Episodes
Feb. 2, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Astroneer
"Astroneer" offers a well-crafted explore-and-build adventure that’s very easy to, uh, launch into. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/astroneer/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple…
Feb. 1, 2022
Game Review: Timelie
This puzzle game throws in just enough danger, creativity and a desperate need for stealth to give it a singular feel. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/timelie/ If you've listened to any of …
Jan. 31, 2022
Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
This sequel to the classic ’80s comedy actioner is exactly what you’d expect—in both good ways and bad. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021/ If you've listened to a…
Jan. 28, 2022
Movie Review: The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
The sixth entry in the family-friendly "Ice Age" franchise revolves around the possums Crash and Eddie, whose quest for independence lands them in the very dangerous Lost World once again—a realm where only the wily weasel B…
Jan. 27, 2022
TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett
"The Book of Boba Fett" marks another strong entry in the Star Wars television canon. But you still might find a stray sarlacc or two in the sands. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-book-of…
Jan. 26, 2022
The Screen In Your Pocket: TikTok Trends
What do you do about TikTok and its many troubling trends? 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, please give us…
Jan. 25, 2022
Youtube Review: Genevieve’s Playhouse
"Genevieve’s Playhouse" consists of toddler Genevieve’s father behind the camera, promoting “toy based learning” as he plays with popular toys. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/genevieves…
Jan. 24, 2022
Movie Review: Mass
"Mass" is in its own way more difficult to watch than a slasher flick. Here, bodies don’t bleed: souls do. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mass-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podca…
Jan. 21, 2022
Movie Review: The King’s Daughter
This fanciful fairy tale revolves around a king who longs to live forever, his courageous daughter, and a captured mermaid at the center of a story packed with a surprising amount of spiritual content. Read the Plugged In re…
Jan. 20, 2022
TV Review: Centaurworld
Centaurworld is not a show for kids. And it’s also not a place you enter into lightly. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/centaurworld/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us …
Jan. 19, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok and Eating Disorders
What do you do if social media is pushing your kids toward eating disorders? 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…
Jan. 18, 2022
Book Review: We Dream of Space
Three siblings face middle school and family problems as they learn about space and each other. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/we-dream-of-space/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,…
Jan. 17, 2022
Movie Review: The Addams Family 2
While "The Addams Family 2" might not be a great movie, it does offer a couple of great messages. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/addams-family-2-2021/ If you've listened to any of our pod…
Jan. 14, 2022
Movie Review: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Dracula, Mavis and the whole "Hotel Transylvania" gang is back for round four in a story that once again mingles undead hijinks, toilet humor and some really nice family messages. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.plug…
Jan. 13, 2022
TV Review: Hawkeye
When it comes to entertainment, Hawkeye hits the mark. But in other areas important to families, we fear the show may be just stringing us along. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/hawkeye/ If y…
Jan. 12, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Halo Infinite
Master Chief and Halo are back. Does their T-rating make them more family-room friendly? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/halo-infinite/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv…
Jan. 11, 2022
Game Review: Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
It’s a fun game that’ll give you a good time, and maybe offer just a bit of cerebral heft. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/big-brain-academy-brain-vs-brain/ If you've listened to any of our…
Jan. 10, 2022
Movie Review: Dune
Canadian director Denis Villeneuve unleashes his all-star cast on Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi epic, "Dune". Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-2021/ If you've listened to any of our p…
Jan. 7, 2022
Movie Review: Back to the Outback
This gentle animated kids flick streaming on Netflix focuses on a group of animal friends united by the fact they that they all scare humans to death. So they head to Austrailia’s Outback together in search of a home where t…
Jan. 6, 2022
TV Review: Fairfax
From its constant crude sexual jokes to its non-stop language issues, "Fairfax" is a show most foul. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fairfax/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please…
Jan. 5, 2022
Blog: 2021’s Best Games
Are you looking for some family friendly games? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/gaming-goods-2021-bob-hooses-year-end-picks/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: h…
Jan. 4, 2022
Youtube Review: MinuteEarth
"MinuteEarth" is a channel dedicated to educating kids of all ages on all things science. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/minuteearth/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please g…
Dec. 31, 2021
Movie Review: American Underdog
"American Underdog" tells the remarkable true story of quarterback Kurt Warner’s journey to being Super Bowl MVP … and the story of the woman whose faithful love helped him get there. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.…
Dec. 30, 2021
TV Review: Arcane
As you might’ve guessed from the title, "Arcane" features plenty of magic. The results are anything but magical, though. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/arcane/ If you've listened to any of o…