Episodes

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There's a lot here to appreciate if you're in the mood for a good scare at the movies. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/quiet-place-part-ii-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...

The town of Arcadia lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens, and wizards. Will this animated pic also be the nexus of movie...

The series name fits, given the number of sins we see on screen. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/seven-deadly-sins-dragons-judgement/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...

When a game looks this sweet, can it hold anything bad? Ohhh yes! Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/doki-doki-literature-club-plus/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...

This funny, relatable country-pop song is all about Walker Hayes and his easy-going wife, their chill date nights and romance. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/walker-hayes-fancy-like/ If yo...

This inspiring true story shows us all what it’s like to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dream-horse-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podc...

In this sequel to 1996's live-action/animation mashup, LeBron James teams up with the Looney Tunes gang to save his son (and others) from an AI program run amock. Cue a lot of laughs, some profanity and a poignant message to ...

The popular children's series comes to life with themes of truth, empathy, and teamwork – as well as a few fear-inducing scenarios. Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/mysterious-benedict-society...

Is golf with Mario an exciting hole-in-one or a whole lotta yawns? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/mario-golf-super-rush/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...

Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, returns with an alt-rock effort that mixes redemptive themes with questionable conclusions in "Daddy’s Home." Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/st-vincent-daddys...

If families decide to dogpaddle into Bikini Bottom, they should be aware of some odd, tangled seaweed amid the colorful coral. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spongebob-movie-sponge-on-the-...

If you’ve ever wondered while watching an "Avengers" movie, “How did Natasha Romanoff become the Black Widow,” well, this action-packed, at times surprisingly sweet origin story answers that question. Read the Plugged In revi...

You’d think that Swellview would be … swell. And it can be. But this Nick show has its kryptonite weaknesses, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/danger-force/ If you've listened to any of ou...

Looking for ideas for an effective internet filter? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...

Lorde calls listeners to an innuendo-laden frolic in the sun. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/lorde-solar-power/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...

Kong and Godzilla don’t cuss or make a single inane choice. They just crush and smash things. Over and over and over. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/godzilla-vs-kong-2021/ If you've listen...

The Boss Baby franchise is back with another slapstick and toilet-humor fueled story about—what else—adults going undercover in baby bodies. If you saw 2017’s Boss Baby, you know exactly what to expect here. Read the plugged ...

This show can be fun and surprisingly thoughtful. But like Loki himself, its story and themes shouldn’t go unchallenged. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/loki/ If you've listened to any of our ...

Ever wonder what might be important milestones for your kids and their screen use? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: ht...

It’s great that Billie Eilish is shaking free of a bad boyfriend. But did she have to be so spiteful? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/billie-eilish-lost-cause/ If you've listened to any of ...

Those who see "Fatherhood" will find a positive, redemptive message about the beauty, joy and pain of parenthood. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fatherhood-2021-2/ If you've listened to an...

Pixar’s latest (now available as a premium rental on Disney+) focuses on a friendship between two sea-creature boys who take on human form for a series of adventures on dry land in Italy. Family and friendship are big themes ...

Netflix’s latest anime entry features a world full of robots (and one human) digitally pondering existential questions. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/eden/ If you've listened to any of our p...