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

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...
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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...
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My Favorite TV Shows Of 2022

In this last episode of The Break in 2022, I list my favorite TV shows of the year, I explain why Catholics confess to a priest, which books I loved reading, how I improved on Taco Bell and which videogames I liked...
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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...
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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...
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Remember Pong?

In this episode of The Break: For All Mankind and the Andor finale, Advent and the second coming of Christ, Marvel Unlimited, Pigs in blanket & Toad in the hole; Atari’s Pong. Support me on...
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Why Back To The Future Is So Iconic

Back To The Future II hit theaters 33 years ago. What made those movies so iconic? The meaning of Advent explained My review of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died‘ by Jennette McCurdy Amazon losing big on Alexa Dutch Comic Con...
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Heading For The Moon!

This week on The Break: The launch of Artemis, For All Mankind, Purgatory explained, My Squirrel Days by Ellie Kemper, what I cook for guests, Niantic’s AR headset. Links: My Squirrel Days: Tales from the Star of...
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The Fall of Númenor

I talk about Tolkien’s The Fall of Númenor, about the TV series ‘The Bear’, Money and Liturgy, Midjourney and pizza! Get ‘The Fall of Númenor’ here (affiliate link) Information about Midjourney version 4 ?- Stay up to...
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