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

Today, we’re diving into the world of Marvel’s VisionQuest, the latest chapter in Vision’s journey, with the man bringing Ultron back to life and the series' showrunner.

Fangirls and fanboys, James Spader and Terry Matalas!

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

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the people behind a film that caught me off guard in the best way. What initially seemed like a monster thriller turned out to be a surprisingly moving story about the complicated emotions we carry with us.

Thank you to 20th Century Studios for making this interview possible!

Fangirls and fanboys, Austin Abrams and Brian Duffield of Whalefall!

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00:27 Intro

00:36 Difficult Emotions

01:51 The Human Story

03:33 What You Can't Prepare For

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

My guests today are from a show based on one of Stephen King’s most beloved novels, Carrie. And with Mike Flanagan at the helm, you know you’re in for a beautiful and haunting retelling of this iconic story.

And for the first time ever, someone actually crashed one of my interviews. And let’s just say, I definitely wasn’t expecting who walked in. A memorable Fanboy moment for sure.

Fangirls and fanboys, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Alison Thornton, Josie Totah, and with a surprise appearance, Mike Flanagan himself!

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00:33 Intro

00:43 Carrie Discovering Her World

01:25 Margaret on Letting Go

02:18 Confusing Your Body

03:36 Short Hand

04:48 What Grayle Sees In Carrie

05:58 Miss Dejarden's History

07:18 Wild Imaginations

08:55 Mike Enters

10:22 Mike's Empathy

11:52 AD

12:11 Chris' Real Identity

13:15 If Tina Wants To Belong

13:44 What's Not On The Page

14:56 Research Rabbit Hole

15:41 Short Hand

17:12 Body First, Mind Later

18:20 Difference Between Chris and Tina

19:26 Sterling Point

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

My guests today are the stars of the new Netflix film Animals, a gripping thriller about family, fear, and just how far people can go when their lives start falling apart. And I have to say, this is one of those interviews I’ve been dreaming of doing since I started this show.

Fangirls and fanboys... Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Adriana Paz, and Luis Gerardo Méndez!

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00:49 Intro

00:57 Directing and Acting

03:38 Actor's Secrets

05:03 Reality of Fear and Distress

08:01 Fanboying

08:46 AD

09:06 Instinct

11:00 Letting Go

12:41 What's Important

15:00 Ben as a Leader

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

My guests today are members a rock band from San Antonio, Texas, who started out as a completely unserious side project before turning into a band that has built a massive following online. After the success of songs like “Seventh Heaven,” they’re back with their brand-new album, THIS MIGHT BE USEFUL, which explores the different kinds of pressure that come with growing up and building a life around music. And now, they’re taking that album on the road with their North American tour.

Fangirls and fanboys, Keanu and Christian from INOHA!

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00:52 Intro

01:35 Who was INOHA created for

03:13 When it became serious

05:13 When the band gets stuck

07:12 Pressure

09:05 Taking the album on the road

12:04 Fanboy

15:21 San Antonio

17:39 Braver

20:03 What they never want to lose

22:01 Fanboy Side Quest

23:58 Final words

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

Today, I'm joined by one of the Filipino bands I've been really excited to talk to, especially with a brand new album on the way. We're going to explore their origins, how they've grown over the years, and what we can expect from Realidad their upcoming album.

Fangirls and fanboys... Jim, Coey, and Aci of HEY JUNE!

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00:43 Intro

01:19 Velvet Underground

02:31 Unofficial Roles

04:58 Lasik

08:04 Perfection

10:12 Being Fans

12:31 Weakness

14:02 Growing Up

15:58 “What If” Business

17:23 What You Bring On Tour

18:46 Gamble

23:23 Success

24:54 Magazine

26:54 Take Away

28:33 Fanboy Side Quest

32:46 Final Words

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

Today, I'm joined by a new artist who's bringing a very familiar sound back into the mainstream. With her pop punk influenced music, she is quickly carving out her own identity, and she has even more music on the way. I'm so excited to hear more about her process, her craft, and what she wants to say through her music.

Fangirls and fanboys, RAMONA!

00:00 Preview

00:45 Intro

01:35 A Part Of RAMONA Only Seen In Music

06:26 Waiting Five Years

11:59 Three For Three

13:12 How You Communicate With Musicians

18:36 What If You Knew How To Play An Instrument

21:57 Acting Or Singing

28:26 Disappointing Fans

30:18 Being A Fangirl

35:58 Quality Over Quantity

38:53 Rushing

40:25 BTS

43:24 Fanboy Side Quest

49:34 Final Words

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 no promises.

Fangirls and fanboys, Jill Wagner!

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00:51 Intro

01:34 What LIONESS Can’t Afford to Lose

03:31 Does Producing Change How You Act

05:39 When the Cast Becomes Family

07:38 The LIONESS Scene She’d Show Her Younger Self

10:14 What Bobby Has Taught Her About Strength

12:25 Why Her Biggest Fangirl Moments Aren’t With Celebrities

14:15 The Wipeout Audition in Her Grandmother’s Basement

16:50 Stuck in a Cabin With Bobby, Kate, and Janie

17:28 Looking Back at a Career She Never Planned

20:35 Why Jill Wagner Calls Herself a “Worker Bee”

22:37 The Military Path She Never Took

24:02 Fanboy Side Quest

29:57 Final Words

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

She first made her mark as one half of the beloved duo Leanne & Naara, and has since established herself as a solo artist, most recently putting her own spin on the classic “Babaero.” And music isn't the only way she expresses herself. She's also an actor and theater performer, bringing another side of her artistry that some of you may still be discovering for yourselves.

Fangirls and Fanboys, Leanne!

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00:39 Intro

01:29 Babaero

02:55 Leanne & Naara

04:22 Naara’s Influence

06:07 What Makes A Song Good

07:16 Acting

08:41 Braver

09:35 Romantic Idea Of Music

11:03 Being A Fangirl

12:33 Songwriting

14:12 Didn’t Go The Way You Wanted

16:19 Perfectionist

18:56 Armor

20:19 Work Is Fun

22:04 Fanboy Side Quest

26:16 Final Words

Hi everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. My guest today is a legendary Filipino drummer who has spent more than three decades making music with iconic bands like TEETH and Sandwich. But these days, he is also known for his passion for food, traveling across the Philippines to discover hidden culinary gems and sharing those discoveries with a whole new generation of fans. And with TEETH celebrating the vinyl release of their landmark debut album and hitting the road once again, we're talking music, food, life on the road, and what it's like to keep finding new things to be passionate about.

Fangirls and fanboys, Mike Dizon!

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00:39 Intro

02:17 Food and Music

03:37 Passion for food since the beginning

04:47 Ninja Recording

06:10 Instinct for food

08:09 When you change your mind

09:30 Underrated food destination

10:46 Being the regular customer

12:20 A better content creator

14:03 Looking back at TEETH

15:35 Musicians today

17:53 Drum gear

20:36 Song you’ve played a thousand times

21:29 Tour life

22:48 Right people to make music with

24:26 Fanboying over Raymund Marasigan

26:22 Fanboy Side Quest

29:06 Final Words

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

Today's guests have carved out a sound that's uniquely their own, blending classical influences with indie pop, jazz, and cinematic storytelling. Their music feels honest and beautifully unpredictable, and with the release of their upcoming debut album Nocturne, they're entering an exciting new chapter as artists. I'm looking forward to talking not just about the music they make, but also the creative process, the sibling dynamics, and the things they're fans of outside the studio.

Fangirls and fanboys, Will and Olivia of Wasia Project!

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00:50 Intro

01:52 Their Childhood Performances

02:48 The Coffee Cup Argument

03:52 The Beauty of Imperfection

06:02 When Creative Differences Make Better Songs

08:32 The Musical Rules They Had to Unlearn

11:05 Making Nocturne

13:40 What They're Fanboying Over

15:30 Hearing the Music in Their Heads

17:27 Writing to Understand Feelings

18:51 Are They Braver Now?

22:13 The 3 AM Sibling Texts

23:29 The Wrong WhatsApp Message

24:22 What “Wasia” Really Means

25:57 Why They Never Wanted a Plan B

27:30 What They Don't Care About Anymore

28:56 Play It, Skip It, Workshop It

31:11 Final Words

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!

Stream new episodes of LANTERNS every Monday only on HBO Max PH!

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.

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Original films like The End of Oak Street don't come around often, and this one completely drew me in with both its incredible spectacle and the deeply human story at its core. I got the chance to sit down with the film's director and producer, and I have to admit, the Lostie in me was fanboying hard. Fangirls and fanboys, David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams!

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00:37 Intro

00:45 J.J. Abrams on Why The End of Oak Street Works

02:01 David Robert Mitchell on Embracing Uncertainty

03:13 What They Learned From Each Other

04:46 A Fanboy Moment with J.J. Abrams

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Some artists write songs you listen to. Others write songs that quietly become part of your life. Our guest today has built a catalog filled with music that people return to during both the biggest moments and the quietest ones. Today, we're diving into the creative mind behind those songs and the passions that inspire her away from the spotlight.

Fangirls and fanboys, Syd Hartha!

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00:41 Intro

01:15 Sofar Manila

02:15 What are you not chasing anymore?

03:27 Braver on stage

05:05 Syd without a guitar

06:35 When you’re stuck writing

07:27 Songwriting rule

08:54 Chorus or second verse?

09:44 Melody or title?

10:44 Life outside of music

11:43 When people find comfort in your songs

13:48 Creative partners

14:46 Making peace with the artist you were

16:41 Song that feels the most like you

17:25 Fangirl Rapid Fire

22:13 Final Words

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 Lorre, Bill Prady, and Zak Penn.

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00:44 Intro

00:54 Stuart's Safe Place

01:39 Denise Takes the Lead

02:15 What Could Never Change

02:59 Spotting an Evil Stuart

03:48 Why Stuart, Denise, Bert & Barry?

04:28 Becoming Real Heroes

06:18 Bert's Secret Superpower

06:57 Barry Steps Out of Sheldon's Shadow

07:37 Fighting Like Bert & Barry

08:38 Switching Personalities

09:13 Why These Four Worked

10:35 Why Stuart Was the Right Hero

11:24 From Fans to Heroes

12:30 Finding the Right Balance

13:10 Why Not New Characters?

Catch new episodes of Stuart Fails To Save the Universe only on HBO Max!

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

Today, we're joined by one of P-pop's newest girl groups as they celebrate the release of their debut album. DNA has been carving out their own identity through powerful harmonies, and a fresh energy that's uniquely their own. We'll be talking about their journey, the stories behind the album, and what it means to create music as a family.

Fangirls and fanboys, Ezri, Julia, and Tasha of DNA!

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00:44 Intro

01:27 From Separate Paths to One Dream

02:53 The Lesson Family Taught Them Before Fame

04:41 How They Hope Fans Will Describe DNA

05:36 Why Their Differences Make DNA Stronger

07:36 How Three Sisters Lift Each Other Up

08:35 What Their Debut Album Says About DNA

10:33 The Creative Process Behind DNA's Sound

12:58 Did Their First Album Teach Them More About Music or Each Other?

15:25 What DNA Is Currently Obsessed With

19:56 How Fandom Shaped DNA

23:25 The Advice They Chose Not to Follow

24:36 "We Fight Like Individuals, But Recover Like a Family"

26:33 Watching Each Other Blossom

30:09 DNA Test

34:35 Final Words

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

Today we're celebrating one of the most influential bands of the OPM alternative scene as they reunite not just to revisit the songs that shaped a generation, but to share a new chapter with new music. We'll be talking about the journey from the 90s to today, the stories behind the reunion, and what they've discovered about themselves after decades of making music.

Fangirls and fanboys, Barbie, Wendell, Rommel, and Kakoy of Barbie's Cradle!

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00:35 Intro

01:20 When OPM Felt Different

02:56 The CD Era vs Streaming

07:26 More Than a Reunion

08:13 Kakoy on Finishing an Unfinished Chapter

11:57 Wendell's Signature Sound

14:03 Rommel on the Struggles Fans Never Saw

18:49 Barbie on the Magic of Barbie's Cradle

21:57 Turning Off to Tune In

23:45 Their Most Underrated Songs

24:53 Choosing Authenticity

28:28 Final Words

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

Today's guest has a gift for turning deeply personal emotions into songs that resonate with so many listeners. From the breakout success of Ako Naman Muna to the journey behind Panahon, she's continued to grow not just as a songwriter, but as an artist who's become even more confident in her own voice.

Fangirls and fanboys, Angela Ken!

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00:39 Intro

01:14 Cavite

04:37 Kalye Playlists

06:04 Truth

09:10 Being Braver

11:27 Collaborators

13:35 Fangirling Over

18:23 Rough Edges

22:00 Advice You Ignored

23:53 What You Got Wrong

25:35 Final Words

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 (Katara), Ian Ousley (Sokka), Miyako (Toph), Dallas Liu (Zuko), and Elizabeth Yu (Azula)!

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00:28 Truth or Flame with Dallas and Elizabeth

03:53 "Who's most likely to?" with Gordon, Ian, Miyako, and Kiawentiio

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 characters in Westeros.

Fangirls and fanboys, Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy!

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00:27 Intro

00:36 Rhaenyra's Identity

01:50 Daemon's Ambition

03:14 Westeros Character Swap

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

Today’s guest is a singer, songwriter, performer, and artist whose career has constantly evolved across genres and stages. From theater productions, to General Luna, to her solo work that blends rock, jazz, and classical influences, she’s built a career defined by reinvention and creative freedom. And as a fellow musician, I feel like there’s a lot we can get into about artistry, performance, songwriting, and surviving different eras of the industry.

Fangirls and fanboys, Nicole Asensio.

00:00 Preview

00:51 Intro

02:07 Growing “New Skin”

06:01 Scariest Stage

08:11 Overthinking

10:01 Music Eras

13:13 A performance that went wrong

15:44 Courage

19:23 Fangirling Over

21:09 Songwriting

23:19 General Luna

25:26 Misconceptions

26:55 Emulating Artists

29:49 Final Words

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!

00:00 Preview00:40 Avantika and Ella Intro00:53 Abby's Confidence vs Experience02:09 AJ and Embracing the Unexpected03:49 Horror Movie Survival Guide05:25 Nicholas, Jack, and Will Intro05:35 Kel's Fear of Living the Wrong Life06:30 Josh and the Weight of Privilege07:29 Davis and the Effort of Love08:21 Horror Movie Survival Guide08:45 New York as a Character09:23 Modern Ambition10:00 Great Collaborators

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 everything in between.

Fangirls and fanboys, Mattea Conforti.

00:00 Preview00:42 Intro00:52 Coming from Broadway02:29 Becka's Loneliness03:37 Reality TV04:16 Switching Places05:17 Audience Reaction06:24 Performance Detail07:29 Entering Gilead as a Storyteller

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

Today’s episode is a special one for me. Before the interviews, before the podcast, before the spandex even, I was part of a band that would go on to become one of the most enduring names in Filipino music. For more than two decades, this band has created songs that many of you grew up with and continue to discover even today.

This conversation is unique because I’m not just speaking to any artist or band. I’m speaking to people I once shared a stage with, a rehearsal room at Future Star in Katipunan, and a very meaningful chapter of my life.

Fangirls and fanboys, Sponge Cola.00:00 Preview

00:54 Intro

02:34 Improvements throughout the years

07:45 What you guys do to discover new things about each other

11:13 Ted joining Sponge Cola

16:04 Staying true to your sound

20:12 What success looks like

21:43 New album feels like the first album

24:45 Super power

28:40 Longevity

31:38 Creative differences

35:06 Fanboying over

36:54 Did the band almost break up

39:38 Sponge Cola song that defines the band

47:16 Challenges

55:53 Final words

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 acting journey, and some thoughtful conversations about performance, creativity, and everything in between.

Fangirls and fanboys, Seoyeon Jang.

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00:38 Intro

01:14 Something that deepened your understanding of Eunice

02:20 Switch Places

03:27 Different Genre

04:25 K-Pop Discipline

07:14 Hidden Panic

08:42 Fangirling Over

09:57 Blocking The Noise

10:51 Relationship with Fear

12:02 Being Underestimated

13:05 Collaborators

14:41 Fulfillment and Success

16:08 What comes naturally now

17:51 Final Words

For me as a 90s kid, Mortal Kombat was one of those games that just stuck with you. I remember playing it on my cousin's Sega, trying to memorize all the Fatalities, figuring things out with friends, and just being completely pulled into that world.So seeing it now, years later, still evolving into something bigger, makes me a proud fan. I enjoyed the first movie, but this sequel really expands everything, the scale, the characters, and the emotion behind the fights. My mind was blown in the best way, and I think fans, especially those who grew up with it, are going to be very happy with what they’ve done here.I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Global Tour stop in Jakarta, where I got to sit down with the cast and talk to them face to face. And what stood out to me wasn’t just the action or the scale of the film, but how much thought and intention they brought into these characters, beyond just the fights.Fanboys and fangirls, Joe Taslim, Tadanobu Asano, Ludi Lin, and Max Huang.00:00 Preview

00:53 Indonesian Facet of Sub-Zero

03:15 Human Quality of Lord Raiden

03:49 What Makes a Good Collaborator

05:43 What Strength Looks Like During Uncertainty

06:45 (SPOILER) What Has Stayed The Same with Kung Lao

07:51 Fight Choreography Shouldn't Be Like Dancing

10:11 The Core of Mortal Kombat

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 known for bringing incredible depth, commitment, and transformation to their roles, and one of them has even been part of a film that meant so much to me personally growing up (That Thing You Do). Today they star in APEX, a tense and immersive story about survival and instincts.

Fangirls and Fanboys, Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton!

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00:37 Charlize Theron Changing The Narrative

02:05 Taron Egerton On Finding Truth

03:49 What Quality The Other Brought That Helped The Film?

05:42 My Full Circle Moment With Charlize

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’s stepping into a new chapter with her latest English single “but you”. Her visit to Manila marks the first stop in her international push, and I’m so honored that she’s on the show today.

Fangirls and fanboys, Achiraya "ALLY" Nitibhon!

00:00 Preview00:31 Intro01:23 Manila02:08 Going Global03:01 "but you"04:57 Interpreting Songs06:32 Holding On To Your Own Voice08:11 Training In Korea10:52 Fangirling Over12:07 Fangirl Energy13:19 Being A Fangirl As An Artist14:40 Prim And Proper16:00 Berklee School Of Music19:40 Mental Health22:05 Acting24:33 "Perfect Girl"27:10 Meaning Of Success28:58 50 People In A Room31:31 Final Words

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 energy melodies with thoughtful songwriting, their music has found its way through gaming communities, streaming culture, and live stages around the world.

Today I’m joined by two of the guitarists behind that sound.Fangirls and fanboys, Jacob Tsafatinos and David Wood of Good Kid!

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00:33 Intro

01:09 Analytical vs. Emotional

03:33 Discovery Through Gaming

05:54 Instincts

08:51 Can We Hang Out Sometime?

11:02 Super Power

13:27 Guitars

16:42 Fanboying Over

17:44 Misconceptions

19:29 A Song's Final Form

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, experimentation, and storytelling in a way that really stands out. With her new EP Ore just released, it felt like the perfect time to sit down and talk about her journey, her creative process, and everything that’s led her here.

Fangirl and Fanboys, Ena Mori!

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00:45 Intro

02:37 What are listeners hearing for the first time from Ore?

05:49 Balancing Uniqueness and Connecting to a Wider Audience

08:40 Super Power

11:42 What you decided to let go of

14:23 Fangirling Over

17:15 What do you listen to?

20:02 When do you know when a song is finished?

22:40 Misconceptions

24:01 What can you handle now?

25:58 Quiet Pivotal Moment

28:11 Final Words

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 excited to be joined today by two of the stars of the series.

Fangirls and fanboys, Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee.

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00:38 Intro

01:22 Coming Into Season 3

03:36 Celebrating Each Other's Performances

05:09 What Genre Would Their Characters Thrive In?

07:35 Grand Gesture or Quiet Moments

08:27 Checklist for 2026

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-created Ms. Marvel.

We talk about storytelling, character, and what makes this chapter of Daredevil something that fans haven’t seen before.

Fangirls and fanboys, Dario Scardapane and Sana Amanat.

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00:33 Intro

00:46 The characters surrounding Matt Murdock

02:14 Visual Storytelling

04:55 The 12 Hour Flight Scenario

06:00 Cracked Blueprint

07:46 What fans would be surprised about Matt Murdock

09:03 Storytelling Responsibility

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 from films like Freaky and Abigail, where she brings such a great mix of intensity and humor to every role she takes on. And his career has spanned decades across film and television, from The Faculty and In & Out to The Pitt. Fangirls and fanboys, Kathryn Newton and Shawn Hatosy!

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00:49 Kathryn Intro

01:00 Survival Gameplay

02:42 Fear

03:35 Le Bail family

04:20 Expanding the world

05:48 Shawn Intro

05:57 Titus' arc

07:14 Le Bail family

07:56 Titus played by the system

08:54 Family tradition

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 balladeers in the Philippines and even built a huge following across Southeast Asia.

He recently headlined a concert alongside fellow vocalist Mark Bautista, and he’s also released a brand new single called Sa’yo Lamang.

So today we’re going to talk about the journey, from those early days on national television to what it means to still be performing, creating, and evolving as an artist more than two decades later.

Fangirl and fanboys, Christian Bautista!

00:00 Preview

00:43 Intro

03:50 If music didn't happen

04:46 Longevity

06:22 Stage Instinct

08:14 What you used to obsess over

09:52 Sa'yo Lamang

10:51 Interpreting music

12:25 Fanboying over

16:03 Magical era

17:29 Music business

20:09 Misconceptions

21:43 Social Media Persona

23:50 Success and Fulfillment

24:52 Chapter that surprised you

26:24 Nothing like a live audience

28:53 Final words

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 lives. Today’s guest is someone whose songs have quietly found their way into those spaces for a lot of listeners, including here in Manila. We’re talking about songwriting, performing, and the reality behind making honest music in a very connected world. 

Fangirls and fanboys, Keenan Te.

00:00 Preview

00:35 Intro

01:30 What keeps you grounded when touring?

02:11 What you look forward to when in Manila?

03:10 What songs hit differently here in Manila?

04:14 Bones

07:29 How do you know when a song is finished?

08:32 Fanboying over

09:43 The 2010 era

11:43 Writing Bridges

13:28 Non Verbal Horizontal Time

15:25 What challenged your dream?

17:18 How do you protect your music?

18:25 Writing songs

19:20 A quiet win

20:29 What reminds you on why you started writing music?

22:05 Final Words

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. 

00:00 Preview

00:24 Intro

00:35 Shailene Woodley on Annie's Journey

01:38 The Physicality of Link

02:12 Alternate Paths

03:44 Coming into Paradise Season 2

04:34 Reluctant Leader or Lone Wolf

05:01 Apocalype Fashion

05:44 Quiet Strength

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.

Fanboys and fangirls, please welcome Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Johnny Ray Gill, Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Ben Watkins.

00:00 Preview

00:46 Telling a messier story

02:14 Where Sampson's emotional armor cracks

03:26 Supporting each other

04:20 Craziest Google search

05:16 What wasn't on the page

06:21 Being part of the new cast

08:51 Kayla being fully in the story

09:49 Seeing a new side to Bobby

10:20 Playing a character that can go both ways

14:04 Ben the actor

15:28 New flavor for Season 2

16:53 Backstories that deepen this season

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 talking about.

Fangirls and Fanboys, Arian S. Cartaya!

00:00 Preview

00:38 Intro

01:29 Drums

02:49 Rich's life that you created in your head

03:41 The absence of Rich

04:45 What if Pennywise didn't come to Derry?

05:24 Baseball or Drums

05:56 Fanboying over

06:45 What Rich gave you

07:36 Bond with Matilda Lawler

08:26 Music and Acting

09:13 Fans of Welcome To Derry

10:29 Rich in another universe

11:47 Scenes that came naturally

13:00 Small scene you'll remember most

14:39 Final words

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 talking about her new era and what it means to come back stronger, more grounded, and more intentional than ever before.

Fangirls and fanboys, Bianca King!

00:00 Preview

00:32 Intro

04:25 What part of yourself survived the challenges?

07:10 Acting in Australia

09:05 Roles that feel like home

11:01 Being a Kontrabida

12:46 If acting didn't happen

14:37 Fangirl side

18:34 Acting Comeback

20:39 What are you a lowkey expert in?

22:22 What does your creativity urge you to embrace now?

24:49 What can you handle now that would've broken you before?

25:53 What you want to keep in your career

27:45 Final words

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+!

00:00 Preview

00:35 Intro

00:48 Showing the nerves

01:49 Trevor

03:21 Ambition and Dreams

04:39 Universal story

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. And here’s someone proving that you can build dreams in two worlds at once.

You’ve seen her bring magic to shows like Encantadia, or watched her on social media singing her heart out and just genuinely having the time of her life.

And today, I get the privilege of learning more about her journey!

Fangirls and fanboys… Mikee Quintos.

00:00 Preview

00:52 Intro

02:13 What genre feels like your natural habitat?

03:34 What would fans be surprised about shooting Encantadia

05:44 Life as a student

10:30 What you learned through school that you brought to showbiz

11:57 Thesis vs. Tapings

14:38 Fangirling over

16:25 What you can handle now that would've broken you in the past

20:15 Unexpected skill

21:49 Gamble

23:48 Low point

30:05 Another dream adventure

31:56 Memorable scene from her career

32:43 Final Words

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, Matilda Lawler!

00:00 Preview

00:47 Intro

02:06 Not in the script

04:05 Dark web search history

05:16 New skills

06:49 Watching yourself on screen

08:43 Welcome To Derry secrets

10:19 Behind the scenes

12:35 Smooth sailing vs. challenging scenes

15:09 Fangirling over

16:56 Who she trusted the most on set

19:10 What surprised you after filming

20:47 Unofficial soundtrack of the shoot

22:12 Message to young actors

25:20 Final words

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!

00:00 Preview

00:39 Intro

01:13 First choice you made to figure out who Tina was

02:10 Script vs. Instincts

02:58 Erica and Tina's backstory

03:53 Iconic Pie Scene

05:14 Trust between actors

06:17 Early training habits that helped on the Stranger Things set

07:21 Stranger Things character that inspired you

08:02 Secretive sets

08:47 Fangirling over

09:47 Tina in another franchise

10:54 Something that caught you off guard

11:59 Filming days

12:51 Stranger Things Magic

13:38 Looking back on your time on Stranger Things

14:30 Future of Tina

16:05 Inspiring young actors

17:48 Final words

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