Once Upon a Podcast: a Once Upon a Time Podcast

It’s the end of an era for both Once Upon a Time and Once Upon a Podcast. Join us to discuss the series finale.

Hey, Oncers! Let’s chat about Once Upon a Podcast. We have felt like we’re repeating ourselves too much lately and we’re getting a little too negative about the series. So much of what Once Upon a Time is doing with … Continue reading →

Maybe you can teach old dogs new tricks after all. In the latest Once Upon a Time episode, Rumplestiltskin proved that he was a changed man when he made an executive decision about who the Guardian should (or rather, shouldn’t) … Continue reading →

Zelena gets chosen… finally! Who knew that someone would be up for handling her brand of crazy, but there’s someone for everyone, as they say. Once Upon a Time continues to give us mysteries… sort of. We are at least … Continue reading →

First of all, there goes the bromance between Henry and Nick aka. Hansel, right?! This week we seriously question Henry’s judgement and general life skills and wonder whether it’s truly in character based on the Henry we knew as a … Continue reading →

Ivy (and her sister who we barely knew) made a quick and perplexing exit on this week’s Once Upon a Time episode. “Once Upon a Wrap-Up,” anyone? The show is also trying to unveil some answers to the mystery of … Continue reading →

In Once Upon a Time’s fourteenth episode of season 7, we learned more about Alice’s troubled past and finally got a glimpse at her early friendship with Robin Hood (his daughter, that is). The episode also cleared up the fact … Continue reading →

“Don’t call me grandma.” Who thought the Evil Queen would ever utter those words? At last, Lucy has figured out her family tie with Roni/Regina. We also flashed back to Nook on an adventure (involving a hook, no less), as … Continue reading →

A campy date that was straight out of Snow and Charming’s playbook, our “Princess and the Frog” love story finally unfolds, a murder-mystery that finally gives us fodder to debate, and just a few minor developments in Regina’s love life. … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time returned last week after a winter hiatus with a shocking (or… not?) death, and a romp through the Haunted Mansion. Over the past few months, ABC announced that the back half of season 7 will be … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, Once Upon a Time wrapped up the first half of its seventh season this week with “The Eighth Witch.” To cap off the first part of Once Upon a Time season seven, we discuss what we … Continue reading →

After a long hiatus, Once Upon a Time brings us a true fairy tale-inspired episode to keep the momentum of season 7 going. We enjoyed diving into this reimagined version of “Rapunzel” and appreciated that the show explored Lady Tremaine’s … Continue reading →

We have double the Once Upon a Time episodes to discuss this week! First up, an eerie take on the Rapunzel fairy tale and the story behind (new) Hook and his mysterious daughter. Next up, we get a brief glimpse … Continue reading →

Time’s up: Regina is back and once again finds herself in a tragic new situation. She may finally be un-cursed, but no one else, least of which Henry, can be let in on the truth, otherwise there will be tragic … Continue reading →

This week on Once Upon a Time, we got to romp through The Princess and the Frog, otherwise known to this show as Tiana’s realm! We finally got a little more information on our favorite new character of season 7, … Continue reading →

This week’s episode of Once Upon a Time set aside the new characters of season 7 in favor of a return to a some of its more traditional fan favorites. In it, we bid a heart-wrenching, but satisfying, farewell to … Continue reading →

Would Once Upon a Time season 7 be a bit easier to get into if we were binging the entire season at once? Is the OUAT season 7 reboot working for you, or are you having a difficult time getting … Continue reading →

Yo ho, yo ho… it’s a Once Upon a Time life for us. Or more specifically, a complicated Once Upon a Time life for us because once again this show threw a major plot twist in our way. Did any … Continue reading →

Welcome back! Another Once Upon a Time season, another Once Upon a Time curse. In the series’ 7th season, we are introduced to a brand new fairytale world-within-the-real-world, Hyperion Heights, which marks a dramatic departure from Storybrooke and the OUAT … Continue reading →

Hey there, Oncers! We’re back for a special summer podcast episode discussing the latest Once Upon a Time news following San Diego Comic Con. We have lots of Once Upon a Time goodness to cover: a new trailer, a sneak … Continue reading →

To wrap up Once Upon a Time’s 6th season, and the final season for many of our beloved characters, we really dig deep into not just this past television season, but the entire series as a whole. We spend much of our … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time’s Final Battle ended up being more like a series finale than just a season finale. And no wonder, because these were the episodes in which we had to say a bittersweet farewell to some of the central cast members who … Continue reading →

It’s time for a Once Upon a Time singalong! For the first – and maybe only – time ever on the podcast, we play music critic and chat about each and every one of those sweet, funny, and even quite … Continue reading →

As the infamous final battle looms over Storybrooke, we learn how the Black Fairy’s evil indeed wasn’t born, but was made… a callback to the show’s themes back in the first season. Is this the final season for Once Upon a Time, … Continue reading →

We finally get to see more of Zelena this week on Once Upon a Time, learn about a different side to her past, and finally determine that she’s been redeemed. Meanwhile, despite all of the darkness lingering around Storybrooke, love … Continue reading →

In yet another wonderful Once Upon a Time episode that brought us back into the original mythology of the show and sets us up for that impending Final Battle, we revisit Cursed Storybrooke and learn that Snow and Charming had briefly … Continue reading →

We dive back into the core mythology of Once Upon a Time: dark magic, Henry’s twisted family tree, Hook on an adventure that is going wrong at every turn, authors, saviors and the revelation that we’re on the last chapter of that Once Upon … Continue reading →

Welcome back to another episode of fairy tale shenanigans. This week Once Upon a Time takes a magical carpet ride to places under the sea, deserted islands and Agrabah! Hook needs to get “crackin'” on getting back to Emma and clear up a … Continue reading →

Regina and the Evil Queen have a (literal) heart to heart on this week’s Once Upon a Time. This episode, named after the infamous page that was supposed to have foretold Regina’s romantic destiny with Robin Hood, wrapped up two plots … Continue reading →

This Once Upon a Time episode didn’t bode too well in our minds, although it does prompt a lot of theorizing and questions on our part: what is the Black Fairy’s deal? Are Rumple and Belle on the road to … Continue reading →

Whoa, who saw that coming?! This week, Once Upon a Time finally revisited a part of Prince Charming’s backstory, the story of his father, which ended with an unexpected twist. Let’s talk about how Josh Dallas rocked this week’s episode and had a … Continue reading →

Welcome to our first regular episode back from the (seemingly) lengthy Once Upon a Time hiatus! This week follows Emma and Regina’s adventures in the Wish Realm and Regina’s side quest to properly reunite with Robin Hood. Meanwhile, back in … Continue reading →

Surprise! Welcome to a new episode of Once Upon a Podcast. We’re gearing up for the next half of Once Upon a Time season 6, which starts this Sunday night, March 5. Let’s talk about all of the new details … Continue reading →

In Once Upon a Time’s midseason-six finale, we once again dove into a magical alternate universe along with Emma and Regina, who were wished into a land where the dark curse – and Emma being the savior – never happened. While … Continue reading →

Babies, fairies, and an Evil Queen who is definitely not making any of this easier: Once Upon a Time has once again complicated life for the people of Storybrooke. This week, the series focused on Belle and Rumple – and … Continue reading →

The people of Storybrooke need to stop conspiring against the Evil Queen, because it continues to backfire in disastrous ways. This week on Once Upon a Time, Emma and Regina were banished to a realm containing all of the mirrors … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time revisited the fact that Charming and Snow share a heart, and who better to use it against them than the Evil Queen? This week on the podcast we talk about that diabolical plot twist along with a beautiful Snow … Continue reading →

This week, Once Upon a Time dove 10,000 leagues under the sea and into a part of Hook’s backstory that we haven’t seen. We revisit Liam 2.0 (remember Hook’s younger half-brother?) and meet his adoptive father, but the reunion is … Continue reading →

This week Once Upon a Time takes us to Agrabah, and we meet the fabled Aladdin and Jasmine! Do you think it’s the last we’ll see of Aladdin and Jasmine or did the episode leave you wishing for more magical carpet … Continue reading →

Strange, indeed. This week, the case of Jekyll and Hyde was wrapped up in a most unexpected way, with potentially disastrous implications for Regina. We love how Once Upon a Time also continues to deliver the cutesy Storybrooke moments with … Continue reading →

This week we dive (back) into a familiar story, Cinderella! 6 seasons later, we are walking in Cinderella’s glass shoes again. The two of us discuss whether we enjoyed this twist on the popular tale. Plus, let’s talk about substantial storylines and dark … Continue reading →

In which the Evil Queen roams around and conducts psychological warfare on the townspeople, including Regina. What else is new? Let’s talk about where season 6 is going so far and theorize a little bit about that mysterious hooded figure, the … Continue reading →

Welcome to season 6 of Once Upon a Time (and our fourth year of podcasting about the series)! We liked the darker and more mysterious tone of this episode, but did that make this one of the best premieres ever in … Continue reading →

“There’s a town in Maine…” we are getting ready for the season 6 Once Upon a Time premiere this weekend with a discussion about where we are in the Once Upon a Time saga… and where it might all be … Continue reading →

There may still be two more months before the Once Upon a Time season 6 premiere, but thanks to a deluge of spoilers at last weekend’s Comic Con, a new sneak peek and a promo trailer, it’s time to talk … Continue reading →

It’s time to take a look at everything that happened this season – from Camelot to the Underworld – on Once Upon a Time. From Dark Swans and Dark Hooks to dark deaths, plot twists and surprise resurrections, we’ve finally gathered … Continue reading →

We made it, everyone! We got through all the highs and lows, the twists and turns, and even a character death to cap off Once Upon a Time season five. Join us to talk about Henry and Violet’s adventure in the Big … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time had some incredible highs and disappointing lows this week: Robin Hood’s ultimate sacrifice, and a surprise reunion between Captain Hook and Emma marked an emotional episode for both the characters and the audience. How did you … Continue reading →

A red jacket origin story. Hades being a little – well, devil. The De Vil in charge of the Underworld. And of course, that tragic goodbye to Hook, right on the heels of learning that Emma’s love for him was true. Or … Continue reading →

Did you feel it, everyone? That sisterly bond that brings us all together? Okay, maybe it just brings former evil queens and wicked witches together, but “Sisters” proved to be a meaty (albeit fast paced) episode that shed some light … Continue reading →

It’s time for a little romance for Ruby on this week’s Once Upon a Time! Although it was a bit of a whirlwind, we enjoyed the sweet romance between these two iconic fairy tale characters. Meanwhile, some couples didn’t have such a happy … Continue reading →