The Plugged In Show

Bob Smithouser, former host of the original Plugged In Podcast and now with Adventures in Odyssey Club, joins Paul Asay and Adam Holz to celebrate the show's farewell. They reminisce about their six-year journey and the impact of discussing films from a Christian perspective. The trio emphasizes the challenges of parenting in a digital age, advocating for open communication and values. They also reflect on the significance of discernment in media choices and share humorous anecdotes from 300 episodes, leaving listeners with heartfelt gratitude and encouragement.

The Plugged In team often receives comments and questions from a variety of people. With The Plugged In Show coming to a close, the team pulls out some of those questions and comments to address them. They then take a look at Focus on the Family’s soon-to-be-released documentary Truth Rising and the power of the documentary genre. Then you’ll hear some of the silly, sometimes embarrassing bloopers from the team!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s helpful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Magic Mike ·       Magic Mike XXL ·       Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 ·       The Neverending Story ·       7 Bears ·       The Summer I Turned Pretty ·       Superman ·       Freaky Friday ·       Freakier Friday ·       Smurfs ·       Wicked: Part 1 ·       The Chosen ·       Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Movie Awards 2025 ·       Americas Pastime: Six Great Movies about Baseball ·       Christian Movie Madness 2025   Truth Rising The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

Discover the exciting world of Bible-based entertainment for kids as experts discuss engaging series like VeggieTales and Adventures in Odyssey. Dive into the new movie Sketch, exploring its emotional depth and family themes. Delight in a humorous skit addressing screen-savvy education for families. Plus, learn how creative expression can heal grief through art. There's also a thoughtful examination of children's horror, balancing fear and fantasy while considering age-appropriateness. It's a captivating listen for parents seeking quality media for their children!

Is Chat GPT making us “dumber”? The Plugged In team looks at a new study from MIT that reveals the impact of Chat GPT. Kennedy Unthank then speaks with Pierre Perifel, the director of the animated movie The Bad Guys and its new sequel and shares what you need to know before you take your family to see it!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Bad Guys ·       The Bad Guys 2 Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 174: ChatGPT: Tech and Trust; Plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 262: Creating with AI – A Parents’ Primer. Plus, ‘Moana 2’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology ·       Your AI Companion Has Its Hand Outstretched. Do You? The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.

The new movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has been leaning hard into the sense of nostalgia. The Plugged In team looks at that movie and reflects on other films that are predicated on nostalgia. They then revisit ChatGPT and some of the latest changes that are making it maybe a little too chatty. And you don’t want to miss another round of Pop Rumble!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In teams great book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Fantastic Four ·       Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer ·       Fantastic Four (2015) ·       The Fantastic Four: First Steps ·       Lilo and Stitch ·       Lilo and Stitch (2025) ·       How to Train Your Dragon ·       How to Train Your Dragon (2025) ·       Mission Impossible (1996) ·       Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (2025) ·       Sinners ·       Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ·       Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ·       Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ·       Karate Kid: Legends ·       Star Wars: The Phantom Menace ·       Star Wars: Attack of the Clones ·       Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith ·       WALL-E Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 174: ChatGPT: Tech and Trust; Plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 262: Creating with AI – A Parents’ Primer. Plus, ‘Moana 2’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology ·       Your AI Companion Has Its Hand Outstretched. Do You? Option Ultrasound Program The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Social media influencers are shaping the way the broader culture thinks about Jesus—in both good ways and some that might seem a bit questionable. The Plugged In team looks at the TikTok trend “Jesus Glow” and how it may impact your family. Paul Asay then joins in to talk about the enduring appeal of The Smurfs  and the latest reboot of the franchise.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Smurfs ·       The Smurfs 2 ·       The Smurfs: The Lost Village ·       Smurfs ·       YouTube Reviews   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Bob Hoose, a gaming expert at Plugged In, and Brett Eccleberry, a team member, dive into the enduring legacy of Superman as a symbol of integrity and moral clarity. They discuss the character's complex villains and the storytelling challenges posed by modern narratives. The conversation shifts to Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2, sharing nostalgic memories and new gameplay features. The duo also teases an exciting announcement about a family-oriented guide to managing technology and entertainment.

The Jurassic World: Rebirth film is coming out. Does it look dino-riffic? The Plugged In team looks at the newest installment and the franchise as a whole, letting you in on what you need to know. The team then discusses online phishing scams and how you can be vigilant to protect your and your family.   Connect with us!   www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Jurassic World: Rebirth ·       Jurassic World: Dominion ·       Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ·       Jurassic World ·       Jurassic Park III ·       The Lost World: Jurassic Park ·       Jurassic Park ·       Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous ·       The Beekeeper   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       On the Radar: Social Media Phishing Gender Gap with Teens and Tiktok Amber Alerts   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We are seeing an increase in Gen-Zers seeking more answers to their faith questions. The Plugged In team explores this phenomenon and how technology and social media may be contributing to it. The team then reflects on Christopher Nolan’s 20-year old movie Batman Begins and the influence its had on superhero movies.   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In teams terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Redeemed Zoomer ·       Batman Begins ·       The Dark Knight   Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       Building Faith Online: A Conversation with Redeemed Zoomer   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nudity is often seen in paintings and certain movies and television shows. The Plugged In team discusses the artistic (and gratuitous) use of nudity and offers thoughts on how your family can navigate that. Paul Asay then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new Pixar movie Elio. You’ll also hear some fun dad jokes!   Nudity is often seen in paintings and certain movies and television shows. The Plugged In team discusses the artistic (and gratuitous) use of nudity and offers thoughts on how your family can navigate that. Paul Asay then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new Pixar movie Elio. You’ll also hear some fun dad jokes!   Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s outstanding book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Up ·       Cars ·       Cars 2 ·       Cars 3 ·       Inside Out ·       Inside Out 2 ·       Elio   The Plugged In Tech Guide   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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.