The Plugged In Show

By Focus on the Family

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 Focu

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September 28, 2023 Episode 201: Digital Detox Interview with Molly DeFrank, plus Ahsoka
Sometimes you just need to step back and take a break from screens. Adam Holz, director of the Plugged In team, talks with author and mom Molly DeFrank about how her family took a two-week digital detox and what they learned in that time. Adam Holz then joins Paul to chat about the new DIsney+ Star Wars series Ahsoka.

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·      Ahsoka

·      Andor

·      Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

·      Star Wars: The Clone Wars

·      The Mandalorian

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46min
September 21, 2023 Episode 200: The Influence of Podcasts and a Plugged In Show Retrospective
It's our 200th episode! To celebrate, the Plugged In team discusses the popularity of podcasts and why they can have such a strong impact on us. We then have a little fun, sharing some of our favorite bloopers and outtakes.

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Critical Role

Only Murders in the Building

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26min
September 14, 2023 Episode 199: Social Media's Role in Cultural Polarization, plus The Bells of St. Mary's.
Social scientists are looking at social media as a potential accelerant for political and social polarization. The Plugged In team looks at a new study on this phenomenon and how social media can actually divide us instead of bring us together. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about a beloved classic movie, The Bells of St. Mary’s.

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Bells of St. Mary’s

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Plugged In Blog Post: These Five Books Tell Us About the Power and Perils of Technology

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44min
September 07, 2023 Episode 198: Baldur’s Gate 3 and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Bad Idea, Right?”
If you have gamers in the house, you may have heard them talking about the new fantasy role playing video game, Baldur’s Gate 3. The Plugged In team examines this game and reveals all you need to know before your family decides to play it. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Olivia Rodrigo's newest release, "Bad Idea, Right?" and her evolution from Disney Channel star to reckless, vulgar recording artist.

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·        Mass Effect

·        Baldur’s Gate 3

·        Olivia Rodrigo’s Bad Idea, Right?

·        Super Mario Bros Movie

·        Silent Hill

·        Tetris

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41min
August 31, 2023 Episode 197: Surface Messages and Deeper Meaning, plus Plugged In Talks to Actress Leigh-Allyn Baker
When we engage with entertainment—movies, TV, music—there may be deeper, not-so-obvious messages. The Plugged In team looks at the critical distinction between surface-level content and subtext. Emily Tsiao then speaks with actress Leigh-Allyn Baker about faith and her latest movie Into the Spotlight.

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·        Barbie

·        Talk to Me

·        Spiderman 2

·        The Perfect Storm

·        His Only Son 2023

·        Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

·        Show Dogs

·        Good Luck Charlie

·        Into the Spotlight

·        Game of Thrones

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46min
August 24, 2023 Episode 196: How Pop Culture, Entertainment, and Technology Are Shaping Girls Growing Up Today, plus
Between magazines, popular entertainment, and social media, girls today receive a mixed bag of cultural messages on body image, behavioral expectations, and their place in the world. The Plugged In team examines those messages and offers steps for parents to speak truth into their daughters’ lives. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the newest fantasy video game Final Fantasy XVI.

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·      Game of Thrones

·      The Witcher

·      Legally Blonde

·      Star Wars: The Force Awakens

·      Final Fantasy XVI

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48min
August 17, 2023 Episode 195: A Look at This Year's Christian Movies, plus Transformers: Earthspark
This year, we’ve seen two faith-based films outperform some Hollywood heavyweights. The Plugged In team examines Jesus Revolution and Sound of Freedom and why they have been so popular with movie-going audiences. Paul Asay then speaks with Kristin Smith about the new Paramount+ animated series, Transformers: Earthspark.

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·      Jesus Revolution

·      Sound of Freedom

·      God’s Not Dead

·      Fireproof

·      Noah

·      Exodus: Gods and Kings

·      Passion of the Christ

·      The Chosen

·      Nefarious

·      The Mission

·      Silence

·      The Exorcism of Emily Rose

·      Transformers: Earthspark

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Plugged In Blog: What Makes a Christian Movie Christian?

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33min
August 10, 2023 Episode 194: We Need to Talk About Taylor Swift. Plus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour just wrapped up its North American run. The Plugged In team talks about her influence and how you can help our kids navigate her version of the world. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

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·      Taylor Swift

·      Midnights 3am Edition

·      Speak Now

·      Speak Now Taylor’s Version

·      Lover

·      Evermore

·      Fearless

·      Fearless Taylor’s Version

·      Folklore

·      1989

·      Reputation

·      Red

·      Reputation Stadium Tour

·      Miss Americana

·      Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

·      Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse

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41min
August 03, 2023 Episode 193: A Conversation with The Hiding Place's Producer Pete Peterson, plus the Movie Theatre Camp
Although many film remakes seem unnecessary, some stories deserve to be told more than once. Paul Asay chats with Pete Peterson, the producer of a new version of Corrie Ten Boom's powerful story, The Hiding Place. The Plugged In team then looks at the new movie Theatre Camp.

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·      The Hiding Place

·      Theater Camp

·      Les Miserables

·      Phantom of the Opera

·      The Greatest Showman

·      Annie

·      Glee

·      Into the Woods

·      Mary Poppins Returns

·      Mamma Mia

·      Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

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40min
July 27, 2023 Episode 192: A Look at the Summer Blockbuster Movies—Haunted Mansion, Barbie, and Oppenheimer
The big summer blockbusters are rolling out, and your family is ready to trot off to the cinema! The Plugged In team examines the new movies Haunted Mansion, Barbie, and Oppenheimer and equips you with all you need to know about the content and related concerns.

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·      Sound of Freedom

·      Haunted Mansion

·      Barbie

·      Oppenheimer

·      Inception

·      Manifest

·      Dunkirk

·      The Prestige

·      The Dark Knight

·      Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

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42min

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