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.
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.
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the long rumored SZA deluxe album coming to fruition this week, titled Lana. Next, The Game Awards happened where we cover Game of the Year and all the exciting announcements. Later, Sesame Street is for sale as it will not be returning to MAX after 2027. We wrap it all up with movie bits on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Wicked: For Good, and a finale for Blu-ray players. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Med...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Jay-Z's connection to Sean "Diddy" Combs and the surrounding blackmail. Next, Lego Fortnite is introducing a new "social roleplay experience" called Brick Life. Later, we have the run down on who's performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. We wrap it all up with the winners of the Gotha Awards. We also have thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, Infinity Nikki, Sabrina Carpenter, Beatles '64, Twi...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Moana 2 record breaking box office numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend. Next, MAX is losing even more beloved cartoon shows by the end of the year, leaving only a handful of nostalgic classics. Later, There could have been a LEGO James Bond game and the pitch trailer has been leaked. We wrap it all up with Kendrick Lamar dominating the Billboard and then announcing a Grand National Tour with SZA. We also have thoughts on Hundr...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Drake submitting 2 lawsuits against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' song. Next, Veteran Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida has announced he will be leaving the company in January, after 31 years at PlayStation. Later, TV bits on Pamela Hayden, Wendy Williams, and Dan Schneider. We wrap it all up with a look at the top grossing movies of the year, which just happen to all be direct sequels. We also have thoughts on Kendrick La...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with all the guests that will appear on Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming Christmas special for Netflix. Next, we have all the nominations for this years Video Game Awards, including the six contenders for Game of the Year. Later, we take a look at 2 sport media deals with Diamond Sports Group and the future of Inside the NBA on TNT. We wrap it all up with some move bits on the sale of the Jim Henson lot, AMC XL plans, and The Criterion C...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Grammy nominations and the dominance of women artists this year in the major 4 categories. Next, Take-Two has sold its indie publishing label Private Division. Later, Mass Effect TV show is getting the greenlight for Prime Video. We wrap it all up with Simon Kinberg getting the nod to write the next Star Wars trilogy. We also have thoughts on State Champs, Tetris Forever, and Arcane. All this and more on this weeks episode of th...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a Universal Music Group lawsuit against Believe for blatant copyright infringement of songs. Next, Brian Horton moves on from Insomniac's The Wolverine game and onto the next installment of Perfect Dark for Microsoft. Later, Netflix is ending its interactive media starting on December 1st, where only 4 titles will remain. We wrap it all up by bringing home the Bacon...the Kevin Bacon first family comedy-horror film. We also have...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ticketmaster canceling 50,000 scalped tickets to the Oasis concert next year. Next, 2 game studios are shuttering their doors after releasing games earlier this year. Later, SNL VFX workers successfully vote to unionize with IATSE. We wrap it all up with a special Halloween news segment on the return of Scary Movie. We also have thoughts on Kelsea Ballerini, Halsey, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, It's Florida Man, and Conclave. All ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Elvira bringing up a seven year old story about meeting Ariana Grande. Next, Nintendo Playtest Online is full of surprises that was supposed to be kept under wraps. Later, the God of War series is on the search for new show runners as it goes back to square one. We wrap it all up with casting bits on movies from Christopher Nolan, Edgar Wright, and Yorgos Lanthimos. We also have thoughts on Astro Bot Speed Runs and the Dodgers v...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a trio of Taylor Swift news, including some special items this holiday season. Next, we have a trio of Nintendo related stories, including the big Pokemon leak. Later, Dan Fogelman will be making a new show around a generational NFL family. We wrap it all up with a Voltron movie starring Henry Cavill and Tom Holland's understudy, Daniel Quinn-Toye. We also have thoughts on Charlie XCX, Last Bite Hotel, The Franchise, and It's Wh...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with unfortunate music bits about Sum 41, Garth Brooks, and Luke Bryan. Next, Google has to open up to third-party apps while 343 Industries gets a rebranding. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery quietly terminates even more cartoons like Steven Universe, Ben 10, and Chowder. We wrap it all up with Paramount being sued for not WARNing their employees would be terminated. We also have thoughts on midland, Disney Pixel RPG, SNL, Outlast, The...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start by waking up Green Day, now that September has ended, where Billy Joe Armstrong has some choice words for Las Vegas. Next, PlayStation Network went down, leading to flashbacks of the last time this happened in 2011. Later, Disney is consolidating yet another media department as it continues on the road to eliminating 7,000 jobs. We wrap it all up with California Governor signing into law some key legislation on digital gaming, AI lik...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sabrina Carpenter doing a Christmas special on Netflix with special guests. Next, Nintendo has finally filed a lawsuit against Palworld creators in Japan. Later, we take a look at the upcoming SNL 50th season with their guest host line up and fresh faces. We wrap it all up with Jennifer Lee stepping down as CCO for Disney Animation in order to focus on Frozen 3 and Frozen 4 films. We also have thoughts on Katy Perry, Midland, Th...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jane's Addiction. Next, we have video game bits on PlayStation 6 rumors, Annapurna Interactive, and more Microsoft layoffs. Later, we have Emmy winners, losers, and our thoughts on the broadcast. We wrap it all up with justice towards the co-founders of MoviePass. We also have thoughts on Linkin Park, Miranda Lambert, and The Circle. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Emily Armstrong joining Linkin Park as their new singer followed by all the baggage that came with that announcement. Next, the PlayStation 5 Pro is announced to some rather unenthusiastic claims. Later, we get into the Creative Arts Emmy winners as we look ahead to this weeks ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Festival possibly looking for a new home in 2027. We also have thoughts on Stagecoach 2025, Astro Bot, ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Lady Gaga announcing a new album, while Adele announced she's taking a long break. Next, Concord is shutting down its live service after 11 active days. Later, DirecTV has blacked out Disney programming due to contract negotiations right before the start of football season. We wrap it all up with Annapurna striking a deal with Remedy to bring Alan Wake and Control to film and TV projects. We also have thoughts on John Legend, Pe...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Liam and Noel Gallagher putting their feud to the side in favor of money made with an Oasis reunion tour. Next, Nintendo Direct happened today but we only care about Tetris news. Later, Disney is closing down several of its apps to force users to sign up for Disney+ and Hulu. We wrap it all up with an AI fiasco for Megalopolis. We also have thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter and Thomas Rhett. All this and more on this weeks episode o...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with KE$HA having a tumble with Timber on YouTube. Next, we have our thoughts on Gamescom opening night announcements. Later, the US court prevents Venu from operating this year due to monopolistic appeals. We wrap it all up with Nic Cage playing John Madden in a film by David O Russell. We also have thoughts on Post Malone, Morgan Wade, Charly Bliss, House of the Dragon, and The Umbrella Academy. All this and more on this weeks epis...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Taylor Swift's Vienna concert being cancelled due to a terrorist plot. Next, Valve has a new game called Deadlock dropping subtly on Steam. Later, the Cartoon Network website is being shut down by WBD. We wrap it all up with D23 news on everything coming out from Disney. We also have thoughts on beabadoobee, Madden NFL 25, and The Olympics closing ceremony. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast....
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on VMAs, Justin Timberlake, and Brittney Spears. Next, is a pair of bad news for Bungie and Game Informer employees. Later, it's a round up of TV host gigs across the landscape. We wrap it all up with a crossover of Beetlejuice and Roblox. We also have thoughts on Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and more Olympic coverage. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The 1975 being sued for their front man's comments last year in Malaysia. Next, video game voice actors strike over failed negotiations with stipulations on AI protections. Later, Disney and WBD officially release their bundle deal to save you 38%. We wrap it all up with Deadpool & Wolverine record breaking weekend. We also have thoughts on The Olympic Opening Ceremony and Deadpool & Wolverine. All this and more on this ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sean Kingston getting into federal trouble with possible prison sentence. Next, Xbox looks to be in trouble with the FTC since it announced price hikes last week to Game Pass Ultimate. Later, Emmy noms are here and FX is dominating in drama with Shogun and comedy with The Bear. We wrap it all up with Apple cutting back on spending for films and looking to tighten its TV budgets. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Med...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the end of Tenacious D after Kyle Gass made a joke that did not sit well with Jack Black. Next, we have news from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft in the video game section. Later, it's gonna be a cruel summer as layoffs are headed to the big studios where nobody's job is safe this year. We wrap it all up with a shocking turn of events in the Rust case against Alec Baldwin that sees the charges dismissed with prejudice. We also hav...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Coldplay settling its lawsuit with their former managers over unused pylons. Next, the upcoming Horizon series is being put on pause following their showrunners untimely dismissal. Later, Crunchyroll has deleted and disabled comments across their entire website. We wrap it all up with Paramount Global and Skydance agreeing to merge after months on negotiation, and thus ending the Redstone era. We also have thoughts on Zenless Zo...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ann Wilson of Heart having surgery to remove cancer and thus having to postpone their current tour. Next, Capcom has gone back to the remake well, this time for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Later, Paramount Global has taken down 25 years worth of back catalog from its websites in an effort to promote Paramount+. We wrap it all up with Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment declaring bankruptcy. We also have thought...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kendrick Lamar putting on a West Coast show to ultimately end the feud with Drake. Next, Twitch has confirmed its ban on Dr. Disrespect as he is also ousted from his own company. Later, five men were convicted of copyright infringement for hosting illegal copies of TV shows. We wrap it all up with the famous Jim Henson Company lot being sold after 25 years of ownership. We also have thoughts on a Lorde Charli XCX remix. All this...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with movie bits on Alamo Drafthouse, Megalopolis, and Jordan Peele. Next, it could be the end of Power Rangers as the series is done at Netflix with the next iteration not moving forward. Later, there was a Nintendo Direct and we take a look at all the announcements from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to Super Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We wrap it all up with Justin Timberlake begin arraigned early Tuesd...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The Black Keys parting ways with their manager as fallout continues from their canceled arena tour. Next, it's Summer Games Fest and we have all the games from the events that you will soon get to play. Later, the NBA is inking a deal worth $77B with Comcast, Amazon, and Disney for streaming and broadcast rights for the next 10 years. We wrap it all up with the official announcement of Toy Story 5 where Tom Hanks and Tim Allen w...
