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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 420: Maestro and Other Celebrity Killers

First we start with Nicki Minaj’s beef with Megan Thee Stallion, and it gets messy. Next, we discuss how Xbox can let go of 1,900 people after paying $69B for the Activision-Blizzard acquisition. Later, Netflix is getting rid of its Basic tier and forcing customers to either pay for ads or its Premiere plans. We wrap it all up with The Bits which include Supergirl casting, Dog Man coming to theaters in 2025, and a Lego movie about Pharrell Williams. We also have thoughts on Deal or No Deal: Island, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Death and other Details, Maestro, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 419: Oscar Noms After Palworld Day

First, we start with the Academy Awards where we provide our hot takes on who got a nom and who got snubbed. Next, WWE global distribution is headed to Netflix starting in 2025 for $5B over the next 10 years. Later, music review site Pitchfork is being folded into GQ and people are being let go as a result. We wrap it all up with the newest sensation of Palworld and how nobody can stop talking about this game. We also have thoughts on Queenpins, After Midnight, Green Day, and Palworld.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 26, 2024oscars, wwe, netflix, pitchfork, gq, palworld, queenpins, after midnight, green dayComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 418: Coachella Interupts Emmy Wins

First we start with music bits of Grammy performers, The Weeknd hits 4 billion streams, and breaking news of the Coachella lineup. Next, Remedy Entertainment gets hit with a trademark dispute from Take-Two Interactive. Later, we go over all the Emmy wins for Succession, The Bear, and Beef. We wrap it all up with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland coming together for 28 Years Later. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Kali Uchis, 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Cyberpunk 2077, Nobody Saves the World, The Trust, The Traitors, Ted, Julia, and the 75th Emmy's.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 417: Extended Holdover the Floor

First, we start with Paramore's social media accounts being disabled, but only because they're leaving Atlantic Records. Next, Microsoft has big announcements coming next Thursday from its developers. Later, we take a look at the Creative Emmy winners from the past weekend as we look ahead to Mondays broadcast. We wrap it all up with a Mandalorian & Grogu movie in the works for Star Wars, newly added amongst 3 other projects already announced. We also have thoughts on Percy Jackson, The Floor, Extended Family, and The Holdovers.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 416: What If Season 9 had a Pokemon Concierge?

First, we start with Ariana Grande all but confirming that she will be releasing new music in 2024. Next, Ubisoft quietly confirms that its Star Wars game will be delayed until the end of 2024. Later, we take a look at the most watched shows of 2023. We wrap it all up with public domain laws and how not to get sued using Mickey Mouse. We also have thoughts on What If… season 2 and Pokemon Concierge.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 3, 2024ariana grande, ubisoft, star wars, star wars outlaws, mickey mouse, what if, pokemon conciergeComment

2023 Year-End Wrap Up: The Final Wrap-Up!

It’s the Media Boat 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re wrapping up our Wrap-Up with one last episode. We’ll dip back into some stuff from 2023 we didn’t cover, as well as peer into our crystal ball and contemplate the future.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 1, 2024Comment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 415: Prime Bobby Jo ASCAP

First, we start with some Mariah Carey history and ASCAP promotes new holiday classics. Next, Insomniac Games talks about the recent cyberattack and Bobby Kotick is out at Microsoft/Activision/Blizzard/King. Later, Jo Koy gets the Globes hosting job and Prime Video sets a date for ads. We wrap it all up with the director leaving Scream VII and there's talk about Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global merging in the new year.

PodcastMedia BoatDecember 30, 2023mariah carey, ascap, insomniac, bobby kotick, microsoft, activision-blizzard, scream vii, warner bros discovery, paramountComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 414: Leave Chicken Rabbit Behind

First, we start with Kesha leaving her label and Luke Combs does some good this holiday season. Next, we talk about the Insomniac hack and find out why Baldur’s Gate 3 will never come to Game Pass. Later, Mayim Bialik says good-bye to Jeopardy! and a different One Piece anime is on its way for Netflix. We wrap it all up with Jonathan Majors’ ousting and upcoming video game film adaptations. We also have thoughts on The Velveteen Rabbit, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Gran Turismo, and Leave the World Behind.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 413: Valhalla Echoes Festival

First, we start with Time's Person of the Year Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande inks a new management deal. Next, we talk about The Game Awards and E3 is officially dead. Later, Ohtani signs a 10 year $700M deal and nobody wants to host the Golden Globes. We wrap it all up with A24 films coming to Max and SAG-AFTRA officially ratifies a new contract. We also have thoughts on Nicki Minaj, Tate McRae, FFXVI: Echoes of the Fallen, GOW: Ragnarok - Valhalla, and Fortnite Festival/Rocket Racers.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 412: May December Bring GTA VI Trailer

First, we start with Spotify laying off 1,500 people and Billie Eilish comes out during her Variety interview. Next, Unity is dissolving its $1.6B purchase of WETA Digital and the bits with Xbox news, gaming updates, and GTA VI trailer. Later, streamers look to bundle up with each other this holiday season and we wait for the SAG-AFTRA ratification vote. We wrap it all up with Michael Waldron taking top writing duties at Marvel and Kenan Thompson starts his production studio, Artists For Artists. We also have thoughts on The Gardens Between and May December.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 411: Lessons in Squid Game

First we start with BMI getting bought and Oates suing Hall over music ownership. Next, Sony Interactive Entertainment and NCSoft have signed a strategic global business partnership and we have our own Game Awards Preview ahead of the show on December 7th. Later, the Bits with Mark Cuban, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and Scott Pilgrim and we discuss the follies of participating in Squid Game: The Challenge. We wrap it all up with the start of award season with the Gotham Awards and Apple trying to change up the script on Robert De Niro. We also have thoughts on Squid Game: The Challenge and Lessons in Chemistry.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 410: Spider-Man Takes Off Christmas

First, we start with music bits on Spotify, Shakira’s settlement, and Taylor Swift in Rio. Next, The Last of Us Part II: Remastered is coming to the PS5 and Fortnite teases a big bang in December. Later, Dave Filoni gets anointed at Lucasfilm and we talk about Paramount+. We wrap it all up with film studios pulling ad money from Twitter/X and Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are looking for the next, next, next Karate Kid. We also have thoughts on Spider-Man 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and Best! Christmas! Ever!

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 409: Priscilla Nominations and SAG-AFTRA Wins

First, we start with Grammy nominations and YouTube helping to identify AI voices. Next, we have videogame bits of 505 Games, service games, an upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and we break down the VGA nominations for Game of the Year. Later, SAG-AFTRA has a deal in place and we go over the award show shuffles. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros. Discovery shelving another film and we breakdown the slew of trailers that released in the wake of the SAG-AFTRA deal. We also have thoughts on Loki, Priscilla, Quiz Lady, and No Hard Feelings.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 408: Wario Dreamer on All Parts

First, we start with 1989 (Taylor's Version) making records and Rage Against the Machine at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Next, people loved when Fortnite went OG and The Legend of Zelda live action film is currently in development. Later, Disney has agreed to purchase the whole of Hulu and The Bits with Taylor Tomlinson, a Dune prequel, and The Matthew Perry Foundation being founded. We wrap it all up with Walt Disney Animation Studios voting yes for unionization and SAG-AFTRA gains a small victory in AI concessions. We also have thoughts on Jimmy Buffett, Warcraft Rumble, WarioWare: Move It!, and Fashion Dreamer.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 407: Taylor, Pluto, Ruby, and Freddy (Mario Bros. Version)

First we start with The Beatles in the news and Taylor Swift breaks streaming records again. Next, Bungie gets hit with layoffs and Atari is purchasing Digital Eclipse. Later, SAG-AFTRA deal is not in sight and there's an overhaul coming to Sesame Street. We wrap it all up with Five Nights at Freddy's record weekend and Disney shakes up their release schedule. We also have thoughts on 1989 (Taylor's Version), Pluto, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken, and Five Nights at Freddy's.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 406: Big Spider-Wonder Party

First we start with Media Molecule layoffs and the news that a dog will be at AGDQ next year. Next, Bad Bunny makes a big splash and Britney Spears tells all in her new book. Later, the Fallout TV series gets a release date and CrunchyRoll is now available on Prime Video. We wrap it all up with Paramount making future changes and SAG-AFTRA deal gets heated with CEOs. We also have thoughts on Jackbox Party Pack X, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Blink-182, and Big Mouth.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 405: Goosebumps at the House of Swift

First, we start with Songtradr laying off half of the staff over at Bandcamp and we get into the numbers of Taylor Swift The Eras Tour concert film. Next, there's a new King Kong game getting eviscerated online and Roblox does huge numbers on PlayStation 5. Later, Netflix is getting into live sports and Dragon Ball Daima was announced at New York Comic Con. We wrap it all up with Best Buy discontinuing sales of Blu-ray discs and no deal is made for SAG-AFTRA. We also have thoughts on The Eras Tour Concert Film, Honkai: Star Rail, Goosebumps, and The Fall of the House of Usher.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 404: Error: Podcast Not Found

First, we start with Coldplay lawsuits and Drake releasing his final album (for now). Next, the PS5 Slim was announced and the CEO of Unity is stepping down. Later, Max now has live sports and Disney+ is raising its prices yet again. We wrap it all up with Sony Pictures Core arriving on the PlayStation and WGA officially ratifies their new 3-year contract. We also have thoughts on Drake, The Devil's Game, Only Murders in the Building, and Strays.

PodcastMedia BoatOctober 12, 2023coldplay, drake, ps5, unity, max, sony pictures core, wga, the devil's game, only murders in the building, strays, disney +Comment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 403: My Wonderful Funday of Naked Disney Rumble

First, we start with some Music Bits, covering Record Store Day, Cher, and Bruce Springsteen. Next, we cover Video Game bits, including Epic Games layoffs, the SIE CEO stepping down, and a Platinum Games director leaving the studio. Later, with the WGA strike over, late night hosts are back at work, and writing begins on some of your favorite shows. We wrap it all up with Beyoncé releasing her own concert film, and Disney VFX workers unanimously vote to unionize. We also have thoughts on Disney Speedstorm, My Hero Ultra Rumble, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Harley Quinn S4, Toy Story Funday Football, and Naked Attraction.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 402: Goodbye Ads, Murdoch, Ghibli, and Strikes

First, we start with Live Nation launching a program to support developing artists, and Taylor Swift puzzles the internet. Next, Unity officially walks back their plans from last week, and SAG-AFTRA has voted in favor of a potential video game strike. Later, Amazon Prime is getting ads, and Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp. We wrap it all up with Studio Ghibli being sold to Nippon TV, and WGA strikes an initial deal with the AMPTP. We also have thoughts on Goodbye Volcano High, Love is Blind and Pokemon.