Episodes

  • Ep. 526 - Wuthering Olympic Dreams
    Feb 21 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a surprise U2 release, their first in almost a decade. Next, head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, announces retirement, while PlayStation closes Bluepoint Games. Later, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has eyes for Stephen Colbert this week. We wrap it all up with WGA Staff Union calling for a work stoppage, just weeks before the WGA is set to begin negotiations before their contract expires in May. We also have thoughts on Charli XCX, Winter Olympics, and Train Dreams. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep. 525 - MLB In the GoldZone
    Feb 13 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with trouble at the Wasserman Agency as their CEO was caught in the Epstein files, leading to talent departing. Next, PlayStation had their State of Play and we look at new God of War and a sequel to Kena. Later, we show you how to watch the upcoming MLB season through MLB.tv. We wrap it all up with the winners of the DGA and look ahead at the upcoming schedule. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    4 hrs and 14 mins
  • Ep. 524 - Ratboy Muppets at the Olympics
    Feb 7 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Grammy winners and bonkers performances. Next, we have video game bits about Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Pokémon. Later, SAG-AFTRA prepares for the negotiation table, armed to fight against AI and for streaming residuals. We wrap it all up with the announcement of the next Disney CEO. We also have thoughts on Ratboys, The Muppet Show, and Milan Cortina Olympic opening ceremony. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Ep. 523 - Hamnet Makes You Wonder, Man
    Jan 31 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bruce Springsteen releasing new music intended to ICE out the competition, and we give our predictions on the upcoming Grammy's. Next, Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio had to dispel the censorship narrative over its Nintendo Switch versions. Later, the story continues with Dragon Ball 40 announcements on 2 new anime shows and 2 upcoming video game projects. We wrap it all up with the 25 entries into this years National Film Registry, including Inception, Clueless, and The Incredibles. We also have thoughts on Grammy predictions, Borderlands 4, Shrinking, Bridgerton, Wonder Man, and Hamnet. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Ep. 522 - Bugonia Endfield's Fire of the Seven Dials
    Jan 23 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Oscar nominations and the 10 films vying for Best Picture. Next, we take a look at the reduction of shows over the past 3 years. Later, its gaming bits with Xbox, Ubisoft, and Square Enix. We wrap it all up with this years inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. We also have thoughts on Avatar Fire & Ash, Bugonia, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Arknights: Endfield. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Ep. 521 - Culinary Copenhagen Vacation
    Jan 17 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with 2026 album announcements from Harry Styles, J. Cole, and Mitski. Next, Meta is shuttering several of its VR game studios. Later, we have the winners from this years Golden Globe award show. We wrap it all up with the new head of the Star Wars franchise as Kathleen Kennedy will be stepping down and Dave Filoni will be stepping up. We also have thoughts on Lego Horizon, Culinary Class Wars, The Copenhagen Test, and People We Meet on Vacation. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep. 520 - Season XI Awesome Pitt Supreme
    Jan 10 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Bruno Mars kicking off the new year with an album announcement. Next, CEO of Larian had some choice wording when discussing AI usage in game development. Later, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to dissolve the non profit following millions in budget cuts spurred by the Trump administration. We wrap it all up with the latest news in the WBD acquisition saga. We also have thoughts on Awesome Games Done Quick, The Pitt, The Traitors, Marty Supreme, and Ne Zha 1 & 2. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 2025 End of the Year Special
    Dec 31 2025

    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.

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    34 mins