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Once Upon A Fan Podcast

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

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Podcast #115: The Price of Gold discussion

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2025/09/17

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.”Together, they explore Emma Swan’s pivotal speech about showing people who they really are—and how that moment

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57:53

Podcast #114: Return to Storybrooke

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2025/05/31

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 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

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120:00

Podcast #88: "Street Rats" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/10/20

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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87:51

Podcast #87: "The Other Shoe" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/10/13

"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 Cinderella's step-family, and what happened after Emma granted the wish that Cinderella's heart made.

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96:47

Podcast #86: "A Bitter Draught" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/10/06

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 Queen's mission to get Zelena on her side. We'll also have everything you need to know in our news roundup.

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118:05

Podcast #85: "The Savior" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/09/29

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 Upon A Time!

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120:27

Podcast #84: "Only You" - "An Untold Story" Review +...

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/05/18

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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96:21

Podcast #83: "Last Rites" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/05/11

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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119:22

Podcast #82: "Firebird" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/05/04

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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94:58

Podcast #80: "Ruby Slippers" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/04/27

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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94:03

Podcast #81: "Sisters" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/04/20

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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89:30

Podcast #79: "Her Handsome Hero" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/04/13

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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116:56

Podcast #78: "Our Decay" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/04/06

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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75:57

Podcast #77: "The Brothers Jones" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/03/30

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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94:41

Podcast #76: "Devil's Due" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/03/24

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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120:01

Podcast #75: "Labor of Love" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/03/17

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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119:39

Podcast #74: "Souls of the Departed" Review + News...

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2016/03/09

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

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2015/12/10

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 it!

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119:54

Podcast #72: "Birth" - "The Bear King" Review + News...

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2015/11/18

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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107:26

Podcast #71: "Nimue" Review + News Roundup

Once Upon A Fan Podcast ·

2015/11/12

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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