Once Upon A Fan Podcast
by Z. David Van Norman
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
Episodes
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Podcast #115: The Price of Gold discussion
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…
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Podcast #114: Return to Storybrooke
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. When ONCE UPON A TIME was on the air, Amy and I were part of the team behind...
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Podcast #113: "Is This Henry Mills?" Review
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...
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Podcast #112: "Sisterhood" Review
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…
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Podcast #111: "Knightfall"/"The Girl in the Tower" Review + News Roundup
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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Podcast #110: "A Taste of the Heights" Review + News Roundup
Pour some sugar on your beignets! Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have grabbed some Flamin' Cajun and now they're Rollin Bayou with a review of the latest episode of Once Upon Time! This week's podcast is serving up theories on the final episodes of the show, Regina's relationship with Dr....
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Podcast #109: "The Eighth Witch"/"Secret Garden" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson are back with the latest episode of the Once Upon A Fan Podcast!
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Podcast #108: "Eloise Gardener" / "Pretty in Blue" review + news roundup
We're late, we're late, for a very important date, but we're here! Zach and Ashley are back with an all-new read of the latest chapter of Once Upon A Time, so grab your gardening shears and have a seat at the tea party as we untangle the newest twists and turns, including a Tremaine theory...
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Podcast #107: "Wake Up Call" Review + News Roundup
Talk about a "Wake Up Call!" No snoozing here! This episode just kicked Once Upon A Time's seventh season into high gear. There's magic, there's mystery (and mystery and mystery and mystery...), there's INFORMATION FOR THEORIES! (YES, THEORIES ARE BACK!) Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have...
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Podcast #106: "Beauty"/"Greenbacks" DOUBLE HEADER REVIEWS + news roundup
We put on our costumes and travelled to the Edge of Realms, the bayou, and Tilly's shipping container house and now we're back for our latest episode reviews! Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson are back with all our thoughts on these latest chapters of Once Upon A Time and what we think is coming…
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Podcast #105: "A Pirates Life" review + a chat with Adam Horowitz & Eddy Kitsis
Yo ho, yo ho, "A Pirate's Life" for us! Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have boarded the Fatty Roger for a twisty-turny adventure through spinning portals, pregnancy tests, ballet recitals, and wharfs full of so many wretched scallywags you'll think you're seeing double! We've also got an...
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Podcast #104: "Hyperion Heights" Review
Henry Mills has driven his way into the Hyperion Heights neighborhood of Seattle, and Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have their Swyft apps ready to hail him for a ride. Join us as we read the first episode of the Once Upon A Time requel! (We don't have a news bulletin because of time issues....
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Podcast #103 Part 2
We needed more time to discuss the finale episode of Once Upon A Time.
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Podcast #103: "The Final Battle" review + news roundup
This chapter of Once Upon A Time has come to a close. Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have fought their way through "The Final Battle" and lived to tell the tale. We're We've also got a special listener letter segment with other fans sharing their thoughts on what the show means to them....
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Podcast 102: "The Song In Your Heart" review + news roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #101: "The Black Fairy" review + news roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #100: "Where Bluebirds Fly" review + news roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time and celebrate our 100th podcast!
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Podcast #99: "Awake" review + news roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #98: "Mother's Little Helper" review + news roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #97: "A Wondrous Place" review + news roundup
Charming finally learned the details of his father's death at the hands of his future son-in-law while Snow enjoyed some strong artisanal libations at Aesop's Tables while a pirate, a princess, and a mermaid joined forces to escape the villainous clutches of villainous men. We'll have our episode...
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Podcast #96: "Page 23" review + news roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of ABC's Once Upon A Time, plus all the latest news and update in our weekly news roundup! See you then!
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Podcast #88: "Street Rats" Review + News Roundup
Riff raff! "Street Rats!" Do we buy that? Join hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson as they review the fifth episode of Once Upon A Time's sixth season! Join our review of the Aladdin and Jasmine meet cute while the Evil Queen reminds us that she's Cora's daughter.
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Podcast #87: "The Other Shoe" Review + News Roundup
"The Other Shoe" has dropped on Once Upon A Time! Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson have threaded their laces in preparation to discuss this twist on the wish that Cinderella's heart made. This is a special episode: the origins of Snow White and Cinderella's friendship, what happened to...
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Podcast #86: "A Bitter Draught" Review + News Roundup
Once Upon A Time has brewed "A Bitter Draught" and Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson are ready to drink it! We'll discuss the latest twists and turns in Storybrooke, including the appearance of the Count of Monte Cristo, Belle and Rumple's separation, Emma's sessions with Archie, and the Evil...
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Podcast #85: "The Savior" Review + News Roundup
Our fourth podcasting season has begun! Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson are back from the summer hiatus with all the latest developments in the Storybrooke universe. We'll theorize about the latest news and speculate on what's to come as we review the season six premiere episode of Once...
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Podcast #84: "Only You" - "An Untold Story" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the season finale of Once Upon A Time and theorize as to what will happen next season!
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Podcast #83: "Last Rites" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman and Ashley Benson speak their peace about the latest episode of Once Upon A Time, "Last Rites"! We also have the latest info about the season finale.
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Podcast #82: "Firebird" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #80: "Ruby Slippers" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #81: "Sisters" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #79: "Her Handsome Hero" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #78: "Our Decay" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #77: "The Brothers Jones" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #76: "Devil's Due" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #75: "Labor of Love" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time! Plus we'll have our usual news roundup with all the latest announcements for the world of Storybrooke.
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Podcast #74: "Souls of the Departed" Review + News Roundup
The hiatus is finally over! (Celebrate good times, COME ON!) We're back after 3 months of waiting, ready to discuss the 5B premiere of Once Upon A Time! Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson will have their review along with our news roundup!
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Podcast #73: "Swan Song" Review + News Roundup
Join hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson for a special two-hour podcast as they review "Swan Song," the winter finale for season 5B of Once Upon A Time. We'll also have any latest news in our weekly news roundup. It's the last podcast before the winter hiatus, you don't want to miss...
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Podcast #72: "Birth" - "The Bear King" Review + News Roundup
Hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson are here for a special two-hour podcast reviewing the two-part episode of Once Upon A Time, "Birth/The Bear King." As usual we'll have our weekly news roundup giving our opinion on the latest developments in Storybrooke.
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Podcast #71: "Nimue" Review + News Roundup
Join hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson as they review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time, "Nimue" written by Jane Espenson. We'll also have our usual news round-up. See you then!
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Podcast #70: "The Bear and the Bow" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time, "The Bear and the Bow," written by Andrew Chambliss and Tze Chun.
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Podcast #69: "Dreamcatcher" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time, written by Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
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Podcast #68: "Siege Perilous" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the third episode of Once Upon A Time's fifth season, "Siege Perilous," written by Jane Espenson and directed by podcast fave Ralph Hemecker.
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Podcast #67: "The Price" Review + News Roundup
Join hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson during their review of Once Upon A Time's episode "The Price," written by Andrew Chambliss & Dana Horgan. Ashley will also discuss her experience with the Once Upon A Fan trip to Steveston, BC!
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Podcast #66: "The Dark Swan" Review + News Roundup
Join hosts Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson as they review the premiere of Once Upon A Time's fifth season, "The Dark Swan," written by show creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis.
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Podcast #64: "Operation Mongoose" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the season 4 finale of Once Upon A Time! We'll also have our exclusive coverage from RegalCon in Anaheim!
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Podcast #63: "Mother" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #62: "Lily" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #61B: "Sympathy for the De Vil" Part 2
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #61A: "Sympathy for the De Vil" Part 1
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
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Podcast #60: "Heart of Gold" Review + News Roundup
Zach Van Norman, Amy Hood and Ashley Benson review the latest episode of Once Upon A Time!
About this show
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
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