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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 317: Bruno and Bungie’s View on the BAFTAs

We start with Disney topping the Hot 100 with Bruno and Spotify finally reacting to the Neil Young-inspired exodus. Next, Sony makes a big-ticket purchase of their own and Nintendo crowns a new all-time best selling home console. Later, we have a massive NFL update as we get closer to the big game, and Whoopi Goldberg gets suspended from The View for saying something indefensible. We wrap it all up with Legendary getting some new investments and the BAFTA nominations complicating Oscar buzz.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 316: Stone Cold Music Beef

We start with Neil Young pulling his catalog off Spotify and feud between Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn. Next, a follow up to the Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard and EA announces an extended partnership with Lucasfilm Games. Later, Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider reaches new records and Arthur on PBS is coming to an end. We wrap it all up with The Beatles coming to IMAX screens and Doug Jones receives the inaugural The Chair Award. We also have thoughts on Maddie & Tae, Nobody Saves the World, Windjammers 2, and Single Drunk Female.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 315: Fancy Like Yu-Gi-Oh with your Father

We start with music bits including Grammy news, Boston Calling, and When We Were Young Festivals. Next, Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard and Raven Software vote to unionize. Later, there's going to an arena in space and King of the Hill is coming back thanks to Bandera Entertainment. We wrap it all up with Aardman announcing two sequels in the works and Bong Joon Ho has picked his next film. We also have thoughts on Walker Hayes, Yu-Gi-Oh, Secrets of Sulfur Springs, Too Hot to Handle, and How I Met Your Father.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 314: We Don’t Talk About Golden Globes

We start with the official Coachella lineup and Spotify now has a high-quality audio tier. Next, Microsoft confirms it has stopped producing all Xbox One consoles and Nintendo has released a new trailer for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Later, SAG nominees are revealed and Tim Allen is prepared to put on the Santa suit again for a new Disney+ series. We wrap it all up with Golden Globe winners and Kendrick Lamar teaming up with South Park creators for a new show. We also have thoughts on The Lumineers, Harry Potter, The Righteous Gemstones, Peacemaker, and Man in the Arena.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 313: Nick Chubb’s Jumbo Package

We start with new Coachella headliners and a postponement for the Grammys. Next, PlayStation announces their new VR headset, and Riot Games finally pays out to victims. Later, the Golden Globes struggle for relevancy, and COVID puts a pause on late night and daytime talk. We wrap it all up with Pixar's Turning Red turning to Disney+, and Wes Anderson adapting a Roald Dahl story collection for Netflix. We also have thoughts on Dawn FM by The Weeknd, Abbott Elementary, Kenan, and Next Level Chef.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 312: 6 Seasons Celebration

We start with a trademark dispute on the Coachella name and positive COVID tests results in bands pulling out of NYE shows. Next, Goldeneye 007 may be coming to the Xbox marketplace and Final Fantasy XVI news gets delayed. Later, the next season of Bridgerton is announced and JK Rowling will be suspiciously absent from the Harry Potter reunion. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Festival providing booster shots and Dwayne Johnson expresses he will not be returning to the Fast and Furious series. We also have thoughts on Lake, Halo Infinite Campaign, Wordle, The Book of Boba Fett, Aggretsuko S4, Dickinson, Rose Parade, and Encanto.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 311: Season 5 Finally!

We start with the Omicron variant pushing back awards season and Spike Lee getting honored by NYC. Next, the NHL and the NFL suffer from COVID woes and Boba Fett's upcoming Disney+ show is about to premiere. Later, Congress goes after Live Nation in the Astroworld aftermath and Charli XCX is pulled from her SNL performance. We wrap it all up with some record-setting audience numbers for the Game Awards and Ubisoft refusing to back down from NFTs. We also have thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 310: Xbox Gone Wrong

We start with global unions demanding better working conditions and the National Film Registry reveals the 25 films added to the list. Next, Disney owned channels have gone dark on YouTube TV and Jeff Garlin is out as the father on The Goldbergs. Later, Bruce Springsteen has sold is catalog for $500M to Sony Music and Travis Scott has been pulled from the Coachella headliner. We wrap it all up with our thoughts on Life is Strange: True Colors and game bits including Final Fantasy XIV Online login issues, official PlayStation faceplates, and NFT debacles. We also have thoughts on Ron's Gone Wrong and Power On.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 309: Power of the 8-Bit Halo Story

Today we start with AFI's list of top films and TV and look forward to next years big franchise films. Next, Chris Cuomo is out at CNN and we have TV Bits including trial verdicts, Paramount+ streaming guide, and Jeopardy news. Later, Drake has pulled his Grammy nominations and 2022 tours are announced for Olivia Rodrigo and Haim. We wrap it all up with a Sony Executive sting operation and the winners and reveals from The Game Awards. We also have thoughts on Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Bruised, Power of the Dog, 8-Bit Christmas, West Side Story, Santa Inc., HARDY, and Halo Infinite.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 308: ArKenAway

We start with director Antoine Fuqua entering a new partnership with Netflix and the winners of The Gotham Awards. Next, MLB is on lockout and The Property Masters Guild has been formed. Later, Spotify celebrates end of the year wrap up lists and Adele finally gets that Vegas residency. We wrap it all up with Activision not being apart of The Game Awards and the end of the Take 2 trademark dispute. We also have thoughts on Come From Away, Get Back, Arcane, F is for Family, Saved by the Bell, Metroid Dread, and Kena.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 307: The Get Back 20th Century Shuffle Band

We start with Cinemark partnering with Netflix and HBO Max counting down the days of their streaming deal with 20th Century Films. Next, animation writers lobby for better pay, and Peter Jackson tells a long story about the Beatles. Later, the 2022 Grammy nominations are here, and Adele teaches Spotify how to properly listen to 30. We wrap it all up with a harassment lawsuit at PlayStation and Epic buying Rock Band studio Harmonix. We also have thoughts on Tick Tick Boom, Home Sweet Home Alone, Psych 3, Hawkeye, The Beatles Get Back, Hard Knocks, The Great British Baking Show, Silk Sonic, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, Pokemon Shining Pearl, Halo Infinite's multiplayer, and Call of Duty Vanguard.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 306: Life of the Lawsuit Kings

We start with IATSE approving a new 3 year deal and lawsuits hit Alec Baldwin following the shooting on the set of Rust. Next, South Korean company CJ ENM is making an investment in Endeavor Content and a new Hulu Bundle offering in time for the holidays. Later, lawsuits are being filed against Astroworld and iHeart Media will be playing new (Taylor's Version) of her hits. We wrap it all up with Bobby Kotick under fire at Activision Blizzard and game bits including VGA nominees and GTA issues. We also have thoughts on Jungle Cruise, King Richard, Tiger King, Animaniacs, Adele, Robert Plant, Life is Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy.