Once and Always a Fanboy
Once and Always a Fanboy
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Once and Always a Fanboy Podcast, with your host Chris Cantada Force. Each week, Chris interviews actors and artists about their new projects. And once in a while, Chris will talk about what he’s currently geeking out on!
Chris started his career as the drummer for platinum award winning band Sponge Cola in the early 2000s. He then made a name for himself when he morphed into a YouTube content creator. Chris has now entered his interviewer era! He decided to extend his love for talking to these remarkable guests by creating this podcast.
Once a fanboy, always a fanboy!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of entertainment culture, personal storytelling, and creative insights, with episodes featuring topics like the experience of working in popular series, the influence of childhood fandoms, and the impact of social media on modern artistry. Examples include interviews with Joshua Hyunho Lee about 'XO, KITTY' and Sofia Pablo discussing 'GREEN BONES', providing audience access to behind-the-scenes stories.

Welcome to Once and Always a Fanboy, a podcast for anyone who’s ever geeked out over something (and still does). Hosted by Chris Cantada Force, former Sponge Cola drummer, longtime YouTuber, and now podcasting one conversation at a time.
Each week, Chris talks with actors, artists, and fans about their projects, passions, and creative journeys. He’ll also share what he’s currently geeking out over, because that fanboy spark never dies. From stage to screen to the mic, Chris is here to keep the fandom flame burning.
ONCE a fanboy… ALWAYS a fanboy.
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and welcome to Season 2 of Once and Always a Fanboy!
Joining us today is a rising star you all need to know. She’s the actress who brought Tina Turnbow to life in Stranger Things Season 5, a character who’s been hinted at in the past but only in name… until now. And yes, she’s the reason we all laughed, gasped, and couldn’t stop talking about that unforgettable viral scene. What a perfect way to start the year. Fangirls and fanboys, Caroline Elle Abrams!
00:00 Preview
00:39 Intro
01:13 First choice you made to figure out who Tina was
02:10 Script vs. Instincts
02:58 Erica and Tina's backstory
03:53 Iconic Pie Scene
05:14 Trust between actors
06:17 Early training habits that helped on the Stranger Things set
07:21 Stranger Things character that inspired you
08:02 Secretive sets
08:47 Fangirling over
09:47 Tina in another franchise
10:54 Something that caught you off guard
11:59 Filming days
12:51 Stranger Things Magic
13:38 Looking back on your time on Stranger Things
14:30 Future of Tina
16:05 Inspiring young actors
17:48 Final words

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