Episodes

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...

"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...

"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...

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...

Smartphones have become a crutch… a connection that disconnects us from others. So what now? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/latest-bombshell-proves-that-social-media-is-not-our-friend/ If you've list...

A girl who’s afraid of nearly everything, finds herself on the same island as the notorious Typhoid Mary. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/list-of-unspeakable-fears/ If you've listened to any...

Buster Moon and his singing animal friends return to take their shot at the big time. Lessons about friendship and determination abound, though a few songs here might raise parents’ eyebrows a bit. Read the Plugged In review:...

Designed with kids in mind, this animated "Star Trek" show might have some parents over the moon. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-trek-prodigy/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...

This fresh-faced teen influencer grew up onscreen. But Jules LeBlanc’s recent social media trajectory offers cause for concern. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/jules-leblanc/ If you've li...

Based on the popular novel by Max Lucado, this film stands in sharp contrast to the shallow, Santa-saturated sentimentality that surrounds it. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/christmas-cand...

"No Time to Die" reminds us that even a more heartfelt and earnest take on James Bond still comes with perils and pitfalls. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/no-time-to-die-2021/ If you've li...

When Peter Parker’s secret identity is leaked, it makes his life awfully difficult. But when he asks Doctor Strange to make everyone in the world forget who he is, things get even more complicated. Read the Plugged In review:...

Underworld gods, violence and magic all make this creative cartoon feel dark and disturbing. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/maya-and-the-three/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...

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 ...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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: ...