Media Boat Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast! We start with the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Next, Embracer chops itself up into smaller pieces. Later, a new sitcom in the universe of The Office gets a couple of stars attached. We wrap it all up by pouring one out for storied production company Participant, who is shuttering after 20 years. We also have thoughts on The Tort...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast, full of The Bits!. We start with music bits, including a potential Live Nation lawsuit and a Coachella recap. Next in game bits, Nintendo is set to stream some new indie announcements and FF VII Rebirth isn't meeting sales goals. Later in TV bits, a Heroes reboot is coming and Tim Allen gets yet another sitcom. We wrap it all up with movie bits...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 tha...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bruno Mars' potential gambling habit with MGM that the resort had to get in front of. Next, Jen Glennon is leaving Kotaku after the company was purchased by G/O Media. 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 T...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 Musg...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Tik Tok not planning on renewing its agreement with Universal Music Group 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 year...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kacey Musgraves not only releasing a new song, but also the stops on her Better Well US tour. Next, it's the gaming bits with Pokemon 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 AMP...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with award season as Cesar, BAFTA, and SAG winners were announced over the past week as we get closer to the Academy Awards. Next, FOX has commissioned a new game show with Jay Pharoah that has quiz, water, and big ass balls. Later, we break down the recent Nintendo Direct where you could play Grounded, Pocket Card Jockey, and some rem...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Paramore rejecting GOP legislature in Tennessee. Next, we cover the Xbox podcast announcement about their games coming to other platforms. Later, Vudu is becoming Fandago at Home, but you get to keep your library of movies. We wrap it all up with that Fantastic Four casting news with the film just months away. We also have thought...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits on Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Beyoncé. Next, Disney is making a $1.5B investment into Epic Games in order to launch a new entertainment universe. Later, the Super Bowl was the most watched television event in history, but Paramount Global still went ahead and cut 800 jobs. We wrap it all up with the Academy Awar...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a recap of the 66th Grammy awards with wins, performances, and Taylor Swift announcing The Tortured Poets Department. Next, Microsoft gets real with Xbox coming to other platforms, such as the PlayStation5. Later, Philomena Cunk is back at it to answer the ultimate question of the universe. We wrap it all up with films in the pipe...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Niki Minaj beef with Megan Thee Stallion where it gets messy. Next, we discuss how Microsoft can let go of 1,900 people while paying $69B for the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Later, Netflix is getting rid of its Basic tier and forcing customers to either pay for ads or its premiere plans. We wrap it all up with The Bits which...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Academy Awards where we provide our hot takes on who got a nom and who got snubbed. Next, WWE global distribution is headed to Nextflix starting in 2025 for $5B over the next 10 years. Later, music review site Pitchfork is being folded into GQ and people are being let go as a result. We wrap it all up with the newest sensation...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits of Grammy performers, The Weekend hits 4 billion streams, and breaking news of the Coachella lineup. Next, Remedy Entertainment gets hit with a trademark dispute from Take-Two Interactive. Later, we go over all the Emmy wins for Succession, The Bear, and Beef. We wrap it all up with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland coming t...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Paramore's social media accounts being disabled, but only because they're leaving Atlantic Records. Next, Microsoft has big announcements coming next Thursday from its developers. Later, we take a look at the Creative Emmy winners from the past weekend as we look ahead to Mondays broadcast. We wrap it all up with a Mandalrian &amp...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Ariana Grande all but confirming that she will be releasing new music in 2024. Next, Ubisoft quietly confirms that its Star Wars game will be delayed until the end of 2024. Later, we take a look at the most watched shows of 2023. We wrap it all up with public domain laws and how not to get sued using Mickey Mouse. We also have tho...

Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the other news stories of the past year and everything we usually don't cover, but happened during the year. On top of that we have notable deaths that occurred this year all culminating to our look ahead to the following year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Mariah Carey history and ASCAP promotes new holiday classics. Next, Insomniac Games talks about the recent cyberattack and Bobby Kotick is out at ActivisionBlizzardKing. Later, Jo Koy gets the hosting job and Prime Video sets a date for ads. We wrap it all up with the director leaving Scream 7 and there's talk about Warner Bros. D...

Welcome to special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the important news stories of the past year and then we will choose a story of the year. On top of that we have our top 5 lists of films we saw this year all culminating to our film of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast. 

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Kesha leaving her label and Luke Combs does some good this holiday season. Next, we talk about the Insomniac hack and find out why Baulders Gate 3 will never come to Game Pass. Later, Mayim Bialik says good-bye to Jeopardy and a different One Piece anime is on its way for Netflix. We wrap it all up with Jonathan Major ousting and...

Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the important news stories of the past year and then we will choose a story of the year. On top of that we have our top 5 lists of TV shows we saw this year all culminating to our show of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Time's Person of the Year Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande inks new management deal. Next, we talk about The Game Awards and E3 is officially dead. Later, Ohtani signs a 10 year $700M deal and nobody wants to host the Golden Globes. We wrap it all up with A24 films coming to MAX and SAG-AFTRA officially ratifies a new contract. We a...

Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the important news stories of the past year and then we will choose a story of the year. On top of that we have our top 5 lists of video games we played this year all culminating to our game of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast. 

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Spotify laying off 1,500 people and Billie Eilish comes out during her Variety interview. Next, Unity is dissolving its $1.6B purchase of WETA Digital and the bits with Xbox news, gaming updates, and GTA VI trailer. Later, streamers look to bundle up with each other this holiday season and we wait for the SAG-AFTRA ratification vo...