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The Plugged In Show

The Plugged In Show

Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.

Recent Episodes

March 14, 2024

Episode 225: Reflecting on the Oscars, plus Dee & Friends in Oz

The Oscars always create newsworthy buzz. The Plugged In team reflects on the illustrious awards show, from expected winners to upsets and surprises. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the new animated kids’ show …
March 7, 2024

Episode 224: The 2024 Plugged In Movie Awards Special

It’s that time of year again—the Plugged In Movie Awards are here! In a spirited conversation, the Plugged In team reveals their votes for Best Movie for Adults, Best Movie for Teens, Best Movie for Kids, and Best Christian …
Feb. 29, 2024

Episode 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune: Part Two

If you pay attention to the music scene, you may have heard that Beyonce has gone country. The Plugged In team chats about this genre shift as well as the 2024 Grammy awards. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about Frank H…
Feb. 22, 2024

Episode 222: Plugged In Movie Award Noms, The Sound of Barbenheimer, and an Interview with Ordinary Angels Director Jon Gunn

The awards season in the entertainment world is upon us! And that means the Plugged In Movie Awards are on the horizon. The Plugged In team looks at some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies from 2023, including Ba…
Feb. 15, 2024

Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Teens, Singles and Married Couples, plus Why Is Plugged In Reviewing Old Movies?

Relationship movies often turn up in early February. The Plugged In team and Lisa Anderson from The Boundless Show look at some of their favorite rom-coms and how they impact us by setting up unrealistic expectations. Adam H…
Feb. 8, 2024

Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines. Plus: Introducing On the Radar

Children’s programming today is very different than it used to be. The Plugged In team discusses the messages and landmines found in television shows, movies, and other media targeting young children. Adam Holz then chats wi…
Feb. 1, 2024

Episode 219: The Finals & the State of Fortnite-like Shooters, plus Gracie Abrams

When it comes to video games, first-person shooters are quite popular. The Plugged In team looks at the game The Finals and the genre as a whole—what players will encounter, what the draw is, and what issues you might want t…
Jan. 25, 2024

Episode 218: Help! I Hate My Kids’ Music Choices! plus Navigating New Threats in the Multiverse

You’ve probably grown up with music in your life…and maybe even as part of your identity. But when you become a parent, you may find your kids’ musical interests far different from yours. The Plugged In team offers some thou…
Jan. 18, 2024

Episode 217: Mean Girls Yesterday and Today: How Bullying Is Changing for Today's Adolescents, plus

Twenty years ago, the movie Mean Girls opened our eyes to "girl world", and now, a new musical version is hitting the big screen. The Plugged In team examines the original and the new as well as the concept of bullying. Adam…
Jan. 11, 2024

Episode 216: How Movies Challenge Our Indifference, plus Sigmund Freud Meets C.S. Lewis

Here at the beginning of the year, blockbusters ride the final crest of holiday glory and little-known Oscar hopefuls and deep-thinking indie movies take center stage. The Plugged In team examines a couple of these films—The…

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