There Is More To The Mandalorians

In this week’s episode of my podcast ‘The Break’, I talk about the finale of season 3 of The Mandalorian (spoiler-free), and about the biblical stories that seem to have inspired the plight of the Mandalorian tribes. I also talk about my visit to the Kingdom of Elfia, about the reason why Easter Time lasts for 50 days, about the TV series ‘Succession’, I review the books I’ve recently read, I share my thoughts on fries & vinegar and I discuss the lessons learned from filming in the UK.

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Tolkien, the Ring and The Annunciation

In this episode of my podcast The Break I talk about my upcoming trip to the UK for Star Wars Celebration 2023. I explain why March 25 is #tolkienreadingday and why J.R.R. Tolkien chose this specific day for the destruction of the Ring of Power. I also review what I’ve read so far of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn Trilogy, I talk about mood control through music and about generative AI. And of course, I share my thoughts on the TikTok hearing in the US and the possible future ban of the app in some countries.

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Will The Star Wars Celebration Surprise Us With Big News?

In this week’s episode of my podcast The Break I talk about the upcoming Star Wars Celebration, I discuss the success of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once at The Oscars, I look back on the 10 year anniversary of pope Francis’ papacy, I review the books ‘Dry’ and ‘Mistborn – The Last Kingdom’ and I talk about TikTok, Meta, Twitter and data privacy.

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Why Wakanda Forever Didn’t Work

In this episode, I talk about why Wakanda Forever didn’t work, what the future will bring for Star Wars and the DCU, why pilgrimages may be more important than you think and what I thought about Blake Crouch’s book Recursion.

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The Mandalorian Is Back With Even More Religious Symbolism

I discuss religious symbolism in the first episode of the new season of The Mandalorian, I review ‘Dark Matter’ by Blake Crouch, I share my 2 ingredient Bagel recipe and talk about the Meta Quest 3 and Apple’s Reality headset.

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Hello Tomorrow! Review

My spoiler-free review of the first episodes of the retro futuristic TV show ‘Hello Tomorrow!’; The reason we celebrate Lent; Dark Matter and other books I’ve read this week; Valve’s SteamDeck – first impressions.

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Star Trek Picard Season 3 – My Spoiler-free Review!

In this week’s episode of The Break I share my enthusiasm about season 3 of Star Trek Picard, I talk about Ash Wednesday and Lent, I review ‘The Butterfly Assassin’, and I talk about my love-hate relationship with carrots.

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James Gunn’s DC Universe Plans: My Thoughts

In this week’s podcast, I talk about James Gunn’s reboot of the DCU, about Hogwarts Legacy and the controversy that surrounds it, I’ll share my thoughts on the shocking report about l’Arche’s founder Jean Vanier and the abuse he kept hidden for decades. And of course I talk about the LEGO Lord of the Rings Rivendell set that was revealed this week!

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Shrinking On Apple TV Plus Is Amazing

In this episode of The Break: my review of Shrinking on Apple TV Plus, Attack on Titan, Faith and Science, Pillars of the Earth, Bami Goreng, transitioning back to the Apple ecosystem.

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Why Picard Brings Back His Old Crew

In this episode of The Break: Picard and The Bad Batch, why do some Catholics only receive the host and not the chalice during communion? What I thought of The Witcher – The Last Wish; Pumpkin soup and Apple News.

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The Last of Us

In this episode of The Break, I review the first episode of The Last of Us on HBO Max, I explain why the priest sometimes whispers during Mass, and I talk about Apple’s new Mac Mini and why I would like to get one.

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The Depth of Deep Space Nine

In this episode of The Break: The Depth of Deep Space Nine, Spiritual Life Habits, Life Lessons from an Astronaut, Meat and Dairy Alternatives, Computational Photography.

Affiliate Link: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything – by Col. Chris Hadfield

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Knives Out and Glass Onion

In this first episode of the new year, I talk about the movies Knives Out and Glass Onion, I explain why Catholics often like to have their religious objects blessed, I review the book ‘Meet the Frugalwoods’, I share the recipe for fake crab chips and I talk about Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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What Are The Best Christmas Movies For Geeks?

In this Christmas Episode of The Break: the best Christmas movies for geeks; why bad things happen to good people; my favorite books of the year and tech upgrades that greatly improved my life. Merry Christmas!

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Superman and James Gunn – What Happens Now?

I talk about the fate of Superman in the DC Universe, I wonder what direction Star Wars will take after Andor, I explain how faith and raison can go together, I review some books, learn to cook in Dreamlight Valley and share my recent D&D experience.

Links: Pasta Arrabbiata original recipe

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Wednesday is a Netflix Hit – But Why?

This week in The Break: my spoiler-free review of the Netflix Series Wednesday: it’s a massive hit, but why? Should we believe in Ghost Stories? What we should learn from history; DIY microwave chips: to good to be true? My thoughts on the possibilities and serious risks of AI technology like ChatGTP.

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