Once and Always a Fanboy

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!

00:00 Preview

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.

00:00 Preview

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?

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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!

00:00 Preview

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!

00:00 Preview

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!

00:00 Preview

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)!

00:00 Preview

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!

00:00 Preview

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