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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.

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.

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.

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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 381: Indigo! Baby J! Bear!

First, we start with the Senate Judiciary Committee submitting legislation against Ticketmaster, and Taylor Swift is poised to enter the Billboard Top 10 on Record Store Day sales alone. Next, the UK is blocking the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft, and Apple has gained a victory in its legal battle with Epic Games. Later, there were some firings with Tucker Carlson gone at Fox News and Don Lemon out at CNN. We wrap it all up with news from Cinemacon 2023 presentations out of Warner Bros, Sony, and Disney.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 365: Season 8 and Feeling Great

First, the Foo Fighters making a statement that they will continue on without their drummer Taylor Hawkins, and French Montana is in the news for (being near) a shooting in Miami. Next, Sony has announced Project Leonardo, a new customizable controller aimed at players with disabilities, and Hitman is being rebranded. Later, Billy Bush is at it again with lewd comments, and Warner Bros. Discovery ushers in a new 2023. We wrap it all up with Michael Giacchino directing a feature length film, and we look at the 2023 release calendar. We also have thoughts on Matilda the Musical and Kaleidoscope.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 360: Glass Xbox Special

First, 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 358: Forever Scarlet

First, Ticketmaster is in trouble for handling Taylor Swift presale, and the Grammy nominees were announced. Next, Yuji Naka, formerly of Sonic Team, has been arrested, and Volition will soon become a part of Gearbox. Later, Ellen Pompeo finally says goodbye to Grey's Anatomy after 19 seasons, and Amazon moves forward with a Marvel/Sony series. We wrap it all up with the Fantastic Beasts franchise getting reconsidered, and some Movie Bits with Cailee Spaney, Bradley Cooper, and Walter Hamada. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 349: Rings of Toem in a Dying Field

First, Cardi B accepts a plea deal regarding the 2018 strip club incident, and the 2023 Stagecoach lineup is announced. Next, an avalanche of news from the PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Forward. Later, we have the Emmy winners, and the SNL cast is set for the upcoming 48th season. We wrap it all up with Marvel and Star Wars announcements from D23, and Sony announcing its new film schedule for next year. We also have thoughts on Little Big Town, The Beths, Rina Sawayama, Blackpink, more Dreamlight Valley, Toem, Digimon: Survive, Harley Quinn season 3, Rings of Power and Making the Cut season 3.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 344: Two Belle Password

We start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass, and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December, and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it all up with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment buying Redbox and The Bits, including Malaysia, Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Lionsgate.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 333: Tik-Tok’s Classic Ape Slasher

We start with Justin Timberlake selling his catalog for a pretty penny and artists getting angry at their labels over Tik-Tok. Next, EA might be looking to sell or merge and Playstation Plus' Classics collection might not run how you expect. Later, Seth Green's ape gets stolen and FBI's finale gets postponed due to some very real drama. We wrap it all up with Sony making some deals to bring more games to the silver screen and Winnie the Pooh gets a new movie that may surprise you.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 332: Harry N Peglin: Finale Rangers

We start with Taylor Swift receiving an honorary doctorate and the winner of Eurovision 2022. Next, PlayStation has revealed the list of games for its revamped PlayStation+ service and Sony CEO Jim Ryan donates to a good cause. Later, a new deal for the USWNT and saying goodbye to SNL and Netflix employees. We wrap it all up with Star Wars news and Elton John film for Disney+. We also have thoughts on Harry Styles, Peglin, 911, The Good Doctor, Amphibia, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 321: Crunchy Scarlet Story

We start with a list of surprising competitors for the American Song Contest and follow that with a weird new corporate home for Bandcamp. Next, the video game industry pulls game sales from Russia and a new Pokémon generation is revealed. Later, Sony finally merges their two anime services and Disney+ gets all the gritty Marvel shows. We wrap it all up with AMC raising ticket prices for popular movies and the SAG awards showing love for CODA. We also have thoughts on the Kirby and the Forgotten Land demo, Puzzle Quest 3, and West Side Story.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 317: Bruno and Bungie’s View on the BAFTAs

We 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 309: Power of the 8-Bit Halo Story

Today we start with AFI's list of top films and TV and look forward to next years big franchise films. Next, Chris Cuomo is out at CNN and we have TV Bits including trial verdicts, Paramount+ streaming guide, and Jeopardy news. Later, Drake has pulled his Grammy nominations and 2022 tours are announced for Olivia Rodrigo and Haim. We wrap it all up with a Sony Executive sting operation and the winners and reveals from The Game Awards. We also have thoughts on Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Bruised, Power of the Dog, 8-Bit Christmas, West Side Story, Santa Inc., HARDY, and Halo Infinite.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 300: The Many Episodes of Media Boat Podcast

Welcome to a special 300th episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney settling the Black Widow lawsuit and IATSE members voting to strike. Next, Charlie Brown has a new special in December and Sue Grafton books are coming to a tv show soon. Later, we have a lot of music bits including the Innings Festival, new Adele, and headliners for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. We wrap it all up with Sony adding Bluepoint Studios into it's PlayStation Studios umbrella and Sora from Kingdom Hearts officially gets the invite to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also have thoughts on The Many Saints of Newark, Outrageous Pumpkins, The Ghost & Molly McGee, Amphibia, The Great British Bakeoff, Psychonauts 2, Skatebird, Hell Let Loose and Sable.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 294: Infinite Solar Power Lotus

Today we start with Cinemacon bits from Sony, MGM, and Warner Bros. Next, an NCAA alliance could shake up college football and Mike Richards is out as host of Jeopardy! Later, lots of music bits including Kanye news, tour getting cancelled and new albums coming from Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves. We wrap it all up with Gamescom news from Xbox and new game trailers from everybody. We also have thoughts on Reminiscence, The White Lotus, Bridgerton, Diary of a Future President, Lorde, Deafheaven, Tetris Beat, Returnal, and Astro Bot’s Playroom.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 288: Black Widow Returnal

Today we start with Black Widow domination and bits including Matt Shakman, Star Trek, and Barbie. Next, we go through the main Emmy nominations and Vince Gilligan makes it known he is staying at Sony. Later, Halsey will have a film alongside her next album release and Olivia Rodrigo gives Taylor Swift credit on her album. We wrap it all up with PlayStation news dump and Nintendo announces a new version of the Switch. We also have thoughts on Black Widow, the 2021 MLB HR Derby & All-Star Game, The ESPY's, Leverage: Redemption, the Stagecoach lineup, and Returnal. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 286: Call LFG If You're Culty Cat

We 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 283: Matt's Music Lesson

Today we have casting bits featuring Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and Issa Rae and negotiation talks continue between the IATSE and AMPTP. Next, a 'where are they now?' segment on the cast of Drake & Josh and two hosts leaving their long running series. Later, Lorde has put out a revealing photo with possible new album coming soon and Eurovision gets Americanized with American Song Contest. We wrap it all up with a crank console update from Panic and Team Asobi of Astro's Playroom becomes a full studio for Sony. We also have thoughts on Cruella, The Conjuring, Loki, Rise Against, Japanese Breakfast, and Matt talks about Apple's Dolby Atmos music.