Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 477 - The Grand Hawk Oscar Workshop

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast! We start with a long list of country artists who will be celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry. Next, Tony Hawk returns to video games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Later, Sesame Workshop announces layoffs after staff starts to organize. We wrap it all up with a recap of Sunday's Oscars. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 476 - Substance Oscar Records: Anora & Conclave

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with our Academy Awards predictions for the upcoming 97th ceremony. Next, LucasFilm announces that Kathleen Kennedy would not continue after her current contract is up at the end of the year. Later, Warner Bros. shuts down several of its studios, including Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. We wrap it all up with the FCC looking into iHeartMedia about 'payola' practices to promote their own concerts. We also have thoughts on Anora, The Substance, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 475 - Captain Avowed in Peru Gorge 50

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a catchup on FireAid with $50M provided to local organizations. Next, Microsoft debuts a new open sourced generative AI model, Muse, for gamers. Later, we have the reveal of Avatar: Seven Havens, the next installment following The Legend of Korra. We wrap it all up with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepping back from the James Bond IP, leaving Amazon MGM Studios with full creative control. We also have thoughts on Avowed, SNL 50, Paddington in Peru, The Gorge, and Captain America: New World Order. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 474 - Super Saros Oasis

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with this years final nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Next, we discuss the latest PlayStation State of Play with all the releases coming this year. Later, Media Boat Show of the year 2024 is coming back for the Winter Olympics. We wrap it all up with even more awards as we inch closer to the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on the Super Bowl and Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 473 - Mike's Super Grammy Weekend Show

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Grammy winners from this past weekend. Next, Warner Bros. is ending MultiVersus a year after its relaunch. Later, SNL has so much content to digest ahead of its 50th anniversary. We wrap it all up with Magic: The Gathering film and tv show being worked on by Legendary Entertainment. We also have thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl Game. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 472 - Tomorrow is a Wild Grammy Night in Paradise

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify and UMG striking a new 5 year deal. Next, BioWare is losing several developers to be shuffled onto other EA projects. Later, we find out more about the next Shondaland productions of a murder mystery to take place in the White House. We wrap it all up with a look at the upcoming film slate for Netflix. We also have thoughts on The Weeknd, Paradise, The Wild Robot, and Saturday Night. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 471 - A Complete Oscar Nomination Rundown

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Academy Award nominations as we take a look at the ten films nominated for Best Picture. Next, LeBron James is making TV moves with his SpringHill Company . Later, lots of game bits on EA $6B loss, Xbox Developer Direct, and several top CEO's leaving their companies. We wrap it all up with a brief preview on who will be performing at this years Grammy awards ceremony. We also have thoughts on A Complete Unknown. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 470 - A Real Pitt Crew Vengeance

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Grammy's revising their schedule in the wake of the Southern California wildfires. Next, Sony is ending 2 upcoming live service games, but not shuttering the studios behind them. Later, Hollywood slowly gets back to work as productions pick up this week following the wildfires. We wrap it all up with Oscar nominations being pushed out to next week. We also have thoughts on Switch 2, SNL documentary, The Pitt, Skeleton Crew, A Real Pain, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 469 - Venu Shadows FireAid

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the LA fires with the announcement of FireAid concert at the end of the month. Next, video game bits with Switch 2 rumors, Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed, and Nvidia announced the 5000 series. Later, Venu is no longer happening as Disney buys major stake in Fubo. We wrap it all up with the Golden Globe winners of The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Perez, and all those TV awards. We also have thoughts on Ethel Cain, and Games Done Quick. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 468 - Season 10 of the Media Boat Podcast

Welcome to another season of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a look at the fast approaching deadline for TikTok to be divested from its parent company ByteDance if it wishes to remain in the US. Next, the rumored Switch 2 will have up-res scaling for all its games into current generation resolution using AI. Later, The Simpsons will no longer be on Sunday nights as FOX is looking to shake up its Animation Domination lineup. We wrap it all up with a look at the 2024 box office scores to see just how well the studios actually did. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.