Episodes
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 yo...
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 give...
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 po...
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 th...
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: ht...
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 gi...
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.p...
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 ou...
Dec. 29, 2021
Blog: Connected Disconnect
Smartphones have become a crutch… a connection that disconnects us from others. So what now? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/latest-bombshell-proves-that-social-media-is-not-our-friend/ If you've list...
Dec. 28, 2021
Book Review: The List of Unspeakable Things
A girl who’s afraid of nearly everything, finds herself on the same island as the notorious Typhoid Mary. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/list-of-unspeakable-fears/ If you've listened to any...
Dec. 24, 2021
Movie Review: Sing 2
Buster Moon and his singing animal friends return to take their shot at the big time. Lessons about friendship and determination abound, though a few songs here might raise parents’ eyebrows a bit. Read the Plugged In review:...
Dec. 23, 2021
TV Review: Star Trek: Prodigy
Designed with kids in mind, this animated "Star Trek" show might have some parents over the moon. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-trek-prodigy/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Youtube Review: Jules Leblanc
This fresh-faced teen influencer grew up onscreen. But Jules LeBlanc’s recent social media trajectory offers cause for concern. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/jules-leblanc/ If you've li...
Dec. 21, 2021
Movie Review: Christmas Candle
Based on the popular novel by Max Lucado, this film stands in sharp contrast to the shallow, Santa-saturated sentimentality that surrounds it. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/christmas-cand...
Dec. 20, 2021
Movie Review: No Time to Die
"No Time to Die" reminds us that even a more heartfelt and earnest take on James Bond still comes with perils and pitfalls. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/no-time-to-die-2021/ If you've li...
Dec. 17, 2021
Movie Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home
When Peter Parker’s secret identity is leaked, it makes his life awfully difficult. But when he asks Doctor Strange to make everyone in the world forget who he is, things get even more complicated. Read the Plugged In review:...
Dec. 16, 2021
TV Review: Maya and the Three
Underworld gods, violence and magic all make this creative cartoon feel dark and disturbing. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/maya-and-the-three/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
Dec. 15, 2021
Game Review: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Are these Pokémon games OK for your kids? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Game Review: Nickelodeon All Star Brawl
You definitely can’t say that "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" is in a splash-n-bash league of its own. But there’s a lot here for platform fighter fans to dive into. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-rev...
Dec. 13, 2021
Movie Review: The Mitchells vs The Machines
"The Mitchells vs. the Machines" is fun, sweet and smart. It strays just a bit—but for some, that’ll be enough to steer clear. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mitchells-vs-the-machines-202...
Dec. 10, 2021
Movie Review: West Side Story
Director Steven Spielberg adored "West Side Story" as a child. Now, he’s remade the classic musical 60 years later—an effort that’s both true to the original, and which has a bit more content than the 1961 version. Read the P...
Dec. 9, 2021
TV Review: 4400
Language and sexual content are, so far, surprisingly mild in this reboot of 4400. But this futuristic reboot comes with a past. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/4400-2/ If you've listened to a...