In this episode: Sticky Notes app, cauliflower rice, Penne Vodka; invalid baptisms; Fall Guys; Cloud gaming; Apple vs. Facebook events.

In this episode: morning routines; making The Witcher; Away; Howard; a church of sinners and book books vs. digital books.

If anything was possible, what would your dream-life look like? In this episode, I challenge you to dream big and to take steps to realize your dreams.

In this episode: Going back to Rome; Pasta Califfa feedback; stir fry techniques: How to Stir Fry Any Vegetable; liturgical ‘actors’; sea of thieves; Mario Kart Live; wanted: Tricaster advice.

In this episode: Life changes; Dune (2020) and Discovery Season 3; Church reform in the sixties; The Dune Saga on Kindle: https://amzn.to/2Fv47D1 & Xbox Series X & S.

I share some very personal experiences of self-limiting behavior that I was able to overcome.

In this episode I share what Pope Francis taught me on discerning the future.

In this episode: How to make Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake); the art of bowing; How Trailer Music Tricks You.

In this episode: Bathroom break; Cobra Kai Netflix review; Venial and mortal sins; Harry Potter – a History of Magic and the iPad 12.9 inch vs Samsung Tab S7+.

In this episode: the Pasta Queen; Singing Agnus Dei XI Agnus Dei XI; Ms. Marvel and Black Panther comics and what my new smart scale revealed.

In this episode: Cardinal Simonis, the bishop who ordained me has died; Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman’s death; Can God communicate with us? If so, how?; What we know about Earnest Cline’s upcoming book Ready Player Two.

In this episode I share some thoughts on reducing my carbon footprint and share my struggles in some areas to live a more environment-friendly lifestyle.

Kitchen: Sgroppino, Liturgy: upgrading the church, Tech: mobile documentary gear.

In this episode: TV work progress; Reviewing the Spongebob Squarepants Movie; a Patron saint for magicians; The Mandalorian season 2 rumors.

In this episode I share some thoughts on reducing my carbon footprint and share my struggles in some areas to live a more environment-friendly lifestyle.

In this episode: String beans noodles; Reavers of Midgard; Bells in Catholic liturgy; VR – Getting a laptop or rebuild the PC?

In this episode: remodeling the rectory; Double World (Zheng tu); Patron saints.

I’ve encountered and sometimes shared some of my frustrations, worries and disappointments I experienced as a priest. And yet, deep down inside, I am profoundly happy with my vocation and with the choices I have made to follow it. In this episode, I share with you what helps me to stay a happy priest despite the shortcomings of myself and of the church that I’m a part of.

In this episode: Food: Fennel Soup recipe; Idea: Digital pilgrimages to Rome or Santiago?; Comics: Doctor Aphra; Comic Con 2020: Lord of the Rings panel and Star Trek Table Read.

In this episode: What we can learn from Ikea customer service; Paying for sacraments???; A review of the Amazon Prime series ‘Upload’; Books: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil; My impressions after seeing the trailer of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

I’ve encountered and sometimes shared some of my frustrations, worries and disappointments I experienced as a priest. And yet, deep down inside, I am profoundly happy with my vocation and with the choices I have made to follow it. In this episode, I share with you what helps me to stay a happy priest despite the shortcomings of myself and of the church that I’m a part of.

In this episode: the best pasta in the world, pasta califfa and the first landing on the moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

In this episode: Progress in the rectory, covid-19 second wave warnings. (2:44); Mulan removed from schedule, Star Wars and Avatar postponed; Cursed TV show (Netflix) season 1 review (19:22); Why do the saints occupy such an important place in Catholic tradition? (45:47)

I share what I’ve learned about the importance to base my work-related choices on your most important values, and how simple recipes can help me get into a more productive, positive mental state.

In this episode I share with you an important ‘Tetris’ moment in my life this week.

In this episode: Getting a Kettle style grill; Health – Corona kilos; Comics – Star; Liturgy – Praying the Rosary.

In this episode: Changes at the rectory (3:35); The death of Grant Imahara (7:50); The Twitter Bitcoin hack (17:48); X-Files retrospective review (21:23); Warrior Nun Netflix review (31:37); Heaven, hell and purgatory explained (39:39); Tolkien and CS Lewis (53:28); Star Wars: The Bad Batch (56:54); Facebook Reels vs. TikTok (60:59).

As I’m making some big changes to my living and working quarters during these summer weeks, I’m also challenged to make some changes to the way I work and to the things I do.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4x71op/TMX2020WK28.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I’ve been pranked! How to get access to the Discord server Food: recipe for Spaghetti alla carbonara History: Hamilton – musical […]

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/so6a2q/FR2020WK28.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, I share my thoughts on the deaths of Ian Holm and Ennio Morricone. I review Filthy Rich; Transfer and The Last […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2quf0m/WLK2020WK27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreAfter suffering from a sore throat, coughing fits and congestion for several days, I decided to get myself tested for COVID-19… Subscribe to the […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qj2y0z/TMX2020WK26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: An authentic recipe for spaghetti aglio e olio Childhood memories of my dad Hawkeye vs. Deadpool Zelda Breath of the Wild […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bjrz7j/FR2020WK26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, I share my thoughts on the Artemis Fowl books and the new Disney movie based on them. I tell you about […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zhniqn/WLK2020WK25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat a parable taught me about time-management… Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/85r50l/TMX2020WK24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Cooking: Onion soup History: Facing history’s dark pages Comics: Star Wars: Age of Resistance – General Hux (2019) Liturgy: what you […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e8iaoq/FR2020WK24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: The new website FatherRoderick.com is ready! Life returns (more or less) to normal, LEGO streams are back. Movies/TV: Deep Space 9 […]

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/pzras9/WLK2020WK24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, Fr. Roderick talks about the consequences of starting something new: sometimes you have to break the old to make room for […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zny7gx/TMX2020WK23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode Food: French Toast – childhood memories. Our Belgian aunt made them for us. Food magic! History: searching for the origin of […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gpnj2f/FR2020WK23b.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode News: racial tension in the US, resonance in the rest of the world after the murder of George Floyd. All lives […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/0cgqs8/WLK2020WK23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhy these are not just times of trouble, but also times of grace and of creativity. Fr. Roderick shares a whole bunch of ideas […]

In this episode, I talk about my comfort food top 5;: remembering Karol Wojtyla who was born 100 years ago; Ms Marvel (2014); Assasin’s Creed visitor mode; Kneelers in the liturgy and my thoughts on the rumored Apple Glass.

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/fewjhg/FR2020WK22.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: corona protocols Movies/TV: Muppets Now on Disney plus; Unscripted; Ozark revisited; Snowpiercer. Peculiar Bunch: Sprinkling holy water with squirt guns? […]

In this episode of the Walk, Fr. Roderick shares some thoughts about the importance of having a vision of where you want to go instead of letting yourself be driven by other people’s requests.

News: Animal Crossing: New Horizons; Movies/TV: Clone Wars finale review; Peculiar Bunch: What have churches learned during the Corona crisis? Plus, Books: Asoka; Scifi: Taika Waititi to co-write and direct Star Wars movie and
Tech: The Nintendo Switch.

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/dbmts9/WLK2020WK20.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSubscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/he5v04/TMX2020WK19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreAnother episode of Father Roderick to the Max, with my recipe for Shark Fin Soup, German Literature nightmares, Journey to the Rise of Skywalker […]

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/k82nnk/FR2020WK19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: gradual relaxation of the lockdown in the Netherlands, churches reopen July 1, but consequences are huge. No more events until […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wbx3pc/WLK2020WK19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSome thoughts on discernment in times of change and upheaval. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play Music. Follow me […]

In this episode, I talk about the spiking workload I’ve been experiencing lately. Like many others, dealing with the constantly changing situation because of the Corona crisis causes quite a bit of extra stress. How can we flatten the curve and find new balance? It all comes down to one thing…

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/z5hitd/FR2020WK18.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: Flattening the curve(s), Star Wars Celebration message and UFO’s Movies/TV: Catching up with Clone Wars and a review of Dark […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z378zb/TMX2020WK17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe second episode of Father Roderick To The Max, in which I give you my favorite recipe for fried rice, I share my memories […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qq6tw2/WLK2020WK17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreBecause of rapid and radical changes in various areas of my work caused by the Coronacrisis, I had to step in and take the […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vzpq4i/FR2020WK17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Busier than ever during the Coronacrisis Altererd Carbon, Resleeved, Ozark and Tales from the Loop what belongs in a church and […]

I’m taking a walk with a giraffe and share my thoughts on how God can change difficult times into times of grace.

This is a new show instead of the aftershow. You get the maximum amount of Fr. Roderick, patrons only.

This is a new show instead of the aftershow. You get the maximum amount of Fr. Roderick, patrons only.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g2nmfy/FR2020WK16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: World: Happy Easter; launch of a children’s show. Entertainment: Tiger King extra episode; Messiah cancelled, Yesterday movie review Peculiar Bunch: What […]

While walking through the unusually quiet countryside on a sunny day, I share my experiences during this Holy Week in Corona times.

In this episode: TV show has moved; rewatching X-Men movies & Tiger King on Netflix. Plus, How to keep God in your life; Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan and a spoiler-free review of season 1 of Star Trek Picard. Enjoy listening!

During a nice Springtime walk, I reflect on the need to bring new structure to our lives after a couple of hectic weeks during which we all had to adapt to the new situation in the world.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cagh3z/WLK2020WK13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSocial distancing is starting to weigh heavily on all of us now that many of us have been stuck at home for several weeks. […]

In this week’s After-Show, recorded from home because of self-isolation, I share how I’m adapting the rectory for work and how I’m dealing with fatigue and RSI.

This episode was recorded on 23 March 2020. In this show: getting rid of a cough; 4K blu ray vs streaming; Skype Confessions; Marvel Unlimited Snoke Prequel; life-style tips and tech solutions for Corona related self-isolation

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gw3ksi/FR2020WK12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, I talk about the many lifestyle changes the Corona crisis forces us all to make; I wonder why talk show hosts […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6mmywj/WLK2020WK12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreTips on how to deal with the new situation caused by the Corona virus. Subscribe to the feed via RSS | iTunes | Google […]

In one week time, everything has changed. In this episode I share my thoughts on the challenging times we live in.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w3h7hy/FR2020WK11.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Bishops take drastic measures to prevent the Corona virus from spreading; The series finale of Parks and Recreations and The Good […]

In this episode: New plans for the year; watching ‘Vikings’ on Netflix; the new LOtR television series; anointment of the sick and highly contagious diseases; Marvel Unlimited Darth Vader series; Mars Rover Curiosity photo.

In this episode I share my struggle to get in shape for the Rotterdam Marathon and I talk about the parish renewal I witnessed when I visited a neighboring Catholic community.

In this week’s After-Show I answer the following question: How can you be conservative, orthodox, progressive and geeky all at once? Enjoy listening!

In this week’s aftershow, I share some of the feedback that I get on my shows. And a big welcome to the new patrons (mentioned at the start of the show).

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/un422m/FR2020WK09.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Covid-19 in the Netherlands, a review of The Two Popes, Star Trek Picard, Clone Wars Season 7, Lent and fake meat, […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b9b5py/WLK2020WK09.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe Corona virus has reached the Netherlands, and it has immediate consequences for the way we celebrate Mass. Subscribe to the feed via RSS […]

This week I share what I’ve discovered about creativity during the three week process of editing my documentary about Australia and New Zealand.

In this episode, I share the fruits of a discernment process about why it is sometimes good to continue what I have been doing for a long time, why sometimes it is important to change course and why in some cases, it is paramount to STOP doing what I was doing until now.

In this episode: Paladins of the West Kingdom board game; Star Trek Picard; Clone Wars; Ghibli Studios on Netflix: my neighbor Totoro, Tales from Earthsea (2006). Also, The Amazon Synod exhortation Querida Amazonia. Enjoy listening!

I share some thoughts about Australia, about creativity and about the corona virus.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rcgmxx/WLK2020WK07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of The Walk, I talk about the problem of ‘Workism’: equating your life with the work you do. Subscribe to the […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9dqiu4/FR2020WK07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More News: The Oscars Movies/TV: Reviews of ‘The Founder’ and ‘Pandemic’ on Netflix Peculiar Bunch: Fr. Roderick and videogames. Books: Review of ‘Amazing Fantastic […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zbmeub/WLK2020WK06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreI explain how the recent growth of my ‘online parish’ helped me discover new ways to guide people on their journey through life. Subscribe […]

How to keep a good balance between work and the rest of your life?

In this episode: Disney Town Hall, translating Scotland, Messiah S01, Stories about Steve Jobs, Winter Soldier WandaVision and Loki on Disney Plus and the Oculus Quest.

I tell you how I’m reworking 7 year old footage from Australia and New Zealand into a series of documentaries that should feel like they’ve been filmed recently. The secret to an engaging production is not its technical quality, but the personal angle of the story!

News: Speaking at Disney’s Town Hall meeting
Movies/TV: My reaction to ST Picard. Worth a subscription to Prime or CBS All access?
Peculiar Bunch: the retreat – how I’ve changed
Books: Review: the Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger
Scifi: We need to talk about the Obi-Wan series being put on hold
Tech: Why I decided to get an Oculus Quest

I mentioned that my YouTube optimization is working really well. In this week’s episode of the After-Show, I explain what tools I use and what information they give me. Enjoy!

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rz728i/FR2020WK03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, I review the Netflix series ‘The Witcher’, I discuss the controversy about cardinal Sarah’s book about celibacy and I tell you […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ckvuf2/AFR2020WK03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More The first episode in the new year of my revamped podcast exclusive to my patrons. This week: An update on my new YouTube […]

https://trideo.podbean.com/mf/play/y2etb6/WLK255.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOn the second day of Christmas, we all went to celebrate Christmas with my father, who is in a care center and has vascular […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xz2rm9/FR0132.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreMentioned in this episode: From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars) Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i6azyk/WLK254.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of The Walk, Fr. Roderick shares what he has learned about community, audience growth and engagement during the last couple of […]

In this episode I share some tentative plans for the next year based on some recent experiences. It’s better to do one thing well than ten things poorly.

In this episode of my weekly podcast, I talk about the Saint Nicholas tradition in the Netherlands, I review the new Plex TV content, I review a book about successful aging and I share my experience of installing a new 4K TV as my main PC monitor.

In this episode: Documentary making; Reviewing The Mandalorian; Living with yourself (Netflix); Our Planet Behind the Scenes (Netflix). Plus, My Advent resolutions regarding work/life balance and much more!

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his learning process in becoming a better leader through firm decisions and clear communication.

In this episode: trying to clear the way to Christmas; reviewing The Imagineering Story and film preservation; winter Feasts for the poor; the Hero’s Journey in The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell (1949); Google’s Stadia; Half-Life sequel in VR announced by Valve; Half-Life: Alyx. Plus, new filming equipment in 2020: looking for a gimbal, better microphones and a drone.

News: recording a Late Night show…
Movies/TV: Disney+ new shows; The Good Place; for all Mankind; Outlander
Peculiar Bunch: private revelations in the Catholic Church. Read this article by Jimmy Akin: Nine Things You Need to Know About ‘Maria Divine Mercy’
Books: Revenge of the Sith novelization, The world according to Star Wars by CASS R. SUNSTEIN
Scifi/fantasy: Apple’s AR glasses roadmap and TV production on a cellphone.

I share the process of constructing the narrative for a documentary I’m making. How do I keep viewers involved? What can I learn from the popularity of reaction videos when it comes to personal storytelling? And what to do with lingering feelings of self-doubt about my ability to produce good content in my own personal way?

Sometimes its not enough to think big: you have to make room in your life to turn big ideas into big projects. In this episode, Fr. Roderick plots his future activities and gives an update about new plans for the growing community of supporters on Patreon.

In this show: For all Mankind on Apple TV+ early review; Faith and Science; Yes Please by Amy Poehler; Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray; Fantastic Beasts III; Joker vs. Star Wars; Google buys Fitbit.

In this episode: Back from Scotland and Rome; my ‘Joker’ review; Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day; Becoming Superman by Michael Straczynski (ongoing review); Game of Thrones showrunners exit Star Wars project; Vlogging mishap with the Zenfone 6.

In this episode, I share the story of my journey to Scotland.

In this episode: why I’m traveling to Scotland and Rome; reviews: Raising Dion (Netflix), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1; gratitude and social media; J. Michael Straczynski’s ‘Becoming Superman’ first impressions; what do we know about the Amazon Prime series about Middle-earth’s Second Age? My dream projects for next year.

An update on Fr. Roderick’s upcoming travel plans.

How having plenty of margin and some creative thinking help mitigate the fall-out from my unexpected medical adventure.

George Lucas felt betrayed by Disney because they didn’t use his story treatments for the Star Wars sequels. But does that mean we’ll never see these stories again? Hold my blue milk. Maybe Disney has something in store… Also in this episode: the Amazon synod and married priests; Picard, Star Trek: Discovery and utopian futures, John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War; a petition to bring back the Ewoks to Disney+; the Elgato Stream Deck.

In this episode: Spider-man stays in the MCU; The death of Aron Eisenberg; Watching season 4 of Deep Space 9; Sam Esmail’s Battlestar Galactica NOT a reboot; The Rosary and the role of the Virgin Mary; Book review: Louis Theroux – Getting Theroux This; Kevin Feige makes a Star Wars movie and Oculus Connect puts all cards on the Oculus Quest.

An update from sickbay about last week’s events.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rvwbit/FR0122.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreFirst impressions after one week of Disney+, a review of the movies Geostorm and Novitiate, the real Lord of the Flies, Easter Island, Storm […]

The decisions we make, the trust we give and the faith we have often correlate with how we look at the world and at the people around us. Some thoughts on cynicism and negativity versus optimism and benevolence.

In this show: the importance of Stranger Things for Netflix, a review of The Invention of Lying (2009), Pope Francis about Therese of Lisieux, how to stay peaceful in a polarized (online) world? Rebel Rising by Beth Revis, VR Nausea and YouTube Highlights for creators.

An update on the development of healthy habits and a story about how I got scammed online – and how I reacted.

In this episode: Finishing LEGO Millennium Falcon; The Dark Crystal first impressions; reviewing Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Also, answering viewers’ questions; Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray; Another Life final assessment and Skyrim VR.

In this episode: Avatar – The Last Airbender on blu-ray; D23 news with new Star Wars trailers; Windows 10 woes. Plus, can priests watch horror movies?

We can all develop good and bad habits. Healthy habits, like eating well, taking time for sports and rest, can be very valuable for your overal well-being. The same is true for spiritual habits. But how can you establish better habits and eliminate the bad ones? Fr. Roderick shares some of his experiences.

Sometimes you can reach a hyper-focused, super productive and creative state of mind. The world around you disappears and time flies by without you even noticing it. How can you get into ‘the Zone’ and how do you stay in it?

A retrospective review of Ghostbusters, addiction, celibacy, Jedi religion and other questions from the Millennium Falcon hangar, a review of Wil Wheaton’s book ‘The Happiest Days of our Lives’, Disney+ is announced for Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand, virtual dolphins can help with chronic pain relief, Nature Treks and Real VR fishing for the Oculus Go.

I review the Netflix TV series ‘Another Life’ and talk about the virtue of Hope in ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’. This and more in this week’s episode!

We all experience that time seems to pass by faster when we get older. But there is a remedy: change up your routines and challenge yourself by setting new goals. In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares some of his own goals for the upcoming months and reflects upon the teleological dimensions of faith. If you don’t know what that means, check out the episode 🙂

Fr. Roderick is back from his vacation in Ireland and analyzes the new trailer for Star Trek: Picard. Other topics in this episode: how to react to the recent mass shootings that shocked the US and to other, more hidden violence in the world, a review of a book about the making of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies, Lego Ninjago, The Great Hack, The Dark Crystal and more Zenfone/Android experiences.

Fr. Roderick looks back on his recent trip to Ireland and shares his experiences.

This episode is all about journeys. From the moment of first contact with fellow travellers to the final destination, starting the journey is just as important as knowing where you want to go and having a roadmap to get there.

In this episode: reviews of Detective Pikachu and Lego Ninjago animated series; caterpillars, spiders and the Pope; Storytel vs. Audible; switching from iPhone 6 Plus to the Asus Zenfone 6 and much more!

On his walk today, Fr. Roderick uses the Alohomora spell in the game Wizard Unite to free a trapped Unicorn and reflects on other ways to gain more spiritual freedom despite situations, people or behaviors that hold us back or that keep us chained.

In this episode: a review of the Apollo 11 documentary and Stranger Things 2. Also, an answer to the question ‘Who needs a purpose for life? Isn’t it enough to return to the energy in the universe? Plus, Lego Tower and Wizards Unite first experiences and what is up with Jony Ives leaving Apple?

Fr. Roderick gives an update about his current projects and talks about the start of an ambitious makeover of the Trideo studios and offices!

In this episode: a review of Stranger Things Season 2 and of the new Men in Black movie, we talk about the commandment ‘honor your father and your mother’, how to keep reading regularly when you have so many other things to do, commenting on recent Star Wars rumors.

In this episode of my weekly podcast, I talk about the rumored return of Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan, I review the HBO series ‘Chernobyl’, we talk about the history of celibacy, the Star Trek Logo on Mars, the book The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, Jim Gaffigan’s book ‘Food: a Love Story’, streaming tech and the Beyerdynamic MMX 300.

How Jackdaws are taking over my parish church and rectory, a summary of my adventures in Rome and an update on my father’s health.

Where does the drive to work too much come from? Should you always strive for maximum efficiency and productivity? In this episode, I reflect upon the art (and the importance) of doing less.

I talk about my upcoming trip to Rome and about long distance walking; I review The Dark Tower movie, John Wick and the Netflix anime Flavors of Youth; I explain Pentecost and talk about Blaise Pascal; a quick book update about Percy Jackson; my thoughts and impressions after the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, the disappointing news of WWDC (for me personally).

In this episode: worries about parents; successors to Game of Thrones; the Anointment of the Sick; Star Wars: Solo II campaign.

The importance of margin when facing unexpected developments; the new social dynamics of streaming on YouTube.

In this episode: reviewing Aladdin; the Peculiar Bunch on the Seal of Confession; the art of speed-reading; Annie Leibovitz’s Vanity Fair Star Wars shoot and the Asus Zenfone 6 phone.

Fr. Roderick shares his experiences while filming for his TV show: helping animals in need with the animal ambulance and the benefits from his retreat at Fr. Theo’s hermitage in France.

In this episode: reviewing Baby Driver and Searching; Mary and Martha; reading Wheel of Time; traveling to the Moon; Google Podcast available on iOS.

Fr. Roderick shares what he learned from his experiences in France last week.

In this episode: M50; Hogwarts Castle; Lego movie 2 and Bandersnatch. Also: Harry Potter from a Catholic perspective and a review of Star Trek: Discovery’s season 2.

Here are my spoiler-free first impressions of the movie ‘Avengers Endgame’.

Why God doesn’t need our Instagram selfies to remember us and to like us.

Father Roderick shares his thoughts and his feelings after the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

As is now tradition, Father Roderick reacts to the newest Star Wars trailer:

Father Roderick shares his thoughts on a sunny afternoon. With a Lenten birthday ice cream 🙂

In this episode: It may be time for some springtime changes in the way I approach my podcasts and my YouTube channel. Let me know what you think!

In this episode: Google announced ‘Stadia’, the future of gaming? I see some advantages, but also some aspects that worry me.

In this episode: The DJI Osmo Pocket is a great little device with some (fixable) downsides.

In this episode: Why I’m an ‘evil’ priest (according to some). And why they may be right!

Fr. Roderick is giving up working hours for Lent. A radical decision with a very different outcome than he initially expected!

In this episode: Rødecaster Pro first impressions; Captain Marvel review; Leaving Neverland; a plastic-free Lent; LEGO movie maker and Amazon’s LOTR series is set during the Second Age.

In this episode: The end of the busiest three months ever; Carnival; Star Wars Celebration; Lost in Space; Transcendence;
Spielberg’s Netflix criticism. Also: Lent; In the Closet of the Vatican’s weak ending. Picard series character breakdown.

Fr. Roderick talks about the transformative opportunities of the time of Lent and about the challenge to live waste-free for 40 days.

In this episode: looking back at the Vatican summit; reviews of Umbrella Academy (Netflix) and Alita: Battle Angel. Also, Prime has started marketing for their Middle-earth series with a cool map; more thoughts on the Vatican summit; and a first impression of Sodoma: Inside the Closet of the Vatican* after reading 30% of the book.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his experiences with free-flow media production where you constantly test out things, take risks, learn from mistakes and course correct activities versus formulaic, deadline-based, low-risk media processes.

In this episode: Mom is back home, Vatican hosts conference addressing abuse by clerics; Oscar Isaac about Star Wars Episode IX; The Expanse season 2; The Net with Sandra Bullock; Russian Doll. Also, Superhero feedback by Luis Escobar; LEGO as a spiritual Exercise; Timothy Zahn’s Quadrail series and the end of Opportunity’s mission on Mars.

Fr. Roderick shares his thoughts on the Vatican meeting about the abuse crisis later this week.

In this episode: Mom in the hospital; doing the first live-stream for my Dutch TV show in a real studio. Also, a review of Paddington; re-watching The Last Jedi and finding new tidbits; reading progress in The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and much more.

An episode about the importance of grinding your axe.

In this episode: Aquaman; Discovery; Nightflyers by George RR Martin; George Lucas didn’t plan on Leia being Luke’s sister; Sacramentals and Yeelight smart lights.

Can you apply the Marie Kondo method to more than just stuff and physical clutter?

A review of the book ‘The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a [expletive]’. Despite its provocative title, this is a book with some thoughtworthy content.

In this episode: recuperating after launching a new Dutch channel; looking forward to the Tolkien biopic; religion in Star Trek Discovery and a review of the movie Roma. Plus, Candlemas explained. 

How redirecting focus and energy to your core mission, while letting go of distractions and of other people’s agendas can generate new energy.

In this episode: winter has arrived in The Netherlands and other parts of the world; the Star Wars fan-film Vader: Shards of the Past controversy; the teaser trailer for a sequel to the original Ghostbuster movies; discovering new layers in the Cana bible story and a first impression of Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn.

In this episode: tough weeks are finally over; Spider-man Far From Home; Throw-away culture and consumerism vs. simplicity and the true cost of things; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George RR Martin and the Silmarillion (audio-book); Google Home/Alexa Custom Hot-word hack; streaming with Ecamm.

About the differences between a common cold, the flu and a burnout and why it’s important to never ignore the red lights.

In this episode of Father Roderick: The Christmas Break that wasn’t; Mary Poppins Returns; Bohemian Rhapsody; Spiderman – Into The Spiderverse; The Americans; Mortal Engines. Also, Italian children’s gift-giving witch explained; Ultima Thule and hacking Alexa.

Thoughts about the year behind us and about the year to come…

An episode about what a barber, Steve Jobs and a media priest all have in common…

In this episode, I talk about how my visit to the Holy Land has affected me.

Singles’ Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Christmas: the months of November and of December are more and more about buying and eating. We are relentlessly triggered to spend our money on stuff we don’t really need. In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his experiences in buying less and giving more.

In this episode Fr. Roderick tries to work out the best balance between entrepreneurship and the need for patience. How can you know when to wait and when to act?

Fr. Roderick takes you to Amsterdam on the eve of his full marathon.

Sometimes it helps to acknowledge the time and the energy you invest in what matters most and to let go of all the rest. When your plate is already full and you wonder what to do when life tries to serve you more, it is okay to say no.

What to do when too many ideas, unexpected road blocks and mounting pressure because of self-imposed deadlines turn your head into an IKEA ball pit? Fr. Roderick shares his current state of mind.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares the process of reducing his possessions to what will fit into 10 moving boxes.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares his thoughts on how to deal with big changes.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick looks back at the Archdiocesan Youth Camp and shares his thoughts about the crisis in Pennsylvania.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick shares how he tries to think differently in the world of media and television.

In this episode Fr. Roderick talks about the difficulties and the benefits of giving constructive feedback.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks about the effects of a summer cold, shares the steps involved in preparing a TV episode and gives a progress update on the results of his ketogenic diet.

Fr. Roderick lost 5 kg/11 lbs in 3 weeks thanks to a combination of intermittent fasting, running and a ketogenic diet. In this episode of The Walk, he shares his experiences.

The first episode of Trideo’s Star Wars documentary is live. What are the first reactions? Why is it so much harder to reach an audience on YouTube than it is on Facebook? Father Roderick shares his impressions during a morning walk in the woods. If you can help with the marketing and promotion of our productions, get in touch!

About Trideo’s Star Wars Month, the Camino, Fairy Tales and the choice between a niche approach and personal branding.

Sometimes, you have to stand up for what you believe in and engage in a process of negotiation to reach your goals. Fr. Roderick shares his experiences.

Fr. Roderick shares his best decisions and the biggest regrets.

In this Holy Week episode, Fr. Roderick talks about the times in life when everything seems to fall apart. When the only prayer you have left is: “God, what are You doing?” What do you do in times like that?

Father Roderick talks about the two big Trideo projects on the calendar. One has to do with LEGO, the other one with Star Wars… Listen to the episode to hear more!

Lent is a good time to evaluate what you value most in life. The Bible gives some good advice in Ecclesiastes 3: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. But how do you apply that in your daily life?

Sometimes dreams come true…

The upcoming weeks will be very challenging. Fr. Roderick shares how he works through his feelings of anxiety.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of change or course correction. Fr. Roderick shares a couple of recent insights.

Sometimes you just need a carrot in front of you to keep walking. In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks about what keeps him going.

In the first episode of The Walk in 2018, Fr. Roderick talks about three criteria that can help you discern which opportunities to pursue and which ones to discard.

Fr. Roderick looks back on 2017 and reflects upon the lessons learned.

In this episode I reflect on the holiday season and how it affects giving and spending.

I should be so stressed right now… except that I’m not! In this episode I share with you how a number of important choices I made recently are already starting to bear fruit. Also: Trideo plans for 2018!

If prayer can’t seem to prevent violence or tragedies, why pray at all? In this episode I talk about what prayer does, and why prayer alone is sometimes not enough.

Holding on to your past may close the door to your future. In this episode I share with you why I got rid of most of my archived belongings.

In this episode, I share the story of what went wrong last week in Rome…

In this episode I try to analyze the factors that contribute to ongoing fatigue and restlessness, and I share some of the solutions I’m putting in place.

In this week’s episode I share some of the progress I made after last week’s decisions.