Episodes

YouTube Review: Odin Makes
July 5, 2022

YouTube Review: Odin Makes

Odin creates props on a budget, and for those with tenacity, he’ll show you exactly how you can do it, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/odin-makes/ If you've listened to any of our po...
Movie Review Downton Abbey: A New Era
July 4, 2022

Movie Review Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era is actually milder that the show and film that preceded it, but the same concerns from the first two exist here. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/downton-abbey-a-new...
Movie Review: The Rise of Gru
July 1, 2022

Movie Review: The Rise of Gru

Gru and his myriad Minions return for the fifth entry in the Despicable Me franchise. Mischief and toilet humor await, as you likely already know. But so does a sweet story about how we all need each other thrive. Read the Pl...
TV Review: Alice's Wonderland Bakery
June 30, 2022

TV Review: Alice's Wonderland Bakery

Baking with Wonderland’s ingredients leads to tasty treats and enjoyable mishaps. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/alices-wonderland-bakery/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...
The Screen in Your Pocket: How Social Media Keeps Us Hooked
June 29, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: How Social Media Keeps Us Hooked

Social media websites are designed to keep you scrolling through content so they can continue to collect and exploit data. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-never-ending-scroll-how-social-media-keep...
YouTube Review: RealLifeLore
June 28, 2022

YouTube Review: RealLifeLore

"RealLifeLore" examines interesting hypotheticals and real-life history to better understand how the world works. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/reallifelore/ If you've listened to any o...
Movie Review: Family Camp
June 27, 2022

Movie Review: Family Camp

"Family Camp", the first film from the Skit Guys, mostly pulls off a neat trick: being Christian … and being funny. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/family-camp-2022/ If you've listened to a...
Movie Review: Elvis
June 24, 2022

Movie Review: Elvis

Director Baz Luhrmann’s take on the King’s tragic story is engaging and energetic as we watch an earnest young singer fall under the destructive thrall of a manipulative manager determined to milk every penny out of his proté...
TV Review: Going Home
June 23, 2022

TV Review: Going Home

Pure Flix’s hospice drama is almost everything you’d hope it would be. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/going-home/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...
The Screen In Your Pocket: Virtual Babies
June 22, 2022

The Screen In Your Pocket: Virtual Babies

A new concept is in development that will allow anyone with a VR headset to experience parenthood through virtual children. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/get-ready-for-virtual-babies/ If you've list...
Game Review: Stilt
June 21, 2022

Game Review: Stilt

This artistically creative game has its fair share of fun puzzles and deep-sea dangers. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/silt/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
Movie Review: Cinderella
June 20, 2022

Movie Review: Cinderella

The latest cinematic take on Cinderella weaves 21st-century mores into a story with praiseworthy and problematic moments. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/cinderella-2021/ If you've listened...
Movie Review: Lightyear
June 17, 2022

Movie Review: Lightyear

He's not a toy this time. No, he's an actual Space Ranger, dealing with aggressive plants, time travel and his own ego. And while this movie has some nice messages, not all its buzz is good. Read the Plugged In review: https:...
TV Review: Stranger Things
June 16, 2022

TV Review: Stranger Things

The fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to blend nostalgia with ever-darker spiritual content and horrific violence. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/stranger-things/ If you've...
The Screen in Your Pocket: Kids and Their Screen Time
June 15, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: Kids and Their Screen Time

A study by the University of Bath shows that even relatively modest adjustments to screen time can yield big benefits. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/small-screen-habit-changes-make-a-big-difference/...
Movie Review: Morbius
June 13, 2022

Movie Review: Morbius

"Morbius" is less Marvel mega and more messy meh. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/morbius-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefa...
Movie Review: Jurassic World: Dominion
June 10, 2022

Movie Review: Jurassic World: Dominion

You want rampaging dinosaurs? You want everyone who’s ever been in a Jurassic Park/World movie? The finale of the second Jurassic trilogy delivers … along with a high body count, a lot of profanity. Read the Plugged In review...
TV Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi
June 9, 2022

TV Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi

The latest Disney+ Star Wars show offers an engaging, if not engrossing tale that keeps its lightsaber pretty clean. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/obi-wan-kenobi/ If you've listened to any o...
Game Review: Soundfall
June 8, 2022

Game Review: Soundfall

Can toe-tapping and baddie-blasting possibly work together? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/soundfall/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focuso...
YouTube Review: Overly Sarcastic Productions
June 7, 2022

YouTube Review: Overly Sarcastic Productions

Famous bits of history and literature—all animated down into bite-sized chunks! Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/overly-sarcastic-productions/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pl...
Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
June 6, 2022

Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

The third theatrical entry in this Harry Potter spinoff franchise is full of heroism and sacrifice … and some big problems, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets...
Movie Review: The Bob's Burgers Movie
June 3, 2022

Movie Review: The Bob's Burgers Movie

After 12 successful seasons on Fox, Bob’s Burgers graduates to the big screen. Fans of the franchise won’t be surprised to find that the movie version is a lot like the TV show: often sweet but occasionally pretty sour, too. ...
TV Review: Spy X Family
June 2, 2022

TV Review: Spy X Family

In order to infiltrate a highly prestigious elementary school, top spy Twilight will have to master a new set of skills—being a good dad. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/spy-x-family/ If you'v...
The Screen in Your Pocket: How TikTok Impacts the TikToker
June 1, 2022

The Screen in Your Pocket: How TikTok Impacts the TikToker

TikTok fame isn’t always gumdrops, sugarplums and m-m-m-m-m to the b. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...