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. 

Ep. 386 - Here We Are: Across the Lasso-Verse

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

Ep. 385 - Drunk Mario Can’t Jump

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 The Til Dawn Edition, Zelda TOTK, A Small Light, Single Drunk Female, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, White Men Can't Jumps, and Super Mario Bros. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 384 - Tears of Humanity Order

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 this and more on this weeks episode of the 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.