SQPN: The Break

Happy New Year! In this episode of The Break, I review some new series I watched on Netflix: Orange is the New Black, House of Cards and Disney's Frozen. Also: getting things done with the Pomodoro Technique. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Links from this episode: * Pomodoro Technique (http://pomodorotechnique.com/) & Flat pomodoro app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flat-pomodoro/id719462746?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l7wd) Find Fr. Roderick here: * Find Fr.'s book 'GeekPriest' on various platforms: sqpn.com/geekpriest (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest) (affiliated links). All proceedings go to SQPN inc. * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

Merry Christmas! In this episode of The Break, I look into Christmas activities and talk about movies and TV series. Also: what happens when someone confronts their Internet bully? Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452)   Find Fr. Roderick here: * Find Fr.'s book 'GeekPriest' on various platforms: sqpn.com/geekpriest (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest) (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). This episode was recorded live as a Google Hangout, watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Rmvydn2yk

In this episode of The Break, I remember Frank Sinatra. I also review the second Hobbit movie 'The Desolation of Smaug'. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * Find Fr.'s book 'GeekPriest' on various platforms: sqpn.com/geekpriest (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest) (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). This episode was recorded live as a Google Hangout, watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59X41rXM6e8

In this episode of The Break, I talk about my adventures in the Vatican. I also talk about Peter Jackson's Google Hangout for the Hobbit and the live Sound of Music Live Cast. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Link from this episode: * Puccini's Tosca live in Rome (blu ray) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C70FFUG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00C70FFUG&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)   Find Fr. Roderick here: * Find Fr.'s book 'GeekPriest' on various platforms: sqpn.com/geekpriest (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest) (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp6LEAh50yY&feature=share

In this 900th episode of The Break, I review the documentary 'Being Elmo' and talk about growing up with Sesame Street. I also look back on 'The Day of the Doctor' and I talk about my upcoming trip to Rome. I discuss my empty refrigerator policy and talk about Advent. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * Find Fr.'s book 'GeekPriest' on various platforms: sqpn.com/geekpriest (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest) (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kbf1xiFkQA&feature=share

In this episode we talk about Zite & Evernote. Gravity: IKEA spoof and a short. We review Turbo; Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Time Management and Teens leaving Facebook for Snapchat. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). This episode was streamed live as a Google Hangout. You can rewatch the episode here: http://youtu.be/WJxmIekMiUw

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about typhoon Haiyan's aftermath, Pope Francis is most talked about on internet; St. Nicholas arrives in the Netherlands; speaking Spanish with DuoLingo and review Noah and Thor: The Dark World. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). This episode was streamed live as a Google Hangout. You can rewatch the episode here: http://youtu.be/f_1JczACyM8

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about Typhoon Haiyan slamming the Philippines; the announcement of the themes for future WYDs; St. Peter's relics displayed; Star Wars VII coming 12/18/15 and we review Planes; Homeland 2nd season. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen). This episode was streamed live as a Google Hangout. You can rewatch the episode here: http://youtu.be/zcueS9n8jF4

In this episode of 'The Break', we review Gravity and talk about All Souls Day and Purgatory; baking you own bread; the Nexus 5; iPad Air; BitStrips and the launch of a brand new podcast. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452)     Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about the CNMC in Boston and review the series Continuum. Plus, watching A Bit of Fry and Laurie on Netflix and reading the Memoirs of Stephen Fry. Getting back in shape with a lifehacker tip that required some assembly. In the Peculiar Bunch, we talk Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Links from this episode: * Luis Escobar's blog (http://www.luisescobarblog.com/) Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about traveling to Lyon in France by train; Catholic Radio in Europe; the Dutch bishops' upcoming ad limina visit; TV shows: Homeland, Doctor Who; my family's secret revealed in a documentary on Dutch national TV. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about the sin of pride in Breaking Bad, the new Muppet movie and Pope Francis' visit to Assisi. Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Links mentioned in this episode: * Amy Welborn on Breaking Bad (https://amywelborn.wordpress.com/tag/breaking-bad/)   Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about a lot of traveling: France, Australia, NZ, and Dubai; the Melbourne CNMC; the post-travel flu bug; Incredible Burt Wonderstone and Breaking Bad reviews. Plus, Popes John XXIII, John Paul II to be canonized, and the GeekPriest book is out! Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Links mentioned in this episode: * Achbishop Julian Porteous keynote at the Melbourne CNMC (http://cradio.org.au/talks-and-resources/events-talks-and-resources/cnmc-2013/new-media-new-evangelisation/) * 'Confessions of a Geekpriest (http://cradio.org.au/talks-and-resources/pub-talks/tap/confessions-of-a-geekpriest/)' talk in Auckland, New Zealand. * Geekpriest on New Media & Evangelisation (http://cradio.org.au/talks-and-resources/interviews/geek-priest-on-new-media-evangelisation-vocation/) Find Fr. Roderick here: * GeekPriest (paperback (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriestbook), kindle (http://www.sqpn.com/geekpriest4kindle) & audiobook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366788&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)) on Amazon (affiliated links). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

In this episode of 'The Break', we talk about a trip to Down Under and review the movie Elysium (2013). Also: Ben Affleck is the new Batman, a video of Kevin Spacey speaking on the future of TV makes its rounds and Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft. In Games we talk about the The Elder Scrolls Online: is the subscription-based business model a mistake? We also answer a question to the Peculiar Bunch: Can you confess via Skype? Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Links mentioned in this episode: * Fr. Roderick visits the Cathars of Monségur (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it63Crw-o4k) * Kevin Spacey on the future of TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ukYf_xvgc) Find Fr. Roderick here: * "Geekpriest: Confessions of a New Media Pioneer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366761/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366761&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)" on Amazon (pre-order). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).

In this episode: vacation in France; becoming poor to help others; CNMC Down Under; listening to digital books; Steve Jobs' philosophy; we all have flaws; Under the Dome; Pitch Black (review); Moonrise Kingdom (review). Subscribe (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailybreakfast) to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=119846550&s=143452) Find Fr. Roderick here: * "Geekpriest: Confessions of a New Media Pioneer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616366761/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616366761&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwsqpncom-20)" on Amazon (pre-order). * Fr. Roderick's personal blog (http://www.fatherroderick.com/) * Father Roderick on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rvonhogen) * Fr. Roderick on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/roderickvonhogen).