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In this episode, we're venturing into the epic saga of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of this 2024 science fiction adventure while providing commentary from ou…

In this episode, we're exploring the whimsical world of 'IF' — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your (kids’) watchlist! Join us as hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of this 2024 fantasy comedy while providing commentary from our experience as parents. We’ll dive i…

In this episode, we're diving into the iconic teen drama 'The O.C.' — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist!Join us as hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of this beloved series while providing commentary from our experience as parents. We’ll explore the l…

In this episode, we're diving into the inspiring sports drama 'Friday Night Lights' — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist! Join us as hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of this 2004 classic while providing our commentary from our experience as parents. …

Hey Parents — it’s about time we talk about the ‘Twilight’ series!In this episode, we answer the hard questions, like; “Who let Jon read ‘Twilight’ in college?”, “Is there more to the state of Washington than Seattle?”, and, most importantly, “Is THIS For Kids?”‘Twilight’ is a book and film series that took the world by storm in the mid-2000’s. Man…

In this episode, we're soaring into the magical world of Disney’s 1953 Classic, 'Peter Pan' — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist!Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of this flick while providing our commentary from our experience as paren…

In this episode, we're diving deep into the gripping historical drama 'MANHUNT’ — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist for the weekend! Join us as hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the series while providing commentary from our experience as parents …

Travel with us through ‘Davey and Jonesie’s Locker’ where two high-school girls discover new worlds and, subsequently, new problems. This is a fun & quirky show about discovery — But should this make it on your summer watch list for kids? Join Jon (@BeardedBlevins) and Katie (@MrsRuvi) as they break down this show and reveal the answer to the age o…

In this episode, we're ushering in the end of the week with the a fresh review of Netflix’s ‘DAMSEL’ — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist for this weekend!Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the movie while providing our commentary fro…

In this episode, we're opening a brand-new week with the American classic ‘Ghostbusters’ — and we’re here to give you our assessment to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist for the weekend! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the movie while providing our commentary from our experi…

In this episode, we're here to remind you that the week is almost over — and give you our assessment on one of the most popular movies of the past few years, ‘DUNE’, to help you decide if it should be on your watchlist for the weekend! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the movie while providi…

In this episode, we're here to help cure your Monday Blues with our breakdown on one of the most popular movies of the year, ‘KUNG FU PANDA 4’! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the movie while providing our commentary from our experience as parents — with a healthy dose of Jack Black-style h…

In this episode, we're here to welcome you to the weekend as we complete a week-long deep dive into the world of Cable TV Sitcoms with “FRIENDS”! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the series while providing our commentary from our experience as parents. We’re going to explore whether the seri…

In this episode, we're here to help you get through the mid-week blues as we continue a week-long deep dive into the world of Cable TV Sitcoms with “The Office”! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the series while providing our commentary from our experience as parents. We’re going to explore …

In this episode, we're opening a week-long deep dive into the world of Cable TV Sitcoms with “Suits”!Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the series while providing our commentary from our experience as parents.We’re going to explore whether the series’ adult-oriented themes are truly appropriat…

In this episode, we're closing out our week-long deep dive into the world of Netflix Originals with “Ginny & Georgia”!Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the series — and, all we can say is, prepare to be shocked! We’re going to explore whether the series’ portrayal of coming-of-age themes trul…

In this episode, we're continuing our deep dive into the wonderful (but at other times, terrible) world of Netflix Originals with “The Kissing Booth”! Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of the story little by little. We’re going to explore whether the movie’s portrayal of teenage romance is truly…

In this episode, we're diving into the world of “Orion and the Dark," the Netflix Original film adaptation of the children's book of the same name.It's a movie that is supposed to be steeped in broad themes of facing fears and discovering bravery. But here's the big question: is it really suitable for kids? Join us as our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBl…

In today’s episode, we're unpacking Disney’s 1995 movie "Heavyweights." Our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) are here to help you figure out if it’s really okay for the young viewers in your life. Throughout this episode, we’ll share our perspective on how parents might deal with some of the trickier parts of the movie with their…

In this episode, we really dig into the 1993 classic "Free Willy" to figure out if it's truly kid-friendly.Our hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) delve into how the movie depicts family relationships, the ideals of freedom, and the weight of responsibility, and close with their perspective on whether it’s ultimately a good choice f…

Following up on our previous Anime release earlier this week on “Is THIS For Kids?,” we're taking a magical trip right into the heart of Hayao Miyazaki's ‘Howl's Moving Castle’. For parents who’ve ever wondered if this classic is a fit for the little ones, we’ve got you covered! We're exploring every nook and cranny of this flick’s enchanted walls,…

On this episode of “Is THIS For Kids”, we're peeling back the layers of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," a film that's potentially as bewitching as it is complex. It's a movie praised to the skies for its (at least, at the time) eye-popping animation and deep storytelling. Since its release, it has stirred up quite a conversation among parents and…

In this RePlay episode of “Is THIS For Kids?”, we venture deep into the virtual world of ROBLOX to answer the burning question: is this game really meant for kids? Join Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) and Katie (@MrsRuvi) as they explore the multifaceted aspects of this wildly popular game. We'll uncover the educational potential of Minecraft and Roblox…

In this ITFK? RePlay episode, we delve into the (sometimes) controversial world of video games and parental concerns by addressing the question: "Is the ‘Call of Duty’ Video Game Series Really For Kids?" Join us as we navigate the intense landscape of the 'Call of Duty' series, exploring its content, themes, and age-appropriateness. We discuss the …

“The answer may surprise you…” Welcome to a #TBT release of our debut episode! As a reminder to our longtime viewers and listeners — thank you, by the way! — as well as first-timers, here on the ‘Is THIS For Kids?’ Podcast, we break into Movies, TV, Games, and the rest of the many ways our families enjoy content both new and old, and offer our pers…

In this episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we explore another fantastical universe of storytelling: ‘The Lord Of The Rings’! As always, we’re here to help parents assess the series’ appropriateness for their children — as well as any younger viewers in your life. Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we explore this f…

In this episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we once again find ourselves in the immediate presence of ‘Platform 9 3/4’ — that is, in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! We’re here to help parents assess its appropriateness for their children, as well as any younger viewers in your life. Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRu…

In this episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we find ourselves immersed in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in order to help parents assess its appropriateness for their children, as well as any younger viewers in your life. Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we explore this franchise in the context of discussions…

In this #TBT episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we journey back in time — and deep into — the popular shows ‘SpongeBob’ & ‘Bluey’ to help parents assess their appropriateness for the kids in their life.At over 1.4 billion minutes viewed a week, Bluey is one of the most in-demand kids shows. With millions of kids watching it is important to…

In this episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we journey deep into the new and popular Disney+ Series, “Percy Jackson & The Olympians”, to help parents assess its appropriateness for their children, as well as younger viewers in general. Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we explore this franchise in the context of di…

In this episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we dive deep into the popular Netflix film "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" to help parents assess its appropriateness for younger viewers. Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we explore the themes of love, relationships, and personal growth presented in the film, alongs…

In today’s episode of ‘Is THIS For Kids?’, we’re breaking down the recently released version of "Mean Girls" Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we explore the movie's portrayal of adolescence and the challenges of growing up.Whether you're wondering about the movie's rating, thematic elements, or how it compares to the orig…

In this ‘home-run’ episode of the “Is THIS For Kids?” Podcast, we dive into ‘The Sandlot’, and help you assess if it’s actually appropriate for your kids’ media diet. Join us as we explore the beloved 1993 coming-of-age baseball film that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. We'll break down the film's themes, language, and scenes to p…

In today’s episode of ‘Is THIS For Kids?’, we’re breaking down the recently released film adaptation of Judy Blume's iconic novel, "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." As the book has been a well-known title for quite some time now, the movie's debut has sparked curiosity and concern among parents regarding its actual suitability for children. W…

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the heart of the much-talked-about film, "The Boys In The Boat" As the movie “rows into” cinemas worldwide, a swirling question hangs in the air: Is "The Boys In The Boat" okay for kids? Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we dissect the themes, imagery, and mess…

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the heart of the much-talked-about film, "The Color Purple" As the movie makes its run in cinemas worldwide, a larger question hangs in the air: Is "The Color Purple" okay for kids? Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we dissect the themes, imagery, and messages …

In this enlightening episode of our parenting podcast, we dive deep into the heart of the much-talked-about animated film, "Migration." As the movie “flies into” cinemas worldwide, a buzzing question hangs in the air: Is "Migration" truly meant for kids? Join hosts Jon (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we dissect the themes, imagery, and mess…

In this installment of the "Is THIS For Kids?" Podcast, we delve into the depths of the much-anticipated movie, "Aqua-Man and the Lost Kingdom," to answer the burning question on every parent's mind: Is it really suitable for children? Hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) and Katie (@MrsRuvi) navigate through the movie's themes, visuals, and content to…

Join us as we conclude our journey through the enchanting world of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and explore whether Johnny Depp’s 2005 blockbuster, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," is truly intended for kids. Hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) discuss some of the dark undertones and themes, moral lessons, and balance it out …

In this episode, we delve further into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka and his Chocolate Factory to unravel a literally age-old question – is this classic film truly meant for kids? Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we explore the underlying themes, parenting lessons, and the magical allure of Willy Wonka's OG chocolate…

Join us in this sweet and insightful episode as we unwrap the ‘delectable’ world of the new Wonka movie, and explore whether it's truly meant for kids. From the whimsical factory to the eccentric chocolatier himself, we delve into the magic and mystery of the latest Wonka iteration. Hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) discuss the ag…

In this episode, we navigate our way through the world of DudePerfect, exploring the viral stunts, trick shots, and entertainment they offer. Join hosts Jonathan (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) as we discuss whether DudePerfect is genuinely meant for kids, examining the content, values, and potential impact on young audiences. Strap in for a t…