First, we start with Drake dropping out of Lollapalooza Brazil, and the announced Power Trip Festival in October. Next, E3 is officially canceled this year, and some new features in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom were revealed this week. Later, Scott Pilgrim vs The World is getting an anime series, and the creator of The Bachelor is leaving the series - but not for what you may think. We wrap it all up with Jonathan Majors’s arrest this past weekend, and Questlove directing a Disney film. We also have thoughts on boygenius, Chef Life, MLB The Show 23, Secrets of Sulfur Springs, The Bad Batch, Doogie Kahmelaloha, Up Here, The Big Door Prize, and A Knock at the Cabin.
Read MoreIt’s all come down to this: We’ve chosen sixteen of Taylor Swift’s best songs off of her ten albums, and now they’re all in a bracket. Listen as we pit them against each other in emotional, musical combat, all to determine the Taylor Swift song to rule all Taylor Swift songs! Will your favorite make it to the finals? Listen to find out!
Read MoreFirst, we start with The American Music Awards taking a 1 year sabbatical, and then take a look at the "Creator Equity Fund" from Spotify. Next, Counter-Strike 2 was officially announced for this summer, and we have the winners from the 23rd annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Later, Apple is going to make you pay to watch Friday Night Baseball, and TV show Smash is getting a stage musical adaptation. We wrap it all up with the announcements of Good Burger 2, and SNL alum Kyle Mooney's directorial debut for A24. We also have thoughts on Lana Del Rey, Fall Out Boy, Tchia, Dance 100, Love is Blind S4 and My Kind of Country.
Read MoreIt's March, and it’s time for brackets! This year we are pitting the different eras of Taylor Swift against each other to find the best song Tay has ever created. This episode is dedicated to the recent songs from her Modern era: The pandemic poetry of Folklore, its surprise follow up Evermore, and the her latest album, Midnights. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a walk down memory lane as we deep dive into what might be Taylor’s creative peak.
Read MoreThe Last of Us is a series filled with emotional highs that will keep you on the edge of your seat in a world ravaged by an ever-spreading infection.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Taylor Swift kicking off her Eras tour, and the it’s The Cure vs. Ticketmaster. Next, Diablo IV's beta went live this week, and Starfield has been given a Restricted rating in Australia. Later, Diamond Sports Group officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and we have some Bits including updates on BBC strike, the SNL post-production strike, and a YouTube TV price hike. We wrap it all up with the Academy Award winners, and the WGA gets ready for a strike. We also have have thoughts on 100 Gecs, Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, Outlast, The Good Lawyer and Ted Lasso.
Read MoreIt's March, and it’s time for brackets! This year we are pitting the different eras of Taylor Swift against each other to find the best song Tay has ever created. This episode is dedicated to all the bangers from her Pop era: all the hits from 1989, the questionable choices made on Reputation and her return to form on Lover. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we discuss Taylor’s most controversial era.
Read MoreIf you like Knives Out and Glass Onion, then I have some good news for you. Rian Johnson has a new murder-mystery show starring Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) as Charlie Cale, a woman who can tell when people are lying. With a power like that, you would think our main character would be a detective or secret agent, but instead Natasha is a woman-on-the-run with no place to call home.
Read MoreFirst, we start with a GloRilla concert tragedy, and then Anitta's contract battle with Warner Records. Next, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gets delayed to later this year, and Mario Kart 8 adds five new character selection slots. Later, SNL editors prepare to strike on April 1st, and Television City is getting a $1.25B make-over. We wrap it all up with A24 films for the summer, and our official predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on Miley Cyrus, Poker Face, History of the World Part 2, Tar, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinnochio, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Read MoreIt's March, and it’s time for brackets! This year we are pitting the different eras of Taylor Swift against each other to find the best song Tay has ever created. This episode is dedicated to the transitional songs from what we call her “Experimental” era: Self-written, rock-inspired Speak Now and her wildly successful album Red. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a walk down memory lane as we deep dive into some of the some of the best of the Taylor Swift catalog.
Read MoreGet your ballots ready— we’re less than one week to the 95th Academy Awards! Who will take home the gold? Honestly, we have no idea. But that has never stopped us from taking a wild swing at it. Some years we’re incredibly accurate, while some years we completely miss the mark (looking at you, 2022!). Below is our list of predictions. Media Boat Podcast is not responsible for any bets lost from using our picks!
Read MoreFirst, we start with Travis Scott allegedly assaulting a man in New York, and Kiss have announced their final tour dates. Next, Pokemon announced DLC for Scarlet/Violet, and Square-Enix has announced plans to replace current president Yosuke Matsuda. Later, The BBC have voted to strike in the coming weeks and we have Bits featuring Poker Face, Zachary Quinto, and Chris Rock. We wrap it all up with the SAG and Annie Award winners the past weekend. We also have thoughts on Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe, The Mandalorian, The Weeknd Live at Sofi, Perfect Match, Cheat, and M3GAN.
Read MoreIt's March, and it’s time for brackets! This year we are pitting the different eras of Taylor Swift against each other to find the best song Taylor Swift has ever created. This episode is dedicated to the OG songs from her Country era: her self titled debut album Taylor Swift and her breakout album Fearless. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a walk down memory lane as we deep dive into classic Taylor Swift songs.
Read MoreFirst, we start with the Latin Grammys making plans to host the concert in Sevilla, Spain, and the Rolling Stones and (some of) The Beatles are teaming up for a new album. Next, PlayStation has its State of Play this week, and Shinji Mikami is leaving Tango Gameworks. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Paramount Global over the rights to South Park episodes, and director's commentary on Glass Onion can be heard in podcast form. We wrap it all up with David Zaslav announcing a new Lord of the Rings project is in the works, and we wrap up the winners of the BAFTAs. We also have thoughts on Gorillas, Atomic Heart, Full Swing, and Not Dead Yet.
Read MoreIn its final season, Aggretsuko’s heavy metal screaming red panda turns its ire towards Japan’s aging political system.
Read MoreFirst we talk all about Rihanna's Super Bowl surprise, and a sad story involving former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler. Next, we serve up some Game Bits, featuring a Firaxis shakeup, a new Disney Dreamlight Valley update, and EA making a deal with the Premier League. Later, HBO is going to be on TNT, and Tubi now has an evaluation of $2B. We wrap it all up with I Am Legend sequel in the works and Tom Holland steps into the shoes of Fred Astaire. We also have thoughts on Caroline Polachek, Perfect Match, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Read MoreFirst, we have all the announcements of this weeks Nintendo Direct, and a bonus story about Nintendo giving all workers a 10% increase in pay. Next, we discuss the Grammy winners and Rihanna's upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show. Later, CBS is canceling The Late Late Show and Mike Schur is developing another comedy with Ted Danson. We wrap it all up with Sightline at AMC for premium seating and Disney announces sequels to Toy Story, Frozen, and Zootopia. We also have thoughts on Dead Space, Goldeneye 007, GB & GBA Nintendo Online, Metroid Prime Remastered, Linkin Park, and Paramore.
Read MoreThis is Why, Paramore’s newest transformation, doesn’t quite redefine their sound in the same way as their last two albums, but it does offer a consolidation of sorts. The album explores adult anxiety with post-punk heft.
Read MoreWatch Matt sever, stomp, and get jump scared a lot in EA Motive’s remake of Dead Space! Will he survive the zombie ship in one piece? Is everything 2008 really coming back? All the answers to these questions and more in this stream!
Read MoreFirst, 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!
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