Media Boat Podcast

Ep. 499 - The Hard Knocks Life of a Hill

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Taylor Swift announcing her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl. Next, Simon Ebejer is heading up RedOctane studio for new rhythm games. Later, ESPN is making deals with NFL, WWE, and FOX in preparation for the upcoming new ESPN app. We wrap it all up with Fran Drescher officially stepping down from SAG-AFTRA, leaving a new leader to step in for the next contract negotiation. We also have thoughts on Hard Knocks and King of the Hill. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 498.5 - Stick to Fantastic Thoughts

Welcome to a special episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Mike will be talking through 8 thoughts including TV thoughts on Building the Band, Destination X, Twisted Metal, and Stick; and movie thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2, Death of a Unicorn, The Phoenician Scheme, and The Fantastic Four First Steps. Catch regular episodes weekly of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 498 - Huntrix for Power Broadcasting

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Justin Timberlake coming out with Lyme disease. Next, Power Rangers is coming to Fortnite with lots of bugs. Later, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be shutting down by the end of the year due to no funding from the government. We wrap it all up with Netflix numbers on K-Pop Demon Hunters and Happy Gilmore 2. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 497 - Hayley's Censored Skydance Panther

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a surprise drop of new music from Hayley Williams. Next, card payment processors have taken aim at Steam and Itch.io. Later, Skydance aims to crack down on "biased news coverage" when they fully own CBS. We wrap it all up with Eddie Murphy's busy moviemaking schedule. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 496 - Pokémon Bananza

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a crazy incident at a Coldplay concert. Next, Pokémon direct happened today and we have all the news revealed. Later, Paramount has decided to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and strike a new deal with South Park creators. We wrap it all up with movie bits on Lilo & Stitch crossing $1B, James Cameron directing a Billie Eilish 3D concert film, and The Odyssey tickets on sale now. We also have thoughts on Thomas Rhett, Pokémon Friends, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Superman. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 495 - Building K-Pop Superman

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Soundcloud partnering with elasticStage so artists can print vinyl albums. Next, Donkey Kong is getting a new videogame and a new movie. Later, Emmy nominations are here and we have our thoughts on this years top contenders. We wrap it all up with Sean Austin making a bid to head up SAG-AFTRA as Hollywood contracts are on the horizon. We also have thoughts on Wet Leg, Quarterback, Building the Band, Brick, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Superman. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 494 - Virgin Sinners Period IronGame

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with guilty verdicts from the Diddy trial as it nears its conclusion. Next, Microsoft is in the middle of yet another round of layoffs with 9,000 people on the cutting block, including games like Everwild and Perfect Dark reboot. Later, Freevee is going away and rolled into Amazon Prime Video services. We wrap it all up with a look at Comic-Con's famous Hall H as the major players will be skipping it this year. We also have thoughts on Lorde, Kesha, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Jusant, Ironheart, Squid Game, and Sinners. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 493 - I Quit The Bear on Stitch Day

Welcome to another Episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify getting a nasty letter from some US Senators. Next, several Netflix games will be going away from the platform next month. Later, South Park lawsuits heat up as South Park Studios accuses its new parent company of foul play. We wrap it up with a look at future films including what Denis Villeneuve, Aaron Sorkin, and Steven Spielberg have coming soon to a theater near you. We also have thoughts on HAIM and The Bear. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 492 - Switch 2 World

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bonnaroo being shut down last week due to dangerous weather in Tennessee. Next, Nintendo Direct showcased the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza with a surprising character appearance by Pauline. Later, streaming with Ads have become longer as all streaming services try to incentivize you to pay for the ad-free option. We wrap it all up with a brand new announcement of Pixar's newest film titled "Gatto" by Luca director Enrico Casarosa. We also have thoughts on Switch 2 and Mario Kart World. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 

Ep. 491 - Working Ballad of Addison Cyrus

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a Grammy update on new rules and categories announced for the upcoming 68th award show. Next, a recap of Summer Games Fest 2025 with all of the exciting announcements that are not Kingdom Hearts 4. Later, a combo of streaming news as Disney officially purchases the last bit from Comcast and David Zaslav has taken his axe to WBD itself by splitting the company into separate entities: WBD Streaming & Studios and WBD Global Networks. We wrap it all up with the long awaited announcement of Space balls 3: the search for Space balls 2: quest for more money. We also have thoughts on Miley Cyrus, Addison Rae, Working Moms, and The Ballad of Wallis Island. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.