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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 399: Goodbye Riverdale Era

First, we start with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson throwing microphones into the crowd, and the Taylor Swift Eras concert coming to a theater near you. Next, SAG-AFTRA sets it sights on video games, and Volition shutters its doors after 30 years. Later, Disney pulls its channels from Spectrum services, and three AMC series receive interim agreements to continue production. We wrap it all up with presale numbers for the Taylor Swift concert film, and an email to DGA members about potential board members gets leaked. We also have thoughts on Jeff Rosenstock, Zach Bryan, Goodbye Volcano High, What We Do in the Shadows, and the series finale of Riverdale.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 389: Loose Chemistry and Rogue Fantasy

First, we start with Kesha and Dr Luke settling their defamation case, and an update on an EDM festival shooting. Next, we recap the Nintendo Direct, and bring you news from FTC vs Microsoft hearings. Later, Turner Classic Movies is potentially endangered, and Vice Media officially gets sold. We wrap it all up with new rules for the Academy Awards next year, and the DGA ratifies their new contract. We also have thoughts on Jake Owen, Kelly Clarkson, Final Fantasy XVI, Rogue Legacy 2, some Steam Next Fest demos, Class of '09, and Secret Invasion.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 387: The Age of Hot Diablo Show VI

First, we start with Jimie Allen being dropped by BBR Muisc Group, and the full track list for Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Next, it's Video Game Bits from Summer Game Fest, featuring Nintendo and Annapurna Interactive. Later, LIV Golf and PGA will combine into a new entity, and SAG/AFTRA has voted to strike. We wrap it all up with DGA making a tentative deal, and an on set accident for Gladiator 2. We also have thoughts on Janelle Monae, Niall Horan, Diablo IV, Street Fighter VI, Hailey's On It!, The Idol, and Flamin' Hot.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 383: Air Mayhem

First, we start with the Tony Awards being canceled due to the writers strike, and Jimmy Allen being suspended by his agency. Next, Ubisoft lays off 60 employees without warning, and the CMA puts more restrictions on the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard deal. Later, Bob Iger announced that Hulu would become more integrated with Disney+, and the WGA plans to protest David Zaslav's commencement speech. We wrap it all up with Nintendo Pictures being officially introduced, and the Directors Guild of America heads into its own negotiations. We also have thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem and Air.

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