D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …

0:00- Intro, another (brief) Olympics update 6:55- "Return of Callisto" discussion begins 47:15- "Warrior...Princess...Tramp" discussion begins 1:27:10- Chatzums segment begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https:/…

During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …

0:00- Intro, Olympics check-in 5:43- "The Giant Killer" discussion begins 41:00- "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" discussion begins (after some very brief Bronny James discussion) 1:19:07- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work…

Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star Wars: Outlaws', and I talk about the upcoming Castlefest Fantasy Fair this weekend. Join my new community that replaces this Patreon …

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In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the story of The Acolyte. I share my thoughts on the importance of rest even in times of high pressure. I talk about my experience playi…

During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments of Biblical prophesies or as signs of Divine intervention. Go to fatherroderick.com/storytelling to learn how you can get early access…

0:00- Intro, Muppets references, seeing each other in person, and thoughts on watching DS9 for the first time 10:00- Overall thoughts on season 2 so far 15:48- Discussion of episodes and rankings begins (first three episodes) 53: 20- Break time and remainder of S2 part 1 discussion/rankings begins (Also: Is cereal soup?) 2:20:00- Patreon wheel spin…

0:00- Cold boxing a car, medicinal masculinity, Acolyte check-in (no spoilers) 6:30- Death Mask discussion begins 32:15- Is There a Doctor in the House? discussion begins 1:10:05- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be foun…

In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

0:00- Intro, foot cream ad (not really), and TrekChatz TacoTime 12:00- "The Greater Good" discussion begins 43:22- The Omens Memo, and Callisto discussion begins 1:41:00- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found…

The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

0:00- Intro, Street Sounds, Call Your Mom, Despicable Me talk 8:55- Altared States discussion begins 34:30- Ties That Bind discussion begins 1:08:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafr…

In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

0:00- The Reba Update, House of the Dragon/Acolyte early thoughts 7:55- X-Men '97 opening thoughts, history with the franchise, pilot discussion 34:27- Discussing the first half of the season, through episode 5 1:10:25- Spoiler-full discussion of all of X-Men '97 Season 1 1:54:00- Spinning the Patreon wheel 1:55:00- Chatzums Magellan's Substack new…

During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

0:00- Intro, Gentleman Vagabonds, Allen Tried to Go to Boston Pride 6:35- "The Royal Couple of Thieves" discussion begins 42:22- "The Prodigal" discussion begins 1:16:14- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at http…

During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

0:00- Intro, the first 33 rules 8:09- "Warrior...Princess" discussion 27:02- "Mortal Beloved" discussion 58:26- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…

During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

0:00- Intro, Should Allen Watch The Wolf of Wall Street, Rest Is Resistance, Song Exploder Live breakdown 9:03- "ACAPB" discussion begins 35:20- "A Fistful of Dinars" discussion begins 1:00:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, …

This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

We return to everyone's favorite space station from the 90s (unless...) to finish up coverage of Deep Space Nine Season One. Come for Jake and Nog love, stay for "Duet", but really stay for discussions of religious education and censorship!Magellan's Substack newsletterTwitter/XTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was do…

Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

0:00- Intro, Magellan's Last Jedi thoughts, The Humongous Entertainment talk, dig up, stupid! 7:40- "The Black Wolf" episode discussion begins 51:50- "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work ca…

This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

0:00- Intro, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May the 4th, Easter lore 13:36- "Death in Chains" discussion begins 44:10- "Hooves and Harlots" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.…

In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative finale 11:50- Initial thoughts, our history with the Fallout games 20:00- Pilot thoughts 51:30- Episodes 1-4 thoughts 1:20:10- Full series spoilers and thoughts Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work c…

0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative 12:07- "The Titans" discussion begins 48:10- "Prometheus" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…

In this episode of the Break I discuss what Daisy Ridley says about reprising the role of Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie; I talk about The Bad Batch, Fallout and Star Trek and I react to the trailers for Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters. In the Premium part of the episode, available to my patrons, I talk about returning to reading and work…

0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update, Simpsons Meme Initiative 13:45- "The Path Not Taken" discussion 48:06- "The Reckoning" discussion Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…

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 priest among thousands of people dressed in fantasy costumes. But I kept coming back year after year, and made lots of friends t…

"But Chatz, when did you cover the first four episodes of Xena?" Great question! Those discussions can be found on this feed in: Couch Madness Round 4 Couch Madness Round 10 Couch Madness Round 13 Couch Madness Round 15 Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla F…

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 game Star Wars: Outlaws. In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, I discuss vac…

0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball check-in, Simpsons Meme Initiative 13:25- DS9 Season 1 Part 1 Discussion begins 45:33- Episode discussion/ tier rankings begin 1:48:34- Plug Zone and outro begin Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be…

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 a listener question about a particular form of prayer that borders on superstition. In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I …

0:00:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update, Simpsons Meme Initiative 12:03- Xena: Warrior Princess "Cradle of Hope" discussion begins 45:14- Battlestar Galactica "Water" discussion begins 1:21:29- Deliberations begin 1:39:27- A winner is decided 1:45:26- Next time on Chatz and plug zone begins Follow Omens online: chastingtheskyline.tumblr.com twitt…

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 premium part of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about Tolkien Reading Day, the AI short film 'Airhead' and about what Ap…

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 'Wonka'. In the Premium version of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about the new Dungeons and Dragons Lego set, I solve a clothing …

A brief pause this week between the semi-finals and the final round of Couch Madness. In the meantime, we wanted to share this Patreon episode with you all for free from last month. We celebrated finally reaching triple digits on our first Patreon series - ChatzNightz. Hear our competitive spirits emerge as we try to guess 100 items across 10 Top 1…

0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative update, fantasy basketball talk 12:56- BSG "33" discussion 39:54- Fringe "The Ghost Network" discussion 57:00- Deliberations begin 1:23:41- A decision is made The bracket showing everything we're covering for Couch Madness and the winners of each round so far: https://challonge.com/chatzpod16 Magellan's Substac…

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 Iron Gold derailed my reading plans for this year. In the Premium part of the show, exclusively for my patrons, I share the process…

0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update 9:50- Xena: Warrior Princess discussion begins 31:39- Stargate SG-1 discussion begins 55:13- Deliberations begin 1:12:50- The decision is made The bracket showing everything we're covering for Couch Madness and the winners of each round so far: https://challonge.com/chatzpod16 Magellan's Substack newsletter Tw…

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 and Legends, a visual celebration of the 5th edition of the world's greatest role playing gam…

0:00- Intro, and where we were last Leap Day 10:20- Right Hand of God discussion begins 38:07- How the Tess Was won discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan'…

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 about the death of Star Trek actor Kenneth Mitchell. In the premium section of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Baldur's Gate 3…

0:00- Introduction, fantasy basketball update and Simpsons Meme Initiative update 14:50- Star Trek: Insurrection discussion begins 54:25- Star Trek: Nemesis discussion begins 1:26:48- Galaxy Quest discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Frankl…