Once and Always a Fanboy

Hi everyone! My name is Chris, and welcome to a new episode of Once and Always a Fanboy! My guests today are two talented actresses who bring the mysterious world of Netflix’s Filipino original series Balaraw to life. And after watching the first few episodes, I can already tell you that these two have given us so much to talk about, and I’m really excited to hear the stories behind their performa...

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! Fa...

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 de...

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 Aff...

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, whi...

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...

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...

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 b...

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 h...

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 n...

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 ne...

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...

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 Air...

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...

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...

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...

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 al...

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...

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 o...

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,"...

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 p...

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...

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...

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 Testamen...