Episodes

The Screen in Your Pocket: Astroneer
Feb. 2, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Astroneer

"Astroneer" offers a well-crafted explore-and-build adventure that’s very easy to, uh, launch into. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/astroneer/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
Game Review: Timelie
Feb. 1, 2022

Game Review: Timelie

This puzzle game throws in just enough danger, creativity and a desperate need for stealth to give it a singular feel. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/timelie/ If you've listened to any of o...
Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Jan. 31, 2022

Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

This sequel to the classic ’80s comedy actioner is exactly what you’d expect—in both good ways and bad. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021/ If you've listened to an...
Movie Review: The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
Jan. 28, 2022

Movie Review: The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild

The sixth entry in the family-friendly "Ice Age" franchise revolves around the possums Crash and Eddie, whose quest for independence lands them in the very dangerous Lost World once again—a realm where only the wily weasel Bu...
TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett
Jan. 27, 2022

TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett

"The Book of Boba Fett" marks another strong entry in the Star Wars television canon. But you still might find a stray sarlacc or two in the sands. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-book-of-...
The Screen In Your Pocket: TikTok Trends
Jan. 26, 2022

The Screen In Your Pocket: TikTok Trends

What do you do about TikTok and its many troubling trends? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
Youtube Review: Genevieve’s Playhouse
Jan. 25, 2022

Youtube Review: Genevieve’s Playhouse

"Genevieve’s Playhouse" consists of toddler Genevieve’s father behind the camera, promoting “toy based learning” as he plays with popular toys. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/genevieves-...
Movie Review: Mass
Jan. 24, 2022

Movie Review: Mass

"Mass" is in its own way more difficult to watch than a slasher flick. Here, bodies don’t bleed: souls do. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mass-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...
Movie Review: The King’s Daughter
Jan. 21, 2022

Movie Review: The King’s Daughter

This fanciful fairy tale revolves around a king who longs to live forever, his courageous daughter, and a captured mermaid at the center of a story packed with a surprising amount of spiritual content. Read the Plugged In rev...
TV Review: Centaurworld
Jan. 20, 2022

TV Review: Centaurworld

Centaurworld is not a show for kids. And it’s also not a place you enter into lightly. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/centaurworld/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok and Eating Disorders
Jan. 19, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok and Eating Disorders

What do you do if social media is pushing your kids toward eating disorders? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Book Review: We Dream of Space
Jan. 18, 2022

Book Review: We Dream of Space

Three siblings face middle school and family problems as they learn about space and each other. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/we-dream-of-space/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Movie Review: The Addams Family 2
Jan. 17, 2022

Movie Review: The Addams Family 2

While "The Addams Family 2" might not be a great movie, it does offer a couple of great messages. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/addams-family-2-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podc...
Movie Review: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Jan. 14, 2022

Movie Review: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Dracula, Mavis and the whole "Hotel Transylvania" gang is back for round four in a story that once again mingles undead hijinks, toilet humor and some really nice family messages. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.plugg...
TV Review: Hawkeye
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...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Halo Infinite
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...
Game Review: Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
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 ...
Movie Review: Dune
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...
Movie Review: Back to the Outback
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...
TV Review: Fairfax
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 ...
Blog: 2021’s Best Games
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...
Youtube Review: MinuteEarth
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...
Movie Review: American Underdog
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...
TV Review: Arcane
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...