Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 445 - Emmy Noms and Kingston Frauds

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sean Kingston getting into federal trouble with possible prison sentence. Next, Xbox looks to be in trouble with the FTC since it announced price hikes last week to Game Pass Ultimate. Later, Emmy noms are here and FX is dominating in drama with Shogun and comedy with The Bear. We wrap it all up with Apple cutting back on spending for films and looking to tighten its TV budgets. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 444 - The Fantasmas of College Football (Coup de Grace)

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the end of Tenacious D after Kyle Gass made a joke that did not sit well with Jack Black. Next, we have news from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft in the video game section. Later, it's gonna be a cruel summer as layoffs are headed to the big studios where nobody's job is safe this year. We wrap it all up with a shocking turn of events in the Rust case against Alec Baldwin that sees the charges dismissed with prejudice. We also have thoughts on Eminem, EA College Football 25, Fantasmas, and Exploding Kittens. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 443 - Zenless Bear Season

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Coldplay settling its lawsuit with their former managers over unused pylons. Next, the upcoming Horizon series is being put on pause following their showrunners untimely dismissal. Later, Crunchyroll has deleted and disabled comments across their entire website. We wrap it all up with Paramount Global and Skydance agreeing to merge after months on negotiation, and thus ending the Redstone era. We also have thoughts on Zenless Zone Zero, Hard Knocks: Off-Season, and The Bear. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 442 - The Secret MEGAN Mole Affair

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ann Wilson of Heart having surgery to remove cancer and thus having to postpone their current tour. Next, Capcom has gone back to the remake well, this time for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Later, Paramount Global has taken down 25 years worth of back catalog from its websites in an effort to promote Paramount+. We wrap it all up with Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment declaring bankruptcy. We also have thoughts on Imagine Dragons, Gracie Abrams, Megan Thee Stallion, Camilla Cabello, Minishoot Adventures, The Mole, Rising Impact, and A Family Affair. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 441 - Pop Out Jim Henson

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kendrick Lamar putting on a West Coast show to ultimately end the feud with Drake. Next, Twitch has confirmed its ban on Dr. Disrespect as he is also ousted from his own company. Later, five men were convicted of copyright infringement for hosting illegal copies of TV shows. We wrap it all up with the famous Jim Henson Company lot being sold after 25 years of ownership. We also have thoughts on a Lorde Charli XCX remix. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 440 - Inside the Acolyte & Sons Dragon Club

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with movie bits on Alamo Drafthouse, Megalopolis, and Jordan Peele. Next, it could be the end of Power Rangers as the series is done at Netflix with the next iteration not moving forward. Later, there was a Nintendo Direct and we take a look at all the announcements from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to Super Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We wrap it all up with Justin Timberlake begin arraigned early Tuesday morning on one count of driving while intoxicated. We also have thoughts on Inside Out 2, The Acolyte, House of the Dragon, The 1% Club, and Luke Combs. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 439 - The Games with Brat Hacks

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The Black Keys parting ways with their manager as fallout continues from their canceled arena tour. Next, it's Summer Games Fest and we have all the games from the events that you will soon get to play. Later, the NBA is inking a deal worth $77B with Comcast, Amazon, and Disney for streaming and broadcast rights for the next 10 years. We wrap it all up with the official announcement of Toy Story 5 where Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will somehow return. We also have thoughts on Charlie XCX, The Quiz with Balls, and Hacks. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 438 - Hunter Waves Clipped

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Halsey, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj. Next, Sony had their State of Play so we break down all the game announcements, plus an adapter for the PSVR2 to the PC. Later, TriStar Television is getting absorbed into Sony's television organization for consolidation purposes. We wrap it all up with Paramount merging with Skydance, bringing the production company under its banner. We also have thoughts on Wuthering Waves, Star Wars: Hunters, and Clipped. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 437 - Butterfly Furiosa

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the US Justice System taking on Live Nation for the monopoly they have on concert tickets and venues. Next, the very first console war coming to an end with Atari buying the Intellivision brand. Later, NCAA and its five power conferences have agreed to allow schools to directly pay players and back pay players since 2016. We wrap it all up with the announcement of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and three actors have already been cast alongside the return of Daniel Craig. We also have thoughts on Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and Lisa Frankenstein. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 436 - H8 Me Hard and X-Menly

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify being hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the National Music Publishers Association. Next, Gamer Network has been acquired by IGN Entertainment for an unknown sum. Later, Comcast has announced a new StreamSaver bundle combining Peacock Premium, Netflix Basic, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month. We wrap it all up with three Disney stories featuring a movie about Club 33, Pixar laying off 175 employees, and Marvel signs Michael Lesslie to write a new X-Men film. We also have thoughts on The Avett Brothers, Billie Eilish, X-Men '97, and The 8 Show. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.