The Simpatico Podcast

Here is an episode of the Simpatico Podcast, and you can listen to it! David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman start things off with a connection between the Ukraine situation and H.P. Lovecraft.

But fear not, they quickly veer away from any substantial geopolitical discussion in favor of their typical pop culture chit chat! The Evil Dead video game, the upcoming Cuphead animated series, Indiana Jones toys, and of course chapter 5 of the Book of Boba Fett.

Capping this week's show is Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Josh and Dave discuss a review of the latest Pokemon game, written by IGN's Rebekah Valentine.

The trio discusses various pop culture news, including LEGO Star Wars, Moonknight, Amazon's leap into the Lord of the Rings, the Activision buyout, and chapter 4 of the Book of Boba Fett.

Lastly Brian discusses his recent family vacation to Disney World and airs some of his grievances with the indomitable mouse corporation.

On this episode of the show co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman kick things off with a bit of news, a smattering of chit chat, and a quick follow-up regarding last week's episode.

The main topic of the week however is Marvel's the Eternals.

Josh and Dave have finally gotten around to seeing this installment of the MCU canon and share their thoughts, theories, and Thanos-based knowledge regarding the film.

It's the first episode of 2022! Welcome back!

David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman ease back into things with a familiar topic - STAR WARS, specifically the first two chapters of the newest Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett! (SPOILERS ABOUND)

Beforehand the cohosts discuss what they've been up to during the hiatus. Spoiler Alert: It wasn't very exciting stuff!

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.

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!

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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!

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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!

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!

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!