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In this episode of my podcast The Break, I talk about the end of Star Trek Prodigy, about Strange New Worlds Season 2, Secret Invasion and Mission Impossible. I comment on the submarine and the refugee boat stories and I review the books I’ve read this week. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with Continue reading "The End of Star Trek Prodigy, Secret Invasion and Mission Impossible" The post Th...

In this episode of my podcast: My overal review of Succession My review of ‘Darkest Hour’ Star Wars: Outlaws and the toxic ‘fans’ Vivien Blair wants to play princess Leia again The Dawn of the Jedi movie My opinion about the Star Wars movies premiere dates How to deal with post event blues? Book reviews: Continue reading "Star Wars: Outlaws, Star Wars premiere dates announced, the Reddit controver...

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: Why did Bob Iger demo Star Wars content for the Apple Vision Pro? Why I can’t stop watching the show ‘Taskmaster’ My reaction to the teaser trailer for The Marvels Can protestants receive Communion? New Lego Sets: Hogwarts Castle and Grounds; Jaws Review of ‘Mother Nature is Continue reading "Star Wars on the Apple Vision Pro, exciting new Lego Sets, The...

In this week’s episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: Recasting Luke Skywalker; Trailer reactions: Transformers and the Barbie Movie; Parish renewal; the Lego Mars Rover Perseverance; Size Matters Not review; upgrading old tech. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Recasting Luke Skywalker? Transformers and Barbies; the Lego...

In this episode, I talk about the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, I review the TV-series Willow after binge-watching it on Disney Plus, I share what I learned from a book about commandos and I look ahead at Apple’s WWDC. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly Continue reading "Return of the Jedi – Has It Really Been 40 Years?" The post Return of the Jedi – Has...

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: ? Cooking Lembas with the Elves ? My reaction to the trailer for Gareth Edwards’ movie The Creator ? Only a few days left to watch the Willow TV series ? Why do we still use Frankincense in church? ? Thea Beckman’s Crusade in Jeans ? My Continue reading "Disney Plus Removing Willow? The Creator Trailer, Crusade in Jeans, LEGO 2K Drive, Why Frankincense?"...

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: ? How I ended up as a presenter at a Dutch Star Wars convention (Echobase) ? My reaction to the trailer for Dune – Part 2 ? The religious undertones of the TV-series ‘Silo’ on Apple TV Plus ? What do superheroes and the apostles have in Continue reading "The Week of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" The post The Week of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom appeared fir...

In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: The Coronation of King Charles III The future of Star Wars: expanding the timeline Star Wars Visions Season 2 impressions The surprise announcement of a new animated Babylon 5 movie The Writers’ Strike The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Book reviews: Song of Spider-man; Storytelling in 12 Continue reading "The Future of Star Wars & Babylon 5" The post The F...

In this episode of my podcast The Break: Upcoming adventures & travel plans Star Trek Picard, the secret of Sesame Street and the Silmarillion The real reason the church doesn’t like esoteric practices Review of J.R.R. Tolkien’s recording of ‘The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth‘ Physical, emotional and mental health Why Apple’s Reality headset might be revolutionary Continue reading "The Secret of Se...

In this week’s episode of my podcast ‘The Break’, I talk about the finale of season 3 of The Mandalorian (spoiler-free), and about the biblical stories that seem to have inspired the plight of the Mandalorian tribes. I also talk about my visit to the Kingdom of Elfia, about the reason why Easter Time lasts Continue reading "There Is More To The Mandalorians" The post There Is More To The Mandalori...

In this special episode of The Break I take you on a journey from London to Rotterdam, recorded on the streets, in the underground, on the train, in the car and on the boat! Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post From London to Rotterdam appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this special live episode of The Break, I take you on a tour of the convention floor at the Star Wars Celebration 2023! Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Live From London: The Star Wars Celebration 2023! appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this episode of The Break I talk about two major events converging this upcoming week: Holy Week and the Star Wars Celebration in London. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post This Is The Way appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this episode of my podcast The Break I talk about my upcoming trip to the UK for Star Wars Celebration 2023. I explain why March 25 is #tolkienreadingday and why J.R.R. Tolkien chose this specific day for the destruction of the Ring of Power. I also review what I’ve read so far of Brandon Continue reading "Tolkien, the Ring and The Annunciation" The post Tolkien, the Ring and The Annunciation a...

In this week’s episode of my podcast The Break I talk about the upcoming Star Wars Celebration, I discuss the success of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once at The Oscars, I look back on the 10 year anniversary of pope Francis’ papacy, I review the books ‘Dry’ and ‘Mistborn – The Last Kingdom’ and I Continue reading "Will The Star Wars Celebration Surprise Us With Big News?" The post Will The Star...

In this episode, I talk about why Wakanda Forever didn’t work, what the future will bring for Star Wars and the DCU, why pilgrimages may be more important than you think and what I thought about Blake Crouch’s book Recursion. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Why Wakanda Forever Didn’t Work appeared first on Father Roderick .

I discuss religious symbolism in the first episode of the new season of The Mandalorian, I review ‘Dark Matter’ by Blake Crouch, I share my 2 ingredient Bagel recipe and talk about the Meta Quest 3 and Apple’s Reality headset. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post The Mandalorian Is Back With Even More Religious Symbolism appeared...

My spoiler-free review of the first episodes of the retro futuristic TV show ‘Hello Tomorrow!’; The reason we celebrate Lent; Dark Matter and other books I’ve read this week; Valve’s SteamDeck – first impressions. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Hello Tomorrow! Review appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this week’s episode of The Break I share my enthusiasm about season 3 of Star Trek Picard, I talk about Ash Wednesday and Lent, I review ‘The Butterfly Assassin’, and I talk about my love-hate relationship with carrots. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Star Trek Picard Season 3 – My Spoiler-free Review! appeared first on Fa...

In this week’s podcast, I talk about James Gunn’s reboot of the DCU, about Hogwarts Legacy and the controversy that surrounds it, I’ll share my thoughts on the shocking report about l’Arche’s founder Jean Vanier and the abuse he kept hidden for decades. And of course I talk about the LEGO Lord of the Rings Continue reading "James Gunn’s DC Universe Plans: My Thoughts" The post James Gunn’s DC Univ...

In this episode of The Break: my review of Shrinking on Apple TV Plus, Attack on Titan, Faith and Science, Pillars of the Earth, Bami Goreng, transitioning back to the Apple ecosystem. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Shrinking On Apple TV Plus Is Amazing appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this episode of The Break: Picard and The Bad Batch, why do some Catholics only receive the host and not the chalice during communion? What I thought of The Witcher – The Last Wish; Pumpkin soup and Apple News. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick The post Why Picard Brings Back His Old Crew appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this episode of The Break, I review the first episode of The Last of Us on HBO Max, I explain why the priest sometimes whispers during Mass, and I talk about Apple’s new Mac Mini and why I would like to get one. Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation Continue reading "The Last of Us" The post The Last of Us appeared first on Father Roderick .

In this episode of The Break: The Depth of Deep Space Nine, Spiritual Life Habits, Life Lessons from an Astronaut, Meat and Dairy Alternatives, Computational Photography. Affiliate Link: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything – by Col. Chris Hadfield Like Continue reading "The Depth of Deep Space Nine" Th...

In this first episode of the new year, I talk about the movies Knives Out and Glass Onion, I explain why Catholics often like to have their religious objects blessed, I review the book ‘Meet the Frugalwoods’, I share the recipe for fake crab chips and I talk about Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Support Continue reading "Knives Out and Glass Onion" The post Knives Out and Glass Onion appeared first on...