Episodes
Oct. 17, 2022
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Paws of Fury is fun and funny. And if you can endure some gassy giggles, there are even some nice lessons in its furious furry paws. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dc-league-of-super-pets-...
Oct. 14, 2022
Movie Review: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Based on the beloved children’s story of the same name, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile introduces us to a talented-but-shy singing crocodile and the boy who becomes the reptile’s unlikely best friend. Read the Plugged In review: https...
Oct. 13, 2022
TV Review: Stargirl
This teen-centric superhero tale gives viewers pretty much what they’d expect from the CW—in both good and bad ways. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/stargirl/ If you've listened to any of our ...
Oct. 12, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Are You Too Strict?
Are you being too strict or too easy when it comes to your kid’s tech use? 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://foc...
Oct. 11, 2022
Game Review: Lost in Play
Puzzle me this: Can a game be fun, silly, challenging and mom and dad-friendly, too? Hmmm Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/lost-in-play/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
Oct. 10, 2022
DC League of Super-Pets
In this world, even pets can be super—but the content in this movie won’t be able to claim the same. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dc-league-of-super-pets-2022/ If you've listened to any ...
Oct. 7, 2022
Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2
Twenty-nine years after the original, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker reunite as witchy, church-hating sisters plotting to eat teens’ souls in Salem, Massachusetts. We’re supposed to laugh at their antics. But Christian...
Oct. 6, 2022
TV Review: Andor
It’s been called the first Star Wars show meant for adults. And that, obviously, comes with some problems. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/andor/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...
Oct. 5, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: LEGO Brawls
Plastic battlers and silliness abounds. But is that enough? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/lego-brawls/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focu...
Oct. 4, 2022
Book Review: Whittington
Whittington the cat comes to live at the barnyard and tries to encourage young Ben in his schoolwork. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/whittington/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Movie Review: Thor: Love And Thunder
Yes, the fourth Thor film features plenty of thunder and a good bit of love. But this Asgardian ship carries a cargo of problems, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/thor-love-and-thunder/...
Sept. 30, 2022
Movie Review: See How They Run
In this meta-murder-mystery salute to Agatha Christie, one of the famous writer’s stories is being made into a movie … until it’s director ends up unexpectedly dead, that is. Who killed him? And why? Two intrepid sleuths with...
Sept. 29, 2022
TV Review: Tekken: Lost Ollie
Poignant, precious and, yes, problematic, Lost Ollie nevertheless plumbs unexpected depths. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/lost-ollie/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
Sept. 28, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Splatoon 3
This game’s all about squid-kids with ‘tude and ink-splashing battles galore. And it comes with nary a stain. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/splatoon-3/ If you've listened to any of our pod...
Sept. 27, 2022
YouTube Review: Bad Lip Reading
The lip reading is bad, and the content just might follow suit. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/bad-lip-reading/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: h...
Sept. 26, 2022
Movie Review: Where the Crawdads Sing
This marshy tale grows on you like a wetland flower. But it’s both lovely and harsh. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/where-the-crawdads-sing-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Sept. 23, 2022
Movie Review: Railway Children
This story about three children shipped to the countryside during World War II may sound like a certain C.S. Lewis classic. But while there are no talking lions in this one, there are some great, old-fashioned themes. Read th...
Sept. 22, 2022
TV Review: Tekken: Bloodline
The Tekken franchise is filled with plenty of punches and kicks. Its TV adaptation is no different. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/tekken-bloodline/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Sept. 21, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: What is VSCO?
Have you heard about the popular app called VSCO? 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/podcast...
Sept. 20, 2022
Game Review: Two Point Campus
You build the school and pick the classes with this game. But does it earn a passing grade? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/two-point-campus/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
Sept. 19, 2022
Movie Review: Elvis
This film shakes, rattles and rolls with cinematic memories of Elvis young and old. But it stumbles a bit, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/elvis-2022/ If you've listened to any of our ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Movie Review: Running the Bases
In "Running the Bases", a successful baseball coach must decide if he’s willing to pay the price for his public declaration of faith when he lands a new job coaching at a much bigger school. Read the Plugged In review: https:...
Sept. 15, 2022
TV Review: Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
It’s definitely Lord of the Rings, and it’s definitely influenced by Amazon. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pl...
Sept. 14, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket- Netflix 25 Years Later
Netflix first started sending out DVDs some 25 years ago. Are we better for it? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://...