The Break

By Fr. Roderick Vonhogen

TV & Film Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's The Break about?

A weekly show about faith and culture, with movie/tv reviews, questions and answers about faith, books, cooking, technology and video games.

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The Break episodes:

04.17.2024
The Break: Why I Love Fantasy Festivals; X-Men 97, Fallout and the Vatican
This weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of my cosplaying friends again at Haarzuilens Castle during the Elfia Fantasy Festival. I vividly remember my first visit to this festival and how out of place I felt as a...
04.11.2024
The Break: Tales of the Empire and the one thing lacking in Star Wars: Outlaws
In this episode of The Break, I review the movie 'Tenet' by Christopher Nolan, I watch and review the trailer for Tales of the Empire and I share the one thing that is missing in the story trailer for the...
04.04.2024
The Break: The future of Star Trek, the Star Wars Prequels today, when does faith become superstition?
There is one aspect of Star Trek Discovery that keeps bugging me now that the series enters its final season. And looking back on the Star Wars Prequels: do those movies still hold up after all these years? I answer...
03.28.2024
The Break: Holy Week and Easter Explained, Fallout, Alien Romulus and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
In this week's episode of the Break I talk about Alien: Romulus, about the Fallout TV series and about the trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. I also explain the background of Holy Week and Easter. In the...
03.24.2024
The Acolyte, The Three Body Problem and Wonka
In this episode of the Break I share my impressions of the trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte, I review the first two episodes of the Netflix series The Three Body Problem and I tell you what I thought of...
03.13.2024
The Break: The 2024 Oscars, Frieren, Resident Alien and Iron Gold
In this episode of The Break, I look back at this year's Academy Awards Ceremony, I share why 'Frieren' may be one of the deepest and most thought-provoking anime series I've ever seen and I tell you why Pierce Brown's...
03.06.2024
The Break: Across the Spiderverse, James Gunn & Superman, Pope Francis
In this episode: Movies & TV: My review of Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse James Gunn starts filming Superman. Peculiar Bunch: the one thing I wish Pope Francis wouldn't do In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons: Book review: D&D;: Lore...
02.28.2024
The Break: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix); Bad Batch Season 3; Rereading the Lord of the Rings
In this episode of The Break I share my first impressions of the live action series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and of season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. I also talk about rereading Lord of the Rings and...
02.20.2024
The Break: Madame Web, Captain Rambeau, My New Book
In this episode of The Break I talk about the new Sony movie 'Madame Web' and about the core problem of the movie industry, I review the Marvel Comic 'Monica Rambeau: Photon'. And I talk about my new book 'Lent...
02.15.2024
The Break: The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3 and The New Look
In this episode of The Break, I review The Marvels and the Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3. Tip: The New Look on Apple TV Plus. In the premium part of the show available to my patrons, I explain why...
02.08.2024
The Break: RIP Carl Weathers; My First Tolkien Webinar; Pluto Review
In this episode of The Break: Star Wars: the death of Carl Weathers My Tolkien Webinar on Ash Wednesday Pluto (Anime series on Netflix) first impressions How sleep impacts my reading focus Marvel Unlimited: Infinity comics Premium content for my...
02.01.2024
The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient Rome and Alexandria on TV; The Apprentice in the Kitchen
In this episode: The Creator by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) Rome (HBO Max) Trauma responses in Vinland Saga Book review: ‘The apprentice: my life in the kitchen’ by Jacques Pepin In the premium episode for my patrons: Cooking with a...
01.25.2024
The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season 2; True Detective and Palworld
In this episode I talk about the Oscar nominations for the movie Barbie, I review the Squid Games game show, Young Sheldon and True Detective and I revisit Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I also share my first impressions...
01.18.2024
The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom; Walking to Mordor; the History Lessons of Vinland Saga
In this episode: How Star Wars fans reacted to toxic fandom this week; my journey with Mr. Underhill and John Snowflake in Fantasy Hike; Vinland Saga and the art of making history lessons relevant for today. In the premium part...
01.11.2024
The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why? Medieval Dynasty and the Harry Potter Reboot
In this episode of the Break: Lots of Star Wars news: All about the new Star Wars movie about the Mandalorian and Grogu, The Mandalorian Season 4 and Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed. Middle-earth experiences in videogames What the Harry Potter...
01.07.2024
The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery
In this episode of The Break, I share why I’m excited about Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s plans for the new Star Wars movie about Rey’s efforts to rebuild the Jedi order. I talk about the fate of Star Trek Discovery and I...
01.01.2024
The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon
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...
12.28.2023
The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae
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...
12.14.2023
The Break: Christmas Movie & TV Specials, Pasta Secrets and Red Rising: Morning Star Review
In this episode, 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...
12.07.2023
The Break: Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder, Visiting Bagshot Row
In this episode of 'The Break', 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...
12.01.2023
The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in 2024 | Return to Moria | Squid Game: The Challenge
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"! The post The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in 2024 | Return...
11.23.2023
The Break: 60 Years of Doctor Who; Dave Filoni and the Future of Star Wars; Rings of Power Season 2; more Vinland Saga Thoughts
This year’s Thanksgiving Day also marks the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who. I look back on how this science fiction series impacted my youth and why the Doctor keeps inspiring me. I also talk about the big interview about the...
11.17.2023
The Break: Is Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie shelved? Deep Space Nine’s enduring relevancy; Fullmetal Alchemist’s surprising depth
What do we know about Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie? I react to a recent interview with the busy writer/director. Also, I review two of my favorite episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine so far with an unexpected relevancy...
11.10.2023
The Break: Can Kevin Feige Save Star Wars? Andy Serkis Reads The Silmarillion; Vinland Saga and History
With both Marvel and Star Wars franchises at a turning point, will MCU's mastermind Kevin Feige take over and save Star Wars? Or is something else necessary to safeguard the future of these storytelling universes? The post The Break: Can Kevin...
11.07.2023
The Break: Loki Season 2, Star Wars: The Acolyte, The War of the Rohirrim and Vinland Saga
Season 2 of Marvel’s Loki has one major quality that makes it relatable even if you can’t follow all the multiverse stuff going on; Star Wars: The Acolyte looks very promising; The Lord of the Rings: The War of the...
11.01.2023
The Break: Zombie Night Troopers and Force Ghosts
In this episode of The Break, I discuss the difference between the Zombie Night Troopers in Star Wars Ahsoka and Rey's return from the dead in The Rise of Skywalker? In this special 'All Hallows' episode of The Break, I...
10.25.2023
The Break: 20 Years Since the Return of the King
In this episode of the Break, I discuss the rumored Star Wars: Kylo Ren movie, I talk about the Lord of the Rings trilogy being completed 20 years ago, I review two more anime series (Bleach and Shangri-La Frontier) and...
10.21.2023
The Break: Is It Time To Reboot Star Wars?
In this episode of The Break, I discuss English Film director Matthew Vaughn’s proposal to reboot the original Skywalker Saga, I share the 5 Anime series I’m currently watching and I explore the book that may have inspired the Loki...
10.09.2023
The Break: Why Star Wars – Ahsoka Tells a Pivotal Story
In this episode of The Break, I give you my spoiler-free impressions of the first season of Star Wars: Ahsoka! ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. All my patrons get access to the...
09.30.2023
The Break: A Musical Journey From Middle-earth to Galaxy’s Edge
In this week’s podcast, I take you on a musical journey from Middle-earth to Galaxy’s Edge as I talk about the power of music to change our lives. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via...
09.24.2023
Back To The Shire
In this episode of my podcast, on the occasion of Bilbo’s and Frodo’s birthday on September 22, I take you with me down memory lane to the Shire and reflect on the importance of hopes and dreams. ? Like this...
09.18.2023
Why I Want To Become A Storm Trooper
I tell you how a trip to my local Apple Dealer to order an iPhone 15 led to my first steps towards joining the ranks of the 501st Legion as a Storm Trooper! ? Like this podcast? Support my work...
09.10.2023
Sirius Black And Other Father Figures
In this episode of my podcast, I reflect on the impact of various father figures in my life and in the stories that I love. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. All my...
09.07.2023
Luke Skywalker in France
In this episode of The Break, I share a story of my vacation in Brittany about the great importance of small things in the universe. ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. All my...
08.13.2023
How Star Wars Rebels Inspired Me To Bring My Podcast To The Next Level
In this episode of The Break I explain how Star Wars Rebels inspired me to bring this podcast to the next level! ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. All my patrons get access...
07.30.2023
Lando’s Future, Secret Invasion Review, World Youth Day
In this episode I talk about the news about a Lando TV series on Disney Plus; I give my review of Marvel’s Secret Invasion, I explain the origin of World Youth Day, I review this week’s books and I react...
07.20.2023
Babylon 5 Finally on Blu-ray, Spock’s Humanity; Creativity and the Streaming Crisis
In this week’s episode of The Break: Why I skipped this year’s Walk of the World Star Trek’s funniest episode Mission Impossible Babylon 5 coming to Blu-ray Protestants and the Virgin Mary This week’s book reviews: We Could Be Heroes...
07.16.2023
Fubar, Hillsong, the Emmy Awards, thoughts on ‘manifesting’, Quidditch and Mac OS Sonoma
In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: Why I skip this year’s Walk of the World Record summer temperatures Movies/TV: The Actors’ strike The Emmy nominations Fubar with Arnold Schwarzenegger Uncharted review Hillsong: a Megachurch exposed (documentary review) Faith:...
07.10.2023
The Week of Threads; The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance; Star Wars Rebels Rewatch
In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: Adventures in Amsterdam Indiana Jones and the comfortable bed Star Wars Rebels Season 4 (re)watch For All Mankind Season 2 What is a consistory? Book reviews: It’s not about the Burqa: Muslim...
07.04.2023
Tolkien’s Unlikely Heroes, Silo Season 1 Review, Twitter and Reddit
In this episode of The Break, I explore why JRR Tolkien picked Hobbits as the heroes of his books, I review Season 1 Silo on Apple TV Plus, I review the books I read this week and I discuss the...
06.26.2023
The End of Star Trek Prodigy, Secret Invasion and Mission Impossible
In this episode of my podcast The Break, I talk about the end of Star Trek Prodigy, about Strange New Worlds Season 2, Secret Invasion and Mission Impossible. I comment on the submarine and the refugee boat stories and I...
06.17.2023
Star Wars: Outlaws, Star Wars premiere dates announced, the Reddit controversy
In this episode of my podcast: My overal review of Succession My review of ‘Darkest Hour’ Star Wars: Outlaws and the toxic ‘fans’ Vivien Blair wants to play princess Leia again The Dawn of the Jedi movie My opinion about...
06.06.2023
Star Wars on the Apple Vision Pro, exciting new Lego Sets, The Marvels
In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: Why did Bob Iger demo Star Wars content for the Apple Vision Pro? Why I can’t stop watching the show ‘Taskmaster’ My reaction to the teaser trailer for The Marvels Can protestants...
05.31.2023
Recasting Luke Skywalker? Transformers and Barbies; the Lego Mars Rover
In this week’s episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: Recasting Luke Skywalker; Trailer reactions: Transformers and the Barbie Movie; Parish renewal; the Lego Mars Rover Perseverance; Size Matters Not review; upgrading old tech. ? Like this podcast? Support my work...
05.26.2023
Return of the Jedi – Has It Really Been 40 Years?
In this episode, I talk about the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, I review the TV-series Willow after binge-watching it on Disney Plus, I share what I learned from a book about commandos and I look...
05.21.2023
Disney Plus Removing Willow? The Creator Trailer, Crusade in Jeans, LEGO 2K Drive, Why Frankincense?
In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: ? Cooking Lembas with the Elves ? My reaction to the trailer for Gareth Edwards’ movie The Creator ? Only a few days left to watch the Willow TV series ? Why...
05.14.2023
The Week of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: ? How I ended up as a presenter at a Dutch Star Wars convention (Echobase) ? My reaction to the trailer for Dune – Part 2 ? The religious undertones of the...
05.05.2023
The Future of Star Wars & Babylon 5
In this episode of my podcast ‘The Break’: The Coronation of King Charles III The future of Star Wars: expanding the timeline Star Wars Visions Season 2 impressions The surprise announcement of a new animated Babylon 5 movie The Writers’...
04.30.2023
The Secret of Sesame Street
In this episode of my podcast The Break: * Upcoming adventures & travel plans * Star Trek Picard, the secret of Sesame Street and the Silmarillion * The real reason the church doesn’t like esoteric practices * Review of J.R.R. Tolkien’s recording of ‘The...
04.30.2023
Star Trek Picard, Sesame Street and the Silmarillion!
In this episode of my podcast The Break: * Upcoming adventures & travel plans * Star Trek Picard, the secret of Sesame Street and the Silmarillion * The real reason the church doesn’t like esoteric practices * Review of J.R.R. Tolkien’s recording of ‘The...

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The Break episodes:

The Break: Why I Love Fantasy Festivals; X-Men 97, Fallout and the Vatican

The Break: Tales of the Empire and the one thing lacking in Star Wars: Outlaws

The Break: The future of Star Trek, the Star Wars Prequels today, when does faith become superstition?

The Break: Holy Week and Easter Explained, Fallout, Alien Romulus and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Acolyte, The Three Body Problem and Wonka

The Break: The 2024 Oscars, Frieren, Resident Alien and Iron Gold

The Break: Across the Spiderverse, James Gunn & Superman, Pope Francis

The Break: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix); Bad Batch Season 3; Rereading the Lord of the Rings

The Break: Madame Web, Captain Rambeau, My New Book

The Break: The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3 and The New Look

The Break: RIP Carl Weathers; My First Tolkien Webinar; Pluto Review

The Break: The Creator Review; Ancient Rome and Alexandria on TV; The Apprentice in the Kitchen

The Break: Barbie and the Oscars; Squid Games Season 2; True Detective and Palworld

The Break: Star Wars Fans vs Toxic Fandom; Walking to Mordor; the History Lessons of Vinland Saga

The Break: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie: Why? Medieval Dynasty and the Harry Potter Reboot

The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery

The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon

The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae

The Break: Christmas Movie & TV Specials, Pasta Secrets and Red Rising: Morning Star Review

The Break: Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder, Visiting Bagshot Row

The Break: Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in 2024 | Return to Moria | Squid Game: The Challenge

The Break: 60 Years of Doctor Who; Dave Filoni and the Future of Star Wars; Rings of Power Season 2; more Vinland Saga Thoughts

The Break: Is Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie shelved? Deep Space Nine’s enduring relevancy; Fullmetal Alchemist’s surprising depth

The Break: Can Kevin Feige Save Star Wars? Andy Serkis Reads The Silmarillion; Vinland Saga and History

The Break: Loki Season 2, Star Wars: The Acolyte, The War of the Rohirrim and Vinland Saga

The Break: Zombie Night Troopers and Force Ghosts

The Break: 20 Years Since the Return of the King

The Break: Is It Time To Reboot Star Wars?

The Break: Why Star Wars – Ahsoka Tells a Pivotal Story

The Break: A Musical Journey From Middle-earth to Galaxy’s Edge

Back To The Shire

Why I Want To Become A Storm Trooper

Sirius Black And Other Father Figures

Luke Skywalker in France

How Star Wars Rebels Inspired Me To Bring My Podcast To The Next Level

Lando’s Future, Secret Invasion Review, World Youth Day

Babylon 5 Finally on Blu-ray, Spock’s Humanity; Creativity and the Streaming Crisis

Fubar, Hillsong, the Emmy Awards, thoughts on ‘manifesting’, Quidditch and Mac OS Sonoma

The Week of Threads; The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance; Star Wars Rebels Rewatch

Tolkien’s Unlikely Heroes, Silo Season 1 Review, Twitter and Reddit

The End of Star Trek Prodigy, Secret Invasion and Mission Impossible

Star Wars: Outlaws, Star Wars premiere dates announced, the Reddit controversy

Star Wars on the Apple Vision Pro, exciting new Lego Sets, The Marvels

Recasting Luke Skywalker? Transformers and Barbies; the Lego Mars Rover

Return of the Jedi – Has It Really Been 40 Years?

Disney Plus Removing Willow? The Creator Trailer, Crusade in Jeans, LEGO 2K Drive, Why Frankincense?

The Week of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Future of Star Wars & Babylon 5

The Secret of Sesame Street

Star Trek Picard, Sesame Street and the Silmarillion!