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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 345: Viva Turbo Hulk: Super Beast

We start with Mariah Carey trying to trademark the title Queen of Christmas, and Paramount+ streaming the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert. Next, some PlayStation PC launcher data has been found, and Nexus Mods remove an author for using a sock puppet account to remove Pride flags from the game. Later, the BIG 10 signs a new 7 year TV agreement, and HBO MAX removes 36 shows from its platform. We wrap it all up with Embracer Group purchasing the Lord of the Rings IP and Cineworld filing for bankruptcy. We also have thoughts on Panic! at the Disco, Turbo Golf Racing, As Dusk Falls, I Am Groot, She-Hulk, The Sandman, Beast, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 344: Two Belle Password

We start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass, and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December, and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it all up with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment buying Redbox and The Bits, including Malaysia, Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Lionsgate.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 343: Max Tax Violet Blasts

We start with a few Beyonce updates following her album release. Next, Xbox Game Pass may be getting a family plan and a new trailer has news about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Then, HBO Max's future is in question as cuts and changes start to crop up. We wrap it all up with a tax credit extension keeping entertainment production in California and a new deal for Everything Everywhere directors the Daniels. We also have thoughts on Eminem's new Curtain Call 2, new tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Disney+'s Light and Magic, Fboy Island's finale, and Pixar's Lightyear.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 342: Snap Kart Headroom: Phase 5

We start with Kelis calling out Beyonce and Snapchat helping out indie artists. Next, a mystery is revealed in Nier: Automata and new tracks are on the way for Mario Kart 8. Then, next season's Jeopardy hosts have been chosen and 80's relic Max Headroom returns. We wrap it all up with another potential Tomb Raider reboot and the plan for future Marvel movies. We also have thoughts on Beyonce, Harley Quinn Season 3, and Mind over Murder.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 341: James Cameron's Prime Bottles of Discord

We start with Kid Cudi getting pelted by water bottles and the Beastie Boys getting honored with a square in New York. Next, Ubisoft delays the Avatar game and Discord comes to Xbox. Later, Amazon redesigns Prime Video and Verizon drops OAN. We wrap it all up with Pixelworks working with James Cameron and breaking news from ComicCon. We also have thoughts on Beach Bunny, As Dusk Falls, Stray, the ESPYs, The Captain, Nope, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 340: Nintendo’s Heardle Emmy Special

We start with Kanye getting sued for not appearing at Coachella and Heardle being acquired by Spotify. Next, we have a bunch of mid-summer Game Bits. Later, we have this year's Emmy nominations and news of COVID protocols on sets being extended. We wrap it all up with more censorship from China and Nintendo buying an animation studio. We also have thoughts on Lizzo, Beabadoobee, Escape Academy, Ms. Marvel, Fboy Island, and The Rehearsal.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 339: Ragnarok JourneyCon America

We start with Carlos Santana taking an unexpected tumble, and some Michael Jackson songs beings removed from streaming services. Next, E3 comes back with the help of the PAX organizers and God Of War: Ragnarök finally has a release date. Later, the Duffer Brothers spin off their Stranger Things success with new projects and Comic Con announces some details. We wrap it all up with movies being removed from the PlayStation Store - even if you bought them - and new information about the fourth Captain America movie. We also have thoughts on The Bear, Maggie, Generation Gap, The Good Guys, and Thor: Love and Thunder.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 338: Slow Summer Speedruns

We start with the Copyright Royalty Board reaffirming the 15.1% increase in royalty payments to streaming services and hospitalizations from Bret Michaels and Travis Barker. Next, God of War is still set to release later this year and a Nintendo shareholder asks about making a new F-Zero game. Later, The Simpsons production crew gets recognized by their union and ILM makes another permanent LED studio in Vancouver. We wrap it all up with the return of Cameron Diaz to acting and our first look at award season with the Hollywood Critics Association. We also have thoughts on Imagine Dragons, Neon White, Rise, and Only Murders in the Building.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 337: Neon White Mirrorverse

We start with John Williams may be retiring after he composes the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 and Lorde reflects on the 1 year release of Solar Power. Next, game director Aaron Keller provides details on the move to Overwatch 2 and there's a shortage of Xbox controllers. Later, the Daytime Emmy winners were announced and a GOT sequel with Kit Harrington is in the works. We wrap it all up with CineEurope bits on IP tentpoles, releasing to cinemas, and premium formats. We also have thoughts on Jimmy Allen, Neon White, Disney Mirrorverse, Waffle, The Umbrella Academy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jurassic World Dominion, and Spiderhead.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 336: Nevermind Chef Tony

We start with Beyonce announcing her next studio album and Eurovision update for next year. Next, We review the Xbox & Bethesda showcase from Sunday and go over the Bits including Final Fantasy VII news, Overwatch 2, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Later, Avatar will be getting 3 new animated films and participation in a Squid Game reality series is having open casting calls. We wrap it all up with studios hiring directors and the Brady Organization calls for Hollywood to reform how it handles guns. We also have thoughts on Drake, PlayStation Plus Extra, Saints Row Boss Factory, Iron Chef, and the Tonys.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 335: Mike’s 21 Thought Salute

We start with Grammy rule changes and a benefit concert for the late Taylor Hawkins put on by the Foo Fighters. Next, it's Summer Games Fest with all the announcements and Xbox is making good changes to its Xbox Game Pass. Later, PGA has a new competitor with LIV Golf and the Bits including Scrubs reunion, the Chrisley's found guilty of fraud, Seth Green pays for his NFT, and Amazon's Lord of the Rings has 5S planned out. We wrap it all up with the Academy supporting LGBTQ parade and upcoming projects in the works. We also have thoughts on Angel Olsen, Post Malone, Carrie Underwood, George Ezra, Lego Star Wars, Horizon: Forbidden West NG+, This Is Us, The Flight Attendant, The Endgame, Hacks S2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boys S3, Ms. Marvel, Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, Senior Year, Sing 2, American Underdog, The Lost City, Jackass 4.5, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Uncharted, and Hustle.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 334: Running Up That Scarlet Guild Ocean

We start with a Kate Bush classic getting a big boost thanks to Stranger Things and Tucker Carlson making a powerful enemy. Next, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet get a new trailer and PlayStation drops some new announcements in this week's State of Play. Later, the Animation Guild gets some very famous support and Star Wars Visions returns. We wrap it all up with Frank Ocean turning to film and the UK calling attention to elderly representation.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 333: Tik-Tok’s Classic Ape Slasher

We start with Justin Timberlake selling his catalog for a pretty penny and artists getting angry at their labels over Tik-Tok. Next, EA might be looking to sell or merge and Playstation Plus' Classics collection might not run how you expect. Later, Seth Green's ape gets stolen and FBI's finale gets postponed due to some very real drama. We wrap it all up with Sony making some deals to bring more games to the silver screen and Winnie the Pooh gets a new movie that may surprise you.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 332: Harry N Peglin: Finale Rangers

We start with Taylor Swift receiving an honorary doctorate and the winner of Eurovision 2022. Next, PlayStation has revealed the list of games for its revamped PlayStation+ service and Sony CEO Jim Ryan donates to a good cause. Later, a new deal for the USWNT and saying goodbye to SNL and Netflix employees. We wrap it all up with Star Wars news and Elton John film for Disney+. We also have thoughts on Harry Styles, Peglin, 911, The Good Doctor, Amphibia, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 331: A Light for Big Steppers Dance Fever

We start with the discontinuation of the iPod and the stuffed Minions soundtrack. Next, Fifa breaks from EA and game delays from Bethesda. Later, casting news on the new Doctor Who and backlash on the upcoming Percy Jackson series. We wrap it all up with HFPA being up for sale and Francis Ford Coppola sets his cast for his new and possibly last film. We also have thoughts on Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, The Smile, Horizon, Kirby, The Quest, American Song Contest, Hacks, Resident Alien, Julia, Winning Time, Our Father, and Firestarter.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 330: Multiversal Thoughts on Everything

We start with Rock N Roll HOF inductees and thoughts. Next, Square Enix sells Eidos and Crystal Dynamics and thoughts. Later, WGA East and West combine forces against the government and thoughts. We wrap it all up with Lionsgate deal and thoughts. We also have thoughts on Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert, Switch Sports, Knotwords, The Circle S4, Moon Knight, Heartstopper, Dear Evan Hansen, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 329: Canadian Rock Star The Weeknd

We start with Travis Scott appearing in festivals since Astroworld and The Weeknd signs with Universal Music Group. Next, Disney's Dreamlight Valley is coming next year and so is the Super Mario Movie. Later, TNT and TBS pause development on original shows and James Corden says good-bye to the Late Late Show. We wrap it all up with Cinemacon Bits from Universal, Disney, Warner Bros, and Lionsgate. We also have thoughts from Coachella, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Close Enough, The Flight Attendant, Russian Doll, Bullshit Game Show, and Man in the Arena.

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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 327: Severance House Mafia

We start with Lizzo announcing a summer album and Summer of Soul coming to Marcus Garvey Park next year. Next, Governor Gavin Newsom has a direct influence on the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit and Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially announced. Later, we break down the exciting new USFL debuting this weekend and IMBd TV gets rebranded to Amazon Freevee. We wrap it all up with DC finding its footing after the Warner Bros merger with Discovery and the cast for the upcoming musical The Color Purple gets rounded out with some Grammy winners. We also have thoughts on Swedish House Mafia, The Ultimatum, Severance, and Julia.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 326: We Are MLB The Show

Today we start with the Grammy winners and Coachella Weeknd. Next, Halo Infinite season 2 gets a release date and Activision-Blizzard announces an increase QA testers wages. Later, we take a look at upcoming projects for Maya Erskine and some streaming deals have been closed. We wrap it all up with Domee Shi getting a promotion at Pixar and some movie bits including Will Smith, Asghar Farhadi, and Ezra Miller. We also have thoughts on Jon Batiste, Wet Leg, The Linda Lindas, MLB The Show 22, The Ultimatum, Trivia Daily, Close Enough, and Windfall.