Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 383 - Air Mayhem

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Tony's being canceled due to the writers strike and Jimmy Allen has been suspended by his agency. Next, Ubisoft lays off 60 employees without warning and the CMA puts more restrictions on the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal. Later, Bob Iger announced that Hulu would become more integrated with Disney+ and the WGA plans to protest David Zaslav's commencement speech. We wrap it all up with Nintendo Pictures being officially introduced and the Directors Guild of America heads into its own negotiations. We also have thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem and Air. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 382 - Galaxy Wars - The Writers Strike Back

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Speak Now Taylor's Version coming July 7th and Ed Sheeran doesn't get to quit music. Next, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks online 2 weeks ahead of its launch and Phil Spencer addresses the launch state of Redfall. Later, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike and we see an immediate impact in the late night scheduled entertainment. We wrap it all up with The Super Mario Bros. Movie crossing the $1B mark and we take a look at the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We also have thoughts on Ed Sheeran, Redfall, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Disney Spellstruck, Star Wars: Visions, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 381 - Indigo! Baby J! Bear!

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Senate Judiciary Committee submitting legislation against Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift is poised to enter the Billboard Top 10 on record sales alone. Next, the UK is blocking the Activision Blizzard merger with Microsoft and Apple has gained a victory in its legal battle with Epic Games. Later, there was some firings with Tucker Carlson gone at Fox News and Don Lemon out at CNN. We wrap it all up with news from Cinemacon 2023 presentations out of Warner Bros, Sony, and Disney. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep.380 - Mighty Morphin Mandalorian: Blind Drunk Coachella

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with an update on Anitta signing with Universal's Republic Records and Foo Fighters have announced their first album since the passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Next, Horizon: Forbidden West gets an update alongside the release of its DLC and Niantic is teaming up with Capcom for a new mobile game based on Monster Hunter. Later, WGA members have voted to strike if a deal isn't reached by May 1 and Disney+ now has Spider-Man films. We wrap it all up with Netflix ending it's signature DVD mailing system and Legendary Entertainments gets a huge influx of cash. We also have thoughts on Coachella, Love is Blind Live Reunion, The Mandalorian, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Single Drunk Female. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 379 - Monogamy Mario Monohosts Masters

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the National Recording Registry adding 25 new songs and Spotify will be discontinuing Heardle. Next, Redfall news as the game comes closer and Media Molecule will end support for Dreams. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery unveils MAX and Amazon digs through MGM for new series. We wrap it all up with Mario domination at the box office and Guy Ritchie being sued. We also have thoughts on EA PGA Tour, Love is Blind, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 378 - Evil Tetris God

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The Recording Academy teaming up with the United Nations to promote social justice and Anitta has parted ways with Warner Music Group. Next, Shigeru Miyamoto has suggested Nintendo could be moving away from mobile titles and MultiVersus has been removed from all digital storefronts. Later, WWE has been sold to Endeavor Group Holdings and HBO is in its final stages of gaining a Harry Potter TV show. We wrap it all up with James Gunn hinting at a Marvel vs DC crossover and we have news from Star Wars Celebration. We also have thoughts on Wednesday, Resident Evil 4 (remake), and Tetris. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 377 - Boygenius Up at the Prize Show

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Drake dropping out of Lollapalooza Brazil and the announced Power Trip Festival in October. Next, E3 is officially canceled this year and the new features of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom was revealed this week. Later, Scott Pilgrim vs The World is getting an anime series and the creator of The Bachelor is leaving the series, but not for what you may think. We wrap it all up with Jonathan Majors arrest this past weekend and Questlove is directing a Disney film. We also have thoughts on boygenius, Chef Life, MLB The Show 23, Secrets of Sulfur Springs, The Bad Batch, Doogie Kahmelaloha, The Bad Batch, Up Here, The Big Door Prize, and A Knock at the Cabin. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Taylor Swift March Madness - Bonus Episode

Welcome to a special Media Boat Podcast episode. Now that we've crowed our Taylor Swift song champion, hear why we couldn't incorporate all bonus tracks and how we felt when our personal favorites were eliminated.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy a walk down memory lane as we deep dive into the Taylor Swift March Madness Tournament. 

Taylor Swift March Madness - Finale

Welcome to a special episode of the Media Boat Podcast. It's time for brackets and we are pitting the different eras of Taylor Swift against each other to find the best song Taylor Swift has ever created. This episode is takes our 16 chosen Taylor Swift songs and puts them in a bracket to determine our winner. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a walk down memory lane as we deep dive into the top Taylor Swift songs. 

Ep. 376 - My Kind of Stardust Tunnel

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The American Music Awards taking a 1 year sabbatical and a look into the "Creator Equity Fund" from Spotify. Next, Counter-Strike 2 was officially announced for this summer and we have the winners from the 23rd annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Later, Apple is going to make you pay to watch Friday Night Baseball and TV show Smash is getting a stage musical adaptation. We wrap it all up with the announcements of Good Burger 2 and SNL alum Kyle Mooney's directorial debut for A24. We also have thoughts on Lana Del Rey, Fall Out Boy, Tchia, Dance 100, Love is Blind S4 and My Kind of Country. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.