Episodes
Oct. 24, 2024
Movie Review: Twilight of the Gods
Netflix’s Twilight of the Gods, created by Zack Snyder, isn’t something families will want to see. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 23, 2024
SiYP: Tablet Use Linked to Angry Outbursts
A new study by JAMA Pediatrics found that kids who use tablets frequently demonstrate a “higher number of expressions of anger and frustration.” But how much are parents to blame? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened t...
Oct. 22, 2024
Culture Remix: Dungeons of Hinterberg
Monsters, puzzles and casual chats make this water-colored dungeon-crawler a rare beast. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 21, 2024
Movie Review: Borderlands
Despite Cate Blanchett’s presence in this video game movie, its language and violence mean there are better ways to spend an afternoon. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...
Oct. 18, 2024
Movie Review: My Hero Academia: You’re Next
This feature film of the popular anime tells us it’s the heart that separates heroes from villains. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 17, 2024
TV: LEGO Pixar: BrickToons
LEGO Pixar: BrickToons is short and simple, telling quick stories contained within a variety of Pixar’s famous franchises. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 16, 2024
SiYP: ChatGPT in College
61% of college students surveyed said they use ChatGPT or other forms of AI, most of them using it a few times a week. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 15, 2024
Culture Remix: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
Sarah and her friends love escape rooms. But now they must face their toughest challenge ever. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 14, 2024
Movie Review: Thelma
This pic has good actors and some winning ideas, but it lacks a bit of grandmother’s common sense. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 11, 2024
Movie Review: Average Joe
Average Joe delivers an inspirational, gritty portrait of a Christian coach who refuses to compromises his convictions when he’s mightily pressured to do so. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcast...
Oct. 10, 2024
TV Review: Agatha All Along
Occult themes aren’t the only elements viewers must be mindful of in Disney+ & Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along.’ Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 8, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Brat
Laced with explicit excess, Charli XCX’s latest glamorizes an unending party lifestyle that offers little beyond chasing the next high. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...
Oct. 7, 2024
Movie Review Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon doodles up some laughs. It also draws us in to ponder spiritual questions about life’s purpose. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 4, 2024
Movie Review: White Bird
As parents, we teach our kids to be kind. But in this World War II drama about a Jewish girl fleeing Nazi pursuit, expressing kindness is more than just being nice: It’s a matter of life and death. Read the Plugged In Review ...
Oct. 3, 2024
TV Review: Hop
Hop aims to destigmatize disabilities and show how, disability or not, all kids have a common goal: to have fun! Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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...