Story Secrets

Story Secrets

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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

All Episodes

Episodes

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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Story Secrets - Heaven, Hell and Groundhog Day

We’ve all had days that feel like they’re on repeat—wake up, work, eat, sleep, repeat. But what if you were actually stuck in the same day, over and over again? That’s exactly what happens to Phil Connors in Groundhog...
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Story Secrets - Every Choice Leads to Adventure

What if the story you were reading wasn’t just about someone else’s journey, but yours? That’s the magic of Choose Your Own Adventure-style books. I recently discovered a Dutch fantasy author, Dianne Arentsen, who’s...
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Story Secrets - Discovering the World of Warrior Cats

What if your next favorite fantasy series wasn’t about knights or wizards but... cats? That’s right—Warrior Cats is a massive book series following feline clans battling for survival, and I had no idea how deep and...
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Story Secrets - Why We’re Still Snapping for the Addams Family

🎵 Da-da-da-dum (snap, snap)... Admit it, you just snapped your fingers! That iconic tune is part of what makes the Addams Family unforgettable. This quirky, creepy, and mysteriously lovable family has been a staple of...
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Story Secrets - Fullmetal Alchemist

What would you give to bring back a loved one from the dead? Your arm? Your leg? Your soul? That’s the heart-wrenching premise of Fullmetal Alchemist, an anime that dives deep into themes of sacrifice, brotherhood,...
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