Episodes
Sept. 13, 2022
Book Review: My Fine Fellow
Two female culinary students decide to transform a pastry-pushing street hawker into a proper gentleman chef. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/my-fine-fellow/ If you've listened to any of our...
Sept. 12, 2022
Movie Review: Lightyear
Disney gives a beloved character a rollicking origin story … and steps decisively into our culture’s ongoing LGBT conversation. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/lightyear-2022/ If you've lis...
Sept. 9, 2022
Movie Review: Lifemark
The latest cinematic venture from the Kendrick Brothers tells the poignant true story of an 18-year-old seeking to reconnect with the mother who gave him up for adoption. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/...
Sept. 8, 2022
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Jennifer Walters may have accidentally become a Hulk. But she’s a bit different shade of green than her cousin Bruce Banner. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/she-hulk-attorney-at-law/ If you've...
Sept. 7, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Digimon Survive
This new "Digimon" is more visual novel that battler this go ‘round. But it’s also more horror than digital monster hoopla. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/digimon-survive/ If you've listene...
Sept. 6, 2022
Album Review: Life After Death
TobyMac’s first album-length effort since his son’s accidental overdose in 2019 hangs on to hope amid terrible loss. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/tobymac-life-after-death/ If you've list...
Sept. 5, 2022
Movie Review: Top Gun Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick is an almost picture-perfect sequel Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/top-gun-maverick-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:/...
Sept. 2, 2022
Movie Review: Love in the ViIla
This Netflix romcom feels like it copied the Hallmark playbook, then added just a bit more content than we’d expect to see on that outlet in this story about a woman who unexpectedly finds love while vacationing solo in Italy...
Sept. 1, 2022
TV Review: Super Giant Robot Brothers
Giant monsters? Wormholes? The threat of utter destruction? A child genius and her two giant robots just might save the day. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/super-giant-robot-brothers/ If you'...
Aug. 31, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Snapchat’s New Parental Controls
Have you heard about the new parental controls for Snapchat? 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://focusonthefamily.co...
Aug. 30, 2022
Book Review: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
When sickness prevents a mouse family from moving out of their doomed house, they look to unlikely friends for help. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/mrs-frisby-and-the-rats-of-nimh/ If you'v...
Aug. 29, 2022
Movie Review: Phantom of the Open
There’s a lot to cheer in this true-life golfing tale. But there are a few foul shanks in the mix. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/phantom-of-the-open-2022/ If you've listened to any of our...
Aug. 26, 2022
Movie Review: Samaritan
Sylvester Stallone plays a reclusive former super hero trying to live a normal life in this Amazon Prime Video movie. There’s just one problem: An intrepid 13-year-old has figured out his secret and is trying to coax him back...
Aug. 25, 2022
TV Review: Amber Brown
This coming-of-age story based on a children’s book series teaches kids about making friends, fitting in and navigating divorce. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/amber-brown/ If you've listened...
Aug. 24, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Tom Holland and Social Media
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland took a break from social media for his mental health. And maybe we should, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/sometimes-even-spidey-needs-a-break/ If you've listened t...
Aug. 23, 2022
Book Review: Out of My Heart
Twelve-year-old Melody pushes past her fears and physical limitations and sets off to camp. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/out-of-my-heart/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
Aug. 22, 2022
Movie Review: Jurassic World Dominion
Generations of Jurassic fans can once again watch their favorite Isla Nublar survivors try to avoid becoming a lizard’s lunch. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-2022/ ...
Aug. 19, 2022
Movie Review: Secret Headquarters
Charlie’s workaholic dad is rarely around. Then the preteen learns why: Charlie’s father is secretly a superhero. But when that secret leaks to the bad guys, too, Charlie and some friends will have to defend his home’s “secre...
Aug. 18, 2022
TV Review: SkyMed
Intimacy, action and adrenaline are the name of the game in this formulaic medical-drama import from Canada. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/skymed/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Aug. 17, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Facebook Is Becoming More Like TikTok
Facebook is pulling ideas from TikTok. Is that a good thing? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...
Aug. 16, 2022
Game Review: Escape Academy
For the most part, this lovable kinkajou and his fiery human helper make some really beautiful music. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/escape-academy/ If you've listened to any of our podcast...
Aug. 15, 2022
Movie Review: Vivo
For the most part, this lovable kinkajou and his fiery human helper make some really beautiful music. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/vivo-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Aug. 12, 2022
Movie Review: Secret Headquarters
Violence in Secret Headquarters ranges from verging on slapstick to life threatening, though the worst will be no worse than the average Marvel movie. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/secret...
Aug. 11, 2022
TV Review: Sharkdog
It’s a shark-eat-dog world, which is why Max will need to learn how to be a responsible … sharkdog ... owner. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/sharkdog/ If you've listened to any of our podcast...