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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 388: Black Mirror XVI Demo

First, we start with some Music Bits, with Grammy changes, new music from Olivia Rodrigo, and an update from Ticketmaster. Next, we have summer news wrap ups on Microsoft and the rest, including Ubisoft and Capcom. Later, Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune, and the Golden Globes were sold. We wrap it all up wth Disney moving some release dates, and Andy Muschietti of The Flash has his next project line up. We also have thoughts on the Final Fantasy XVI demo and Black Mirror Season 6.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 387: The Age of Hot Diablo Show VI

First, we start with Jimie Allen being dropped by BBR Muisc Group, and the full track list for Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Next, it's Video Game Bits from Summer Game Fest, featuring Nintendo and Annapurna Interactive. Later, LIV Golf and PGA will combine into a new entity, and SAG/AFTRA has voted to strike. We wrap it all up with DGA making a tentative deal, and an on set accident for Gladiator 2. We also have thoughts on Janelle Monae, Niall Horan, Diablo IV, Street Fighter VI, Hailey's On It!, The Idol, and Flamin' Hot.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 386: Here We Are: Across the Lasso-Verse

First, we start with some international Eras Tour dates, and a Latin Music Trilogy Tour later this year. Next, Ratchet & Clank comes to PC, and Nintendo blocks a Steam emulator. Later, the Diamond Sports Group is forced to pay MLB teams, and an auction of 1950s tv memorabilia. We wrap it all up with Guild solidarity, and A24 gains a former Disney executive. We also have thoughts on Foo Fighters, Ted Lasso, Succession, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 385: Drunk Mario Can’t Jump

First, we start with Celine Dion canceling her tour, and Ford Motor Company will keep installing AM radios in its cars. Next, PlayStation had a big showcase, and Gollum flopped on release. Later, newly rebranded Max gets in trouble with creators, and Netflix cracks down on password sharing. We wrap it all up with the lawsuit being thrown out against Romeo & Juliet, and two Marvel films get shut down due to the writers strike. We also have thoughts on The Til Dawn Edition, Zelda TOTK, A Small Light, Single Drunk Female, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, White Men Can't Jump, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 384: Tears of Humanity Order

First, we start with a Jimmy Allen update, and a ruling in a copyright case involving Prince. Next, Mortal Kombat 1 was announced, and PlayStation will have a new Showcase next week. Later, Disney+ removes several titles from its platform, and The CW announces its fall release schedule. We wrap it all up with SAG-AFTRA approving to strike, and a look at a Cannes’ big film. We also have thoughts on Kesha, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, and The Big Door Prize.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 383: Air Mayhem

First, we start with the Tony Awards being canceled due to the writers strike, and Jimmy Allen being suspended by his agency. Next, Ubisoft lays off 60 employees without warning, and the CMA puts more restrictions on the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard deal. Later, Bob Iger announced that Hulu would become more integrated with Disney+, and the WGA plans to protest David Zaslav's commencement speech. We wrap it all up with Nintendo Pictures being officially introduced, and the Directors Guild of America heads into its own negotiations. We also have thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem and Air.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 382: Galaxy Wars - The Writers Strike Back

First, we start with Speak Now Taylor's Version coming July 7th, and the news that Ed Sheeran doesn't have to quit music. Next, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks online 2 weeks ahead of its launch, and Phil Spencer addresses the launch state of Redfall. Later, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike, and we see an immediate impact in the late night scheduled entertainment. We wrap it all up with The Super Mario Bros. Movie crossing the $1B mark, and we take a look at the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We also have thoughts on Ed Sheeran, Redfall, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Disney Spellstruck, Star Wars: Visions, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 381: Indigo! Baby J! Bear!

First, we start with the Senate Judiciary Committee submitting legislation against Ticketmaster, and Taylor Swift is poised to enter the Billboard Top 10 on Record Store Day sales alone. Next, the UK is blocking the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft, and Apple has gained a victory in its legal battle with Epic Games. Later, there were some firings with Tucker Carlson gone at Fox News and Don Lemon out at CNN. We wrap it all up with news from Cinemacon 2023 presentations out of Warner Bros, Sony, and Disney.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 380: Mighty Morphin Mandalorian: Blind Drunk Coachella

First, we start with an update on Anitta signing with Universal's Republic Records, and Foo Fighters have announced their first album since the passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Next, Horizon: Forbidden West gets an update alongside the release of its DLC, and Niantic is teaming up with Capcom for a new mobile game based on Monster Hunter. Later, WGA members have voted to strike if a deal isn't reached by May 1, and Disney+ now has Spider-Man films. We wrap it all up with Netflix ending it's signature DVD mailing system, and Legendary Entertainments gets a huge influx of cash. We also have thoughts on Coachella, Love is Blind Live Reunion, The Mandalorian, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Single Drunk Female.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 378: Evil Tetris God

First, we start with The Recording Academy teaming up with the United Nations to promote social justice, and Anitta has parted ways with Warner Music Group. Next, Shigeru Miyamoto suggests Nintendo could be moving away from mobile titles, and MultiVersus has been removed from all digital storefronts. Later, the WWE has been sold to Endeavor Group Holdings, and HBO is in its final stages of gaining a Harry Potter TV show. We wrap it all up with James Gunn hinting at a Marvel & DC crossover, and we have news from Star Wars Celebration. We also have thoughts on Wednesday, Resident Evil 4 (remake), and Tetris.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 377: Boygenius Up at the Prize Show

First, we start with Drake dropping out of Lollapalooza Brazil, and the announced Power Trip Festival in October. Next, E3 is officially canceled this year, and some new features in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom were revealed this week. Later, Scott Pilgrim vs The World is getting an anime series, and the creator of The Bachelor is leaving the series - but not for what you may think. We wrap it all up with Jonathan Majors’s arrest this past weekend, and Questlove directing a Disney film. We also have thoughts on boygenius, Chef Life, MLB The Show 23, Secrets of Sulfur Springs, The Bad Batch, Doogie Kahmelaloha, Up Here, The Big Door Prize, and A Knock at the Cabin.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 376: My Kind of Stardust Tunnel

First, we start with The American Music Awards taking a 1 year sabbatical, and then take a look at the "Creator Equity Fund" from Spotify. Next, Counter-Strike 2 was officially announced for this summer, and we have the winners from the 23rd annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Later, Apple is going to make you pay to watch Friday Night Baseball, and TV show Smash is getting a stage musical adaptation. We wrap it all up with the announcements of Good Burger 2, and SNL alum Kyle Mooney's directorial debut for A24. We also have thoughts on Lana Del Rey, Fall Out Boy, Tchia, Dance 100, Love is Blind S4 and My Kind of Country.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 375: Outlast of Us: Evil Gecs Lawyer

First, we start with Taylor Swift kicking off her Eras tour, and the it’s The Cure vs. Ticketmaster. Next, Diablo IV's beta went live this week, and Starfield has been given a Restricted rating in Australia. Later, Diamond Sports Group officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and we have some Bits including updates on BBC strike, the SNL post-production strike, and a YouTube TV price hike. We wrap it all up with the Academy Award winners, and the WGA gets ready for a strike. We also have have thoughts on 100 Gecs, Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, Outlast, The Good Lawyer and Ted Lasso.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 374: Endless Oscar Birthday Wish Part 2

First, we start with a GloRilla concert tragedy, and then Anitta's contract battle with Warner Records. Next, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gets delayed to later this year, and Mario Kart 8 adds five new character selection slots. Later, SNL editors prepare to strike on April 1st, and Television City is getting a $1.25B make-over. We wrap it all up with A24 films for the summer, and our official predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Miley Cyrus, Poker Face, History of the World Part 2, Tar, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinnochio, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 373: Mandalorian Return to M3GAN Deluxe

First, we start with Travis Scott allegedly assaulting a man in New York, and Kiss have announced their final tour dates. Next, Pokemon announced DLC for Scarlet/Violet, and Square-Enix has announced plans to replace current president Yosuke Matsuda. Later, The BBC have voted to strike in the coming weeks and we have Bits featuring Poker Face, Zachary Quinto, and Chris Rock. We wrap it all up with the SAG and Annie Award winners the past weekend. We also have thoughts on Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe, The Mandalorian, The Weeknd Live at Sofi, Perfect Match, Cheat, and M3GAN.

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.