Retro Rewind Podcast

Francisco X. Ruiz
  • 4.8 (45)
  • TV & FILM
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

We review movies and games that are 15+ years old and let you know if they are worth your time today. www.firejoystudios.com

  1. "The Princess Diaries" or: "Shut...Up!"

    3D AGO

    "The Princess Diaries" or: "Shut...Up!"

    Ep. 342 - Review of 2001's Family Comedy: "The Princess Diaries" Genovia is not so much the land we call our home, more so the place we will roam to determine if 2001's The Princess Diaries is still a film worth visiting today. Listen to find out what we think. Episode Time Stamps 00:06:57 Roundtable 00:12:09 Likes 00:27:21 Trivia 00:37:40 Dislikes 01:10:46 Final Rating 01:17:43 Thank Yous This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 21m
  2. "Enter the Dragon" or: "The Art of Fighting Without Fighting"

    FEB 11

    "Enter the Dragon" or: "The Art of Fighting Without Fighting"

    Ep. 341 - Review of 1973's Martial Arts Thriller: "Enter the Dragon" The RRP crew are on their way to a mysterious island to compete in a tournament to the death. Does this 70s martial arts flick still have a dragon's hoard of cinematic treasure, or should we just exit this island? Listen to find out. Episode Time Stamps Roundtable 00:10:00 Likes 00:15:16 Trivia 00:48:54 Dislikes 01:00:22 Final Rating 01:37:27 Outros 01:44:26 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 52m
  3. "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" or: "If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Ball"

    JAN 28

    "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" or: "If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Ball"

    Ep. 340 - Review of 2004's Sports Comedy: "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" With the new year going it's time to get back in shape, but will we workout at Globo Gym or Average Joes? And more importantly, has the film "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" stayed in shape, or should it stay down like it took a wrench to the face? Ashley and Tony join Paul and Francisco to discuss. Episode Time Stamps 00:07:17 Roundtable 00:11:20 Likes 00:31:08 Trivia 00:35:59 Dislikes 01:06:25 Final Rating 01:13:43 Thank Yous This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 20m
  4. Retro Recap: 2025

    12/17/2025

    Retro Recap: 2025

    Special episode going over podcast numbers, notes, highs, lows, and your feedback. In this special episode, Francisco and Paul recap 2025 through the lens of the show. We chat about podcast milestones like hitting year 14, and hearing from you the listeners’ responses to our recent survey. We also have a big update to our support tiers. Finally we get sappy with heartfelt thanks from and to the community! Episode Time Stamps 00:03:08 - Podcast Numbers & Notes 00:17:02 - Most Downloaded Episodes 00:25:07 - Least Downloaded Episodes 00:35:38 - Listener Survey Responses 00:51:41 - Reflux Capacitor Changes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 14m
  5. "Home Alone" or: "Keep the Change, You Filthy Animal"

    12/10/2025

    "Home Alone" or: "Keep the Change, You Filthy Animal"

    Ep. 339 / 71 - Review of 1990's Christmas Comedy: "Home Alone" We finish off Wintermas this year by trying to avoid the Wet Bandits and keeping the change (though we aren’t filthy animals), but have we changed our opinions of 1990’s Home Alone? Listen and find out. Episode Time Stamps Roundtable 00:07:10 Likes 00:11:36 Trivia 00:28:59 Dislikes 00:36:10 Final Rating 00:59:57 Outros 01:04:25 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 11m
  6. A Garfield Christmas Special or: "It's not the giving, it's not the getting, it's the loving"

    12/03/2025

    A Garfield Christmas Special or: "It's not the giving, it's not the getting, it's the loving"

    Ep. 338 - Review of 1987's Christmas Short: "A Garfield Christmas Special" The RRP crew heads to the farm to celebrate Christmas with Garfield and not friends, but family. Does this make for something truly special, or are we left wanting to cat-erwaul? Listen and find out. Episode Time Stamps 00:06:14 Roundtable 00:11:08 Likes 00:26:27 Trivia 00:30:49 Dislikes 00:52:07 Final Rating 00:58:06 Thank Yous This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 5m
  7. "Elf" or: "Francisco. That's Fun to Say"

    11/19/2025

    "Elf" or: "Francisco. That's Fun to Say"

    Ep. 337 - Review of 2003's Christmas Comedy: "Elf" Let’s prepare for the Christmas season with a trip through seven levels of the candy cane forest, all to get to the big apple. And once there, our RRP crew will decide if 2003’s Christmas Comedy is worth watching today. Episode Time Stamps Roundtable 00:07:30 Likes 00:11:13 Trivia 00:30:55 Dislikes 00:39:54 Final Rating 01:09:10 Outros 01:16:06 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 22m
  8. "Great Tragedy on the River Ohio."

    10/29/2025

    "Great Tragedy on the River Ohio."

    Ep. 336 - Review of 2002's Horror Thriller: "The Mothman Prophecies" We are in search for the elusive Mothman and the even more elusive Richard Gere, for the latest episode of the podcast. But not to fear, we have a full crew of pastors to help us. Listen to our review of this 2000’s film! Episode Time Stamps 00:07:19 Roundtable • 00:13:31 Likes • 00:34:40 Trivia • 00:45:05 Dislikes • 01:21:51 Final Rating • 01:32:26 Thank Yous This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.firejoystudios.com/subscribe

    1h 42m
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We review movies and games that are 15+ years old and let you know if they are worth your time today. www.firejoystudios.com

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  • Creator
    Francisco X. Ruiz
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    322
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Francisco Ruiz
  • Show Website
    Retro Rewind Podcast