Episodes
Monday Jan 01, 2024
New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
In this New Year's episode of The Break I list my favorite movies, TV shows and books of 2023, I review Zack Snyder's movie 'Rebel Moon' and I look forward to what 2024 has in store!In the Premium part of the show for my Patrons, I talk about Beef Wellington, Pasta Con Le Cozze, the Quest 3 versus the Apple Vision Pro and much more!
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Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
In this episode:
Why you should (re)watch the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy for Christmas
Visiting the JRR Tolkien Exposition in Rome
Comparing the xThermae Romae Novae anime about Roman bath houses to the real Baths of Caracalla in Rome
Plus, in the premium version of the show for my patrons:
Marketing and coaching books
Lee Child's Jack Reacher series
What I had for lunch and for dinner in Rome
My experiences filming in 3D with the iPhone 15 pro Max
The Quest 3 and the Apple Vision Pro
Links:
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bZxO5Dn9x0
Building the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special: https://www.starwars.com/news/building-the-lego-star-wars-holiday-special
Tolkien exposition trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUpcRuRFRcA
Thermae Romae Novae trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfwCaZsZp5Q
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
The Walk: The Lessons I Learned in 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
In this last week of the year, I look back on 2023 and distill the big lessons I learned over the past 12 months.
In the premium version for my patrons, I discuss my plans for 2024!
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
The Walk: Back in Rome
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Rome is beautiful this time of year. The bars and restaurants are decorated with Christmas lights, and on Saint Peter's Square this year's nativity scene honors Saint Francis' first initiative to visualize the story of Jesus' birth 800 years ago. In this episode of The Walk, I explore the streets of Trastevere at night as I share with you my plans for 2024.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
I talk about the new direction Doctor Who is taking in the 60th anniversary specials, I share which traditional Christmas movies I like and don't care for, I talk about the secret to quality pasta dishes and I share my impressions of the third book in the Red Rising Saga: Morning Star.
In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I talk about my upcoming trip to Rome, I share a cool trick to clean up your inbox in 10 minutes, I review Apple's Journal app and I talk about Mammoth for Mastodon and about the Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate III.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
The Walk: I Finally See What I Couldn’t See Before
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
After a difficult week, I had a breakthrough insight about how I can use my media expertise and experience to coach individuals and groups in their efforts to be successful in their outreach on social media.
In the premium part I record for my patrons, I share some early ideas about the way in which I intend to develop this in the weeks to come.
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder, Visiting Bagshot Row
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Season 2 of Star Wars: Andor may be postponed to 2025, but this could actually be a good thing for Star Wars in general. I explain why Star Wars could benefit from an 'Advent approach' to its tentpole productions. I give my spoiler-free impressions of Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder and share some metaphysical ponderings about the 'edge of creation'. And did you know that you can now visit the inside of Bagshot Row, Sam and Rosie's Hobbit Hole, on the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand?
In the premium version of the show available to all my patrons (patreon.com/fatherroderick), I give my review of 'Golden Son' by Pierce Brown, I share how you can learn any language by watching Netflix and how you can make classic 'Caccio e Pepe' pasta.
Links
The Hobbiton Movie Set on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hobbitontours/
How to learn a language for free by watching Netfix: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeRx9N6b/
How to make Cacio e pepe: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGedgGbVu/
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
An Advent Mindset for Your Best Year Ever
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Are you aware of how often you limit yourself by allowing a negative mindset to determine your path?
Michael Hyatt's book 'Your Best Year Ever - A 5-step plan to achieving your most important goals' invited me to let go of fear and to step outside of my comfort zone with confidence.
In this episode of The Walk, I share how the time of Advent encourages us to follow the Virgin Mary in her faith that God will provide and that our 'yes' to the next step is all it takes to help realize God's plan with us.
In the premium version of the podcast for my patrons, I share how I applied this insight when I decided to embark on an exciting trip very soon!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
What did you think of the Doctor's return in the first 60th anniversary special? I share my spoiler-free review of "The Star Beast"! Also in this episode of my podcast The Break:
Why 2024 is going to be a BIG year for Star Wars fans
Tolkien's lore in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria videogame
The anime series Shangri-la Frontier and the new Squid Games Reality show on Netflix
Premium content (for all my Patreon supporters)
Ridley Scott's Napolean movie and Egyptian archeology
Why I installed the public Beta of iOS 17.2 on my iPhone
A sneak peak of Apple Vision Pro Digital Environments
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The Walk: The Joy of Learning As An Adult
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
If you are like me, you may not reserve much time in your busy life for learning or studying new things. Isn't learning something you did in school when you were young? Haven't we got more important things to do now that we are adults?
However, this past year, I have rediscovered the power and the joy of studying new topics. In this episode of The Walk, I share with you how I became a student again, and how adult learning has enriched my life.
During the extra mile that I record for my patrons, I share some behind the scenes information about my work and about some of the projects that I am preparing for the winter months.
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