Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 403 - My Wonderful Funday of Naked Disney Rumble

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 also have thoughts on Disney Speedstorm, My Hero Ultra Rumble, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Harley Quinn, Toy Story Funday Football, and Naked Attraction. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 402 - Goodbye Ads, Murdoch, Ghibli, and Strikes

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 the AMPTP. We also have thoughts on Goodbye Volcano High, Love is Blind and Pokemon. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 401 - Bigger Elemental Explosions Party

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 thoughts on Dan + Shay, Explosions in the Sky, Cursed to Golf, The After Party, Elemental and summer movie bits. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 400 - We got Guts to do this many episodes

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 Starfield. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 399 - Goodbye Riverdale Era

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 email to DGA members about potential board members gets leaked. We also have thoughts on Jeff Rosenstock, Zach Bryan, Goodbye Volcano High, What We Do in the Shadows, and the series finale of Riverdale. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 398 - Ahsoka’s Window Cat

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 getting a wide release date. We also have thoughts on Ratboys, Turnpike Trubadors, and Ahsoka. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 397 - End of Mario, Netflix DVDs, and Scooter Braun

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 and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 396 - Eight Strikes for the Golden City

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 episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 395 - Swift Barbie Spoilers

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 thoughts on Barbie. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 394 - Metal Barbie Bubble Clone Time

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 about crossing the picket lines. We also have thoughts on Hailey Whitters, Post Malone, Carly Rae Jepsen, Twisted Metal, Barbie, The Beanie Bubble, and They Cloned Tyrone. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.