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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 337: Neon White Mirrorverse

We start with John Williams may be retiring after he composes the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 and Lorde reflects on the 1 year release of Solar Power. Next, game director Aaron Keller provides details on the move to Overwatch 2 and there's a shortage of Xbox controllers. Later, the Daytime Emmy winners were announced and a GOT sequel with Kit Harrington is in the works. We wrap it all up with CineEurope bits on IP tentpoles, releasing to cinemas, and premium formats. We also have thoughts on Jimmy Allen, Neon White, Disney Mirrorverse, Waffle, The Umbrella Academy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jurassic World Dominion, and Spiderhead.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 336: Nevermind Chef Tony

We start with Beyonce announcing her next studio album and Eurovision update for next year. Next, We review the Xbox & Bethesda showcase from Sunday and go over the Bits including Final Fantasy VII news, Overwatch 2, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Later, Avatar will be getting 3 new animated films and participation in a Squid Game reality series is having open casting calls. We wrap it all up with studios hiring directors and the Brady Organization calls for Hollywood to reform how it handles guns. We also have thoughts on Drake, PlayStation Plus Extra, Saints Row Boss Factory, Iron Chef, and the Tonys.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 335: Mike’s 21 Thought Salute

We start with Grammy rule changes and a benefit concert for the late Taylor Hawkins put on by the Foo Fighters. Next, it's Summer Games Fest with all the announcements and Xbox is making good changes to its Xbox Game Pass. Later, PGA has a new competitor with LIV Golf and the Bits including Scrubs reunion, the Chrisley's found guilty of fraud, Seth Green pays for his NFT, and Amazon's Lord of the Rings has 5S planned out. We wrap it all up with the Academy supporting LGBTQ parade and upcoming projects in the works. We also have thoughts on Angel Olsen, Post Malone, Carrie Underwood, George Ezra, Lego Star Wars, Horizon: Forbidden West NG+, This Is Us, The Flight Attendant, The Endgame, Hacks S2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boys S3, Ms. Marvel, Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, Senior Year, Sing 2, American Underdog, The Lost City, Jackass 4.5, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Uncharted, and Hustle.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 334: Running Up That Scarlet Guild Ocean

We start with a Kate Bush classic getting a big boost thanks to Stranger Things and Tucker Carlson making a powerful enemy. Next, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet get a new trailer and PlayStation drops some new announcements in this week's State of Play. Later, the Animation Guild gets some very famous support and Star Wars Visions returns. We wrap it all up with Frank Ocean turning to film and the UK calling attention to elderly representation.

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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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 331: A Light for Big Steppers Dance Fever

We start with the discontinuation of the iPod and the stuffed Minions soundtrack. Next, Fifa breaks from EA and game delays from Bethesda. Later, casting news on the new Doctor Who and backlash on the upcoming Percy Jackson series. We wrap it all up with HFPA being up for sale and Francis Ford Coppola sets his cast for his new and possibly last film. We also have thoughts on Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, The Smile, Horizon, Kirby, The Quest, American Song Contest, Hacks, Resident Alien, Julia, Winning Time, Our Father, and Firestarter.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 330: Multiversal Thoughts on Everything

We start with Rock N Roll HOF inductees and thoughts. Next, Square Enix sells Eidos and Crystal Dynamics and thoughts. Later, WGA East and West combine forces against the government and thoughts. We wrap it all up with Lionsgate deal and thoughts. We also have thoughts on Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert, Switch Sports, Knotwords, The Circle S4, Moon Knight, Heartstopper, Dear Evan Hansen, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 329: Canadian Rock Star The Weeknd

We start with Travis Scott appearing in festivals since Astroworld and The Weeknd signs with Universal Music Group. Next, Disney's Dreamlight Valley is coming next year and so is the Super Mario Movie. Later, TNT and TBS pause development on original shows and James Corden says good-bye to the Late Late Show. We wrap it all up with Cinemacon Bits from Universal, Disney, Warner Bros, and Lionsgate. We also have thoughts from Coachella, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Close Enough, The Flight Attendant, Russian Doll, Bullshit Game Show, and Man in the Arena.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 328: Every Coachella, Every USFL, All At Once

We start with music bits including A$AP Rocky being released on bail, Rapper Pooh Shiesty sentenced to 63 months in prison and Kid Cudi splits away from Kanye West. Next, more video game bits with the new PlayStation Plus launching June 13th, Halo's original composers settling unpaid royalties, and Microsoft exploring integrating ads into free to play games. Later, CNN+ gets the ax after 30 days and Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years. We wrap it all up with Bill Murray in trouble on set and AMC upgrading all its projectors. We also have thoughts on Pusha T, Coachella, USFL, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 327: Severance House Mafia

We start with Lizzo announcing a summer album and Summer of Soul coming to Marcus Garvey Park next year. Next, Governor Gavin Newsom has a direct influence on the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit and Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially announced. Later, we break down the exciting new USFL debuting this weekend and IMBd TV gets rebranded to Amazon Freevee. We wrap it all up with DC finding its footing after the Warner Bros merger with Discovery and the cast for the upcoming musical The Color Purple gets rounded out with some Grammy winners. We also have thoughts on Swedish House Mafia, The Ultimatum, Severance, and Julia.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 326: We Are MLB The Show

Today we start with the Grammy winners and Coachella Weeknd. Next, Halo Infinite season 2 gets a release date and Activision-Blizzard announces an increase QA testers wages. Later, we take a look at upcoming projects for Maya Erskine and some streaming deals have been closed. We wrap it all up with Domee Shi getting a promotion at Pixar and some movie bits including Will Smith, Asghar Farhadi, and Ezra Miller. We also have thoughts on Jon Batiste, Wet Leg, The Linda Lindas, MLB The Show 22, The Ultimatum, Trivia Daily, Close Enough, and Windfall.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 325: Moon Knights Over My Academy

We start with Foo Fighters taking time off in the wake of Taylor Hawkins' death and Eric Church reschedules a sold out concert in favor of an NCAA basketball game. Next, PlayStation Plus gets a tiered system in June and E3 digital event gets cancelled. Later, Alec Baldwin isn't expected to return to the Match Game this year and we take a quick look at what would have happened if shows didn't end early. We wrap it all up with Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia and we have our recap of the Academy Awards, including Best Picture, who won between us, and the slap heard around the world. We also have thoughts on Moon Knight and additional Kirby and the Forgotten Land gameplay.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 324: Oscar Predictions and the Forgotten Tunic

We start with iHeartRadio Music Awards and Arcade Fire raises more than $100K to support Ukraine. Next, Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital will rebalance its in-game currency and the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel went down unexpectedly. Later, Amazon is creating its own James Bond race around the world show and The Price is Right is coming to a town near you. We wrap it all up with BAFTA awards and we give you our guide to The Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Maren Morris, Tunic, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, American Song Contest, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2U, Bridgerton, The Adam Project, and Cheaper By The Dozen.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 323: Raised Winning XCX

We start with Dolly Parton bowing out of the Rock N Roll HOF and Arcade Fire announcing a new album. Next, Gran Turismo servers went offline and EA won't hold it's EA Play Live event in the summer. Later, Netflix wins big at the Annie Awards and some streaming bits. We wrap it all up with Amazon closing the MGM deal and SXSW festival winners. We also have thoughts on Hailey Whitters, Charli XCX, GAYLE, Winning Time, Human Resources, Nightmare Alley, CODA, and Licorice Pizza.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 322: Turning Red with Dolly

We start with Tik Tok paying royalties to artists and Nirvana making Billboard moves after the release of The Batman. Next, we have video game bits including Elden Ring being sold everywhere, Atari buying MobyGames, and GTA V pricing for the next generation consoles. Later, composer Michael Giacchino will try his hand at directing a one hour special for Disney+ and some TV bits for Keenan Thompson, Ted Lasso, and the Discovery merger. We wrap it all up with Disney CEO Bob Chapek making comments about a recent bill in Florida and DC shuffles around its films to 2023 due to VFX delays. We also have thoughts on Dolly Parton, Elden Ring, Severance, The Endgame, Jeen-Yuhs, The Afterparty, and Turning Red.

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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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 320: Smiling Guys Show

We start with Eurovision banning Russia from participating and Daft Punk celebrating 25th anniversary of Homework. Next, Elden Ring has a big debut on Steam and Square Enix expresses unhappiness for Guardians of the Galaxy. Later, US Women's National Team settles its equal pay lawsuit and the animation company behind Rick & Morty file to unionize. We wrap it all up with Sean Penn in Ukraine and a live action film based on the Beyblade toy. We also have thoughts on Avril Lavigne, The Proud Family, The Cuphead Show, Smiling Friends, The Gilded Age, The King's Man, Marry Me, The 355, and Free Guy.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 319: Horizon Beach House

We start with Paul McCartney announcing a new tour following the Get Back documentary and Coachella updates their COVID rules. Next, Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is in the news again and Nintendo has announced it will cease digital game purchases on older systems next year. Later, ViacomCBS gets a proper name change and too many shows currently on the watch list. We wrap it all up with Super Bowl trailers for films coming this year and a look into what is coming down the road. We also have thoughts on Beach House, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Love is Blind S2.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 318: Big Dogg Nomination

We start with Kanye beef and Snoop Dogg buying Death Row Records. Next, double Nintendo news with a new direct and jail time for Gary Bowser. Later, Futurama is getting a revival at Hulu and Bill Lawrence inks a new 9-figure deal with Warner Bros. Television. We wrap it all up with casting bits and Oscar nominations. We also have thoughts on Spoon, Big Thief, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Book of Boba Fett, After Party, Don't Look Up and Power of the Dog.

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