Story Secrets

Story Secrets

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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

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Episodes

Story Secrets - Cooking Monsters and Exorcising Spirits

Editing my footage from the Elfia fantasy fair feels like stepping into a time machine. It’s freezing outside, but watching those warm, sunny September days again? Pure joy. Events like these are more than just...
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Story Secrets - Review Of The Movie 'Carry-On'

Not so long ago, my friends recommended a movie that had been sitting on my Netflix homepage forever: Carry On. At the time, I scrolled past it, thinking, Eh, maybe later. But when they described it as a non-stop,...
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Story Secrets - Is Mara Jade Finally Coming to Star Wars Canon?

When Disney took over Star Wars, they wiped out the entire Expanded Universe, leaving fans heartbroken. Years of novels, comics, and games—gone, or rather, rebranded as Legends. While some elements have slowly crept...
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Story Secrets - "Fantasy Helps Us Discover Our Own World"

It’s Fantasy Friday, and I’ve got two things for you: an inspiring interview with fantasy author and illustrator Robin Rozendal and an update on my own fantasy novel. Meet Robin Rozendal: I met Robin at the Fantasy...
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Story Secrets - Severance Season 2: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

If you’ve been holding your breath for Severance Season 2, exhale—it’s here, and it’s absolutely worth the wait. I’m Father Roderick, a priest and a geek, and today I’m diving into why this mind-bending series is...
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Story Secrets - Fantastic Four & the Rise of Retro Heroes

You’ve probably heard the talk: "Superhero fatigue is real." With some recent Marvel and DC projects underperforming, it's easy to see why. But hold on—there’s a fresh wave of superhero content that might just change...
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Story Secrets - Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot: What We Know So Far

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making a comeback. No, this isn’t just another reboot announcement—we actually have some fresh details about the new series, and they’re worth talking about. The big news? Sarah Michelle...
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Story Secrets - Sigourney Weaver Reveals Her Role in The Mandalorian & Grogu

Hey there, fellow Star Wars fans! We've known for a while that Sigourney Weaver is part of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. But in a recent interview, she dropped some exciting new details about her role, and it’s got...
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Story Secrets - "We Needed Children’s Books To Recover"

Some stories stay with you long after you close the book. Some characters feel so real that their struggles, triumphs, and losses affect you deeply—even if they’re entirely fictional. I recently spoke with authors...
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Story Secrets - The Cat Who Saved Books

Books do more than entertain. They challenge us, change us, and shape the way we see the world. That’s why I loved The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa—a story about a boy, a talking cat, and the deeper meaning...
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Story Secrets - From Sacristans To Storytellers

What if your church’s sacristans—quietly setting up for Mass on Sunday morning—were also an elf and a bard at a fantasy festival the day before? That’s the real-life story of Ruby and Joost, two amazing cosplayers I...
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Story Secrets - My Least Favorite Star Wars Movie

I love Star Wars. I really do. But even as a lifelong fan, I have to admit—some movies are better than others. And if I had to pick my least favorite? Attack of the Clones. It’s not about the idea. The story of...
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