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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. 299: Angels & Hacks of the Wonder Squid

The final 200s episode starts with Marvel suing for its characters and we outline the upcoming IASTE strike vote. Next, CAA has acquired ICM Partners talent agency and new SNL cast members have been announced. Later, R. Kelly has been convicted and Nirvana's Nevermind turns 30 this week. We wrap it all up with the full Nintendo Direct announcements and casting news of the upcoming Super Mario movie from Illumination. We also have thoughts on Attack of the Hollywood Cliché, Britney vs Spears, Brooklyn Nine-Nine [Finale], The Wonder Years, Squid Game, Hacks, and Angels & Airwaves.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 298: Summer Wars - Macho Joe 22

We start with Netflix buying Roald Dahl adaptations and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is opening with a special exhibit. Next, we go through Emmy winners and the first month of SNL hosts has been revealed. Later, a Britney doc will come out next week on Netflix and don't expect an R.E.M. tour anytime soon as the band is content with retirement. We wrap it all up with music publishers playing nice with Twitch and we review the PlayStation Showcase. We also have thoughts on Cry Macho, Kate, The Circle S3, Impeachment, Summer Camp Island S4, Rick & Morty S5, Star Wars: Visions, Ordinary Joe, Lil Nas X, and Madden 22.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 297: Shang Chi and Kamealoha are Apartment Crossed Lovers

We start with Christopher Nolan setting his next film with Universal and away from Warner Bros. Next, we talk about the winners of the Creative Emmy winners and look forward to the Primetime Emmy's this Sunday. Later, we discuss recent news from Marilyn Manson lawsuits and their implications. We wrap it all up with new system updates for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth headsets. We mainly contribute this episode to our thoughts on The Father, Minari, Wrath of Man, A Quiet Place Part 2, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Malignant, Guy! Hawaiian Style, Money Hungry, Doogie Kamealoha MD, Happier than Ever, Frogger, Only Murders in the Apartment, MTV VMAs, Sleigh Bells, Certified Lover Boy, Star-Crossed, Madden 22, and World Flipper.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 296: A Swedish, Rainbow Horizon

Today It's News, News and more News! We're saving all our thoughts for next week's episode. Meanwhile, we start our movie news with a new Pokemon film on Netflix and a documentary on Reading Rainbow. Next, Hulu raises its cost by a dollar and Phoebe-Waller Bridge exits the Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. Later, Britney finally is free (maybe?) and ABBA makes a comeback. We wrap it all up speculation about the PlayStation Showcase and the pricing drama with Horizon: Forbidden West.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 295: If I Can't Have Dug, I Want Donda

Today we take a look back at the Summer box office and a look forward at films that are moving dates. Next, the Nielsen's ratings have not been accurate and Jeopardy continues it's lengthy saga with Mike Richards. Later, Bonaroo got canceled, but not for COVID reasons and we continue to track Britney and DaBaby drama. We wrap it all up with Life is Strange getting a TV show and DC Fandome will offer new looks at upcoming DC video games. We also have thoughts on He's All That, Evangelion, Dug Days, Kanye West, Halsey, Chvrches, Bugsnax, Oddworld, and Marquette.

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. 293: Boyfriend Death Can If Himself + Shay

It's a reverse show! We start with news from the Pokemon Direct and GTA remaster bundle on the way this holiday season. Next, it's music bits about Coachella, Bob Dylan, and Britney Spears' conservatorship. Later, we get into a new Field of Dreams show and casting bits about Avatar, McGruber, and Powerpuff Girls shows. We wrap it all up with Hotel Transylvania 4 becoming an Amazon exclusive and Disney strikes deals on Cruella 2 and Captain America 4. We also have thoughts on Ratchet & Clank, wurdweb, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Killers, Dan + Shay, blackbear, Dr Death, What If, Bridgerton, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Tuca & Bertie S2 [Finale], Kevin Can F Himself [Finale], and The Bad Batch [Finale].

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 292: Golden Knocks and Famous Squads

We start with Warner Bros making a deal with AMC and a quick look at Hollywood's young newcomers. Next, South Park makes a $900M deal and the next host(s) of Jeopardy! have been announced. Later, MTV VMA nominations are here and Stevie Nicks cancels all her shows for the rest of the year. We wrap it all up with Steve Gaynor of Fullbright Company under fire and both Microsoft and Nintendo spotlight indie developers. We also have thoughts on The Suicide Squad, Blood Red Sky, Hard Knocks, Golden, and Chris Young.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 291: Back on the Lasso

We start with a Black Widow lawsuit against Disney and Reese Witherspoon making a sale for $1B. Next, we have more record setting Olympic news and a new Doctor is on their way for the next season of Doctor Who. Later, DaBaby is being dropped from even more concert line-ups and Pete Parada of The Offspring won't be joining the band over vaccination differences. We wrap it all up with new New Pokemon Snap update and the president of Blizzard steps down from the latest allegations. We also have thoughts on Ted Lasso, Back on the Record, Jellystone, Schmigadoon, Billie Eilish, and Nier: Reincarnation.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 290: Olympic Baby Dies Hard

Today we talk about Warner's new movie policies for 2022 and the death of the Die Hard franchise as we know it. Next, we have plenty of news from the Tokyo Olympics, as well as a reported live-action Pokemon series and a potential Black Superman film for HBO Max. Later, The Weeknd gets honored for his humanitarian work, and DaBaby gets in hot water over some awful comments he made at a recent show. We wrap it all up in Video Games with a recap of EA's EA Play showcase and Activision-Blizzard facing an employee walkout over their misogynist and racist company culture. We also have thoughts on Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon, and the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 289: Steam Jam- A Loki Legacy

Today we have new mask mandates in Los Angeles for productions and the Ghibli Museum gets support from the community. Next, we have all the Olympic bits for the upcoming opening ceremony and Frank Darabont settles with AMC for $200M. Later, actual data numbers from TikTok influence on the Billboard and a bill for conservatorship is headed to congress because of the 'Free Britney' movement. We wrap it all up with Valve's Steam Deck game console and Ubisoft's extended delay on their Skull & Bones game. We also have thoughts on Space Jam: A New Legacy, Loki (Spoilers), Turner & Hooch, John Mayer, Midland, Clario, Blaseball, and Pokemon Unite.

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. 287: Fatherhood Simulator- The Family Motion Picture

We start with Quentin Tarantino purchasing another historic theater and Universal makes a streaming deal with itself to Peacock. Next, Apple TV+ subscribers will start paying each month and NBC has an explosive poopy problem on their hands. Later, It's Britney Bits with all the news that happened the last week and Roblox makes a deal with Sony Music Entertainment. We wrap it all up with Assassin's Creed Infinity confirmation and Ghost of Tsushima getting a Directors Cut version of its Game of the Year edition. We also have thoughts on America: The Motion Picture, Boss Baby: Family Business, Fatherhood, Kevin Can Go Fuck Himself, Monsters at Work, The Queen's Gambit, and Power Wash Simulator.

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. 285: Luca & Clank Effect

Today we start with a look at newcomer Rachel Zegler making a big splash and the next Transformers film has been announced for next year. Next, the Strong National Museum of Play is getting a wing dedicated to Gameshows and Peabody award winners have been announced which include some Media Boat favorites. Later, it's music bits that include Taylor Swift's next album, the next Beatles documentary on Disney+, and Mark Hoppus announces that he is battling cancer. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros games selling Playdemic and EA announcing its EA Play showcase next month. We also have thoughts on Luca, Rick and Morty, The '96 Effect, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 284: In The Heights of E3 News

Today 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.

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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 282: Inside the Album RE:Union

We 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 281: Sour Language Army

Today we can officially announce Amazon purchasing MGM for $8.75B and the Academy Awards limiting their new members. Next, that Powerpuff CW show is getting reworked and we have winner bits from current season competitions. Later, Italy has won Eurovision and even more Grammy changes. We wrap it all up with E3 preparation/announcements and Twitch allowing hot tubs, pools, and beachside chats. We also have thoughts on Army of the Dead, MODOK, Amphibia S2, Blake Shelton, and Olivia Rodrigo.

PodcastMedia BoatMay 28, 2021Comment