Episodes
June 8, 2021
Music Review: BTS, "Butter"
"Butter” is a summer earworm, sitting at number one on the YouTube charts, that finds someone boasting about their good looks and smooth charm. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/bts-butter/ …
June 7, 2021
DVD Review: Blue Miracle
In "Blue Miracle" the kids in a cash-strapped orphanage try to win a lucrative fishing competition. Will you want to sail into these cinematic waters with them? Plugged In will help you decide whether this family friendly ta…
June 4, 2021
Movie Review: A Quiet Place Part II
In the new movie A Quiet Place Part II, now in theaters, we return to a deadly, near-future version of Earth where spider-like aliens with extraordinary hearing stalk humanity’s scattered survivors. Make a sound—any sound at…
June 3, 2021
TV Review: Legends of Tomorrow
DC and CW attempt to mash the vibe of Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Who and a zany fever dream into one cheap, strange package. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/legends-of-tomorrow/ If you'v…
June 2, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Weening Screen Time
So, how do you ween kids away from that ever-present screen now that the lockdown is over? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee…
June 1, 2021
Music Review: Olivia Rodrigo, "good 4 u"
Rodrigo is pretty bitter, and she’s letting her ex-boyfriend know all about it. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/olivia-rodrigo-good-4-u/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please g…
May 31, 2021
Movie Review: The Father
"The Father," of course, is a very sad movie, one that mercilessly marches through the realities of fading by inches. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/father-2021/ If you've listened to any…
May 28, 2021
Movie Review: Cruella
If you’ve ever watched Disney’s classic 101 Dalmatians and wondered, “I wonder how Cruella de Vil got so cruel?” this stylish-but-dark, live-action origin story will answer that question for you. Read the Plugged In review: …
May 27, 2021
TV Review: Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Disney+’s latest "Star Wars" story picks up where "The Clone Wars" left off. Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-wars-the-bad-batch/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u…
May 26, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Tweens and Screens
So, what should you do about screens with your tweens? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-state-of-teens-tweens-and-screens/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac…
May 25, 2021
Music Review: J Cole, “My Life”
Rapper J Cole’s “My Life” is a mixed bag. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/j-cole-my-life/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.…
May 24, 2021
Movie Review: Raya and the Last Dragon
Disney’s latest animated effort is a compelling, action-packed story and an allegory about how our brokenness separates us. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/raya-and-the-last-dragon-2021/ I…
May 21, 2021
Movie Review: Finding You
In this take on the standard-issue romcom formula, a budding young musician and a world-weary young celebrity find themselves—and each other—in a quaint Irish town. They also avoid some of the common pitfalls of the genre in…
May 20, 2021
TV Review: Shadow and Bone
Netflix’s new YA fantasy series isn’t as explicit as Game of Thrones. But the show still earns its TV-MA rating. Read the Pugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/shadow-and-bone/ If you've listened to any of o…
May 19, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Topical Memory System App
Ever heard of the Nav Press Topical Memory System App? There are some useful apps you should look into. Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/apps-that-might-actually-be-worthwhile-for-your-family/ If y…
May 18, 2021
Music Review: Dua Lipa, "Levitating"
Lipa's latest song rising on the charts features a '70s vibe mixed with a message about physical desire and seeing life as an eternal dance floor. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/dua-lipa-…
May 17, 2021
Movie Review: Minari
"Minari" is deeply rooted in the earth, a wellspring of both hope and pain, of boundless promise and terrifying disaster. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/minari-2021/ If you've listened to…
May 14, 2021
Movie Review: The Water Man
In this family-focused movie, a young boy whose mother is dying of cancer hears an urban legend about a local man who allegedly beat death and lives in the woods. So he and a friend set off on a wilderness adventure to find …
May 13, 2021
TV Review: Big Shot
While "Big Shot" hits a few three-pointers, it tosses up plenty of bricks, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/big-shot/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba…
May 12, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Screens and Self-Esteem
Ever wondered how to help kids with their screens and self-esteem? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-74/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe…
May 11, 2021
Music Review: Billie Eilish, "Your Power"
Billie Eilish's latest takes stock of the deep emotional damage caused by a guy who took advantage of her as a teen. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/billie-eilish-your-power/ Visit Plugged…
May 10, 2021
Movie Review: Land
A thoughtful cinematic journey of recovery for some, but a potentially dark road for others. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/land-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi…
May 7, 2021
DVD/Streaming Review: The Mitchells vs. the Machines
This animated comedy action flick from Netflix deals with a tech apocalypse and the unlikely "un-techy" family that now has to save the world. It delivers terrific messages about family and tech addiction. But a same-gender …
May 6, 2021
TV Review: Rebel
"Rebel," the show – just like the character – comes with plenty of baggage. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/rebel/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt…