Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 302 - Dune Del Rey

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with IATSE striking a tentative deal and Alec Baldwin was involved in a shooting accident while on set. Next, employees of Netflix staged a walkout and Power Rangers may be entering its final season. Later, Adele sets records for her new single and Swedish House Mafia joins the Coachella lineup. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Activision Blizzard firing 20 employees, GTA Trilogy remaster, and the PS5 ends Switch's 33-month reign as best-selling US console. We also have thoughts on Dune, Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Zac Brown Band, Lana Del Rey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate final DLC. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 301 - Metroid Haunted Halloween

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start on the eve of an IATSE union strike coming soon and the bits including Sir Michael Caine's final film, DC Fandome, and Will Poulter cast as Adam Warlock. Next, Bobby Flay is ending his partnership with Food Network and G4TV is coming to cable next month. Later, there's some Grammy controversy as Kacey Musgraves won't be eligible in the Country category and Adele's next album will be coming next month with the first single out now. We wrap it up with Twitch leaking via 4chan and we talk about the Nintendo Direct for Animal Crossing. We also have thoughts on Halsey movie, Halloween Kills, Muppets Haunted Mansion, Just Beyond, Create the Escape, Old Dominion, Jack Box Party Pack 8, Deathloop, and Metroid Dread. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 300 - The Many Episodes of Media Boat Podcast

Welcome to a special 300th episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney settling the Black Widow and IATSE members voting to strike. Next, Charlie Brown has a new special in December and Sue Grafton books are coming to a tv show soon. Later, we have a lot of music bits including Innings Festival, new Adele, and headliners for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. We wrap it all up with Sony adding Bluepoint Studios into it's PlayStation Studios umbrella and Sora from Kingdom Hearts officially gets the invite to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also have thoughts on The Many Saints of Newark,  Outrageous Pumpkins, The Ghost & Molly McGee, Amphibia, The Great British Bakeoff, Psychonauts 2, Skatebird, Hell Let Loose and Sable. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 299 - Angels & Hacks of the Wonder Squid

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. The final 200s episode starts with Marvel suing for its characters and we outline the upcoming IASTE strike vote. Next, CAA has acquired ICM Partners talent agency and new SNL cast members have been announced. Later, R. Kelly has been convicted and Nirvana's 'Nevermind' turns 30 this week. We wrap it all up with the full Nintendo Direct announcements and casting news of the upcoming Super Mario movie from Illumination. We also have thoughts on Attack of the Hollywood Cliché, Britney vs Spears, Brooklyn 99 [Finale], The Wonder Years, Squid Game, Hacks, and Angels & Airwaves. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 298 - Summer Wars: Macho Joe 22

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Netflix buying Roald Dahl adaptations and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is opening with a special exhibit. Next, we go through Emmy winners and the first month of SNL hosts has been revealed. Later, a Brittney doc will come out next week on Netflix and don't expect an R.E.M. tour anytime soon as the band is content with retirement. We wrap it all up with music publishers playing nice with Twitch and we review the PlayStation Showcase. We also have thoughts on Cry Macho, Kate, The Circle S3, Impeachment, Summer Camp Island S4, Rick & Morty S5, Star Wars: Visions, Ordinary Joe, Lil Nas X, and Madden 22. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.  

Ep. 297 - Shang-Chi and Kamealoha are Apartment Crossed Lover

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Christopher Nolan setting his next film with Universal and away from Warner Bros. Next, we talk about the winners of the Creative Emmy winners and look forward to the Primetime Emmy's this Sunday. Later, we discuss recent news from Marilyn Manson lawsuits and their implications. We wrap it all up with new system updates for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth headsets. We mainly contribute this episode to our thoughts on The Father, Minari, Wrath of Man, A Quiet Place part 2, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Malignant, Guy! Hawaiian Style, Money Hungry, Doogie Kamealoha MD, Happier than Ever, Frogger, Only Murders in the Apartment, MTV VMAs, Sleigh Bells, Certified Lover Boy, Star-Crossed, Madden 22, and World Flipper. All this and more on this weeks thoughts packed episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 296 - A Swedish, Rainbow Horizon

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today It's News, News and more News! We're saving all our thoughts for next week's episode. Meanwhile, we start our movie news with a new Pokemon film on Netflix and a documentary on Reading Rainbow. Next, Hulu raises its cost by a dollar and Phoebe-Waller Bridge exits the Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. Later, Britney finally is free (maybe?) and ABBA makes a comeback. We wrap it all up speculation about the Playstation Showcase and the pricing drama with Horizon: Forbidden West All this and more on the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 295 - If I Can‘t Have Dug, I Want Donda

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we take a look back at the summer box office and a look forward at films that are moving dates. Next, the Nielsen's ratings have not been accurate and Jeopardy continues it's lengthy saga with Mike Richards. Later, Bonaroo got canceled, but not for Covid reasons and we continue to track Brittany and DaBaby drama. We wrap it all up with Life is Strange getting a TV show and DC Fandome will offer new looks at upcoming DC video games. We also have thoughts on He's All That, Evangelion, Dug Days, Kanye West, Halsey, Chvrches, Bugsnax, Oddworld, and Marquette. All this and more on the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 294 - Infinite Solar Power Lotus

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Cinemacon bits from Sony, MGM, and Warner Bros. Next, an NCAA alliance could shake up college football and Mike Richards is out as host of Jeopardy! Later, lots of music bits including Kanye news, tour getting cancelled and new albums coming from Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves. We wrap it all up with Gamescom news from Xbox and new game trailers from everybody. We also have thoughts on Reminiscence, The White Lotus, Bridgerton, Diary of a Future President, Lorde, Deafheaven, Tetris Beat, Returnal, and Astro Bot’s Playroom. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 293 - Boyfriend Death Can If Himself + Shay

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. It's a reverse show! We start with news from the Pokemon Direct and GTA remake bundle on the way this holiday season. Next, it's music bits about Coachella, Bob Dylan, and Brittney Spears' conservatorship. Later, we get into a new Field of Dreams show and casting bits about Avatar, McGruber, and Powerpuff shows. We wrap it all up with Hotel Transylvania 4 becoming an Amazon exclusive and Disney strikes deals on Cruella 2 and Captain America 4. We also have thoughts on Ratchet & Clank, wurdweb, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Killers, Dan + Shay, blackbear, Dr Death, What If, Bridgerton, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Tuca & Bertie S2 [Finale], Kevin Can F Himself [Finale], and The Bad Batch [Finale]. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.