Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 344 - Two Belle Password

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it all up with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment buying Redbox and The Bits with Malaysia, Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Lionsgate. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 343 -Max Tax Violet Blasts

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a few Beyonce updates following her album release. Next, Xbox Game Pass may be getting a family plan and a new trailer has news about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Then, HBO Max's future is in question as cuts and changes start to crop up. We wrap it all up with a tax credit extension keeping entertainment production in California and a new deal for Everything Everywhere directors the Daniels. We also have thoughts on Eminem's new Curtain Call 2, new tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Disney+'s Light and Magic, Fboy Island's finale, and Pixar's Lightyear. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 342 - Snap Kart Headroom: Phase 5

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kelis calling out Beyonce and Snapchat helping out indie artists. Next, a mystery is revealed in Nier: Automata and new tracks are on the way for Mario Kart 8. Then, next season's Jeopardy hosts have been chosen and 80's relic Max Headroom returns. We wrap it all up with another potential Tomb Raider reboot and the plan for future Marvel movies. We also have thoughts on Beyonce, Harley Quinn, and Mind over Murder. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 341 - James Cameron’s Prime Bottles of Discord

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kid Cudi getting pelted by water bottles and the Beastie Boys getting honored with a square in New York. Next, Ubisoft delays the Avatar game and Discord comes to Xbox. Later, Amazon redesigns Prime Video and Verizon drops OAN. We wrap it all up with Pixelworks working with James Cameron and breaking news from ComicCon. We also have thoughts on Beach Bunny, As Dusk Falls, Stray, the ESPYs, The Captain, Nope, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 340 - Nintendo’s Heardle Emmy Special

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kanye getting sued for not appearing at Coachella and Heardle being acquired by Spotify. Next, we have a bunch of mid-summer Game Bits. Later, we have this year's Emmy nominations and news of COVID protocols on sets being extended. We wrap it all up with more censorship from China and Nintendo buying an animation studio. We also have thoughts on Lizzo, Beabadoobee, Escape Academy, Ms. Marvel, Fboy Island, and The Rehearsal. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 339 - Ragnarok JourneyCon America

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Carlos Santana taking an unexpected tumble, and some Michael Jackson songs beings removed from streaming services. Next, E3 comes back with the help of the PAX organizers and God Of War Ragnarok finally has a release date. Later, the Duffer Brothers spin off their Stranger Things success with new projects and Comic Con announces some details. We wrap it all up with movies being removed from the PlayStation Store - even if you bought them - and new information about the fourth Captain America movie. We also have thoughts on The Bear, Maggie, Generation Gap, The Good Guys, and Thor: Love and Thunder. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 338 - Slow Summer Speedruns

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Copyright Royalty Board reaffirming the 15.1% increase in royalty payments to streaming services and hospitalizations from Bret Michaels and Travis Barker. Next, God of War is still set to release later this year and a Nintendo shareholder asks about making a new F-Zero game. Later, The Simpsons production crew gets recognized by their union and ILM makes another permanent LED studio in Vancouver. We wrap it all up with the return of Cameron Diaz to acting and our first look at award season with the Hollywood Critics Association. We also have thoughts on Imagine Dragons, Neon White, Rise, and Only Murders in the Building. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 337 - Neon White Mirrorverse

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with John Williams may be retiring after he composes the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 and Lorde reflects on the 1 year release of Solar Power. Next, game director Aaron Keller provides details on the move to Overwatch 2 and there's a shortage of Xbox controllers. Later, the Daytime Emmy winners were announced and a GOT sequel with Kit Harrington is in the works. We wrap it all up with CineEurope bits on IP tentpoles, releasing to cinemas, and premium formats. We also have thoughts on Jimmy Allen, Neon White, Disney Mirrorverse, Waffle, The Umbrella Academy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jurassic World Dominion, and Spiderhead. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 336 - Nevermind Chef Tony

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Beyonce announcing her next studio album and Eurovision update for next  year. Next, We review the Xbox & Bethesda showcase from Sunday and go over the Bits including Final Fantasy VII news, Overwatch 2, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Later, Avatar will be getting 3 new animated films and participation in a Squid Game reality series is having open casting calls. We wrap it all up with studios hiring directors and the Brady Organization calls for Hollywood to reform how it handles guns. We also have thoughts on Drake, PlayStation Plus Extra, Saints Row Boss Factory, Iron Chef, and the Tony's. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 335 - Mike’s 21 Thought Salute

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Grammy rule changes and a benefit concert for the late Taylor Hawkins put on by the Foo Fighters. Next, it's Summer Games Fest with all the announcements and Xbox is making good changes to its Xbox Game Pass. Later, PGA has a new competitor with LIV Golf and the Bits including Scrubs reunion, the Chrisley's found guilty of fraud, Seth Green pays for his NFT, and Amazon's Lord of the Rings has 5S planned out. We wrap it all up with the Academy supporting LGBTQ parade and upcoming projects in the works. We also have thoughts on Angel Olsen, Post Malone, Carrie Underwood, George Ezra, Lego Star Wars, Horizon: Forbidden West NG+, This Is Us, The Flight Attendant, The Endgame, Hacks S2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boys S3, Ms. Marvel, Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, Senior Year, Sing 2, American Underdog, The Lost City, Jackass 4.5, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Uncharted, and Hustle. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.