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WW84 problems, Penance, Save the Cat, Mars Rover Perseverance

0 reacties 26 February 2021

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 […]

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The Road Outside Your Door

0 reacties 20 February 2021

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 […]

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The next big adventure?

1 reactie 13 February 2021

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 […]

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Tiny House Nation, The Expanse, Saint Lidwina

1 reactie 13 February 2021

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 […]

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Happy Trees

0 reacties 13 February 2021

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 […]

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Things I’ve learned in post-Covid therapy

1 reactie 6 February 2021

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.

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Ned Flanders, Catholic Geeks and digital painting

0 reacties 5 February 2021

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 […]

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Golfing on the Moon, Miracle Morning and February Traditions

0 reacties 5 February 2021

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.

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Lights, Cameras and action!

0 reacties 31 January 2021

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

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Kong vs Godzilla, Mars Rover Perseverance, Apple VR

0 reacties 31 January 2021

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 […]

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The Fig Tree

3 reacties 24 January 2021

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 […]

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Hash Browns, House of M and Dolby Atmos for Headphones

0 reacties 22 January 2021

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 […]

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The Muppet Show on Disney Plus, Pet Vision, WhatsApp and Signal

0 reacties 22 January 2021

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 […]

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Never enough?

1 reactie 17 January 2021

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 […]

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Star Wars Rebels, Lectors, Acolytes and Robot Fish

0 reacties 16 January 2021

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 […]

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Goal setting and habits, dreaming big, pasta & goat cheese

0 reacties 16 January 2021

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 […]

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Chinese cooking, YouTube and Kylo Ren

0 reacties 9 January 2021

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 […]

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We need to talk about what happened in Washington DC

0 reacties 8 January 2021

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.

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What journaling taught me (so far)

0 reacties 8 January 2021

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

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Looking for Wisdom in the New Year

1 reactie 3 January 2021

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 […]

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The New Year’s Day Show!

0 reacties 1 January 2021

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 […]

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The Holiday Show

0 reacties 30 December 2020

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.

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Bringers of Light

0 reacties 24 December 2020

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 […]

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Awareness training, Mushroom Tagliatelle, Color Grading and Cyberpunk 2077

0 reacties 20 December 2020

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

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Remembering Jeremy Bulloch, Disney Plus, Churches and Corona

0 reacties 19 December 2020

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 […]

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Breaking Bad?

1 reactie 11 December 2020

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 […]

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Exploding Oatmeal, Saint Nicholas and LEGO Vatican City

0 reacties 6 December 2020

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 […]

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The Mandalorian: Lore

0 reacties 5 December 2020

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 […]

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The Mandalorian: Themes

0 reacties 5 December 2020

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 […]

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The Mandalorian: Style

0 reacties 5 December 2020

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 […]

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‘Long Covid’, The Boys, The Mandalorian and the Lord of the Rings 4K

1 reactie 5 December 2020

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 […]

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The Pyramid

0 reacties 4 December 2020

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.

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The Question Behind the Question

1 reactie 21 November 2020

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 […]

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Winterfood, Augmented Reality, Languages Liturgy and LEGO

0 reacties 15 November 2020

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 […]

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Catholic Winter Traditions, The Last Skywalker, Apple’s M1 Macs

0 reacties 15 November 2020

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 […]

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This year was awesome. No, really!

0 reacties 13 November 2020

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..

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Dutch Pea Soup, The Queen of Cleaning and Communion Wafers

0 reacties 3 November 2020

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 […]

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The Mandalorian, Faith, Politics and Star Wars fandom, Stephen Fry and One More Thing

0 reacties 2 November 2020

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: […]

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Dutch Crepes, Hersey bars and dancing in Church

0 reacties 26 October 2020

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? […]

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James Randi, Emily in Paris, Terminator Dark Fate, Pope Francis documentary

0 reacties 26 October 2020

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 […]

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Self-care

0 reacties 23 October 2020

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 […]

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Chanterelle Risotto, Genshin Impact, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.

0 reacties 18 October 2020

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  

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Star Trek Discovery, Fratelli Tutti and the iPhone 12

0 reacties 18 October 2020

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 […]

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Thankful

0 reacties 16 October 2020

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 […]

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Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories

2 reacties 11 October 2020

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. […]

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Two Weeks of Covid-19

2 reacties 11 October 2020

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 […]

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Why I’m wearing a mask

0 reacties 29 September 2020

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.

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Sticky Notes, Cauliflower Rice and Invalid Baptisms

0 reacties 24 September 2020

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

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Movie Plot Clichés

0 reacties 23 September 2020

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

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Living the Hobbit life and other dreams

1 reactie 22 September 2020

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.

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Stir Fry Techniques and Mario Kart

0 reacties 16 September 2020

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.

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Dune

0 reacties 15 September 2020

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.

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Self-limiting doubts vs. unlimited potential

0 reacties 15 September 2020

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

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The art of communal discernment

0 reacties 11 September 2020

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

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Okonomiyaki

0 reacties 11 September 2020

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

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Cobra Kai

0 reacties 11 September 2020

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+.

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The Pasta Queen and how to Gregorian chant

0 reacties 7 September 2020

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.

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Wakanda Forever

0 reacties 7 September 2020

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.

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Goals without limits

0 reacties 3 September 2020

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.

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Sgroppino, upgrading the church and mobile documentary gear

0 reacties 27 August 2020

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

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Spongebob Squarepants and saints for magicians

1 reactie 27 August 2020

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

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Me and the environment

0 reacties 26 August 2020

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.

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Reavers of Midgard and String Beans

0 reacties 20 August 2020

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

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Home decoration, Double World and patron saints

0 reacties 20 August 2020

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

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Pain, pleasure and beliefs

0 reacties 19 August 2020

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.

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Fennel Soup and Digital Pilgrimages

0 reacties 13 August 2020

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.

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What we can learn from IKEA’s customer service

3 reacties 13 August 2020

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.

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Why I’m a happy priest despite disappointments

1 reactie 12 August 2020

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.

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The best pasta dish in the world

0 reacties 8 August 2020

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

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Is the Netflix series ‘Cursed’ worth your time?

0 reacties 4 August 2020

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)

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Work, values and changing your mental state

0 reacties 3 August 2020

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.

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My ‘Tetris moment’

0 reacties 25 July 2020

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

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Grilling, Corona Kilos and Praying the Rosary

0 reacties 17 July 2020

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

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The Secret of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory, Warrior Nuns and the X-Files

0 reacties 17 July 2020

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).

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What got me here won’t get me there

0 reacties 17 July 2020

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.

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A Prank, Spaghetti carbonara and Hamilton

0 reacties 10 July 2020

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 […]

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Filthy Rich, the Last Airbender, Yoga and Scifi world-building in games

0 reacties 8 July 2020

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 […]

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I got tested for COVID-19

0 reacties 4 July 2020

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 […]

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, the Altar, Body Language

0 reacties 25 June 2020

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 […]

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Artemis Fowl review, Communion & Corona, Apple’s WWDC

0 reacties 24 June 2020

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 […]

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The Vase and the Stones

0 reacties 20 June 2020

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 […]

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Onion Soup, history’s dark pages, General Hux, Church desecration and the PS5 reveal

0 reacties 12 June 2020

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 […]

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They Shall Not Grow Old; virtual liturgy; Dark Tower: The Gunslinger; Scifi adventures

0 reacties 12 June 2020

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 […]

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Don’t be afraid to break things to start something new

0 reacties 11 June 2020

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 […]

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French Toast, Liturgical Postures, The Last Jedi Comic Book, Facebook’s and Apple’s AR technology

0 reacties 8 June 2020

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 […]

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Space Force, Frankincense, Racism and respect, Artemis Fowl and Lord of the Rings

0 reacties 8 June 2020

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 […]

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Rainy Day Ideas!

0 reacties 8 June 2020

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 […]

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Snowpiercer, holy water squirt guns and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

0 reacties 28 May 2020

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? […]

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My Comfort Food Top 5, Saint John Paul II, Ms. Marvel and Apple Glass

0 reacties 28 May 2020

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.

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Be driven by vision not by requests

0 reacties 27 May 2020

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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Why you should always protect your boundaries

0 reacties 16 May 2020

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 […]

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Animal Crossing, Church after Corona, Clone Wars, Taika Waititi and Star Wars

0 reacties 16 May 2020

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.

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Shark Fin Soup, German Literature Nightmares, Harry Potter Lego

0 reacties 10 May 2020

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 […]

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Churches to reopen, Into the Night review, Vader dethroned

0 reacties 8 May 2020

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 […]

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That’s not how the Force works!

0 reacties 4 May 2020

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 […]

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Flattening the Corona Stress Curve

0 reacties 1 May 2020

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…

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UFOs, Dark Phoenix, Clone Wars, Joseph and Mary, The Witcher

0 reacties 1 May 2020

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 […]

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Fried Rice, Elfia, the Fantastic Four, Spring Cleaning and Star Wars

0 reacties 27 April 2020

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 […]

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What I learned about leadership

0 reacties 25 April 2020

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 […]

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Tales from the Loop, Children of Blood and Bone, Anthem

0 reacties 25 April 2020

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 […]

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It’s all grace

0 reacties 18 April 2020

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

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Father Roderick To The Max – premiere episode!

0 reacties 16 April 2020

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

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Father Roderick To The Max – Premiere Episode!

0 reacties 16 April 2020

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

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Happy Easter, Tiger King & Storytelling, Yesterday, Edge of Tomorrow, West World

0 reacties 15 April 2020

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 […]

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Rediscovering the sound of silence

0 reacties 8 April 2020

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

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Tiger King, Picard Season 1 review, sacred space in Corona times

0 reacties 3 April 2020

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!

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The need for structure

0 reacties 31 March 2020

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.

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Digital Home Improvement

0 reacties 27 March 2020

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.

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How to connect in times of social distancing?

0 reacties 27 March 2020

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. […]

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Lifestyle tips for the Corona Crisis; World War Z; Confession; Snoke and Kylo Ren

0 reacties 24 March 2020

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

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Unshaven Talkshow hosts, Pixar’s ‘Onward’ and Vatican Corona instructions

0 reacties 21 March 2020

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 […]

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Slow down, you go too fast

0 reacties 20 March 2020

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 […]

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It is the worst of times, it is the best of times

0 reacties 18 March 2020

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

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Fear and Faith; the Good Place; Parks and Recreation; Streaming Mass

0 reacties 13 March 2020

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 […]

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Contagious patients and the sacraments; Vikings; US Elections & Star Wars Comics

0 reacties 5 March 2020

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.

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Renewal

0 reacties 5 March 2020

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.

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How can you be conservative, orthodox, progressive and geeky all at once?

0 reacties 5 March 2020

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!

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Covid-19, Star Wars: The High Republic, The Two Popes, Lent and Fake Meat

0 reacties 29 February 2020

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, […]

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Some of the feedback I receive

0 reacties 29 February 2020

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).

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Lent, soup and Covid-19

0 reacties 28 February 2020

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 […]

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The Magic of Creativity

0 reacties 20 February 2020

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

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STOP what you’re doing (sometimes)

0 reacties 19 February 2020

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.

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Middle-earth and the Beloved Amazon

0 reacties 18 February 2020

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!

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Stan Lee, McDonalds, Pandemic and Childhood’s End

0 reacties 15 February 2020

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 […]

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Creativity

0 reacties 15 February 2020

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

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Workism

0 reacties 15 February 2020

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 […]

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My ‘Online Parish’

0 reacties 7 February 2020

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 […]

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Balance

0 reacties 7 February 2020

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

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Disney Town Hall, Messiah Season 1 and the Oculus Quest

0 reacties 6 February 2020

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.

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The Best Stories Are Personal Stories

0 reacties 30 January 2020

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!

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Star Trek Picard; Obi-Wan series on hold and the Oculus Quest

0 reacties 28 January 2020

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

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YouTube Optimization is working!

0 reacties 28 January 2020

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!

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The Witcher, The celibacy book controversy, how to read one book per week

0 reacties 17 January 2020

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 […]

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8 Book reviews and strategies for YouTube growth!

0 reacties 17 January 2020

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 […]

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My father has dementia – This is what he teaches me

0 reacties 16 January 2020

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 […]

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What I’ve learned from successful media producers

0 reacties 15 December 2019

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 […]

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The Irishman, Church closure, R5-D4, YouTube and Podcasting Plans for 2020

0 reacties 15 December 2019

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. […]

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Plex Television review, Successful Aging, Saint Nicolas and setting up a 4K TV

0 reacties 5 December 2019

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.

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What to focus on next year?

0 reacties 5 December 2019

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.

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Living With Yourself, Our Planet, Advent resolutions, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom

0 reacties 28 November 2019

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!

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The challenges of being a leader

0 reacties 19 November 2019

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

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The Imagineering Story; Winter Feasts and the poor; Half-Life: Alyx

0 reacties 19 November 2019

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.

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Disney+: Christmas Morning in November!

0 reacties 14 November 2019

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.

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Giving myself permission to follow my own way

0 reacties 11 November 2019

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?

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Something is cooking!

0 reacties 5 November 2019

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.

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Joker vs. Star Wars, For All Mankind, Faith & Science, Fantastic Beasts III and Google buys Fitbit

0 reacties 5 November 2019

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.

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All Hallows & Saints, my ‘Joker’ review, vlogging mishap, Star Wars in trouble?

0 reacties 1 November 2019

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.

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Providence in Scotland

0 reacties 24 October 2019

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

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Second Age Tales, Raising Dion, Becoming Superman, Gratitude, Dream Projects

0 reacties 15 October 2019

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.

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On my way to Scotland!

0 reacties 15 October 2019

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

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George Lucas’ Sequel Treatments, Picard & Discovery, the Amazon Synod, Old Man’s War and Ewoks

0 reacties 7 October 2019

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.

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Lifebuoys

0 reacties 7 October 2019

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

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Spider-man stays!

0 reacties 1 October 2019

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.

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Please State the Nature of the Emergency

0 reacties 28 September 2019

An update from sickbay about last week’s events.

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Star Wars on Disney+, Religious Vows, Area 51, Easter Island and the iPhone 11

0 reacties 19 September 2019

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 […]

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Most People Are Good

0 reacties 17 September 2019

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.

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The Future of Stranger Things, Therese of Lisieux, the BTTF Test and VR Nausea

0 reacties 10 September 2019

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.

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I got scammed

0 reacties 9 September 2019

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

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The Dark Crystal

0 reacties 3 September 2019

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.

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The Rise of Skywalker

0 reacties 27 August 2019

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?

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Healthy habits

0 reacties 26 August 2019

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.

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In the zone

0 reacties 21 August 2019

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?

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Ghostbusters, Jedi Celibacy, Disney+ news and Virtual Dolphins

0 reacties 21 August 2019

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.

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How to slow down time by setting new goals

0 reacties 19 August 2019

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 🙂

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Virtues and The Dark Crystal, Another Life, Stranger Things, Lego and Ireland in VR

0 reacties 19 August 2019

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!

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Engage!

0 reacties 8 August 2019

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.

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What the monks in Ireland taught me

0 reacties 6 August 2019

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

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The journey

0 reacties 15 July 2019

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.

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Why Detective Pikachu disappoints; caterpillars and the Pope; Asus Zenfone 6 review

0 reacties 15 July 2019

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!

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Alohomora!

0 reacties 5 July 2019

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.

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Apollo 11 and the Purpose of Life

0 reacties 4 July 2019

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?

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Men in Black International

0 reacties 25 June 2019

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.

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The Studio Make-Over

0 reacties 25 June 2019

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

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Jackdaws

0 reacties 18 June 2019

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.

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The return of Obi-Wan?

0 reacties 18 June 2019

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.

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The art of doing less

0 reacties 7 June 2019

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.

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Galaxy’s Edge, Pentecost, WWDC 2019 and Flavours of Youth

0 reacties 6 June 2019

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).

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#MakeSolo2Happen

0 reacties 3 June 2019

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

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What I learned from streaming on YouTube

0 reacties 28 May 2019

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

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Aladdin

0 reacties 23 May 2019

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.

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Walking the tightrope

0 reacties 21 May 2019

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.

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Marthas and Marys

0 reacties 14 May 2019

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

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Douce France

0 reacties 13 May 2019

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

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Discoveries

0 reacties 2 May 2019

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.

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My Avengers: Endgame SPOILER-FREE review!

0 reacties 24 April 2019

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

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Easter Selfies

0 reacties 22 April 2019

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

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The Notre Dame Fire in Paris

0 reacties 16 April 2019

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

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Father Roderick Reacts to the Star Wars IX Trailer

0 reacties 12 April 2019

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

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Pistachio Ponderings

0 reacties 5 April 2019

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

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My biggest podcasting dilemma

0 reacties 25 March 2019

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!

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Vlogging with the DJI Osmo Pocket

0 reacties 25 March 2019

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

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My thoughts on Google Stadia

0 reacties 25 March 2019

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

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Why I’m an ‘evil’ priest (according to some)

0 reacties 25 March 2019

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

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Working less, accomplishing more

0 reacties 21 March 2019

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

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Captain Marvel

0 reacties 12 March 2019

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.

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Make it so!

0 reacties 5 March 2019

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.

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A waste-free Lent

0 reacties 4 March 2019

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

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Angels and umbrellas

0 reacties 27 February 2019

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.

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High-risk vs low-risk

0 reacties 26 February 2019

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.

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Thomas Aquinas, LEGO and Superheroes

0 reacties 19 February 2019

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.

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