Episodes
Feb. 21, 2025
Movie Review: The Unbreakable Boy
This film is funny, sweet and true. We’re broken. But in our brokenness, we can still strive for gratitude, forgiveness and love. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed…
Feb. 20, 2025
TV Review: Going Dutch
In Fox’s Going Dutch, decorated Colonel Patrick Quinn is assigned to Stroopsdorf, the “least important U.S. Army base in the world.” Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f…
Feb. 19, 2025
SiYP: Bored Teens
When teens are bored, they habitually reach for their phones. It’s a quick dopamine fix, but only leaves them with the anticipation of… is there something more? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podca…
Feb. 18, 2025
Culture Remix: For the King II
‘For the King II’ offers a fun, turn-based, multiplayer adventure. But there are things that parents of young players should note. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee…
Feb. 17, 2025
Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is a simple story, but both its violence and animation have some choppiness to them. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe…
Feb. 14, 2025
Movie Review: Captain America: Brave New World
While not the worst of the Marvel offerings, this film’s not really worthy of breaking out your red-white-and-blue shield, either. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee…
Feb. 13, 2025
TV Review: Doc
Fox’s new medical drama Doc sets up an intriguing premise. Time will tell if it crashes into salacious content or recovers into a worthwhile watch. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please…
Feb. 12, 2025
SiYP: Top Social Media Used by Teens
90% of US teens use YouTube. How do parents stem the tide of that site’s influence? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb. 11, 2025
Culture Remix: Unraveled (Keeper of the Lost Cities # 9.5)
An elf runs off to the Forbidden Cities of the human world to find secrets and figure out how to control his new powers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb. 10, 2025
Movie Review: Juror #2
Truth and justice are the central themes behind Juror #2. But there’s quite a bit of language at the center of it, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb. 7, 2025
Movie Review: I’m Still Here
This film juxtaposes familial tenderness and political violence, gritty determination amid personal devastation. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb. 6, 2025
TV Review: Wonder Pets: In the City
Wonder Pets: In the City brings back a beloved franchise with new characters and (as of yet) no content issues to worry about. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac…
Feb. 5, 2025
SiYP: Anti-Aging Cream
Why are tween girls using anti-aging products and what can parents do to help them? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb. 4, 2025
Culture Remix: YBS Youngbloods
It’s a big ocean out there, but with YBS Youngbloods, exploring it and the creatures within it may become a little bit easier. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac…
Feb. 3, 2025
Movie Review: Wicked: Part 1
Families and fans alike want to know: Does this beloved magical musical make a good transition from stage to screen? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 31, 2025
Movie Review: Dog Man
Like anything involving dogs, there’s some mess in the mix. But all in all, ‘Dog Man’ is zany and sweet fun. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 30, 2025
TV Review: Secret Level
Prime Video’s ‘Secret Level’ gives a Black Mirror-esque spin to some popular video games with some “rated M for Mature” content. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb…
Jan. 29, 2025
SiYP: Anti-Aging Cream
Why are tween girls using anti-aging products and what can parents do to help them? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 28, 2025
Culture Remix: CHROMAKOPIA
CHROMAKOPIA is Tyler, The Creator’s latest attempt to sift through his anxieties. But his introspection is marred by profanity, violent behavior, and sexual vulgarity. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of …
Jan. 27, 2025
Movie Review: Monster Summer
‘Monster Summer’ delivers lightweight ‘Goosebumps’-style fare with an evil witch twist and … there’s also Mel Gibson. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 24, 2025
Movie Review: Between Borders
Timely and compelling, ‘Between Borders’ tracks an Armenian family finding a home in the Church. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 23, 2025
TV Review: Beast Games
Beast Games showcases one of the biggest competitions ever put to screen. But the love of money causes many issues viewers won’t appreciate. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u…
Jan. 22, 2025
SiYP: Model It
If you want a certain behavior from your kids when it comes to their phones, then you need to model it. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 21, 2025
Culture Remix: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
This ‘Indiana Jones’ game is the sequel that moviemakers probably wanted to make—gobbledygook spirituality and all. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.