Episodes
Christian Bautista on Letting Go of Perfection, Fan Misconceptions, and His Funny Social Media Side
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Today’s guest is someone whose voice has been part of the soundtrack of the last two decades of OPM. He is one of the most recognizable romantic ball...
Keenan Te on Writing Bones, His Comfort Era, and the Side Fans Might Not Expect
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Music has a way of traveling further than we ever imagine — across cities, across oceans, and into very personal moments in people’s...
Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty on PARADISE S2, Apocalypse Fashion, and Their Quiet Strength
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 ...
Cross S2 Cast on Moral Gray Areas, Craziest Google Search, and Backstories That Deepen Season 2
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 ...
Arian S. Cartaya on Welcome to Derry, the Rich and Marge Dynamic, and THAT Iconic Improvised Moment
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 broug...
Bianca King on the Years No One Saw, Her Acting Comeback, and Her Dark Fangirl Side
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 ac...
Ben Kingsley and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on WONDER MAN, Its Universal Story, and Showing The Nerves
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 in...
Mikee Quintos on Encantadia, Juggling Thesis and Tapings, and Proving Her Doubters Wrong
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’...
Matilda Lawler On WELCOME TO DERRY Secrets, Dark Web Search History, & Who She Trusted Most On Set
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 emotion...
Caroline Elle Abrams on Her Iconic Stranger Things Episode, Secretive Sets, & How Nancy Inspired Her
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 c...
Stranger Things Cast on Bike Rides, Being Friends as Adults, and The Producers Scaring Them on Set
Here's a throwback to my interview with the cast of Stranger Things during Season 3. #strangerthings #sadiesink #noaschnapp
Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, & Jonathan Nolan on FALLOUT Season 2, Secrets, and Second Chances
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...
Sigourney Weaver, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, & Trinity Bliss on AVATAR & the Na’vi Visiting Earth
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. This week, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the cast of Avatar: Fire and Ash in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Huge thanks to 20th Century S...
Clara Stack on What If Pennywise Never Went To Derry, Help From Hawkins, and Dealing With Fear
Hello everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Our guest today has quickly become one of the most exciting young actors to watch. In IT: Welcome to Derry, she brings so much hear...
Jayda on Her Cinematic Pop Era, Project Loki, and How The Industry Broke Her Heart
Hello everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. I love talking and geeking out with Hollywood actors. That’s been a huge part of my journey. But musicians feel like home for me. The...
Lara Liwanag on Her Clutch “Physical: Asia” Moment, Pacquiao’s Exit, and Jang Eun-sil Friendship
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Our next guest is the definition of grit and determination. She’s a powerhouse athlete who competed at the highest level on Physical...
eaJ on Stage Instincts That Protect Him, Leaving His Career in Korea, & Manila’s Turning-Point Song
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Every now and then, you come across an artist whose music doesn’t just sound good, it feels real. Someone who doesn’t hide behind production or image...
Jason David Frank on being the Green Ranger, Power Rangers Movie Cameo, and Comic Con Safety
Hello everyone, and welcome to a special episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Three years ago, we lost an icon, a Ranger, and a good friend. This episode is especially meaningful because it features the very first time I ever...
Walter Jones on the Price of Integrity, What The Black Ranger Means to Him, & His Passion For Music
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to Once and Always a Fanboy. Today’s guest is more than a childhood hero — he’s someone I’ve had the honor of creating with. We’ve filmed fan projects together, traveled across the...
Tania Raymonde on playing Alex on LOST, Time Travel, and core memories on set
Tania Raymonde on playing Alex on LOST, Time Travel, and core memories on set. #TaniaRaymonde #Lost #LostTv
Jacqueline Scislowski on Life After Power Rangers, Her Autoimmune Struggles, and "Coming Home"
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. When she was first announced as the new Yellow Ranger for Power Rangers Beast Morphers at Power Morphicon, I actually ran into her b...
Any Name's Okay on Early Jam Sessions, How Fandom Shaped Their Music, and Celebrating 8 Years
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! You know, when I first saw this band on my feed, I was struck by how different they sounded from a lot of Gen Z bands out there. What really hooked m...
HILLARI on the Power of Stillness, her sold-out New York show, and trusting her Taste and Talent
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. Today we’re joined by a voice that’s been powerfully turning heads around the world. Born in Norway, she blends ...
Denise Laurel on PRINSESA NG CITY JAIL, her passion for Korean fan meets, and being bullied
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. Today is another great day, because I get to chat with one of my talented friends. She’s a remarkable actress, ...