Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify laying off 1,500 people and Billie Eilish comes out during her Variety interview. Next, Unity is dissolving its $1.6B purchase of WETA Digital and the bits with Xbox news, gaming updates, and GTA VI trailer. Later, streamers look to bundle up with each other this holiday season and we wait for the SAG-AFTRA ratification vote. We wrap it all up with Michael Waldron taking top writing duties at Marvel and Kenan Thompson st...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 439
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 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 438
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with BMI becoming a for-profit company and Oats sues Hall over music ownership. Next, Sony Interactive Entertainment and NCSoft have signed a strategic global business partnership and we have our own Game Awards Preview ahead of the show on December 7th. Later, the Bits with Mark Cuban, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and Scott Pilgrim and we discuss the follies of participating in Squid Games: The Challenge. We wrap it all up with t...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 437
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Spotify, Shakira settlement, and Taylor Swift in Rio. Next, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is coming to the PS5 and Fornite teases a big bang in December. Later, Dave Filoni gets anointed at Lucasfilm and we talk about Paramount+. We wrap it all up with film studios pulling ad money from TwitterX and Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are looking for the next, next, next Karate Kid. We also have thoughts on Spider-Ma...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 436
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Grammy nominations and YouTube helping to identify AI voices. Next, we have videogame bits of 505 Games, service games, Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer and we break down the VGA nominations for Game of the Year. Later, SAG-AFTRA has a deal in place and we go over the award show shuffles. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros. Discovery shelving another film and we breakdown the slew of trailers that released in the wake of the SAG-AFTRA...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 435
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with 1989 (Taylor's Version) making records and Rage Against the Machine at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Next, people loved when Fortnite went OG and The Legend of Zelda live action film is currently in development. Later, Disney has agreed to purchase the whole of Hulu and The Bits with Taylor Tomlinson, Dune prequel, and The Matthew Perry Foundation being founded. We wrap it all up with Walt Disney Animation Studios voting yes...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 434
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The Beatles in the news and Taylor Swift breaks streaming records again. Next, Bungie gets hit with layoffs and Atari is purchasing Digital Eclipse. Later, SAG-AFTRA deal is not in sight and there's an overhaul coming to Sesame Street. We wrap it all up with Five Nights at Freddy's record weekend and Disney shakes up their release schedule. We also have thoughts on 1989 (Taylor's Version), Pluto, Ruby Gillman, and Five Nights at...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 433
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Media Molecule layoffs and a dog will be at AGDQ next year. Next, Bad Bunny making a big splash and Britney Spears tells all in her new book. Later, Fallout TV series gets a release date and Crunchy Roll is now available on Prime Video. We wrap it all up with Paramount making future changes and SAG-AFTRA deal gets heated with CEOs. We also have thoughts on Jackbox Party Pack 10, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Blink-182,...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 432
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Songtradr laying off half of the staff over at Bandcamp and we get into the numbers of Taylor Swift The Eeras Tour concert film. Next, there's a new King Kong game getting eviscerated online and Roblox does huge numbers on PlayStation 5. Later, Netflix is getting into live sports and Dragon Ball Daima was announced at New York Comic Con. We wrap it all up with Best Buy discontinuing sales of Blu-ray discs and no deal is made for...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 431
Welcome to anothe episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Coldplay lawsuits and Drake releasing his final album (for now). Next, the PS5 Slim was announced and the CEO of Unity is stepping down. Later, Max now has live sports and Disney+ is raising its prices yet again. We wrap it all up with Sony Pictures Core arriving on the PlayStation and WGA officially ratifies their new 3-year contract. We also have thoughts on Drake, The Devil's Plan, Only Murders in the Building, and Strays. All...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 430
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Music Bits covering Record Store Day, Cher, and Bruce Springsteen. Next, we cover video game bits with Epic Games layoffs, Sony CEO stepping down, and Platinum Games director leaving the studio. Later, with the WGA strike over, late night hosts are back at work and writing begins on some of your favorite shows. We wrap it all up with Beyoncé releasing her own concert film and Disney VFX workers unanimously vote to unionize. We a...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 429
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Live Nation launching a program to support developing artists and Taylor Swift puzzles the internet. Next, Unity officially walks back their plans from last week and SAG-AFTRA has voted in favor of a potential video game strike. Later, Amazon Prime is getting ads and Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp. We wrap it all up with Studio Ghibli being sold to Nippon TV and WGA strikes an initial deal with t...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 428
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Jann Wenner's comments about musicians and Hipgnosis will sell parts of its catalog to pay down debts. Next, Unity had the gaming world up in arms against them and leaks from Microsoft have been revealed. Later, Disney channels have a bid of $10B and strikers will get unemployment benefits. We wrap it all up with Marvel Studios' visual effects workers voting to unionize and WGA talks are set to resume on Wednesday. We also have ...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 427
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Zach Bryan getting arrested and we get to talk about the Stagecoach lineup. Next, Epic Games is losing its Mustard and Roblox is coming to the PlayStation at long last. Later, Disney makes a deal with Spectrum and we have the Bad Bits featuring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, Danny Masterson, and WGA. We Wrap it all up with WGA updates and a Disney Legacy collection for 100 animated films. We also have thoughts on Guts and Starfie...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 426
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Curtin "50 Cent" Jackson throwing microphones into the crowd and the Taylor Swift Era's concert is coming to a theater near you. Next, SAG-AFTRA sets it sights on video games and Volition shutters its doors after 30 years. Later, Disney pulls its channels from Spectrum services and three AMC series receive interim agreements to continue productions. We wrap it all up wtih presale numbers for the Taylor Swift concert film and an ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 425
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Adele addressing fans at her concert (again) and Oliver Anthony breaks his silence on his new found fame. Next, Baulder's Gate 3 will be coming to Xbox later this year and Sony unveils the PlayStation Portal. Later, ESPN BET is coming this fall and Late Night hosts are getting a podcast to support their writers. We wrap it all up with Dune 2 getting delayed and Martin Scorsese’s anticipated film Killers of the Flower Moon gettin...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 424
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Lauryn Hill going on tour for a 25th anniversary and there's an exodus of talent from Scooter Braun. Next, the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is stepping down from the role and the Xbox 360 store is closing for good. Later, Netflix is giving out its stock of DVDs and Mayim Bialik is stepping away from Jeopardy during the strike. We wrap it all up with Bradley Cooper's nose and an update on WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. All this ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 423
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a surprising update about the Save Our Stages act, and confirmation of another Taylor's Version. Next, Xbox starts playing umpire, and the Pokémon Company slows their roll. Later, Jeopardy! gets a UK twist, and the Golden Globes can't find a home. We wrap it all up with Marvel's VFX artists seeking a union, and a Hollywood story allegedly proven false. We also have thoughts on Asteroid City. All this and more on this weeks episo...
Aug 15, 2023•46 min•Ep. 422
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Travis Scott. Next, Pokemon fans rejoice at a new presentation of DLC packs and Nintendo celebrates a record quarter with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Later, we say goodbye to the Pac-12 and discuss the latest news on WGA vs AMPTP. We wrap it all up with Barbie hitting the billion dollar mark and Lionsgate purchased eOne film and TV from Hasbro. We also have spoiler filled tho...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 421
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits about allegations levied at Lizzo, Cardi B throws her microphone, and Travis Scott canceles a concert in Egypt. Next, Final Fantasy 14 Online is set to arrive on Xbox next year and Activision is suing a TikTok user. Later, WGA East is getting a new president and get ready for NASA+ streaming near you. We wrap it all up with Sony moving release dates to next year and Viola Davis backs away from a project over concerns ...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 420
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Jason Aldean loving his fans and The 1975 being run out of Malaysia. Next, Xbox Live Gold has an end date and Microsoft extends its acquisition date of Activision Blizzard to October. Later, Netflix quietly gets rid of its basic option and Chuck Norris round house kicks a lawsuit against CBS. We wrap it all up with Barbie breaking records and SAG-AFTRA grants independent productions waivers to accept their agreement. We also hav...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 419
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Taylor Swift breaking another record and Jason Aldean has his new music video pulled on CMT. Next, Microsoft pushes the deadline for its acquisition and the return of Gex. Later, Emmy nominations are in with HBO leading the way and SAG-AFTRA declares a strike. We wrap it all up with how that strike effected the Oppenheimer premiere and studio notes about the WGA strike get villanous. We also have thoughts on The After Party, Too...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 418
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a couple of Las Vegas stories about Brittney Spears and Adele. Later, the Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard looks to be going through and Electronic Arts is going to make a Black Panther game. Later, SAG-AFTRA inform their publisists that they are intending to strike this week and the networks give us a look into their Fall schedule. We wrap it all up with another final film for Hayao Miyazaki and Disney+ pulls a $50M fi...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 417
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Madonna postponing her tour due to a bacterial infection and Olivia Rodrigo confirms we will have Guts on September 8th. Next, video game bits with Daedalic ending internal development, Annapurna Interactive beginning internal development and more court documents from Microsoft. Later, ESPN is letting go of 20 on-air personalities across the various sports and SAG-AFTRA extends negotiations until July 12th. We wrap it all up wit...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 416
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kesha and Dr Luke settling their defamation case and an update on the EDM festival shooting. Next, we recap the Nintendo Direct and bits of news from FTC vs Microsoft hearings. Later, Turner Classic Movies was in termoil and Vice Media officially gets sold. We wrap it all up wtih new rules for the Academy Awards next year and the DGA ratifies their new contract. We also have thoughts on Jake Owen, Kelly Clarkson, Final Fantasy X...
Jun 24, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 415
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Music Bits on Grammy changes, new music from Olivia Rodrigo, and an update from Ticketmaster. Next, we have summer news wrap ups on Microsfot and the rest, including both Ubisoft and Capcom. Later, Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune and the Golden Globes were sold. We wrap it all up wth Disney moves release dates and Andy Muschietti of The Flash has his next project line up. We also have thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI and Blac...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 414
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Jimmy Allen dropped by BBR Muisc Group and the full track list for Speak Now (Taylor's Version) was revealed. Next, it's the Bits with Summer Games Fest featuring Nintendo, Annapurna Interactive, and SGDQ total. Later, LIV Golf and PGA will combine into a new entity and SAG/AFTRA has voted to strike. We wrap it all up with DGA making a tenative deal and an on set accident for Gladiator 2. We also have thoughts on Janelle Monae, ...
Jun 10, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 413
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Eras Tour international dates and a Latin Music Trilogy Tour later this year. Next, Ratchet & Clank comes to PC and Nintendo blocks the a Steam emulator. Later, Diamond Sports Group is forced to pay MLB teams and an auction of 1950s tv memorbilia. We wrap it all up with Guild solidarity and A24 gains a former Disney executive. We also have thoughts on Foo Fighters, Ted Lasso, Succession, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Ver...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 412
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Celine Dion canceling her tour and Ford Motor Company will keep installing AM radio in its card. Next, PlayStation had a big showcase and Gollum flopped on release. Later, newly rebranded MAX gets in trouble with creators and Netflix cracks down on password sharing. We wrap it all up with the lawsuit being thrown out against Romeo & Juliet and two Marvel films get shut down due to the writers strike. We also have thoughts on...
May 27, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 411
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Jimmy Allen update and Prince ruling in a copywright case. Next, Mortal Kombat 1 was announced and PlayStation will have a new State of Play next week. Later, Disney+ removes several titles from its playform and The CW had it's ffall release schedule. We wrap it all up with SAG-AFTRA approving to strike and a look at a Canne's big film. We also have thoughts on Kesha, Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, and The Big Door Prize. All t...
May 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 410
