Episodes
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton on Rewriting The Rules in APEX, and My Full Circle Moment with Charlize
Hello everyone, my name is Chris Cantada and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Today is a special one for me because I’m joined by two actors whose work I’ve followed and admired for years. Both are know...
ALLY on Her Global Era, the “Prim and Proper” Perception, and Thinking Beyond Numbers
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 y...
Good Kid on Creativity, Gaming Culture, and Their Most Human Album Yet
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. My guests today are part of a band that has quietly built one of the most passionate online fanbases in indie rock. Blending high en...
Ena Mori on Being Clueless, Ignoring the Noise, and Making Music That's Dope
Hello everyone! My name is Chris Cantada and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Today’s guest is a singer songwriter whose music has been making waves in the indie pop world. Her sound blends emotion, exp...
Anna Cathcart & Sang Heon Lee on XO, Kitty, Surviving a Reality Show, and Quiet Moments That Matter
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 m...
Daredevil: Born Again Visual Storytelling, Matt Murdock's Unexpected Side, & Who's The Worst Seatmate
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 s...
Kathryn Newton and Shawn Hatosy on Expanding the Lore of READY OR NOT & Traditions Worth Killing For
Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! My guests today are two incredible actors joining the chaotic and twisted world of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Genre fans will definitely recognize her ...
Flashback Force Clips: Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Ryan Coogler and more!
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, ...
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...