Podcast
Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.
- Episodes
- 1,859
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 1 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 19 hours ago
Episodes
1,859 episodes, newest first
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Pop Culture Remix Review: Gears of War E Day
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From its high-res flesh-tearing to its profane spew, ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ definitely earns its capital-M rating.
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Movie Review: KPop Demon Hunters
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells an intrinsically spiritual story, but its true message is about exposing sins and flaws in order to heal and grow.
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Movie Review: Sight and Sound Presents: Joshua Live!
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The new movie Joshua Live!, now in theaters, is the latest biblical epic from Sight & Sound Theaters. It retells the story of Joshua. But probably not in a way you’ve ever seen before.
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TV Review: Pokemon the Series: The Beginning
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Ash Ketchum begins his journey of becoming a Pokémon master. Pokémon battles are frequent, yet permanent injury is seemingly nonexistent.
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Screen in Your Pocket: Can AI Replace Real Friends?
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Does familiarity breed contempt? In the case of artificial intelligence, that seems to be true.
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Pop Culture Remix Review: Lost Weekend
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Phoebe Bridgers dwells on death and loss while unsuccessfully searching for a salve from the pain.
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DVD Review: Brink of War
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While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find the film investing.
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Movie Review: Wildwood
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While Laika Entertainment’s ‘Wildwood’ is beautiful, powerful and poignant, parents will find plenty of reasons to avoid this fantasy forest, too.
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TV Review: Over the Garden Wall
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Balancing the warm feeling of a fall cider with chilly spookiness and humor, ‘Over the Garden Wall’ is a niche autumn tradition for some. But for kids, this miniseries has some skeletons in the closet.
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Screen in Your Pocket: AI Podcasts for Kids
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Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together.
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Pop Culture Remix Review: Happy Caravan
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The Happy Caravan’ is a wholesome channel with Christian themes, but it raises questions about how much is too much to share online.
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DVD Review: Masters of the Universe
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‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives.
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Movie Review: Sense and Sensibility
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The 2026 release of Sense and Sensibility delivers a new take on Jane Austen’s iconic story of love and sisterhood. Will this Daisy Edgar-Jones version of the classic tale reach the heights you’re hoping for? Check out the Plugged In review. We always keep your sensibilities in mind.
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TV Review: My Brilliant Career
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Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ is the tale of yet another Victorian-era young woman being forced to marry—and yet another young-adult series oversaturated with sexual content.
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Screen in Your Pocket: Soft Socializing
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In a world of dating apps and digital connection, Gen Z is pushing back with what’s being called ‘soft socializing.’
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DVD Review: Matchbox the Movie
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Matchbox the Movie leans into the over-the-top fun of Mattel Matchbox cars for its stunt-filled action. Will this spy movie live up to your childhood plastic-track memories? Plugged In has the review slotted and ready to roll.
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TV Review: LEGO Mandalorian
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LEGOStarWars:TheMandalorian brings Mando and his ward, Grogu, into the famed Star Wars Cantina. Does this show, restructured in bricks and tiles, make the Mando action more kid-friendly? Plugged In has the plastic brick review you need. Snap to it.
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Screen in your Pocket- Australia Hates AI Music
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In response to the growth of AI in creative endeavors, the Australian Recording Industry Association banned all songs from music charts that aren’t “substantially human-made.” What should you tell your kids about the use of AI and the growing list of new AI rules? Check out Plugged In for information and solid talking points on the topic.
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Pop Culture Remix Review: Star Wars Zero Company
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StarWars:ZeroCompany places its XCOM-like, tactical RPG action in a Star Wars setting. But is this new game family-friendly fun or a lot of messy trigger-pulling? Plugged In has the review (and a few droids) that you’re looking for.
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DVD Review: Moana (Live action)
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Disney released a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation #Moana. But should you answer this movie’s Ocean call? Plugged In has all the Polynesian island and tattooed demigod details to help you decide. You’re Welcome!
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