Boots Bueno and Coco Alexander Bueno are joined by Miranda MacDougall and producer Lucy McNulty to talk all things Hunting Matthew Nichols — the haunting indie horror film that had us hooked from the jump. We get into found footage fear, the making of the movie, behind-the-scenes chaos, creative connection, and why horror still hits so hard. Plus: “Redrum Redrum,” survival strategies, spooky confessions, and a love letter to independent film. And since it’s Coco’s birthday… we’re celebrating the only man who would willingly walk into the woods, ignore every red flag, and still think he’s making it out alive — our delusional, dramatic, horror-obsessed birthday diva. We love you down.

Spoiler alert, sweeties — we’re spilling a little Deadloch tea… sip responsibly.

This week on COCOISM, Boots and Coco step into the wild, chaotic, and deeply human world of Deadloch with the brilliant Alicia Gardiner.

From Cath’s fast-talking, big-hearted chaos to the show’s bold queer storytelling, this conversation dives into what makes Deadloch feel so real — and so necessary right now.

Alicia opens up about building Cath from the ground up, filming in the intense Australian wilderness (yes, crocodiles included), and why audiences are connecting so deeply to a character rooted in love, community, and moral fire.

We get into:

– The evolution from Season 1 to Season 2

– The power of queer-led storytelling

– Representation that actually means something

– The balance of comedy, truth, and chaos

– And why we might all need a little more Cath energy in our lives

Plus… we ask the real question:

Do we need to start a Season 3 campaign? (Answer: yes.)

Hosts: Coco Alexander Bueno and Boots Bueno

In this episode of COCOISM, hosts Boots Bueno and Coco Alexander Bueno get real about self-love, inner battles, and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck. Because sometimes… the biggest thing standing in your way isn’t the world—it’s you.

From confronting the inner saboteur to finding clarity, confidence, and community, this conversation dives into what it actually takes to grow through the messy parts of life. The ones where doubt creeps in, fear gets loud, and you have to decide—am I evolving… or am I escaping?

And of course, in true Cocoism fashion, we couldn’t help but spiral (just a little) into the cultural chaos—yes, we’re talking Jen Shah, prison release energy, and what a “prison break” really means in our own lives

Boots Bueno and Coco Alexander Bueno are joined by marriage and family therapist Tiffany Totah for a powerful roundtable conversation on queer representation, masculinity, fear, and identity.

Why does queer representation matter so deeply? Can communities unintentionally recreate the same pressures they were trying to escape? What happens when masculinity becomes something people feel forced to prove instead of something they simply live?

Together, they unpack visibility, shame, family systems, social media, hyper masculinity, sensitivity, misogyny, and the healing that becomes possible when people choose reflection over fear. Tiffany brings clinical insight, while Boots and Coco bring lived experience, heart, and honesty to one of their most layered conversations yet.

This episode is about being seen, being softer, being stronger, and learning how to show up with more love—for yourself and for others.

Hosts: Boots Bueno and Coco Alexander Bueno

COCOISM — Picnic Edition 

Picture this: a blanket, a breeze, espresso on the rocks… and just enough chaos to ruin the group chat.

This week, Boots & Coco unpack what’s in their picnic basket — from health comebacks and LA heat waves to celebrity shade, coffee shop behavior, and the emotional trauma of red cabbage (yes, we went there).

We get into:

The Bachelorette fallout and reality TV fatigueThey Will Kill You, Undertone, and horror movie obsessionsNicole Kidman’s reign continues (Scarpetta had us FED)Toxic love vs real love (Wuthering Heights)DTF St. Louis and messy suburban secretsParadise, nostalgia, and escape

PLUS:

 A WILD Coco Mail story you won’t recover from

 “Pin the Shade” — sweet or salty takes on everything from Starbucks to Whoppers

Because around here, we don’t just spill tea…

we pack it in a picnic basket and pass it around.

“On this episode of COCOISM, Boots Bueno and Coco Alexander Bueno break down the latest Oscars—from best hair to biggest misses—and give their unfiltered take on Hollywood’s biggest night.

They also dive into the buzz coming out of SXSW, including The Ugly Cry starring Robin Tunney, and share a personal look into life beyond the spotlight, from parenting to creative growth.

It’s opinionated, playful, and just the right amount of shady—welcome to COCOISM

The chemistry in the show Chad Powers between Danny & Chad is a dynamic bomb of pure joy. The incredible talent that is Frankie A. Rodriguez creates a unique character as Danny in the series which allows him to elevate the character of both Russ Holiday & Chad Powers played by the epic Glen Powell to soaring heights of redemption. The dimensional character of Danny being an openly queer theater kid turned mascot gives the audience depth humor & charisma that ultimately is what Chad Powers needs to survive. Frankie serves up this role with grace, perfection, wit & drama & it’s an amazing performance to watch. Take a ride with us as we explore “who is Frankie”? His life as an actor & artist & of course the experience of being on the series Chad Powers recognized by the Golden Globes & GLAAD Media. OH & did we mention the sneak peek into season2!?

First question of the day: How’s your wig? Are you secure in Wig Nation?

This week Boots and Coco tie up television, snatch a few wigs, and clock the girls. From the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy blonde in Love Story to the cinematic hair moments in By Design, we’re talking culture through the lens of hair.

We also spill a little very Bootsie tea about the AI Tyra post that had the internet gooped, gagged, and confused.

Plus we reflect on building our careers as hair artists in entertainment and stepping into our next era.

Celebrity hairdresser isn’t a goal.

It’s a direction.

If you’re not snatching wigs or starting conversations…

it’s not Cocoism.

America’s Next Top Model is trending again—and this time we’re looking back with grown eyes.

In this episode, Boots & Coco sit down with Giselle (Cycle 1) for a real conversation about what happened behind the runway: the pressure, the editing, the body image impact, and what it’s like being pulled back into those memories in the age of social media.

We talk accountability (without the hate mob), the highs and lows of reality TV, what viewers never saw, and what healing looks like when a moment from 20+ years ago still follows you.

And of course, we crown the COCOISM Moment of the episode: DeLulu-ism—radical conviction in who you are, no matter what.

Grab your tea and your stilettos. This one is fierce, honest, and too many things. 💌

Welcome to Lover Era Vol. 1 — the first annual COCOISM Valentine’s Day special.

This week, Boots and Coco unpack love from every angle: the delusional, the divine, the messy, and the mature. From rapid-fire debates on Grindr behavior to heartfelt reflections on the love we’ve outgrown, this episode is honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly tender.

We celebrate our son Matthew’s very first Valentine’s Day, reflect on the kind of love we want him to witness, and answer real “Lover Era Confessions” from our community — offering advice from two homo dads with very different lenses.

Somewhere in every episode, a COCOISM reveals itself — a phrase, a truth, a moment we can all carry with us. This one? You’ll know it when you hear it.

Are we delusional… or divine?

Press play and enter your Lover Era.