Episodes
Nov. 25, 2022
Movie Review: Strange World
Disney’s latest animated adventure features its first openly gay teen character, and that coming-out party has gotten lots of mainstream news coverage. Plugged In tells you everything you need to know. Read the Plugged In rev...
Nov. 24, 2022
TV Review: Fire Country
This show might not burn you as much as some. But neither is it a blazing success. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/fire-country/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
Nov. 23, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Screens Want Kids to Be Adults
Have you thought about how screens want kids to be older than they are? Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...
Nov. 22, 2022
Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Janner Igiby and his siblings unknowingly hold the secret to surviving the venomous Fangs of Dang. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/on-the-edge-of-the-dark-sea-of-darkness-2/ If you've listen...
Nov. 21, 2022
Movie Review: Spirited
Apple TV+’s Spirited comes with a few coals in its figgy pudding. But despite the lumps, this Christmas musical is surprisingly sweet. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spirited-2022/ If you'...
Nov. 18, 2022
Movie Review: My Father’s Dragon
This delightful animated kids movie streaming on Netflix takes inspiration from the 1948 children’s book of the same name. In it, a young boy named Elmer sets off on a quest to rescue an imprisoned dragon, and learns some imp...
Nov. 17, 2022
TV Review: The Peripheral
Amazon Prime’s The Peripheral is clever and intriguing. But its problems aren’t on the periphery: They’re front and center. Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/peripheral If you've listened to any ...
Nov. 16, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: BeReal App
What do parents need to know about the BeReal app? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/bereal-what-parents-need-to-know/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://...
Nov. 15, 2022
YouTube Review: TerminalMontage
Flashing lights and chaotic fighting are the biggest drawbacks to this channel focused around popular Nintendo games. Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/terminalmontage If you've listened to ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Movie Review: Falling for Christmas
Love and amnesia at Christmas. Should you remember to tune in? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/falling-for-christmas-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...
Nov. 11, 2022
Movie Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman tragically died of cancer in 2020. This sequel pays poignant tribute to his character. This time around, the Black Panther’s people of Wakanda find themselves drawn into a conflict with an ...
Nov. 10, 2022
TV Review: Spirit Rangers
Kodi, Summer and Eddy are here to protect the spirits of Xus National Park—and learn a few lessons along the way. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/spirit-rangers/ If you've listened to any of ...
Nov. 9, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: LEGO Bricktales
To build or not to build, that is the plastic block question. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/lego-bricktales/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...
Nov. 8, 2022
Album Review: Taylor Swift: Midnight
Sometimes, it’s better to go to bed than stay up to midnight, and it just may be better to avoid Swift’s Midnights, too. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/taylor-swift-midnights-3am-edition/...
Nov. 7, 2022
Movie Review: Enola Holmes 2
Enola and Sherlock battle to outwit evil. Want more clues? Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/enola-holmes-2-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...
Nov. 4, 2022
Movie Review: Wendell and WIld
This animated Netflix kids comedy about a 13-year-old girl who talks to demons has some unexpectedly sweet moments … along with all of the spiritual problems you’d expect with a premise like that. Read the Plugged In review: ...
Nov. 3, 2022
TV Review: Alaska Daily
Hilary Swank stars in ABC’s Alaska Daily as an investigative journalist willing to risk it all to get to the bottom of any story. ead the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/alaska-daily/ If you've listen...
Nov. 2, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Money Apps
How about some apps that teach your kids about money? We’ve got ya. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/blog/5-money-apps-that-pay-off/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...
Nov. 1, 2022
Book Review: Escape from the Everglades
A teen risks sharp-toothed death in pursuit of a missing friend in this first High Water novel. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/escape-from-the-everglades/ If you've listened to any of our ...
Oct. 31, 2022
Movie Review: The School for Good and Evil
This magical school teaches that good and evil are like yin and yang. We’d disagree. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/school-for-good-and-evil-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcast...
Oct. 28, 2022
Movie Review: Paul’s Promise
Why should anyone serve a God who lets His faithful followers endure so much suffering at times? That’s the question at the heart of this Christian movie that deals with pain, addiction, forgiveness and racism. Read the Plugg...
Oct. 26, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and Mental Health
Sometimes you just need to take a social media break for your own mental health Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/sometimes-even-spidey-needs-a-break/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
Oct. 25, 2022
YouTube Review: Ryan Trahan
Ryan’s newest videos are content free, but parents may want to note a few things about his older ones. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/ryan-trahan/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...
Oct. 24, 2022
Movie Review: Fall
Watching someone dangle 2,000 feet from a tower feels exciting. But this movie can make you wince for less exciting reasons. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fall-2022/ If you've listened to...