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The Break with Father Roderick

Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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A weekly show about faith and culture, with movie/tv reviews, questions and answers about faith, books, cooking, technology and video games.

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04/30/23 • 59 min

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
  • Let’s read The Silmarillion together!

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  • Trailer for Street Gang (about Sesame Street): https://youtu.be/uQEFS6aKXCU
  • Trailer for Robin’s Wish (about Robin Williams): https://youtu.be/V59s_asIf2g

Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick

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04/30/23 • 59 min

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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 thoughts on LEGO 2K Drive
Meta’s Twitter alternative

Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick

The post Disney Plus Removing Willow? The Creator Trailer, Crusade in Jeans, LEGO 2K Drive, Why Frankincense? appeared first on Father Roderick.

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05/21/23 • 77 min

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02/18/23 • 79 min

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 Father Roderick.

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02/18/23 • 79 min

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There Is More To The Mandalorians

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04/22/23 • 75 min

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 for 50 days, about the TV series ‘Succession’, I review the books I’ve recently read, I share my thoughts on fries & vinegar and I discuss the lessons learned from filming in the UK.

Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via Patreon.com/FatherRoderick

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04/22/23 • 75 min

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The Future of Star Wars & Babylon 5

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05/05/23 • 66 min

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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 Steps; The Silmarillion
  • The Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet
  • Beauty and the Elves

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Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick

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05/05/23 • 66 min

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The Week of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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05/14/23 • 86 min

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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 common?
My review of the book ‘Legends and Lattes’ by Travis Baldree
My thoughts on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Why I love the anime series ‘Vinland Saga’
My reaction to the upcoming LEGO Ninjago City Markets set
What struck me during Google I/O 2023

Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick

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05/14/23 • 86 min

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My Favorite TV Shows Of 2022

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12/29/22 • 80 min

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In this last episode of The Break in 2022, I list my favorite TV shows of the year, I explain why Catholics confess to a priest, which books I loved reading, how I improved on Taco Bell and which videogames I liked most this year.

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12/29/22 • 80 min

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The Depth of Deep Space Nine

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01/12/23 • 61 min

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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

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01/12/23 • 61 min

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04/08/23 • 69 min

In this special live episode of The Break, I take you on a tour of the convention floor at the Star Wars Celebration 2023!

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The post Live From London: The Star Wars Celebration 2023! appeared first on Father Roderick.

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04/08/23 • 69 min

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07/04/23 • 72 min

In this episode of The Break, I explore why JRR Tolkien picked Hobbits as the heroes of his books, I review Season 1 Silo on Apple TV Plus, I review the books I read this week and I discuss the latest developments around Twitter, Reddit and the Fediverse.

Like this podcast? Support my work with a small monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick

The post Tolkien’s Unlikely Heroes, Silo Season 1 Review, Twitter and Reddit appeared first on Father Roderick.

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07/04/23 • 72 min

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How many episodes does The Break with Father Roderick have?

The Break with Father Roderick currently has 157 episodes available.

What topics does The Break with Father Roderick cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Break with Father Roderick?

The episode title 'Star Trek Picard, Sesame Street and the Silmarillion!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Break with Father Roderick?

The average episode length on The Break with Father Roderick is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Break with Father Roderick released?

Episodes of The Break with Father Roderick are typically released every 7 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of The Break with Father Roderick?

The first episode of The Break with Father Roderick was released on Mar 12, 2020.

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