Parallel Frequencies w/ Just Blane & Coco

In Case You Missed It: A Deep Dive with Coherence Director James Ward Byrkit

In this ICYMI edition of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Courtney “Coco” Pearl revisit one of the most mind-bending and quietly influential sci-fi films of the last decade: Coherence. Joining them is the film’s writer-director, James Ward Byrkit, for an intimate, expansive conversation that goes far beyond typical film commentary.

Byrkit breaks down the radical creative process behind Coherence: no traditional script, minimal crew, extreme trust in actors, and a five-night improvisational shoot that blurred the line between performance and realit...

Episode: Whisper Wednesday: Cheers (Season One Deep Dive)

In this Whisper Wednesday edition of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Courtney “Coco” Pearl take a warm, thoughtful, and deeply nostalgic dive into Cheers (Season One)—a show that famously started as one of the lowest-rated series on television and went on to become one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.

The conversation opens with a special moment: Just Blane and Coco recount meeting John Ratzenberger at FanX while working with Promise to Live, and how effortlessly he slipped right back into his iconic Cliff Clavin...

Stranger Things: Final Season Deep Dive (What It Cost, Not How We Win)

Missed it the first time? This ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) episode of Parallel Frequencies brings you back into one of our most thoughtful, funny, and emotionally loaded conversations yet. Just Blane and Courtney Pearl unpack the final season of Stranger Things, not as a victory lap—but as a reckoning.

This conversation explores why the final season felt heavier, slower, and more honest. Hawkins is no longer just a setting—it’s a wound. The show shifts from “How do we win?”...

Movie Monday: Knives Out – “Wake Up Dead Man” Deep Dive

In case you missed it, this week’s Parallel Frequencies takes a thoughtful, spoiler-heavy dive into the latest chapter of the Knives Out universe: “Wake Up Dead Man.” As we take a short break and gear up for brand-new episodes next week, this ICYMI episode is the perfect moment to catch up on one of our most layered, provocative conversations yet. PF_020226_TS

Just Blane and Coco unpack a film that doesn’t just ask who did it, but why we justify what we do. From religious...

Episode Focus: Come See Me in the Good Light (Documentary Deep Dive) Host: Coco (solo episode)

In this deeply reflective solo episode of Parallel Frequencies, Coco steps in while Blane is traveling to deliver a powerful, emotionally resonant discussion of the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light. What begins as a film analysis unfolds into a profound meditation on life, love, art, grief, and what it truly means to live fully—even in the face of death.

The episode centers on the life and work of poet Andrea Gibson, whose battle with terminal ca...

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco kick things off with a candid, funny look at parenting life—from kindergarten Valentine’s Day chaos to the realization that five-year-olds can be best friends without knowing each other’s names. The conversation naturally drifts into how rituals, nostalgia, and even rom-coms like She’s All That can ground us as Valentine’s Day approaches, setting the tone for a thoughtful (and playful) cultural check-in.

The heart of the episode lives in Trailer Park Thursday, where Blane and Coco spotlight and react to compelling podcast trailers. They dive...

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco rewind the cultural clock and dive deep into the iconic ’90s sitcom Home Improvement—but not in the way you might expect. What starts as a nostalgic rewatch quickly turns into a thoughtful exploration of masculinity, marriage, gender roles, and emotional intelligence before the internet, social media, or modern therapy culture reshaped the conversation.

Using Tim Taylor’s grunts, mishaps, and ego as a lens, Blane reframes the show as a story about identity anxiety, not power tools. Tim isn’t fixing houses—he’s constantly trying (and failing...

What if the end of the world didn’t come from violence… but from efficiency?

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, we explore Pluribus Season 1, Episode 2, “The Pirate Lady,” a chilling, nearly silent hour of television that turns grief into a weapon and calm into control. Vince Gilligan crafts a world where a hive mind operates in perfect synchronization, raising unsettling questions about individuality, morality, and survival.

As Carol realizes her emotions have catastrophic consequences, the episode forces a deeper conversation: is humanity defined by freedom, or by stability? Is resistance ego, or...

What happens when entertainment stops being exaggerated and starts feeling inevitable?

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco dive deep into The Running Man (2025) and uncover why this remake feels less like sci-fi and more like a documentary from five minutes in the future. What begins as a discussion about a high-octane thriller quickly expands into a powerful conversation about AI manipulation, influencer culture, reality TV ethics, and how desperation turns spectators into participants.

Drawing from a recent digital-media safety town hall and real-world mental health discussions, the episode explores how algorithms...

What happens when a dog gives one of the most emotionally resonant performances of the year?

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco dive into Good Boy, the indie horror film that stunned audiences and awards voters alike. Told almost entirely from a dog’s perspective, the film quietly explores grief, illness, obedience, and the uncomfortable truth behind what it means to be “good.”

What begins as disbelief quickly becomes admiration as the conversation unfolds. From the ethics of conditioning and approval to how animals reflect our own fears back at us, this e...

Sound has power. Stories have weight. And sometimes, podcasts feel like portals.

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, the duo explores how audio, intuition, and storytelling collide. The conversation begins with A24’s upcoming film Undertone, sparking a deeper discussion about sound frequencies, hidden tones in broadcasting, and why audio horror hits differently. Drawing from his radio background, Blane breaks down how unseen signals already shape what we hear, while Coco brings a spiritual lens through tarot, divination, and symbolic storytelling.

The episode turns deeply personal as Coco shares experiences of gr...

What happens when a children’s movie understands grief better than most adult films?

In this Wistful Wednesday episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, the hosts revisit The NeverEnding Story through an adult lens—unpacking why this 80s fantasy classic still resonates in a world struggling with burnout, apathy, and meaning loss.

From Fantasia’s “Nothing” as a metaphor for emotional numbness, to Gmork’s chilling truth about control and hopelessness, this episode explores how imagination isn’t escapism—it’s survival. Coco brings in Jungian psychology, tarot symbolism, and folklore to reframe the Childlike Empr...

What if the end of the world didn’t come with explosions, monsters, or chaos—but with smiles?

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, we unpack Episode 1 of Pluribus, the eerie new Apple TV+ series from Vince Gilligan. Through a slow-burn, character-driven lens, the show introduces a global event where billions of people unite into a peaceful hive mind—while a handful remain immune. One of them is Carol, an author already fractured by burnout and grief, now forced to live outside humanity’s new “we.”

Blane and Coco explore the episode’s bi...

What if this podcast isn’t about movies at all, but about the people watching them?

In this special “get to know us” episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco step away from their usual Movie Monday format to introduce the heart behind the show. This conversation explores creativity, individuality, spirituality, and the courage it takes to show up authentically in a world obsessed with judgment.

From Blane’s journey from a small Tennessee farm to a decade in Hollywood, to Coco’s path through intuition, witchcraft, and ancestral connection, this episode invites listeners to embrace...

What if another version of you made the right decision… and you’re the one left living with it?

In this powerful Feature Friday episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, we’re joined by James Ward Byrkit, director of the cult-favorite sci-fi film Coherence. Together, we explore the emotional and philosophical depths beneath the film’s improvised structure, from regret and identity to creativity, curiosity, and the lives we didn’t choose.

Byrkit shares how Coherence was filmed without a traditional script, why embracing limitations unlocked freedom, and how actors were guided through confusion...

What happens when you stop scrolling and actually listen?

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, Trailer Park Thursday takes an unexpected turn as three very different podcast trailers spark a much deeper conversation about truth, media influence, empathy, and personal frequency. From a gripping true crime series that challenges decades of public assumptions, to a cultural breakdown of how the internet processes tragedy, to a self-worth driven pep talk that lands like a message from the universe, this episode explores why certain voices resonate when they do.

Blane and Coco unpack...

Stranger Things didn’t go out with a bang. It lingered, unsettled, emotional, and heavy. In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, we take a thoughtful, human-centered dive into Stranger Things Season 5, unpacking what the finale really meant and why fans are still debating it.

We explore grief as a survival mechanism, why Hawkins no longer feels like a setting but a scar, and how characters like Steve Harrington, Will Byers, and Eleven carried the emotional weight of the entire series. From the controversy surrounding Will’s coming-out scene to the nostalgia-soaked final moments that...

Cheers wasn’t a hit when it debuted. It was nearly canceled. And yet, forty years later, it still feels like home.

In this Wistful Wednesday episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco revisit Season One of Cheers to unpack why a “failed” sitcom quietly became one of the most emotionally enduring shows in television history. From Norm’s unscripted entrance ritual to Coach’s heartfelt vulnerability, this conversation explores how Cheers built community, trust, and belonging long before binge-watching or algorithms existed.

The episode dives into Sam Malone’s portrayal of recovery without melodrama, t...

What if the biggest mystery in Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man isn’t the murder at all? In this spoiler-filled episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, the hosts unpack the film’s haunting themes of judgment, grace, religion, and patience. This third entry in the Knives Out universe trades flashy twists for something sharper, asking audiences to sit still, pay attention, and observe human behavior instead of waiting to be spoon-fed answers.

The conversation explores Daniel Craig’s Benoît Blanc as a detective who watches people unravel themselves, the moral tension between justice and mer...

What makes The Princess Bride timeless? In this episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco explore the unlikely magic behind a movie that defied genre, expectations, and box office logic to become a cultural touchstone.

The conversation moves from the film’s self-aware opening to the deep emotional bonds formed behind the scenes. Coco shares stories about the cast’s chemistry, Andre the Giant’s quiet leadership, and Mandy Patinkin’s deeply personal performance as Inigo Montoya. Blane reflects on why the film’s sincerity is what ultimately makes the comedy work, even decades later.

They als...

The movies of 2025 delivered big surprises, bold storytelling, and serious Oscar buzz, and Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco is breaking it all down. In this episode, Blane and Coco dive into the films that moved them, shocked them, and refused to let go long after the credits rolled.

From the eerie musical storytelling of Sinners to the relentless cinematic ride of One Battle After Another, this conversation explores why certain films demand your attention. The hosts unpack Wes Anderson’s unmistakable style, the emotional depth of The Roses, and why F1 made racing feel intimate, strategic, an...

The best television doesn’t distract anymore. It confesses.

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, the conversation turns toward the shows that defined 2025 and why so many of them feel unsettlingly familiar. From Stranger Things and Silo to Severance, Alien: Earth, Welcome to Derry, and Andor, the stories resonating most aren’t about monsters. They’re about systems, control, power, and what happens when curiosity is treated like a threat.

Blane and Coco explore why so many modern shows take place in closed environments. Bunkers. Offices. Ships. Towns. Empires. The episode connec...

Stranger Things didn’t just premiere. It detonated.

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, we revisit Stranger Things Season 1 and unpack how a quiet Netflix release became a once-in-a-generation cultural phenomenon. From the instantly iconic Dungeons & Dragons opening scene to the emotional weight of Joyce Byers’ Christmas lights, this deep dive explores how the Duffer Brothers blended Spielberg wonder, Stephen King horror, and raw human storytelling.

Blane and Coco also explore fan theories surrounding the finale, Netflix’s suspicious “fake ending” search results, and whether the story of Hawkins is truly finished...

🎙️ Just Blane’s Trailer Park: Podcast Trailers, Parallel Universes & AI Doppelgängers

Welcome to Just Blane’s Trailer Park, the corner of Parallel Frequencies where creativity runs wild, rules are optional, and podcasts from across the multiverse roll through one trailer at a time. In this episode, Just Blane and Coco react to a lineup of podcast trailers that spark everything from genuine inspiration to full-blown existential questions.

The episode kicks off with a raw, DIY moment celebrating underground comedy, creative freedom, and being proudly weird. From there, the duo dives into Pixels From the Past, a po...

🎬 Episode Summary

What if one quiet dinner party shattered reality itself? In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco, the hosts dive into Coherence (2013), a low-budget sci-fi horror film that has quietly become one of the most talked-about cult classics of the last decade. Just Blane doesn’t just recommend this movie, he obsesses over it, having watched it more than 100 times and still discovering new layers with every rewatch.

Set almost entirely in a single house during a mysterious cosmic event, Coherence thrives on ambiguity, parallel realities, and psychological tension rather than big-b...

🎙️ Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane & Coco Episode: Tarot, Dinner Scenes & the Stories That Shape 2026

Welcome to 2026 on Parallel Frequencies, where pop culture, film, spirituality, and curiosity collide. In this episode, Just Blane and Coco Pearl kick off the new year by unpacking why staying in might be the real revolution, how binge-watching Stranger Things became a shared cultural ritual, and what tarot has to say about the creative future of the show.

Coco pulls cards to reveal what’s in and out for Parallel Frequencies in 2026. Self-doubt is out. Waiting for permission is gone. Playful energy...

What movies are actually worth getting excited about in 2026? In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane and Coco, Just Blane and Courtney Pearl dive into upcoming films, long-awaited sequels, and the cultural obsession with nostalgia-driven cinema. From Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey to blockbuster chaos like Avengers: Doomsday, the conversation explores why certain directors, franchises, and stories still hold our attention and where Hollywood might be headed next.

The episode also taps into real-world viewing habits, including the growing reliance on streaming to catch up on films we missed in theaters. Blane and Co...

🎄 Die Hard vs. It’s a Wonderful Life: What Actually Makes a Christmas Movie?

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie… or just a movie set at Christmas? And if that’s the case, what does that make It’s a Wonderful Life? In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane and Coco, a seemingly harmless holiday debate spirals into comment-section chaos, unexpected film theory, and one truly unhinged but oddly convincing comparison.

Blane and Coco break down viral audience reactions, explore whether Christmas movies are defined by plot, setting, or tradition, and ask the real questi...

🎙️ Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane and Coco

Best Movies of 2025, Oscar Predictions & What’s Worth Your Time

What happens when pop culture obsession meets real-life movie watching habits? 🎬 In this episode of Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane and Coco, the duo dives deep into the best movies of 2025, early Oscar predictions, and how streaming has fundamentally changed the way we experience film.

From standout performances by Michael B. Jordan, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, and more, to bold predictions about which films will dominate awards sea...

Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane and Coco returns with an episode that starts playful and ends surprisingly profound. What begins as a spirited holiday debate. Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? Quickly spirals into a wider conversation about tradition, nostalgia, and why pop culture arguments refuse to stay seasonal. With humor, honesty, and sharp insight, Blane and Coco unpack how meaning is shaped not by rules, but by repetition, memory, and personal frequency.

From there, the conversation zooms out into the television shows and media that defined the year and what they reveal about...

In this episode, Just Blane and Courtney Pearl take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 3, focusing on one of the show’s most standout additions: Robin Buckley. From her awkward charm and sharp humor to her emotional depth, Robin quickly became a fan favorite—and we break down why her character resonates so strongly.

We discuss Maya Hawke’s breakout performance, how her natural personality shaped Robin’s dialogue, and why her chemistry with Steve Harrington feels authentic and refreshing. What starts as a summer job at Scoops Ahoy turns into Russian labs, secret codes, a...

In this episode, Just Blane and Courtney Pearl dive into the intriguing details of "Stranger Things" Season 1, discussing the clever Easter eggs and the attention to detail that make the show a global phenomenon. They also explore other captivating TV shows like "Pluribus" and "Welcome to Dairy It," sharing their thoughts on the storytelling and production quality. The conversation touches on the fascination with true crime stories, including the "Monster" series on Netflix, and the psychological intrigue behind real-life serial killers. Keywords Stranger Things, Easter eggs, Pluribus, Welcome to Dairy It, true crime, Netflix, serial killers, TV shows, storytelling...

🎄 Christmas Chaos, Cult Classics & a Rudolph Rant You’ll Never Forget 🎄

It’s Christmas morning on Parallel Frequencies with Just Blane and Coco, and things kick off exactly as you’d expect—sleepy chaos, horror-themed gifts, nostalgic pop culture, and a whole lot of unfiltered holiday energy. Blane and Coco exchange wildly on-brand presents, reminisce about Christmas traditions, and dive into the strange comfort of cult classics, horror fandom, and the magic of being a little bit weird during the holidays.

The episode quickly evolves into a deep (and hilarious) breakdown of the 1964 Rankin...