Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Beyonce event in Los Angeles and Tik Tok facing legislation in the US. Next, Game Bits with Guerilla Games confirming Horizon co-op, Death Stranding movie, and Spider-Man 2 for Fall 2023. Later, Pokemon is set to retire Ash Ketchum and more titles get removed from HBO MAX. We wrap it all up with Henry Cavil news and the 25 films announced for the National Film Registry. We also have thoughts on High on Life, Fortnite Chapter 4, ...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 380
Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the important news stories of the past year and then we will choose a story of the year. On top of that we have our top 5 lists of video games we played this year all culminating to our game of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 377
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie going on tour next year and Celine Dion being diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. Next, we have all the winners from the Video Game Awards and the FTC will sue to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Later, Dark Tower will be getting a tv series and HBO MAX will once again be available to Amazon Prime Video Channel customers. We wrap it all up with the National Board of...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 378
Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the important news stories of the past year and then we will choose a story of the year. On top of that we have our top 5 lists of albums we listened to this year all culminating to our album of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 376
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the top streamed songs of 2022 from Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Next, a brief update from Microsoft vs FCC and Pokemon got a new update on December 1st. Later, there's a new streaming king on the board and the 2023 Oscars will televise all categories. We wrap it all up with 2023 movie trailers and Legendary Entertainment striking a deal with Sony. We also have thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special and Glas...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 375
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the return of J-Lo and some big winners at the AMAs. Next, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet sell like hotcakes and the FTC is prepping to sue over Microsoft's impending takeover of Activision. Later, a class action lawsuit is brewing against Google and Eurovision changes some key rules. We wrap it all up with a CEO shakeup at Disney and the Independent Spirit awards. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Elton John at Dodger St...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 374
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ticketmaster in trouble for handling Taylor Swift presale and Grammy nominees were announced. Next, Yuji Naka of the Sonic team has been arrested and Volition will soon become a part of Gearbox. Later, Ellen Pompeo finally says goodbye to Grey's Anatomy after 19 seasons and Amazon moves forward with a Marvel/Sony series. We wrap it all up with Fantastic Beasts in trouble and the Bits with Cailee Spaney, Bradley Cooper, and Walte...
Nov 19, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 373
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Alanis Morrissette dropping out suddenly of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and Christina Aguilera getting a documentary from director Ting Poo. Next, video game bits with Control 2 confirmed to be in development, Nintendo establishing a joint venture with mobile company DeNA, and some best-selling games news. Later, Chris Rock will test out a new live streaming technology for Netflix and Oscars choose Jimmy Kimmel as it...
Nov 12, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 372
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Taylor Swift dominating the Billboard Hot 100 and Drake v Megan Thee Stallion lyrical beef. Next, Marvel Snap will be getting pvp later this year and PlayStation VR2 gets a price point for next years release. Later, lots of casting news and Hallmark Channel gets added to Peacock. We wrap it all up with TOHO announcing a new Godzilla movie in the works and MGM launches a clip locator tool. We also have thoughts on Big Mouth, Bloc...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 371
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Rihanna releasing new music and Alan Jackson receiving the lifetime achievement award for CMAs. Next, PS5 Sales numbers are in and Rocksteady co-founders are leaving the studio. Later, Curtis Jackson sets up shop at Peacock and Doctor Who moves to Disney+. We wrap it all up with DC Films new executives and Venom 3 finds its director. We also have thoughts on House of the Dragon, Tales of the Jedi, and Meet Cute. All this and mor...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 370
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with BTS signing up for mandatory military service and Taylor Swift Midnights album is already setting records. Next, PlatinumGames has publicly stated its support for Bayonetta's new voice actor and Silent Hill 2 remake is made official by Konami. Later, G4TV is once again shutting down and Rooster Teeth came under fire from a former employee who said she was mistreated during her time at the company. We wrap it all up with the exit...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 369
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Blink-182 returning with Mark Hoppus and Nicki Minaj protesting the Grammys. Next, Blizzard provides launch numbers for Overwatch 2 and Volition provides the first major update for Saints Row. Later, Netflix with Ads is coming in November and Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice. We wrap it all up with the Marvel Shuffle and The Naked Gun reboot with Akiva Schaffer and Liam Neeson. We also have thoughts on The 1975, She-Hulk, The ...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 368
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Beyonce using interpolation and Taylor Swift will have Lana Del Rey on her upcoming album. Next, a new Pokemon trailer revealed more about the new Terrastalizing mechanic and Blizzard apologizes for Overwatch 2 rocky launch. Later, Bento Box Entertainment joins the Animation Guild and Frasier is coming to Paramount+. We wrap it all up with a settlement reached on the shooting of Rust and WGA won a lawsuit to allow for writers to...
Oct 08, 2022•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 367
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ed Sheeran going to trail from a 2018 lawsuit and new Paramore is on it's way [Spoiler: it's good]. Next, Google Stadia is shutting down in January and PlayStation Stars reward points go live next week. Later, Trevor Noah is planning on leaving The Daily Show after seven years and Alec Berg signs a deal with ABC Signature Studios. We wrap it all up with Deepfake AI and announcements on movies coming in the next year. We also hav...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 366
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Music Bits from the American Music Fairness Act, Country feuds, and Taylor Swift bingo. Next, we finally discuss the GTA VI hack and Nvidia announces the latest generation of graphics cards. Later, the Golden Globes will be returning to NBC next year and the first 3 weeks of SNL hosts and musical guests have been announced. We wrap it all up with a new animation division under Illumination and Jon Hamm bets on himself with 'Conf...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 365
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Cardi B accepting a plea deal regarding the 2018 strip club incident and Stagecoach 2023 lineup is announced. Next, gaming avalanche of news from PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Forward. Later, we have Emmy winners and SNL cast is set for the upcoming 48th season. We wrap it all up with Marvel and Star Wars announcements from D23 and Sony announces its new film schedule for next year. We also have thought...
Sep 17, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 364
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Lewis Capaldi revealing his Tourette syndrome diagnosis and Harry Styles vs Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival. Next, it's game bits with a new Marvel game set in WWII, Marcus Lehto leading the new team for Battlefield, and Tencent purchases 49.9% stake in Ubisoft. Later, it's Emmy time and we have both the Creative Arts winners and our predictions for the upcoming ceremony. We wrap it all up with Venice Film Festival stando...
Sep 10, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 363
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the band Feist exiting the tour with Arcade Fire following the recent sexual misconduct accusations and Taylor Swift announces her next album coming in October. Next, Assassin's Creed announced their next installment will be titled Assassin's Creed Mirage and Halo Infinite continues with it's Season 3 delays. Later, House of the Dragon co-showrunner is leaving after 1 season and we discuss all that's coming for Disney+ Day. We w...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 362
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Win Butler being accused of sexual misconduct and Capitol Records sign an AI Rapper. Next, PlayStation 5 will get a price hike and we recap Gamescom opening night of surprises. Later, NBC is considering shrinking its primetime footprint and the sale of The CW is confirmed. We wrap it all up with Matt Reeves signing a deal with Warner Bros and MoviePass is confirmed to be coming back. We also have thoughts on Demi Lovato, Muse, M...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 361
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Mariah Carey trying to trademark the title Queen of Christmas and Paramount+ streaming the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert. Next, PlayStation PC launcher data has been found and Nexus Mod's remove an author for using a sock puppet account to remove Pride flags from the game. Later, BIG10 signs a new 7 year tv agreement and HBO MAX removes 36 shows from its platform. We wrap it all up with Embracer Group purchasing the Lord of the...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 360
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it ...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 359
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a few Beyonce updates following her album release. Next, Xbox Game Pass may be getting a family plan and a new trailer has news about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Then, HBO Max's future is in question as cuts and changes start to crop up. We wrap it all up with a tax credit extension keeping entertainment production in California and a new deal for Everything Everywhere directors the Daniels. We also have thoughts on Eminem's new...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 358
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kelis calling out Beyonce and Snapchat helping out indie artists. Next, a mystery is revealed in Nier: Automata and new tracks are on the way for Mario Kart 8. Then, next season's Jeopardy hosts have been chosen and 80's relic Max Headroom returns. We wrap it all up with another potential Tomb Raider reboot and the plan for future Marvel movies. We also have thoughts on Beyonce, Harley Quinn, and Mind over Murder. All this and m...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 357
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kid Cudi getting pelted by water bottles and the Beastie Boys getting honored with a square in New York. Next, Ubisoft delays the Avatar game and Discord comes to Xbox. Later, Amazon redesigns Prime Video and Verizon drops OAN. We wrap it all up with Pixelworks working with James Cameron and breaking news from ComicCon. We also have thoughts on Beach Bunny, As Dusk Falls, Stray, the ESPYs, The Captain, Nope, and Marcel the Shell...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 356
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kanye getting sued for not appearing at Coachella and Heardle being acquired by Spotify. Next, we have a bunch of mid-summer Game Bits. Later, we have this year's Emmy nominations and news of COVID protocols on sets being extended. We wrap it all up with more censorship from China and Nintendo buying an animation studio. We also have thoughts on Lizzo, Beabadoobee, Escape Academy, Ms. Marvel, Fboy Island, and The Rehearsal. All ...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 355
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Carlos Santana taking an unexpected tumble, and some Michael Jackson songs beings removed from streaming services. Next, E3 comes back with the help of the PAX organizers and God Of War Ragnarok finally has a release date. Later, the Duffer Brothers spin off their Stranger Things success with new projects and Comic Con announces some details. We wrap it all up with movies being removed from the PlayStation Store - even if you bo...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 354
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Copyright Royalty Board reaffirming the 15.1% increase in royalty payments to streaming services and hospitalizations from Bret Michaels and Travis Barker. Next, God of War is still set to release later this year and a Nintendo shareholder asks about making a new F-Zero game. Later, The Simpsons production crew gets recognized by their union and ILM makes another permanent LED studio in Vancouver. We wrap it all up with the ...
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 353
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with John Williams may be retiring after he composes the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 and Lorde reflects on the 1 year release of Solar Power. Next, game director Aaron Keller provides details on the move to Overwatch 2 and there's a shortage of Xbox controllers. Later, the Daytime Emmy winners were announced and a GOT sequel with Kit Harrington is in the works. We wrap it all up with CineEurope bits on IP tentpoles, releasing to cinemas...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 352
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Beyonce announcing her next studio album and Eurovision update for next year. Next, We review the Xbox & Bethesda showcase from Sunday and go over the Bits including Final Fantasy VII news, Overwatch 2, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Later, Avatar will be getting 3 new animated films and participation in a Squid Game reality series is having open casting calls. We wrap it all up with studios hiring directors and the Brady Organizatio...
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 351
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Grammy rule changes and a benefit concert for the late Taylor Hawkins put on by the Foo Fighters. Next, it's Summer Games Fest with all the announcements and Xbox is making good changes to its Xbox Game Pass. Later, PGA has a new competitor with LIV Golf and the Bits including Scrubs reunion, the Chrisley's found guilty of fraud, Seth Green pays for his NFT, and Amazon's Lord of the Rings has 5S planned out. We wrap it all up wi...
Jun 11, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 350
