Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Halsey, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj. Next, Sony had their State of Play so we break down all the game announcements, plus an adapter for the PSVR2 to the PC. Later, TriStar Television is getting absorbed into Sony's television organization for consolidation purposes. We wrap it all up with Paramount merging with Skydance, bringing the production company under its banner. We also have thoughts on W...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 469
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the US Justice System taking on Live Nation for the monopoly they have on concert tickets and venues. Next, the very first console war coming to an end with Atari buying the Intellivision brand. Later, NCAA and its five power conferences have agreed to allow schools to directly pay players and back pay players since 2016. We wrap it all up with the announcement of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and three actors have alre...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 468
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify being hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the National Music Publishers Association. Next, Gamer Network has been acquired by IGN Entertainment for an unknown sum. Later, Comcast has announced a new StreamSaver bundle combining Peacock Premium, Netflix Basic, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month. We wrap it all up with three Disney stories featuring a movie about Club 33, Pixar laying off 175 employees, and Marvel signs Mic...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 467
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys being placed under a conservatorship since the passing of his wife in January. Next, we take a look at both Microsoft and Sony as one seeks to open it's own mobile store, while the other replaced its CEO. Later, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will be teaming up this summer to offer a very enticing streaming bundle service. We wrap it all up with the newest incarnation of Beowulf, but this time fr...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 466
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the diss tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Next, Xbox is closing Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. Later, Amazon is adding another IP to its streaming service in the form of Blade Runner 2099 with Michelle Yeoh. We wrap it all up with Sony making a $26B bid to purchase Paramount. We also have thoughts on Dua Lipa, Hades II, and Unfrosted. All this and more on this episode of the Media Boat Po...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 465
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Billie Eilish world tour, a new Eminem album, and the records that Taylor Swift broke. Next, Xbox is the first to announce that their Summer Games Fest showcase will take place on June 9th and will feature Activision Blizzard games. Later, Scooby-Doo is getting a live action show on Netflix courtesy of Greg Berlanti of Riverdale fame. We wrap it all up with Quinten Tarantino dropping 'The Movie Critic' as his final...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 464
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast! We start with the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Next, Embracer chops itself up into smaller pieces. Later, a new sitcom in the universe of The Office gets a couple of stars attached. We wrap it all up by pouring one out for storied production company Participant, who is shuttering after 20 years. We also have thoughts on The Tortured Poets Department. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Apr 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 463
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast, full of The Bits!. We start with music bits, including a potential Live Nation lawsuit and a Coachella recap. Next in game bits, Nintendo is set to stream some new indie announcements and FF VII Rebirth isn't meeting sales goals. Later in TV bits, a Heroes reboot is coming and Tim Allen gets yet another sitcom. We wrap it all up with movie bits, where a Chris Farley biopic is announced and Chris Hemsworth becomes a G.I. Joe (or a Transformer?...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 462
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits catch-up on Billie Eilish's next album name, Lizzo may or may not be quitting, and Morgan Wallen throws a chair off a building. Next, Roblox has rejected accusations that the platform is exploitative when children use it to make money. Later, Disney will be cracking down on password sharing using the same techniques that Netflix used last year. We wrap it all up with Denis Velleneueve confirming to be working on Dune ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 461
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sean "Diddy" Combs getting in trouble with Homeland Security and having his homes raided. Next, Embracer Group is selling Borderlands company Gearbox to Take Two for a hefty price tag. Later, Rooster Teeth is sending it's fabled "Red vs Blue" series out on a high note with a film available next month. We wrap it all up with Disney making sure the Pirates franchise stays alive with another reboot attempt in the works. We also hav...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 460
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bruno Mars' potential gambling habit with MGM that the resort had to get in front of. Next, Jen Glennon is leaving Kotaku after the company was purchased by G/O Media. Later, SAG-AFTRA strikes a new deal for voice actors with stipulations on AI work. We wrap it all up with Lucky Chap and EA teaming up to create a movie based off The Sims franchise. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Waxahachee, Adrienne Lenker, MLB The Show...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 459
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with abortion organizations handing out contraception items outside of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' tour. Next, we talk about the rise of 'gamergate 2' on Steam. Later, the FCC has made a new ruling on cable and satellite providers hiding junk fees. We wrap it all up with a run down of the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Kasey Musgraves, Baulder's Gate 3, and Ricky Stanicky. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Bo...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 458
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Tik Tok not planning on renewing its agreement with Universal Music Group while it faces possible US legislation. Next, The creator of a popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu has settled a Nintendo lawsuit for $2.4M in damages. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down the beloved internet company Rooster Teeth after 20 years. We wrap it all up with our picks on tonight's Academy Award winners. We also have thoughts on Aria...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 457
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kacey Musgraves not only releasing a new song, but also the stops on her Better Well US tour. Next, it's the gaming bits with Pokemon Direct revealing 2 new games coming soon, news on a pair of Star Wars games, and a pair of independent companies break off from the big studios. Later, IASTE gets ready for its showdown with the AMPTP and they are not coming alone to the table. We wrap it all up with Naruto coming to the big scree...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 456
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with award season as Cesar, BAFTA, and SAG winners were announced over the past week as we get closer to the Academy Awards. Next, FOX has commissioned a new game show with Jay Pharoah that has quiz, water, and big ass balls. Later, we break down the recent Nintendo Direct where you could play Grounded, Pocket Card Jockey, and some remakes on a switch later this year. We wrap it all up with Cox Communications getting a lawsuit overtu...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 455
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Paramore rejecting GOP legislature in Tennessee. Next, we cover the Xbox podcast announcement about their games coming to other platforms. Later, Vudu is becoming Fandago at Home, but you get to keep your library of movies. We wrap it all up with that Fantastic Four casting news with the film just months away. We also have thoughts on Hawked, Tracker, This is Me… Now, and Welcome Home, Franklin. All this and more on this weeks e...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 454
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Beyoncé. Next, Disney is making a $1.5B investment into Epic Games in order to launch a new entertainment universe. Later, the Super Bowl was the most watched television event in history, but Paramount Global still went ahead and cut 800 jobs. We wrap it all up with the Academy Awards making a new category in Best Casting for the 2026 award show. We also have thoughts on Kacey Mus...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 453
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a recap of the 66th Grammy awards with wins, performances, and Taylor Swift announcing The Tortured Poets Department. Next, Microsoft gets real with Xbox coming to other platforms, such as the PlayStation5. Later, Philomena Cunk is back at it to answer the ultimate question of the universe. We wrap it all up with films in the pipeline from Quinten Tarantino, Donald Glover, and Matthew Vaughn. We also have thoughts on The Grammys...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 452
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Niki Minaj beef with Megan Thee Stallion where it gets messy. Next, we discuss how Microsoft can let go of 1,900 people while paying $69B for the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Later, Netflix is getting rid of its Basic tier and forcing customers to either pay for ads or its premiere plans. We wrap it all up with The Bits which include Supergirl casting, Dog Man coming in 2025, and a Lego movie about Pharrell Williams. We also...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 451
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Academy Awards where we provide our hot takes on who got a nom and who got snubbed. Next, WWE global distribution is headed to Nextflix starting in 2025 for $5B over the next 10 years. Later, music review site Pitchfork is being folded into GQ and people are being let go as a result. We wrap it all up with the newest sensation of Palworld and how nobody can stop talking about this game. We also have thoughts on Queenpins, Af...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 450
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits of Grammy performers, The Weekend hits 4 billion streams, and breaking news of the Coachella lineup. Next, Remedy Entertainment gets hit with a trademark dispute from Take-Two Interactive. Later, we go over all the Emmy wins for Succession, The Bear, and Beef. We wrap it all up with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland coming together for 28 Years Later. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Kali Uchis, 21 Savage...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 449
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Paramore's social media accounts being disabled, but only because they're leaving Atlantic Records. Next, Microsoft has big announcements coming next Thursday from its developers. Later, we take a look at the Creative Emmy winners from the past weekend as we look ahead to Mondays broadcast. We wrap it all up with a Mandalrian & Grogu movie in the works for Star Wars, newly added amongst 3 other projects already announced. We...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 448
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ariana Grande all but confirming that she will be releasing new music in 2024. Next, Ubisoft quietly confirms that its Star Wars game will be delayed until the end of 2024. Later, we take a look at the most watched shows of 2023. We wrap it all up with public domain laws and how not to get sued using Mickey Mouse. We also have thoughts on What If and Pokemon Concierge. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Po...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 447
Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the other news stories of the past year and everything we usually don't cover, but happened during the year. On top of that we have notable deaths that occurred this year all culminating to our look ahead to the following year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.
Dec 31, 2023•59 min•Ep. 446
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Mariah Carey history and ASCAP promotes new holiday classics. Next, Insomniac Games talks about the recent cyberattack and Bobby Kotick is out at ActivisionBlizzardKing. Later, Jo Koy gets the hosting job and Prime Video sets a date for ads. We wrap it all up with the director leaving Scream 7 and there's talk about Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global merging in the new year. All this and more on this weeks episode of th...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 445
Welcome to 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 films we saw this year all culminating to our film of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.
Dec 24, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 444
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kesha leaving her label and Luke Combs does some good this holiday season. Next, we talk about the Insomniac hack and find out why Baulders Gate 3 will never come to Game Pass. Later, Mayim Bialik says good-bye to Jeopardy and a different One Piece anime is on its way for Netflix. We wrap it all up with Jonathan Major ousting and upcoming video game film adaptations. We also have thoughts on The Velveteen Rabbit, Chicken Run: Da...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 443
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 TV shows we saw this year all culminating to our show of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 442
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Time's Person of the Year Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande inks new management deal. Next, we talk about The Game Awards and E3 is officially dead. Later, Ohtani signs a 10 year $700M deal and nobody wants to host the Golden Globes. We wrap it all up with A24 films coming to MAX and SAG-AFTRA officially ratifies a new contract. We also have thoughts on Nicki Minaj, Tate McRae, FFXVI: Echoes of the Fallen, GOW: Ragnarok - Valhalla,...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 441
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 10, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 440
