Episodes

Culture Remix: xkcd’s What If?
March 3, 2026

Culture Remix: xkcd’s What If?

xkcd’s What If?’ offers scientific answers to some of the strangest hypotheticals that people want to know—and with few content issues. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us ...
Movie Review: Zootopia 2
March 2, 2026

Movie Review: Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others and celebrating differences. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews,...
Movie Review: Midwinter Break
Feb. 27, 2026

Movie Review: Midwinter Break

This well-acted pic raises some subtle questions. But there are a few content issues to navigate, too, including alcoholism and some language. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please g...
TV Review: It’s Not Like That
Feb. 26, 2026

TV Review: It’s Not Like That

Two families try to recover from a critical loss in the Wonder Project’s faith-tinged ‘It’s Not Like That.’ But the show has more content than you’d expect. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Rev...
SiYP- Age-Verified Roblox Messed Up
Feb. 25, 2026

SiYP- Age-Verified Roblox Messed Up

YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Hytale (Early Access)
Feb. 24, 2026

Culture Remix: Hytale (Early Access)

The Minecraft-mimicking ‘Hytale’ feels very familiar in its early access form. But there are some pleasing tweaks in the mix. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedb...
Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Feb. 23, 2026

Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magical Horsemen for a new abracadabra scheme. That’s not to suggest, though, that it’s magical for all. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews...
TV Review: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
Feb. 19, 2026

TV Review: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

‘The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin’ is DailyWire+’s most ambitious show yet—and it comes with a Christian bent. But the show itself feels pretty uneven. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In R...
SiYP- YouTube Helps Parents Block Shorts
Feb. 18, 2026

SiYP- YouTube Helps Parents Block Shorts

YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Leon Thomas: “Mutt”
Feb. 17, 2026

Culture Remix: Leon Thomas: “Mutt”

Despite his inventive sounds, Leon Thomas crafts lyrics consumed by seeking temporary pleasure at the expense of building lasting relationships. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please...
Movie Review: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Feb. 16, 2026

Movie Review: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2′ brings back its haunted animatronics. But this creepy pizza parlor pic is an underwritten and half-baked muddle. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please giv...
Movie Review: GOAT
Feb. 13, 2026

Movie Review: GOAT

In ‘GOAT,’ a skinny goat gets a shot at the big leagues. He must build a winning team while trying to keep from being sat on—or eaten. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us y...
TV Review: Wonder Man
Feb. 12, 2026

TV Review: Wonder Man

For a superhero show, ‘Wonder Man’ is surprisingly light on violence, but a bit heavy on swearing, sexual allusions and meta-Hollywood references. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, plea...
SiYP: Smartphones and Depression
Feb. 11, 2026

SiYP: Smartphones and Depression

A study published in Pediatrics found that 12-year-olds who own smartphones are at a higher risk for depression. Read the full blog . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Routine
Feb. 10, 2026

Culture Remix: Routine

The challenges found in ‘Routine’ aren’t very routine at all. But this escape room-like game is definitely not for everyone. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedba...
Movie Review: Nuremberg
Feb. 9, 2026

Movie Review: Nuremberg

‘Nuremberg’ transports moviegoers back to difficult historical truths—but with deeper thoughts on the reality of evil. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review:  Solo Mio
Feb. 6, 2026

Movie Review: Solo Mio

‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to unexpected joy. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feed...
TV Review: The Copenhagen Test
Feb. 5, 2026

TV Review: The Copenhagen Test

‘The Copenhagen Test’ is a spy thriller with an antagonist who can see and hear everything our protagonist sees and hears—including the content issues. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews,...
SiYP: Skinni Tokk
Feb. 4, 2026

SiYP: Skinni Tokk

Thinfluencers” are getting around filters to promote “SkinnyTok” content. Read the full blog . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: ReStart
Feb. 3, 2026

Culture Remix: ReStart

Chase fell off his roof and lost his memory of everything. But the experience helped him find a new perspective on living. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback...
Movie Review: Ella McCoy
Feb. 2, 2026

Movie Review: Ella McCoy

‘Ella McCay’ is a clever political dramedy, but foul language and discussions about a married couple’s sex life make it a bit mature for most teens. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, pl...
Movie Review: Arco
Jan. 30, 2026

Movie Review: Arco

‘Arco’ is a beautifully animated, sweet fantasy story—although the film contains a few moments that might give parents pause. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedb...
TV Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Jan. 29, 2026

TV Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Mythological creatures and beliefs come center stage, along with friendship, family and purpose in Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please giv...
SiYP: Chatbots Can be Harmful
Jan. 28, 2026

SiYP: Chatbots Can be Harmful

Most AI chatbots fail to respond appropriately to mental health crises. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.