Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with new mask rules for theaters and Ava Duvernay making a grant possible with Google. Next, HBO MAX has a $10 ad-supported tier available now and we have TV bits for IASIP, Marvel and Miles Teller. Later, we get reacquainted with Coachella vibes and Adam Levine makes a new song for a Paw Patrol movie. We wrap it all up with pre-E3 bits for Nintendo, Sony and Dragon Quest. We also have thoughts on Bo Burnham, Friends Reunion, Chase R...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 289
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we can officially announce Amazon purchasing MGM for $8.75B and the Academy Awards limiting their new members. Next, that Powerpuff CW show is getting reworked and we have winner bits from current season competitions. Later, Italy has won Eurovision and even more Grammy changes. We wrap it all up with E3 preparation/announcements and Twitch allowing hot tubs, pools, and beachside chats. We also have thoughts on Army of the Dead, MODOK, ...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 288
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Amazon making a $9B play towards purchasing MGM and Dune may not be streamed on HBO MAX when it's in theaters. Next, AT&T plans to spin off WarnerMedia and Discovery into it's own entity and lots of bits from other news like the Friends reunion and Tiffany Haddish. Later, all the concerts are back like Lollapalooza and both Apple and Amazon music announce lossless audio. We wrap it all up with game websites showing support f...
May 20, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 287
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a lot of casting bits and Media Boat favorites Lord Miller setting their next project at Universal. Next, the Golden Globes took a big hit this week and Ellen DeGeneres gets cancelled in more ways than one. Later, the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are announced and Save Our Stages gets the money they need. We wrap it all up with Yakuza information dump and Final Fantasy VII Remake information dump. We also have thoug...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 286
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with an upcoming Netflix film premiering on Cinemark screens and Marvel announces its full Phase 4 lineup with titles and dates. Next, ICM Partners is in hot water from a Los Angeles Times investigation and Disney is closing 18 channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Later, the Recording Academy is changing its rules by getting rid of secret ballots for its top four categories and the Lady Gaga dog heist has a satisfying ending. We...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 285
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the results from the Academy Awards and comic conventions start to look towards people attending. Next, NHL makes a big deal with WarnerMedia and another Apple lawsuit moves forward against iTunes. Later, both Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey have albums due out in June and Brittney Spears will get to speak on her conservatorship. We wrap it all up with Super Mario Party online update and Monster Hunter Rise gets makes waves for C...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 284
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with our complete Academy Award predictions list and finish it off with movie bits of the Annie Awards, Shang-Chi, and five films slated for a Christmas release. Next, Hillary Duff is producing/starring in a How I Met Your Mother spinoff and Jeopardy! releases its final guest host list which includes internet favorite LaVar Burton and Hall of Fame announcer Joe Buck. Later, Media Boat favorite Kacey Musgraves has announced a new albu...
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 283
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sony making a deal with Netflix and the ArcLight shuttering its doors. Next, some higher ups in CBS get the boot and Lauren Ash signs an overall deal with NBCUniversal. Later, the Hollywood Bowl and other venues begin to open and Marshmello wins against a copyright lawsuit. We wrap it all up with today's Nintendo Indie Showcase and gaming bits including a Blue Switch Lite, naked Outriders bug, and an unhappy report about Sony's ...
Apr 15, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 282
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start today with a $469M deal for the Knives Out sequels and some International bits regarding China, Italy, and Godzilla vs Kong global box office numbers. Next, Jon Stewart has set a new project on Apple TV+ and some cartoon bits including a studio name change, Disney doing adult animation and the human cartoon character Guy Fieri. Later, Scooter Braun is making obscene amounts of money now and DMX is in the hospital. We wrap it all up w...
Apr 08, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 281
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Eddie Murphy be awarded into the NAACP Image Hall of Fame and Paramount gets sued for a potential Breakfast at Tiffany's remake. Next, we welcome Bally Sport into our homes and Ron Funches will host a cannabis show for the Food Network. Later, we have a new leader atop the Billboard and music bits from Brittney Spears, Demi Lovato, and Lil' Nas X. We wrap it all up with CD Projekt Red apology tour and Reggie Fils-Aimé is s...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 280
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney adding Premium Access for Black Widow and the Academy Awards won't allow people to join via Zoom. Next, we call an audible to talk about the women's weight room controversy for the NCAA and lots of bits from the WGA, Jay Leno, and Issa Rae securing an 8yr deal with HBO. Later, Morgan Wallen secures his 10th week atop the Billboard 200 and extra bits from the National Registry, Amoeba Records, and Kenny Chesney moving his ...
Mar 25, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 279
Welcome to another long episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We celebrate St Patrick's day by going in reverse and starting with a new PlayStation studio formed and eight independent games coming free for PlayStation players next month. Next, we get into Demi Lovato's new album/documentary coming soon and talk everything about the Grammy awards from who won, to the performances, to the records made, and even the WAP performance. Later, we have streaming bits from fiscal year announcements and take...
Mar 18, 2021•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 278
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Chloe Zhao's Nomadland being censured from Chinese markets and HBO MAX leaking Justice League in place of Tom & Jerry. Next, ESPN reaches a deal to broadcast NHL games starting next year and American Crime Story sets it's eyes on impeachment for season 3. Later, one of the sons from Mumford & Sons it taking some time away from the band and Congressman Matt Gaetz gets behind the #FREEBRITNEY movement. We wrap it all...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 277
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Cinemark not showing the new Disney film and Alamo Drafthouse filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Next, Golden Globe awards were on Sunday and we have new details on Paramount+ starting this week. Later, there was an armed robbery at Lady Gaga's house and Tik Tok's parent company ByteDance settles a privacy lawsuit. We wrap it all up with Playstation's State of Play announcements and Pokemon's 25th celebration had some new announc...
Mar 04, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 276
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with DC casting news of Latin actors and Marvel revealing the name of the next Spider-Man film. Next, Peacock has announced two new shows featuring Craig Robinson and Frogger and Media Boat favorite Donald Glover gets a new eight figure deal from Amazon. Later, Spotify announced a new Hi-Fi option for later this year and the iconic duo of Daft Punk is calling it quits. We wrap it all up with GameStop CFO stepping down, PS5 VR is in t...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 275
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with the casting decisions on the upcoming Borderlands movie and competing Shirly Chisholm films starring Regina King and Danai Gurira. Next, The Last of Us show for HBO is getting ready to begin filming and we talk about Gina Carano and Chris Harrison getting let go. Later, we get a Brittany Spears update following the documentary and Taylor Swift gives details on her remasters and when we can listen to them. We wrap it all up...
Feb 18, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 274
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the dissolvement of Blue Sky Studios and the short list of the Academy Awards. Next, The CW has 3 new shows on order for the fall season and The Bits featuring Dr Oz, Fox News and Brandy. Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced and we discuss the short list of Oscar original songs. We wrap it all up with E3 planning for virtual press conferences and Microsoft creating Vault for Zenimax. We also have th...
Feb 11, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 273
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Apple Studios making a big purchase at Sundance and Laika teaming up with HBCU for an animation studio. Next, the Golden Globe nominations were announced today and we get into details on Super Bowl LV and several tv bits. Later, bring up The Weeknd a lot in music news and the even more music bits. We wrap it all up with Google shutting down Stadia Games and EA bringing back college football without the NCAA. We also have thought...
Feb 04, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 272
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have AMC staving off bankruptcy and 20 Century Pictures delaying movies to the fall. Next, NBCSports will be shutting down by the end of the year and a Harry Potter series is in the works for HBO MAX. Later, the famous Sub Pop Records will be opening their very first store location in Seattle and Jojo Siwa uses Lady Gaga to announce that she is gay. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Xbox Live debacle, Resident Evil pro...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 271
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have another possible push for movie release dates and Warner Bros moves forward with a Wonka prequel film. Next, Pepsi and Coca-Cola decide not to run commercials during the Super Bowl and the UK issues new guidelines for TV and films. Later, Phil Spector and Olivia Rodrigo get mini dives and music Bits range from pardons to inauguration and Capitol insurrection arrest. We wrap it all up with New Pokemon Snap and Hitman 3 has troubl...
Jan 21, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 270
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Deadpool joining the MCU according to Kevin Feige and the SAG Awards get the new date of April 4th. Next, Roku has purchased the Quibi catalog and Jeopardy announced its upcoming lineup of guest hosts. Later, Bandsintown Plus launches for at home concerts and Nicki Minaj pays Tracy Chapman for sampling her song. We wrap it all up with the announcement of Lucasfilm Games and Ghosts of Tsushima players donating to save a shr...
Jan 14, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 269
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start Season Six with SAG-AFTRA urging productions to halt as Covid case rise and Sundance Film Festival drive-in experience being cancelled as well. Next, ViacomCBS adds its network channels to Hulu Live and Caillou gets cancelled. Later, the Grammy's are getting delayed until March and Dr. Dre suffers a brain aneurysm. We wrap it all up with Nintendo purchasing Next Level Games and a rumor becomes fact about the early days of Xbox. We al...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 268
Welcome to 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.
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 267
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 30, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 266
Welcome to the season 5 finale of the Media Boat Podcast. Today have AP breakthrough actor of the year. Next, Michael Shur has concerns for if tv production can return to normal. Later, Daft Punk releases new material for a 10 year old film. We wrap it all up with the best of Steam for 2020. We mainly have thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul. All this and more on the season finale of the Media Boat Podcast.
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 265
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 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 28, 2020•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 263
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 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 27, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 260
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 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 26, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 259
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have MGM back on the market and Tom Cruise sounds off on people not social distancing. Next, ring in the "Ru Year" with Ru Paul's Drag Race and Sesame Street is set to help Bangladesh refugees from Myanmar. Later, the Save Our Stages Act gets attached to the COVID-19 Relief Bill and Songview gets launched by BMI and ASCAP. We wrap it all up with a look at Super Nintendo World in Osaka, Japan and Sony removes Cyberpunk 2077 from the P...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 264
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with new films added to the National Film Registry and the feature half of Disney's investors meeting. Next, is the Disney+ half of Disney's investors meeting and the bits of everything else. Later, Billie Eilish will be releasing a concert film covering the last four years and the concert industry has posted a $30B loss this year. We wrap it all up with the release fallout of Cyberpunk 2077 and the announcements made during Th...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 262
