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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 352: Werewolf Hocus Brocus

First, Beyonce gets in hot water for “interpolating", and Taylor Swift will have Lana Del Rey on her upcoming album. Next, a new Pokemon trailer reveals more about the new “Terrastalizing” mechanic, and Blizzard apologizes for Overwatch 2’s rocky launch. Later, Bento Box Entertainment joins the Animation Guild, and a Frasier reboot is coming to Paramount+. We wrap it all up with a settlement reached on the shooting of Rust and the WGA wins a lawsuit to allow writers to re-acquire their unproduced works. We also have thoughts on Alan Jackson, Alvvays, more Splatoon 3, Overwatch 2, A League of their Own, Hocus Pocus 2, Bros, and Werewolf By Night.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 351: Tinykin Deepfake Concert

First, Ed Sheeran is going to trial for a 2018 lawsuit, and new Paramore is on it's way (spoiler: it's good!). Next, Google Stadia is shutting down in January, and the PlayStation Stars reward program goes live next week. Later, Trevor Noah is leaving The Daily Show after seven years, and Alec Berg signs a deal with ABC Signature Studios. We wrap it all up with creepy deepfake AI, and announcements of movies coming next year. We also have thoughts on the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, Tinykin, Splatoon 3, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers season 2, Never Have I Ever season 3, Minions: The Rise of Gru, DC League of Super Pets, and we answer a fan question.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 350: Changing, Leaping, and Screaming

First, we have Music Bits from the American Music Fairness Act, a Country feud, and Taylor Swift bingo. Next, we finally discuss the GTA VI hack, and Nvidia announces the latest generation of graphics cards. Later, the Golden Globes will be returning to NBC next year, and the first 3 weeks of SNL hosts and musical guests have been announced. We wrap it all up with a new animation division under Illumination, and Jon Hamm bets on himself with Confess, Fletch. We also have thoughts on Kelsea Ballerini, Metal: Hellsinger, Quantum Leap, Andor, Abbot Elementary, and the new special from Patton Oswalt.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 349: Rings of Toem in a Dying Field

First, Cardi B accepts a plea deal regarding the 2018 strip club incident, and the 2023 Stagecoach lineup is announced. Next, an avalanche of news from the PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Forward. Later, we have the Emmy winners, and the SNL cast is set for the upcoming 48th season. We wrap it all up with Marvel and Star Wars announcements from D23, and Sony announcing its new film schedule for next year. We also have thoughts on Little Big Town, The Beths, Rina Sawayama, Blackpink, more Dreamlight Valley, Toem, Digimon: Survive, Harley Quinn season 3, Rings of Power and Making the Cut season 3.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 348: Pinocchio Valley Legend

First, Lewis Capaldi reveals his Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis, and it’s Harry Styles vs Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival. Next, our Game Bits include a new Marvel game set in WWII, Marcus Lehto leading the new team for Battlefield, and Tencent purchasing a 49.9% stake in Ubisoft. Later, it's Emmys time, and we have both the Creative Arts winners and our predictions for the upcoming ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Venice Film Festival standouts, and D23 movie news from Disney+, Pixar, and Disney Animation. We also have thoughts on John Legend, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Cars on the Road, Dated and Related, What We Do in the Shadows season 4, and Pinocchio.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 347: Immorality Saturday Night Time

We start with Feist exiting the tour with Arcade Fire following Win Butler’s recent sexual misconduct accusations, and Taylor Swift announcing her new album, Midnights, coming in October. Next, Ubisoft announced the next installment of Assassin’s Creed will be titled Mirage, and Halo Infinite continues to delay Season 3. Later, a House of the Dragon co-showrunner is leaving after 1 season, and we discuss everything announced on Disney+ Day. We wrap it all up with casting bits with Chevy Chase, Shia LeBeouf, and Lady Gaga, and the end of the DC FanDome. We also have thoughts on Jon Pardi, Immorality, Tuca & Bertie, and Me Time.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 346: Holy House of the Saints

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Win Butler being accused of sexual misconduct, and Capitol Records signing an AI rapper. Next, PlayStation 5 will get a price hike, and we recap the Gamescom opening night of surprises. Later, NBC is considering shrinking its primetime footprint and the sale of The CW is confirmed. We wrap it all up with Matt Reeves signing a deal with Warner Bros., and MoviePass coming back once again. We also have thoughts on Demi Lovato, Muse, Madden 23, Saints Row, House of the Dragon, and Only Murders in the Building season 2.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 345: Viva Turbo Hulk: Super Beast

We start with Mariah Carey trying to trademark the title Queen of Christmas, and Paramount+ streaming the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert. Next, some PlayStation PC launcher data has been found, and Nexus Mods remove an author for using a sock puppet account to remove Pride flags from the game. Later, the BIG 10 signs a new 7 year TV agreement, and HBO MAX removes 36 shows from its platform. We wrap it all up with Embracer Group purchasing the Lord of the Rings IP and Cineworld filing for bankruptcy. We also have thoughts on Panic! at the Disco, Turbo Golf Racing, As Dusk Falls, I Am Groot, She-Hulk, The Sandman, Beast, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 344: Two Belle Password

We start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass, and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December, and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it all up with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment buying Redbox and The Bits, including Malaysia, Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Lionsgate.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 343: Max Tax Violet Blasts

We start with a few Beyonce updates following her album release. Next, Xbox Game Pass may be getting a family plan and a new trailer has news about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Then, HBO Max's future is in question as cuts and changes start to crop up. We wrap it all up with a tax credit extension keeping entertainment production in California and a new deal for Everything Everywhere directors the Daniels. We also have thoughts on Eminem's new Curtain Call 2, new tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Disney+'s Light and Magic, Fboy Island's finale, and Pixar's Lightyear.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 342: Snap Kart Headroom: Phase 5

We start with Kelis calling out Beyonce and Snapchat helping out indie artists. Next, a mystery is revealed in Nier: Automata and new tracks are on the way for Mario Kart 8. Then, next season's Jeopardy hosts have been chosen and 80's relic Max Headroom returns. We wrap it all up with another potential Tomb Raider reboot and the plan for future Marvel movies. We also have thoughts on Beyonce, Harley Quinn Season 3, and Mind over Murder.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 11, 2022kelis, beyonce, snapchat, nier automata, mario kart 8, jeopardy, max headroom, tomb raider, marvel, harley quinn, mind over murderComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 341: James Cameron's Prime Bottles of Discord

We start with Kid Cudi getting pelted by water bottles and the Beastie Boys getting honored with a square in New York. Next, Ubisoft delays the Avatar game and Discord comes to Xbox. Later, Amazon redesigns Prime Video and Verizon drops OAN. We wrap it all up with Pixelworks working with James Cameron and breaking news from ComicCon. We also have thoughts on Beach Bunny, As Dusk Falls, Stray, the ESPYs, The Captain, Nope, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.

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. 339: Ragnarok JourneyCon America

We start with Carlos Santana taking an unexpected tumble, and some Michael Jackson songs beings removed from streaming services. Next, E3 comes back with the help of the PAX organizers and God Of War: Ragnarök finally has a release date. Later, the Duffer Brothers spin off their Stranger Things success with new projects and Comic Con announces some details. We wrap it all up with movies being removed from the PlayStation Store - even if you bought them - and new information about the fourth Captain America movie. We also have thoughts on The Bear, Maggie, Generation Gap, The Good Guys, and Thor: Love and Thunder.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 338: Slow Summer Speedruns

We start with the Copyright Royalty Board reaffirming the 15.1% increase in royalty payments to streaming services and hospitalizations from Bret Michaels and Travis Barker. Next, God of War is still set to release later this year and a Nintendo shareholder asks about making a new F-Zero game. Later, The Simpsons production crew gets recognized by their union and ILM makes another permanent LED studio in Vancouver. We wrap it all up with the return of Cameron Diaz to acting and our first look at award season with the Hollywood Critics Association. We also have thoughts on Imagine Dragons, Neon White, Rise, and Only Murders in the Building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022justin timberlake, tiktok, ea, playstation, seth green, fbi, sony, winnie the poohComment