Episodes
May 13, 2022
Movie Review: Family Camp
In this new Christian comedy, two very different families of faith end up sharing accommodations with each other at Family Camp. And it turns out that they’ve got a lot to learn about their families, each other and the ways …
May 12, 2022
TV Review: Pacific Rim: The Black
In this "Pacific Rim" sequel, two siblings fight to get back to their parents in Kaiju-infested Australia. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pacific-rim-the-black/ If you've listened to any of …
May 11, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Cut Your Kid’s Smartphone Time
Have you wondered if you should cut back on your kid’s smartphone time? That might say something right there. Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please…
May 10, 2022
Movie Review: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
This award-winning game gets updated graphics and a whole new sequel hidden in its hallways. But it’s not for everybody. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/stanley-parable-ultra-deluxe/ If you…
May 9, 2022
Movie Review: Dog
Dog is a funny, touching story of a military dog and his soldier. But things can get pretty ruff along the way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dog--2022/ If you've listened to any of our …
May 6, 2022
Movie Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
The movie's makers seemed to be so preoccupied with how this movie looks that they lost sight of how it feels. And honestly, it feels pretty grim. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/doctor-st…
May 5, 2022
TV Review: Pinecone & Pony
As a young girl tries to be a super tough grown-up warrior, she learns valuable life lessons along the way. Read the Plugged In review: ttps://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pinecone-pony/ If you've listened to any of our podc…
May 4, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media Collective Illusions
We live in a world full of competing ideas, opinions and perceptions about what’s what in the world. So how does social media influence that process? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-social-media-…
May 3, 2022
Game Review: Young Souls
Does this title suggest this is a Dark Souls game for kids? It’s not. It still has some nasty bits to navigate, though. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/young-souls/ If you've listened to an…
May 2, 2022
Movie Review: Blacklight
Liam Neeson’s latest “certain set of skills” actioner simmers with violence and verges on slipping into self-parody. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blacklight-2022/ If you've listened to …
April 29, 2022
Movie Review: Polar Bear
The latest nature-focused documentary from Disney ushers us into the icy world of a mama polar bear and the cub she’s trying to raise in an ever-changing and often deadly environment. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.…
April 28, 2022
Movie Review: The Croods: Family Tree
This spin-off show is full of slapstick violence and familial relationships. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/croods-family-tree/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your…
April 27, 2022
The Screen In Your Pocket:: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
One of Nintendo’s most unique characters finds himself in a new world with new powers. But, mostly, the fun feels pretty familiar. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/kirby-and-the-forgotten-la…
April 26, 2022
Book Review: Northwind
A plague drives a young boy from his Nordic fishing village, and he needs all of his skills to survive. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/northwind/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,…
April 25, 2022
Movie Review: Moonfall
Director Roland Emmerich sets out to destroy the Earth. Again. This time, with the moon. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/moonfall-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi…
April 22, 2022
Movie Review: The Bad Guys
If you’ve always been bad, is it possible to be good? That’s the question faced by five typically villainous animals—Wolf, Snake, Tarantula, Piranha and Shark—in the new animated movie "The Bad Guys". Read the Plugged In rev…
April 21, 2022
TV Review: Moon Knight
Despite a compelling story and Oscar Isaac’s dynamite performance, this show might be Disney/Marvel’s most problematic. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/moon-knight/ If you've listened to any …
April 20, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Brain
So, what is TikTok brain? And does any of that effect your family? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-is-tiktok-brain-and-why-should-you-care/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give…
April 19, 2022
YouTube Review: Screen Junkie
A man with an epic movie voice makes parody trailers for your favorite movies and TV shows. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/screen-junkies/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple…
April 18, 2022
Movie Review: Cyrano
Sweet and sad, this musical take on a classic tale works well, but it’s surprisingly sensual in places. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/cyrano-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcas…
April 15, 2022
Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
The third theatrical entry in this Harry Potter prequel spinoff franchise is full of heroism and sacrifice … and some big concerns that fans and families who see it will be forced to navigate. Read the Plugged In review: htt…
April 14, 2022
TV Review: Halo
Based on one of the world’s most popular video game franchises, this Paramount+ adaptation fails in every possible way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/halo/ If you've listened to any of our …
April 13, 2022
The Screen In Your Pocket: Smartphones
So, when should your kids get their first smartphone? 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/po…
April 12, 2022
Youtube Review: The Report of the Week
Fast food joints are always coming out with new products, and "TheReportOfTheWeek" steps in to review them. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/thereportoftheweek/ If you've listened to any …