Episodes
Oct. 2, 2024
SiYP: Harder Being a Teen Today
A Pew Research study shows about two-thirds of US parents of teens say it’s harder being a teenager today. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 1, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Astro Bot
Astro Bot represents the best of PlayStation while leaving the worst in another universe. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 30, 2024
Movie Review: Despicable Me 4
Despicable Me 4 delivers more of what we’ve come to expect from this franchise: silly slapstick, some toilet humor and sweet family messages. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
Sept. 27, 2024
Movie Review: Wild Robot
The Wild Robot is a good story—one that may have you smiling as you blink away a tear or two. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 26, 2024
TV Review: The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for its second season, full of characters and bloodshed alike. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 25, 2024
SiYP: Teen Sues Meta
A 13-year-old from New York filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta over its addictive features. Make sure your kids don’t need to become plaintiffs, too. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Sept. 24, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Creatures of Ava
Exploring a world, petting critters and cleaning up the environment are all part and parcel of this casual, animal-collecting game. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...
Sept. 23, 2024
Movie Review: Grave of Fireflies
‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a war movie that’s equal parts beautiful and terrifying, hopeful and heartrending. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 20, 2024
Movie Review: Transformers One
There’s action, humor and, yep, even some heart in this latest Transformers pic. You could almost say it’s … more than meets the eye. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
Sept. 19, 2024
Tv Review: Terminator Zero
Terminator Zero is more philosophical than its predecessors, but the content may cause you to terminate your viewing experience. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...
Sept. 18, 2024
SiYP: Swype
It’s a vaping device, and a phone, kind of, and it’s only $20. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 17, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: The Book of Bill
Bill Cipher has made his way back from the (not-quite) dead, and he wants YOU to be his minion Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 16, 2024
Movie Review: Uglies
This movie about a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16 ain’t always pretty. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 13, 2024
Movie Review: God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust
God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust follows a template many Christians will appreciate—but it may not connect with those outside the fold. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
Sept. 12, 2024
TV Review: Shadrach
Shadrach has a Hallmark-esque quality to it. Add in the strong Christian themes and, for many families, it’ll be a home run. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 11, 2024
SiYP: New Senate Bills Protecting Teens
Did you know that the Senate just overwhelmingly passed two important bills to protect kids online? Want to know more? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 10, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: The Campaign
Young Maddie can’t vote yet. But that doesn’t mean she can’t run a campaign. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 9, 2024
Movie Review: Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 is fun. It’s thoughtful. And it’s a fantastic conversation starter. And it lands just a hair below Pixar’s best films. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...
Sept. 6, 2024
Movie Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
This sequel to the macabre 1988 original, like its namesake demon, can be deceptively, and seriously, problematic. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 5, 2024
TV Review: Time Bandits
This 1981 Time Bandits adaptation comes with some story changes, new locations—and a couple issues, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 4, 2024
SiYP: Digital Self-harm
Why are teens “pebbling”? How can parents respond to digital self-harm? And why are “septum arms” trending? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 3, 2024
Culture Remix: Thank Goodness You’re Here
Cartoony characters and comedy patter make this indie game unique. But innocent-looking things aren’t always meant for kids. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 2, 2024
Movie Review: The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie is a fun, new take on the orange tabby, but one with a few subtle nods to the progressive social mores of our day. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
Aug. 30, 2024
Movie Review: Reagan
The new biopic Reagan unpacks the life of our 40th president—his marriage, acting career, political achievements, and quiet-but-firm faith. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...