Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 231 - MLB Clubhouse Quiz

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with movie theaters opening in California and the TV/Film industry can go back to work this weekend. Next, we have the potential end to the MLB season and the certain end for COPS the TV show. Later, there's new Grammy rules and an Avicii museum will open up next year in Stockholm, Sweden. We wrap it all up with the Sony reveal hype for tomorrow and Destiny 2 continues its support to its players and the next gen-consoles. We also have thoughts on Quiz and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 230 - BLM, LANCE, Chromatica, ETC.

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bad Robot making a $10M donation to a number of organizations and Netflix buys the historic Egyptian Theater. Next, we also have ViacomCBS making an impactful statement across all its entertainment brands and Nick Offerman provides three comedy specials with proceeds going to America's Food Fund. Later, Warner Music Group may be purchased by Tencent Holdings and how the music industry took on Blackout Tuesday. We wrap it all up with the PS5 reveal being delayed and The Last of Us Part II becoming the most accessible game. We also have thoughts on Just Mercy, The Big Fib, LANCE, SpaceX Shuttle Launch, HBO MAX, Midland, and Lady Gaga. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 229 - aka Ultimate Love Fight Side B

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have Netflix not showing any films at festivals this year and Frank Marshall provides an update on Indiana Jones 5. Next, Some Good News gets some good news and The Simpsons gets it's aspect ratio corrected. Later, Warner Music Group goes public and Lana Del Rey gets into a little controversy. We wrap it all up with Blizzard not having BlizzCon 2020 and Take Two is shaping up to have a big year, next year. We also have thoughts on aka Jane Roe, Kimmy vs The Reverend, Patton Oswalt, Labor of Love, Ultimate Tag, The Masked Singer, The Big Flower Fight, The 1975, and Carly Rae Jepsen. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 228 - How I'm Feeling Now About The Last Dance

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today, we have Tenet being set as the first major release and Edgar Wright starts his own production company, Complete Fiction. Next, Percy Jackson gets the TV treatment for Disney+ and Ruby Rose exits Batwoman. Later, there's Billboard chart drama between 6ix9ine and Justin Bieber and Lorde is hard at work on a new album with Jack Antonoff. We wrap it all up with the original soundtrack coming back for the Tony Hawk remaster and Epic Games Store is providing partial refund for when purchased games make an unexpected price drop and go on sale. We also have thoughts on Charli XCX, American Idol, The Voice, Taylor Swift, and The Last Dance. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 227 - Petals for Amy Schumer

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the musical Hamilton coming to Disney+ and Poland is allowing production companies to return back to work. Next, ViacomCBS networks will be coming to YouTube TV and Fox has announced its fall tv line up. Later, a Taylor Swift filmed concert is airing this weekend on ABC and the Governor of Arkansas has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Travis McCready. We wrap it all up with the Xbox Series X gameplay showcase and lots of Sony bits. We also have thoughts on Parks & Rec Special, Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, 911, and Hayley Williams. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 226 - Upload Half of it Here and Now

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have new rules for the Academy Awards and IMAX is coming to a home near you. Next, HBO MAX strikes a deal with HULU and Sinclair Broadcasting pays a historical fine to the FCC. Later, Lady Gaga will release her new album Chromatica at the end of the month and Mattel strikes a deal with Warner Music for distribution. We wrap it all up with Microsoft preparing a Summerfest for the Xbox Series X and some potential games for the rest of the year from EA and Activision. We also have thoughts on ZZ Top, The Half of It, Upload, Star Wars Clone Wars and Kenny Chesney. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 225 - Amoeba To Valhalla

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have SVOD numbers for Trolls World Tour and SCRIPT Act being announced for Congress. Next, Parks & Rec is back with a special episode and the WGA loses several claims in court. Later, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino weighs in on last weeks news and Amoeba Music loses its iconic store on the sunset strip. We wrap it all up with Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Naughty Dog spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2. We also have thoughts on Lego Masters, Brooklyn-99, Fiona Apple and AWOLNATION. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.  

Ep. 224 - Phantasy Island 2.0

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We have details of the virtual SXSW festival and you can enter into the Corman Quarantine Film Festival. Next, HBO MAX has an official release date with confirmed content and Hollywood looks to set guidelines post quarantine. Later, Lady Gaga's new album Chromatica releases it's track list and Kacey Musgraves releases "Oh, What A World 2.0" for Earth Day. We wrap it all up with big sellers of the past month and two new updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2. We also have thoughts on The Last Dance, Shop Class, Be Our Chef, Shaq Life, Too Hot To Handle, Together at Home, and Phantasy Star Online 2. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 223 - Abnormal Southside Family

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have Cinemark selling shares to combat its debts and Plan B Entertainment strikes a new deal with Warner Bros. Next, Bob Iger is back as the head of Disney and Ticketmaster is being a total dick about its refund policy. Later, Selena Gomez is suing a mobile game and Miranda Lambert had a run in with Tiger King. We wrap it all up with a Cooking Mama scandal and a new Switch update has been released. We also have thoughts on the Modern Family finale, Southside, The New Abnormal, Conduct Together, and The Golf Club 2. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 222 - DualSense the Cut

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have a solution to SXSW and Pixar software creators are being honored. Next, WrestleMania 36 got weird and a couple of FOX executives got indicted. Later, MusicCares has $10M in musician relief and Apple Music has $50M in advance royalty funds. We wrap it all up with The Last of Us Part 2 being delayed again and PlayStation revealing their new controller, DualSense. We also have thoughts on Onward, Making the Cut, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.