Episodes

Feb. 10, 2023

Movie Review: The Amazing Maurice

A magically sentient cat teams up with similarly smart rats to swindle humans … only to be drawn into a deeper mystery where these brainy animal con artists become unlikely heroes themselves. Read the Plugged In review: http…

Feb. 9, 2023

TV Review: Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Po the warrior panda joins an English knight in a quest to keep sacred artifacts safe. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/kung-fu-panda-the-dragon-knight/ If you've listened to any of our podcas…

Feb. 8, 2023

The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media Legislation

Are our leaders doing anything about the negative aspects of social media? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthe…

Feb. 7, 2023

YouTube Review: Got Questions Ministries

Got Questions Ministries offers a wonderful database of answers to all sorts of theological questions. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/got-questions-ministries/ If you've listened to any…

Feb. 6, 2023

Movie Review: Wakanda Forever

Wakanda Forever teeters on the edge of overstuffed irrelevance. But it remembers ultimately that character—and characters—count. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/black-panther-wakanda-forev…

Feb. 3, 2023

Movie Review: 80 for Brady

Four longtime friends go on an adventure of a lifetime to see their beloved football star Tom Brady play in a Super Bowl. But while these ladies have a blast, some may want to skip this trip Read the Plugged In review: https…

Feb. 2, 2023

TV Review: The Last of Us

Much like a fungal infection, The Last of Us has many concerns that are in need of treatment. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/last-of-us/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv…

Feb. 1, 2023

The Screen in Your Pocket: Experiment on Our Children

Every social media network uses algorithms to keep its audience engaged. But TikTok seems to take it to a new, terrifying level. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/study-tiktok-uses-its-algorithms-to-…

Jan. 31, 2023

Game Review: Need for Speed Unbound

It’s a well-tuned racer. But some will still want to hit the brakes. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/need-for-speed-unbound/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f…

Jan. 30, 2023

Movie Review: RRR

RRR, the most expensive Indian action/comedy/musical ever made, is as violent and spiritual as it is creative and theatrical. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/rrr-2022/ If you've listened t…

Jan. 27, 2023

Movie Review: Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist

Six months after the Rapture, a small group of new Christians is trying to decipher what’s coming next … even as a devilishly diabolical politician consolidates his global power and ruthlessly eliminates rivals. Read the Plu…

Jan. 26, 2023

TV Review: StoryBots: The Rig

Supernatural fog is never a good weather pattern when you work on an oil rig. But violence and profanity, apparently, are right as rain. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/rig/ If you've listene…

Jan. 25, 2023

The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok in 2023

What do you need to know about Tik Tok in 2023? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcasts…

Jan. 24, 2023

YouTube Review: Outdoor Boys

A father takes his wife and young boys out to explore and hunt in the outdoor world. And he teaches his viewers about the outdoors, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/outdoor-boys If y…

Jan. 23, 2023

Movie Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru

Gru and his bumbling-yet-loyal Minions return for an origin story about a boy who wants to be bad but ends up being pretty good. Mostly. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/minions-the-rise-of…

Jan. 20, 2023

Movie Review: The Son

Actors Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern star in this heavy PG-13 drama about a divorced couple struggling desperately to connect with their depressed teen son before time runs out. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedi…

Jan. 19, 2023

TV Review: StoryBots: Answer Time

The StoryBots are on the case to answer all the questions you might have about the world. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/storybots-answer-time/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple…

Jan. 18, 2023

The Screen in Your Pocket: Marvel’s Midnight Suns

There’s fun XCOM-like gameplay to be had. But you gotta be OK with Marvel’s demonic side. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/marvels-midnight-suns/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p…