Episodes
Dec. 26, 2022
Movie Review: Strange World
Strange World is colorful and, at times, clever. But it’s very much a symbol and symptom of our own strange, fallen world. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/strange-world-2022/ If you've list...
Dec. 22, 2022
TV Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special
While this crew from the MCU doesn’t acknowledge the reason for the season, this sometimes crass special still has a lot of heart. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-h...
Dec. 21, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok’s Toxic Diet Culture
Have you heard about how social media is promoting a toxic diet culture? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Dec. 20, 2022
Book Review: The Christmas Pig
Young Jack uses the magic of Christmas Eve to rescue a beloved stuffed toy he refuses to lose. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/christmas-pig/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
Dec. 19, 2022
Movie Review: Secret Headquarters
Repairing a broken relationship is going to take some serious superpowers. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/secret-headquarters-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
Dec. 15, 2022
TV Review: Zootopia+
This brief look into the lives of those Judy Hopps interacts with provides plenty of laughs and a couple things of note Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/zootopia-plus/ If you've listened to any...
Dec. 14, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Cyberbullying and Teen Academic Performance
Ever wonder how cyberbullying impacts your kids? Read the Plugged In blog: https:// https:// www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/...
Dec. 13, 2022
Game Review: MultiVersus
MultiVersus has a lot of fun battles to enjoy. But some in-game irritations could send you running. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/multiversus/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Dec. 12, 2022
Movie Review: The Woman King
"The Woman King" offers an inspiring—if not necessarily historically accurate—take on a fierce group of female African warriors. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/woman-king-2022/ If you've ...
Dec. 9, 2022
Movie Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
This monster master’s take on a classic tale may be a bit on the grim side for young or sensitive viewers. But for everyone else, Guillermo del Toro’s story about this famous wooden boy brims with spiritual symbolism and reso...
Dec. 8, 2022
TV Review: Tales of the Jedi
These quick stories provide the background details that occurred during the prequel trilogy. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/tales-of-the-jedi/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
Dec. 7, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: No Screens for Christmas
You’ve been thinking about turning of the screens for the holidays. So now what? Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-rodrick-rules-2022/ If you've listened to any of our p...
Dec. 6, 2022
YouTube Review: SunnyV2
SunnyV2 provides an interesting look into the lives of famous or infamous YouTubers—and the potentially concerning content that comes with them. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/sunnyv2/ ...
Dec. 5, 2022
Movie Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Bathroom humor and bad behavior are the rule for Rodrick Rules. But it comes with some nice lessons as well. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-rodrick-rules-2022/ If you'...
Dec. 2, 2022
Movie Review: I Heard the Bells
This biopic from Sight & Sound Films tells the story of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s struggle to hold on to his faith in the wake of family tragedy and the horror of the Civil War. Read the Plugged In review: ht...
Dec. 1, 2022
TV Review: Daniel Spellbound
This Netflix animated show about a teen in a magical New York City seems intent on pushing its Y7 rating. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/daniel-spellbound/ If you've listened to any of our po...
Nov. 30, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Sonic Frontiers
A beloved, speedy hero (and franchise) gets a chance at some new open-world fun. Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/sonic-frontiers If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...
Nov. 29, 2022
Game Review: Gotham Knights
It’s a Batman game without Batman. Can it still be worth a Bat-signal? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/gotham-knights/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback...
Nov. 28, 2022
Movie Review: Good Night Oppy
"Good Night Oppy" offers a look into the emotional side of NASA’s highly scientific Spirit and Opportunity Mars rover missions. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/good-night-oppy-2022/ If you'...
Nov. 25, 2022
Movie Review: Strange World
Disney’s latest animated adventure features its first openly gay teen character, and that coming-out party has gotten lots of mainstream news coverage. Plugged In tells you everything you need to know. Read the Plugged In rev...
Nov. 24, 2022
TV Review: Fire Country
This show might not burn you as much as some. But neither is it a blazing success. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fire-country/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
Nov. 23, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Screens Want Kids to Be Adults
Have you thought about how screens want kids to be older than they are? Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...
Nov. 22, 2022
Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Janner Igiby and his siblings unknowingly hold the secret to surviving the venomous Fangs of Dang. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/on-the-edge-of-the-dark-sea-of-darkness-2/ If you've listen...
Nov. 21, 2022
Movie Review: Spirited
Apple TV+’s Spirited comes with a few coals in its figgy pudding. But despite the lumps, this Christmas musical is surprisingly sweet. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spirited-2022/ If you'...