Media Boat Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a trio of Taylor Swift news, including some special items this holiday season. Next, we have a trio of Nintendo related stories, including the big Pokemon leak. Later, Dan Fogelman will be making a new show around a generational NFL family. We wrap it all up with a Voltron movie starring Henry Cavill and Tom Holland's understudy,...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with unfortunate music bits about Sum 41, Garth Brooks, and Luke Bryan. Next, Google has to open up to third-party apps while 343 Industries gets a rebranding. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery quietly terminates even more cartoons like Steven Universe, Ben 10, and Chowder. We wrap it all up with Paramount being sued for not WARNing their...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start by waking up Green Day, now that September has ended, where Billy Joe Armstrong has some choice words for Las Vegas. Next, PlayStation Network went down, leading to flashbacks of the last time this happened in 2011. Later, Disney is consolidating yet another media department as it continues on the road to eliminating 7,000 jobs. We wra...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sabrina Carpenter doing a Christmas special on Netflix with special guests.  Next, Nintendo has finally filed a lawsuit against Palworld creators in Japan. Later, we take a look at the upcoming SNL 50th season with their guest host line up and fresh faces. We wrap it all up with Jennifer Lee stepping down as CCO for Disney Animati...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jane's Addiction. Next, we have video game bits on PlayStation 6 rumors, Annapurna Interactive, and more Microsoft layoffs. Later, we have Emmy winners, losers, and our thoughts on the broadcast. We wrap it all up with justice towards the co-founders of MoviePass. We also have thoughts o...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Emily Armstrong joining Linkin Park as their new singer followed by all the baggage that came with that announcement. Next, the PlayStation 5 Pro is announced to some rather unenthusiastic claims. Later, we get into the Creative Arts Emmy winners as we look ahead to this weeks ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Fes...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Lady Gaga announcing a new album, while Adele announced she's taking a long break. Next, Concord is shutting down its live service after 11 active days. Later, DirecTV has blacked out Disney programming due to contract negotiations right before the start of football season. We wrap it all up with Annapurna striking a deal with Rem...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Liam and Noel Gallagher putting their feud to the side in favor of money made with an Oasis reunion tour. Next, Nintendo Direct happened today but we only care about Tetris news. Later, Disney is closing down several of its apps to force users to sign up for Disney+ and Hulu. We wrap it all up with an AI fiasco for Megalopolis. We...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with KE$HA having a tumble with Timber on YouTube. Next, we have our thoughts on Gamescom opening night announcements. Later, the US court prevents Venu from operating this year due to monopolistic appeals. We wrap it all up with Nic Cage playing John Madden in a film by David O Russell. We also have thoughts on Post Malone, Morgan Wad...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Taylor Swift's Vienna concert being cancelled due to a terrorist plot. Next, Valve has a new game called Deadlock dropping subtly on Steam. Later, the Cartoon Network website is being shut down by WBD. We wrap it all up with D23 news on everything coming out from Disney. We also have thoughts on beabadoobee, Madden NFL 25, and The...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on VMAs, Justin Timberlake, and Brittney Spears. Next, is a pair of bad news for Bungie and Game Informer employees. Later, it's a round up of TV host gigs across the landscape. We wrap it all up with a crossover of Beetlejuice and Roblox. We also have thoughts on Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and more Olympic coverage...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The 1975 being sued for their front man's comments last year in Malaysia. Next, video game voice actors strike over failed negotiations with stipulations on AI protections. Later, Disney and WBD officially release their bundle deal to save you 38%. We wrap it all up with Deadpool & Wolverine record breaking weekend. We also ha...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sean Kingston getting into federal trouble with possible prison sentence. Next, Xbox looks to be in trouble with the FTC since it announced price hikes last week to Game Pass Ultimate. Later, Emmy noms are here and FX is dominating in drama with Shogun and comedy with The Bear. We wrap it all up with Apple cutting back on spending...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the end of Tenacious D after Kyle Gass made a joke that did not sit well with Jack Black. Next, we have news from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft in the video game section. Later, it's gonna be a cruel summer as layoffs are headed to the big studios where nobody's job is safe this year. We wrap it all up with a shocking turn of even...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Coldplay settling its lawsuit with their former managers over unused pylons. Next, the upcoming Horizon series is being put on pause following their showrunners untimely dismissal. Later, Crunchyroll has deleted and disabled comments across their entire website. We wrap it all up with Paramount Global and Skydance agreeing to merg...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ann Wilson of Heart having surgery to remove cancer and thus having to postpone their current tour. Next, Capcom has gone back to the remake well, this time for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Later, Paramount Global has taken down 25 years worth of back catalog from its websites in an effort to promote Paramount+. We wrap it all up...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kendrick Lamar putting on a West Coast show to ultimately end the feud with Drake. Next, Twitch has confirmed its ban on Dr. Disrespect as he is also ousted from his own company. Later, five men were convicted of copyright infringement for hosting illegal copies of TV shows. We wrap it all up with the famous Jim Henson Company lot...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with movie bits on Alamo Drafthouse, Megalopolis, and Jordan Peele. Next, it could be the end of Power Rangers as the series is done at Netflix with the next iteration not moving forward. Later, there was a Nintendo Direct and we take a look at all the announcements from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to Super Mario Party Jambor...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with The Black Keys parting ways with their manager as fallout continues from their canceled arena tour. Next, it's Summer Games Fest and we have all the games from the events that you will soon get to play. Later, the NBA is inking a deal worth $77B with Comcast, Amazon, and Disney for streaming and broadcast rights for the next 10 ye...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Halsey, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj. Next, Sony had their State of Play so we break down all the game announcements, plus an adapter for the PSVR2 to the PC. Later, TriStar Television is getting absorbed into Sony's television organization for consolidation purposes. We wrap it all up with Paramount...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the US Justice System taking on Live Nation for the monopoly they have on concert tickets and venues. Next, the very first console war coming to an end with Atari buying the Intellivision brand. Later, NCAA and its five power conferences have agreed to allow schools to directly pay players and back pay players since 2016. We wrap...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify being hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the National Music Publishers Association. Next, Gamer Network has been acquired by IGN Entertainment for an unknown sum. Later, Comcast has announced a new StreamSaver bundle combining Peacock Premium, Netflix Basic, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month. We wrap it all up with three...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys being placed under a conservatorship since the passing of his wife in January. Next, we take a look at both Microsoft and Sony as one seeks to open it's own mobile store, while the other replaced its CEO. Later, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will be teaming up this summer to offer a very enticing...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the diss tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Next, Xbox is closing Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. Later, Amazon is adding another IP to its streaming service in the form of Blade Runner 2099 with Michelle Yeoh. We wrap it all up with Sony making a $26B bid to purchase Paramount. We also have t...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Billie Eilish world tour, a new Eminem album, and the records that Taylor Swift broke. Next, Xbox is the first to announce that their Summer Games Fest showcase will take place on June 9th and will feature Activision Blizzard games. Later, Scooby-Doo is getting a live action show on Netflix courtesy of Greg Berlanti...