The Simpatico Podcast

Much to discuss on this episode of the show!  David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman bring along several bits of info they'd like to share, including: The future of the James Bond franchise, Transformers: War for Cybertron Siege, the update announcement for Left 4 Dead 2 - after an 8 year hiatus, and the return of cult classic board game HeroQuest! Also the main topic of discussion this week is anothe...

Oh, hey there listener!  Look who it is!  It's your old pals David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman here to co-host another episode of the Simpatico Podcast! On this episode Dave and Josh discuss Bill & Ted: Face the Music, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Nintendo's announced Mario anniversary collection and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Plus the main topic - Dune!  The trailer is finally out in...

This week co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman convene to share various pop culture and entertainment news stories including: the theatrical releases of Bill & Ted Face the Music, and the New Mutants.  They discuss the forthcoming animated spin-off of the X-Files, along with game trailers for the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Star Wars Squadrons.  Plus a few more details about Den...

Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return from a brief hiatus during which they worked on other Simpatico Production projects! This episode begins with the co-hosts explaining what entertainment pursuits they've undertaken during the break. Then Josh and Dave share a few entertainment news stories, including: a possible release date for the Dune trailer.  They chat about the slew of infor...

This episode begins with some follow-ups from Episode 11 - we have more news regarding the disappearance of Skeeter from the Muppet Babies remake AND we have a correction proving Josh doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. After that co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman delve into a variety of other topics, including: film franchises transitioning to television, upcoming video games...

Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman cast some serious pod this episode! To start Dave and Josh discuss which movie sets they would most like to have been a part of in order to witness the behind-the-scenes of the productions. That is followed with some pop culture news stories, including: an upcoming anniversary special edition blu-ray of Midsommer, terrible Star Wars rumors, and a new add...

David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are here to co-host this episode just for YOU! After narrowly avoiding an audio disaster and podcasting faux pas this show ends up being packed to the gills!  The topics covered include: Family movie recommendations, the resurgence of drive-in theaters, Michael Keaton's return to the role of Batman and alternate timelines in comic book movies, it is revealed that...

6/17/2020 On this episode there is A LOT of talk about video games! David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman co-host this gaming discussion on the heels of the PS5 announcement. Along with Sony's new system and its various launch titles, other topics include: Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Pokemon: Isle of Armour, Star Wars: Squadrons, Transformers Battlegrounds, Resident Evil: Vi...

6/10/2020 Last week's episode was put on hold as a small show of solidarity for the nationwide protests against inequality and police brutality in our country.   We now have that episode for you this week. Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman cover quite a few topics during this episode: HBO Max, the future of cinema, and the continual shifts in how we consume entertainment.  Plus some disc...

5/27/2020 David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are here for another episode of pop culture news and discussion! This week begins with the third and final section of the co-host personality quiz!  But what does it all mean??  YOU decide! The assortment of miscellany discussed this episode includes, but is not limited to: J. Michael Straczynski's recent Hugo Nomination for his autobiography Becoming S...

5/20/2020 This week David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return with a jam packed episode!  Starting things off is part 2 of their co-host personality quiz!  Get to know the maniacs you're listening to! Topics discussed this episode include Mad Max and the upcoming Furiosa prequel.  Seth Rogen's An American Pickle.  The eventual Avatar sequels and their recent set photos.  The saber tooth anchovy wh...

5/13/20 Guess who is back to discuss another week of pop culture and entertainment?  It's David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman! This week the co-hosts are taking part 1 of an ersatz personality test which is left to the listeners to interpret!  They ask the question "Who is Rothgar Deng?"  Briefly touch on the best bounty hunter in Star Wars.  Discuss the insanely entertaining (or insane and enterta...

The Simpatico Podcast dishes out a BONUS episode this week! During a recent recording session David and Joshua (mainly Joshua, as usual) just couldn't shut up about Star Wars! The recording had to be trimmed down drastically BUT we swept up the cutting room floor to bring you this additional conversation! Listen to hear the co-hosts discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2, the game's recent update, and th...

5/6/2020 David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return with another update of their weekly entertainment endeavors. Listen this week to hear about Dave and Josh's musical knowledge (or lack thereof).  Also is Snowpiercer a sequel to Willy Wonka?  More video game discussions - Pokemon Sword/Shield, Animal Crossing, and Dead by Daylight - PLUS new late night talk show filmed within Animal Crossing: ANIM...

4/29/2020 Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return to discuss their weekly entertainment endeavors. The topics coming at you this week include but are not limited to: authenticity of pop culture opinions, David Lynch and his lack of interest in the upcoming Dune film, What We Do In the Shadows, Toast of London, Insecure season 4, Star Wars: the Clone Wars, and a plea for Disney+ to strea...

4/22/2020 Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return to discuss their weekly entertainment endeavors. This week the topics range from Film Criticism VS. Fandom Expectations, the recent set photos revealed from the upcoming Dune film, Trolls World Tour, Sam Raimi confirmed to direct Doctor Strange sequel, and the unexpected disappearance of Murder She Wrote.  

A New Beginning!  Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman kick off a reformatted version of the podcast formally known as Trio Simpatico. Trio no more - The Simpatico Podcast will be a weekly pop culture journal.  The hosts will discuss their latest endeavors in entertainment and make suggestions for their listeners.      

***  SPOILERS  *** Trio Simpatico returns for further discussion of STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER In this episode DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN return to further dissect the latest installment of the Star Wars saga and cover more of the intricacies not discussed in the recent reactions episode. The co-hosts are joined by, Star Wars enthusiast and aspiring Sith Lord, GABE IRWIN!  Aside from...

**SPOILER WARNING** TRIO SIMPATICO returns at long last to discuss the newest (and current final installment) of the Skywalker Saga. That's right DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are back to share their initial reactions to STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Once again the Star Wars fandom has been divided by the release of a new Star Wars movie into the franchise.  Even our co-hosts are divided o...

Halloween is right around the corner and your TRIO SIMPATICO co-hosts DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are ready to discuss it !  And we don't mean the holiday! That's right, this episode is all about IT: CHAPTER 2! TRIO SIMPATICO is kicking off its annual horror theme by chatting about the climactic finale of this popular Stephen King film adaptation! Once again the trio is reduced to a duo as...

David and Joshua are back for another episode of TRIO SIMPATICO! The trio is down by 1/3 however because there is no guest this episode. Lately the co-hosts have been keeping themselves busy with their real-world pursuits and decided to take some time to catch up! And as it just so happens JOSHUA WITSAMAN recently ventured to WALT DISNEY WORLD in Orlando, Florida and visited the newly opened STAR...

The year is 2261, the name of the place is Babylon 5! The Aboods have returned!  JEFF & NICK ABOOD are back to discuss another season of the science fiction television epic, BABYLON 5! This time your co-hosts DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are discussing season 4, the penultimate chapter of this 90's classic!  There is a lot that happens during this season of B5 and every episode seems jam pac...

The year is 2260, the name of the place is Babylon 5! For this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO, the trio is a quartet!  Joining your co-hosts for this BABYLON 5 conversation are returning guests JEFF & NICK ABOOD! Continuing the theme of BABYLON 5 the podcast has reached season three of the sci-fi epic, which many consider to be the best of the series.   In this season of the show A LOT of exciting and...

The year is 2259, the name of the place is Babylon 5! Co-hosts DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are back to discuss the second season of BABYLON 5!  Also returning this episode is TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to continue his conversation about this sci-fi epic! The second season of the show picks up where the first season left off, yet some major changes have already taken place and...

The year is 2258, the name of the episode is Babylon 5: Season One! TRIO SIMPATICO returns with the next installment of our BABYLON 5 theme! DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are once again joined by TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to discuss the inaugural season of BABYLON 5! As with most television shows during their first season, BABYLON 5 has its share of growing pains to work throu...