Episodes

In this take on the standard-issue romcom formula, a budding young musician and a world-weary young celebrity find themselves—and each other—in a quaint Irish town. They also avoid some of the common pitfalls of the genre in ...

Netflix’s new YA fantasy series isn’t as explicit as Game of Thrones. But the show still earns its TV-MA rating. Read the Pugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/shadow-and-bone/ If you've listened to any of ou...

Ever heard of the Nav Press Topical Memory System App? There are some useful apps you should look into. Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/apps-that-might-actually-be-worthwhile-for-your-family/ If yo...

Lipa's latest song rising on the charts features a '70s vibe mixed with a message about physical desire and seeing life as an eternal dance floor. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/dua-lipa-l...

"Minari" is deeply rooted in the earth, a wellspring of both hope and pain, of boundless promise and terrifying disaster. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/minari-2021/ If you've listened to ...

In this family-focused movie, a young boy whose mother is dying of cancer hears an urban legend about a local man who allegedly beat death and lives in the woods. So he and a friend set off on a wilderness adventure to find ....

While "Big Shot" hits a few three-pointers, it tosses up plenty of bricks, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/big-shot/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...

Ever wondered how to help kids with their screens and self-esteem? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-74/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...

Billie Eilish's latest takes stock of the deep emotional damage caused by a guy who took advantage of her as a teen. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/billie-eilish-your-power/ Visit Plugged ...

A thoughtful cinematic journey of recovery for some, but a potentially dark road for others. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/land-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...

This animated comedy action flick from Netflix deals with a tech apocalypse and the unlikely "un-techy" family that now has to save the world. It delivers terrific messages about family and tech addiction. But a same-gender r...

"Rebel," the show – just like the character – comes with plenty of baggage. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/rebel/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...

Ever heard of the "Critical Role" YouTube channel? Your kids probably have. What should you know? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/critical-role/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts...

Tessa Violent hands out tough lessons for an untrustworthy guy. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If the screenwriters had throttled back, if they’d kept what you hear as clean as what you see, this Netflix film could’ve been PG. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/stowaway-2021/ If you've ...

This ultraviolent video game and movie franchise has been raising parents’ blood pressure since 1992. Nothing’s changed on that score here, but a new generation of young, would-be fans might well be interested in this one des...

Some violence and Eastern spirituality blend with this story of a female warrior trying to do good. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/kung-fu/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please g...

Want some info on uplifting YouTube videos with a biblical punch? Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/bible-project/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: h...

Ordinarily, shedding one’s modesty isn’t a good thing. Then again, Twenty One Pilots is hardly an ordinary band. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/twenty-one-pilots-shy-away/ If you've listen...

As superhero sequels go, especially DC superhero sequels, Wonder Woman 1984 is pretty top-shelf. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/wonder-woman-1984-2020/ If you've listened to any of our pod...

The animated kids’ musical "Arlo the Alligator Boy" follows an optimistic Arlo as he leaves his swampy Southern home for New York City. So, will this pic be fun, high-kicking joy or a little too swampy for you and the kids? P...

Disney revives another archived franchise—welcome back, Emilio Estevez!—featuring new underdog athletes. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-mighty-ducks-game-changers/ If you've listened to a...

More than any of the past Harvest Moon games, One World keeps players engaged in its farming sim fantasy world. Read the Plugged In Article: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/harvest-moon-one-world/ If you've listened to...

These tracks go back to an earlier time when Taylor worked through heartbreak and young love, but she didn’t need profanity to do so. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/taylor-swift-fearless-t...