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. 

Ep. 282 - Inside The Album RE:Union

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with new mask rules for theaters and Ava Duvernay making a grant possible with Google. Next, HBO MAX has a $10 ad-supported tier available now and we have TV bits for IASIP, Marvel and Miles Teller. Later, we get reacquainted with Coachella vibes and Adam Levine makes a new song for a Paw Patrol movie. We wrap it all up with pre-E3 bits for Nintendo, Sony and Dragon Quest. We also have thoughts on Bo Burnham, Friends Reunion, Chase Rice, Kingdom Hearts Union X Finale, and TV season finale shows. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.  

Ep. 281 - Sour Language Army

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we can officially announce Amazon purchasing MGM for $8.75B and the Academy Awards limiting their new members. Next, that Powerpuff CW show is getting reworked and we have winner bits from current season competitions. Later, Italy has won Eurovision and even more Grammy changes. We wrap it all up with E3 preparation/announcements and Twitch allowing hot tubs, pools, and beachside chats. We also have thoughts on Army of the Dead, MODOK, Amphibia S2, Blake Shelton, and Olivia Rodrigo. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 280 - MGM Atmos Concert Thoughts

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Amazon making a $9B play towards purchasing MGM and Dune may not be streamed on HBO MAX when it's in theaters. Next, AT&T plans to spin off WarnerMedia and Discovery into it's own entity and lots of bits from other news like the Friends reunion and Tiffany Haddish. Later, all the concerts are back like Lollapalooza and both Apple and Amazon music announce lossless audio. We wrap it all up with game websites showing support for Palestinians and the unfortunate realization of WB Games may not being around much longer. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, St Vincent, J Cole, and The Black Keys. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 279 - Van Tapes

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a lot of casting bits and Media Boat favorites Lord Miller setting their next project at Universal. Next, the Golden Globes took a big hit this week and Ellen DeGeneres gets cancelled in more ways than one. Later, the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are announced and Save Our Stages gets the money they need. We wrap it all up with Yakuza information dump and Final Fantasy VII Remake information dump. We also have thoughts on Wrath of Man, Girls 5eva, Mythic Quest, The Marfa Tapes and Van Weezer. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 278 - The Young, The Bad, and The Snap

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with an upcoming Netflix film premiering on Cinemark screens and Marvel announces its full Phase 4 lineup with titles and dates. Next, ICM Partners is in hot water from a Los Angeles Times investigation and Disney is closing 18 channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Later, the Recording Academy is changing its rules by getting rid of secret ballots for its top four categories and the Lady Gaga dog heist has a satisfying ending. We wrap it all up with four videogame news segments of Giant Bomb, Apple v Epic lawsuit, Sony buying Discord and Nintendo's new game maker. We also have thoughts on The Mitchells vs The Machines, Young Rock, Kenan, The Bad Batch, Ashley Monroe, and New Pokémon Snap. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 277 - The Oscars and The Winter SOULdier

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the results from the Academy Awards and comic conventions start to look towards people attending. Next, NHL makes a big deal with WarnerMedia and another Apple lawsuit moves forward against iTunes. Later, both Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey have albums due out in June and Brittney Spears will get to speak on her conservatorship. We wrap it all up with Super Mario Party online update and Monster Hunter Rise gets makes waves for Capcom. We also have thoughts on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Soul. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 276 - Oscarbot's Prediction Church

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with our complete Academy Award predictions list and finish it off with movie bits of the Annie Awards, Shang-Chi, and five films slated for a Christmas release. Next, Hillary Duff is producing/starring in a How I Met Your Mother spinoff and Jeopardy! releases its final guest host list which includes internet favorite LaVar Burton and Hall of Fame announcer Joe Buck. Later, Media Boat favorite Kacey Musgraves has announced a new album later this year and US House of Representatives urge President Joe Biden to look into the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger as it may cross into monopolistic practices 10 years later. We wrap it all up with videogame bits of Microsoft news, Square Enix saying it's not for sale, and PlayStation will not be shutting down the PS3 and PS Vita stores. We also have thoughts on Infinity Train Book 4, The Circle, Eric Church, MLB The Show 21, Astrobot's Playroom, and the PlayStation 5. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.