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Welcome to the very first episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host, Chris Cantada Force. You may know my first guest as Hope from the Ant-man and Avengers movies. Or, Tauriel if you’re a fan of Middle Earth. But to me she will always be one of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815, Kate Austen. Ladies and gentlemen, Evangeline Lilly!

00:00 Intro

01:31 Lost cast viewing parties

02:32 Favorite twist from Lost

03:05 What if Lost aired in the age of streaming?

04:41 Kate Austen's top 3 songs

05:47 Writing an epilogue for Kate Austen

07:00 Living in the Philippines

08:44 Lessons learned from playing these iconic characters

10:42 The island, Middle Earth, or the MCU?

11:40 Reel Steel

14:07 Currently fangirling over

15:24 Secret to Lost's success

17:09 Fanboying over Evangeline

17:31 Reason why I started this podcast

Welcome to the second episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host, Chris Cantada Force. You may know my guest from her roles in Hand of God, SEAL Team, and Veronica Mars. But if you are one of the millions of people who binge watched the new Prime Video Series called CROSS, yoy will definitely know who this person is. Fangirls and fanboys, Alona Tal!

00:00 Intro

01:34 Were you familiar with the past movies and books before booking the role?

02:26 Twist that shocked you the most

04:25 The series is not based on any specific book

05:45 What are you currently fangirling over?

07:42 What would Kayla Craig be listening to in her car?

09:13 Headspace right before filming Cross

10:22 Kayla Craig vs. Kyle Craig

11:59 Lesson you learned from your past roles

13:37 Trying hard not to reveal that much about Season Two

15:50 End of interview

16:04 My thoughts on CROSS

Welcome to episode five of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host, Chris Cantada Force. Netflix flew me to Korea for a two-day Squid Game event, and the highlight for me was the Press Junket. I got to interview four of the cast of Squid Game Season 2, and I even got speak Korean to them! Fangirls and fanboys, here's my interview with Kang Ha-Neul, Kang Ae-Sim, Yang Dong-Geun, and Lee Seo-Hwan!Thank you Netflix for the opportunity!

00:00 Intro

01:25 Were you fans of Season 1?

03:07 What was it like seeing the massive sets on Season 2?

04:02 Memorable and funny moments on set

05:13 My thoughts on Season 2

Welcome to episode four of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host, Chris Cantada Force. I had the pleasure of speaking to Archie Kao and Tzi Ma of Disney+ Series INTERIOR CHINATOWN. But if you know me, you know that these two have had a significant part in my fanboy journey. Archie played the Blue Ranger from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, and Tzi played Consul Han from Rush Hour and Chen from 24! What a fun interview. 🙌Thank you to Disney+ for the opportunity!

00:00 Intro

01:21 Visual execution of Interior Chinatown

02:40 What to order to level up your Chinese food game

04:24 What Archie Kao learned from his experience on Power Rangers

06:12 Tzi Ma's role that just hits different when reminiscing about it

08:31 Favorite part of the 90s

10:58 My thoughts on Interior Chinatown

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! This is a cool episode because I'm here to talk about my experience watching the Superman Teaser Trailer at an exclusive online event days before its official release, with a special Q&A with director James Gunn! I share my personal highlights of the Q&A, as well as quick review on the teaser trailer itself! Thank you Warner Bros. Philippines for inviting me to the exclusive screening!

00:00 Intro

00:25 What we can expect from this new Superman

00:47 How David Corenswet differs from other Superman actors

01:46 The music of Superman

03:08 The Red Trunks

04:03 The challenges of making this movie

04:40 My reaction to the teaser trailer

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. I turned 40 years old the day we shot this episode. Time really flies by without you knowing it. But, what better way to celebrate it than to have someone who I literally grew up with. We were high school batchmates, as well as members of the high school theater club. We were in a couple of high school bands together, but we ended up being part of a band that changed our lives. He was a groomsman in my wedding, and we both share a love for Park Eun Bin. Fangirls and Fanboys, Yael Yuzon of Sponge Cola.

00:00 Preview

00:46 Intro

02:07 When did you know that you could sing?

02:50 Yael's earliest memory of Chris

03:47 Highschool bands

04:27 Forming Sponge (without Cola)

07:36 When Chris joined the band

09:20 From Sponge to Sponge Cola

10:39 The power of Crazy For You and Kazaa

12:36 The EP

13:37 Palabas

16:45 Transit

18:10 Why Chris decided to leave the band

20:23 Sponge Cola the trio

22:58 How Ted Mark fit into the band

25:07 Being a performer in the age of social media

26:19 Strengths and mistakes of up and coming artists

30:04 What you're currently fanboying over

33:31 Tattoos

36:53 Writing songs about K-Dramas

38:32 Queen of Tears Obsession

43:26 Sponge Cola in 2025

45:05 Final words

Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. Such a great start of the year because this is the first interview that is being conducted in my podcast studio so to speak. And to celebrate this first, I couldn’t think of anyone better to be my guest for this session.She started her acting career as early as 2015, and now she has had numerous projects under belt. Her movie Green Bones just won Best Picture in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, and her new show Prinsesa ng City Jail just premiered a few days ago on GMA. Fangirls and Fanboys, Sofia Pablo!

00:00 Intro

01:30 How you got the role in Green Bones

03:10 Learning sign language

04:14 Working with Dennis Trillo

06:22 Have you always wanted to be an actress?

07:22 A project that has given you great memories on set

08:38 Prinsesa ng City Jail intro

10:11 Secret to crying on cue

12:02 Being a singer

14:18 Working with Allen Ansay

15:09 Lesson learned from working with Beauty Gonzalez and Denise Laurel

17:29 What you are currently fan-girling over

19:25 Something that used to frighten you in this industry

20:10 If you had to pick one genre to act in for the rest of your life

20:57 Your strengths in acting

23:19 How Sofia and I know each other (Squid Game Premiere in Korea)

27:56 Final words

This episode is somewhat of a throwback for those who have been subscribed to my YouTube channel, but brand new to those who have just discovered this podcast on Spotify and Apple. A few months back, I was lucky enough to interview one of the main cast of hit series Lost. The 20th anniversary documentary titled Getting Lost was just released on streaming a few days ago, so I wanted to share my conversation with this actor once again. He currently has a new show on MAX called Bookie, but he will always be Hugo “Hurley” Reyes to me. Fanboys and fangirls, Jorge Garcia.

00:00 Intro

01:10 Lost cast viewing parties

02:27 Favorite Lost twist

03:19 Bloopers on set

04:40 Lost as a mini series

05:22 Hurleys top 3 albums

05:55 If Jorge was a survivor from Oceanic 815

06:44 Secret to Lost's success

There are so many great memories when it comes to the interview opportunities I was able to participate in during 2024. I'm so grateful I got to experience all of them, but these are the ones that definitely made 2024 extra special. Thanks for coming along for the ride! More to come this 2025!

00:00 Intro

00:46 Avatar The Last Airbender Cast

02:17 Eddie Murphy

03:49 Jennifer Lopez

05:09 Mark Wahlberg

05:53 KATSEYE

07:18 Squid Game Season 2 Cast

08:10 Evangeline Lilly

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. My next guest is one of the reasons I enjoyed Season 2 of XO Kitty. Her character Stella brought such mystery and intrigue that you can’t help but watch and see what she does next. She is also a wonderful singer, and at the time this episode comes out,she would have released her debut EP titled “lovesick”. Fangirl and fanboys, Audrey Huynh!

All my social media links: https://linktr.ee/cantadaforce

00:00 Preview

00:34 Intro

01:04 What makes XO, Kitty unique

02:28 Stalking fans of Stella on social media

03:05 Stella's dark sounding K-Pop playlist

03:37 Spotify playlist while filming season 2

04:18 Favorite type of inspiration when writing songs

05:24 Music or Lyrics?

05:46 YouTube era of covering songs

06:35 Types of getting into character

07:49 Memories that hit different from filming season 2

08:39 Favorite street food in Myeongdong

09:11 Fangirling over Twilight

09:47 Being part of Squid Game

11:21 Final Words

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. I can’t stress enough how awesome I feel now, because today’s guest is one of the stars of my current favorite show called Paradise. The storytelling, the twists, the engaging characters, all combined together into this amazing series. And according to Rotten Tomatoes, it was the most popular tv show last week. You’ve seen him in Sugar and Horizon, and now you can watch him as Billy Pace on Paradise now streaming on Disney+. Fangirls and Fanboys, Jon Beavers!

00:00 Preview

00:58 Intro

01:56 Balancing Billy Pace's personalities

04:00 Billy Pace's top 3 songs on his Spotify playlist

05:45 Favorite twist

08:00 Memory from the set of Paradise that hits different

11:22 What Jon Beavers' profession in Paradise would be

12:48 Headspace leading up to the first day of filming

15:18 Two types of getting into a character

19:17 Fanboying over Severance

21:34 If Paradise was a Western

23:38 Final words

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. I’m really excited for this episode, because this person stars in one of my favorite guilty pleasures, which is XO, Kitty. He made his Broadway debut in KPOP, and the second season of his show GANGNAM PROJECT will be out this March. He is an actor, singer, dancer, and to top it all off, he is a freakin’ Harvard graduate. Fangirls and Fanboys, Joshua Hyunho Lee.

All my social media links: https://linktr.ee/cantadaforce

00:00 Preview

00:28 Intro

00:57 Were you a fan of "To All The Boys" and "XO, Kitty" prior to booking this role?

01:41 Spotify playlist during the duration of filming

02:19 Actor, singer, and a dancer

03:19 Headspace leading up to the first day on set

04:06 Memory from filming that hits different

05:01 How the location enhances how you get into your role

05:41 Are you good at getting around Seoul?

06:21 Fanboying over Rosé

07:07 Who you want Kitty to end up with

07:53 How you do anything is how you do everything

09:15 Final words

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. If you've been following me you know how much I've been obsessed with the new Disney+ show called Paradise. The season finale just aired and I'm so glad that everyone now gets to see this great show in its entirety. And the fact that they were renewed for a second season says it all. I've been a fan of this person for such a long time, and I'm so ecstatic I get to fanboy over this show with him. Fangirls and fanboys, Sterling K. Brown!

00:00 Preview

00:28 Intro

00:38 Doing intense and emotional scenes

02:17 Getting into character

03:49 80s and 90s things that still appeals to you

05:44 Biggest surprise from working on Paradise

07:16 What scared you when starting out in the industry

09:52 Dealing with bad news

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. If you've been following me you know how much I've been obsessed with the new Disney+ show called Paradise. The season finale just aired and I'm so glad that everyone now gets to see this great show in its entirety. And the fact that they were renewed for a second season says it all. I interviewed Jon Beavers one of the cast a few weeks ago, and I'm so thrilled I get to have another actor from Paradise on the podcast. With such an amazing performance, I'm so ecstatic I get to fanboy about this show with this person. Fangirls and fanboys, Julianne Nicholson!

00:00 Preview

00:22 Intro

00:35 Getting into character

01:48 Sinatra's 80s playlist

02:26 Favorite twist from Paradise

04:05 What profession you'd have in that Paradise society

04:39 Memories from filming that hit different

05:56 Dealing with intense and emotional scenes

06:59 What scared you when you started out in the industry

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. I'm really excited for this episode because I'm interviewing one of the stars of the Netflix series, The Night Agent. I've been a fan of this show since the first season, and I was really ecstatic when I found out they were continuing the story with this second season. You may have seen her in projects like The L Word: Generation Q and Tatami, and now you can see her as Noor in the second season of The Night Agent. Fangirls and fanboys, Arienne Mandi!All my social media links: https://linktr.ee/cantadaforce00:00 Preview

00:28 Intro

00:59 Were you familiar with the series before booking the role?

01:43 Experience playing Noor

02:44 Playing a character with no physical acting

03:46 Headspace going into filming The Night Agent

04:46 Memory that resonates deeply from filming

06:38 Field work or Intelligence gathering

07:02 Looking back on playing Noor after the season has been released

08:41 What are you fangirling over?

09:45 What frightened you when you were starting out in the industry?

11:27 Dream project

12:01 Final Words

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. I'm so excited for this episode because I got to interview the cast and executive producer of one of the most badass shows l've watched in the last few years called Reacher. It's the Prime Video original series based on the Jack Reacher novels written by Lee Child. I loved the character since Tom Cruise portrayed him in the two movies. But in this series with the incredible Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher, it just went to a whole different level. Thanks to Prime video for inviting me to this junket for Reacher's third season. Fangirls and Fanboy, here's my chat with the stars of the show Brian Tee and Olivier Ritchers, as well as the executive producer and author of the books, Lee Child.

All my social media links: https://linktr.ee/cantadaforce

00:00 Preview

00:39 Intro

01:33 Brian Tee on playing the "bad guy"

02:44 Olivier Richters on joining the Reacher family

03:45 What are your character's workout playlists?

04:31 Memory that resonates deeply from being part of this series

06:24 Lee on their decision to adapt Persuader as the story for season 3

07:22 Rereading the novels to recall the story details going into filming

08:12 Reacher on K-Pop

09:36 Reacher being autobiographical

10:00 What were you looking forward to when filming season 3?

10:35 Lee Child on his bass guitar collection

11:20 Lee Child on what he's geeking out over at the moment

12:06 Final words

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, powerful singer, host, and she’s a cunning Yutnori player. That’s a Korean Children’s game, and she kicked our butts when we played it back in Korea. She plays Divina in the show Prinsesa ng City Jail, and she's killing it! Fangirls and Fanboys, Denise Laurel.

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. To call this episode iconic would be an understatement. I wouldn’t be the musician I am now without the influence of this person. He has created incredible music with his bands like Pupil, The Mongols, The Oktaves, and of course Eraserheads. He just released his second solo album called Method Adaptor last year, and their brand new documentary titled Combo on the Run will be in theaters this March. And of course, he is also a fellow Star Wars fan. Fangirls and Fanboys, Ely Buendia!

00:00 Preview

00:43 Intro

01:25 Stone's Throw by Sponge Cola

02:39 The Star Wars connection

04:12 Writing music in today's time

07:08 The inception of Combo On The Run

08:58 What makes Combo On The Run different from other documentaries

10:58 Being distributed by Warner Bros.

11:43 What do you hope fans will take from Combo On The Run

12:23 What are you currently fanboying over

13:28 What frightened you when starting out in the industry

14:48 Mistakes young artists are making now

16:19 What technological advancement you find useful, and not useful, in making music today

18:46 Food requests in your hospitality rider

20:52 Do you ever think about your impact in the music industry

23:00 What song or album from the Eraserheads discography hits different when you reminisce about it

24:27 Final Words

For this episode, I was given the opportunity to interview two of the star of the new Netflix movie The Electric State. This was held in Los Angeles, where I also attended the Red Carpet Premiere. Thank you so much to Netflix for the invite. I've been a huge fan of these two, from the Goonies, Indiana Jones, Breaking Bad, and the Mandalorian. Fangirls and fanboys, Ke Huy Quan and Giancarlo Esposito!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! Today I get to share my conversation with one of the actors I grew up watching. One of my fondest memories of my dad was when I was a child and we would spend our weekends watching Perfect Strangers. His laugh is something I will always remember, and it was from the joy of us watching Balki Bartokomous. His new Netflix series The Residence is now streaming. Fangirls and fanboys, Bronson Pinchot!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Like many of you, I stumbled upon a show on Netflix that just raised the bar when it comes to storytelling and technical excellence. And that of course is Adolescence. I needed to geek out and talk to someone about it. And just my luck, I was able to do just that with one of the stars of the series. But as we were talking, I didn’t expect how inspired and amazed I would feel speaking to this 18 year old actress, whose first acting credit was in fact this series. Fangirls and fanboys, Amélie Pease!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! This week I got to speak with such a talented artist. She began her musical journey at 12 years old when she won at America's Got Talent Season 11. She has since been a successful musician and songwriter, having released an album and two EPs. This April 4th, she is releasing her second album called Childstar! Fangirls and fanboys, Grace VanderWaal!

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of ONCE AND ALWAYS A FANBOY! I was given one of the best opportunities ever to be in Star Wars Celebration Japan to get to chat with the stars and director of ANDOR SEASON 2! Fangirls and fanboys, Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Alan Tudyk, Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and Tony Gilroy.

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of ONCE AND ALWAYS A FANBOY! I was given one of the best opportunities ever to be in Star Wars Celebration Japan to get to chat with the stars of AHSOKA and the new upcoming series MAUL: SHADOW LORD! Fangirls and fanboys, Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson, and Sam Witwer!

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of ONCE AND ALWAYS A FANBOY! I was given one of the best opportunities ever to be in Star Wars Celebration Japan to get to chat with the stars and filmmakers of the new movie The Mandalorian and Grogu. Fangirls and fanboys, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Dave Filoni, and Jon Favreau!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! I loved the Daredevil series and when the show was cancelled, I was one of the many people who felt heartbroken and disappointed. But because of Disney+, the series resurrected and thankfully with most of the past actors coming back reprising their roles. And I got to speak with one of those actors. But not just any actor. Someone whose work I've admired for a very long time. And one of her movies actually had a big impact in what I was going through back in 2009. What an honor and pleasure to actually share this experience with this person. Fangirls and fanboys, Ayelet Zurer!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! As a musician growing up in the 90s/early 2000s, there was one unique group that set themselves apart from the usual girl and boy bands that were hitting the airwaves at that time. The fact that they wrote their own songs was a huge deal for me, especially when wanted to be in the music industry as well. During the latter years, they gained success individually. But after almost two decades, they finally decided to reunite and go on a world tour together! What a pleasure to get to speak with these amazing artists. Fangirls and fanboys, Marit and Marion on M2M!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! I'm so grateful that I've been given the chance to interview this incredible actor. I've been a fan of his since Resident Evil and Game of Thrones. He is currently in the Philippines shooting a movie called Quezon, and I'm so thrilled we found time to sit down and chat. Thank you so much to TBA Studios for the opportunity. Fangirls and fanboys, Iain Glen!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. My next guests are a true force in the P-Pop scene — bold, fierce, and unapologetically themselves. I’ve had the honor of crossing paths with them way back when they first debuted. We collaborated on a YouTube video back when I was still producing fan films, and I had such a great time getting to know them. And now? They've blown up into one of the hottest girl groups in the Philippines and beyond. From powerful performances to boundary-pushing music, they are redefining what it means to be a global P-Pop act. Fangirls and fanboys, the Female Alphas themselves: AJ, Jaz, and Alfea of G22!

00:00 Preview

00:34 Intro

01:46 How it all started

06:35 What surprised you coming into the music industry

08:18 How G22 writes music

09:43 Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban and Filipina Queen

10:43 Your “Palaban” mindset

11:50 Filipina Queen Squad

13:07 What are you fangirling over

15:12 What G22 song represents you

15:57 What you want to experience through your fan’s eyes

17:31 From four to three

18:07 G22 core memory

21:55 Pop Star Slay

23:43 Final words

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! I’m so excited for today’s episode because I finally get to share something I’ve been keeping under wraps for an entire year. This isn’t just any behind-the-scenes story—this one involves Squid Game, a secret set visit in Korea, an unexpected K-pop encounter, and a surprise guest from the show itself. It was one of the wildest, most unforgettable days I’ve ever had, and I’ve been dying to talk about it. Fangirls and fanboys, here's my Squid Game Set Visit story!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Today’s guest is the kind of artist who’s just as comfortable behind the mic as he is in front of a camera. He’s studied music seriously, worked with some heavy hitters, and somehow still manages to keep it real on social media. And right now, he’s here in the Philippines, connecting with fans and promoting his brand new single, Deja Vu. Whether you’ve streamed his songs or seen his Tik-Toks online—there’s a good chance you already know the name. Fangirls and fanboys, Sunny Lukas!

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. My next guest is a Red Ranger, a stunt pro, a YouTuber, and the undisputed king of the spontaneous handstand. We’re talking Power Rangers, fandom, flips, and full-circle moments. He’s trained, choreographed, and performed across film and TV—and somehow still finds time to geek out like the rest of us. Whether you knew him from the morphin’ grid or from your YouTube feed… today, we’re hanging out good friend of mine. Fanboys and fangirls, Brennan Mejia!

Welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. I’ll be the first to admit — I’m not the most well-versed when it comes to motorsports. But I’ve always loved racing movies, played a ton of Gran Turismo as a kid, and recently found myself totally drawn into the world of Netflix's new series F1: The Academy.

In this episode, I got to have a really fun, insightful conversation about the highs, the hurdles, and everything in between with one of the most exciting young drivers out there. Fangirls and fanboys, Bianca Bustamante!

Welcome back to Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. For this episode, we’re heading to Shadyside to talk to the cast of Fear Street: Prom Queen! The spotlight isn’t just on who will wear the crown… but who will make it out alive. It’s a story of secrets, rivalries, and a masked killer turning one of the biggest nights of the year into a nightmare. Can't wait for you to hear our fun conversation! Fangirls and fanboys, Ariana Greenblatt, Rebecca Ablack, and Ella Rubin!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! I first met this next guest at Star Wars Celebration VI in 2012. I was a fan of Toy Hunter and pretty much had a collector’s heart attack when I saw him. We’ve stayed connected through the Holonet—aka social media—proof that sometimes, the real treasures aren’t toys, they’re friends you meet along the way. Now, he’s finally here, fresh out of the carbonite and ready to chat. Fangirls and fanboys, Jordan Hembrough!

Welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with your host, Chris Cantada Force. My guest today is someone I met in the most unexpected but awesome way—at a geek convention. He’s a pro athlete who’s just as passionate about pop culture as he is about putting up points on the court. As a key player for the Meralco Bolts in the PBA and a proud representative of the Philippines overseas, he’s consistently brought his A-game. And just recently, he added PBA Finals MVP to his growing list of achievements. He’s got the heart of a Ranger and the hustle of a champ. Fangirls and fanboys, Chris Newsome!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. Today’s episode is a galactical reunion so to speak. I’ve known this guy ever since I was in high school and I was covering his songs. We officially met when I got into the music industry with Sponge Cola. We sparked a pretty unique bond, not just with music but with being Star Wars geeks. His band Kjwan just released their new single called MSK, and I can’t wait to catch up with him. Fangirls and fanboys, Marc Abaya!

Welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. During their visit in Manila, I got to sit down with the cast and director to talk about their bold, fresh take on Superman. We dive into everything from deepfakes and online conspiracies to Lois having her own podcast, Superman’s punk rock edge, and what it means to be a symbol of hope in the age of memes, social media, and public scrutiny. This isn’t your typical Superman—and that’s exactly why I'm so excited for this film. Fangirls and fanboys, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and James Gunn!

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

Today’s episode is a special one from the YouTube channel that never made it to Spotify—until now. This was recorded during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Lost, tied to the release of the documentary Getting Lost.

Lost had a huge impact on me. It was the first serialized show that truly pulled me into this genre. Before that, I was all about sitcoms—Friends was my jam. So getting the chance to chat with one of the stars of Lost was such a major fanboy moment.

Fangirls and fanboys, please welcome the unforgettable Alex from Lost—Tania Raymonde!

Welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy !

In this adrenaline-fueled episode, I chatted with the lead actress, director, and executive producer of F1: The Movie — a high-stakes, high-speed cinematic ride that blurs the line between storytelling and real racing.

We dive into the chaos behind the camera, the emotion under the helmet, and what it takes to choreograph intensity when your set is literally moving at 200mph.

Fangirls and fanboys, Kerry Condon, Joseph Kosinski, and Jerry Bruckheimer!

Welcome back to Once and Always a Fanboy, where nostalgia swings hard and the conversations go even harder. In this episode, we’re heading straight to the green — and the chaos — as we dive into the wild world of Happy Gilmore 2.

From honoring the tone of a 90s classic to finding heart beneath the madness, this episode is all about what it takes to bring an iconic character back to life — older, slightly wiser, but still wildly unhinged.

Fangirls and fanboys, director Kyle Newacheck and actor/comedian Lavell Crawford!

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.

For those of you who’ve been following my journey, you probably know that I started out on YouTube making Power Rangers fan films and skits. For a decade, I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with many of the actors who brought that universe to life.

So you can say that today is a milestone for me. Because even though I never got the chance to meet her at a con or on an event, I finally get to speak with this person who was an integral part of that universe, and my childhood.

She’s not just the Pink Ranger. She’s a director, a songwriter, a storyteller, and someone who’s continued to reinvent herself with honesty and heart.

Fangirls and fanboys, Amy Jo Johnson!

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with my your host Chris Cantada Force. 

Today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just cosplay—she elevates it. From anime characters to jaw-dropping portrayals like Mira from K-Pop Demon Hunters, she’s become a standout voice and face in the cosplay world—not just here in the Philippines, but globally. But what’s even cooler? We both love TWICE.

We’re talking creativity, K-pop, and what it really takes to build a career in this space. Fangirls and fanboys, Charess!

Hey everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Today’s guest is someone I’m lucky to call a friend, and someone many of you know from a little indie show called... Power Rangers.

She played Betty Burke in Power Rangers Beast Morphers, but beyond that, she’s also the English dub voice of Kang No-eul in Squid Game!

Today, we’re talking Power Rangers, voice acting, creativity, and everything in between. Fangirls and fanboys, Kristina Ho!

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

As a lifelong sci-fi fanboy, the Alien franchise was a huge part of my growing up. I’ve always loved how Alien built this eerie, industrial future filled with secrets, and how that same universe eventually intersected with another favorite of mine: Predator.

So when Disney+ announced a brand-new Alien series, I was instantly on board. I actually got to preview the first episode ahead of this interview, and let me tell you, it delivers!

Which is why I’m so excited that Disney+ invited me to talk to two of the show’s lead actors for the podcast.

Fangirls and fanboys, Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay!

00:00 Preview

00:23 Intro

01:46 Wendy’s questions of identity

02:43 Morrow’s intentions

03:42 How you view fear

05:29 Synthetic version of yourself

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. You might’ve first heard her viral hit "Fall in Love Alone." Or maybe, like me, you saw her guesting on Scary Pockets and thought, "Who is this singer?!"

With her debut album Blessing in Disguise, this person is in her new era. One that’s honest, raw, and entirely her. And honestly? I think it’s her best yet.

So today, we’re talking songwriting, instruments, and her brand new album. Fangirls and fanboys, Stacey Ryan!

00:00 Preview

00:31 Intro

01:26 Scary Pockets

02:36 Manila Memories

03:56 Playing drums

06:00 Blessing in Disguise

09:21 Song that you were scared to release

10:55 Multi-Instrumentalist

14:15 Writing with a concept or go with the flow?

16:49 Fangirling over

18:56 Playing solo on stage

19:58 Song that hits different

23:25 Tim capsule

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force. Today’s guests are one of the most exciting, soulful, and genre-bending bands in OPM today. They started as rival bands, merged into one, and over the years, they've grown into a festival favorite, a streaming powerhouse, and a band that somehow always finds the exact sound to match your kilig moments.

I’m super excited to have them on the show—not just because of the music, but because of the stories behind it, the friendships that built it, and the fanboy moments we’re about to uncover.

Fangirls and fanboys… Lola Amour.

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.

You probably know her as Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter. But off-screen, she has been carving out a new kind of magic—one rooted not in spells or wands, but in climate care, community, and conscious storytelling.

She’s an author, an advocate, a filmmaker, and now the heart behind Go Gently, a beautifully intimate docuseries that invites us to reimagine our relationship with the planet—not through perfection, but through small, intentional acts. 

So whether you grew up watching her in the wizarding world or you’re just now discovering the work she’s doing in this one, I’m so excited to speak with my next guest. Fangirls and fanboys, Bonnie Wright!

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

Welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force! This week, I’m taking you inside Nevermore Academy with me as I relive my time in Sydney for the Wednesday junket. From the nerves just before stepping into the room to the absolute thrill of hearing these incredible creatives share their stories, it was an experience I’ll never forget. We talked about the shocking return of Principal Weems, the fact that Jenna Ortega herself hasn’t even seen Season 2 yet, and so much more. Fangirls and fanboys, Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Tim Burton, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar!

00:00 Preview

00:48 Weems back from the Grave

02:19 Pushing the Wednesday character into new territory

04:14 Gwendoline knew Weems died in Season One

07:17 Getting ideas from everyone

09:57 Jenna Ortega hasn’t seen Season 2

10:54 Tim Burton talks sets and stop-motion

12:15 If Wednesday had her own Podcast

13:07 Jenna Ortega’s advice to Season One self

13:37 Tim Burton on nurturing the Wednesday character

14:27 What the cast is fanboying/fangirling over