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Media Boat Podcast

Weekly new episodes about the latest and greatest news in TV, Music, Video Games, and Film (not necessarily in that order). We have over 360 episodes to listen to with even more on the way.

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01:14:38

Ep. 437 - Butterfly Furiosa

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2024/05/29

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 it all up with the announcement of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and three actors have already

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01:21:47

Ep. 436 - H8 Me Hard and X-Menly

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2024/05/22

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 Disney stories featuring a movie about Club 33, Pixar laying off 175 employees, and Marvel signs Michael

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01:07:22

Ep. 435 - Little Brady Big Renewals

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2024/05/15

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 streaming bundle service. We wrap it all up with the newest incarnation of Beowulf, but this time from

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01:10:07

Ep. 434 - Radical Hades II Optimism

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2024/05/08

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 thoughts on Dua Lipa, Hades II, and Unfrosted. All this and more on this episode of the Media Boat

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01:26:31

Ep. 433 - TTPD Follow-Up Festival

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2024/05/01

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 of Riverdale fame. We wrap it all up with Quinten Tarantino dropping 'The Movie Critic' as his final

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Ep. 432 - The Tortured, Yet Embraced Office Participant

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2024/04/24

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 Tortured Poets Department. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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Ep. 431 - The Fallout from Dissing Cinemacon

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2024/04/17

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, where a Chris Farley biopic is announced and Chris Hemsworth becomes a G.I. Joe (or a Transformer?)

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01:02:07

Ep. 430 - Wish College Basketball Was Above Us

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2024/04/10

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 that Netflix used last year. We wrap it all up with Denis Velleneueve confirming to be working on Dune 3

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01:33:04

Ep. 429 - Cowboy Carter's Heaven Dream Band Problem

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2024/03/31

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 making sure the Pirates franchise stays alive with another reboot attempt in the works. We also have

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01:29:10

Ep. 428 - Tiger Born Spider Future Bets The Show

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2024/03/24

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 The Sims franchise. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Waxahachee, Adrienne Lenker, MLB The Show 24,

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01:44:37

Ep. 427 - Deeper Gate

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2024/03/17

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 Musgraves, Baulder's Gate 3, and Ricky Stanicky. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat

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01:41:02

Ep. 426 - Eternal Fantasy Dune Things

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2024/03/10

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 years. We wrap it all up with our picks on tonight's Academy Award winners. We also have thoughts on Ariana

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01:46:50

Ep. 425 - Shogun Iwaju's Heavenly Symphony

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2024/03/03

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 AMPTP and they are not coming alone to the table. We wrap it all up with Naruto coming to the big screen

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01:20:17

Ep. 424 - Webby, Set, Avatar

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2024/02/25

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 remakes on a switch later this year. We wrap it all up with Cox Communications getting a lawsuit overturned

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01:33:31

Ep. 423 - Welcome Tracker...Hawked Now

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2024/02/18

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 thoughts on Hawked, Tracker, This is Me… Now, and Welcome Home, Franklin. All this and more on this weeks

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01:45:24

Ep. 422 - Anatomy Elementary Past Foamstars Reloaded

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2024/02/14

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 Awards making a new category in Best Casting for the 2026 award show. We also have thoughts on Kacey

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01:46:39

Ep. 421 - Grammy Lives and the Speed Olympians

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2024/02/07

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 pipeline from Quinten Tarantino, Donald Glover, and Matthew Vaughn. We also have thoughts on The Grammys,

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01:37:04

Ep. 420 - Maestro and Other Celebrity Killers

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2024/01/31

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 include Supergirl casting, Dog Man coming in 2025, and a Lego movie about Pharrell Williams. We also

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01:51:01

Ep. 419 - Oscar Noms After Palworld Day

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2024/01/24

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 of Palworld and how nobody can stop talking about this game. We also have thoughts on Queenpins, After

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01:38:56

Ep. 418 - Coachella Interupts Emmy Wins

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2024/01/17

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 together for 28 Years Later. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Kali Uchis, 21 Savage,

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