Hello everyone, and welcome to a special episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Here's a throwback to my interview with the cast of Stranger Things during Season 3.
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!
00:00 Preview
00:45 Intro Ella and Kyle
00:53 Lucy and Ghoul Dynamic
01:51 Hank's secrets
03:00 Who deserves a second chance?
04:23 Lucy and Hank's relationship in season 2
06:04 Vault or Wasteland life
07:31 New Vegas
08:20 Ruthlessness
09:22 Guest stars
10:29 Details
11:23 Fallout-y thing that happened behind the scenes
11:54 Who deserves a second chance?
13:09 Vault or Wasteland life
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 Studios for the opportunity.
If you know me, you know that one of these actors was instrumental in shaping my love for movies—and of course, I’m talking about the icon herself, Sigourney Weaver.
Fangirls and fanboys, please welcome Sigourney Weaver, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, and Trinity Bliss of Avatar: Fire and Ash
00:00 Preview
00:40 Intro with Sigourney
00:47 What Kiri has learned about love
02:24 Most free experience as an actor
05:36 If Kiri went to Earth
06:32 Fanboying over Sigourney Weaver
06:58 Intro with Jack, Bailey, and Trinity
07:11 Triggers that helped you become fully Na'vi
08:41 How Spider sees himself within the Sully Family
09:45 If the Na'vi went to Earth
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 heart, fear, courage, and emotion to her character that you’d think she’s been acting for decades.
As someone who loves the IT franchise, I’ve been really looking forward to having her on the show, and I cannot wait to hear her stories.
Fangirls and fanboys… Clara Stack!
00:00 Preview
00:34 Intro
01:05 Types of fear
02:49 Acting out fear vs. Real life
04:09 Who would Lilly ask for help from another franchise
04:55 Fan theories
05:47 Bill as Pennywise
06:32 Behind the scenes moment
07:38 Kids and Adults
08:59 Madeleine Stowe
10:17 If Pennywise never went to Derry
11:02 Easiest and hardest scene
12:49 Rich's death
14:26 Scream queen
15:46 Final words
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. There’s something about talking to them that taps right back into my fanboy DNA. And today’s guest? Her songs, from Action to Bida, reminded me just how powerful OPM storytelling still is.
She’s an artist who’s growing, evolving, and carving out her own lane one fearless release at a time. With her new single Babala on the way and a whole new spotlight in front of the camera with Project Loki, I can’t wait to dive into her stories.
Fangirls and fanboys, please welcome… Jayda!
00:00 Preview
00:37 Intro
01:40 Family business
03:23 Writing with technology
04:27 The Yard
05:20 Protecting yourself creative instinct
07:58 Fangirling over
10:06 Has being a fan help you become a better artist
13:08 Cinematic Pop Era
14:27 Opposite genre
17:59 Haunting in a good way
18:39 Babala
20:55 Project Loki
24:21 What you can handle now in the industry
28:32 Suitcase
31:11 Final Words
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: Asia, and fans have already dubbed her the ‘Clutch Queen’ for her moments of pure Pinay grit. Today, I’m so excited because I’ll get to hear her stores, from intense challenges on an international stage to the mindset that helped her push through it all. Fangirls and fanboys, Lara Liwanag.
00:00 Preview
00:52 Intro
01:30 Pacman
03:52 Clutch Queen
09:25 Elimination
12:02 Relationship with other countries
13:19 Friendship with Eun-sil
19:45 Fangirling over
20:30 What did you learn about yourself
21:57 Pinay Grit in normal life
23:22 A future that you didn't see coming
26:38 What you want young Filipinas to take from your journey
27:27 Final words
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, but turns every song into a window into where they are in life. That’s what I love about today’s guest. His sound bends genres, but the emotion always hits dead center.
We were actually supposed to do this interview over Zoom a few weeks back, but because the universe sometimes gives me a little pat on the back, I got lucky and we get to do this one face-to-face. Fangirls and fanboys, please welcome eaJ!
00:00 Preview
00:53 Intro
01:44 High Register
04:11 Hook or Lyrics
05:28 Songwriting Archeology
06:38 iPhone Song Vault
08:27 Ankle Injury
10:10 Turning point song in Manila
11:03 Stage Instinct
13:47 From studio to the show
14:37 Fanboying over
15:57 Guitar Hero
18:14 Fans giving you strength
21:45 Ending his career in Korea
25:02 Final words
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 hung out with Jason. Back in 2017, he was so generous with his time and energy, and he gave me this interview that I’ve always treasured.
So for those who haven’t seen it yet, and for those who want to remember him with us, here’s a throwback.
Fangirls and fanboys… my friend, Jason David Frank
00:00 Being the Green Ranger
02:04 Being Lord Drakkon
02:54 Power Rangers Movie Cameo
04:50 Phoenix Comic Con
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 world for conventions in places like Jakarta, Manila, and Los Angeles, and I’ve seen firsthand how much heart he brings to his fans. The original Black Ranger, actor, martial artist, dancer, and now music artist — Fangirls and fanboys, Walter Jones aka Tre Emanuel!
00:00 Preview
00:43 Intro
02:02 Being part of the fan community
03:35 Once and Always
06:23 Power Rangers in the age of streaming
08:48 What Zack means to you
11:47 Memories from traveling around the world
13:54 Leaving Power Rangers
16:07 Music
22:49 Separating Walter Jones and Tre Emanuel
25:02 Fanboying over
26:44 New Movie
28:17 Would young Walter be proud of who he became
29:35 Final Words
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 by total coincidence because we were staying on the same floor at the hotel! And just a few days later, I got to interview her for the first time for my channel.
Then fast forward a bit — during Beast Morphers season two, Hasbro reached out and I got to chat with her again, this time alongside her castmates. And now, here we are — interview number three — but this time, it’s not about morphing or monsters. It’s about a brand-new chapter in her life.
She’s gone from actress and superhero to author — with her new journaling book Coming Home Journal, which helps people reconnect with themselves in the most personal and mindful way.
So let’s catch up and talk about everything that’s happened since the Grid Battleforce days — Fangirls and fanboys, Jacqueline Scislowski!
To order your copy, go to www.ComingHomeJournal.com!
00:00 Preview
00:43 Intro
03:06 First time practicing your morph
05:10 Something unplanned that made the scene better
06:16 New Zealand
09:12 The moment you decided to take a break from acting
12:35 Autoimmune struggles
14:00 Back to school experience
15:15 What lead to Coming Home Journal
20:33 What is Coming Home Journal about
23:02 Fangirling over
25:30 What would Power Rangers be Journaling about
27:21 What about self-compassion you wished you knew earlier
30:13 Reconnecting with fans
32:27 Final Words
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 me was the dynamic between their voices — that unique blend of male and female tones that just clicks.
It took a while for our schedules to finally line up, but it did. So now, me and everyone here at The Pod Network are so thrilled to have them with us today.
Fangirls and fanboys, Renzo and Sofia of Any Name’s Okay!
00:00 Preview
00:37 Intro
01:29 The beginning
04:25 First jam session
06:52 New genre to explore
10:30 Decision to have two singers
13:02 I call bullshit!
17:05 Key sweet spot
19:44 Late reaction to a song
23:06 When the crowd sings back at you
26:21AD
27:16 Fanboy/Fangirl
30:16 How being a fan makes you a better artist
33:48 Hard times
37:29 What would make your 2017 brains explode
43:07 Final Words
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 Nordic cool with Manila warmth, crafting songs that feel like late-night confessions wrapped in soulful pop and R&B. She’s fresh off a sold-out show in New York, about to light up the stage here in Manila, and her new single I’m Still is already earning praise for its calm-but-fearless vibe. Please welcome an artist who proves that stillness can carry the same charge as a roaring crowd.
Fangirls and fanboys, HILLARI.
00:00 Preview
00:35 Intro
01:13 Norwegian and Filipino roots
02:15 The artist I was becoming
03:22 Stillness as a bold move
05:30 Career as a roadtrip
06:39 Setbacks you needed to have
08:09 New album in the works
09:29 Keeping the HILLARI DNA alive
10:44 Planned or Happy Accidents
11:14 Sold out New York show
13:48 Rituals
14:49 Emotional center of your Manila show
15:31 Fangirling over
16:44 Writing or performing
17:46 Hardest thing to figure out
18:49 Alternate timeline
19:31 Final words
19:59 AD
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!
I got the amazing opportunity to talk to the two lead actors from one of my favorite Netflix shows: Nobody Wants This. Watching Season 1 when it first dropped really reminded me of how great writing and undeniable chemistry can make a show feel timeless. And having two actors who defined that golden era of TV show us they’ve still got it, now that was something truly special.
It was so special getting the chance to speak to these two for Season 2!
Fangirls and fanboys, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody!
00:00 Preview
00:21 Intro
00:37 Humans overcomplicate things
01:28 Understanding who Noah could become by Season 2
02:07 A setback that turned out better than expected
03:37 Tough Love they'd give Noah and Joanne
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
You know her voice the moment you hear it... gritty, emotional, and impossible to forget. She first wowed the country on Tawag ng Tanghalan and now she’s dropping her first full album, Lab Songs ng mga Tanga, a project that shows just how much she owns her sound. I’m excited to dig into the stories, the risks, and the writing sessions behind the music.
Fangirls and Fanboys, Janine Berdin!
00:00 Preview
00:47 Intro
01:28 When did you find out you wanted to make your own music?
06:15 From releasing singles, to now a full-length album
08:04 Happy accidents or map out every detail?
10:31 A gamble that didn't pay off at first
14:01 Tattoos
18:36 AD
19:30 Other genres that creep into your music
21:04 Writing or performing
23:28 What are you currently fangirling over
26:05 Music like a video game
27:28 Sponge Cola collaboration
30:16 Song that hits different
31:49 Final words
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy, with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
Growing up with the Tron franchise, I was thrilled to hear about TRON: ARES. And getting the chance to speak with one of its lead stars was such an incredible experience. I had an amazing time during our conversation and can’t wait for you to watch it!
Fangirls and fanboys, GRETA LEE!
00:00 Preview
00:40 Balancing Imagination and Scale
02:24 Who she would pull from the Grid for 29 mins
03:11 Nine Inch Nails
04:46 Tron Fandom
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy, with me your host Chris Cantada Force!
When I first watched KPop Demon Hunters, I didn’t expect to fall this hard. Not just for the music, but for how much heart this story had. So to get to talk to the people who brought that sound, spirit, and soul to life… feels really special.
Fangirls and fanboys, here are EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, AND REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X, and the film’s director, Chris Appelhans.
00:00 Preview
00:56 Intro
01:16 Difference between HUNTR/X and Solo Artistry
03:03 Weakness becomes strength
06:38 Pep talk before the TONIGHT SHOW
07:24 Sealing the Honmoon at the club
08:26 Fearless and Undefined... playing FORTNITE
10:14 Music and Dialogue
12:48 Easiest and most difficult scene
16:12 TWICE
17:47 Fearless and Undefined (Chris Appelhans)
19:37 AD
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me, your host Chris Cantada Force.
She’s been in the industry for more than a decade, and has been singing with a voice that can break your heart and heal it in the same verse. Her music has traveled from intimate café corners to massive festival stages across Asia, and her storytelling only keeps getting deeper. Whether you first heard her on Human Eyes or discovered her through Befriending My Tears, you know you’re in for something special.
Fangirls and fanboys, Clara Benin!
00:00 Preview
00:33 Intro
01:22 Early years at MINT College
03:59 Other genres people might not know you like
05:42 Clara's father
08:22 Intimate shows or Festivals
09:22 Performing with a 30-piece Orchestra
11:40 Warnings to Younger Self
13:29 Fangirling over
14:02 AD
15:11 Tattoos
20:08 Unlearning
23:25 Writing or Performing
24:31 Fears when you were starting out
25:58 Song that hits different when you reminisce
27:34 Final Words
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
I’m really excited about today’s guests. I first met them at the 2024 Spotify Wrapped dinner, where we were all being recognized with awards that night. By chance, we ended up at the same area of this long table, and my very first impression of them wasn’t even about the music. It was how genuinely kind and friendly they were.
Since then, I’ve been wanting to have them on the show, and I’m so glad we finally made it happen, especially at such an exciting time. They just dropped their brand-new single ‘Headlines’ and are only a few weeks away from their very first solo concert. Fangirls and fanboys, BGYO!
00:00 Preview
00:45 Intro
01:52 Individual Influences
05:37 Debut Memories
07:49 Learning Curve During The Beginning
10:32 Inspiration from Aces
12:20 Lessons from Star Hunt Academy
14:01 Performing Internationally
18:08 First Solo Concert
24:45 AD
25:54 Fanboy Moments
28:43 Fan Mentality
30:15 What Has Changed And What Has Stayed The Same
32:04 BGYO Song That Represents You
33:53 Future Goals
35:32 Final Words
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me, your host, Chris Cantada Force.
I was lucky enough to watch the entire second season of GEN V ahead of its release. The storytelling is razor-sharp, the twists are deliciously shocking, and the character arcs are so rich that you find yourself rooting for everyone in ways you didn’t expect.
That’s why I’m so thankful to Prime Video for giving me the chance to sit down with three of the incredible cast members to talk all things Gen V. Fangirls and fanboys, here's my conversation with Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, and Derek Luh!
00:00 Preview
00:24 Intro
01:54 Knowing what Marie's arc would look like
02:34 "My Jordan would react differently than your Jordan..."
04:14 "Hello No" Superpowers
05:19 Would they let go of their powers
05:54 What fans would be surprised to know behind the scenes
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
You know, one of the best parts of being a fan is when the people you once looked up to actually become part of your life. That’s exactly what happened with today’s guest. I first knew him as Koda, the Blue Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Charge. And like so many of us, I was just a fan. But since then, he’s gone from Ranger to starring in Hollywood films like Bullet Train, and leading films in Indonesia. I’m lucky enough to call him a friend, and now he’s here in Manila, filming his latest movie Shadow Transit, which makes me extra happy, because it means we finally get to sit down face-to-face after such a long time. Fangirls and fanboys, Yoshi Sudarso.
00:00 Preview
00:49 Intro
02:20 Power Rangers journey began in a music video shoot
06:36 Fan and Actor reaction to booking Koda
10:25 Bond with castmates
13:58 THAT Power Morphicon Moment
26:05 Differences shooting in Hollywood and Asia
34:03 K-Pop Demon Hunters
39:03 Digimon
42:10 Actors in Hollywood that inspired you
49:47 What do you hope people say about you 5-10 years from now
53:56 Final words