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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!

Thoughts: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is a beautifully animated re-telling of the Scott Pilgrim story, enhancing everything great about the books and film with a thoughtful new perspective.

TelevisionMatt JohnsonNovember 18, 2023scott pilgrim takes off!Comment

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.

Thoughts: Super Mario Bros. Wonder

The game combines smooth, precise platforming with a sense of pure surprise, making it one of the most consistently charming and inventive Mario games — or maybe games, period — in a long time.

VideogamesMatt JohnsonOctober 31, 2023super mario bros. wonderComment

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.

Thoughts: Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour

While it’s not the most ambitious concert film you’ve seen, The Eras Tour delivers an arena experience for a fraction of the cost. It’s two hours and forty-eight minutes of non-stop Swift.

FilmMatt JohnsonOctober 14, 2023taylor swift, the eras tourComment

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.

Thoughts: Goodbye Volcano High

Leave it to a game about dinosaurs to help me reconnect with humanity.

VideogamesMatt JohnsonSeptember 22, 2023goodbye volcano highComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 401: Bigger Elemental Explosions Party

First, we start with Jann Wenner's comments about musicians, and Hipgnosis will sell parts of its catalog to pay down debts. Next, Unity had the gaming world up in arms against them, and leaks from Microsoft have been revealed. Later, Disney channels have a bid of $10B, and strikers will get unemployment benefits. We wrap it all up with Marvel Studios' visual effects workers voting to unionize, and WGA talks are set to resume on Wednesday. We also have thoughts on Dan + Shay, Explosions in the Sky, Cursed to Golf, The AfterParty, Elemental and a summer movie wrap-up.

PodcastMedia BoatSeptember 22, 2023jann wenner, hipgnosis, microsoft, disney, marvel, wga, dan + shay, explosions in the sky, cursed to golf, the afterparty, elementalComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 400: We got Guts to do this many episodes

First, we start with Zach Bryan getting arrested, and we get to talk about the Stagecoach lineup. Next, Epic Games is losing its Mustard, and Roblox is coming to the PlayStation at long last. Later, Disney makes a deal with Spectrum, and we have some Bad Bits featuring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, Danny Masterson, and the WGA. We Wrap it all up with more WGA updates, and a Disney Legacy collection with 100 animated films. We also have thoughts on Guts and Starfield.

PodcastMedia BoatSeptember 14, 2023zach bryan, stagecoach, epic games, roblox, playstation, disney, spectrum, jimmy fallon, drew barrymore, danny masterson, wga, guts, starfieldComment

Thoughts: GUTS - Olivia Rodrigo

GUTS proves that you can feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and still create something original and triumphant.

MusicMatt JohnsonSeptember 10, 2023olivia rodrigoComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 399: Goodbye Riverdale Era

First, we start with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson throwing microphones into the crowd, and the Taylor Swift Eras concert coming to a theater near you. Next, SAG-AFTRA sets it sights on video games, and Volition shutters its doors after 30 years. Later, Disney pulls its channels from Spectrum services, and three AMC series receive interim agreements to continue production. We wrap it all up with presale numbers for the Taylor Swift concert film, and an email to DGA members about potential board members gets leaked. We also have thoughts on Jeff Rosenstock, Zach Bryan, Goodbye Volcano High, What We Do in the Shadows, and the series finale of Riverdale.

PodcastMedia BoatSeptember 10, 202350 cent, taylor swift, sag-aftra, volition, amc, dga, jeff rosenstock, zach bryan, goodbye volcano high, what we do in the shadows, riverdaleComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 398: Ahsoka’s Window Cat

First, we start with Adele addressing fans at her concert (again), and Oliver Anthony breaks his silence on his new found fame. Next, Baldur's Gate 3 will be coming to Xbox later this year, and Sony unveils the PlayStation Portal. Later, ESPN BET is coming this fall, and the late night hosts are getting a podcast to support their writers. We wrap it all up with Dune 2 getting delayed, and Martin Scorsese’s anticipated film Killers of the Flower Moon getting a wide release date. We also have thoughts on Ratboys, Turnpike Troubadours, and Ahsoka.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 397: End of Mario, Netflix DVDs, and Scooter Braun

First, we start with Lauryn Hill going on tour for a 25th anniversary, and there's an exodus of talent from Scooter Braun. Next, the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is stepping down from the role, and the Xbox 360 store is closing for good. Later, Netflix is giving out its stock of DVDs, and Mayim Bialik is stepping away from Jeopardy! during the strike. We wrap it all up with Bradley Cooper's nose, and an update on WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 31, 2023lauryn hill, scooter braun, mario, charles martinet, xbox 360, netflix, mayim bialik, jeopardy, bradley cooper, wga, sag-aftraComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 396: Eight Strikes for the Golden City

First, we start with a surprising update about the Save Our Stages act, and confirmation of another Taylor's Version. Next, Xbox starts playing umpire, and the Pokémon Company slows their roll. Later, Jeopardy! gets a UK twist, and the Golden Globes can't find a home. We wrap it all up with Marvel's VFX artists seeking a union, and a Hollywood story allegedly proven false. We also have thoughts on Asteroid City.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 17, 2023taylor swift, pokemon, jeopardy, golden globes, marvel, asteroid cityComment