dives into the stunning 2022 animated sequel Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, a Shrek-universe adventure that follows the legendary feline hero as he faces down his own mortality (and a terrifying whistling wolf) after burning through eight of his nine lives. With jaw-dropping painterly animation, hilarious fairy-tale chaos, surprisingly deep themes about living fully, and one of the coolest villains in recent animation history, it’s a wild, heartfelt ride that became a massive sleeper hit for good reason.

On episode #283 of Coolest Alive, Jesse dives into the blistering, riff-heavy world of Silvertide’s one and only full-length album, Show and Tell, the 2004 debut from a bunch of Philadelphia kids who channeled pure ’70s sleaze and swagger into early-2000s hard rock gold. Packed with gritty hooks, arena-sized choruses, and that raw, reckless energy that made tracks like “Ain’t Comin’ Home” instant classics, it’s a criminally underrated record that should’ve launched them into the stratosphere but still rips just as hard today.

In this special Christmas gift episode of Coolest Alive, I invite you all into my world like we’re brand-new best friends kicking it on the couch. I’m spilling everything: all my phantoms, obsessions, favorite movies, comics, albums, books, games, and hidden gems that have shaped who I am. This isn’t just a list; it’s me handing you the keys to my soul, sharing the stuff that lights me up so we can rebuild that beautiful monoculture we lost, the one where we all vibe on the same wavelengths, turn each other onto new fire, and go “oh, you love THAT too? Yup, did we just become best friends?” Whether you’re already riding the same wave or ready to dive in because I swear this changes everything, this episode is about coming together through the art, stories, and sounds that make life worth living. Grab a drink, get comfy, and let’s bond over the greatest shit ever made, my gift to you, so we can all be on the exact same page in 2026 and beyond. Welcome to the family, coolest ones alive.

Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a heartfelt recommendation of Jesse's "favorite pastime": playing pen-and-paper RPGs with his friends & brothers! Specifically, what he thinks may be the greatest & most versatile fictional world of all-time, RIFTS. (Highly Recommended!)

Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a classic sci-fi recommendation, "Logan's Run". It's still awesome!

Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a very serious recommendation for one of Jesse's most favorite series of all time, "GIRLS" by the brilliant Luna Brothers.

Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is an enthusiastic recommendation of the hilarious stop-motion animated comedy film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" directed by Wes Anderson and based on the work of the great Roald Dahl.

Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a rousing recommendation of the heavy metal album "Let's Rumble" by Love/Hate.

Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a heartfelt recommendation of Jesse's "favorite stand-up" comedian of all-time, Eddie Izzard, and pointing you to begin your journey with the. Special "CIRCLE".