Episodes
Sept. 9, 2024
Movie Review: Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 is fun. It’s thoughtful. And it’s a fantastic conversation starter. And it lands just a hair below Pixar’s best films. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...
Sept. 6, 2024
Movie Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
This sequel to the macabre 1988 original, like its namesake demon, can be deceptively, and seriously, problematic. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 5, 2024
TV Review: Time Bandits
This 1981 Time Bandits adaptation comes with some story changes, new locations—and a couple issues, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 4, 2024
SiYP: Digital Self-harm
Why are teens “pebbling”? How can parents respond to digital self-harm? And why are “septum arms” trending? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 3, 2024
Culture Remix: Thank Goodness You’re Here
Cartoony characters and comedy patter make this indie game unique. But innocent-looking things aren’t always meant for kids. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Sept. 2, 2024
Movie Review: The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie is a fun, new take on the orange tabby, but one with a few subtle nods to the progressive social mores of our day. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
Aug. 30, 2024
Movie Review: Reagan
The new biopic Reagan unpacks the life of our 40th president—his marriage, acting career, political achievements, and quiet-but-firm faith. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
Aug. 29, 2024
Tv Review: Primos
Tater’s house is full of all 12 of her cousins. Meanwhile, Disney’s Primos is full of slapstick humor, slightly sassy kids and sweet messages about family. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Aug. 28, 2024
SiYP- Star Wars: Hunters
Patient Star Wars fans can get in on free team-based shooter play with Hunters. Those less patient, will need their wallets. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 27, 2024
Culture Remix: Ms. Rachel-Toddler Learning Videos
Ms. Rachel aims to teach and entertain your children, often through singing songs. There’s just one discordant note of which to be mindful. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
Aug. 26, 2024
Movie Review: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The fourth film in the latest reboot of this franchise delivers exactly what you’d expect with regard to its story and violence. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...
Aug. 23, 2024
Movie Review: The Forge
The Forge is probably the Kendrick brothers’ most complete and polished work. And it’s a clarion call for Christians to go deeper. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...
Aug. 22, 2024
TV Review: Batman: Caped Crusader
There’s a reason why bad guys are so terrified of Batman—and it’s not because he treats them to tea and gives them a stern talking to. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
Aug. 21, 2024
SiYP: Gen Z Netflix Use is Catching Up to TikTok
Is it possible that Gen Z is using Netflix almost as much as TikTok? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 20, 2024
Culture Remix: They Call Me No Sam!
His real name is Grrowlo-Ruff-Ruff. But the naked-monkey-thing that he lives with calls him No Sam! Who can figure? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 19, 2024
Movie Review: IF
Director John Krasinski’s follows a grieving tween named Bea who discovers the world is full of cast-off imaginary friends. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 16, 2024
Movie Review: My Penguin Friend
This sweet and simple film celebrates the wonder of God’s creation, friendship and kindness—the sort of stuff that makes a broken world better. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
Aug. 15, 2024
TV Review: Me
Me explores one boy’s coming-of-age story as he grapples with both middle school and his newfound shapeshifting ability. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 14, 2024
SiYP: Social Media, Hazardous to Your Health?
Warning: Social Media May Be Hazardous to Your Child’s Health, Says the Surgeon General Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 13, 2024
Pop Culture Remix: Goat Simulator 3
Goat Simulator 3 is chaotic and bizarre, to be sure. But the silliness can also bite you when you’re not looking. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 12, 2024
Plugged In Review 8/12/2024
While Monster High 2 doesn’t come at viewers with its claws out, it does present some problematic issues in its worldview. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 9, 2024
Movie Review: It Ends with Us
This examination of domestic abuse is incredibly heavy and contains a lot of sensual content. Moviegoers who might have thought this film was a light romcom should beware: It is anything but. Read the Plugged In Review If you...
Aug. 8, 2024
TV Review: Wonderoos
There’s a first time for everything, but the Wonderoos show you what to do when you encounter something new. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
Aug. 7, 2024
SiYP: AI Therapy Apps
Researchers at Dartmouth College have been running clinical trials on an AI-powered therapeutic app. What families should expect. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...