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Godcasting

March 26, 2005 › Sandy McMurray | comment

clerical collar plus iPod = Godcasting These days one of my favourite podcasts has become The Catholic Insider. Given that I'm a cynical atheist, this would appear to be an odd choice. But, Father Roderick Vonhogen, the 36-year-old priest behind the podcast, is not a fusty, pedantic clergyman.

Though from Holland, his podcasts are often beautifully recorded soundscapes of the Vatican, Rome or various parts of the Netherlands. He also takes on The DaVinci Code, plays some great gospel and rock, convinced the Vatican to start podcasting itself, and got behind the scenes when the Pope first took ill. Not bad for a podcast that launched just over a month ago.

He's also funny, self-deprecating and has a light hand when discussing his faith. Well worth a listen. And, you've got to love his graphics. I'm for anyone who mixes an iPod with a clerical collar.

March 26, 2005 › Sandy McMurray | comment on this item