Episodes
Aug. 12, 2024
Plugged In Review 8/12/2024
While Monster High 2 doesn’t come at viewers with its claws out, it does present some problematic issues in its worldview. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 9, 2024
Movie Review: It Ends with Us
This examination of domestic abuse is incredibly heavy and contains a lot of sensual content. Moviegoers who might have thought this film was a light romcom should beware: It is anything but. Read the Plugged In Review If yo…
Aug. 8, 2024
TV Review: Wonderoos
There’s a first time for everything, but the Wonderoos show you what to do when you encounter something new. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 7, 2024
SiYP: AI Therapy Apps
Researchers at Dartmouth College have been running clinical trials on an AI-powered therapeutic app. What families should expect. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed…
Aug. 6, 2024
Culture Remix: DEATH BATTLE!
YouTube channel DEATH BATTLE! pits fan-favorite characters in fights to the death. As you might expect, these battles can quickly grow graphic. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv…
Aug. 5, 2024
Movie Review: The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, is light. It’s fun. It’s clever. And … it’s got some problems Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 2, 2024
Movie Review: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Bikini Bottom is in danger, and it’s up to Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob to save it. But is this film a fun, barnacle-free swim for the whole family? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please …
July 31, 2024
SiYP: Parents Have the Power Over Screens
It may not feel like it, but you’ve got the power to aid your kids when it comes to screens. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 30, 2024
Culture Remix: This Again?
Noah is given a chance to make his middle school experience perfect after he gets a visit from … a time traveler. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 29, 2024
Movie Review: My Spy the Eternal City
The Eternal City is an unfortunate step down from its predecessor in terms of content issues. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 26, 2024
Movie Review: Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel’s new film isn’t totally devoid of merit—but an abundance of crass and gory content make it fall well short of super. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 25, 2024
TV Review: WondLa
Apple TV+’s WondLa is a fascinating sci-fi series that most families will find charming and entertaining. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 24, 2024
SiYP: Converting Overreaction to Interaction
Being patient and calmly persistent may well bear fruit with your teens. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 23, 2024
Culture Remix: Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game
These Killer Klown invaders come toting cotton candy ray guns and wearing galumphy shoes. But don’t forget the M-rated side of their play Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y…
July 22, 2024
Movie Review: The Rise of Red
As a standalone film, ‘The Rise of Red’ is one of the weaker—and more problematic—stories in the larger ‘Descendants’ franchise. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb…
July 19, 2024
Movie Review: Twisters
This sequel to 1996’s Twister is exactly what you’d expect: raging tornadoes, nonstop action and a sweet (if predictable) romance. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee…
July 17, 2024
SiYP: Put Your Phone Away … Mom
Are parents modeling the behavior they seek? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 16, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Luke Combs-Fathers and Sons
Luke Combs shows the world what imperfect, but faithful fatherhood should look like on his newest album, Fathers & Sons. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 15, 2024
Movie Review: Space Cadet
Space Cadet has its merits. But even as some of its messages reach a comfortable orbit, its problems pull it back down to earth. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb…
July 12, 2024
Movie Review: Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
This inspiriting-but-gritty true story chronicles how a small Black church in East Texas adopted 77 at-risk children out of foster care, with plenty of joys and trials along the way. Read the Plugged In Review If you've list…
July 11, 2024
TV Review: Big City Greens
Big City Greens is genuinely sweet and funny. And while it’s probably navigable for some families, it’s certainly not a home run. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed…
July 10, 2024
SiYP: Breaks in Social Media Use
Young women who take a social media break for as little as one week have a significant boost in self-esteem and body image. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 9, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Ferris
When her grandma sees a ghost and her uncle moves into the basement, Ferris knows she’s in for an unusual summer. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 8, 2024
Movie Review: The Boy and the Heron
The least accessible of the Studio Ghibli animations, The Boy and the Heron is a beautiful-but-chaotic fantasy fever dream. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .