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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 453: Emmy's Postcard from Linkin Park

First, we start with music bits on Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jane's Addiction. Next, we have video game bits on PlayStation 6 rumors, Annapurna Interactive, and more Microsoft layoffs. Later, we have Emmy winners, losers, and our thoughts on the broadcast. We wrap it all up with justice towards the co-founders of MoviePass. We also have thoughts on Linkin Park, Miranda Lambert, and The Circle.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 452: Astro Bots Kaos Adventure

First, we start with Emily Armstrong joining Linkin Park as their new singer followed by all the baggage that came with that announcement. Next, the PlayStation 5 Pro is announced to some rather unenthusiastic claims. Later, we get into the Creative Arts Emmy winners as we look ahead to this weeks ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Festival possibly looking for a new home in 2027. We also have thoughts on Stagecoach 2025, Astro Bot, Kaos, and English Teacher.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 451: My Favorite Peglin Guide to Murder

First, we start with Lady Gaga announcing a new album, while Adele announced she's taking a long break. Next, Concord is shutting down its live service after 11 active days. Later, DirecTV has blacked out Disney programming due to contract negotiations right before the start of football season. We wrap it all up with Annapurna striking a deal with Remedy to bring Alan Wake and Control to film and TV projects. We also have thoughts on John Legend, Peglin, Black Ops 6, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and Furiosa.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 450: About a Sweet Tetris Wonderwall

First, we start with Liam and Noel Gallagher putting their feud to the side in favor of money made with an Oasis reunion tour. Next, a Nintendo Direct happened today but we only care about Tetris news. Later, Disney is closing down several of its apps to force users to sign up for Disney+ and Hulu. We wrap it all up with an AI fiasco for Megalopolis. We also have thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter and Thomas Rhett.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 449: Trillion FOREVER Obsessed with Umbrella Academy

First, we start with Kesha having a tumble with “Timber” on YouTube. Next, we have our thoughts on Gamescom opening night announcements. Later, the US court prevents Venu from operating this year due to monopolistic appeals. We wrap it all up with Nic Cage playing John Madden in a film by David O Russell. We also have thoughts on Post Malone, Morgan Wade, Charly Bliss, House of the Dragon, and The Umbrella Academy.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 448: Maddenadoobee Olympics

First, we start with Taylor Swift's Vienna concert being cancelled due to a terrorist plot. Next, Valve has a new game called Deadlock dropping subtly on Steam. Later, the Cartoon Network website is being shut down by WBD. We wrap it all up with D23 news on everything coming out from Disney. We also have thoughts on beabadoobee, Madden NFL 25, and The Olympics closing ceremony.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 447: Olympic Ending to Game Informer

First, we start with music bits on VMAs, Justin Timberlake, and Britney Spears. Next, is a pair of bad news for Bungie and Game Informer employees. Later, it's a round up of TV host gigs across the landscape. We wrap it all up with a crossover of Beetlejuice and Roblox. We also have thoughts on Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and more Olympic coverage.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 446: Deadpool's Olympic Records

First, we start with The 1975 being sued for their front man's comments last year in Malaysia. Next, video game voice actors strike over failed negotiations with stipulations on AI protections. Later, Disney and WBD officially release their bundle deal to save you 38%. We wrap it all up with Deadpool & Wolverine’s record breaking weekend. We also have thoughts on The Olympic Opening Ceremony and Deadpool & Wolverine.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 445: Emmy Noms and Kingston Frauds

First, 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. No thoughts, but plenty of news!

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 444: The Fantasmas of College Football (Coup de Grace)

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 443: Zenless Bear Season

First. we start with Coldplay settling its lawsuit with their former managers over unused pylons. Next, the upcoming Horizon TV 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 442: The Secret MEGAN Mole Affair

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 441: Pop Out Jim Henson

First, we start with Kendrick Lamar putting on a West Coast show to ultimately end his 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 440: Inside the Acolyte & Sons Dragon Club

First, 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 getting 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 439: The Games with Brat Hacks

First, we start with The Black Keys parting ways with their manager as fallout continues from their canceled arena tour. Next, it's Summer Game 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 Charli XCX, The Quiz with Balls, and Hacks.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 438: Hunter Waves Clipped

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 437: Butterfly Furiosa

First, we start with the U.S. DOJ taking on Live Nation for the monopoly they have on concert tickets and venues. Next, the very first console war comes 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 436: H8 Me Hard and X-Menly

First, we start with Spotify being hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the National Music Publishers Association. Next, the 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 435: Little Brady Big Renewals

First, 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 adaptation 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 434: Radical Hades II Optimism

First, 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.

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