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Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

Fr. Roderick Vonhögen explores the deeper layers of the stories that you love.

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41:28

The Break: Tales of the Empire and the one thing...

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2024/04/11

In this episode of The Break, I review the movie 'Tenet' by Christopher Nolan, I watch and review the trailer for Tales of the Empire and I share the one thing that is missing in the story trailer for the game Star Wars: Outlaws.In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, I discuss vacuming droids and I share my first impressions of the game Diablo IV.

46:10

The Break: The future of Star Trek, the Star Wars...

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2024/04/04

There is one aspect of Star Trek Discovery that keeps bugging me now that the series enters its final season. And looking back on the Star Wars Prequels: do those movies still hold up after all these years? I answer a listener question about a particular form of prayer that borders on superstition.In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I talk about new types of food to try out when I'm back in Rome, I tell you how I use AI to help me in my creative process and I share my

48:46

The Break: Holy Week and Easter Explained, Fallout,...

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2024/03/28

In this week's episode of the Break I talk about Alien: Romulus, about the Fallout TV series and about the trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. I also explain the background of Holy Week and Easter.In the premium part of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about Tolkien Reading Day, the AI short film 'Airhead' and about what Apple may have in store for its upcoming WWDC.

39:58

The Acolyte, The Three Body Problem and Wonka

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2024/03/24

In this episode of the Break I share my impressions of the trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte, I review the first two episodes of the Netflix series The Three Body Problem and I tell you what I thought of 'Wonka'. In the Premium version of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about the new Dungeons and Dragons Lego set, I solve a clothing enigma that puzzled me for years and I share my experience playing the Back To The Future Board Game!

32:03

The Break: The 2024 Oscars, Frieren, Resident Alien...

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2024/03/13

In this episode of The Break, I look back at this year's Academy Awards Ceremony, I share why 'Frieren' may be one of the deepest and most thought-provoking anime series I've ever seen and I tell you why Pierce Brown's Iron Gold derailed my reading plans for this year.In the Premium part of the show, exclusively for my patrons, I share the process of changing and adapting a homily at the last minute, I tell you about my upcoming Hobbit retreat and I bid farewell to the wedge-shaped MacBook

46:16

The Break: Across the Spiderverse, James Gunn &...

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2024/03/06

In this episode:Movies & TV: My review of Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse James Gunn starts filming Superman. Peculiar Bunch: the one thing I wish Pope Francis wouldn't do In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons: Book review: D&D: Lore and Legends, a visual celebration of the 5th edition of the world's greatest role playing game Cooking: carrot pumpkin soup, crepes with ham and brie/camembert, Indonesian pea soup. Tech/Media: Where is YouTube heading and what

45:12

The Break: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix); Bad...

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2024/02/28

In this episode of The Break I share my first impressions of the live action series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and of season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. I also talk about rereading Lord of the Rings and about the death of Star Trek actor Kenneth Mitchell. In the premium section of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Baldur's Gate 3, the Apple Vision Pro and about the Proto-Indo-European language in Alien: Prometheus.Link: Proto-Indo-European language in Alien Prometheus:

41:08

The Break: Madame Web, Captain Rambeau, My New Book

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2024/02/20

In this episode of The Break I talk about the new Sony movie 'Madame Web' and about the core problem of the movie industry, I review the Marvel Comic 'Monica Rambeau: Photon'. And I talk about my new book 'Lent for Little Folk' that will soon be made available to my patrons and to people who sign up for my email newsletter 'Diary of a Media Priest'. In the Premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about fasting during Lent, about work in the Middle-ages and about the

35:06

The Break: The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3...

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2024/02/15

In this episode of The Break, I review The Marvels and the Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. Tip: The New Look on Apple TV Plus. In the premium part of the show available to my patrons, I explain why Tolkien didn't like Lent, I share my impressions of the audiobook version of 'Light of the Jedi', we explore why Dutch sounds funny to English speaking people, we meet the PEGI guy and I talk about Persona 3 Reload. You can sign up for my Diary of a Media Priest by going to mediapriest.com

42:06

The Break: RIP Carl Weathers; My First Tolkien...

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2024/02/08

In this episode of The Break: Star Wars: the death of Carl Weathers My Tolkien Webinar on Ash Wednesday Pluto (Anime series on Netflix) first impressions How sleep impacts my reading focus Marvel Unlimited: Infinity comics Premium content for my patrons: Star Trek Archives on the Apple Vision Pro Feeeed for iOS – follow everything The post The Break: RIP Carl Weathers; My First Tolkien Webinar; Pluto Review appeared first on Father Roderick.

39:55

The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient Rome and...

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2024/02/01

In this episode: The Creator by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) Rome (HBO Max) Trauma responses in Vinland Saga Book review: ‘The apprentice: my life in the kitchen’ by Jacques Pepin In the premium episode for my patrons: Cooking with a braiser pan Tech: TikTok and YouTube audiences moving away from ‘hyper edits’ More content comingContinue reading "The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient Rome and Alexandria on TV; The Apprentice in the Kitchen" The post The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient

39:55

The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season...

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2024/01/25

In this episode I talk about the Oscar nominations for the movie Barbie, I review the Squid Games game show, Young Sheldon and True Detective and I revisit Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I also share my first impressions of the game Palworld. The post The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season 2; True Detective and Palworld appeared first on Father Roderick.

36:42

The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom; Walking to...

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2024/01/18

In this episode: How Star Wars fans reacted to toxic fandom this week; my journey with Mr. Underhill and John Snowflake in Fantasy Hike; Vinland Saga and the art of making history lessons relevant for today. In the premium part of the show (available to all my patreon contributors), I review Britney Spears’ autobiography “TheContinue reading "The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom; Walking to Mordor; the History Lessons of Vinland Saga" The post The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom;

33:24

The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why?...

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2024/01/11

In this episode of the Break: Lots of Star Wars news: All about the new Star Wars movie about the Mandalorian and Grogu, The Mandalorian Season 4 and Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed. Middle-earth experiences in videogames What the Harry Potter Reboot should avoid In the premium part of the show, available for all my payingContinue reading "The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why? Medieval Dynasty and the Harry Potter Reboot" The post The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why

42:00

The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars?...

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2024/01/07

In this episode of The Break, I share why I’m excited about Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s plans for the new Star Wars movie about Rey’s efforts to rebuild the Jedi order. I talk about the fate of Star Trek Discovery and I tell you why I decided to buy the physical 4K discs for The Lord ofContinue reading "The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery" The post The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery

40:47

The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon

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2024/01/01

In this New Year’s episode of The Break I list my favorite movies, TV shows and books of 2023, I review Zack Snyder’s movie ‘Rebel Moon’ and I look forward to what 2024 has in store! In the Premium part of the show for my Patrons, I talk about Beef Wellington, Pasta Con Le Cozze,Continue reading "The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon" The post The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon appeared first on Father Roderick.

42:48

The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special;...

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2023/12/28

In this episode: Why you should (re)watch the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy for Christmas Visiting the JRR Tolkien Exposition in Rome Comparing the xThermae Romae Novae anime about Roman bath houses to the real Baths of Caracalla in Rome Plus, in the premium version of the showContinue reading "The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae" The post The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome;

41:38

The Break: Christmas Movie & TV Specials, Pasta...

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2023/12/14

In this episode, I talk about the new direction Doctor Who is taking in the 60th anniversary specials, I share which traditional Christmas movies I like and don't care for, I talk about the secret to quality pasta dishes and I share my impressions of the third book in the Red Rising Saga: Morning Star. The post The Break: Christmas Movie & TV Specials, Pasta Secrets and Red Rising: Morning Star Review appeared first on Father Roderick.

36:30

The Break: Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue...

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2023/12/07

In this episode of 'The Break', I explain why Star Wars could benefit from an 'Advent approach' to its tentpole productions, I give my spoiler-free impressions of Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder and share some metaphysical ponderings about the 'edge of creation'. And did you know that you can now visit the inside of Bagshot Row, Sam and Rosie's Hobbit Hole, on the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand? The post The Break: Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder, Visiting Bagshot Row appeared

53:09

The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free...

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2023/12/01

What did you think of the Doctor's return in the first 60th anniversary special? I share my spoiler-free review of "The Star Beast"! The post The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in 2024 | Return to Moria | Squid Game: The Challenge appeared first on Father Roderick.

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