Is THIS For Kids?

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 parents. We’ll explore the timeless tale of Wendy Darl...

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 — and delve into the intense search le...

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 old question — Is THIS For Kids?

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 from our experience as parents — and dig deep into t...

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 experience as parents — and reflect on the retro...

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 providing our commentary from our experience as p...

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 humor, of course! We’re going to explore wh...

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 series’ at-times adult-oriented themes are tru...

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 whether the series’ at-times adult-oriente...

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 appropriate for young audiences and discuss how parents mi...

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 truly appropriate for young audiences and discuss how...

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 appropriate for young audiences and discu...

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 (@BeardedBlevins) & Katie (@MrsRuvi) peel back the layers of...

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 kids — and, ultimately, whether it’s even worth a...

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 for the kids in your life. Tune in as we break dow...

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, peeling back the layers of its ri...

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 critics. We've got one goal with this episode: to...

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, discussing how they foster creativity, probl...

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 game's ratings, violence le...

“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 perspective on what’s appropriate for who (and have a...

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 franchise in the context of discussions on its...

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 (@MrsRuvi) as we explore the remainder of this franc...

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 on its rating, content warnings, and what age...

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 ask: Is Bluey a treasure trove of life lessons t...

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 discussions on its rating, content warnings,...