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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 future of Star Wars in Vanity Fair with Dave Filoni, Rosario Dawson and other peopleContinue reading "The Break: 60 Years of Doctor Who; Dave Filoni and the Future of Star Wars; Rings of Power Season 2; more Vinland Saga Thoughts"

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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 for our times.

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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?

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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 Rohirrim expands Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth presence; Vinland Saga continues to surprise me. ? Like thisContinue reading "The Break: Loki Season 2, Star Wars: The Acolyte, The War of the Rohirrim and Vinland Saga"

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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 talk about the Afterlife in Star Wars, in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and in a couple of scary Anime series.

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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 I talk about the turbulent history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ? Like this podcast?Continue reading "The Break: 20 Years Since the Return of the King"

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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 television series! ? Like this podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick.Continue reading "The Break: Is It Time To Reboot Star Wars?"

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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 premium version of this podcast with extra content.

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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 https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. All my patrons get access to the premium version of this podcast with extraContinue reading "The Break: A Musical Journey From Middle-earth to Galaxy’s Edge"

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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 podcast? Support my work with a monthly donation via https://Patreon.com/FatherRoderick. All my patrons get accessContinue reading "Back To The Shire"

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