The Simpatico Podcast
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsTHE 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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Episodes
Episode 66 - The Last Voyage of the Demeter
August 30, 2023 12:55 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBThe podcast returns! On this episode David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are discussing the Last Voyage of the Demeter, recent horror movie and partial Dracula adaptation. This was a film the co-hosts have been looking forward to since the production was announced. Thankfully it didn't disappoint! If anything the movie met their expectations too well? Listen to the full episode to hear all of their review, opinions, and why they think YOU should see this movie as well! And, if you...
Episode 65 - Renfield & Dracula, again
April 24, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThey have been following the news about this movie since it was announced. They have discussed every casting and production update along the way. Now, at long last the Simpatico co-hosts have seen the comedy/horror movie Renfield and are eager to discuss it! But that's not all! David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman have taken this opportunity to return to the topic of Dracula, a subject which has haunted their thoughts since covering the novel previously (way back in episodes 21 & 22). B...
Episode 64 - Andor w/Dan Hensley
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIt's 2023 and the Simpatico Podcast returns! Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are back! They are starting the year off by discussing ANDOR - arguably the best Star Wars production of last year. Joining Josh and Dave for this episode is returning guest DAN HENSLEY, who was the catalyst for this episode - eager to share his praise for the quality of the Andor series.
Video Link - Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan Playthrough (Part 3)
October 27, 2022 16:56https://youtu.be/CeIuTb302T4 Joshua and David finish their eerie video game adventure upon the high seas! The co-hosts are playing the Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan and making bad decisions (probably) for all of the characters involved!
Video Link - Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan Playthrough (Part 2)
October 27, 2022 16:48https://youtu.be/y4Ih0dNJomA Joshua and David dig deeper into an eerie video game adventure upon the high seas! The co-hosts are playing the Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan and making bad decisions (probably) for all of the characters involved!
Video Link - Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan Playthrough (Part 1)
October 27, 2022 16:34https://youtu.be/dh9K1FWTs8g Joshua and David begin an eerie video game adventure upon the high seas! The co-hosts are playing the Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan and making bad decisions (probably) for all of the characters involved!
Video Link - We Review the first DLC for Evil Dead: the Game
October 27, 2022 16:25https://youtu.be/Yv4E7oxZ_n4 Above is a link to our latest YouTube video where we review the first rounds of DLC for Evil Dead: the Game!
Video Link - We Review Evil Dead: The Game
September 28, 2022 20:13https://youtu.be/8I78vKzJBww Above is a link to our latest YouTube video where we review Evil Dead: the Game! Now that we've had some quality time playing our most anticipated game of the year, we finally sit down to discuss Evil Dead: The Game! We give the full rundown of the entire game and what we like and don't like. Does it meet our expectations? Should you purchase the game if you're on the fence about it? The answer may surprise you! Or not. We think you should get it and pl...
Episode 63 - Pokemon News w/David Wester
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThe co-hosts are joined by returning guest DAVID WESTER to discuss the upcoming Pokemon games - Scarlet and Violet. Wester shares a breakdown of the latest confirmed news while Dave and Josh ask him his thoughts regarding this next evolution in the Pokemon franchise. To wrap things up, Wester reveals the many rumors and leaks which have come to light recently. But we'll have to wait until November to see which, if any, of those turn out to be true!
Source Link - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leaks/Rumors
August 31, 2022 10:30https://www.makio.it/pokemon/sv-dex/ As discussed on this week's episode. Above is a link provided by guest co-host David Wester, regarding the Scarlet and Violet rumors and leaks.
Article Link - IGN Official Pokémon ASMR Videos Are One of the Coziest Ways to Enjoy Pokémon
August 31, 2022 10:00https://sea.ign.com/pokemon-legends-arceus/183027/news/official-pokemon-asmr-videos-are-one-of-the-coziest-ways-to-enjoy-pokemon As discussed on this week's episode - Pokemon ASMR Above is a link to an article from March of this year originally appearing on IGN, by Rebekah Valentine
Episode 62 - Predator & Prey
August 08, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThe co-hosts have watched PREY - the newest addition to the Predator franchise, and realized that they've never discussed any of the Predator movies on the show! On this episode they are correcting that mistake! David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman share their thoughts on the Hulu premiere of Prey and discuss the entirety of the Predator films, including the Alien vs. Predator duology. Per usual, beware of SPOILERS - and watch the trees!
Episode 61 - Obi-Wan Kenobi
July 03, 2022 00:54 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB***SPOILERS*** On this episode of the podcast co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman discuss the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+. The co-hosts attempt to present a concise breakdown and review of the show, but as is the case whenever they cover a Star Wars related topic, Josh & Dave may find themselves going off on a tangent or two. Opinions will be shared, Star Wars canon will be scrutinized, and of course insignificant suggestions will inevitably be made. Listen in to s...
Episode 60 - Doctor Strange in the M.O.M.
May 11, 2022 22:32 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB**SPOILERS** In this spoiler-laden episode co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman discuss the most recent addition to the MCU - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. There is a lot to discuss in this film but Josh and Dave gleefully accept the undertaking! Is this movie too dependent upon a Marvel-savy audience? How did changes behind the scenes affect the outcome? What inspirations were drawn directly from the comics? These questions may not be answered, but guess you'll ...
Episode 59 - The Batman
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThe Simpatico Podcast returns! Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return from hiatus to discuss the debut of Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN on HBO Max! And in case you've missed it, there is now a Simpatico Podcast twitch account! Over there you can see Josh and Dave hosting various video game streams and discussions. This episode is edited from a recent live stream, during which Dave played Batman: Arkham Knight and Josh played Batman: Arkham City. To see the unedited video conver...
Article link - Collider 9 Scrubs Episodes That Nailed Working in a Hospital
February 16, 2022 15:00https://collider.com/scrubs-episodes-that-nailed-working-in-a-hospital/ Above is a link to the article discussed at the top of Episode 58, written by friend and former guest Danielle Bartlett
Episode 58 - But What Do We Know?
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWho wants to talk about some stuff? It just so happens that co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are eager to discuss a few things! On this episode expect to hear about Jurassic World Dominion, Peacemaker, the Oscar nominations, HBO's the Gilded Age, Snow Runner, Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings series, and more. Plus Josh and Dave finish off their on-going review of the Book of Boba Fett and offer their final letter grades for the series!
Episode 57 - Train of Thought Derailment
February 09, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBMuch to talk about this episode! Co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman convene with loads of recent pop culture news to discuss! The Rings of Power, Babylon 5 reboot update, tid bits from the MCU, MEGO toys, the Halo series, Renfield, and LED lightbulbs. Afterward Josh and Dave give their thoughts about Chapter 6 of the Book of Boba Fett and share their joys and frustrations with the most recent episode. PLUS the co-hosts verge on a quarrel while debating the virtues of CGI Luke S...
Article link - IGN Pokemon Legends: Arceus review by Rebekah Valentine
February 03, 2022 19:01https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-legends-arceus-review Above is the link to the article discussed in episode 56, a review of the recently released Pokemon Legends Arceus game! Check it out!
Episode 56 - Arceus and the Mandalorian
February 02, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHere 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...
Episode 55 - Joys & Frustrations w/Brian Ashton
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are joined by returning guest Brian Ashton, Simpatico Productions Legal Counsel. 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.
Episode 54 - The Eternals on Disney+
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn 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.
Episode 53 - The Book of Boba Fett (chapters 1 & 2)
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIt'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!
Episode 52 - Disney News and Marvel Talk
November 19, 2021 01:55 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn 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.
Episode 51 - Horror Effects
November 04, 2021 01:18 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBRefusing 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!
Bonus Episode: Dune Part 1 Review
November 04, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB**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 epi...
Episode 50 - Spooky Season 2021
October 20, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 49 MBSimpatico 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 hi...
Episode 49 - Korean Dramas
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBOn 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 sug...
Episode 48 - News Flash!
September 30, 2021 01:58 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOn 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 Str...
Episode 47 - Grim and Fighty
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAnother 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!
Episode 46 - Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBCo-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.
Episode 45 - Pop Quiz!
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBIt'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 p...
Episode 44 - A Fun, Extremely Violent Comedy
August 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBWho'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 . . ....
Episode 43 - The Quincey Morris Spin-off
August 11, 2021 22:43 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBDavid 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. ...
Episode 42 - Loki Wrap-Up
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 41 - Terrible Trailers
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBDavid 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 the...
Episode 40 - Catching Up
July 04, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBIt'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!
Episode 39 - E3 2021 with David Wester
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThe 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 TR...
Episode 38
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBOn 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!
Episode 38 - Falcon and the Winter Soldier Wrap-up
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBOn 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!
Episode 37 - Godzilla Versus Kong Trivia Showdown
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSimpatico 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 ne...
Episode 37
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSimpatico 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 ne...
Episode 36 - Godzilla Versus Kong Reactions
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBDavid 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 o...
Episode 36
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBDavid 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 o...
Episode 35
April 01, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThere'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!
Episode 35 - Godzilla Versus Kong Predictions
April 01, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThere'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!
Episode 34 - the Snyder Cut
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBThe 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 conversa...
Episode 34
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBThe 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 conversa...
Episode 32 - Cinnamon Life Cereal (cursed)
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe 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 surviv...
Episode 32
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe 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 surviv...