Episodes
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...
Dec. 8, 2021
Blog: Adult Depression
Science has begun to show a link between social media and depression among adults. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/social-media-use-linked-to-depression-in-adults/ If you've listened to any of our pod...
Dec. 7, 2021
Book Review: Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice
A young orphan accidentally bonds with a magical beast from a dreaded place called the Woods. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/wilderlore-the-accidental-apprentice/ If you've listened to any ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Movie Review: Ron’s Gone Wrong
Ron’s Gone Wrong doesn’t quite know how to follow through on the wrongs it gets right. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/rons-gone-wrong/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...
Dec. 3, 2021
Movie Review: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers”
If you’re a fan of the crowdfunded series "The Chosen", this feature-length Christmas special—now in theaters via Fathom Events—may be one of the best gifts you’ll unwrap this year. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.plu...
Dec. 2, 2021
TV Review: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Numeroff’s beloved children’s book series graduates to the kid-friendly cartoon zone on Amazon Prime. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie/ If you've listened to ...
Dec. 1, 2021
Blog: Social Media and Eating Disorders
Social media can impact kids in a number of negative ways. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-instagram-filters/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Blog: Parenting Controls on Hulu
Read Plugged In’s guide to setting up Hulu’s parental controls. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/getting-started-with-parental-controls-hulu/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...
Nov. 29, 2021
Movie Review: Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings
Families—even families already familiar with the MCU—still might want to pause before grabbing this ring. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-2021/ If ...
Nov. 26, 2021
Movie Review: Encanto
Disney’s latest animated musical revolves around an enchanted house and a family with magical abilities—except for a girl named Mirabel who doesn’t receive a magical talent. The result is a surprisingly resonant story about f...
Nov. 25, 2021
TV Review: Aquaman King of Atlantis
In the new animated show "Aquaman: King of Atlantis", DC’s underwater icon has second thoughts claiming the throne. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/aquaman-king-of-atlantis/ If you've listened...
Nov. 24, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Connection Before Correction
Have you ever considered that parental controls are only as good as the conversations that go along with them? Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
Nov. 23, 2021
Youtube Review: Like Nastya
7-year-old Nastya (along with her parents) creates videos where she plays, learns, sings, explores and shares her life experiences. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/like-nastya/ If you've ...
Nov. 22, 2021
Movie Review: Clifford the Big Red Dog
A beloved children’s book cartoon character makes his jump to the big screen in "Clifford the Big Red Dog". Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/clifford-the-big-red-dog-2021/ If you've listened...
Nov. 19, 2021
Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
The latest "Ghostbusters" sequel includes some surprisingly sweet family themes. But those redemptive moments are gift-wrapped into a paranormal tale filled with all kinds of problematic spiritual stuff. Read the Plugged In r...
Nov. 18, 2021
TV Review: The Lost Symbol
The Da Vinci Code’s Robert Langdon is tracking down clues again, and bashing religion along the way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/lost-symbol/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...
Nov. 17, 2021
The Screen in Your Pocket: Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy have always been fun and messy. Fittingly, so is this game. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ If you've listened to any of our podc...
Nov. 16, 2021
Blog: Facebook is Not Our Friend
Guess what? Facebook isn’t as much of a friend as you thought. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/latest-bombshell-proves-that-social-media-is-not-our-friend/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
Nov. 15, 2021
Movie Review: Jungle Cruise
You could argue that the Jungle Cruise, the ride, is timeless. The movie? Not so much. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jungle-cruise-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please ...
Nov. 12, 2021
Movie Review: Home Sweet Home Alone
If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a "Home Alone" reboot, Hollywood’s one step ahead. And this relaunch of the now-familiar story of a boy left behind to ward off home invaders is both nicer and meaner than the original. R...