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THE SIMPATICO PODCAST is a series of rollicking, uncensored discussions on a wide variety of pop culture subjects. Co-hosts Dave and Josh sit down weekly to explore a plethora of topics.
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Nov 19, 2021

On this episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman discuss the many announcements from the recent Disney Plus Day (11/12)

Afterwards Josh and Dave have finally seen Black Widow and Shang-Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings and they are eager to talk about both. 

Nov 4, 2021

Refusing to give up the ghost, co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman continue their ongoing horror themed episodes!

After a few pop culture news stories Josh and Dave embark on a casual discussion of their favorite special effects in horror films.  They talk about practical versus CGI, their favorite practical effects, their favorite CGI effects and list additional thrillers from the best of both worlds!

Nov 4, 2021

**SPOILERS**

The anticipation for Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation has been substantial and protracted - but at last it is here!

Since David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman have been talking about it so much during regular episodes of the show, the co-hosts decided to dedicate an entire bonus episode to discussing and reviewing the film itself!

So if you're tired of hearing them talk about it, feel free to skip this one!  But if you're ready to dig deeper into Dune, then this is the episode for you!

**SPOILERS**

Oct 20, 2021

Simpatico Podcast has been off for a few weeks so there's been a delay on our normal horror themed discussions that typically take place during the month of October.  But this episode will kick it off!

Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman kick things off with some various tidbits of news, including a slew of recent Disney production delays, more about Dune, first images of the Munsters reboot from Rob Zombie, and the Batman trailer.

Then David Tavolier shares some stories about his recent exploits in New York at the renowned New York Comic Con!

Finally Josh and Dave finish things off with a rambling discussion of horror movies and what they've been watching in order to get in the mood for Halloween! 

Oct 6, 2021

On this episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman welcome back returning guest Rosey Tumpak!  Rosey is back to discuss another of her pop culture passions - Korean Dramas!

Rosey gave Josh and Dave homework this episode - asking them to watch at least the first episodes of some of her favorite K-Dramas!  On the docket for this discussion are Welcome to Waikiki, Hotel Del Luna, Legend of the Blue Sea, and Goblin: The Lonely and Great God.

Plus as an added bonus David Tavolier suggested Squid Game, a brand new Korean production which has taken Netflix by storm!

Needless to say there's much to discuss, so listen in now! 

 

 

Sep 30, 2021

On this episode of the Simpatico Podcast co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman catch up on a wide variety of news stories which have dropped since their recent off week!

Josh and Dave discuss the recent Dr. Who announcement, follow-up on how the Disney company is unwilling to pay its creatives, Nintendo 64 games finding new life, Frankenstein selling big, the upcoming Mario bros. movie, and the announcement of a Babylon 5 reboot in the works by original series creator, J. Michael Straczynski!

All this and more!  So you'd better hit that play button now or you'll never get through it all!

Sep 15, 2021

Another week means another episode of the Simpatico Podcast!  David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are here to talk about all the pop culture news and share their opinions.

There is plenty to discuss this episode: The Matrix Resurrections - headlines from the early Dune reviews -  the trailer for the Hawkeye series on Disney+ - PLUS Playstation drops new game info - AND all kinds of new video game remakes are incoming!

All this and more are on the way when you listen in!

Sep 1, 2021

Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman have returned for another episode!

This week's pop culture news contains a few top stories from the recent CinemaCon 2021 as well as some tidbits from GamesCom 2021 which also took place last week.

The discussion is wrapped up with a chat about the trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home and this current iteration of the Spider-Man franchise within the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Aug 25, 2021

It's another episode of the Simpatico Podcast with co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman!

This episode covers quite a spectrum of pop culture topics! 

-Dave plays the VR Star Wars arcade game and reports his findings! 

-Possibly more news about the upcoming Dune adaptation! 

-A general discussion about Spider-Man in the MCU (prior to the recent release of the 'No Way Home' trailer, more on that later!)

-Will we have news about the long delayed LEGO Star Wars game? All signs point to YES!

-Dave informs Josh about the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy game!

And then the episode is closed out this week with a pop quiz on Sailor Moon!  Josh puts Dave's knowledge to the test and the results might surprise you! 

Aug 18, 2021

Who's ready for another episode of the Simpatico Podcast? 

If you said 'yes' then go ahead and hit that play button and enjoy! (Not trying to tell you how to do your job, but it's just a fact, that's just how this process goes.)

This week David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman share their thoughts on a few tid bits of news, including: news about Marvel's upcoming Moon Knight project, the original Transformers Movie returning to theaters, THE Suicide Squad, and Marvel's animated What If . . . . 

And the main topic of conversation is further news about the recently announced Renfield movie and the delicate balance required to make action, horror, and comedy work well on the big screen.

Aug 11, 2021

David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return to discuss the week's pop culture news and non-sense! And there is plenty to talk about this episode!

Is World War 1 underrepresented in media and popular culture? Is the beach evil? Will there be a novelization of the upcoming Dune film?

Plus - the co-hosts chat about Transformers War for Cybertron, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Pokemon Unite, Disney's Galactic Starcruiser Hotel, and Josh & Dave somehow find their way back to Dracula. 

And even though they claim that they will talk about the recently announced Renfield movie, the co-hosts have decided to save it for next week! So look forward to that!  

Jul 21, 2021

On this episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman have now seen the entirety of the Loki series on Disney+ and they are eager to share their thoughts.

But first, the news! Hasbro Pulse and HasLabs have another giant toy in the works. There are new snippets of footage for the upcoming Dune movie as well as a few new details. The co-hosts discuss the announcement of the Steamdeck from Valve. And talk about the unlimited potential of Star Wars: Visions.

Then it's a deep dive into Loki, the entire series! Josh and Dave briefly discuss each episode, their thoughts on the ending and the series as a whole, and what might be ahead in season 2!

Needless to say, SPOILERS abound for any who have not seen the show. Ye Have Be'en Warned!

Jul 14, 2021

David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are once more collaborating to bring you another episode of the Simpatico Podcast!

As usual the co-hosts start things off with a few tidbits of pop culture news and follow-ups regarding previous episodes.

Afterwards Josh shares a remarkable story of strangers being genuinely pleasant on the internet.

And lastly Dave and Josh discuss bad movie trailers - not simply trailers which weren't good - but trailers which completely misrepresented the films they were promoting.

All this and more, if you can believe it, so listen in!   

Jul 4, 2021

It's a July 4th special edition of the Simpatico Podcast!

On this episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman sit down to catch up on the pop culture news they missed while they were on hiatus! It's a mish mash of hot takes on old news! From television and movies to video games and dietary suggestions. It's all here!

So grill your burgers and blow your hands off with fireworks, all while listening to this holiday edition of the Simpatico Podcast!

Jun 23, 2021

The hiatus is over and the Simpatico Podcast returns!

On this episode David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are sharing their thoughts on E3 2021! The co-hosts are talking all things video games and which E3 announcements got them particularly excited!

PLUS there may be a special guest joining Josh and Dave in the episode, but will they show up? David Wester is scheduled to join in the discussion, but will he make it in time? Or will the episode remain guest-less, once again omitting the TRIO from the SIMPATICO!

You'll have to listen to find out!

Apr 28, 2021

On this episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman delve into the entirety of Marvel's the Falcon and the Winter Soldier.  They share their thoughts on the series, assigning letter grades for Disney+'s second MCU streaming endeavor.

Before that however Josh and Dave share some recent pop culture and entertainment news stories and Josh explains why his kid owns a portrait of a stranger's dead dog. 

Exciting stuff on this week's Simpatico Podcast! 

Apr 21, 2021

Simpatico Podcast is back!

This week David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman have a lot of news to catch up on! The co-hosts discuss the development of Indiana Jones 5, impending toy releases, the upcoming Lord of the Rings series on Netflix, some big news for Dead by Daylight, and so much more!

Then Josh and Dave finally have their Godzilla VS Kong trivia showdown!  How much does Josh know about Kong? Has Dave studied enough Godzilla?  You'll have to listen in to find out!

And come back next week to hear the continued discussion and conclusion of the Simpatico Podcast analysis of Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier!

Apr 7, 2021

David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return!

This episode the co-hosts start the show off with a few tidbits of news from the realm of pop culture and entertainment.

Then it's right into - SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS - as Josh and Dave chat about episode 3 of Falcon and the Winter Soldier!  They're asking the tough questions like: "Who are we supposed to be rooting for in this show?!"

After that they try to clean up the mess left behind from Godzilla Versus Kong and share their thoughts on the first blockbuster of 2021! 

Apr 1, 2021

There's much to discuss on this episode!

Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman start things off with their thoughts about episode 2 of Marvel's Falcon & the Winter Soldier!

Then they share a few up-and-coming bits of pop culture news.

And finally Josh and Dave speculate, postulate, and emulate the freshly released GODZILLA VERSUS KONG - discussing what they expect to see before sitting down to view the brawl of the century for themselves! 

Mar 24, 2021

The Dynamic Duo of Dipshittery have arrived!

Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are here for another exciting installment of the Simpatico Podcast!

This week the co-hosts discuss news about the upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel, the latest DLC for the Marvel Avengers game, and the various non-canon Star Wars series and movies that are coming to Disney+!

Plus there is a brief summary of the premier episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier!

But the main topic of conversation is the Snyder Cut of DC's Justice League!  Everyone is talking about it, but is it worth the 4 hour run time?  Listen in to hear it all!

Mar 11, 2021

The Simpatico Podcast is a day late - but NOT a dollar short! (because we're free, as always!)

On this episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return with a few follow-ups from some of our recent episodes.  Not least of which is the ongoing controversy regarding Cinnamon Life Cereal and their problematic bags. 

Then it's onto the news! This week the co-hosts are discussing the upcoming animated Invincible series on Amazon Prime, the newest update for cooperative horror survival game Dead By Daylight, and the upcoming Netflix series The Talisman.

Plus we take a trip to David's Recommendation Corner!

And this week's show wraps up with our final thoughts regarding the last three episodes of WandaVision!   

Mar 3, 2021

Is that a monster in your pocket or are you just here to challenge the gym leader for your next league badge?

Simpatico Podcast returns with a new episode all about POKEMON!

Nintendo & Game Freak have revealed a ton of Pokemon info during their recent Pokemon Direct presentation and co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are here to discuss it all!

Plus the co-hosts are sending out returning guest David Wester to provide his super effective perspective on this wealth of PokeNews!

And whenever David Wester stops by we can't let him leave without at least touching on the topic of Transformers, another pop culture subject for which he is renowned!

So sit back, relax, toss some rice balls to your Totodile, and enjoy this PokePacked episode of the Simpatico Podcast!  

Feb 17, 2021

On this episode the podcast has a guest, that means it's a Trio Simpatico!

This week, David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are joined by co-host of the Please Be Prompt podcast - Ryan Rimmele!

Ryan, Josh, and Dave sit down to discuss a wide range of pop culture topics!  First and foremost is the ongoing discussion of WandaVision (spoilers)!  Which is followed up with some news stories which include: the upcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith Amazon series, the lost Christopher Lee movie collection, India's first Toy Fair, and the Simpatico Podcast virtual Toy Fair.

Plus the gang discusses streaming versus physical release of media and what that means for the future influence of streaming services on art. (AKA Josh reveals he's just a confused old man!)   

 

Feb 10, 2021

You know the episode is going to be good when Josh starts the show off by complaining about cereal!

This week David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman bring you a discussion that covers quite a variety! Snacks! A new Paul Roland album! Marvel news, rumors, & speculation - PLUS Josh and Dave kick off their campaign to petition Disney to title their upcoming Blade movie BLADE: BLOODY AND SCARY!

Also the co-hosts follow up on last week's discussion regarding WandaVision and broaden the topic to include episodes 4 and 5 which have since aired! 

Feb 3, 2021

They're back!

David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return from their holiday hiatus and are ready to launch the Simpatico Podcast into 2021!

During this episode the co-hosts catch up and discuss what they've been doing throughout the shows hiatus.  There are a variety of subjects covered this week from television and video games to 80's cartoons.

But the main topic both hosts are eager to discuss is Marvel's WandaVision on Disney+!

It's just a casual conversation this episode so listen in - and don't forget to check out this week's sponsor: Captain Bellscum's Pigeon Meats!  

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