Episodes
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ is a fitting sequel series to Disney’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place.’ And that can be a good or a bad thing.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/21/24
AI generators are exploding in popularity. Here’s how you can stay on top of your child’s AI use while fostering their creativity.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/20/24
Greg Heffley finds that packing a huge, sweaty, extended family into a tiny beach house is a recipe for disaster.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/19/24
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 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.
Published 11/18/24
The creative conceit and content in Here can be a bit tough to embrace. But the payoff hits home like a sweet memory.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/15/24
The Irrational finds a behavioral scientist asking questions about memory and the human condition while investigating murders.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/14/24
Where do parents stand on school cell phone bans? Where should they stand?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/13/24
Zelda takes the lead in the world-saving this go ‘round. And it makes for some nice, toy-like character play.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/12/24
Karen Kingsbury’s bestselling novel weaves themes of love, faith and forgiveness into a story that’ll have you reaching for the tissues.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/11/24
Barbara Robinson’s classic book, ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ lands on screen. And it’s pretty great.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/08/24
This Italian spinoff may be less flashy and salacious than its predecessor but look out for violence and moral ambiguity.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/07/24
Teens are turning to social media for their news and everything else.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/06/24
Skillet is closing in on three decades of pounding, prophetic rock reminders to trust Jesus, no matter what.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/05/24
You Gotta Believe is an inspiring story about a little league team, but some foul language might prevent this from being a home run.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/04/24
Toilet humor and slapstick violence might keep families from going whole hog on this animated pic.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 11/01/24
Lady Lara Croft isn’t exactly what you picture when you think of a rich, manor-living, British noble.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/31/24
Cat Quest III isn’t purrfect. But there’s a lot of swashbuckling, cat-quippy fun to sink your claws into.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/30/24
GLITCH tells free, unique animated stories on YouTube. Unfortunately, not all the content here is free of bugs.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/29/24
The third entry in the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise once again contrasts savage alien brutality with surprising human tenderness.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/28/24
This film can be fun (and funny)—but any positives are stuck within a vulgar, violent narrative.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/25/24
Netflix’s Twilight of the Gods, created by Zack Snyder, isn’t something families will want to see.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/24/24
A new study by JAMA Pediatrics found that kids who use tablets frequently demonstrate a “higher number of expressions of anger and frustration.” But how much are parents to blame?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/23/24
Monsters, puzzles and casual chats make this water-colored dungeon-crawler a rare beast.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/22/24
Despite Cate Blanchett’s presence in this video game movie, its language and violence mean there are better ways to spend an afternoon.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Published 10/21/24