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.

Ep. 435 - Little Brady Big Renewals

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys being placed under a conservatorship since the passing of his wife in January. Next, we take a look at both Microsoft and Sony as one seeks to open it's own mobile store, while the other replaced its CEO. Later, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will be teaming up this summer to offer a very enticing streaming bundle service. We wrap it all up with the newest incarnation of Beowulf, but this time from Grendel's point of view. We also have thoughts on Little Kitty, Big City, The Circle, and Tom Brady. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 434 - Radical Hades II Optimism

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the diss tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Next, Xbox is closing Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. Later, Amazon is adding another IP to its streaming service in the form of Blade Runner 2099 with Michelle Yeoh. We wrap it all up with Sony making a $26B bid to purchase Paramount. We also have thoughts on Dua Lipa, Hades II, and Unfrosted. All this and more on this episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 433 - TTPD Follow-Up Festival

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Billie Eilish world tour, a new Eminem album, and the records that Taylor Swift broke. Next, Xbox is the first to announce that their Summer Games Fest showcase will take place on June 9th and will feature Activision Blizzard games. Later, Scooby-Doo is getting a live action show on Netflix courtesy of Greg Berlanti of Riverdale fame. We wrap it all up with Quinten Tarantino dropping 'The Movie Critic' as his final film and is now back to the drawing board for his 10th feature. We also have new thoughts on The Tortured Poets Department, Eric Church at Stagecoach and Guitars in Fortnite Festival. All this and more on this weeks episode of the 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.