Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 292 - Golden Knocks and Famous Squads

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Warner Bros making a deal with AMC and a quick look at Hollywood's young newcomers. Next, South Park makes a $900M deal and the next host(s) of Jeopardy! have been announced. Later, MTV VMA nominations are here and Stevie Nicks cancels all her shows for the rest of the year. We wrap it all up with Steve Gaynor of Fullbright Company under fire and both Microsoft and Nintendo spotlight indie developers. We also have thoughts on The Suicide Squad, Blood Red Sky, Hard Knocks, Golden, and Chris Young. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 291 - Back on the Lasso

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a Black Widow lawsuit against Disney and Reese Witherspoon making a sale for $1B. Next, we have more record setting Olympic news and a new Doctor is on their way for the next season of Doctor Who. Later, DaBaby is being dropped from even more concert line-ups and Pete Parada of The Offspring won't be joining the band over vaccination differences. We wrap it all up with new New Pokemon Snap update and the President of Blizzard steps down from the latest allegations. We also have thoughts on Ted Lasso, Back on the Record, Jellystone, Schmigadoon, Billie Eilish, and Neir: Reincarnation. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 290 - Olympic DaBaby Dies Hard

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about Warner's new movie policies for 2022 and the death of the Die Hard franchise as we know it. Next, we have plenty of news from the Tokyo Olympics, as well as a reported live-action Pokemon series and a potential Black Superman film for HBO Max. Later, The Weeknd gets honored for his humanitarian work, and DaBaby gets in hot water over some awful comments he made at a recent show. We wrap it all up in Video Games with a recap of EA's EA Play showcase and Activision-Blizzard facing an employee walkout over their misogynist and racist company culture. We also have thoughts on Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon, and the Olympic Opening Ceremony. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 289 - Steam Jam: A Loki Legacy

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have new mask mandates in Los Angeles for productions and the Ghibli Museum gets support from the community. Next, we have all the Olympic bits for the upcoming opening ceremony and Frank Darabont settles with AMC for $200M. Later, actual data numbers from TikTok influence on the Billboard and a bill for conservatorship is headed to congress because of the 'Free Brittany' movement. We wrap it all up with Valve's Steam Deck game console and Ubisoft's extended delay on Skull & Bones game. We also have thoughts on Space Jam: A New Legacy, Loki (Spoilers), Turner & Hooch, John Mayer, Midland, Clario, Blaseball, and Pokemon Unite. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 288 - Black Widow Returnal

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Black Widow domination and bits including Matt Shakman, Star Trek, and Barbie. Next, we go through the main Emmy nominations and Vince Gilligan makes it known he is staying at Sony. Later, Halsey will have a film alongside her next album release and Olivia Rodrigo gives Taylor Swift credit on her album. We wrap it all up with PlayStation news dump and Nintendo announces a new console for the Switch. We also have thoughts on Black Widow, MLB HR Derby & All-Star Game, ESPY's, Leverage: Redemption, Stagecoach lineup, and Returnal. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 287 - Fatherhood Simulator: The Family Motion Picture

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Quinten Tarantino purchasing another historic theater and Universal makes a streaming deal with itself to Peacock. Next, Apple TV+ subscribers will start paying each month and NBC has an explosive poopy problem on their hands. Later, It's Britney Bits with all the news that happened the last week and Roblox makes a deal with Sony Music Entertainment. We wrap it all up with Assassin's Creed Infinity confirmation and Ghosts of Tsushima getting a Directors Cut version of its Game of the Year edition. We also have thoughts on America: The Motion Picture, Boss Baby: Family Business, Fatherhood, Kevin Can Go Fuck Himself, Monster's at Work, Queen's Gambit, and Power Wash Simulator. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 286 - Call LFG If You're Culty Cat

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start off with a return to form with tentpole productions underway and the Academy Awards has rules updates for the following year. Next, Warner Bros has created a virtual studio in Leavesden and we have the Daytime Emmy awards winners. Later, it's music bits featuring Elvis, Brittney, and Lil' Nas X. We wrap it all up with Sony acquiring Housemarque and Casey Hudson of Bioware leaving (again) to start a new company. We also have thoughts on Too Hot to Handle, LFG, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Lucy Dacus, Ratchet & Clank, and NEO: The World Ends with You. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 285 - Luca & Clank Effect

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with a look at newcomer Rachel Zegler making a big splash and the next Transformers film has been announced for next year. Next, the Strong National Museum of Play is getting a wing dedicated to Gameshows and Peabody award winners have been announced which include some Media Boat favorites. Later, it's music bits that include Taylor Swift's next album, the next Beatles documentary on Disney+, and Mark Hoppus announces that he is battling cancer. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros games selling Playdemic and EA announcing its EA Play showcase next month. We also have thoughts on Luca, Rick and Morty, The '96 Effect, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 284 - In the Heights of E3 News

Welcome to a special reverse episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with E3 news from Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Microsoft/Bethesda, Square Enix, and Nintendo. Next, we confirm Lorde will indeed have a new album with Solar Power and you can get a vaccine shot with a side of Lollapalooza tickets. Later, MLB cracks down on spider tack with a 10 day suspension and Disney+ series have a new release window of Wednesdays. We wrap it all up with a Lord of the Rings animated film and AMC celebrated Juneteenth with a festival of black creators. We also have thoughts on Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Garbage, Maroon 5, The Cube, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Tuca & Bertie, and In the Heights. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.  

Ep. 283 - Matt's Music Lesson

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have casting bits featuring Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and Issa Rae and negotiation talks continue between the IATSE and AMPTP. Next, a 'where are they now?' segment on the cast of Drake & Josh and two hosts leaving their long running series. Later, Lorde has put out a revealing photo with possible new album coming soon and Eurovision gets Americanized with American Song Contest. We wrap it all up with a crank console update from Panic and Team Asobi of Astro's Playroom becomes a full studio for Sony. We also have thoughts on Cruella, The Conjuring, Loki, Rise Against, Japanese Breakfast, and Matt talks about Apple's lossless Dolby Atmos music. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.