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.

Ep. 422 - Anatomy Elementary Past Foamstars Reloaded

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Beyoncé. Next, Disney is making a $1.5B investment into Epic Games in order to launch a new entertainment universe. Later, the Super Bowl was the most watched television event in history, but Paramount Global still went ahead and cut 800 jobs. We wrap it all up with the Academy Awards making a new category in Best Casting for the 2026 award show. We also have thoughts on Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Foamstars, Persona 3 Reloaded, The Super Bowl, Abbott Elementary, Past Lives, and Anatomy of a Fall. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 421 - Grammy Lives and the Speed Olympians

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a recap of the 66th Grammy awards with wins, performances, and Taylor Swift announcing The Tortured Poets Department. Next, Microsoft gets real with Xbox coming to other platforms, such as the PlayStation5. Later, Philomena Cunk is back at it to answer the ultimate question of the universe. We wrap it all up with films in the pipeline from Quinten Tarantino, Donald Glover, and Matthew Vaughn. We also have thoughts on The Grammys, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Nascar: Full Speed, Mr & Mrs Smith, Past Lives and Orion and the Dark. All this and more on this episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 420 - Maestro and Other Celebrity Killers

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Niki Minaj beef with Megan Thee Stallion where it gets messy. Next, we discuss how Microsoft can let go of 1,900 people while paying $69B for the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Later, Netflix is getting rid of its Basic tier and forcing customers to either pay for ads or its premiere plans. We wrap it all up with The Bits which include Supergirl casting, Dog Man coming in 2025, and a Lego movie about Pharrell Williams. We also have thoughts on Deal or No Deal: Island, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Death and other Details, Maestro, and Killers of the Flower Moon. All this and more on this episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Ep. 419 - Oscar Noms After Palworld Day

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Academy Awards where we provide our hot takes on who got a nom and who got snubbed. Next, WWE global distribution is headed to Nextflix starting in 2025 for $5B over the next 10 years. Later, music review site Pitchfork is being folded into GQ and people are being let go as a result. We wrap it all up with the newest sensation of Palworld and how nobody can stop talking about this game. We also have thoughts on Queenpins, After Midnight, The Bear, Green Day, and Palworld. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.