Episodes
March 8, 2022
Blog: Plugged In Talks Content Blogs
Sometimes a movie is more, or less, than its parts. Here’s how Plugged In does it. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/plugged-in-talks-content-conclusion/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea…
March 7, 2022
Movie Review: Coming 2 America
Is this belated sequel fit for a 13-year-old to watch, much less watch alone? I think not. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/coming-2-america-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,…
March 4, 2022
Movie Review: The Batman
The latest take on the Dark Knight’s famously tortured soul features actor Robert Pattinson under the cowl in a reboot that’s often brooding, grim and profane, but one that also features more earnest hope than we’ve seen fro…
March 3, 2022
TV Review: Kid Cosmic
In the face of aliens and with the help of some magic rings, Kid and his crew learn that supers need to make sacrifices, be there for friends and believe. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/kid-…
March 2, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Pressure on Girls on TikTok
How should you handle the pressures your girls feel on social media? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please…
March 1, 2022
YouTube Review: Mark Rober
Where Mythbusters meets Bill Nye, this former NASA and Apple engineer makes learning about engineering fun. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/mark-rober/ If you've listened to any of our p…
Feb. 28, 2022
Movie Review: Belfast
There’s harsh language, violence and heated conflicts to navigate. But "Belfast" still surprises with its unexpected beauty. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/belfast-2021/ If you've listene…
Feb. 25, 2022
Movie Review: Cyrano
In the latest remake of this famous tale, Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage portrays poet Cyrano de Bergerac, a man in love with a woman who’s in love with someone else … and someone Cyrano feels compelled to help win her hear…
Feb. 24, 2022
TV Review: Cobra Kai
The Gen X-targeted nostalgia bait revisits Daniel and Johnny’s rivalry from The Karate Kid … 34 years later. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/cobra-kai/ If you've listened to any of our podcas…
Feb. 23, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Horizon Worlds
What is this new "Horizon Worlds" app and why should you care? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/facebooks-new-horizon-worlds/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:…
Feb. 22, 2022
Book Review: The Westing Game
16 strangers are called together to play a game designed to discover who in their number is a murderer. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/westing-game/ If you've listened to any of our podcas…
Feb. 21, 2022
Movie Review: American Underdog
"American Underdog" tells one of the most unlikely Cinderella sports stories ever—and shows the faith, hope and love behind it. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/american-underdog-2021/ If y…
Feb. 18, 2022
Movie Review: Uncharted
Actors Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg team up in a rollicking action-adventure flick that revolves around finding the lost treasure of the explorer Magellan. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews…
Feb. 17, 2022
TV Review: Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Apple TV+’s reboot of the 1980s "Fraggle Rock" is faithful to the original in almost every respect—including its silliness. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fraggle-rock-back-to-the-rock/ If y…
Feb. 16, 2022
Game Review: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
There’ve been plenty of "Pokémon" games released, and most of them feel much the same. Until now. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-legends-arceus/ If you've listened to any of our po…
Feb. 15, 2022
Book Review: Clarice the Brave
Mutiny on the high seas separates a mouse named Clarice from her runt-of-the-litter brother. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/clarice-the-brave/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pl…
Feb. 14, 2022
Movie Review: Eternals
Marvel’s latest, "Eternals", offers a sweeping, syncretistic creation story that’s full of bargain-bin gods but no divinity or transcendence. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/eternals-2021/…
Feb. 11, 2022
Movie Review: Death on the Nile
Investigator extraordinaire Hercule Poirot is on the job again. He’s sniffing out clues to a murder on an Egyptian cruise ship in a cinematic adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved mystery novel that’s both better and more …
Feb. 10, 2022
TV Review: Walker
This reboot of "Walker, Texas Ranger" lassos mystery, violence and family drama all in one. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/walker/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y…
Feb. 9, 2022
Blog: The Metaverse
Ever wonder how the #Metaverse might impact your kids? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/metaverse-say-what/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthef…
Feb. 8, 2022
Track Review: Surface Pressure (Encanto Soundtrack)
This pop-tune focuses on how important it is to realize that identity and self-worth shouldn’t be measured by performance. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/jessica-darrow-surface-pressure/ …
Feb. 7, 2022
Movie Review: Encanto
Disney’s "Encanto" revolves around a magical family, even as it reminds us that family might be the most magical thing. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/encanto-2021/ If you've listened to …
Feb. 4, 2022
Movie Review: Home Team
This family-oriented Netflix movie is one part true sports story, one part Kevin James comedy. It’s the story of New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton helping his son’s high school football team the year he was suspended from…
Feb. 3, 2022
TV Review: Around the World in 80 Days
"Around the World in 80 Days" will remind viewers of other PBS shows like Downton Abbey. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/around-the-world-in-80-days/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts…