Episodes

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...
Blog: Connected Disconnect
Dec. 29, 2021

Blog: Connected Disconnect

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...
Book Review: The List of Unspeakable Things
Dec. 28, 2021

Book Review: The List of Unspeakable Things

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...
Movie Review: Sing 2
Dec. 24, 2021

Movie Review: Sing 2

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:...
TV Review: Star Trek: Prodigy
Dec. 23, 2021

TV Review: Star Trek: Prodigy

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, ...
Youtube Review: Jules Leblanc
Dec. 22, 2021

Youtube Review: Jules Leblanc

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...
Movie Review: Christmas Candle
Dec. 21, 2021

Movie Review: Christmas Candle

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...
Movie Review: No Time to Die
Dec. 20, 2021

Movie Review: No Time to Die

"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...
Movie Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Dec. 17, 2021

Movie Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home

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:...
TV Review: Maya and the Three
Dec. 16, 2021

TV Review: Maya and the Three

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...
Game Review: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
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 ...
Game Review: Nickelodeon All Star Brawl
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...
Movie Review: The Mitchells vs The Machines
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...
Movie Review: West Side Story
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...