Once and Always a Fanboy

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

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 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.

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!