Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/0:00Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Fire Joy StudiosSubscribe to watchBonus Stage: "Elf" Spiritual SpeculationFrancisco, Paul, and guests Chris and Nate discuss the spiritual themes we saw in "Elf".Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, and Chris CowanNov 19, 2025∙ Paid2ShareWe continue our “Elf” discussion with Chris and Nate, looking at one spiritual aspect of the movie, as Chris psychoanalyzes Francisco.Topic Includes:To what degree should kids disagree with their par…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Francisco Ruiz.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Retro Rewind PodcastWe review movies and games that are 15+ years old and let you know if they are worth your time today.We review movies and games that are 15+ years old and let you know if they are worth your time today.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsRSS FeedAppears in episodeFrancisco RuizChris CowanWrites Plank-of-Wood Boy (and other comics) SubscribePaulJPowers.comRecent EpisodesBonus Stage: Retro Reflections on 1984's Music & MoviesJan 2 • Francisco Ruiz, Ashley Ruiz, and Dustin WarfordRetro Recap: 2025 Dec 17, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz and PaulJPowers.com"Home Alone" or: "Keep the Change, You Filthy Animal"Dec 10, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, Derrick Stephens, and Dustin WarfordBonus Stage: "Home Alone" Spiritual SpeculationDec 10, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz and PaulJPowers.comBonus Stage: Retro Reflections on 1982Dec 4, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz, Ashley Ruiz, and PaulJPowers.comA Garfield Christmas Special or: "It's not the giving, it's not the getting, it's the loving"Dec 3, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, David Bobke, and Drew DodgenBonus Stage: "A Garfield Christmas Special" Spiritual Speculation + OuttakeDec 3, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, Drew Dodgen, and David Bobke"Elf" or: "Francisco. That's Fun to Say"Nov 19, 2025 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, Chris Cowan, and Nate Henderson