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Unserious

J.B. Skelton and Molly McMahon

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Welcome to Unserious, a podcast that explores how creative people create and communicate to achieve uncommon results. Join hosts J.B. Skelton and Molly McMahon as we try to have some fun with the changes that fall into our laps. Because when we can get some distance from the seriousness, we see problem spaces in new light and opportunities we might not have otherwise. And, lowering the stakes helps us take care of our teams and ourselves. Tune in and follow Unserious wherever you get your po ...
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Coolest Geek Alive

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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 ...
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With a record 5.5 million businesses starting up last year alone, it's not easy for early stage companies to stand out. Fortunately, John Cantwell, a creative director who specializes in brand and copy startups, is here to share his secrets behind building a memorable and authentic brand. In this Upshots episode, John shares his approach to harness…
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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 the “Liar, Liar” 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 the “Liar, Liar”, for the great Jim Carrey & something maybe kinda close to…realis…
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Owen Hart! Randy Savage! Chyna! Roddy Piper! Eddie Guerrero! The Ultimate Warrior! Rick Rude! Sherri Martel! Miss Elizabeth! Chris Benoit! Test! Bam Bam! Doink! Mr. Perfect! Crash Holly! Davey Boy Smith! Brian Pillman! Mike Von Erich! Lance Cade! Ashley Massaro! Referee Joey Marella! Just a fraction of the people who have died before their time who…
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Ever had a spark of inspiration that fizzled out when you shared it? Or a great idea that was misrepresented when you weren't there? Let's face it, sometimes getting your ideas across is harder than coming up with them in the first place. In this Upshots episode, Micah is joined by fellow Unserious co-founder and host J.B. Skelton to learn how the …
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Aaron Sorkin, what you've just created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has ever seen! At no point in this witty & revealing adaptation of the popular book were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched this film. We award you all of …
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BLADE I & II - Celebrating the GLORY of Wesley Snipes' Blade franchise & Proposing a way FORWARD for the MCU! Marshala Al-WHATNOW?! There is ONLY ONE BLADE, mutha fucker! Weasley Snipes made that character hot, it was a "C" list concept before screenwriter, comic book fan & comic book writer introduced film audiences to the concept of SCIENCE FICTI…
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Most of us have been taught from early childhood that dreams aren't meant to be taken seriously. "Don't worry, it's just a dream," your parent might have said. But as community builder, author, and product leader Sarah Epps shares with Micah in this Upshots episode, dreams can be a potent source of data to be explored for personal and professional …
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Monsoon season came EARLY, what that created is the circumstances for one of the most insanely epic RESCUES the Coolest Geek Alive has ever seen! At no point in EITHER the documentary retelling or the film dramatization were they even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched…
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This week, the internet attempted to cancel one of geek culture's biggest "influencers", but is "Nerdrotic" or any of the other major geek culture YouTubers really to blame for the "radicalization" of fans...? Are they amplifying negativity or just harnessing the frustration already there? Jesse Blaze Snider, the Coolest Geek Alive, believes he kno…
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Building a customer community has been on the goal sheet for most B2B and consumer product companies at some point or another. But do your customers really need one? And are you ready to go all in to make it work? In this episode, Micah is joined by customer community consultant Heather Foeh to break down the elements of successful online communiti…
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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 the “So I Married An Ax Murderer” 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 the “So I Married An Ax Murderer”, in early 90s. And even if the …
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This past weekend Marvel made a HUGE announcement at its "Hall H" panel at San Diego Comic Con: Robert Downey Junior is RETURNING to the MCU...as DOCTOR DOOM?! This bizarre and tone deaf choice has led to a truly mixed and peculiar reaction from fans who have been clamoring for not only the first family of the Marvel Universe to be done justice to,…
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Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman, what you've just created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive & his TWO young CHILDREN have ever seen! At no point in your completely off the wall approach to bringing Deadpool into the Marvel Cinematic Universe were you close to anything that might be considered dull! Every listener of thi…
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When Amazon released the 1st season of "The Boys" the Coolest Geek Alive was THRILLED with the adaptation that improved upon its source material in many ways. A great cast delivered on the promise that its comic book premise held by humanizing the debaucherous superheroes of their world & making them a bit more than the cartoon cutouts often depict…
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Ben Stiller, 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 grounded, real-world approach to creating a supermodel universe were you even close to anything that could be considered unfunny. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched this triumph of …
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Since it wasn't an ensemble cast like "The Force Awakens" they couldn't shrink him on the poster and hope the other characters would compensate. And they couldn't cover him up with his helmet like they did for Black Panther, because the Falscon-Cap version of Captain America has NEVER had a mask/helmet that covered his face before. Buuuuut what if …
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The time has come for a radical revolution in entertainment, but HOW are we gonna pull it off? The Coolest Geek Alive believes he has the answers! With Hollywood seeming determined to set fire to everything they've built, can a new world be made from the ashes? Jesse Blaze Snider sure thinks so. Check it out!…
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There are a number of reasons why we might not gel with a co-worker - some personal, some not. But luckily, being chummy isn't a requirement for great work, and there are tactical approaches to working in spite of interpersonal challenges. In this Upshots episode, product and marketing leader Natalie Kubitz shares her insights on identifying signs …
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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 the “Momento” 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 the “Momento”, in the early 2000's indie film world. And even if the film would launc…
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Travistock Institute. CIA & the music industry. Hip-Hop & P-Diddy. How GEEK CULTURE became the number one target of the financial elite who have long used entertainment to terraform our society. Jesse Blaze Snider has been fighting the good fight against this rising tide, talking about it the way everyone else does, like their creative mistakes are…
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If you're human like us, chances are you've had times where you've felt like you're drowning in commitments. But there's a way to keep your head above water, as Micah learns from Courtney Kaplan, the force behind Iconic Leadership Coaching, who shares a powerful approach for conquering overwhelm. Discover the transformative "whiteboard" technique t…
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“Brawl in Cell Block 99", 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 hard-boiled, brutally violent almost 2 & 1/2 hour run-time were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast is now better for having watched this. We a…
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Racism & Sexism are alive and well in Hollywood! With undeniable proof beginning to pile up, how much longer before a shitstorm of discrimination lawsuits begin? And what about the more insidious racism & sexism of TOKENISM & simply TERRIBLE WRITING & TERRIBLE CHARACTERS which give TERRIBLE REPRESENTATION?! The Coolest Geek Alive has a lot to say, …
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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 the “Escape From New York” here. Sometimes there’s a film that, well, it’s the film for its time & place. It fits right in there. And that’s the “Escape From New York”, in the early 80s. And even if the film spawned…
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FURIOSA drew 80% less women compared to FURY ROAD, so who are the sexists, the WOMEN? And if the fans are so sexist how come they haven't had a problem with "Fallout", "ARCANE", "Wednesday", "The Force Awakens", "Avatar", "Wonder Woman", Kate Bishop Hawkeye, Black Widow II, Princess Leia, Ellen Ripley, Tomb raider, Red Sonya, the women of the X-MEN…
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When people talk about managing up, they don't usually dig into what that actually means. But becoming your boss's biggest ally can have a profound affect on your career and professional well-being. In this episode, product management leader Katie Bolz, shares her profound and practical insights on aligning with your boss's goals, tackling tasks th…
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It's no secret that the gap between stated company culture and the reality of the employee experience can be enormous. And we've all been there when the employee survey rolls back around with no real change from the last one. In this Upshots episode, designer and executive Leonardo De La Rocha returns to Unserious to share real ways to take action …
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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 the “Three Amigos” 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 the “Three Amigos”, in my childhood. And even if the film bombed upon its initia…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CGA and get on your way to being your best self. The audience demographic breakdown for the MCU between MEN & WOMEN was often close to EVEN! Since aggressively feminizing the brand over the last phase you'd think they'd have INCREASED their female audience size, bu…
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Uncertain times have a tendency to stop us in our tracks. But marketing leader and mental health advocate Andrew J. Coate posits that life may be more ambiguous than not and offers a practical and effective approach for managing ourselves during times of flux. Embracing the situation might not just be a matter of survival, but can even be a catalys…
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The "sophomore slump" is a notorious curse for artists who set high expectations with the debut. Luckily here at Unserious, our expectations for season 2 were just to keep shining the light on more brilliant people and their wonderful ideas - and we were not disappointed! In this season closer, J.B. and Molly are joined by producer Micah to look ba…
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EP 106 - This week on The Coolest Geek Alive, Hollywood's historically LOW Memorial Day weekend box office postulates why things may be collapsing so spectacularly of late. Is it streaming? D.E.I.? What? Join Jesse Blaze Snider and unlock the truth of the matter once & for all!
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Work and life are often defined by milestone moments. But getting to the top of the mountain is only halfway; we need to plan for and manage energy to get all the way back down safely. In this Upshots episode, product and marketing leader and founder of PRUXM, Natala Menezes, shares her insights for keeping the momentum post-launch. From setting st…
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The Coolest Geek Alive is teaching C.E.O. 101, school the uninitiated on what a C.E.O. is SUPPOSED to BE, and what a C.E.O. ACTUALLY IS. Join multi-talented poly-math, Jesse Blaze Snider as he opens the curtain to reveal the true monster behind the curtain destroying the entire entertainment landscape, BlackRock & other similar financial interests.…
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Hosts Aaron Sparrow & Jesse Blaze Snider discuss the idea of simply reviving beloved franchises over & over again, but of course, the RIGHT WAY. Also, they analyze the first moves of Geoff Johns and his new creator-owned shared universe publishing endeavor! Where do the two of them come down? Find out on the second awesome episode of, the COOLEST G…
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The people who are the most well read among the population have learned a skill that few have mastered; the art of following your passion when it comes to books, TV, Film and everything in between! When you hear an artist that you like, GO LISTEN TO AN ALBUM! When you read a book from an author you like, you can bet that there is MORE from this aut…
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The journey to finding your own leadership voice is very personal and can be wildly confusing. Yes, it’s about authenticity, but it takes a long time to figure ourselves out. Dr. Vignetta Charles is the CEO of ETR, which is committed to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity for youth, families, and communities, and is a lifelong adv…
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Oh, boy do we have a treat for you! Because this episode is hosted by NOT just ONE of the "Coolest Geeks Alive", but BOTH OF 'EM! Host JESSE BLAZE SNIDER is joined by his best friend, major talent & frequent collaborator, AARON SPARROW for the 1ST EDITION of our new SUNDAY NIGHT interview show, "COOLEST GEEK(S) ALIVE"! Replacing our usually Sunday …
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In today's lean and efficient corporate world, the traditional mentor-mentee relationship may feel like a thing of the past. But in this Upshots episode, Kim-Long Nguyen, an operations leader in Asia and Europe, lowers the stakes through targeted conversations with leaders or peers. Kim-Long's approach of low pressure conversations on specific topi…
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For many, a mother is the original mentor and manager in the job of life. The foundational lessons we learn in those early days at home quietly leave an imprint on our professional behaviors and relationships. The management of motherhood is hard enough, and moms who also work outside the home rarely get the rest they need or deserve. In this episo…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CGA and get on your way to being your best self. CLASS is in SESSION! And the "Coolest Geek Alive" is here to school you on how NOT to be a partisan hack like the majority of people on social media! Jesse Blaze Snider has spent his life demanding respect for every …
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The thing about feedback is that we're often not open or trusting enough to give or receive it — as much as our culture statements might say otherwise. Having a structured method for advice and feedback is key to transforming teams into circles of confidants that accelerate growth. In this Upshots episode, Chase Harden, Lead Facilitator and head of…
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THATS RIGHT BITCHES! It’s episode 100!! And boy are is the Jesse Blaze Snider celebrating in ALL SORTS OF WAYS!! Sunday Night at 8pm Pacific will see the release of a brand new incarnation of this show ALIVE on YOUTUBE! It’ll still be released as a podcast Monday Mornings, but Sunday Nights stream will be co-hosted by Jesse’s best friend & fellow c…
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WARNING: This INFORMATION is SO INCREDIBLE that the COOLEST GEEK ALIVE hesitated to share it with his CLOSEST FRIENDS, because HE WANTED to be the FIRST BENEFICIARY of this training method within his group of friends. But realizing that, the cool & honorable Jesse Blaze Snider recognized that was ALL THE MORE REASON TO TELL EVERYBODY! This informat…
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When we set out last year to explore how creative people make outsized impact during times of rapid change, generative AI was shaping up to be a huge part of the conversation. We have a lot of questions, an underlying sense of uncertainty, maybe even dread. But ready or not, here it comes. In this episode, we're inspired by Manjula Nadkarni, a crea…
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The practice of vision writing can be challenging yet profoundly rewarding for personal and professional growth. In this Upshots episode, Jennifer Kattula, General Manager of Global Marketing at Microsoft Advertising shares her secrets to not just getting it done, but having fun. Jennifer's approach is an annual personal tradition of vision writing…
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At the time of its release it received more press for its ballooning budget and the questionable casting of Johnny Depp as Tonto that by the time it actually released everyone just kinda skipped it. HOWEVER, the Coolest Geek Alive is HERE to CORRECT this grievous oversight! "The Lone Ranger" is close to a masterpiece in many regards, at the very le…
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Peter Drucker famously said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Search for resources on building company culture and you’ll get lots of variations on a tried and true playbook: mission, vision, and values, strong narrative, great leaders - you know the drill. That playbook hasn’t changed - but the world sure has. In this episode, Leonardo D…
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