Episodes

  • Episode 185: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    Jun 8 2023
    Franchises are popular in our current culture, and new installments are trending this summer. The Plugged In team looks at the latest animated Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the recent Nintendo Switch release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll get a solid handle on the things you need to know about these entertainment choices for your family. · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-2023/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/masseffect/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-forbidden-west/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tomb-raider-2018/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-go/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legendofzeldaocarinaoftime3d/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legendofzeldaskywardsword/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sonic-the-hedgehog-2020/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/silenthill/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/skyhigh/ · https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/super-mario-bros-movie-2023/ · How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices · Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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    47 mins
  • Episode 184: Focus on Filters: What’s the Big Deal? Plus Jonas Brothers’ The Album
    Jun 1 2023

    As long as we’ve been creating images of ourselves, other people have been tweaking, manipulating and changing them. The Plugged In team looks at some of the newest social media filters—what they can do, what you need to know, and what some of the problems might be. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the newest Jonas Brothers' release titled The Album.

    • Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-instagram-filters/
    • Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tiktok-glamour-filter-is-not-so-pretty/
    • Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/jonas-brothers-the-album/
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    • Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/star-wars-the-force-awakens/

    • Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
    • Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
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    • Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

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    37 mins
  • Episode 183: Screens, Teens & Porn, plus The Little Mermaid
    May 25 2023

    As parents, we naturally want to protect our kids from destructive influences in the world around them. But with screens in our back pockets, they have access to just about anything…including pornography. With screens in our back pockets, we have access to just about anything…including pornography. The Plugged In team consults with Dr. Danny Huerta, counselor and Vice President of Parenting of Focus on the Family about the impact of porn and how we can protect our kids. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the live-action Disney remake of The Little Mermaid.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 182: Summer Movie Preview, plus Fast X and What You Need to Know About the Fast & Furious Franchise
    May 18 2023

    Movies—blockbuster movies—are a big part of what summer’s all about. The Plugged In team discusses what’s landing in theaters this summer, and what you can expect from them. Paul Asay then talks with Adam Holz about the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 181: Our Favorite Movie (and TV) Moms, plus The Way
    May 11 2023

    Sometimes pop culture gets things right. With Mother's Day around the corner, the Plugged In team reflects on their favorite movie and TV moms and the impact they've had. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about an older faith-focused film called The Way that's getting a rerelease and renewed attention.

    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/harrypotterandthesorcerersstone/

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    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/

    · Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/bill-cosby-actions-and-accusations/

    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tully-2018/

    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/parenthood/

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    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/us-sweeping-nation/

    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/way/

    · Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/breakfast-club/

    · Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards

    · Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices

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    · Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

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    40 mins
  • Episode 180: What Parents Need to Know About Discord and Twitch. Plus: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
    May 4 2023
    As a parent, you may feel like keeping up with culture is a never-ending marathon—and when it comes to social media and tech trends, it is! The Plugged In team examines the gaming social media platforms Discord and Twitch and gives insight on what you need to know for your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. What is Discord: A Parents GuideTech Trends April 2023 Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tech-tuesday-the-joys-and-potential-strife-of-discord/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-go/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fortnite/ Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-2023/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/toystory/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tronlegacy/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/princess-bride/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gladiator/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/enders-game/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/irobot/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blade-runner-2049/ Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/blade-runner-runs-trouble/ Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/matrix/· Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards· Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices· Plugged In: Tech Guide· Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home
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    46 mins
  • Episode 179: When Yesteryear Offends, plus Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret
    Apr 27 2023

    As our culture becomes more progressive, certain entertainment classics no longer "fit" the current narrative. The Plugged In team looks back at a few movies and television shows--like Gone with the Wind, Friends, and Seinfeld--and how their storylines and content may not have "aged" well. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new preteen movie based on Judy Blume's beloved book Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret.

    • Plugged In Blog: “Piecing Together the Legacy of Friends”
    • Plugged In Blog: “There For Us: Why Friends is Still Culturally Relevant”
    • Plugged In Review: Girlfriends
    • Plugged In Review: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
    • Plugged In Review: Forrest Gump
    • Plugged In Review: Aristocats
    • Plugged In Review: Swiss Family Robinson
    • Plugged In Review: The Mandalorian
    • Plugged In Review: The Lion King
    • Plugged In Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
    • Plugged In Review (book): Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

    • Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
    • Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
    • Plugged In: Tech Guide
    • Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

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    43 mins
  • Episode 178: Learning to Love Reading in a Screen-Based World, plus The Flames of Hope
    Apr 20 2023

    Screens are everywhere today. So how do we encourage our kids to turn away from those attention-grabbers and crack open a good book? The Plugged In team explores ways you can cultivate a love of reading with your child. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about the latest installment of the popular kids’ book series Wings of Fire, titled The Flames of Hope, and what you may need to know before your child reads it.


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    35 mins