Episodes
June 17, 2025
Culture Remix: Based on a True Story
Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
June 16, 2025
Movie Review: Drop
‘Drop’ is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 13, 2025
Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon
This film is a near shot-for-shot remake of the original. But its live-action nature makes the violence here more visceral … Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 12, 2025
TV Review: Mighty MonsterWheelies
Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there’s not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix’s Mighty Monsterwheelies. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
June 11, 2025
SiYP: TikTok Told Me I Have ADHD
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 10, 2025
Culture Remix: Blue Prince
‘Blue Prince’ is a charming E-rated puzzler with equal measures of difficulty and delight for players of all ages. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 9, 2025
Movie Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you’ll find some lovely themes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...
June 6, 2025
Movie Review: The Life of Chuck
This film lands its R rating for its harsh language. But its optimistic, life-affirming message might speak to us in deeper, more profound ways, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
June 5, 2025
Movie Review: North of North
North of North is a story about a woman seeking to grow into a new life in a small town in Canada’s Nunavut territory. She faces many challenges … as do viewers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our pod...
June 4, 2025
SiYP: Snapchat Sued by Florida
Florida instituted a law and is now suing Snapchat to require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-old users. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 3, 2025
Culture Remix: Gavin Ortlund
Gavin Ortlund seeks to provide a defense for historical Protestant Christianity, and he speaks about a variety of Christian topics with grace. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give ...
June 2, 2025
Movie Review: The Woman in the Yard
‘The Woman in the Yard’ uses creepy horror to sketch out its metaphorical lesson. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 30, 2025
Movie Review: Karate Kid: Legends
Like its predecessors, 'Karate Kid: Legends' packs some violence and language in its punches, but it also comes with a number of nice messages, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
May 28, 2025
SiYP: Influencers and Shark Attacks
These “fin-fluencers,” as they’re sometimes called, post pictures and videos of themselves petting sharks, encouraging their followers to do the same. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
May 26, 2025
Culture Remix: The Night War
Miriam must find a way to survive in Nazi-occupied France as a Jewish girl. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 26, 2025
The Day the Earth Blew Up
‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ feels oh-so-true to its wacky, Looney Tunes roots. But given how violent and rude those roots are, that’s not altogether good. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
May 23, 2025
Movie Review: Lilo & Stitch
Much like Lilo and Stitch’s new family, this film might not be perfect, but it’s still good. Family, faithfulness and sacrifice are among the values that this reboot embraces. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to ...
May 21, 2025
Movie Review: Sherlock & Daughter
Sherlock & Daughter presents a tough case that’s pinned as PG but still comes with a couple of dark moments. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 21, 2025
SiYP: Screen Fast
Maybe you’re wondering why a fast from screens would be a good thing to do. Here are three surprising benefits. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 19, 2025
Culture Remix: Carmen Sandiego
The new ‘Carmen Sandiego’ game won’t stump older detectives, but young rookies may enjoy solving crime in a red fedora and trench coat. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...
May 18, 2025
Movie Review: A Minecraft Movie
Jack Black and Jason Momoa team up for a wildly disjointed and less-than-kid-friendly fever dream of a movie. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 15, 2025
Movie Review: Nonnas
While some content issues prevent it from being a perfect meal, Nonnas is a charming tale of food, fellowship and the love of family … Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
May 14, 2025
Movie Review: Andor
The critically acclaimed Star Wars series ‘Andor’ is back. For fans, it is a return to form. For families, the show is still potentially a ride through an asteroid belt. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of...
May 13, 2025
SiYP: Screens and Nearsightedness
What does it mean to “want someone’s nachos?” The link between screen use and becoming nearsighted. And developers learn that teens don’t care about sex or romance in video games. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened t...