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The Plugged In Show

Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for a light-hearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focu... Read more

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Episode 138: The Summer I Turned Pretty: Jenny Han’s YA Empire, Plus Where the Crawdads Sing

Episode 138: The Summer I Turned Pretty: Jenny Han’s YA Empire, Plus Where the Crawdads Sing

Jenny Han is cranking out young adult romance that instantly becomes streaming TV hits. The Plugged In team examines Han... Read more

14 Jul 2022

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Episode 137.5: The GentleMinion Phenomenon

Episode 137.5: The GentleMinion Phenomenon

A new TikTok challenge is erupting--and interrupting--in theaters across the country. On this bonus episode, Adam Holz a... Read more

13 Jul 2022

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Episode 137: The Fun and Fumble of Fantasy Sports and The Rise of Gru and Thor: Love and Thunder

Episode 137: The Fun and Fumble of Fantasy Sports and The Rise of Gru and Thor: Love and Thunder

Fantasy sports started out as a fun way to imagine what it might be like to run your own team, but it’s become a hobby t... Read more

7 Jul 2022

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Episode 136: The Never-Ending Scroll & Elvis

Episode 136: The Never-Ending Scroll & Elvis

We've all been there...spending hours online when we've intended to jump on, get the info we needed, and then to get bac... Read more

30 Jun 2022

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Episode 135: Virtual Babies and Lightyear

Episode 135: Virtual Babies and Lightyear

Believe it or not, tech companies are talking about the idea of virtual babies. The Plugged In team explores the impact ... Read more

23 Jun 2022

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Episode 134: Interview with an Influencer & Jurassic World: Dominion

Episode 134: Interview with an Influencer & Jurassic World: Dominion

Your child wants to be an influencer. What does that mean? And what do they--and you--need to know? The Plugged In team ... Read more

16 Jun 2022

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Episode 133: Navigate or Avoid? How Do We Decide? Plus: Ms. Marvel

Episode 133: Navigate or Avoid? How Do We Decide? Plus: Ms. Marvel

You may have noticed that The Plugged In team sometimes says you and your family can navigate content, while others migh... Read more

9 Jun 2022

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Episode 132: A Look at Obi-Wan Kenobi and Stranger Things 4

Episode 132: A Look at Obi-Wan Kenobi and Stranger Things 4

Two of the biggest TV shows of the year recently hit streaming services--Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+) and Stranger Things Se... Read more

2 Jun 2022

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Episode 131: I Kissed Disney+ Goodbye: Alternatives to Mainstream Streaming Services. Plus: LEGO Sta

Episode 131: I Kissed Disney+ Goodbye: Alternatives to Mainstream Streaming Services. Plus: LEGO Sta

With all the streaming services available, you may be wondering what is best for your family. The Plugged In team examin... Read more

26 May 2022

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Episode 130: Adult Animated Shows & Your Family, Plus: Top Gun: Maverick

Episode 130: Adult Animated Shows & Your Family, Plus: Top Gun: Maverick

You may have noticed that animated cartoons are not just for kids anymore! The Plugged In team discusses "adult" cartoon... Read more

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