Series Episodes

Hi everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

My guest today is someone who has built an incredible career in front of the camera and behind the scenes, and now gets to show us a completely different side of herself as Bobby in Lioness. She’s an actress, a producer, and someone who has kept evolving while staying true to who she is. I’m going to try my best to keep my fanboying in check because I absolutely love her character and this show, but I make...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!

Today, I’m joined by the stars of HBO Max's LANTERNS, the DC series following Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a mystery on Earth. We talk about what makes Hal’s fearlessness such an important part of his character, how Aaron approached making John Stewart feel authentic, and what these two characters bring out in each other.

Fangirls and fanboys, Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre!

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Hello everyone! Here's a throwback episode packed with fun games, plenty of laughs, and a few fanboy moments I still can't believe happened. The cast put their Avatar: The Last Airbender knowledge to the test, guessed castmates from close up photos, matched memorable quotes, and even assigned bending elements to each other. Fangirls and fanboys, Ken Leung and Elizabeth Yu from Avatar: The Last Airbender Season One.

#AvatarTheLastAirbender #Avatar #Netflix

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Today, we're diving into Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the bold new chapter in The Big Bang Theory universe, with the incredible cast and creators behind the series. We talk about reluctant heroes, bringing beloved supporting characters into the spotlight, and why staying true to who they are became the heart of this adventure.

Fangirls and fanboys, Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie, Chuck...

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! To celebrate the return of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, I wanted to do something a little different from the usual junket interview. Instead of a traditional Q&A, we put the cast through two fan-inspired games: Truth or Flame, where they tested their memory of Season 1, and "Who's Most Likely To," where they reveal how much they know about each other.

Fangirls and Fanboys, Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Kata...

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Today is a special one because this marks my very first official HBO Max junket, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to kick things off. We're heading back to Westeros as I chat with two of the stars of House of the Dragon. We talk about Daemon and Rhaenyra's evolution over three seasons, the weight of power and identity, and even have some fun imagining what would happen if they traded places with other character...

Here's a throwback to my interview with Hurley himself, Jorge Garcia from LOST.

#JorgeGarcia #Lost #LostTV

Hi everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Not Suitable for Work is a show about ambition, uncertainty, friendship, and trying to figure life out when nobody really knows what they're doing. So today, I'm joined by the incredible cast behind the series.

Fangirls and fanboys, please welcome Avantika Vandanapu, Ella Hunt, Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, and Will Angus!

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00:40 Avantika and Ella Intro
00:53 Abby's Confidence vs Experien...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

My guest today is an actress whose performance as Becka in The Testaments is something that really stayed with me. Coming from a background in theater and Broadway, I thought it was really fascinating hearing her talk about learning to trade projection for subtlety as a performer. We dove into The Testaments, her acting journey, and some thoughtful conversations about loneliness, identity, and everythin...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

My guest today is an actress a lot of people are talking about right now because of her performance as Eunice in Beef Season 2. What I really loved is how much she’s able to communicate in such subtle and controlled ways, and it makes her such an interesting character to watch throughout the season. I'm so happy that she said yes to be on the show today, and I'm really excited to dive into Beef, her act...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris Cantada and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Today’s guest is part of a new generation of Asian artists redefining what it means to be global. She began her journey at a young age, training in South Korea before emerging as one of Thailand’s most exciting pop voices. Over the years, she has expanded beyond music into acting, while also continuing to evolve her artistry through collaborations across borders and cultures.

Now, at just 22, she...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris Cantada and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Today we are jumping back into the world of XO, Kitty, a show that has given us romance, chaos, and plenty of moments that make us reflect on love and growing up. Over the past two seasons, fans have really connected with these characters and the journey they have been on, and this new chapter continues to explore all the messy and meaningful parts of relationships and self discovery. I am excit...

Hello everyone! My name is Chris Cantada and here’s another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Today I’m joined by two of the creative minds behind Daredevil: Born Again.
He is the showrunner and executive producer of the series, and previously worked on The Punisher, bringing a grounded, character-driven approach to this new chapter of Matt Murdock’s story.

The other is an executive producer at Marvel Studios and former Marvel Comics editor who helped shape the modern Marvel universe and co...

For anyone new to the podcast, I’ve actually been doing interviews since 2015 on my first channel, Chris Cantada Force. In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite clips from back then. Some of you might have seen them, and some of you might be discovering them for the first time.

Featuring:

Tom Holland
Chris Evans
Jason Momoa
Chris Hemsworth
Keanu Reeves
Carrie-Anne Moss
Ryan Coogler
Shawn Levy
Zack Snyder
Manny Jacinto
Mark Wahlberg
and Ludi Lin!

#ToHolland #ChrisEvans #JasonMomoa

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!

Paradise was easily one of my favorite shows last year. So when Season 2 was announced, I was already locked in.

This time, we are diving into a brand new chapter with two incredible new cast members. We talk about building characters in a broken world, stepping into an already established universe, and the emotional weight of this season.

Fangirl and fanboys, Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty.

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Hello everyone! My name is Chris, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Season one was about catching a monster. Season two asks a deeper question… what if the person doing the killing believes they are right? This season, the world of Cross becomes more personal, more layered, and far more dangerous.

Today, I am joined by the cast and creator of Cross Season 2 to talk about moral gray areas, hidden backstories, and the deeper emotional stakes behind this story.

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Hello everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome back to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Our guest today played one of the most beloved and emotionally impactful characters in IT: Welcome to Derry. As Rich, he brought so much heart, humor, and bravery to the series. The kind of performance that sneaks up on you and then completely wrecks you when it matters most. His journey this season gave us some of the show’s most unforgettable moments, and it’s a performance that fans are still t...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

My guest today is someone I’ve known in the industry for a long time. First as a fan, and eventually as a collaborator. She’s an actress who has spent most of her life performing, creating, and evolving both on and off screen.

After a five year chapter in Australia that reshaped her life, she’s returned to Manila to reconnect with a creative part of herself that never truly disappeared. Today, we’re t...

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt world of Marvel Television’s Wonder Man! I had the absolute honor of chatting with Sir Ben Kingsley and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, two incredible actors bringing layers, laughs, and heart to this story about chasing dreams and friendship.

Wonder Man now streaming on Disney+!

#WonderMan #Marvel #benkingsley

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00:35 Intro
00:48 Showing the nerves
01:49 Trevor
03:21 Ambition and Dreams
04:39 Unive...

Hi everyone! My name is Chris, and welcome to Once and Always a Fanboy.

Every now and then, someone pops up on your feed doing something so unexpected that it makes you stop scrolling. For me, that moment was a reel of today’s guest, walking across the stage, graduating with a degree in Architecture… while being a full-time actress, singer, performer, and one of GMA’s brightest stars.

And that hit me hard, because I’ve always believed people are only limited by what they think they can achieve...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

My guest today is from one of my favorite shows of 2025, IT Welcome to Derry. She plays a character who quietly becomes the emotional backbone of the series. What starts as a story about fitting in turns into something much darker, braver, and way more important to the IT mythology than anyone expected. And she sells every turn with a performance that feels honest and lived in.

Fangirls and fanboys, M...

Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to Season 2 of Once and Always a Fanboy!

Joining us today is a rising star you all need to know. She’s the actress who brought Tina Turnbow to life in Stranger Things Season 5, a character who’s been hinted at in the past but only in name… until now. And yes, she’s the reason we all laughed, gasped, and couldn’t stop talking about that unforgettable viral scene. What a perfect way to start the year. Fangirls and fanboys, Caroline Elle Abrams!

#Stran...

Here's a throwback to my interview with the cast of Stranger Things during Season 3.

#strangerthings #sadiesink #noaschnapp

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!

A few weeks ago, I had the honor and pleasure to interview the cast and showrunner of Prime Video's Fallout Season 2 in Tokyo, Japan! Thank you so much to Prime Video for this amazing opportunity!

Fangirls and fanboys, here's Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, and Jonathan Nolan!

#Fallout #EllaPurnell #KyleMacLachlan

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00:45 Intro Ella and Kyle
00:53 Lucy and Ghoul Dynamic
01:51 Hank's secrets
03:00 Who deserve...