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!

The Trio Simpatico Podcast

Episode 42 - Loki Wrap-Up

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!   

Episode 41 - Terrible Trailers

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!

Episode 40 - Catching Up

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!

Episode 39

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! 

Episode 38

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!

Episode 37

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! 

Episode 36

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! 

Episode 35

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!

Episode 34

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!   

Episode 32

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!  

Episode 31

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!)     

Episode 30

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! 

Episode 29

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!  

Episode 28

It's our last episode of 2020 and the last episode in our month-long discussion of the Mandalorian Season 2. On this episode your co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are joined by the Simpatico Productions Legal Counsel Brian Ashton to discuss all things Mandalorian! This is our wrap-up episode for Mando's second season!  We quickly discuss each episode, give our thoughts on the season as a whole, and put forth a few predictions about the future of Din Djarin and the Star Wars franchise.  

Episode 27

TRIO SIMPATICO is a series of rollicking, uncensored discussions on a wide variety of pop culture subjects. Co-hosts Dave and Josh sit down weekly with various guests to explore a plethora of topics. From Star Wars to board games and fashion to wrestling no subject is taboo. If there's someone who wants to talk about it, and we're into it too, there's an outlet for it here on TRIO SIMPATICO!