First we start with abortion organizations handing out contraception items outside of Olivia Rodrigo's Guts tour. Next, we talk about the rise of “gamergate 2” on Steam. Later, the FCC has made a new ruling on cable and satellite providers hiding junk fees. We wrap it all up with a run down of the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Kasey Musgraves, Baldur's Gate III, and Ricky Stanicky.
Read MoreFirst, we start with the National Music Publisher’s Association not planning on renewing its agreement with TikTok while it faces possible US legislation. Next, The creator of a popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu has settled a Nintendo lawsuit for $2.4M in damages. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down the beloved internet company Rooster Teeth after 20 years. We wrap it all up with our picks on tonight's Academy Award winners. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Regime, Poor Things, and Dune Part II.
Read MoreWhich one of the Poor Things, these Killers of the Flower Moon, these absolute Barbies will outdo their Past Lives by winning an Oppen-Oscar? Everyone is asking this! Well, I’m not sure if we know, but we can sure guess. Here are Mike and Matt’s picks for tonight’s Oscar winners.
Read MoreFirst, we start with award season as Cesar, BAFTA, and SAG winners were announced over the past week as we get closer to the Academy Awards. Next, FOX has commissioned a new game show with Jay Pharoah that has quiz, water, and big ass balls. Later, we break down the recent Nintendo Direct where you could play Grounded, Pocket Card Jockey, and some remakes on a Switch later this year. We wrap it all up with Cox Communications getting a lawsuit overturned against the big music labels. We also have thoughts on Madame Web, Ready, Set, Love, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and All Creatures Great and Small.
Read MoreFirst, we start with the Academy Awards where we provide our hot takes on who got a nom and who got snubbed. Next, WWE global distribution is headed to Netflix starting in 2025 for $5B over the next 10 years. Later, music review site Pitchfork is being folded into GQ and people are being let go as a result. We wrap it all up with the newest sensation of Palworld and how nobody can stop talking about this game. We also have thoughts on Queenpins, After Midnight, Green Day, and Palworld.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Taylor Swift kicking off her Eras tour, and the it’s The Cure vs. Ticketmaster. Next, Diablo IV's beta went live this week, and Starfield has been given a Restricted rating in Australia. Later, Diamond Sports Group officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and we have some Bits including updates on BBC strike, the SNL post-production strike, and a YouTube TV price hike. We wrap it all up with the Academy Award winners, and the WGA gets ready for a strike. We also have have thoughts on 100 Gecs, Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, Outlast, The Good Lawyer and Ted Lasso.
Read MoreFirst, we start with a GloRilla concert tragedy, and then Anitta's contract battle with Warner Records. Next, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gets delayed to later this year, and Mario Kart 8 adds five new character selection slots. Later, SNL editors prepare to strike on April 1st, and Television City is getting a $1.25B make-over. We wrap it all up with A24 films for the summer, and our official predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Miley Cyrus, Poker Face, History of the World Part 2, Tar, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinnochio, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Read MoreGet your ballots ready— we’re less than one week to the 95th Academy Awards! Who will take home the gold? Honestly, we have no idea. But that has never stopped us from taking a wild swing at it. Some years we’re incredibly accurate, while some years we completely miss the mark (looking at you, 2022!). Below is our list of predictions. Media Boat Podcast is not responsible for any bets lost from using our picks!
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 MoreFirst, we have the top streamed songs of 2022 from Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Next, a brief update from Microsoft vs FCC, and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet get a new update on December 1st. Later, there's a new streaming king on the board, and the 2023 Oscars will televise all categories. We wrap it all up with some new 2023 movie trailers, and Legendary Entertainment striking a deal with Sony. We also have thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special and Glass Onion.
Read MoreFirst, Alanis Morrissette drops out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and Christina Aguilera is getting a documentary from director Ting Poo. Next, we have Game Bits including Control 2 being confirmed to be in development, Nintendo establishing a joint venture with mobile company DeNA, and some sales numbers. Later, Chris Rock will test out a new live streaming technology for Netflix, and the Oscars choose Jimmy Kimmel as it's host. We wrap it all up with a Gears of War movie and animated show in the works and Snoop Dogg's life getting the theatrical treatment. We also have thoughts on God of War: Ragnarok, Love is Blind season 3, Hard Knocks, Triviaverse, Zootopia+, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Don't Worry Darling, and Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me.
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 MoreWe start with iHeartRadio Music Awards and Arcade Fire raises more than $100K to support Ukraine. Next, Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital will rebalance its in-game currency and the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel went down unexpectedly. Later, Amazon is creating its own James Bond race around the world show and The Price is Right is coming to a town near you. We wrap it all up with BAFTA awards and we give you our guide to The Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Maren Morris, Tunic, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, American Song Contest, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2U, Bridgerton, The Adam Project, and Cheaper By The Dozen.
Read MoreWe start with Kanye beef and Snoop Dogg buying Death Row Records. Next, double Nintendo news with a new direct and jail time for Gary Bowser. Later, Futurama is getting a revival at Hulu and Bill Lawrence inks a new 9-figure deal with Warner Bros. Television. We wrap it all up with casting bits and Oscar nominations. We also have thoughts on Spoon, Big Thief, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Book of Boba Fett, After Party, Don't Look Up and Power of the Dog.
Read MoreWe start with Disney topping the Hot 100 with Bruno and Spotify finally reacting to the Neil Young-inspired exodus. Next, Sony makes a big-ticket purchase of their own and Nintendo crowns a new all-time best selling home console. Later, we have a massive NFL update as we get closer to the big game, and Whoopi Goldberg gets suspended from The View for saying something indefensible. We wrap it all up with Legendary getting some new investments and the BAFTA nominations complicating Oscar buzz.
Read MoreWe start off with a return to form with tentpole productions underway and the Academy Awards has rules updates for the following year. Next, Warner Bros has created a virtual studio in Leavesden and we have the Daytime Emmy awards winners. Later, it's music bits featuring Elvis, Britney, and Lil Nas X. We wrap it all up with Sony acquiring Housemarque and Casey Hudson of BioWare starting a new company. We also have thoughts on Too Hot to Handle, LFG, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Lucy Dacus, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and the demo for NEO: The World Ends with You.
Read MoreToday we officially have the nominations for the Academy Awards and go way over the top analyzing the top categories as well as have thoughts on the new release, 12 Strong. Next we have the end of Dragonball Super news and the revival of Joel McHale on Netflix. Later, we talk about three different acts, Neil Diamond, Sir Elton John, and Pearl Jam about touring and motivation. We wrap it all up with a big Microsoft move and Facebook getting the lead in esports streaming via Facebook Watch.
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