Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.
When she was first announced as the new Yellow Ranger for Power Rangers Beast Morphers at Power Morphicon, I actually ran into her by total coincidence because we were staying on the same floor at the hotel! And just a few days later, I got to interview her for the first time for my channel.
Then fast forward a bit — during Beast Morphers season two, Hasbro reached out and I got to chat with her again, this time alongside her castmates. And now, here we are — interview number three — but this time, it’s not about morphing or monsters. It’s about a brand-new chapter in her life.
She’s gone from actress and superhero to author — with her new journaling book Coming Home Journal, which helps people reconnect with themselves in the most personal and mindful way.
So let’s catch up and talk about everything that’s happened since the Grid Battleforce days — Fangirls and fanboys, Jacqueline Scislowski!
To order your copy, go to www.ComingHomeJournal.com!
00:00 Preview
00:43 Intro
03:06 First time practicing your morph
05:10 Something unplanned that made the scene better
06:16 New Zealand
09:12 The moment you decided to take a break from acting
12:35 Autoimmune struggles
14:00 Back to school experience
15:15 What lead to Coming Home Journal
20:33 What is Coming Home Journal about
23:02 Fangirling over
25:30 What would Power Rangers be Journaling about
27:21 What about self-compassion you wished you knew earlier
30:13 Reconnecting with fans
32:27 Final Words
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!
You know, when I first saw this band on my feed, I was struck by how different they sounded from a lot of Gen Z bands out there. What really hooked me was the dynamic between their voices — that unique blend of male and female tones that just clicks.
It took a while for our schedules to finally line up, but it did. So now, me and everyone here at The Pod Network are so thrilled to have them with us today.
Fangirls and fanboys, Renzo and Sofia of Any Name’s Okay!
00:00 Preview
00:37 Intro
01:29 The beginning
04:25 First jam session
06:52 New genre to explore
10:30 Decision to have two singers
13:02 I call bullshit!
17:05 Key sweet spot
19:44 Late reaction to a song
23:06 When the crowd sings back at you
26:21AD
27:16 Fanboy/Fangirl
30:16 How being a fan makes you a better artist
33:48 Hard times
37:29 What would make your 2017 brains explode
43:07 Final Words
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
Today we’re joined by a voice that’s been powerfully turning heads around the world. Born in Norway, she blends Nordic cool with Manila warmth, crafting songs that feel like late-night confessions wrapped in soulful pop and R&B. She’s fresh off a sold-out show in New York, about to light up the stage here in Manila, and her new single I’m Still is already earning praise for its calm-but-fearless vibe. Please welcome an artist who proves that stillness can carry the same charge as a roaring crowd.
Fangirls and fanboys, HILLARI.
00:00 Preview
00:35 Intro
01:13 Norwegian and Filipino roots
02:15 The artist I was becoming
03:22 Stillness as a bold move
05:30 Career as a roadtrip
06:39 Setbacks you needed to have
08:09 New album in the works
09:29 Keeping the HILLARI DNA alive
10:44 Planned or Happy Accidents
11:14 Sold out New York show
13:48 Rituals
14:49 Emotional center of your Manila show
15:31 Fangirling over
16:44 Writing or performing
17:46 Hardest thing to figure out
18:49 Alternate timeline
19:31 Final words
19:59 AD
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy!
I got the amazing opportunity to talk to the two lead actors from one of my favorite Netflix shows: Nobody Wants This. Watching Season 1 when it first dropped really reminded me of how great writing and undeniable chemistry can make a show feel timeless. And having two actors who defined that golden era of TV show us they’ve still got it, now that was something truly special.
It was so special getting the chance to speak to these two for Season 2!
Fangirls and fanboys, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody!
00:00 Preview
00:21 Intro
00:37 Humans overcomplicate things
01:28 Understanding who Noah could become by Season 2
02:07 A setback that turned out better than expected
03:37 Tough Love they'd give Noah and Joanne
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
You know her voice the moment you hear it... gritty, emotional, and impossible to forget. She first wowed the country on Tawag ng Tanghalan and now she’s dropping her first full album, Lab Songs ng mga Tanga, a project that shows just how much she owns her sound. I’m excited to dig into the stories, the risks, and the writing sessions behind the music.
Fangirls and Fanboys, Janine Berdin!
00:00 Preview
00:47 Intro
01:28 When did you find out you wanted to make your own music?
06:15 From releasing singles, to now a full-length album
08:04 Happy accidents or map out every detail?
10:31 A gamble that didn't pay off at first
14:01 Tattoos
18:36 AD
19:30 Other genres that creep into your music
21:04 Writing or performing
23:28 What are you currently fangirling over
26:05 Music like a video game
27:28 Sponge Cola collaboration
30:16 Song that hits different
31:49 Final words
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy, with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
Growing up with the Tron franchise, I was thrilled to hear about TRON: ARES. And getting the chance to speak with one of its lead stars was such an incredible experience. I had an amazing time during our conversation and can’t wait for you to watch it!
Fangirls and fanboys, GRETA LEE!
00:00 Preview
00:40 Balancing Imagination and Scale
02:24 Who she would pull from the Grid for 29 mins
03:11 Nine Inch Nails
04:46 Tron Fandom
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy, with me your host Chris Cantada Force!
When I first watched KPop Demon Hunters, I didn’t expect to fall this hard. Not just for the music, but for how much heart this story had. So to get to talk to the people who brought that sound, spirit, and soul to life… feels really special.
Fangirls and fanboys, here are EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, AND REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X, and the film’s director, Chris Appelhans.
00:00 Preview
00:56 Intro
01:16 Difference between HUNTR/X and Solo Artistry
03:03 Weakness becomes strength
06:38 Pep talk before the TONIGHT SHOW
07:24 Sealing the Honmoon at the club
08:26 Fearless and Undefined... playing FORTNITE
10:14 Music and Dialogue
12:48 Easiest and most difficult scene
16:12 TWICE
17:47 Fearless and Undefined (Chris Appelhans)
19:37 AD
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me, your host Chris Cantada Force.
She’s been in the industry for more than a decade, and has been singing with a voice that can break your heart and heal it in the same verse. Her music has traveled from intimate café corners to massive festival stages across Asia, and her storytelling only keeps getting deeper. Whether you first heard her on Human Eyes or discovered her through Befriending My Tears, you know you’re in for something special.
Fangirls and fanboys, Clara Benin!
00:00 Preview
00:33 Intro
01:22 Early years at MINT College
03:59 Other genres people might not know you like
05:42 Clara's father
08:22 Intimate shows or Festivals
09:22 Performing with a 30-piece Orchestra
11:40 Warnings to Younger Self
13:29 Fangirling over
14:02 AD
15:11 Tattoos
20:08 Unlearning
23:25 Writing or Performing
24:31 Fears when you were starting out
25:58 Song that hits different when you reminisce
27:34 Final Words
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
I’m really excited about today’s guests. I first met them at the 2024 Spotify Wrapped dinner, where we were all being recognized with awards that night. By chance, we ended up at the same area of this long table, and my very first impression of them wasn’t even about the music. It was how genuinely kind and friendly they were.
Since then, I’ve been wanting to have them on the show, and I’m so glad we finally made it happen, especially at such an exciting time. They just dropped their brand-new single ‘Headlines’ and are only a few weeks away from their very first solo concert. Fangirls and fanboys, BGYO!
00:00 Preview
00:45 Intro
01:52 Individual Influences
05:37 Debut Memories
07:49 Learning Curve During The Beginning
10:32 Inspiration from Aces
12:20 Lessons from Star Hunt Academy
14:01 Performing Internationally
18:08 First Solo Concert
24:45 AD
25:54 Fanboy Moments
28:43 Fan Mentality
30:15 What Has Changed And What Has Stayed The Same
32:04 BGYO Song That Represents You
33:53 Future Goals
35:32 Final Words
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me, your host, Chris Cantada Force.
I was lucky enough to watch the entire second season of GEN V ahead of its release. The storytelling is razor-sharp, the twists are deliciously shocking, and the character arcs are so rich that you find yourself rooting for everyone in ways you didn’t expect.
That’s why I’m so thankful to Prime Video for giving me the chance to sit down with three of the incredible cast members to talk all things Gen V. Fangirls and fanboys, here's my conversation with Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, and Derek Luh!
00:00 Preview
00:24 Intro
01:54 Knowing what Marie's arc would look like
02:34 "My Jordan would react differently than your Jordan..."
04:14 "Hello No" Superpowers
05:19 Would they let go of their powers
05:54 What fans would be surprised to know behind the scenes
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force.
You know, one of the best parts of being a fan is when the people you once looked up to actually become part of your life. That’s exactly what happened with today’s guest. I first knew him as Koda, the Blue Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Charge. And like so many of us, I was just a fan. But since then, he’s gone from Ranger to starring in Hollywood films like Bullet Train, and leading films in Indonesia. I’m lucky enough to call him a friend, and now he’s here in Manila, filming his latest movie Shadow Transit, which makes me extra happy, because it means we finally get to sit down face-to-face after such a long time. Fangirls and fanboys, Yoshi Sudarso.
00:00 Preview
00:49 Intro
02:20 Power Rangers journey began in a music video shoot
06:36 Fan and Actor reaction to booking Koda
10:25 Bond with castmates
13:58 THAT Power Morphicon Moment
26:05 Differences shooting in Hollywood and Asia
34:03 K-Pop Demon Hunters
39:03 Digimon
42:10 Actors in Hollywood that inspired you
49:47 What do you hope people say about you 5-10 years from now
53:56 Final words
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!
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!