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Once and Always a Fanboy

Chris Cantada • The Pod Network
Power Rangers
Stranger Things
K-Pop
Lost
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Paradise
Squid Game
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Star Wars
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Any Name's Okay
XO Kitty
Creativity
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Physical Asia
Sponge Cola
The Hunger Games
Lola Amour
Indie Music
Tina Turnbow

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 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 Gene... more

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

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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 B... more

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

Today’s episode is a special one for me. Before the interviews, before the podcast, before the spandex even, I was part of a band that would go on ... more

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Mattea Conforti
Actress portraying Becka in The Testaments
The Testaments / The Handmaid's Tale universe
Episode: Mattea Conforti on Conveying Loneliness in The Testaments and Introducing Gilead to Reality TV | S02E21
Seoyeon Jang
Actress, known for playing Eunice in Beef Season 2
Beef (Season 2)
Episode: Seoyeon Jang on the K-Pop Discipline Behind Beef and the Hidden Panic Beneath Her Calm Performance | S02E19
Joe Taslim
Indonesian actor; Bi-Han in Mortal Kombat 2
Actor
Episode: Mortal Kombat 2 Cast on the Indonesian Influence Behind Sub-Zero and Why Fights Aren’t Like Dancing | S02E18
Tadanobu Asano
Japanese actor; Raiden in Mortal Kombat 2
Actor
Episode: Mortal Kombat 2 Cast on the Indonesian Influence Behind Sub-Zero and Why Fights Aren’t Like Dancing | S02E18
Ludi Lin
Actor; Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2
Actor
Episode: Mortal Kombat 2 Cast on the Indonesian Influence Behind Sub-Zero and Why Fights Aren’t Like Dancing | S02E18
Max Huang
Actor; Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat 2
Actor
Episode: Mortal Kombat 2 Cast on the Indonesian Influence Behind Sub-Zero and Why Fights Aren’t Like Dancing | S02E18
Charlize Theron
Actress and producer of APEx
APEx film
Episode: Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton on Rewriting The Rules in APEX, and My Full Circle Moment with Charlize | S02E17
Taron Egerton
Actor known for portraying diverse characters in APEx
APEx film
Episode: Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton on Rewriting The Rules in APEX, and My Full Circle Moment with Charlize | S02E17
Jacob Good Kid
Guitarist of Good Kid, part of the duo discussed, introduced as a guest
Good Kid
Episode: Good Kid on Creativity, Gaming Culture, and Their Most Human Album Yet | S02E15

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Chris Cantada
Host of Once and Always a Fanboy and creator of the show format focused on conversations with actors, musicians, and fans about projects, passions, and creative journeys.

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Mattea Conforti on Conveying Loneliness in The Testaments and Introducing Gilead to Reality TV | S02E21
Q: Did audience reactions or watching Becka back change your understanding of her?
Yes, seeing how viewers connect with Becka has helped me appreciate the loneliness and longing she carries, reinforcing the importance of quiet moments.
Mattea Conforti on Conveying Loneliness in The Testaments and Introducing Gilead to Reality TV | S02E21
Q: Coming from theater, what was it like stepping into a world like Gilead where subtlety carries so much weight?
It required dialing back outward expressions and relying on small glances and pauses to convey complex emotions, which was a real shift from the louder stage approach.
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton on Rewriting The Rules in APEX, and My Full Circle Moment with Charlize | S02E17
Q: This one's for Charlize. You've explored many different approaches to action roles over the years. What new rule did you want to break or reimagine with your character Sasha?
The core idea was to avoid making the hunter-vs-hunted dynamic gender-specific and to push for a back-and-forth that feels more equal and charged rather than relying on traditional gendered tropes.
Good Kid on Creativity, Gaming Culture, and Their Most Human Album Yet | S02E15
Q: How do you decide when a track is finished?
They rely on consensus within the band and a sense that the version released captures the energy and intention, recognizing that a song can evolve later in different forms but the released version is a stamp in time.
Good Kid on Creativity, Gaming Culture, and Their Most Human Album Yet | S02E15
Q: What do you think makes the relationship between artist and listener unique when discovered through gaming?
It creates a more immersive and participatory experience where fans learn the rhythms and intricacies, not just hear a song; they engage with the music as part of gameplay and fan-made content.

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The show centers on conversations with actors, musicians, and creators about their projects, craft, and creative journeys, with a strong emphasis on fandom, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and personal moments that resonate with audiences. Across episodes, listeners get insight into on-set dynamics, performance choices, and the way legends, franchises, and contemporary hits unfold from concept to screen or stage. A standout pattern is the host's focus on collaboration, process, and fan-facing moments—often blending industry perspectives with relatable anecdotes, humor, and a warm appreciation for pop culture. This mix makes it appealing to fans who want accessible, human-level conversations with people behind their favorite entertainment, a... more

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4. Tadanobu Asano
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