Once Upon A Fan Podcast

Dust off your red leather jackets, get some arrows for your bow, and grab an apple (just... maybe not that apple). The Once Upon A Fan Podcast is your time-traveling portal back to the magical madness of ABC’s Once Upon A Time — the show that made fairy tales cool, shipping wars legendary, and curses part of the weekly weather report. Hosted by the team behind Once Upon A Fan — the internet’s biggest home for Once Upon A Time obsession — we’re diving headfirst into episode reviews, behind-the-scenes secrets, and the chaos and joy of running the top fan site during the show’s heyday. We’re talking SDCC interviews where we tried to act cool in front of the cast (and totally failed), EnchantaCon moments we’ll never forget, the wild ride of growing a fandom empire, and memories from the very first Once Upon A Time podcast that we launched with nothing but love, caffeine, and a dream. Whether you rooted for heroes, villains, or someone perpetually stuck in a mor

Once Upon A Fan Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Z. David Van Norman, with 108 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Z. David Van Norman hosts Once Upon A Fan Podcast, a tv show with 108 episodes published.

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  Podcast #115: The Price of Gold discussion

  Sep 17, 20251h 25mS0

  Have you ever been hooked on a TV show by one specific moment? Was it a character, a musical theme, a line of dialogue? For host David Van Norman, that moment was meeting Storybrooke’s Savior, Emma Swan. And he's not alone! Guest Jackie Rogers (an assistant editor in network television) joins this Swan-centric discussion to revisit Once Upon a Time’s fourth episode, “The Price of Gold.”<br /><br />Together, they explore Emma Swan’s pivotal speech about showing people who they really are—and how that moment resonates across her entire journey. From Emma’s emotional walls and self-doubt in...

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  Podcast #114: Return to Storybrooke

  May 31, 202558 minS0

  After a seven-year slumber, we’re back to revisit the enchanted world of ONCE UPON A TIME with fresh eyes and full hearts. I’m David Van Norman, formerly known as Zach Van Norman, and I'm joined by my co-host, Amy Hood.<br /><br />When ONCE UPON A TIME was on the air, Amy and I were part of the team behind Once Upon A Fan — the most popular fan site dedicated to the series, which gave us first-hand experiences with the cast and showrunners that offer a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the show’s legacy and impact. And that’s part of...

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  Podcast #113: "Is This Henry Mills?" Review

  Mar 21, 202550 minS0

  This is one time you don't send it to voicemail.  Join hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson as they take their phones off silent for the phone call that sent shockwaves through the fandom and review the breaking of the Hyperion Heights curse, the villain arisen from within, and the time travel twist that no one saw coming! 5/13/2018

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  Podcast #112: "Sisterhood" Review

  Apr 5, 201847 minS0

  Get your tokens ready: we're going to Flynn's Barcade! Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have taken aim and are ready to try their luck as they review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time. This week's cards reveal a Candy Killer, Drizella's fate, and Rumplestiltskin's latest move. Grab your magic beans and get ready for the ride!

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  Podcast #111: "Knightfall"/"The Girl in the Tower" Review + News Roundup

  Apr 2, 20181h 17mS0

  Hello Oncers! We've got a special Double Woodpecker episode of the Once Upon A Fan Podcast! Join hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson as we grab our rooks in our nooks and get out of the troll's way while we review the latest episodes of Once Upon A Time!

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