Episodes

Movie Review: Spirited
Nov. 21, 2022

Movie Review: Spirited

Apple TV+’s Spirited comes with a few coals in its figgy pudding. But despite the lumps, this Christmas musical is surprisingly sweet. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spirited-2022/ If you'...
Movie Review: My Father’s Dragon
Nov. 18, 2022

Movie Review: My Father’s Dragon

This delightful animated kids movie streaming on Netflix takes inspiration from the 1948 children’s book of the same name. In it, a young boy named Elmer sets off on a quest to rescue an imprisoned dragon, and learns some imp...
TV Review: The Peripheral
Nov. 17, 2022

TV Review: The Peripheral

Amazon Prime’s The Peripheral is clever and intriguing. But its problems aren’t on the periphery: They’re front and center. Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/peripheral If you've listened to any ...
The Screen in Your Pocket: BeReal App
Nov. 16, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: BeReal App

What do parents need to know about the BeReal app? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/bereal-what-parents-need-to-know/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://...
YouTube Review: TerminalMontage
Nov. 15, 2022

YouTube Review: TerminalMontage

Flashing lights and chaotic fighting are the biggest drawbacks to this channel focused around popular Nintendo games. Read the Plugged In review: http://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/terminalmontage If you've listened to ...
Movie Review: Falling for Christmas
Nov. 14, 2022

Movie Review: Falling for Christmas

Love and amnesia at Christmas. Should you remember to tune in? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/falling-for-christmas-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...
Movie Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Nov. 11, 2022

Movie Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman tragically died of cancer in 2020. This sequel pays poignant tribute to his character. This time around, the Black Panther’s people of Wakanda find themselves drawn into a conflict with an ...
TV Review: Spirit Rangers
Nov. 10, 2022

TV Review: Spirit Rangers

Kodi, Summer and Eddy are here to protect the spirits of Xus National Park—and learn a few lessons along the way. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/spirit-rangers/ If you've listened to any of ...
The Screen in Your Pocket: LEGO Bricktales
Nov. 9, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: LEGO Bricktales

To build or not to build, that is the plastic block question. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/lego-bricktales/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...
Album Review: Taylor Swift: Midnight
Nov. 8, 2022

Album Review: Taylor Swift: Midnight

Sometimes, it’s better to go to bed than stay up to midnight, and it just may be better to avoid Swift’s Midnights, too. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/taylor-swift-midnights-3am-edition/...
Movie Review: Enola Holmes 2
Nov. 7, 2022

Movie Review: Enola Holmes 2

Enola and Sherlock battle to outwit evil. Want more clues? Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/enola-holmes-2-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...
Movie Review: Wendell and WIld
Nov. 4, 2022

Movie Review: Wendell and WIld

This animated Netflix kids comedy about a 13-year-old girl who talks to demons has some unexpectedly sweet moments … along with all of the spiritual problems you’d expect with a premise like that. Read the Plugged In review: ...
TV Review: Alaska Daily
Nov. 3, 2022

TV Review: Alaska Daily

Hilary Swank stars in ABC’s Alaska Daily as an investigative journalist willing to risk it all to get to the bottom of any story. ead the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/alaska-daily/ If you've listen...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Money Apps
Nov. 2, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Money Apps

How about some apps that teach your kids about money? We’ve got ya. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/blog/5-money-apps-that-pay-off/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...
Book Review: Escape from the Everglades
Nov. 1, 2022

Book Review: Escape from the Everglades

A teen risks sharp-toothed death in pursuit of a missing friend in this first High Water novel. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/escape-from-the-everglades/ If you've listened to any of our ...
Movie Review: The School for Good and Evil
Oct. 31, 2022

Movie Review: The School for Good and Evil

This magical school teaches that good and evil are like yin and yang. We’d disagree. Read the Plugged In review: https:// www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/school-for-good-and-evil-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcast...
Movie Review: Paul’s Promise
Oct. 28, 2022

Movie Review: Paul’s Promise

Why should anyone serve a God who lets His faithful followers endure so much suffering at times? That’s the question at the heart of this Christian movie that deals with pain, addiction, forgiveness and racism. Read the Plugg...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and Mental Health
Oct. 26, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and Mental Health

Sometimes you just need to take a social media break for your own mental health Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/sometimes-even-spidey-needs-a-break/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
YouTube Review: Ryan Trahan
Oct. 25, 2022

YouTube Review: Ryan Trahan

Ryan’s newest videos are content free, but parents may want to note a few things about his older ones. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/ryan-trahan/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...
Movie Review: Fall
Oct. 24, 2022

Movie Review: Fall

Watching someone dangle 2,000 feet from a tower feels exciting. But this movie can make you wince for less exciting reasons. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fall-2022/ If you've listened to...
Movie Review: Black Adam
Oct. 21, 2022

Movie Review: Black Adam

Dwayne Johnson stars as an antihero with a pretty serious anger-management problem in the latest DC Comics movie to hit theaters. Though there are some heroic moments, vengeance and violence get top billing here, with Johnson...
TV Review: Cars on the Road
Oct. 20, 2022

TV Review: Cars on the Road

It has a few speed bumps along the way, but the new Disney+ show Cars on the Road will be high-octane fun for some fans of the franchise. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/cars-on-the-road/ If y...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Babies and Screens
Oct. 19, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Babies and Screens

Exposing your infant to screens too early disrupts their growing ability to read and interpret faces – a key element to their developing social skills. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/to...
Album Review: Marcus Mumford’s Self-Titled
Oct. 18, 2022

Album Review: Marcus Mumford’s Self-Titled

Marcus Mumford’s solo effort includes one harsh profanity as it graphically wrestles through sexual abuse and grasps for grace, healing and forgiveness. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/marc...