Media Boat Podcast Ep. 432: The Tortured, Yet Embraced Office Participant

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 431: The Fallout from Dissing Cinemacon

First, 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?). We also have thoughts on Fallout and X-Men '97.

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Weeklist Special: Taylor's Weirdest Songs

We’re less than a week from the release of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, the all-caps eleventh Taylor Swift album. We still don’t know what it will sound like, but it’s fun to imagine Taylor leaning into the weirder side of her personality. I love when Taylor gets weird; it’s one of the reasons why Midnights worked so well for me. But folks, Ms. Swift has always been weird. Here’s a playlist that I’ve curated of what I think are her weirdest moments. (Apologies if the Apple link has the songs out of order. I’m not sure why it did that!)

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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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