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	Catholic Insider
	In his award-winning travel podcast, Roman Catholic priest Fr. Roderick takes you on a journey of discovery to fascinating places all over the world. From ancient ruins in Ireland to mysterious monasteries in France, from the hills of Hollywood to the heart of the Vatican, Fr. Roderick will bring you where no priest has gone before. © Copyright 2008, SQPN inc.
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CI#93 - Arrival in Toronto

In this episode we visit the biggest city of Canada, Toronto, and we meet lots of SQPN listeners from the area!

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT

CI#92 - Saint Mary's Cathedral, Winnipeg

In this episode of the Catholic Insider, we join Fr. Robert who shows us around in Saint Mary's Cathedral. We talk about skating, fake drug smuggling priests and Canadian Jesuits on our way to the airport as I wrap up my visit to Winnipeg and head for Toronto.

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT

CI#91 - Winnipeg's Two Rivers

In this episode we explore the historic tipis of native Canadians, and we take a walk on the two rivers of Winnipeg. No need for special water-walking-Jesus-skills though, since both rivers are frozen!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT

CI#90 - Forks Market in Winnipeg

In this episode we will visit the Forks market in Winnipeg, Canada. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of one of Winnipeg's most popular places.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

CI#89 - St. Boniface in Winnipeg

In this episode of the Catholic Insider we go outside to explore the cold, snow-covered banks of the Red River. Kris and George show me the cathedral of St. Boniface and we hear about the history of the arrival of the 'blackrobes' in Canada.

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

CI#88 - Fr. Roderick in Winnipeg Episode 2

In this second episode from Winnipeg, you will here part 2 of the hockeymatch between the Canadian Manitoba Moose and the American Syracuse Crunch. Will the Americans win, or will the Canadians be able to fight back?

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

CI#87 - Fr. Roderick in Winnipeg Episode 1

I'm visiting some of the major cities of Canada to speak about podcasting, new media and the Catholic Church, and to meet with SQPN listeners and viewers. I start my tour of Canada in Winnipeg. I've been invited to speak about catholics and the new media revolution at St. Paul’s College Alumni and Friends Annual Dinner. The day of my arrival, I was invited by a priest to join him and some friends for a game of hockey between the Canadian Manitoba Moose and the American Syracuse Crunch. In this episode, you'll hear the first part of this event!

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

CI#86 - Secrets of the Simpsons Episode 2

Part 2 of our tour of the Simpsons animation studios! Luis Escobar takes us behind the scenes and reveals how voice actors, writers, directors and animators work together to create the Simpsons. And... we discover who really killed Maud Flanders!

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT

CI#85 - Secrets of the Simpsons Episode 1

An exclusive tour of the birthplace of the most disfunctional yellow family in the world. Simpsons animator Luis Escobar is our guide as we discover how Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and their friends come to life!

Thu, 27 Jul 2007 23:00:00 GMT

CI#84 - Relics, Parking Spots and Ice Creams

In this episode we try to get into one of Rome's biggest religious souvenir stores, we discover some weird merchandise, we learn about the Patron Saint for Free Parking Spots and we sample two of Rome's best ice creams!

Wed, 24 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

CI#83 - Lost in Rome, a Red Stone on Saint Peter's Square and Spotting the Pope

In this episode, I get completely lost in Rome; we discover a special red stone on Saint Peter's Square and we talk about spotting Pope Benedict XVI.

Wed, 16 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

CI#82 - The Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and a Ride Along the Tiber

In this episode of the Catholic Insider, we visit the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. From there, I've only got 10 minutes to go to the Vatican, but will I make it in time?

Wed, 09 May 2007 23:58:00 GMT

CI#81 - Piazza Venezia and the Pontifical Gregorian University

In this episode, we will ride by bike on the bumpy Via dei Fori Imperiali from the Colosseum to the Piazza Venetia. And from there, I will take you to the Pontifical Gregorian University, one of the oldest universities in the world!

Tue, 01 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

CI#80 - The Colosseum and the Forum Romanum

In this episode of the Catholic Insider, we will navigate the busy streets of Rome by bike to see the magnificent Colosseum and the ancient Forum Romanum!

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Fr. Roderick on the Move: Carnaval in Sittard

Fr. Roderick travels to Sittard in the Netherlands to celebrate Carnaval.

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMT

CI#79 - Circus Maximus by Bike

In the next couple of episodes I will take you on a tour across the busy streets of Rome.. on a bike! We will ride over the bumpy roads through heavy traffic to visit a number of spectacular places in this beautiful old city. First stop: Circus Maximus!

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:00:00 GMT

CI#78 - The Basilica of Saint John Lateran Part 2

In this new episode of our series about Rome and its surroundings I will take you back to the basilica of St. John Lateran for the second part of our tour.

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 23:00:00 GMT

CI#77 - The Basilica of Saint John Lateran Part 1

This episode will take us back to the city of Rome. We will start at the Porta Asinaria near the city wall and the Via Appia Nuova in Rome, not far from the oldest basilica in Rome, the famous St. John Lateran.

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Fr. Roderick on the Move: Where is King Kong?

Spiderman, Godzilla, X-Men, King Kong and Men in Black all have one thing in common: their adventures take place in New York City. In this episode of the Catholic Insider Video Podcast we will drive around Manhattan with Nick d'Agostino to see the Big Apple with our own eyes!

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT

Fr. Roderick on the Move: Rough Landing

This third Catholic Insider video podcast shows my landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport. During the landing, I forgot to hold on to my Nintendo DS. As a result, it was catapulted into the air and it hit the chair in front of me. Did it survive the crash?

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Fr. Roderick on the Move: Turbulence

In this second Catholic Insider video podcast, we fly from Amsterdam to New York. I’m travelling Business Class. That means comfortable chairs, plenty of leg room, good food, great movies, and… massive turbulence!!

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 23:50:00 GMT

Fr. Roderick on the Move: Schiphol Airport

In this first ever Catholic Insider Video Podcast I will take you on a trip from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to New York City.

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:00:00 GMT

CI#76 - Breakfast in Rome

A morning walk in the Lateran area of Rome, where you can find many interesting archeological remains, the beautiful basilica of St. John in Lateran, the typical busy Roman traffic and some great Italian coffee.

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT

CI#75 - Back to the Eternal City (fixed)

In this episode of the Catholic Insider, I take you with me on a new trip to the Eternal City: Rome. Exactly one year after the election of pope Benedict XVI I am back in the Vatican.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:59:00 GMT

CI#74 - Carnival in the Netherlands Part 1: the City of Breda

A soundseeingtour in the city of Breda: Carnival, the Eleven Cities Tour, the Cathedral, the Chapel of the Beguines and a visit to my new nephew, Lucas.

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 21:30:01 GMT

CI#58 - Soundseeing in Rome: Prayer, Italian Food and Spectacular Music

Spiritual food, Italian food and musical food in this podcast from Rome! We will visit the ancient, venerable English College, the Italian restaurant of 'Big Mama' and a spectacular open air-concert under the starry sky in the heart of the eternal city.

Sun, 07 Aug 2005 23:55:00 GMT

CI#57 - The BBC and Video iPods

In this show, I talk about the important role of the BBC worldservice during my youth and about video-podcasting and video iPods. Some new podsafe music in this show as well. I've almost no voice because of a severe cold I caught in the middle of summer!

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:55:00 GMT

CI#56 - The Power of the Pod - Vatican Radio Interviews Fr. Roderick

In today's episode, you can listen to 'The Power of the Pod': An interview I did on Vatican Radio about podcasting and about all the new and exciting possibilities it offers to the Vatican and to the Catholic Church.

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:30:00 GMT

CI#55 - The Story of the Colosseum and Piazza Navona

In this episode, we will discover the story behind the central fountain on the beautiful Piazza Navona in Rome, and we will walk up to the magnificent Colosseum where gladiators fought and christian martyrs died almost 2000 years ago.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:30:00 GMT

CI#54 - More Soundseeing in Rome - a Church and a Hospital

In this episode, I will take you on two soundseeingtours in Rome. We will visit a beautiful, opulent building that, ironically, commemorates someone who wanted to be as poor as possible, and a hospital constructed by a pope after a horrible nightmare.

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:00:00 GMT

CI#53 - The London Bombings

Horrific bombings in London have killed and injured countless people. Once again our world is in shock, confronted with the horror of such incomprehensible violence. In this podcast I'll share my thoughts and prayers.

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 22:00:00 GMT

CI#52 - Revisiting Vatican Radio

Today, I'll take you back to the huge building of Vatican Radio for a short soundseeing tour. When I first visited Vatican Radio earlier this year, I helped the people over there to start podcasting. So let's revisit some old friends over there!

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:00:00 GMT

CI#51 - Rome Underground Soundseeing

Another soundseeing tour in the city of Rome! This time, we'll travel with the metro to a meeting with Stefano, an Italian listener to the show. He's in the communications business, and we'll talk about video podcasting, technology and the Catholic faith.

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:00:00 GMT

CI#50 - Pope Benedict XVI Live on my Podcast

Live from Saint Peter's Square, the Catholic Insider let's you experience a general audience with Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday June 22. Listen to the sounds, and feel the warmth of both the sun and the hearts of the 30.000 people present!

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#49 - In Search of a Dutch Pope - Soundseeing in Rome

In this show I will take you on a soundseeing tour through the streets of Rome. From Piazza Navona we'll go to the church where the only Dutch pope is buried, and we'll head over to the Vatican in search for tickets for an audience with pope Benedict XVI.

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#48 - Podcasting from a Plane to Rome

In this 'travelcast' I'll take you with me on a plane from Germany to Rome, where I will stay for the next couple of days. A podcast with great music, bad airplane-coffee and heavenly cappucino when we arrive in the Eternal City...

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:00:00 GMT

CI#47 - Batman's Belief Part II

The second part of my podcast about Batman's Belief on the occasion of the premier of Batman Begins. I'm taking you to the theater to give you my first impressions of the movie. Which belief motivates the choices and the actions of the Caped Crusader?

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 17:00:00 GMT

CI#46 - Batman's Belief Part I

What is Batman's belief? The question about Batman's religion is not as silly as it might seem. In this podcast, I'll take you on a soundseeingtour to the premiere of the movie Batman Begins, while we talk about this subject. Oh, and there's icecream too!

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 10:00:00 GMT

CI#45 - Scary Stuff on DVD; French Fries with Mayonaise

In this podcast, we will continue our search for movies about exorcism during our ongoing inquiry into this phenomenon. We'll do some soundseeing of the medieval city of Amersfoort in the process. We'll also meet apodcasting priest with a Taco Bell-problem.

Sat, 11 Jun 2005 18:00:00 GMT

CI#44 - Fr. Roderick Talks to Arnold Schwarzenegger!

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has recently started his own podcast. In this episode of the Catholic Insider, he talks with fr. Roderick about the rise of podcasting, about his motivation to jump on the bandwagon, about his own personal favorite podcasts and about the financial side of podcasting

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 08:00:00 GMT

CI#43 - Back to the Future of Podcasting

In this episode, Doc Brown will take us back once again to the future of podcasting and of the Catholic Insider. Which secret plans does Steve Jobs have up his sleeve? And how is the Catholic Insider preparing for the future?

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 23:55:00 GMT

CI#42 - Searching for the Exorcist on DVD

In this show you can listen to the first episode of my inquiry into the phenomenon of exorcism. We know it from the movies, but does it exist for real?

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:00:00 GMT

CI#41 - A Santa Claus Church in Amsterdam - Catholic Insider, May 23, 2005

Did you know that there's a church near Amsterdam Central Station that is devoted to Santa Claus? In this show, we'll take a look.

Mon, 23 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT

CI#40 - My Star Wars III Premiere, Live from the Movie Theater

In this podcast, I'll take you with me to the theater to see the early premiere of Star Wars Episode III - The Revenge of the Sith. I'll share with you my impressions before, during and after the premiere of this last instalment of the Star Wars Saga!

Wed, 18 May 2005 23:35:00 GMT

CI#39 - A Medieval Mystery

In this show, we'll get up early and delve into the mysterious past of the medieval city I live in. We'll participate in something that Catholics here have been doing every year since 1444. So what happened so many centuries ago? Listen to find out!

Thu, 12 May 2005 23:50:00 GMT

CI#38 - Soundseeing in Amsterdam

We'll visit Amsterdam again for a new soundseeingtour on the Dam Square. We will see a Royal Church, a huge white pillar, modern torture devices and lots of 'flying rats'. I will also talk more about the future of podcasting and the Catholic Insider, and of course we'll have great music.

Tue, 03 May 2005 23:50:00 GMT

CI#37 - Back to the Future; The Future of Catholic Podcasting

In this podcast, we'll take Doc Brown's specially modified Popemobile to visit the future Catholic Insider Headquarters. And we received a call from the Vatican about 'Benny'.

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 21:00:00 GMT

CI#36 - Habemus Papam! First Blessing by Pope Benedict XVI, Live from Saint Peter's Square

The first podcast in the history of Podcasting that will let you witness the presentation of a new pope. Hear the excitement of the crowd, the music, the applause, and the first words of Pope Benedict XVI 'live' from Saint Peter's Square!

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#35 - The Conclave Live, Day Two

This podcast takes you back to the morning of Tuesday, April 19. We'll go to St. Peter's Square to witness the smoke that will indicate the result of the second and third ballots. Will it be white, or will it be black? The excitement is building up!

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:00:00 GMT

CI#34 - Live from St. Peter's Square: The Conclave

Let me take you to the Vatican on the evening of the first day of the Conclave, where we'll join ten thousands of people on St. Peter's square, gazing with anticipation at a small chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Will there be a vote today? Will we see white smoke? Feel the atmosphere and the excitement in today's Catholic Insider Podcast!

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#33 - Star Wars and the Secrets of the Conclave

In this podcast I'll start the first episode of the Star Wars chronicles, we'll do a soundseeingtour in Amsterdam and I'll reveal some of the secrets of the upcoming Conclave in the Vatican.

Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#32 - The Funeral of John Paul II

This podcast brings you back to the early morning of April 8, 2005, the day of the funeral of pope John Paul II. Father Roderick reporting 'almost live' from St. Peter's Square.

Fri, 8 Apr 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#31 - The Night Before the Funeral

Let me take you back to the night before the pope's funeral, and let's do a soundseeingtour of the streets around St.Peter's square, crowded with ten thousands of young people who travelled to Rome from all over the world.

Thu, 7 Apr 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CI#30 - Cardinals; a Belltower; Exclusive Interview with Cardinal Simonis

In this podcast, we'll visit some hidden locations in Vatican City, we'll meet some cardinals, I'll take you to the belltower of the Friezenchurch and I'll have an exclusive interview with the Dutch Cardinal about the upcoming conclave.

Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:00:00 GMT

CI#29 - Requiem Mass in Saint Peter's Basilica

In this podcast, we'll walk to the gates of Vatican City. I will take you past the Swiss guards, inside the sacristy of St. Peter's basilica, where I'll prepare to join a celebration of the Eucharist for the soul of John Paul II.

Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:00:00 GMT

CI#28 - Last Respects to John Paul II

In this podcast we will set the alarm to wake us up very early. We'll take the bike, and drive through the cold, starry night to the Vatican to try to get into Saint Peter's basilica to pay our last respects to pope John Paul.

Tue, 5 Apr 2005 20:00:00 GMT

CI#27 - Stars and Stripes on St. Peter's Square

In this podcast we'll walk around on St. Peter's Square and talk with some people there. There's new music, questions and feedback, plus an April Fool's 2006 threat.

Mon, 4 Apr 2005 19:00:00 GMT

CI#26 - Godshow Announcement

Did you count all the Whoppers and Heineken beers in the April 1 Catholic Insider podcast? Then you should check out this important announcement concerning 'Godshow'.

Sun, 3 Apr 2005 02:00:00 GMT

CI#25 - The Night the Pope Died

This special podcast is dedicated to the events surrounding the death of pope John Paul II in the evening of April 2, 2005. I will take you to Saint Peter's Square where we will experience the emotions of the crowd gathered there in prayer and grief.

Sun, 3 Apr 2005 01:00:00 GMT

CI#24 - The Pope has Died

The bells of Rome are ringing in honour of this great Pope.

Sat, 2 Apr 2005 20:46:55 GMT

CI#23 - Waiting for the Inevitable - Live Report from the Vatican

In this show I will take you on another soundseeing tour of saint Peter's square where thousands of people have gathered to be with pope John Paul II in his last moments. We'll do a lot of interviews, and I'll tell you all about what's going on in the Vatican today.

Sat, 2 Apr 2005 19:46:55 GMT

CI#22 - Farewell to Pope John Paul II - Live from Saint Peter's Square

In this extra podcast, I'm taking you with me as I go to the Vatican, where ten thousands of people have gathered in the night to pray together for pope John Paul II, who is dying. There is a lot of emotion and sadness but also much prayer and love.

Fri, 1 Apr 2005 19:46:55 GMT

CI#21 - Pope's Condition Quickly Deteriorating - Live Report from Rome

I've just arrived in Rome. There has just been a statement that the situation of the pope is deteriorating quickly, with vital functions getting shut down. In a minute I will head over to the Vatican to do a podcast on what is happening.

Fri, 1 Apr 2005 15:46:55 GMT

CI#20 - Pope John Paul II is Close to Death

Pope John Paul II is close to death. This night, pope John Paul II has had heart failure, and he received the communion that is given to those who are dying. Listen to a special edition of the Catholic Insider about the situation in the Vatican.

Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:46:55 GMT