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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.

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Latest Episodes:

Episode 247: Understanding the Allure of Bad Content, plus My Penguin Friend Aug 15, 2024

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Sometimes, racy and non-family-friendly content lurks in entertainment that might look like kids’ programming. The Plugged In team discusses two streaming animated shows—Exploding Kittens and Sausage Party: Foodtopia and what you need to know to protect your family, especially teens. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new movie My Penguin Friend.

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· In a Violent Nature

· Battlefield Earth

· Exploding Kittens

· Sausage Party

· Sausage Party: Foodtopia

· Deadpool and Wolverine

· My Penguin Friend

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 246: Do Old Movies Still Matter? Plus: Spotify Goes Social Aug 08, 2024

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Do old movies hold up in our fast-paced culture? The Plugged In team looks back at three black-and-white movies they've recently reviewed - To Kill a Mockingbird, The Many who Shot Liberty Valance, and Seven Samurai. You might be surprised what messages your family can take away from these older films! Paul Asay then speak with Emily Tsiao about Spotify's move into a social media set-up.

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· To Kill a Mockingbird

· The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

· Seven Samurai

· Batman: Arkham Asylum

· Batman: Arkham City

· Batman: Arkham Knight

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· On the Radar

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Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes Aug 01, 2024

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Research shows screens contribute powerfully to the anxiety kids experience. The Plugged In team looks at the book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and the impact of screens on the mental health of our children. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about Adventures in Odyssey and its 1000 episodes!

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· Adventures in Odyssey

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Episode 244: Plugged In Dives into the Summer Olympics, plus “Deadpool & Wolverine” Jul 25, 2024

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The Summer Olympics are about to start! The Plugged In team reflects on the draw of these games, highlights a few content concerns, and encourages you to look at the Olympics with a different perspective. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the latest anticipated action flick, Deadpool and Wolverine.

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https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2016/

https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-2/

https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/once-upon-a-deadpool-2018/

https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/deadpool/

https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-and-wolverine-2024/

Check out the Plugged In blog:

https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/is-a-pg-13-deadpool-movie-a-good-thing/

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Episode 243: What Are Dark Patterns? plus: A Conversation with Sing Sing Director Greg Kwedar Jul 18, 2024

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Our world is full of things we should know about, but maybe we don’t. The Plugged In team examines dark patterns online—deceptive practices and tactics that get you to sign up for things you don’t want or spend more money than you intend to. They’ll encourage you to keep your eyes open so you can protect your family. Then Paul Asay talks with Greg Kwedar, the director of the new movie Sing Sing.

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· Star Wars: Hunters

Check out Kennedy’s blog post:

· Identifying Dark Patterns and Protecting Your Kids Against Them

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Episode 242: A Conversation With Arlene Pellicane, plus Luke Combs ‘Fathers and Sons’ Jul 11, 2024

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Raising kids in our world today can feel pretty challenging, especially when it comes to how we navigate the minefields of screens and entertainment. Adam Holz, director for the Plugged In team, speaks with mom and author Arlene Pellicane about her book Screen Kids. The team then looks at Luke Combs’ latest album Father and Sons.

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· Luke Combs: Fathers and Sons

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Episode 241: Despicable Me 4 and Illumination, plus Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Jul 04, 2024

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The long-awaited follow-up to the Despicable Me films has finally arrived! The Plugged In team reveals all you need to know about Gru and his antics before your family heads to the theater. They also look at the Illumination franchise and those adorable Minions. Paul Asay and Adam Holz then discuss the new Christian movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.

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The Secret Life of Pets

Seuss’ The Grinch

Super Mario Bros. Movie

How to Train Your Dragon

Road to El Dorado

Road to Perdition

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 3

Despicable Me 4

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

Sound of Freedom

Kubo and the Two Strings

Ready Player One

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World, Plus a Conversation with Andrew Erwin Jun 27, 2024

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Social media and other online platforms seem harmless, but there are some real dangers out there. The Plugged In team reflects on a new Wall Street Journal article that reveals the unsettling fact that most online influencers are teenage girls while their audiences are primarily adult men. You’ll be encouraged to better protect your kids online. Adam Holz then speaks with Christian filmmaker Andrew Erwin.

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Facing the Giants

I Can Only Imagine

The Jesus Music

American Underdog

Jesus Revolution

Ordinary Angels

Reference article:

Wall Street Journal: The Influencer is a Young Teenage Girl. The Audience is 92% Adult Men.

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The Plugged In Show Episode 238: 'The Acolyte' and the Theology of Star Wars. Plus, an Interview With Judas & John of 'The Chosen'

Parental Controls

The Plugged In Show Episode 110: American Underdog & the Enduring Appeal of Football Movies

What Makes a Movie "Christian" Anyway?

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 239: A Look at Inside Out 2, plus Screens and Our Brains Jun 20, 2024

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Pixar’s beloved Inside Out characters have returned to theaters, bringing along some new ones. The Plugged In team examines the new sequel and shares everything you need to know before you take your family to see it. Adam Holz and Paul Asay then talk with Dr. Daniel Huerta, Focus on the Family’s Vice President of Parenting, about how screens impact the brain.

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Practice Makes Parent

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The Mandalorian

Check out the Plugged In Blog:

The Theology of Star Wars

The Chosen is Coming to the CW…Should We Rejoice?

An Interview with Dallas Jenkins, Creator of the Chosen

Plugged In Goes on Set with The Chosen

The Plugged In Show Episode 54: The Chosen and the State of Streaming Christian Content

The Plugged In Show Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 238: Star Wars: The Acolyte and the Theology of Star Wars, plus An Interview with Judas and John from The Chosen Jun 13, 2024

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With the release of Disney+’s new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, the beloved saga is once more in the news. The Plugged In team examines the show and the franchise, including the more spiritual aspects of the Force. Adam Holz then interviews Luke Dimyan and George H. Xanthis who portray Judas and John in The Chosen.

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Read the full review:

The Mandalorian

Check out the Plugged In Blog:

The Theology of Star Wars

The Chosen is Coming to the CW…Should We Rejoice?

An Interview with Dallas Jenkins, Creator of the Chosen

Plugged In Goes on Set with The Chosen

The Plugged In Show Episode 54: The Chosen and the State of Streaming Christian Content

The Plugged In Show Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide

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