https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8z87tu/WLK2021WK31.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I share how I keep myself afloat when I feel like I’m drowning. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rs4nhp/TMX2021WK29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: An update on the renovations and an exercise in patience Recipes from the movie ‘Luca’: Trenette al Pesto (https://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/disney-luca-pasta-recipe) Health: how […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m5ta2b/FR2021WK29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: Tokyo Olympic Games Movies/TV: my review of the Pixar movie ‘Luca’ Pasta tour with director Enrico Casarosa Peculiar Bunch: Traditionis […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9s43mz/WLK2021WK28.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of The Walk, I share with you how tiny habits have helped me to make good progress in a number of […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zcwevn/FR2021WK28.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: inundations in the south of the Netherlands, Delta variant spreading like wildfire. Movies/TV: The Loki Season’s finale, Star Wars TV […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8mkara/TMX2021WK27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: telescopes, breakfast tortillas, Severus Snape and the Force, Star Trek: The Motion Picture remaster, The X-Files Mytharc rewatch, Apple Arcade and […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p2zt5g/WLK2021WK27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I tell you what I learned while feeding a couple of hungry bears. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cy8ejx/FR2021WK27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More News: production update, renovation update. Movies/TV: Apple TV, Ted Lasso Peculiar Bunch: Godparents and godchildren https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/eng/documents/cic_lib4-cann834-878_en.html#CHAPTER_IV. Books: Being Genuine: Stop Being Nice, Start […]

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the side-effects I recently experienced after my vaccination. I also share an important insight I gathered from editing the Camino series and I give you an update on my current situation.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hxvi3v/TMX2021WK24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick to the Max: Pressure cleaning, marathon training, summer salads, Fajitas, TikTok eggs, Invincible, Liturgy translations and Airlink for […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gzfity/FR2021WK24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: vaccinations and vacations Movies/TV: The Bad Batch, Loki, Raya and the Last Dragon Peculiar Bunch: The Franciscans in Den Bosch […]

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the side-effects I recently experienced after my vaccination. I also share an important insight I gathered from editing the Camino series and I give you an update on my current situation.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nq35zk/TMX2021WK23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick to the Max: Health: dealing with vaccination side-effects and allergies Kitchen: risotto with apple and cheese What I’ve […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4z3uni/FR2021WK23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of my weekly podcast: Intro: why I haven’t been podcasting much lately World: vaccinations Movies/TV: My review of the Netflix series […]

In this episode of The Walk, I talk about the side-effects I recently experienced after my vaccination. I also share an important insight I gathered from editing the Camino series and I give you an update on my current situation.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sdk62s/FR2021WK21.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: My impressions of The Bad Batch, Shadow and Bone, an explanation of religious vows, Back to the Future, Mars exploration and […]

In this episode of The Walk I share how a spreadsheet helped me make room for Muppets…

As I am editing a TV documentary about the Camino, I am thinking back about the important lessons I learned along the way. Have these discoveries had a lasting impact, or have I forgotten about them? Which lessons from the Camino should I apply to my life as it is today?

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fmjiux/WLK2021WK18.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I give you an update on the renovation of my new home and I talk about Jesus’ commandment to love your […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e3xxer/TMX2021WK17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick to the Max: Update: starting the renovation; Ideas from Rick Steve’s Europe. NPR interview on the podcast ‘How I […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7rbjaj/FR2021WK17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of my weekly podcast, I talk about the Academy awards, Star Wars Day and a number of other topics: News: Star […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ijfcbh/TMX2021WK16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Squeaky doors, long Covid, why I’m not sure about Clubhouse, George McFly and me and a recipe for pasta con crema […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k7jgyf/FR2021WK16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, I review the season finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, I talk about an essential ingredient for change in […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zqnp9c/WLK2021WK16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I tell you what I have in common with Arthuro, the rectory cat. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on […]

In this episode I share my first experiences during my temporary stay at the rectory of Wageningen. How can I find a new balance and a new work/life/prayer rhythm? It’s all about who I grant the gift of my time.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ga4y2v/FR2021WK14.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn today’s episode of my weekly podcast, I explain why I was wrong about Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Other topics in […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s4kftr/TMX2021WK13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this Easter episode of Father Roderick to the Max: Health: Hoping for life to get back to ‘normal’ Kitchen: Easter cooking What I […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q7z26h/FR2021WK13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHappy Easter! In this episode: Movies/TV: how the 5th wave and the Maze Runner movies foreshadowed the pandemic; Sonic the Hedgehog Peculiar Bunch: the […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fk9rjg/WLK2021WK13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreI take you on an Easter walk as I explore my new surroundings in the city of Wageningen where I’m staying at Fr. Henri’s […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ze6stc/TMX2021WK12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick To The Max, I’ll share some of the challenges of streaming the Holy Week celebrations from a new […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dacdnq/FR2021WK12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: moving/decluttering experiences Movies/TV: Hanna (Amazon Prime), Age of Ultron, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Man of Steel and the […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iz4yh2/WLK2021WK11.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreMoving Day is rapidly approaching. In this episode of The Walk, I’ll tell you where I’m going! Follow me on social media: Father Roderick […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s32k2s/TMX2021WK10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Creamy pasta with spinach and mushrooms Justice League: the Snyder Cut Filming anecdotes Geeky Gospel ideas Valheim adventures

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z2ucz3/FR2021WK10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: the clock is ticking… Movies/TV: Coming to America, Marvel Studios’ Assembled: the Making of Wandavision; Star Trek: Strange New Worlds […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fjge37/WLK2021WK10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIf you could give yourself one piece of advice today, what would it be? I share what I told myself this morning in this […]

In this episode I share my thoughts on patience and providence when life changes faster than you can handle.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p2mavd/FR2021WK09.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: new ideas for old churches Movies/TV: Maze Runner Trilogy; the Expanse, the Lost Pirate Kingdom (March 15 on Netflix), WandaVision […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k2hqfq/TMX2021WK09.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick to the Max: Intro: Another offer for a house Health: balancing acts, recovery days Kitchen: looking forward to […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p346f8/TMX2021WK08.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick to the Max: Health: how to lose the Corona pounds? What is the strongest predictor of how long […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m622ds/FR2021WK08.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: I’m moving! Movies/TV: My issues with Wonder Woman 1984; WandaVision; Star Wars: the Bad Batch premiere announced Peculiar Bunch: what’s […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fj53x3/WLK2021WK07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreRemember what Bilbo used to say: “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/52ckee/TMX2021WK06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Health: Stress and walking, ponderings about the next adventure Kitchen: Black bean sauce What I learned: lossless editing of MP3s using […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/umzfrm/FR2021WK06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: filming in Schiedam post-Covid Movies/TV: Tiny House Nation; the Expanse Peculiar Bunch: the story of St. Lidwina Books: The Steal […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kmggnc/WLK2021WK06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I share with you how much reducing the number of projects and adhering to a more balanced work schedule has improved […]

In this episode I share how much I’ve learned from therapy during my recovery over the past few months. I talk about the leap forward I intend to make this year and about a miserable day that still ended well thanks to journaling.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sbtc6t/TMX2021WK05.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Production update: community building Health: mental balance and physical health Kitchen: hearty breakfast ideas? Learned: Procreate on the iPad Comics: Bible […]

TV/Movies: The Expanse!
Peculiar Bunch: February traditions – Candlemas and Saint Blaise
Books: Miracle morning – Hal Elrod. Community tip: The Green Mile.
Science: Golf balls on the moon, image stacking
Tech: Deep learning. South Korean singer revived with AI.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kc7haw/TMX2021WK04.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Health update Recipe: Chicory salad My gear: lights, cameras and microphones Ash Wednesday liturgy Minecraft and Cyberpunk 2077 Comic book conundrum

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7wrdwb/FR2021WK04.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Kong vs. Godzilla Disney+ Star Babylon 5 remastered What to do when you feel you’re losing the faith Book challenge update […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2h9ib9/WLK2021WK03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I talk about my trip through China, about the differences between how I experienced Sundays last year compared to this year […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zrwyx9/TMX2021WK03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Kitchen: hash browns/rösti What I’ve Learned: production/creation workflow Comics: House of M Liturgy: Ad Orientem experiences Games: Dolby Atmos for headphones […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w49fa3/FR2021WK03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of my weekly podcast, I give a shoutout to my newest Patrons, and talk about a number of other topics: Bernie […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b9vgqb/WLK2021WK02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDuring an evening winter walk, I wonder why we sometimes pile too much on our plate and worry that what we do is never […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rzcsbm/FR2021WK02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this podcast, I talk about Star Wars Rebels, the Motu Proprio of pope Francis regarding lectors and acolytes and about a number of […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ebdgcs/TMX2021WK02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Kitchen: mushroom pasta with goat cheese What I learned this week: goal setting and focusing on systems. Do goals make us […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wfe45s/TMX2021WK01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of Father Roderick To The Max: Health: food and fatigue Kitchen: Chinese Cooking Demystified – Sichuan Sauce Fried Beef & Cantonese […]

The events in Washington DC; REVIEW: We Are the Champions (Netflix); Pope Francis announces The year of the family and Amoris Laetitia; Three books I’m reading in January; The earth is rotating faster; My Smart Home experiences in 2021.

In this episode, I talk about my experiences with journaling (using DayOne) in the first week of the new year.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vy889u/WLK2020WK53.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode of The Walk, I share the first fruits of journaling with the DayOne app: a new way to plan my week […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ru7idi/TMX2020WK53.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More In this first podcast of 2021: DayOne – Why I may start journaling Bread Pudding – what to do with leftover new year’s […]

The last show of 2020! With Wonder Woman 1984, introductions to philosophy and Bible studies, my Book Reading Challenge, Humankind: a Hopeful History and iPad accessories.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b6qkh9/WLK2020WK52.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDuring a Christmas walk I tell you how my journey this year shares a number of aspects with the journey of Mary and Joseph […]

In this episode: Awareness training Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle Color Grading Suske & Wiske and Moon Girl Cyberpunk 2077

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cmrasr/FR2020WK51.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode News: remembering Jeremy Bulloch Movies/TV: the Disney Plus Star Wars and Marvel line-up Peculiar Bunch: what to think about Sunday Mass […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d5rtx9/WLK2020WK50.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode I share with you the measures I’m taking to make room for my recovery in the upcoming weeks. I also talk […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tamq39/TMX2020WK49.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Health: I’m prescribed occupational therapy and ergo therapy Kitchen: Mussels, Pumpkin Soup and Microwave mishaps What I learned this week on […]

By Robert Gregg Barker The third thing I wanted to talk about is the lore. It is the least of the three things I have talked about, with Style and Theme being more important. But […]

By Robert Gregg Barker I spoke before about style. Now I want to speak about themes. Because themes are where you can speak to a small audience or be broad enough to reach everyone, across […]

By Robert Gregg Barker I wanted to talk about three things about Star Wars and The Mandalorian, but each thing is so big it may need three separate posts to talk about them. I want […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e9d926/FR2020WK49.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: “long Covid” therapy, churches in Corona times Movies/TV: The Boys (Amazon Prime), The Mandalorian (Disney Plus), Lord of the Rings […]

Because I continue to suffer from long-term consequences of Covid-19, my doctor has prescribed physical therapy to help with post-Covid recovery. But in order to properly heal, I need to make some drastic lifestyle changes and reorder my priorities. In this episode of The Walk, I discuss the consequences.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wryfpz/WLK2020WK47.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreI recently experienced a number of setbacks that made me feel terrible. I kept asking myself why things were the way they were, when […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q622ta/TMX2020WK46.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Kitchen: Winterfood (Endives and mashed potatoes + bacon rashers and gravy) What I learned on the internet: how to have my […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dt2fhp/FR2020WK46.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: Saint Nicholas in Corona times, Covid update Movies/TV: The Mandalorian, Star Trek, Fantastic Beasts 3 and a Star Wars movie […]

Recovering from Covid-19 is a strange, unpredictable experience. I give you an update on the process and I share what an awesome year this has been for me personally *despite* the Corona crisis..

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9v7vqv/TMX2020WK45.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup How to make Pasta Puttanesca (YouTube video) What I learned on the Internet: The Queen of Cleaning […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9ifrjf/FR2020WK45.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: News: Election week, Covid developments Movies/TV: The Mandalorian season 2, the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek storytelling Peculiar Bunch: […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ev6v6d/TMX2020WK44.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: Dutch Crepes recipe Unf*ck Yourself book review why Hershey bars taste like vomit to some liturgy and culture: dancing in church? […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4ka9u5/FR2020WK44.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: James Randi died Emily in Paris Terminator Dark Fate Pope Francis’ comments on civil unions for homosexual couples Subscribe to the […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3fmyyx/WLK2020WK43.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe enduring pandemic takes a toll on our mental and spiritual well-being. I share how the lingering effects of my Covid-19 infection teach me […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ds72bx/TMX2020WK42.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More Kitchen: Chanterelle Risotto Games: Genshin Impact Comics/Cartoons: Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. with animation by the Robot Chicken people Animal Crossing October pumpkins  

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sbmf3p/FR2020WK42.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More News: life after Covid-19 Movies/TV: Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Peculiar Bunch: Why did pope Francis write Fratelli Tutti? Books: Smoke and Summons […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c2f5y6/WLK2020WK42.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDespite the ups and downs during this third week of Covid-19, there are small and big things to be thankful for. I share them […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mb6t5g/FR2020WK41.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode: My Covid-19 experiences Movies/TV: Big Bang Theory & Ozark, Avatar, Rick and Morty Peculiar Bunch: Fallen priests Books: Google bedtime stories. […]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/22mu64/WLK2020WK41.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, I talk about my experiences during the two weeks that I’ve been sick with Covid-19. Follow me on social media: Father […]

In this episode, I explain why I’m currently wearing a mask at all times when I’m outside. I also explain the workflow I developed to reduce the amount of work I have to invest in my video productions.

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 […]

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, 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.

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.

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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://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 […]

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 […]

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://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 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 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 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 […]

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

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 […]

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!

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!

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

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://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://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?

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.

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 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.