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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 466: Good Sesame Bot

First we start with the long rumored SZA deluxe album coming to fruition this week, titled Lana. Next, The Game Awards happened, and we cover Game of the Year and all the exciting announcements. Later, Sesame Street is for sale as it will not be returning to Max after 2027. We wrap it all up with movie bits on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Wicked: For Good, and a finale for Blu-ray players.

PodcastMedia BoatDecember 21, 2024sza, lana, the game awards, sesame street, max, spider-man: beyond the spider-verse, wicked: for goodComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 465: Nikki Rivals Indiana Jones

First we start with Jay-Z's connection to Sean "Diddy" Combs and the surrounding controversy. Next, Lego Fortnite is introducing a new "social roleplay experience" called Brick Life. Later, we have the run down on who's performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. We wrap it all up with the winners of the Gotham Awards. We also have thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, Infinity Nikki, Sabrina Carpenter, Beatles '64, Twisters, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 464: Wicked Beavers Inside Crew

First we start with Moana 2 breaking the box office with record numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend. Next, Max is losing even more beloved cartoon shows by the end of the year, leaving only a handful of nostalgic classics. Later, There could have been a LEGO James Bond game, and the pitch trailer has been leaked. We wrap it all up with Kendrick Lamar dominating the Billboard and then announcing a Grand National Tour with SZA. We also have thoughts on Hundreds of Beavers, Wicked, A Man on the Inside, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

PodcastMedia BoatDecember 21, 2024moana 2, max, lego, james bond, kendrick lamer, sza, hundreds of beavers, wicked, a man on the inside, star wars: skeleton crewComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 463: Spellbound GNX Prophecy

First we start with Drake submitting 2 lawsuits against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' song. Next, Veteran Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida has announced he will be leaving the company in January, after 31 years at PlayStation. Later, TV bits on Pamela Hayden, Wendy Williams, and Dan Schneider. We wrap it all up with a look at the top grossing movies of the year, which just happen to all be direct sequels. We also have thoughts on Kendrick Lamar, Arcane S2, Dune: Prophecy, A Man on the Inside, and Spellbound.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 462: Rebooted From Zero Exposure

First we start with all the guests that will appear on Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming Christmas special for Netflix. Next, we have all the nominations for this years Video Game Awards, including the six contenders for Game of the Year. Later, we take a look at 2 sport media deals with Diamond Sports Group and the future of Inside the NBA on TNT. We wrap it all up with some move bits on the sale of the Jim Henson lot, AMC XL plans, and The Criterion Collection striking a deal with WBD to stay on MAX. We also have thoughts on Rebooted II, Linkin Park, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and St. Denis Medical.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 461: Forever Arcane Champs

First we start with Grammy nominations and the dominance of women artists this year in the major 4 categories. Next, Take-Two has sold its indie publishing label Private Division. Later, the Mass Effect TV show is getting the greenlight for Prime Video. We wrap it all up with Simon Kinberg getting the nod to write the next Star Wars trilogy. We also have thoughts on State Champs, Tetris Forever, and Arcane.

PodcastMedia BoatNovember 19, 2024grammys, take-2, private division, mass effect, amazon prime video, simon kinberg, star wars, state champs, tetris forever, arcaneComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 460: Pokémon Double Exposure in the Building All Along

First we start with a Universal Music Group lawsuit against Believe for blatant copyright infringement of songs. Next, Brian Horton moves on from Insomniac's The Wolverine game and onto the next installment of Perfect Dark for Microsoft. Later, Netflix is ending its interactive media starting on December 1st, where only 4 titles will remain. We wrap it all up by bringing home the Bacon... Kevin Bacon’s first family comedy-horror film. We also have thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Only Murders in the Building and Agatha All Along.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 459: Taco Mario Halloween Hat Party

First we start with Ticketmaster canceling 50,000 scalped tickets to the Oasis concert next year. Next, two game studios are shuttering their doors after releasing games earlier this year. Later, SNL VFX workers successfully vote to unionize with IATSE. We wrap it all up with a special Halloween news segment on the return of Scary Movie. We also have thoughts on Kelsea Ballerini, Halsey, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, It's Florida Man, and Conclave.

PodcastMedia BoatNovember 19, 2024ticketmaster, oasis, snl, iatse, scary movie, kelsea ballerini, halsey, call of duty black ops 6, it's florida man, conclaveComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 458: Elvira Speed Playtest Series

First we start with Elvira bringing up a seven year old story about meeting Ariana Grande. Next, Nintendo Playtest Online is full of surprises that were supposed to be kept under wraps. Later, the God of War series is on the search for new show runners as it goes back to square one. We wrap it all up with casting bits on movies from Christopher Nolan, Edgar Wright, and Yorgos Lanthimos. We also have thoughts on Astro Bot Speed Runs and the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series matchup.

PodcastMedia BoatNovember 19, 2024elvira, ariana grande, nintendo, god of war, christopher nolan, edgar wright, yorgos lanthimos, astro botComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 457: Inside Brat's Hotel Franchise

First we start with a trio of Taylor Swift news, including some special items this holiday season. Next, we have a trio of Nintendo related stories, including the big Pokemon leak. Later, Dan Fogelman will be making a new show around a generational NFL family. We wrap it all up with a Voltron movie starring Henry Cavill and Tom Holland's understudy, Daniel Quinn-Toye. We also have thoughts on Charli XCX, Last Bite Hotel, The Franchise, and It's What's Inside.