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In this episode: My impressions of The Bad Batch, Shadow and Bone, an explanation of religious vows, Back to the Future, Mars exploration and video equipment. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FatherRoderick Discord Server: Accessible to all my patrons, info on Patreon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatherRoderick Twitter: https://twitter.com/FatherRoderick Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fatherroderick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherroderick/ Podcast – Father Roderick Weekly: http://www.fatherroderick.com/fatherroderick Podcast – TheContinue reading "The Bad Batch, Shadow and Bone, Religious Vows and Back to the Future" The post The Bad Batch, Shadow and Bone, Religious Vows and Back to the Future appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my weekly podcast, I talk about the Academy awards, Star Wars Day and a number of other topics: News: Star Wars Day on 4 May Movies/TV: Academy Awards and my review of this year’s best movie ‘Nomadland’ Peculiar Bunch: Saint Bernold Books: Furiously Happy – Jenny Lawson Science: Mars helicopter flightsContinue reading "Why I LOVED ‘Nomadland’" The post Why I LOVED ‘Nomadland’ appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I review the season finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, I talk about an essential ingredient for change in the church, I find a fellow Wheel of Time fan and I discuss the recent breakthrough in paleographic research thanks to Artificial Intelligence. And I share the coolest aspect of theContinue reading "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier – Season Finale Review" The post The Falcon and The Winter Soldier – Season Finale Review appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 this show: • Movies & TV shows: Indiana Jones 5, The Obi-Wan Kenobi series, The Mandalorian Season 3, Solo sequels, Picard Season 2, Captain Janeway • Catholicism explained: Divine Mercy SundayContinue reading "Why I was wrong about the Falcon and the Winter Soldier" The post Why I was wrong about the Falcon and the Winter Soldier appeared first on Father Roderick.

Happy Easter! In this episode: Movies/TV: how the 5th wave and the Maze Runner movies foreshadowed the pandemic; Sonic the Hedgehog Peculiar Bunch: the Exultet (link to the Exultet on OPChant) Books: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life (affiliate link) Science: rumblings and a strange rock on Mars Tech: Looking forContinue reading "Easter, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ikigai, Mars rumblings" The post Easter, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ikigai, Mars rumblings appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 Snyder Cut. Peculiar Bunch: Holy Week in a nutshell Books: The Little Book of Hygge Science: the sound of Mars Tech: simple streaming explained Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FatherRoderick Discord Server: Accessible to allContinue reading "Hanna, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Holy Week in a nutshell" The post Hanna, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Holy Week in a nutshell appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: the clock is ticking… Movies/TV: Coming to America, Marvel Studios’ Assembled: the Making of Wandavision; Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Peculiar Bunch: why I’m irked by a French book about Confession Books: Hart voor je brein (Heart for your Brain) by Erik Scherder, Leonard Hofstra Science: Noah’s ark on the moon?Continue reading "The Seal of Confession, Strange New Worlds and Deep Nostalgia" The post The Seal of Confession, Strange New Worlds and Deep Nostalgia appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: new ideas for old churches Movies/TV: Maze Runner Trilogy; the Expanse, the Lost Pirate Kingdom (March 15 on Netflix), WandaVision Season Finale. Peculiar Bunch: what is Divine Providence? Books: Everything is F*cked by Mark Manson Science: Mac tech on Mars Tech. Macbook 14 & 16 inch rumor. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FatherRoderick Discord Server:Continue reading "Maze Runners and Divine Providence" The post Maze Runners and Divine Providence appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 the idea behind ‘penance’? Books: Save the Cat! The Last Book On Screenwriting That You’ll Ever Need – Blake Snyder Science & Technology: my reaction to the landing of the MarsContinue reading "WW84 problems, Penance, Save the Cat, Mars Rover Perseverance" The post WW84 problems, Penance, Save the Cat, Mars Rover Perseverance appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 Like an Artist Trilogy: How to Be Creative, Show Your Work, and Keep Going (affiliate links to Amazon) Science: China and the United Arab Emirates’ Mars probes have entered orbit. Technology:Continue reading "Tiny House Nation, The Expanse, Saint Lidwina" The post Tiny House Nation, The Expanse, Saint Lidwina appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post Golfing on the Moon, Miracle Morning and February Traditions appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Kong vs. Godzilla Disney+ Star Babylon 5 remastered What to do when you feel you’re losing the faith Book challenge update The Mar Rover Perseverance landing Apple’s VR headset and redesigned Macs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FatherRoderick Discord Server: Accessible to all my patrons, info on Patreon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatherRoderick Twitter: https://twitter.com/FatherRoderick Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fatherroderick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherroderick/Continue reading "Kong vs Godzilla, Mars Rover Perseverance, Apple VR" The post Kong vs Godzilla, Mars Rover Perseverance, Apple VR appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my weekly podcast, I give a shoutout to my newest Patrons, and talk about a number of other topics: Bernie Sanders goes viral Mira Furlan has died Muppet Show coming to Disney Plus; The Muppets ABC review Judging other people’s catholicity Martha Wells – All Systems Red How human vision comparesContinue reading "The Muppet Show on Disney Plus, Pet Vision, WhatsApp and Signal" The post The Muppet Show on Disney Plus, Pet Vision, WhatsApp and Signal appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this podcast, I talk about Star Wars Rebels, the Motu Proprio of pope Francis regarding lectors and acolytes and about a number of other topics. Introduction and news Wandavision, Star Wars Rebels and Along Came a Spider The Motu Proprio of pope Francis regarding lectors and acolytes Review: Winter World by by A.G. RiddleContinue reading "Star Wars Rebels, Lectors, Acolytes and Robot Fish" The post Star Wars Rebels, Lectors, Acolytes and Robot Fish appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post We need to talk about what happened in Washington DC appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post The Holiday Show appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 restrictions in Corona times? Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. Follow Father Roderick on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father RoderickContinue reading "Remembering Jeremy Bulloch, Disney Plus, Churches and Corona" The post Remembering Jeremy Bulloch, Disney Plus, Churches and Corona appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: “long Covid” therapy, churches in Corona times Movies/TV: The Boys (Amazon Prime), The Mandalorian (Disney Plus), Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit 4K restoration. Peculiar Bunch: why do priests work on Sunday when it’s supposed to be a day of rest? Links to the three essays about The Mandalorian byContinue reading "‘Long Covid’, The Boys, The Mandalorian and the Lord of the Rings 4K" The post ‘Long Covid’, The Boys, The Mandalorian and the Lord of the Rings 4K appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: Saint Nicholas in Corona times, Covid update Movies/TV: The Mandalorian, Star Trek, Fantastic Beasts 3 and a Star Wars movie directed by Taika Waititi? Peculiar Bunch: Catholic winter traditions: Saint Hubert, Saint Martin and Saint Nicholas Books: Anton Chekhov’s Short Stories – read by Stephen Fry (Amazon link) Sci-fi: The LastContinue reading "Catholic Winter Traditions, The Last Skywalker, Apple’s M1 Macs" The post Catholic Winter Traditions, The Last Skywalker, Apple’s M1 Macs appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: Election week, Covid developments Movies/TV: The Mandalorian season 2, the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek storytelling Peculiar Bunch: faith & politics Books: Stephen Fry in America (2008)  – YouTube episodes Sci-fi: why so many science fiction shows get canceled and how Apple TV does one thing right Tech: IContinue reading "The Mandalorian, Faith, Politics and Star Wars fandom, Stephen Fry and One More Thing" The post The Mandalorian, Faith, Politics and Star Wars fandom, Stephen Fry and One More Thing appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: James Randi died Emily in Paris Terminator Dark Fate Pope Francis’ comments on civil unions for homosexual couples Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play.   Follow Father Roderick on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation FatherContinue reading "James Randi, Emily in Paris, Terminator Dark Fate, Pope Francis documentary" The post James Randi, Emily in Paris, Terminator Dark Fate, Pope Francis documentary appeared first on Father Roderick.

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 (Numina series) by Charlie Holmberg Tech: Skyrim VR, the iPhone 12 and filming in Dolby Vision HDR Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play.   Follow Father Roderick on social media: FatherContinue reading "Star Trek Discovery, Fratelli Tutti and the iPhone 12" The post Star Trek Discovery, Fratelli Tutti and the iPhone 12 appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: My Covid-19 experiences Movies/TV: Big Bang Theory & Ozark, Avatar, Rick and Morty Peculiar Bunch: Fallen priests Books: Google bedtime stories. Tech: Why I ordered a Pulse Oximeter Social Media Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick onContinue reading "Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories" The post Covid-19, Ozark, Fallen Priests, Bedtime Stories appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: morning routines; making The Witcher; Away; Howard; a church of sinners and book books vs. digital books. The post Movie Plot Clichés appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post Dune appeared first on Father Roderick.

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+. The post Cobra Kai appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post Wakanda Forever appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: TV work progress; Reviewing the Spongebob Squarepants Movie; a Patron saint for magicians; The Mandalorian season 2 rumors. The post Spongebob Squarepants and saints for magicians appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: remodeling the rectory; Double World (Zheng tu); Patron saints. The post Home decoration, Double World and patron saints appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post What we can learn from IKEA’s customer service appeared first on Father Roderick.

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) The post Is the Netflix series ‘Cursed’ worth your time? appeared first on Father Roderick.

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). The post The Secret of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory, Warrior Nuns and the X-Files appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the deaths of Ian Holm and Ennio Morricone. I review Filthy Rich; Transfer and The Last Airbender animated series. Plus: Can Christians practise Yoga? Father Roderick on YouTube – Main channel Father Roderick Stories – Documentary & Vlogs Father Roderick Builds – Lego builds and conversation Father Roderick on FacebookContinue reading "Filthy Rich, the Last Airbender, Yoga and Scifi world-building in games" The post Filthy Rich, the Last Airbender, Yoga and Scifi world-building in games appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the Artemis Fowl books and the new Disney movie based on them. I tell you about my experiences in the parish in these Corona times and talk about the Sacred Heart tradition. I also react to Apple’s announcements during WWDC 2020. Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | GoogleContinue reading "Artemis Fowl review, Communion & Corona, Apple’s WWDC" The post Artemis Fowl review, Communion & Corona, Apple’s WWDC appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 Rejoined, They Shall Not Grow Old. Peculiar Bunch: celebrating liturgy in a virtual world? Book review: Dark Tower 1: The Gunslinger Scifi: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy text adventure; The AsgardContinue reading "They Shall Not Grow Old; virtual liturgy; Dark Tower: The Gunslinger; Scifi adventures" The post They Shall Not Grow Old; virtual liturgy; Dark Tower: The Gunslinger; Scifi adventures appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode News: racial tension in the US, resonance in the rest of the world after the murder of George Floyd. All lives matter? Lost sheep analogy. Movies/TV: Space Force (Netflix) review Peculiar Bunch: How incense at Mass might reduce airborne diseases. Books: Artemis Fowl Scifi: Lord of the Rings Cast Reunion. Star Wars monthContinue reading "Space Force, Frankincense, Racism and respect, Artemis Fowl and Lord of the Rings" The post Space Force, Frankincense, Racism and respect, Artemis Fowl and Lord of the Rings appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: corona protocols Movies/TV: Muppets Now on Disney plus; Unscripted; Ozark revisited; Snowpiercer. Peculiar Bunch: Sprinkling holy water with squirt guns? Books: Hunger Games prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snake’ By Suzanne Collins Scifi: new Star Trek series; Ronald D. Moore on working with George Lucas. Tech: first impressions of theContinue reading "Snowpiercer, holy water squirt guns and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" The post Snowpiercer, holy water squirt guns and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post Animal Crossing, Church after Corona, Clone Wars, Taika Waititi and Star Wars appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: News: gradual relaxation of the lockdown in the Netherlands, churches reopen July 1, but consequences are huge. No more events until vaccin is available Movies/TV: Into the night – Belgian scifi drama based on Polish book  The Old Axolotl van Jacek Dukaj Peculiar Bunch: new scandal surrounding founder Foyers de Charité Books:Continue reading "Churches to reopen, Into the Night review, Vader dethroned" The post Churches to reopen, Into the Night review, Vader dethroned appeared first on Father Roderick.

In 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 Phoenix Peculiar Bunch: Joseph and Mary in the church Books: The Witcher Tech: Canon webcam utility Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. Follow Father RoderickContinue reading "UFOs, Dark Phoenix, Clone Wars, Joseph and Mary, The Witcher" The post UFOs, Dark Phoenix, Clone Wars, Joseph and Mary, The Witcher appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Busier than ever during the Coronacrisis Altererd Carbon, Resleeved, Ozark and Tales from the Loop what belongs in a church and what not? Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (Legacy of Orïsha #1) Science Fiction in the videogame Anthem PTZ Cameras Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunesContinue reading "Tales from the Loop, Children of Blood and Bone, Anthem" The post Tales from the Loop, Children of Blood and Bone, Anthem appeared first on Father Roderick.

This is a new show instead of the aftershow. You get the maximum amount of Fr. Roderick, patrons only. The post Father Roderick To The Max – Premiere Episode! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: World: Happy Easter; launch of a children’s show. Entertainment: Tiger King extra episode; Messiah cancelled, Yesterday movie review Peculiar Bunch: What to say to someone who attacks my faith? Books: Edge of Tomorrow/All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka https://amzn.to/2Kcm2gl Scifi: West World season 2 Tech: lighting a church for liveContinue reading "Happy Easter, Tiger King & Storytelling, Yesterday, Edge of Tomorrow, West World" The post Happy Easter, Tiger King & Storytelling, Yesterday, Edge of Tomorrow, West World appeared first on Father Roderick.

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! The post Tiger King, Picard Season 1 review, sacred space in Corona times appeared first on Father Roderick.

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 The post Lifestyle tips for the Corona Crisis; World War Z; Confession; Snoke and Kylo Ren appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I talk about the many lifestyle changes the Corona crisis forces us all to make; I wonder why talk show hosts have stopped shaving; I discuss Disney’s decision to move the Pixar movie ‘Onward’ from the movie theater to Disney Plus; I share my first impressions of the Brazilian sci-fi series ‘Omniscient’Continue reading "Unshaven Talkshow hosts, Pixar’s ‘Onward’ and Vatican Corona instructions" The post Unshaven Talkshow hosts, Pixar’s ‘Onward’ and Vatican Corona instructions appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Bishops take drastic measures to prevent the Corona virus from spreading; The series finale of Parks and Recreations and The Good Place; how to navigate between faith and fear in these times of crisis; Recursion by Blake Crouch; tips on using streaming technology to bring Mass to those that can’t come toContinue reading "Fear and Faith; the Good Place; Parks and Recreation; Streaming Mass" The post Fear and Faith; the Good Place; Parks and Recreation; Streaming Mass appeared first on Father Roderick.

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. The post Contagious patients and the sacraments; Vikings; US Elections & Star Wars Comics appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Covid-19 in the Netherlands, a review of The Two Popes, Star Trek Picard, Clone Wars Season 7, Lent and fake meat, why our brains love reading and more! Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. Follow Father Roderick on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube – MainContinue reading "Covid-19, Star Wars: The High Republic, The Two Popes, Lent and Fake Meat" The post Covid-19, Star Wars: The High Republic, The Two Popes, Lent and Fake Meat appeared first on Father Roderick.

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! The post Middle-earth and the Beloved Amazon appeared first on Father Roderick.