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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 476: Substance Oscar Records: Anora & Conclave

First we start with our Academy Awards predictions for the upcoming 97th ceremony. Next, LucasFilm announces that Kathleen Kennedy would not continue after her current contract is up at the end of the year. Later, Warner Bros. shuts down several of its studios, including Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. We wrap it all up with the FCC looking into iHeartMedia about 'payola' practices to promote their own concerts. We also have thoughts on Anora, The Substance, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Thoughts: Captain America: Brave New World

Equal parts a Captain America film and a Hulk film, Captain America: Brave New World is not the film we were promised, but does deliver entertaining enough set pieces for some memorable action scenes.

FilmMike NautaFebruary 27, 2025captain america: brave new worldComment

Thoughts: The Gorge

The Gorge is an uninspiring movie that’s filled with plenty of cliches that refuses to pick a direction.

FilmMike NautaFebruary 27, 2025the gorgeComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 475: Captain Avowed in Peru Gorge 50

First we start with a catchup on FireAid with $50M provided to local organizations. Next, Microsoft debuts a new open sourced generative AI model, Muse, for… well, not sure who. Later, we have the reveal of Avatar: Seven Havens, the next installment following The Legend of Korra. We wrap it all up with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepping back from the James Bond IP, leaving Amazon MGM Studios with full creative control. We also have thoughts on Avowed, SNL 50, Paddington in Peru, The Gorge, and Captain America: Brave New World.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 474: Super Saros Oasis

First we start with this years final nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Next, we discuss the latest PlayStation State of Play with all the releases coming this year. Later, Media Boat Show of the year 2024 is coming back for the Winter Olympics. We wrap it all up with even more awards as we inch closer to the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on the Super Bowl and Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show.

PodcastMedia BoatFebruary 18, 2025rock & roll hall of fame, state of play, playstation, olympics, oscars, super bowl, kendrick lamarComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 473: Mike's Super Grammy Weekend Show

First we start with Grammy winners from this past weekend. Next, Warner Bros. is ending MultiVersus a year after its relaunch. Later, SNL has so much content to digest ahead of its 50th anniversary. We wrap it all up with both a Magic: The Gathering film and tv show being worked on by Legendary Entertainment. We also have thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl.

PodcastMedia BoatFebruary 11, 2025grammys, warner bros, multiversus, snl, magic: the gathering, legendary entertainment, super bowlComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 472: Tomorrow is a Wild Grammy Night in Paradise

First we start with Spotify and UMG striking a new 5 year deal. Next, BioWare is losing several developers to be shuffled onto other EA projects. Later, we find out more about the next Shondaland production, a murder mystery to take place in the White House. We wrap it all up with a look at the upcoming film slate for Netflix. We also have thoughts on The Weeknd, Paradise, The Wild Robot, and Saturday Night.

PodcastMedia BoatFebruary 11, 2025spotify, umg, bioware, ea, shondaland, netflix, the weeknd, paradise, the wild robot, saturday nightComment

Thoughts: Saturday Night

Saturday Night is an ode to an historic night of comedy that takes itself way too seriously.

FilmMatt JohnsonJanuary 30, 2025saturday nightComment

Thoughts: The Wild Robot

Based on the celebrated children’s book series, DreamWorks Animation’s new film is a standout, featuring timeless themes.

FilmMike NautaJanuary 30, 2025the wild robotComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 471: A Complete Oscar Nomination Rundown

First we start with Academy Award nominations as we take a look at the ten films nominated for Best Picture. Next, LeBron James is making TV moves with his SpringHill Company . Later, lots of game bits on EA six billion dollar loss, the Xbox Developer Direct, and several top CEO's leaving their companies. We wrap it all up with a brief preview on who will be performing at this years Grammy awards ceremony. We also have thoughts on A Complete Unknown.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 28, 2025oscars, lebron james, springhill company, ea, xbox, grammys, a complete unknownComment

Thoughts: Star Wars Skeleton Crew

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is a fun adventure that’s perfect for kids and doesn’t require encyclopedic knowledge of the franchise.

TelevisionMike NautaJanuary 21, 2025star wars: skeleton crewComment

Thoughts: A Real Pain

A Real Pain has a good script and a stellar Kieran Culkin, but the way it balances pains both personal and cultural may not land for some.

FilmMike NautaJanuary 21, 2025a real painComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 470: A Real Pitt Crew Vengeance

First we start with the Grammys revising their schedule in the wake of the Southern California wildfires. Next, Sony is ending 2 upcoming live service games, but not shuttering the studios behind them. Later, Hollywood slowly gets back to work as productions pick up this week following the wildfires. We wrap it all up with Oscar nominations being pushed out to next week. We also have thoughts on the reveal of the Switch 2, Peacock’s SNL documentary series, The Pitt, Skeleton Crew, A Real Pain, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 469: Venu Shadows FireAid

First, we start with the LA wildfires with the announcement of FireAid concert at the end of the month. Next, video game bits with Switch 2 rumors, Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed, and Nvidia announced the 5000 series of GPUs. Later, Venu is no longer happening as Disney buys major stake in Fubo. We wrap it all up with the Golden Globe winners of The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Perez, and all those TV awards. We also have thoughts on Ethel Cain and Games Done Quick.

Thoughts: Squid Game Season 2

Less shock and more bloodshed equals a let down of a season.

TelevisionMike NautaJanuary 6, 2025squid gameComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 468: Season 10 of the Media Boat Podcast

First we start with a look at the fast approaching deadline for TikTok to be divested from its parent company ByteDance if it wishes to remain in the US. Next, a patent suggests the rumored Switch 2 will have resolution upscaling. Later, The Simpsons will no longer be on Sunday nights as Fox is looking to shake up its Animation Domination lineup. We wrap it all up with a look at the 2024 box office scores to see just how well the studios actually did.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 6, 2025tiktok, switch 2, the simpsons, foxComment

2024 Year-End Wrap Up: Movies

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in movies! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Movies, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Movie of the Year!

2024 Year-End Wrap Up: Television

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in television! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Shows, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Show of the Year!

TelevisionMedia BoatDecember 29, 2024balatro, x-men '97, the bear, a man on the inside, shogun, pokemon concierge, fantasmas, arcane, culinary class wars, goldzoneComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 467: A Knighted Season 9 Finale

First we start with Spotify dropping facts against Drake in his ongoing lawsuit of artificially inflating numbers. Next, the Switch has passed the PS2 to become the second best selling video game console in the US. Later, Yu-Gi-Oh GX is getting a 20th anniversary remaster next year. We wrap it all up with Sir Christopher Nolan and Dame Emma Thompson getting knighted.

PodcastMedia BoatDecember 25, 2024spotify, drake, switch, playstation 2, yu-gi-oh, christopher nolan, emma thompsonComment

2024 Year-End Wrap Up: Games

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in video games! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Games, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Game of the Year!