Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 270 - King Squarepants 2: The Last WandaVision

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Chloe Zhao's Nomadland being censured from Chinese markets and HBO MAX leaking Justice League in place of Tom & Jerry. Next, ESPN reaches a deal to broadcast NHL games starting next year and American Crime Story sets it's eyes on impeachment for season 3. Later, one of the sons from Mumford & Sons it taking some time away from the band and Congressman Matt Gaetz gets behind the #FREEBRITNEY movement. We wrap it all up with an all but confirmed 4K Nintendo Switch and the deal between Microsoft and Zenimax passes regulation oversight in the US and EU. We also have thoughts on Spongebob Squarepants, Coming 2 America, Raya and the Last Dragon, Dickenson, WandaVision, Kings of Leon, and MLB The Show 21. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 269 - Tom and Billie: The Globe's A Little Close

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Cinemark not showing the new Disney film and Alamo Drafthouse filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Next, Golden Globe awards were on Sunday and we have new details on Paramount+ starting this week. Later, there was an armed robbery at Lady Gaga's house and Tik Tok's parent company ByteDance settles a privacy lawsuit. We wrap it all up with Playstation's State of Play announcements and Pokemon's 25th celebration had some new announcements. We also have thoughts on Tom and Jerry, Billie Eilish, Golden Globes, and Close Enough. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 268 - Around the Nomadland

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with DC casting news of Latin actors and Marvel revealing the name of the next Spider-Man film. Next, Peacock has announced two new shows featuring Craig Robinson and Frogger and Media Boat favorite Donald Glover gets a new eight figure deal from Amazon. Later, Spotify announced a new Hi-Fi option for later this year and the iconic duo of Daft Punk is calling it quits. We wrap it all up with GameStop CFO stepping down, PS5 VR is in the works for PlayStation and Bioware calls it quits on any future Anthem updates. We also have thoughts on Nomadland and Flora and Ulysses. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 267 - Young Judas and The Equalizer Line

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with the casting decisions on the upcoming Borderlands movie and competing Shirly Chisholm films starring Regina King and Danai Gurira. Next, The Last of Us show for HBO is getting ready to begin filming and we talk about Gina Carano and Chris Harrison getting let go. Later, we get a Brittany Spears update following the documentary and Taylor Swift gives details on her remasters and when we can listen to them. We wrap it all up with a Nintendo Direct that happened today and news on the Pokemon 25th anniversary, Kingdom Hearts on PC, and Six Days in Fallujah. We also have thoughts on Judas and the Black Messiah, The Equalizer, Clarice, Young Rock, Kenan, Fast Foodies, and Florida Georgia Line. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 266 - Earwig the Magic Genie

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the dissolvement of Blue Sky Studios and the short list of the Academy Awards. Next, The CW has 3 new shows on order for the fall season and The Bits featuring Dr Oz, Fox News and Brandy. Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced and we discuss the short list of Oscar original songs. We wrap it all up with E3 planning for virtual press conferences and Microsoft creating Vault for Zenimax. We also have thoughts on Earwig and the Witch, Palmer, Super Bowl LV, Framing Brittney Spears, The Snoopy Show, Upside-Down Magic, Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Haley Williams, and Concrete Genie. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 265 - Big Game Weeknd Things

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Apple Studios making a big purchase at Sundance and Laika teaming up with HBCU for an animation studio. Next, the Golden Globe nominations were announced today and we get into details on Super Bowl LV and several tv bits. Later, bring up The Weeknd a lot in music news and the even more music bits. We wrap it all up with Google shutting down Stadia Games and EA bringing back college football without the NCAA. We also have thoughts on Fake Famous, The Little Things, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Kid Cosmic, Weezer, and Madden 21. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 264 - Game Stocks!!!

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have AMC staving off bankruptcy and 20 Century Pictures delaying movies to the fall. Next, NBCSports will be shutting down by the end of the year and a Harry Potter series is in the works for HBO MAX. Later, the famous Sub Pop Records will be opening their very first store location in Seattle and Jojo Siwa uses Lady Gaga to announce that she is gay. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Xbox Live debacle, Resident Evil prologue, PS+ games, and GameStop's game stocks. We also have thoughts on Pixar Popcorn and Fate: The Winx Saga. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

**Apologies for the first 34 minutes of audio**

Ep. 263 - Call Your Wandavision Inauguration

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have another possible push for movie release dates and Warner Bros moves forward with a Wonka prequel film. Next, Pepsi and Coca-Cola decide not to run commercials during the Super Bowl and the UK issues new guidelines for TV and films. Later, Phil Spector and Olivia Rodrigo get mini dives and music Bits range from pardons to inauguration and Capitol insurrection arrest. We wrap it all up with New Pokemon Snap and Hitman 3 has trouble integrating its previous games. We also have thoughts on Tiger, Call Your Mother, 911, Dickenson, Inauguration, Wandavision, Marvel's Legends, and Monster Hunter Rise. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 262 - A Dozen TV Show Thoughts

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Deadpool joining the MCU according to Kevin Feige and the SAG Awards get the new date of April 4th. Next, Roku has purchased the Quibi catalog and Jeopardy announced its upcoming lineup of guest hosts. Later, Bandsintown Plus launches for at home concerts and Nicki Minaj pays Tracy Chapman for sampling her song. We wrap it all up with the announcement of Lucasfilm Games and Ghosts of Tsushima players donating to save a shrine in Tsushima. We also have thoughts on Jeopardy, The Chase, The Hustler, NFL on Nickelodeon, Hell's Kitchen, Call Me Kat, The Great North, Mr Mayor, The Flight Attendant, and Dickenson. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 261 - Season 6 Discovery Red Bridgerton

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start Season Six with SAG-AFTRA urging productions to halt as Covid case rise and Sundance Film Festival drive-in experience being cancelled as well. Next, ViacomCBS adds its network channels to Hulu Live and Caillou gets cancelled. Later, the Grammy's are getting delayed until March and Dr. Dre suffers a brain aneurysm. We wrap it all up with Nintendo purchasing Next Level Games and a rumor becomes fact about the early days of Xbox. We also have thoughts on Discovery+, Bridgerton, Playboi Carti, Assassin's Creed, Marvel Avengers, and Ring Fit Adventure. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.