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.

Ep. 393 - Oppenheimer Season XVI

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 have thoughts on Diablo IV: Season of the Malignant, Final Fantasy XVI, Futurama, and Oppenheimer. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 392 - Strike Greenlight: Hot QB Party

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 Hot to Handle, Quarterback, Zom 100, and Project Greenlight: Gray Matter. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 391 - Microsoft Wars: Actors Strike Back

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 film after 48 days on the service. We also have thoughts on Speak Now (Taylor's Version) and Nimona. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 390 - Nimona Vampire Bear

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 with David Corenswet being cast as Superman and no major studio is confirmed to show up to Comic-Con this year. We also have thoughts on The Bear, The Righteous Gemstones, and Nimona. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 389 - Loose Chemistry and Rogue Fantasy

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 XVI, Rogue Legacy 2, Steam Next Fest demos, Class of '09, and Secret Invasion. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

EP. 388 - Black Mirror XVI Demo

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

Ep. 387 - The Age of Hot Diablo Show VI

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, Niall Horan, Diablo IV, Street Fighter VI, Hailey's On It!, The Idol, and Flamin' Hot. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.