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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 328: Every Coachella, Every USFL, All At Once

We start with music bits including A$AP Rocky being released on bail, Rapper Pooh Shiesty sentenced to 63 months in prison and Kid Cudi splits away from Kanye West. Next, more video game bits with the new PlayStation Plus launching June 13th, Halo's original composers settling unpaid royalties, and Microsoft exploring integrating ads into free to play games. Later, CNN+ gets the ax after 30 days and Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years. We wrap it all up with Bill Murray in trouble on set and AMC upgrading all its projectors. We also have thoughts on Pusha T, Coachella, USFL, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 292: Golden Knocks and Famous Squads

We start with Warner Bros making a deal with AMC and a quick look at Hollywood's young newcomers. Next, South Park makes a $900M deal and the next host(s) of Jeopardy! have been announced. Later, MTV VMA nominations are here and Stevie Nicks cancels all her shows for the rest of the year. We wrap it all up with Steve Gaynor of Fullbright Company under fire and both Microsoft and Nintendo spotlight indie developers. We also have thoughts on The Suicide Squad, Blood Red Sky, Hard Knocks, Golden, and Chris Young.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 284: In The Heights of E3 News

Today we start with E3 news from Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Microsoft/Bethesda, Square Enix, and Nintendo. Next, we confirm Lorde will indeed have a new album with Solar Power and you can get a vaccine with a side of Lollapalooza tickets. Later, MLB cracks down on spider tack with a 10 day suspension and Disney+ series have a new release window of Wednesdays. We wrap it all up with a Lord of the Rings animated film and AMC celebrated Juneteenth with a festival of black creators. We also have thoughts on Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Garbage, Maroon 5, The Cube, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Tuca & Bertie, and In the Heights.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 149: Matt's Dinnertime

Today we have the name for Disney's upcoming streaming service and how Aardman is simply the best studio. Next, we have an international release of Hulu and Netflix's holiday plans. Later, we have beef between Lorde and Kanye West and thoughts on the new albums by Imagine Dragons and Muse. We wrap it all up with Nintendo settling the lawsuit on ROMs and Microsoft buying yet more studios to their collection.

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