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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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 371: Match Ant-man and Rihanna

First we talk all about Rihanna's Super Bowl surprise, and a sad story involving former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler. Next, we serve up some Game Bits, featuring a Firaxis shakeup, a new Disney Dreamlight Valley update, and EA making a deal with the Premier League. Later, HBO is going to be on TNT, and Tubi now has an evaluation of $2B. We wrap it all up with I Am Legend sequel in the works and Tom Holland steps into the shoes of Fred Astaire. We also have thoughts on Caroline Polachek, Perfect Match, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 370: This Is Lost Space Remastered

First, we have all the announcements of this weeks Nintendo Direct, and a bonus story about Nintendo giving all workers a 10% increase in pay. Next, we discuss the Grammy winners and Rihanna's upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show. Later, CBS is canceling The Late Late Show and Mike Schur is developing another comedy with Ted Danson. We wrap it all up with Sightline at AMC for premium seating and Disney announces sequels to Toy Story, Frozen, and Zootopia. We also have thoughts on Dead Space, Goldeneye 007, GB & GBA Nintendo Online, Metroid Prime Remastered, Linkin Park, and Paramore.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 369: Forspoken Grammy Noms

First, there’s finally a Beyonce world tour, and then we present our Grammy predictions. Next, EA has cancelled an upcoming game from Respawn, and Nick Offerman has beef with Banjo-Kazooie. Later, Netflix is walking back it's password sharing policy (for now), and Showtime will become one with Paramount+. We wrap it all up with Chapter 1 of the DCU, and director Antoine Fuqua has signed on to direct a Michael Jackson biopic. We also have thoughts on Forspoken, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and Celebrity Jeopardy!

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 368: Physical Rush on the Poker Court

First, Britney Spears asks for privacy (again), and the Ticketmaster hearings are underway in the U.S. Senate. Next, Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has said the studio is moving on from the Uncharted series, and Xbox confirms a physical showcase during the upcoming E3 show. Later, Adult Swim and Hulu have cut ties with Justin Roiland, and Amazon is developing a Tomb Raider series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. We wrap it all up with Avatar crossing the $2B mark, and take a look at the announced Academy Award nominations. We also have thoughts on Lil Yachty, Sam Smith, Elle King, Hi-Fi Rush, Physical: 100, Shrinking, Poker Face, That 90s Show, Night Court, Elvis, and All Quiet on the Western Front.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 367: The Last Heavy Ticket Ride On!

First, we start with a lawsuit involving a pooping unicorn, and then Miley Cyrus has another hit on her hands. Next, Microsoft lays off 10,000 people, and Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot issues a company-wide apology. Later, Reed Hastings steps down as CEO of Netflix, and Jeremy Clarkson parts ways with Amazon. We wrap it all up with Regal Cinemas closing 33 theaters, and Charlie Day selling his directorial debut Fool's Paradise. We also have thoughts on The Heavy Hours, Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!, The Traitors, The Last of Us, and Ticket to Paradise.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 366: Golden Velma Cooker

First we’ve got some Music Bits, including John Fogarty, U2, and Coachella’s headliners. Next, we talk about High on Life creator Justin Roiland’s recent allegations, and Ubisoft’s cancellations of 3 unannounced games. Later, we have the Golden Globe winners for TV, and a new country singing competition on Apple TV+. We wrap it all up with Golden Globe winners for movies, and MoviePass gets financing for the year. We also have thoughts on Your Honor, Pressure Cooker, and Velma.

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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.

2022 Year-End Wrap Up Special - Everything Else!

Today we wrap up the year of everything else - politics, world events, volcanoes, and whatever else we can think of! We’re also joined by two special guests!

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 364: Season 7 Finally!

First is the sad news that Jeremiah Green, the co-founder of Modest Mouse, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Next, Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai is officially “semi-retired” at the age of 52. Later, we take a look at the Nielsen ratings from the past year. We wrap it all up with the box office champion of 2022. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Violet, Nintendo Switch Sports, Call of Duty MWII, The Circle and Alice in Borderlands.

2022 Year-End Wrap Up Special - Movies

The year is almost over, so it’s time to wrap it up! Today we have a recap of the year in Movies. What do we think was the biggest news story of the year? Listen and find out! Then we have Mike & Matt’s top 5 movies of the year. Can we choose one film to crown the Media Boat Podcast Film of the Year?

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 363: Christmas Eve: The Way of Santa

First, Tory Lanez at last gets convicted in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, and Justin Bieber sells his catalog to Hipgnotic. Next, High on Life is doing great on Game Pass, and the FTC cracks down on Epic Games. Later, NFL Sunday Ticket is going to YouTube, and Netflix is going to crackdown on password sharing next year. We wrap it all up with another Harvey Weinstein conviction, and some Avatar behind the scenes news. We also have thoughts on National Treasure: Edge of History, The Santa Clauses, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Strange World.

2022 Year-End Wrap Up Special - Television

The year is almost over, so it’s time to wrap it up! Today we have a recap of the year in Television. What do we think was the biggest news story of the year? Listen and find out! Then we have Mike & Matt’s top 5 shows of the year. Can we choose one show to crown the Media Boat Podcast Show of the Year?

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 362: A Banshee Christmas Life

First, there’s a mysterious Beyonce event in Los Angeles, and TikTok is facing legislation in the US. Next, we have some Game Bits including Guerilla Games confirming Horizon co-op, a Death Stranding movie, and Spider-Man 2 being confirmed Fall 2023. Later, Pokemon is set to retire Ash Ketchum, and more titles get removed from HBO Max. We wrap it all up with some surprising Henry Cavill news, and the 25 new films announced for the National Film Registry. We also have thoughts on High on Life, Fortnite Chapter 4, The White Lotus, Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Bullet Train, The Banshees of Inshirin, and A Christmas Story Christmas.

2022 Year-End Wrap Up Special - Video Games

The year is almost over, so it’s time to wrap it up! Today we have a recap of the year in Video Games. What do we think was the biggest news story of the year? Listen and find out! Then we have Mike & Matt’s top 5 games of the year. Can we choose one game to crown the Media Boat Podcast Game of the Year?

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 361: VGA SZA MAX

Fiirst, Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie are going on tour next year, and Celine Dion has been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. Next, we have all the winners from the Video Game Awards, and the FTC will indeed sue to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. Later, The Dark Tower will be getting a TV series, and HBO Max will once again be available to Amazon Prime Video customers. We wrap it all up with the National Board of Review awards and Plan B gets sold to Mediawan. We also have thoughts on SZA, the Forspoken demo, and the end of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

2022 Year-End Wrap Up Special - Music

The year is almost over, so it’s time to wrap it up! Today we have a recap of the year in Music. What do we think was the biggest news story of the year? Listen and find out! Then we have Mike & Matt’s top 5 albums of the year. Can we choose one album to crown the Media Boat Podcast Album of the Year?

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 360: Glass Xbox Special

First, we have the top streamed songs of 2022 from Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Next, a brief update from Microsoft vs FCC, and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet get a new update on December 1st. Later, there's a new streaming king on the board, and the 2023 Oscars will televise all categories. We wrap it all up with some new 2023 movie trailers, and Legendary Entertainment striking a deal with Sony. We also have thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special and Glass Onion.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 359: This is Me... Bob Antitrust

First, J-Lo returns, and there were some big winners at the AMAs. Next, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet sell like hotcakes, and the FTC is prepping to sue over Microsoft's impending takeover of Activision. Later, a class action lawsuit is brewing against Google, and Eurovision changes some key rules. We wrap it all up with a CEO shakeup at Disney, and we talk about the Independent Spirit Awards. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Elton John at Dodger Stadium Live, The Great British Baking Show, and Disenchanted.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 358: Forever Scarlet

First, Ticketmaster is in trouble for handling Taylor Swift presale, and the Grammy nominees were announced. Next, Yuji Naka, formerly of Sonic Team, has been arrested, and Volition will soon become a part of Gearbox. Later, Ellen Pompeo finally says goodbye to Grey's Anatomy after 19 seasons, and Amazon moves forward with a Marvel/Sony series. We wrap it all up with the Fantastic Beasts franchise getting reconsidered, and some Movie Bits with Cailee Spaney, Bradley Cooper, and Walter Hamada. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.