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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 448: Maddenadoobee Olympics

First, we start with Taylor Swift's Vienna concert being cancelled due to a terrorist plot. Next, Valve has a new game called Deadlock dropping subtly on Steam. Later, the Cartoon Network website is being shut down by WBD. We wrap it all up with D23 news on everything coming out from Disney. We also have thoughts on beabadoobee, Madden NFL 25, and The Olympics closing ceremony.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 446: Deadpool's Olympic Records

First, we start with The 1975 being sued for their front man's comments last year in Malaysia. Next, video game voice actors strike over failed negotiations with stipulations on AI protections. Later, Disney and WBD officially release their bundle deal to save you 38%. We wrap it all up with Deadpool & Wolverine’s record breaking weekend. We also have thoughts on The Olympic Opening Ceremony and Deadpool & Wolverine.

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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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 426: Eternal Fantasy Dune Things

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 415: Prime Bobby Jo ASCAP

First, we start with some Mariah Carey history and ASCAP promotes new holiday classics. Next, Insomniac Games talks about the recent cyberattack and Bobby Kotick is out at Microsoft/Activision/Blizzard/King. Later, Jo Koy gets the Globes hosting job and Prime Video sets a date for ads. We wrap it all up with the director leaving Scream VII and there's talk about Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global merging in the new year.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 409: Priscilla Nominations and SAG-AFTRA Wins

First, we start with Grammy nominations and YouTube helping to identify AI voices. Next, we have videogame bits of 505 Games, service games, an upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and we break down the VGA nominations for Game of the Year. Later, SAG-AFTRA has a deal in place and we go over the award show shuffles. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros. Discovery shelving another film and we breakdown the slew of trailers that released in the wake of the SAG-AFTRA deal. We also have thoughts on Loki, Priscilla, Quiz Lady, and No Hard Feelings.

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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.

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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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 372: Atomic Gorillas Swing

First, we start with the Latin Grammys making plans to host the concert in Sevilla, Spain, and the Rolling Stones and (some of) The Beatles are teaming up for a new album. Next, PlayStation has its State of Play this week, and Shinji Mikami is leaving Tango Gameworks. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Paramount Global over the rights to South Park episodes, and director's commentary on Glass Onion can be heard in podcast form. We wrap it all up with David Zaslav announcing a new Lord of the Rings project is in the works, and we wrap up the winners of the BAFTAs. We also have thoughts on Gorillas, Atomic Heart, Full Swing, and Not Dead Yet.

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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.

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