Episodes
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 podcast...
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 yo...
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 yo...
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 pod...
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, ple...
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 p...
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 yo...
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://focusonthefa...
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/ I...
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 a...
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,...
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, plea...
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 o...
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 an...
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 Bu...
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 podcas...
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 rev...
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 y...