Episodes
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...
May 12, 2025
Culture Remix: Lady Gaga’s Mayhem
Lady Gaga’s latest harkens back to her early hits with this collection of synth-saturated club bangers that blur the lines between love, sex, faith, pain and death. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our ...
May 11, 2025
Movie Review: Captain America: Brave New World
There are a few nice things about this cap and his tale. But maybe not enough to be worthy of a hearty ‘Family Assemble!’ Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 8, 2025
Movie Review: Juliet & Romeo
‘Juliet & Romeo’ is the latest musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play. And it has all the same content issues as the original. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
May 7, 2025
TV Review: Dot Connor: Grosse Point Garden Society
The seemingly charming members of The Grosse Pointe Garden Society hide their involvement in a murder in NBC’s drama. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 6, 2025
SiYP: Rise of Esports
Nearly 2 in 5 American kids want a career in esports. Why? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 5, 2025
Culture Remix: Redeemed Zoomer
Redeemed Zoomer seeks to share the gospel and explain complex Christian history and theology, hoping to bring younger generations to faith. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
May 4, 2025
Movie Review: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ is 50. But its goofy gags and supercilious snark are just as irreverently funny (and messy) as ever. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
May 1, 2025
Movie Review: Thunderbolts
This film has all the problems you’d expect from a superhero flick, and a few more besides. But it comes with a lot of heart, and hope, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us...
April 30, 2025
Movie Review: Dot Connor: Webtective
Dot Conner: Webtective is an educational Christian show that helps kids learn and process deeper ideas about the faith. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 29, 2025
SiYP: FOMO
A fear of missing out drives teens to fall for phishing scams. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 28, 2025
Culture Remix: Atomfall
‘Atomfall’ feels a bit lighter than your typical bloody survival game. But it still has gun blasts to the face and crazed rats. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...
April 27, 2025
Movie Review: Last Breath
Like the 2019 documentary of the same name, ‘Last Breath’ tells a taut tale of daring rescue, with just a few spiny, content sea urchins. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...
April 24, 2025
Movie Review: The Legend of Ochi
Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...