Episodes
April 22, 2022
Movie Review: The Bad Guys
If you’ve always been bad, is it possible to be good? That’s the question faced by five typically villainous animals—Wolf, Snake, Tarantula, Piranha and Shark—in the new animated movie "The Bad Guys". Read the Plugged In revi...
April 21, 2022
TV Review: Moon Knight
Despite a compelling story and Oscar Isaac’s dynamite performance, this show might be Disney/Marvel’s most problematic. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/moon-knight/ If you've listened to any o...
April 20, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Brain
So, what is TikTok brain? And does any of that effect your family? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-is-tiktok-brain-and-why-should-you-care/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give ...
April 19, 2022
YouTube Review: Screen Junkie
A man with an epic movie voice makes parody trailers for your favorite movies and TV shows. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/screen-junkies/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
April 18, 2022
Movie Review: Cyrano
Sweet and sad, this musical take on a classic tale works well, but it’s surprisingly sensual in places. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/cyrano-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcast...
April 15, 2022
Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
The third theatrical entry in this Harry Potter prequel spinoff franchise is full of heroism and sacrifice … and some big concerns that fans and families who see it will be forced to navigate. Read the Plugged In review: http...
April 14, 2022
TV Review: Halo
Based on one of the world’s most popular video game franchises, this Paramount+ adaptation fails in every possible way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/halo/ If you've listened to any of our p...
April 13, 2022
The Screen In Your Pocket: Smartphones
So, when should your kids get their first smartphone? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/pod...
April 12, 2022
Youtube Review: The Report of the Week
Fast food joints are always coming out with new products, and "TheReportOfTheWeek" steps in to review them. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/thereportoftheweek/ If you've listened to any o...
April 11, 2022
Movie Review: No Way Home
If your family can make it past the sticky bits, there are some very interesting lessons here. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-2021/ If you've listened to any of our ...
April 8, 2022
Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Everyone’s favorite bundle of high-speed, electrified blue furriness returns to tangle again with his ever-nefarious nemesis Dr. Robotnik in a sequel that once again has some nice things to say about family, friendship and gr...
April 7, 2022
TV Review: American Auto
NBC’s latest mockumentary-style series, this one involving an auto manufacturer, has lots in common with its Office-like ancestors. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/american-auto/ If you've lis...
April 6, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: New Common Sense Study
Want more insight into the latest screentime studies? Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...
April 5, 2022
Game Review: Gran Turismo 7
If you have a PS5 and any interest in simulated racing games in the least, this is a title to have. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/gran-turismo-7/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
April 4, 2022
Movie Review: Better Nate Than Ever
So why not run away from home and try out for a new Broadway musical? No harm in that, right? (We at Plugged In beg to differ.) Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/better-nate-than-ever-2022/ I...
April 1, 2022
Movie Review: Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood
In his latest nostalgic reflection on culture and growing up, acclaimed director Richard Linklater delivers a fanciful, animated movie (on Netflix) about a boy secretly traveling to the moon at the dawn of the Space Age. Read...
March 31, 2022
TV Review: Big Nate
This TV adaptation’s self-absorbed protagonist pursues awesomeness in ways that rational parents would discourage. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/big-nate/ If you've listened to any of our po...
March 30, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Sports Betting
Online sports betting books seem to be all the rage right now. How does that impact your kids? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-117-whats-up-with-all-those-sports-betting-ad...
March 29, 2022
Youtube Review: Tierzoo
This channel ranks the viability of animal survival strategies in a way that mimics a video game. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/tierzoo/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
March 28, 2022
Movie Review: Sing 2
"Sing 2" delivers another feel-good story about determination and friendship … and some minor issues parents will want to know about. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sing-2-2021/ If you've ...
March 25, 2022
Movie Review: Cheaper by the Dozen
The latest remake of this familiar story, now streaming on Disney+, features a husband and wife and their 10 children. Pratfalls, pranks, light lessons and a smattering of content problems ensue. Read the Plugged In review: h...
March 24, 2022
TV Review: The Cuphead Show!
Based on the 2017 game, "The Cuphead Show!" explores the animated world through the misadventures of Cuphead and Mugman Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/cuphead-show/ If you've listened to any ...
March 23, 2022
The Screen In Your Pocket: Kid's Online Safety Act
There’s a new Kid’s Safety Act in the works. But what should you be doing right now? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...
March 22, 2022
Game Review: Nobody Saves the World
While reliably clever and sometimes funny, Nobody sometimes runs into some dark goop and glop. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/nobody-saves-the-world/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...