Media Boat Podcast Ep. 430: Wish College Basketball Was Above Us

First, we start with music bits catch-up on Billie Eilish's next album name, Lizzo may or may not be quitting, and Morgan Wallen throws a chair off a building. Next, Roblox has rejected accusations that the platform is exploitative when children use it to make money. Later, Disney will be cracking down on password sharing using the same techniques that Netflix used last year. We wrap it all up with Denis Villeneuve confirming to be working on Dune Part 3 and a project surrounding nuclear war. We also have thoughts on Vampire Weekend and Wish.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 429: Cowboy Carter's Heaven Dream Band Problem

First we start with Sean "Diddy" Combs getting in trouble with Homeland Security and having his homes raided. Next, Embracer Group is selling Borderlands company Gearbox to Take Two for a hefty price tag. Later, Rooster Teeth is sending it's fabled Red vs. Blue series out on a high note with a film available next month. We wrap it all up with Disney making sure the Pirates franchise stays alive with another reboot attempt in the works. We also have thoughts on Beyoncé, Sum 41, 3 Body Problem, Dream Scenario, and Trolls Band Together.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 428: Tiger Born Spider Future Bets The Show

First we start with Bruno Mars' potential gambling habit with MGM that the resort had to get in front of. Next, G/O Media continues to drive people away from Kotaku. Later, SAG-AFTRA strikes a new deal for voice actors with stipulations on AI work. We wrap it all up with Lucky Chap and EA teaming up to create a movie based off The Sims franchise. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Waxahatchee, Adrienne Lenker, MLB The Show 24, and Physical 100.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 427: Deeper Gate

First we start with abortion organizations handing out contraception items outside of Olivia Rodrigo's Guts tour. Next, we talk about the rise of “gamergate 2” on Steam. Later, the FCC has made a new ruling on cable and satellite providers hiding junk fees. We wrap it all up with a run down of the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Kasey Musgraves, Baldur's Gate III, and Ricky Stanicky.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 426: Eternal Fantasy Dune Things

First, we start with the National Music Publisher’s Association not planning on renewing its agreement with TikTok while it faces possible US legislation. Next, The creator of a popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu has settled a Nintendo lawsuit for $2.4M in damages. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down the beloved internet company Rooster Teeth after 20 years. We wrap it all up with our picks on tonight's Academy Award winners. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Regime, Poor Things, and Dune Part II.

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Media Boat Predicts the 96th Oscars!

Which one of the Poor Things, these Killers of the Flower Moon, these absolute Barbies will outdo their Past Lives by winning an Oppen-Oscar? Everyone is asking this! Well, I’m not sure if we know, but we can sure guess. Here are Mike and Matt’s picks for tonight’s Oscar winners.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 425: Shogun Iwaju's Heavenly Symphony

First, we start with Kacey Musgraves not only releasing a new song, but also the stops on her Deeper Well US tour. Next, it's the gaming bits with Pokémon Direct revealing 2 new games coming soon, news on a pair of Star Wars games, and a pair of independent companies break off from the big studios. Later, IASTE gets ready for its showdown with the AMPTP and they are not coming alone to the table. We wrap it all up with Naruto coming to the big screen courtesy of Destin Daniel Cretin as he has chosen his next project after leaving Marvel's Avengers films. We also have thoughts on Mannequin Pussy, Faye Webster, Regency Solitaire II, Iwaju, Shogun, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Oppenheimer.

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