Once and Always a Fanboy
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Welcome to Once and Always a Fanboy, a podcast for anyone who’s ever geeked out over something (and still does). Hosted by Chris Cantada Force, former Sponge Cola drummer, longtime YouTuber, and now podcasting one conversation at a time.
Each week, Chris talks with actors, artists, and fans about their projects, passions, and creative journeys. He’ll also share what he’s currently geeking out over, because that fanboy spark never dies. From stage to screen to the mic, Chris is here to keep the fandom flame burning.
ONCE a fanboy… ALWAYS a fanboy.
Each week, Chris talks with actors, artists, and fans about their projects, passions, and creative journeys. He’ll also share what he’s currently geeking out over, because that fanboy spark never dies. From stage to screen to the mic, Chris is here to keep the fandom flame burning.
ONCE a fanboy… ALWAYS a fanboy.
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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 Preview00:37 Intro01:29 The beginning04:25 First jam session06:52 New genre to explore10:30 Decision to have two singers13:02 I call bullshit!17:05 Key sweet spot19:44 Late reaction to a song23:06 When the crowd sings back at you26:21AD27:16 Fanboy/Fangirl30:16 How being a fan makes you a better artist33:48 Hard times37:29 What would make your 2017 brains explode43:07 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 Preview00:35 Intro01:13 Norwegian and Filipino roots02:15 The artist I was becoming03:22 Stillness as a bold move05:30 Career as a roadtrip06:39 Setbacks you needed to have08:09 New album in the works09:29 Keeping the HILLARI DNA alive10:44 Planned or Happy Accidents11:14 Sold out New York show13:48 Rituals14:49 Emotional center of your Manila show15:31 Fangirling over16:44 Writing or performing17:46 Hardest thing to figure out18:49 Alternate timeline19:31 Final words19:59 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 Preview00:21 Intro 00:37 Humans overcomplicate things01:28 Understanding who Noah could become by Season 202:07 A setback that turned out better than expected03:37 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 Preview00:47 Intro01:28 When did you find out you wanted to make your own music?06:15 From releasing singles, to now a full-length album08:04 Happy accidents or map out every detail?10:31 A gamble that didn't pay off at first14:01 Tattoos18:36 AD19:30 Other genres that creep into your music21:04 Writing or performing23:28 What are you currently fangirling over26:05 Music like a video game27:28 Sponge Cola collaboration30:16 Song that hits different31:49 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 Preview00:40 Balancing Imagination and Scale02:24 Who she would pull from the Grid for 29 mins03:11 Nine Inch Nails04:46 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 Preview00:56 Intro01:16 Difference between HUNTR/X and Solo Artistry03:03 Weakness becomes strength06:38 Pep talk before the TONIGHT SHOW07:24 Sealing the Honmoon at the club08:26 Fearless and Undefined... playing FORTNITE10:14 Music and Dialogue12:48 Easiest and most difficult scene16:12 TWICE17:47 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 Preview00:33 Intro01:22 Early years at MINT College03:59 Other genres people might not know you like05:42 Clara's father08:22 Intimate shows or Festivals09:22 Performing with a 30-piece Orchestra11:40 Warnings to Younger Self13:29 Fangirling over14:02 AD15:11 Tattoos20:08 Unlearning23:25 Writing or Performing24:31 Fears when you were starting out25:58 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 Preview00:45 Intro01:52 Individual Influences05:37 Debut Memories07:49 Learning Curve During The Beginning10:32 Inspiration from Aces12:20 Lessons from Star Hunt Academy14:01 Performing Internationally18:08 First Solo Concert24:45 AD25:54 Fanboy Moments28:43 Fan Mentality30:15 What Has Changed And What Has Stayed The Same32:04 BGYO Song That Represents You33:53 Future Goals35:32 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 Preview00:24 Intro01:54 Knowing what Marie's arc would look like02:34 "My Jordan would react differently than your Jordan..."04:14 "Hello No" Superpowers05:19 Would they let go of their powers05:54 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 Preview00:49 Intro02:20 Power Rangers journey began in a music video shoot06:36 Fan and Actor reaction to booking Koda10:25 Bond with castmates13:58 THAT Power Morphicon Moment26:05 Differences shooting in Hollywood and Asia34:03 K-Pop Demon Hunters39:03 Digimon42:10 Actors in Hollywood that inspired you49:47 What do you hope people say about you 5-10 years from now53:56 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 Preview00:48 Weems back from the Grave02:19 Pushing the Wednesday character into new territory04:14 Gwendoline knew Weems died in Season One07:17 Getting ideas from everyone09:57 Jenna Ortega hasn’t seen Season 210:54 Tim Burton talks sets and stop-motion12:15 If Wednesday had her own Podcast13:07 Jenna Ortega’s advice to Season One self13:37 Tim Burton on nurturing the Wednesday character14:27 What the cast is fanboying/fangirling over
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!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 Preview00:23 Intro01:46 Wendy’s questions of identity02:43 Morrow’s intentions03:42 How you view fear05:29 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 Preview00:31 Intro01:26 Scary Pockets02:36 Manila Memories03:56 Playing drums06:00 Blessing in Disguise09:21 Song that you were scared to release10:55 Multi-Instrumentalist14:15 Writing with a concept or go with the flow?16:49 Fangirling over18:56 Playing solo on stage19:58 Song that hits different23:25 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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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