Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 432 - The Tortured, Yet Embraced Office Participant

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast! We start with the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Next, Embracer chops itself up into smaller pieces. Later, a new sitcom in the universe of The Office gets a couple of stars attached. We wrap it all up by pouring one out for storied production company Participant, who is shuttering after 20 years. We also have thoughts on The Tortured Poets Department. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 431 - The Fallout from Dissing Cinemacon

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast, full of The Bits!. We start with music bits, including a potential Live Nation lawsuit and a Coachella recap. Next in game bits, Nintendo is set to stream some new indie announcements and FF VII Rebirth isn't meeting sales goals. Later in TV bits, a Heroes reboot is coming and Tim Allen gets yet another sitcom. We wrap it all up with movie bits, where a Chris Farley biopic is announced and Chris Hemsworth becomes a G.I. Joe (or a Transformer?). We also have thoughts on Fallout and X-Men '97. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 430 - Wish College Basketball Was Above Us

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits catch-up on Billie Eilish's next album name, Lizzo may or may not be quitting, and Morgan Wallen throws a chair off a building. Next, Roblox has rejected accusations that the platform is exploitative when children use it to make money. Later, Disney will be cracking down on password sharing using the same techniques that Netflix used last year. We wrap it all up with Denis Velleneueve confirming to be working on Dune 3 and a project surrounding nuclear war. We also have thoughts on Vampire Weekend and Wish. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 429 - Cowboy Carter's Heaven Dream Band Problem

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sean "Diddy" Combs getting in trouble with Homeland Security and having his homes raided. Next, Embracer Group is selling Borderlands company Gearbox to Take Two for a hefty price tag. Later, Rooster Teeth is sending it's fabled "Red vs Blue" series out on a high note with a film available next month. We wrap it all up with Disney making sure the Pirates franchise stays alive with another reboot attempt in the works. We also have thoughts on Beyoncé, Sum 41, 3 Body Problem, Dream Scenario, and Trolls Band Together. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 428 - Tiger Born Spider Future Bets The Show

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bruno Mars' potential gambling habit with MGM that the resort had to get in front of. Next, Jen Glennon is leaving Kotaku after the company was purchased by G/O Media. Later, SAG-AFTRA strikes a new deal for voice actors with stipulations on AI work. We wrap it all up with Lucky Chap and EA teaming up to create a movie based off The Sims franchise. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Waxahachee, Adrienne Lenker, MLB The Show 24, and Physical 100. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 427 - Deeper Gate

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with abortion organizations handing out contraception items outside of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' tour. Next, we talk about the rise of 'gamergate 2' on Steam. Later, the FCC has made a new ruling on cable and satellite providers hiding junk fees. We wrap it all up with a run down of the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Kasey Musgraves, Baulder's Gate 3, and Ricky Stanicky. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 426 - Eternal Fantasy Dune Things

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Tik Tok not planning on renewing its agreement with Universal Music Group while it faces possible US legislation. Next, The creator of a popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu  has settled a Nintendo lawsuit for $2.4M in damages. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down the beloved internet company Rooster Teeth after 20 years. We wrap it all up with our picks on tonight's Academy Award winners. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Regime, Poor Things, and Dune Part II. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 425 - Shogun Iwaju's Heavenly Symphony

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kacey Musgraves not only releasing a new song, but also the stops on her Better Well US tour. Next, it's the gaming bits with Pokemon Direct revealing 2 new games coming soon, news on a pair of Star Wars games, and a pair of independent companies break off from the big studios. Later, IASTE gets ready for its showdown with the AMPTP and they are not coming alone to the table. We wrap it all up with Naruto coming to the big screen courtesy of Destin Daniel Cretin as he has chosen his next project after leaving Marvel's Avengers films. We also have thoughts on Mannequin Pussy, Faye Webster, Regency Solitaire II, Iwaju, Shogun, Mr & Mrs Smith, and Oppenheimer. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 424 - Webby, Set, Avatar

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with award season as Cesar, BAFTA, and SAG winners were announced over the past week as we get closer to the Academy Awards. Next, FOX has commissioned a new game show with Jay Pharoah that has quiz, water, and big ass balls. Later, we break down the recent Nintendo Direct where you could play Grounded, Pocket Card Jockey, and some remakes on a switch later this year. We wrap it all up with Cox Communications getting a lawsuit overturned against the big music labels. We also have thoughts on Madam Web,  Ready, Set, Love, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and All Creatures Great and Small. All this and more on this episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 423 - Welcome Tracker...Hawked Now

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Paramore rejecting GOP legislature in Tennessee. Next, we cover the Xbox podcast announcement about their games coming to other platforms. Later, Vudu is becoming Fandago at Home, but you get to keep your library of movies. We wrap it all up with that Fantastic Four casting news with the film just months away. We also have thoughts on Hawked, Tracker, This is Me… Now, and Welcome Home, Franklin. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.