First, we start with Time's Person of the Year Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande inks a new management deal. Next, we talk about The Game Awards and E3 is officially dead. Later, Ohtani signs a 10 year $700M deal and nobody wants to host the Golden Globes. We wrap it all up with A24 films coming to Max and SAG-AFTRA officially ratifies a new contract. We also have thoughts on Nicki Minaj, Tate McRae, FFXVI: Echoes of the Fallen, GOW: Ragnarok - Valhalla, and Fortnite Festival/Rocket Racers.
Read MoreFirst, Britney Spears asks for privacy (again), and the Ticketmaster hearings are underway in the U.S. Senate. Next, Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has said the studio is moving on from the Uncharted series, and Xbox confirms a physical showcase during the upcoming E3 show. Later, Adult Swim and Hulu have cut ties with Justin Roiland, and Amazon is developing a Tomb Raider series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. We wrap it all up with Avatar crossing the $2B mark, and take a look at the announced Academy Award nominations. We also have thoughts on Lil Yachty, Sam Smith, Elle King, Hi-Fi Rush, Physical: 100, Shrinking, Poker Face, That 90s Show, Night Court, Elvis, and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Read MoreWe start with Carlos Santana taking an unexpected tumble, and some Michael Jackson songs beings removed from streaming services. Next, E3 comes back with the help of the PAX organizers and God Of War: Ragnarök finally has a release date. Later, the Duffer Brothers spin off their Stranger Things success with new projects and Comic Con announces some details. We wrap it all up with movies being removed from the PlayStation Store - even if you bought them - and new information about the fourth Captain America movie. We also have thoughts on The Bear, Maggie, Generation Gap, The Good Guys, and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Read MoreWe start with Foo Fighters taking time off in the wake of Taylor Hawkins' death and Eric Church reschedules a sold out concert in favor of an NCAA basketball game. Next, PlayStation Plus gets a tiered system in June and E3 digital event gets cancelled. Later, Alec Baldwin isn't expected to return to the Match Game this year and we take a quick look at what would have happened if shows didn't end early. We wrap it all up with Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia and we have our recap of the Academy Awards, including Best Picture, who won between us, and the slap heard around the world. We also have thoughts on Moon Knight and additional Kirby and the Forgotten Land gameplay.
Read MoreToday we start with E3 news from Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Microsoft/Bethesda, Square Enix, and Nintendo. Next, we confirm Lorde will indeed have a new album with Solar Power and you can get a vaccine with a side of Lollapalooza tickets. Later, MLB cracks down on spider tack with a 10 day suspension and Disney+ series have a new release window of Wednesdays. We wrap it all up with a Lord of the Rings animated film and AMC celebrated Juneteenth with a festival of black creators. We also have thoughts on Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Garbage, Maroon 5, The Cube, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Tuca & Bertie, and In the Heights.
Read MoreWe start with new mask rules for theaters and Ava DuVernay making a grant possible with Google. Next, HBO MAX has a $10 ad-supported tier available now and we have TV bits for IASIP, Marvel and Miles Teller. Later, we get reacquainted with Coachella vibes and Adam Levine makes a new song for a Paw Patrol movie. We wrap it all up with pre-E3 bits for Nintendo, Sony and Dragon Quest. We also have thoughts on Bo Burnham, the Friends Reunion, Chase Rice, the Kingdom Hearts Union X Finale, and some TV season finale shows.
Read MoreWelcome to the Media Boat Podcast where Mike is back from his two week work trip. News is light this week as this episode put all its focus on everything E3.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of Media Boat Podcast. Apology in advance for the audio as ONE OF US is on the road for work. This episode includes our thoughts on Wonder Woman and how wonderful it is. Later, we talk about everything coming up in E3 this weekend. We wrap it all up with some music thoughts.
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