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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 420: Maestro and Other Celebrity Killers

First we start with Nicki Minaj’s beef with Megan Thee Stallion, and it gets messy. Next, we discuss how Xbox can let go of 1,900 people after 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 to theaters in 2025, and a Lego movie about Pharrell Williams. We also have thoughts on Deal or No Deal: Island, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Death and other Details, Maestro, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 419: Oscar Noms After Palworld Day

First, 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 Netflix 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 Midnight, Green Day, and Palworld.

PodcastMedia BoatJanuary 26, 2024oscars, wwe, netflix, pitchfork, gq, palworld, queenpins, after midnight, green dayComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 414: Leave Chicken Rabbit Behind

First, 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 Baldur’s 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 Majors’ ousting and upcoming video game film adaptations. We also have thoughts on The Velveteen Rabbit, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Gran Turismo, and Leave the World Behind.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 397: End of Mario, Netflix DVDs, and Scooter Braun

First, we start with Lauryn Hill going on tour for a 25th anniversary, and there's an exodus of talent from Scooter Braun. Next, the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is stepping down from the role, and the Xbox 360 store is closing for good. Later, Netflix is giving out its stock of DVDs, and Mayim Bialik is stepping away from Jeopardy! during the strike. We wrap it all up with Bradley Cooper's nose, and an update on WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 31, 2023lauryn hill, scooter braun, mario, charles martinet, xbox 360, netflix, mayim bialik, jeopardy, bradley cooper, wga, sag-aftraComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 385: Drunk Mario Can’t Jump

First, we start with Celine Dion canceling her tour, and Ford Motor Company will keep installing AM radios in its cars. Next, PlayStation had a big showcase, and Gollum flopped on release. Later, newly rebranded Max gets in trouble with creators, and Netflix cracks down on password sharing. We wrap it all up with the lawsuit being thrown out against Romeo & Juliet, and two Marvel films get shut down due to the writers strike. We also have thoughts on The Til Dawn Edition, Zelda TOTK, A Small Light, Single Drunk Female, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, White Men Can't Jump, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 380: Mighty Morphin Mandalorian: Blind Drunk Coachella

First, we start with an update on Anitta signing with Universal's Republic Records, and Foo Fighters have announced their first album since the passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Next, Horizon: Forbidden West gets an update alongside the release of its DLC, and Niantic is teaming up with Capcom for a new mobile game based on Monster Hunter. Later, WGA members have voted to strike if a deal isn't reached by May 1, and Disney+ now has Spider-Man films. We wrap it all up with Netflix ending it's signature DVD mailing system, and Legendary Entertainments gets a huge influx of cash. We also have thoughts on Coachella, Love is Blind Live Reunion, The Mandalorian, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Single Drunk Female.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 369: Forspoken Grammy Noms

First, there’s finally a Beyonce world tour, and then we present our Grammy predictions. Next, EA has cancelled an upcoming game from Respawn, and Nick Offerman has beef with Banjo-Kazooie. Later, Netflix is walking back it's password sharing policy (for now), and Showtime will become one with Paramount+. We wrap it all up with Chapter 1 of the DCU, and director Antoine Fuqua has signed on to direct a Michael Jackson biopic. We also have thoughts on Forspoken, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and Celebrity Jeopardy!

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 367: The Last Heavy Ticket Ride On!

First, we start with a lawsuit involving a pooping unicorn, and then Miley Cyrus has another hit on her hands. Next, Microsoft lays off 10,000 people, and Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot issues a company-wide apology. Later, Reed Hastings steps down as CEO of Netflix, and Jeremy Clarkson parts ways with Amazon. We wrap it all up with Regal Cinemas closing 33 theaters, and Charlie Day selling his directorial debut Fool's Paradise. We also have thoughts on The Heavy Hours, Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!, The Traitors, The Last of Us, and Ticket to Paradise.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 363: Christmas Eve: The Way of Santa

First, Tory Lanez at last gets convicted in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, and Justin Bieber sells his catalog to Hipgnotic. Next, High on Life is doing great on Game Pass, and the FTC cracks down on Epic Games. Later, NFL Sunday Ticket is going to YouTube, and Netflix is going to crackdown on password sharing next year. We wrap it all up with another Harvey Weinstein conviction, and some Avatar behind the scenes news. We also have thoughts on National Treasure: Edge of History, The Santa Clauses, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Strange World.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 357: Ragnarok: The Selena Gomez Story

First, Alanis Morrissette drops out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and Christina Aguilera is getting a documentary from director Ting Poo. Next, we have Game Bits including Control 2 being confirmed to be in development, Nintendo establishing a joint venture with mobile company DeNA, and some sales numbers. Later, Chris Rock will test out a new live streaming technology for Netflix, and the Oscars choose Jimmy Kimmel as it's host. We wrap it all up with a Gears of War movie and animated show in the works and Snoop Dogg's life getting the theatrical treatment. We also have thoughts on God of War: Ragnarok, Love is Blind season 3, Hard Knocks, Triviaverse, Zootopia+, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Don't Worry Darling, and Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 353: She-Hulk Ends in a Foreign Language

First, Blink-182 reunites with Tom DeLonge, and Nicki Minaj protests the Grammys. Next, Blizzard provides launch numbers for Overwatch 2 and Volition provides the first major update for Saints Row. Later, Netflix with ads is coming in November, and Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice. We wrap it all up with a Marvel Shuffle, and a Naked Gun reboot with Akiva Schaffer and Liam Neeson. We also have thoughts on The 1975, She-Hulk, The Mole, a buried Kingdom Hearts TV pilot, and Halloween Ends.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 328: Every Coachella, Every USFL, All At Once

We start with music bits including A$AP Rocky being released on bail, Rapper Pooh Shiesty sentenced to 63 months in prison and Kid Cudi splits away from Kanye West. Next, more video game bits with the new PlayStation Plus launching June 13th, Halo's original composers settling unpaid royalties, and Microsoft exploring integrating ads into free to play games. Later, CNN+ gets the ax after 30 days and Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years. We wrap it all up with Bill Murray in trouble on set and AMC upgrading all its projectors. We also have thoughts on Pusha T, Coachella, USFL, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 323: Raised Winning XCX

We start with Dolly Parton bowing out of the Rock N Roll HOF and Arcade Fire announcing a new album. Next, Gran Turismo servers went offline and EA won't hold it's EA Play Live event in the summer. Later, Netflix wins big at the Annie Awards and some streaming bits. We wrap it all up with Amazon closing the MGM deal and SXSW festival winners. We also have thoughts on Hailey Whitters, Charli XCX, GAYLE, Winning Time, Human Resources, Nightmare Alley, CODA, and Licorice Pizza.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 313: Nick Chubb’s Jumbo Package

We start with new Coachella headliners and a postponement for the Grammys. Next, PlayStation announces their new VR headset, and Riot Games finally pays out to victims. Later, the Golden Globes struggle for relevancy, and COVID puts a pause on late night and daytime talk. We wrap it all up with Pixar's Turning Red turning to Disney+, and Wes Anderson adapting a Roald Dahl story collection for Netflix. We also have thoughts on Dawn FM by The Weeknd, Abbott Elementary, Kenan, and Next Level Chef.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 308: ArKenAway

We start with director Antoine Fuqua entering a new partnership with Netflix and the winners of The Gotham Awards. Next, MLB is on lockout and The Property Masters Guild has been formed. Later, Spotify celebrates end of the year wrap up lists and Adele finally gets that Vegas residency. We wrap it all up with Activision not being apart of The Game Awards and the end of the Take 2 trademark dispute. We also have thoughts on Come From Away, Get Back, Arcane, F is for Family, Saved by the Bell, Metroid Dread, and Kena.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 307: The Get Back 20th Century Shuffle Band

We start with Cinemark partnering with Netflix and HBO Max counting down the days of their streaming deal with 20th Century Films. Next, animation writers lobby for better pay, and Peter Jackson tells a long story about the Beatles. Later, the 2022 Grammy nominations are here, and Adele teaches Spotify how to properly listen to 30. We wrap it all up with a harassment lawsuit at PlayStation and Epic buying Rock Band studio Harmonix. We also have thoughts on Tick Tick Boom, Home Sweet Home Alone, Psych 3, Hawkeye, The Beatles Get Back, Hard Knocks, The Great British Baking Show, Silk Sonic, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, Pokemon Shining Pearl, Halo Infinite's multiplayer, and Call of Duty Vanguard.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 302: Dune Del Rey

Today we start with IATSE striking a tentative deal and Alec Baldwin was involved in a shooting accident while on set. Next, employees of Netflix staged a walkout and Power Rangers may be entering its final season. Later, Adele sets records for her new single and Swedish House Mafia joins the Coachella lineup. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Activision Blizzard firing 20 employees, GTA Trilogy remaster, and the PS5 ends Switch's 33-month reign as best-selling US console. We also have thoughts on Dune, Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Zac Brown Band, Lana Del Rey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate final DLC.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 298: Summer Wars - Macho Joe 22

We start with Netflix buying Roald Dahl adaptations and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is opening with a special exhibit. Next, we go through Emmy winners and the first month of SNL hosts has been revealed. Later, a Britney doc will come out next week on Netflix and don't expect an R.E.M. tour anytime soon as the band is content with retirement. We wrap it all up with music publishers playing nice with Twitch and we review the PlayStation Showcase. We also have thoughts on Cry Macho, Kate, The Circle S3, Impeachment, Summer Camp Island S4, Rick & Morty S5, Star Wars: Visions, Ordinary Joe, Lil Nas X, and Madden 22.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 296: A Swedish, Rainbow Horizon

Today It's News, News and more News! We're saving all our thoughts for next week's episode. Meanwhile, we start our movie news with a new Pokemon film on Netflix and a documentary on Reading Rainbow. Next, Hulu raises its cost by a dollar and Phoebe-Waller Bridge exits the Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. Later, Britney finally is free (maybe?) and ABBA makes a comeback. We wrap it all up speculation about the PlayStation Showcase and the pricing drama with Horizon: Forbidden West.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 149: Matt's Dinnertime

Today we have the name for Disney's upcoming streaming service and how Aardman is simply the best studio. Next, we have an international release of Hulu and Netflix's holiday plans. Later, we have beef between Lorde and Kanye West and thoughts on the new albums by Imagine Dragons and Muse. We wrap it all up with Nintendo settling the lawsuit on ROMs and Microsoft buying yet more studios to their collection.

PodcastMike NautaNovember 15, 2018disney, aardman, hulu, netflix, lorde, kanye west, imagine dragons, muse, nintendo, microsoftComment