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. Drawing from years of helping new readers through his “I Don’t Know Shit About Comics” convention program, Jesse breaks down exactly where beginners should start, how longtime fans can discover new favorites, and what makes comics one of the most rewarding storytelling mediums ever created. Whether you’re buying your very first comic or looking to rekindle your love of the hobby, this episode is the ultimate guide to falling in love with comic books.

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, to ancient religious texts, mystical traditions, psychological theories, and modern pop culture phenomena, we trace the evolution of one of humanity’s most fascinating ideas. Whether you see the Multiverse as science fiction, spiritual truth, philosophical thought experiment, or all three, this episode explores where the concept came from, how it evolved, and why we’re more obsessed with it today than ever before.

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 full scope of a career built on fearless creativity, storytelling, and pure rock energy. But this isn’t just a biography; it’s a firsthand perspective. Jesse grew up inside the world of one of rock’s most iconic voices, and brings a personal, behind-the-scenes lens to the music, the moments, and the mindset that shaped it all. If you think you know Dee Snider, this episode shows you the full picture, and if you don’t, this is the perfect place to start.