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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 436: H8 Me Hard and X-Menly

First, we start with Spotify being hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the National Music Publishers Association. Next, the Gamer Network has been acquired by IGN Entertainment for an unknown sum. Later, Comcast has announced a new StreamSaver bundle combining Peacock Premium, Netflix Basic, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month. We wrap it all up with three Disney stories featuring a movie about Club 33, Pixar laying off 175 employees, and Marvel signs Michael Lesslie to write a new X-Men film. We also have thoughts on The Avett Brothers, Billie Eilish, X-Men '97, and The 8 Show.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 412: May December Bring GTA VI Trailer

First, we start with Spotify laying off 1,500 people and Billie Eilish comes out during her Variety interview. Next, Unity is dissolving its $1.6B purchase of WETA Digital and the bits with Xbox news, gaming updates, and GTA VI trailer. Later, streamers look to bundle up with each other this holiday season and we wait for the SAG-AFTRA ratification vote. We wrap it all up with Michael Waldron taking top writing duties at Marvel and Kenan Thompson starts his production studio, Artists For Artists. We also have thoughts on The Gardens Between and May December.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 410: Spider-Man Takes Off Christmas

First, we start with music bits on Spotify, Shakira’s settlement, and Taylor Swift in Rio. Next, The Last of Us Part II: Remastered is coming to the PS5 and Fortnite teases a big bang in December. Later, Dave Filoni gets anointed at Lucasfilm and we talk about Paramount+. We wrap it all up with film studios pulling ad money from Twitter/X and Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are looking for the next, next, next Karate Kid. We also have thoughts on Spider-Man 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and Best! Christmas! Ever!

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 379: Monogamy Mario Monohosts Masters

First we start with the National Recording Registry adding 25 new songs, and Spotify will be discontinuing Heardle. Next, Redfall news as the game comes closer, and Media Molecule will end support for Dreams. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery unveils Max, and Amazon digs through MGM for new series. We wrap it all up with Mario domination at the box office, and Guy Ritchie being sued. We also have thoughts on EA PGA Tour, Love is Blind, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 376: My Kind of Stardust Tunnel

First, we start with The American Music Awards taking a 1 year sabbatical, and then take a look at the "Creator Equity Fund" from Spotify. Next, Counter-Strike 2 was officially announced for this summer, and we have the winners from the 23rd annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Later, Apple is going to make you pay to watch Friday Night Baseball, and TV show Smash is getting a stage musical adaptation. We wrap it all up with the announcements of Good Burger 2, and SNL alum Kyle Mooney's directorial debut for A24. We also have thoughts on Lana Del Rey, Fall Out Boy, Tchia, Dance 100, Love is Blind S4 and My Kind of Country.

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. 340: Nintendo’s Heardle Emmy Special

We start with Kanye getting sued for not appearing at Coachella and Heardle being acquired by Spotify. Next, we have a bunch of mid-summer Game Bits. Later, we have this year's Emmy nominations and news of COVID protocols on sets being extended. We wrap it all up with more censorship from China and Nintendo buying an animation studio. We also have thoughts on Lizzo, Beabadoobee, Escape Academy, Ms. Marvel, Fboy Island, and The Rehearsal.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 11, 2022kanye west, coachella, heardle, spotify, emmys, nintendo, lizzo, beabadoobee, escape academy, ms marvel, fboy island, the rehearsalComment

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.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022disney, spotify, neil young, sony, nintendo, nfl, whoopi goldberg, the view, legendary entertainment, bafta, oscarsComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 316: Stone Cold Music Beef

We start with Neil Young pulling his catalog off Spotify and feud between Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn. Next, a follow up to the Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard and EA announces an extended partnership with Lucasfilm Games. Later, Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider reaches new records and Arthur on PBS is coming to an end. We wrap it all up with The Beatles coming to IMAX screens and Doug Jones receives the inaugural The Chair Award. We also have thoughts on Maddie & Tae, Nobody Saves the World, Windjammers 2, and Single Drunk Female.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 314: We Don’t Talk About Golden Globes

We start with the official Coachella lineup and Spotify now has a high-quality audio tier. Next, Microsoft confirms it has stopped producing all Xbox One consoles and Nintendo has released a new trailer for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Later, SAG nominees are revealed and Tim Allen is prepared to put on the Santa suit again for a new Disney+ series. We wrap it all up with Golden Globe winners and Kendrick Lamar teaming up with South Park creators for a new show. We also have thoughts on The Lumineers, Harry Potter, The Righteous Gemstones, Peacemaker, and Man in the Arena.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 308: ArKenAway

We start with director Antoine Fuqua entering a new partnership with Netflix and the winners of The Gotham Awards. Next, MLB is on lockout and The Property Masters Guild has been formed. Later, Spotify celebrates end of the year wrap up lists and Adele finally gets that Vegas residency. We wrap it all up with Activision not being apart of The Game Awards and the end of the Take 2 trademark dispute. We also have thoughts on Come From Away, Get Back, Arcane, F is for Family, Saved by the Bell, Metroid Dread, and Kena.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 307: The Get Back 20th Century Shuffle Band

We start with Cinemark partnering with Netflix and HBO Max counting down the days of their streaming deal with 20th Century Films. Next, animation writers lobby for better pay, and Peter Jackson tells a long story about the Beatles. Later, the 2022 Grammy nominations are here, and Adele teaches Spotify how to properly listen to 30. We wrap it all up with a harassment lawsuit at PlayStation and Epic buying Rock Band studio Harmonix. We also have thoughts on Tick Tick Boom, Home Sweet Home Alone, Psych 3, Hawkeye, The Beatles Get Back, Hard Knocks, The Great British Baking Show, Silk Sonic, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, Pokemon Shining Pearl, Halo Infinite's multiplayer, and Call of Duty Vanguard.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 143: Tha Penguin Project

Today we start with MoviePass making a desperate bid for subscribers and the return of actress Fan Bingbing. Next, we have details on the reboot of Project Runway without Tim Gunn and even more thoughts on new Fall shows. Later, we have family issues with Spotify users and thoughts on the new Lil Wayne album, Tha Carter V. We wrap it all up with the death of Club Penguin and the leaked footage of a new game set in the Wizarding World.

PodcastMike NautaOctober 4, 2018moviepass, fan bingbing, project runway, tim gunn, spotify, lil wayne, tha carter v, club penguin, harry potterComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 105: Pitch Black Season 3

Today we have a Star Wars wrap up and thoughts on Pitch Perfect 3. We also have a round up of Netflix news and shake up at Vice Media and The Today Show. Later, we have yet another legal battle involving Spotify and the official lineup for Coachella 2018. We wrap it all up with the new live mobile trivia game HQ and the video game winners of 2017.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 4, 2018star wars the last jedi, pitch perfect 3, today, coachella, spotify, hqComment

Media Boat Podcast Episode 80: Hawaii-Five Homecoming

Listen in on our thoughts on Spider-Man: Homecoming, your number one movie this past weekend. We also talk about pay discrimination on the set of Hawaii Five-O for actors Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park. Later, we have new news on the Overwatch League and wrap it all up with a new deal for Spotify.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 13, 2017spider-man homecoming, hawaii five o, overwatch, spotifyComment