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

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

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. 315: Fancy Like Yu-Gi-Oh with your Father

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 315: Fancy Like Yu-Gi-Oh with your Father

We start with music bits including Grammy news, Boston Calling, and When We Were Young Festivals. Next, Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard and Raven Software vote to unionize. Later, there's going to an arena in space and King of the Hill is coming back thanks to Bandera Entertainment. We wrap it all up with Aardman announcing two sequels in the works and Bong Joon Ho has picked his next film. We also have thoughts on Walker Hayes, Yu-Gi-Oh, Secrets of Sulfur Springs, Too Hot to Handle, and How I Met Your Father.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022grammys, boston calling, when we were young, microsoft, activision-blizzard, raven software, king of the hill, bandera entertainment, aardman, bong joon ho, walker hayes, yu-gi-oh, secrets of sulphur springs, too hot to handle, how i met your fatherComment

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

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. 313: Nick Chubb’s Jumbo Package

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 313: Nick Chubb’s Jumbo Package

We start with new Coachella headliners and a postponement for the Grammys. Next, PlayStation announces their new VR headset, and Riot Games finally pays out to victims. Later, the Golden Globes struggle for relevancy, and COVID puts a pause on late night and daytime talk. We wrap it all up with Pixar's Turning Red turning to Disney+, and Wes Anderson adapting a Roald Dahl story collection for Netflix. We also have thoughts on Dawn FM by The Weeknd, Abbott Elementary, Kenan, and Next Level Chef.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022coachella, grammys, playstation, riot games, golden globes, pixar, turning red, disney +, wes anderson, roald dahl, netflix, dawn fm, the weeknd, abbot elementary, kenan, next level chefComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 312: 6 Seasons Celebration

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 312: 6 Seasons Celebration

We start with a trademark dispute on the Coachella name and positive COVID tests results in bands pulling out of NYE shows. Next, Goldeneye 007 may be coming to the Xbox marketplace and Final Fantasy XVI news gets delayed. Later, the next season of Bridgerton is announced and JK Rowling will be suspiciously absent from the Harry Potter reunion. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Festival providing booster shots and Dwayne Johnson expresses he will not be returning to the Fast and Furious series. We also have thoughts on Lake, Halo Infinite Campaign, Wordle, The Book of Boba Fett, Aggretsuko S4, Dickinson, Rose Parade, and Encanto.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 311: Season 5 Finally!

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 311: Season 5 Finally!

We start with the Omicron variant pushing back awards season and Spike Lee getting honored by NYC. Next, the NHL and the NFL suffer from COVID woes and Boba Fett's upcoming Disney+ show is about to premiere. Later, Congress goes after Live Nation in the Astroworld aftermath and Charli XCX is pulled from her SNL performance. We wrap it all up with some record-setting audience numbers for the Game Awards and Ubisoft refusing to back down from NFTs. We also have thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022spike lee, nhl, nfl, book of boba fett, disney +, live nation, charli xcx, saturday night live, video game awards, ubisoft, spider-man no way home, the matrix ressurections, hawkeyeComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 310: Xbox Gone Wrong

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 310: Xbox Gone Wrong

We start with global unions demanding better working conditions and the National Film Registry reveals the 25 films added to the list. Next, Disney owned channels have gone dark on YouTube TV and Jeff Garlin is out as the father on The Goldbergs. Later, Bruce Springsteen has sold is catalog for $500M to Sony Music and Travis Scott has been pulled from the Coachella headliner. We wrap it all up with our thoughts on Life is Strange: True Colors and game bits including Final Fantasy XIV Online login issues, official PlayStation faceplates, and NFT debacles. We also have thoughts on Ron's Gone Wrong and Power On.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022national film registry, disney, youtube tv, jeff garlin, the goldbergs, bruce springsteen, sony music, travis scott, coachella, life is strange: true colors, final fantasy xiv online, playstation, rons gone wrong, power onComment

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

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. 308: ArKenAway

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

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. 306: Life of the Lawsuit Kings

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 306: Life of the Lawsuit Kings

We start with IATSE approving a new 3 year deal and lawsuits hit Alec Baldwin following the shooting on the set of Rust. Next, South Korean company CJ ENM is making an investment in Endeavor Content and a new Hulu Bundle offering in time for the holidays. Later, lawsuits are being filed against Astroworld and iHeart Media will be playing new (Taylor's Version) of her hits. We wrap it all up with Bobby Kotick under fire at Activision Blizzard and game bits including VGA nominees and GTA issues. We also have thoughts on Jungle Cruise, King Richard, Tiger King, Animaniacs, Adele, Robert Plant, Life is Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 305: Britney‘s True Colors Take Time

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 305: Britney‘s True Colors Take Time

We start with WETA Digital being sold to Unity Software and future bits of upcoming films the next 2 years. Next, it was Disney+ Day with IMAX coming to the streaming service and Marvel announcing a lot of upcoming shows exclusively to Disney+. Later, we rejoice as Britney Spears' conservatorship has ended and Mitski has announced a new album coming early next year. We wrap it all up with PC Game Pass allowing new install guides and some hardware delays due to global supply chain issues. We also have thoughts on Eternals, Army of Thieves, Red Notice, Big Mouth, Impeachment: American Crime Story, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Courtney Barnett, Riders Republic, and Life is Strange: True Colors.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 304: Billion Dollar Vinyl Rubber Gun Brunch

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 304: Billion Dollar Vinyl Rubber Gun Brunch

We start with The Rock outlawing real guns on his movie sets and update you on some casting news. Next, HBO Max brings back some 90's sitcom classics and the Blippi/Cocomelon studio makes a cool $3 billion from a private equity group. Later, Adele ties up vinyl factories with 500,000 reserved records and a Travis Scott show ends tragically. We wrap it all up with some financial results from Nintendo and another high-profile departure at Activision-Blizzard. We also have thoughts on Snail Mail and Unpacking.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022the rock, hbo max, blippi, cocomelon, adele, travis scott, nintendo, activision-blizzard, snail mail, unpackingComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 303: Escape the Album Symbols

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 303: Escape the Album Symbols

We start with Warner Bros sticking to a 45 day theatrical release window for 2022 and some animation news including Mitchells vs the Machines coming to a theater next month. Next, B Positive is making a change in it's direction as it begins season 2 and National Treasure finds its lead actress for the Disney+ series. Later, The Grand Ol Opry celebrates 5,000 weekly shows and the AMA nominations are here with Olivia Rodrigo leading the way. We wrap it all up with PlayStation's State of Play announcements and some videogame bits including the end of Blizzcon, failure in Switch Online Expansion, and a mid-save update to Returnal. We also have thoughts on Escape the Undertaker, Locke & Key, Inside Job, Ed Sheeran, Eric Church, WarioWare, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 302: Dune Del Rey

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 302: Dune Del Rey

Today we start with IATSE striking a tentative deal and Alec Baldwin was involved in a shooting accident while on set. Next, employees of Netflix staged a walkout and Power Rangers may be entering its final season. Later, Adele sets records for her new single and Swedish House Mafia joins the Coachella lineup. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Activision Blizzard firing 20 employees, GTA Trilogy remaster, and the PS5 ends Switch's 33-month reign as best-selling US console. We also have thoughts on Dune, Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Zac Brown Band, Lana Del Rey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate final DLC.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022iatse, alec baldwin, netflix, power rangers, adele, swedish house mafia, coachella, activision-blizzard, grand theft auto trilogy, playstation, switch, dune, only murders in the building, ted lasso, zac brown band, super smash bros ultimateComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 301: Metroid Haunted Halloween

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 301: Metroid Haunted Halloween

We start on the eve of an IATSE union strike coming soon and the bits including Sir Michael Caine's final film, DC Fandome, and Will Poulter cast as Adam Warlock. Next, Bobby Flay is ending his partnership with Food Network and G4TV is coming to cable next month. Later, there's some Grammy controversy as Kacey Musgraves won't be eligible in the Country category and Adele's next album will be coming next month with the first single out now. We wrap it up with Twitch leaking via 4chan and we talk about the Nintendo Direct for Animal Crossing. We also have thoughts on Halsey movie, Halloween Kills, Muppets Haunted Mansion, Just Beyond, Create the Escape, Old Dominion, Jack Box Party Pack 8, Deathloop, and Metroid Dread.

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

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

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

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.