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. 

Ep. 275 - Secrets of Zombie Madoff (Taylor's Version)

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sony making a deal with Netflix and the ArcLight shuttering its doors. Next, some higher ups in CBS get the boot and Lauren Ash signs an overall deal with NBCUniversal. Later, the Hollywood Bowl and other venues begin to open and Marshmello wins against a copyright lawsuit. We wrap it all up with today's Nintendo Indie Showcase and gaming bits including a Blue Switch Lite, naked Outriders bug, and an unhappy report about Sony's work environment. We also have thoughts on Secrets of Sulphur Springs, The World Ends With You, Superstore, Taylor Swift, Unbeatable Arcade Mix, and League of Legends Wild Rift. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 274 - Dancing Into The Storm

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start today with a $469M deal for the Knives Out sequels and some International bits regarding China, Italy, and Godzilla vs Kong global box office numbers. Next, Jon Stewart has set a new project on Apple TV+ and some cartoon bits including a studio name change, Disney doing adult animation and the human cartoon character Guy Fieri. Later, Scooter Braun is making obscene amounts of money now and DMX is in the hospital. We wrap it all up with E3 2021 update and MLB The Show 21 available on Xbox Game Pass. We also have thoughts on Godzilla vs Kong, Q: Into The Storm, Pooch Perfect, Demi Lovato, and Outriders. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 273 - Mighty Godzilla vs Last Kong Remake

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Eddie Murphy be awarded into the NAACP Image Hall of Fame and Paramount gets sued for a potential Breakfast at Tiffany's remake. Next, we welcome Bally Sport into our homes and Ron Funches will host a cannabis show for the Food Network. Later, we have a new leader atop the Billboard and music bits from Brittney Spears, Demi Lovato, and Lil' Nas X. We wrap it all up with CD Projekt Red apology tour and Reggie Fils-Aimé is stepping down from Gamestops board of directors. We also have thoughts on Godzilla vs Kong, The Day Sports Stood Still, The last Cruise, The Mighty Ducks Game Changers, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 272 - Snack Zyder's Falcon Ranch

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney adding Premium Access for Black Widow and the Academy Awards won't allow people to join via Zoom. Next, we call an audible to talk about the women's weight room controversy for the NCAA and lots of bits from the WGA, Jay Leno, and Issa Rae securing an 8yr deal with HBO. Later, Morgan Wallen secures his 10th week atop the Billboard 200 and extra bits from the National Registry, Amoeba Records, and Kenny Chesney moving his stadium tour to the following year. We wrap it all up with Sony shutting down the PS3, PS Vita, and PSP digital stores and even more bits from Square Enix press conference, Xbox Live rebranding, and Sony purchasing EVO. We also have thoughts on Mank, Justice League Snyder Cut, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Demi Lovato, Midland, Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, and Outriders. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 271 - Allen v Alien + Grammy's Fury

Welcome to another long episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We celebrate St Patrick's day by going in reverse and starting with a new PlayStation studio formed and eight independent games coming free for PlayStation players next month. Next, we get into Demi Lovato's new album/documentary coming soon and talk everything about the Grammy awards from who won, to the performances, to the records made, and even the WAP performance. Later, we have streaming bits from fiscal year announcements and take a look at the upcoming Saturday Night Live hosts. We wrap it all up with Academy Award nominations and some quick movie bits about Avatar, MoviePass, and the Queen Mary. We also have thoughts on Control, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Grammy's, Nick Jonas, South ParQ Special, Debris, Resident Alien, Allen v Farrow, Ducktales, The Last Blockbuster, and Cherry. All this and more an extra long episode of the Media Boat Podcast.