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Once and Always a Fanboy

Chris Cantada • The Pod Network
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Squid Game
XO Kitty
Acting
K-Pop
Paradise
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New York City
Sterling K. Brown
Cross
Reacher
Period Piece
Iran
Sponge Cola
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Ant-Man
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Season 2

Welcome to Once and Always a Fanboy! Hosted by Chris Cantada, former Sponge Cola drummer, longtime YouTuber, and now podcasting one conversation at a time. Each week, Chris talks with actors, musicians, and fans about their projects, passions, and creative journeys. 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! My name is Chris Cantada and here’s another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Today I’m joined by two of the creative minds behind Daredevil: Born Again.He is the showrunner and executive producer of the series, and previously wor... more

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

My guests today are two incredible actors joining the chaotic and twisted world of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Genre fans will definitely recognize her from films like Freaky a... more

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

Today’s guest is someone whose voice has been part of the soundtrack of the last two decades of OPM. He is one of the most recognizable romantic balladeers in the Philippine... more

Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!

Music has a way of traveling further than we ever imagine — across cities, across oceans, and into very personal moments in people’s lives. Today’s guest is... more

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Kathryn Newton
Actress, discussed expanding lore in the film series
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Episode: Kathryn Newton and Shawn Hatosy on Expanding the Lore of READY OR NOT and Traditions Worth Killing For | S02E11
Shawn Hatosy
Actor, discussed character arc and organizational dynamics
Self/Film
Episode: Kathryn Newton and Shawn Hatosy on Expanding the Lore of READY OR NOT and Traditions Worth Killing For | S02E11
Christian Bautista
Filipino singer and performer with a two-decade career in OPM
Indie/OPM Artist
Episode: Christian Bautista on Letting Go of Perfection, Fan Misconceptions, and His Funny Social Media Side | S02E10
Keenan Te
Singer-songwriter, discussed as guest on the episode
Episode: Keenan Te on Writing Bones, His Comfort Era, and the Side Fans Might Not Expect | S02E09
Shailene Woodley
Actress known for her role in 'Paradise' as Annie
Paradise
Episode: Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty on PARADISE S2, Apocalypse Fashion, and Their Quiet Strength | S02E8
Thomas Doherty
Actor known for his role in 'Paradise' as Link
Paradise
Episode: Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty on PARADISE S2, Apocalypse Fashion, and Their Quiet Strength | S02E8
Arian S. Cartaya
Actor known for his role as Rich in 'Welcome to Derry'
Episode: Arian S. Cartaya on Welcome to Derry, the Rich and Marge Dynamic, and THAT Iconic Improvised Moment | S02E06
Bianca King
Actress returning to the entertainment industry after a five-year hiatus
Episode: Bianca King on the Years No One Saw, Her Acting Comeback, and Her Dark Fangirl Side | S02E05
Caroline Abrams
Actress known for her role as Tina Turnbow in Stranger Things Season 5
Stranger Things
Episode: Caroline Elle Abrams on Her Iconic Stranger Things Episode, Secretive Sets, & How Nancy Inspired Her | S02E01

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Kathryn Newton and Shawn Hatosy on Expanding the Lore of READY OR NOT and Traditions Worth Killing For | S02E11
Q: What was your favorite moment that hinted at a bigger universe beyond the film?
The moments that hinted at a larger world—like the deeper look at the Le Bail organization and the potential for Grace's powers to connect to a broader magical system—felt like doorways to even bigger stories, and that excitement came through in our performances.
Kathryn Newton and Shawn Hatosy on Expanding the Lore of READY OR NOT and Traditions Worth Killing For | S02E11
Q: How did you approach expanding the film's lore without losing the core emotional truth of the characters?
We aimed to keep the characters grounded in real emotions while allowing the world to grow around them, using personal stakes and human reactions to drive the story even when you introduce larger, more fantastical elements.
Cross S2 Cast on Moral Gray Areas, Craziest Google Search, and Backstories That Deepen Season 2 | S02E7
Q: What part of that shift excited you most and which part gave you headaches?
The moral gray areas excited me the most because I love putting the audience in a position where they must ask questions about themselves.
Cross S2 Cast on Moral Gray Areas, Craziest Google Search, and Backstories That Deepen Season 2 | S02E7
Q: What made you want to push the show into a morally messier story this time around rather than doing another straight cat-and-mouse serial killer chase?
It all comes from the brainchild of Ben Watkins, who wanted to address topics of vigilanteism and explore how far we push the limit of justifiable actions.
Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty on PARADISE S2, Apocalypse Fashion, and Their Quiet Strength | S02E8
Q: What is something fans would be surprised to learn about the experience of filming this show from your perspective?
There's a juxtaposition between the on-screen chaos and the safe, kind environment of the filming set.

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2. Shawn Hatosy
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5. Shailene Woodley
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