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The News That Doesn’t Suck: November 2018

On this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO we've got another segment of our NEWS THAT DOESN'T SUCK with very special guest TYLER BUCKS from the Chatter Squadron podcast!

Unfortunately the news recently has been dominated by a lot of headlines that truly suck.  Among other things the back-to-back deaths of comic book legend Stan Lee and 2001: A Space Odyssey alum Douglas Rain, which have really struck low a large portion of geekdom worldwide.

So, in lieu of other episode ideas that were in the works, co-hosts Joshua and David decided it would be a good time to share some happier headlines with the TRIO SIMPATICO listeners!  Thankfully guest Tyler Bucks agreed and added some genuine positivity to the show!

This one is packed to the gills folks!  We're discussing Star Wars, She-Ra, Comics, Detective Pikachu, Stranger Things, books, we have a new sponsor for the show and MORE!  Click HERE to listen now!

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The Buckland Museum

It's a TRIO SIMPATICO field trip!

For this episode David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are joined by returning guest DAVID WESTER as the trio travels to the BUCKLAND GALLERY OF WITCHCRAFT AND MAGICK (AKA the Buckland Museum).

This hidden gem of Cleveland Ohio is a small but intriguing collection of some of the mystic and ceremonial possessions of Raymond Buckland.  A student of Gerald Gardner, Buckland eventually came to the United States and formed one of the first Wiccan covens in the country.  The collection on display at the gallery includes items which belonged to Buckland as well as several other occultists such as Aleister Crowley and Gerald Gardner himself.

We're discussing the occult, witchcraft, museums, and the mystical in pop-culture.  Plus, as you should expect from this show by now, we go off the rails at a few points and delve into more than a few tangents. And, stick around to the end to hear your co-hosts break into an impromptu duet!

All this and more on this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO!

Listen HERE!

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Zombies

In this episode David and Joshua are joined by self-proclaimed zombie expert DAN HENSLEY to discuss all things ZOMBIES.  Including our favorite zombie movies, comics, games, books, and more!

The trio also discuss our favorite types of zombies.

Are you someone who prefers your undead to be slow and menacing or fast and terrifying?  Are you a fan of the virus related zombification or would you prefer your brain-hungry ghouls to be of a more mystical origin?

We share our thoughts on these subjects and provide some sensible tips to help ensure you survive the inevitable undead uprising!

This episode kicks off our 2018 season of HORROR that will feature a lineup of shows featuring a variety of spooky and frightening topics!

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2001: A Space Odyssey

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's cinematic masterpiece 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

On this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO David and Joshua are joined by returning guest DANIELLE RANDLES to discuss our recent viewing of this catalyst of science fiction film making.

During a limited re-release of the movie in select IMAX theaters we gathered a TRIO SIMPATICO contingent to take in the cosmic splendor of this Kubrick classic on the big screen!  During this episode we share our thoughts about seeing the movie in IMAX for the first time and how that experience differs from previous viewings.

But we don't simply end our discussion there!  We also take this opportunity to talk about the little-known cinematic follow up to 2001, 1984's 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT directed by Peter Hyams.  We discuss the tremendous burden of this sequel, the impossibility of matching its predecessor, and the genuinely great things about this completely different but worthy film.

Plus we touch upon the companion novels by Arthur C. Clarke, how to make the name Keir Dullea sexy, and so much MORE!  Listen now!

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What We Did This Summer

Summer is nearly over, there are only a handful of days left until the start of Autumn, and the TRIO SIMPATICO summer hiatus is officially at an end!

We're back!

After a lengthy break from the podcast we have much to report about WHAT WE DID THIS SUMMER!

Like a back-to-school essay but with more swearing and in podcast form, David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return to catch you up on what they've been doing and they recommend some movies, books, video games, and even other podcasts which they've been enjoying!

PLUS on this special episode our TRIO has been doubled into a SEXTET (heh heh, sex)!

Recording the episode after a rousing game of the STAR WARS RPG the co-hosts are joined by the members of their roleplaying group DAN HENSLEY, DAVE LANGSTAFF, BLAIR SCOTT, and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON!  All of whom share their exciting adventures from the summer as well!

This episode is packed to the brim!  Enjoy!

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Solo: Dissection

This is it!  Our Solo: A Star Wars Story coup de grâce!

SPOILERS abound beyond this point as Joshua and David welcome guests TIM MCFARLAND and BRIAN ASHTON as the quartet undertakes a SOLO: DISSECTION episode!

Finally sitting down to tear into Solo: A Star Wars Story your co-hosts and their guests crack open the brand new Official Guide to the movie written by Lucasfilm story group head honcho Pablo Hidalgo!

Using the official guide as a map the group covers nearly every aspect of the film giving our opinions and commentary on what we liked, what we didn't like, and what we hope to see in future STAR WARS ANTHOLOGY films!

PLUS if this conversation leaves you wanting more, fear not!  As you'd expect by now with these episodes, we ran long and had to cut some sections for time, however we are putting those cut segments together for a future bonus episode!

So look for that coming up on TRIO SIMPATICO!

http://simpaticopodcast.libsyn.com/solo-dissection

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Вавилон 5: Лита и Кош Babylon 5: Lyta and Kosh

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Solo: A Denny’s Bonus Episode

SPOILERS for Solo: A Star Wars Story

As a prelude to our upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story Dissection episode we present this BONUS episode!  Recorded on location at DENNY'S as Joshua and David partake of the current SOLO themed meals and promotions!

With Peter Cetera serenading them and their fellow patrons, your co-hosts have a fast and loose conversation as they consume their STAR WARS inspired grub!

Listen in to get a quick behind the scenes peek at the lives of Dave and Josh as they prepare for an episode of the podcast, it's like you're sitting at the table with them at America's Diner, Denny's!

And stay tuned later this week for our full SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Dissection episode!

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British Panel Shows

What exactly is a BRITISH PANEL SHOW?

Is it a game show? A quiz show? A celebrity roast? A chat show? Or something else completely?  Does it still count as a Panel Show if it is filmed in a realm outside of reality and beyond the laws of physics?

Well if you're not sure of the answer to any of these questions then boy do we have a podcast for you!

On this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO, JOSHUA and DAVID are joined by returning guests and BRITISH PANEL SHOW aficionados DANA GALBRAITH and RYAN RIMMELE!  Ryan and Dana sit down to explain just what a BRITISH PANEL SHOW is and tell us about a few of their favorites!

We also discuss a bit about British television as a whole, we air an ad for an all new Simpatico Productions podcast, and we share a rare clip from the classic BRITISH PANEL SHOW - MY SINCEREST APOLOGIES!

All this and more on this installment of TRIO SIMPATICO!

http://simpaticopodcast.libsyn.com/british-panel-shows

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“But it was also a Jedi who saved her! By reaching back in fucking time.”

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These are a few of the actual slides from the Yogi Bear Viewmaster reels. 

There are more of these but it’s pretty hard to find them in their entirety on the internet, seeing as how you have to photograph them through a Viewmaster.

These are great though. There’s a surprising amount of detail and craftsmanship that goes into making the puppets and the sets for these picture reels. Very high quality stuff.

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A guide to Troubled Andromeda Characters

Ryder

Liam

Cora

PeeBee

Jaal

Vetra

Drack

Sloan

Reyes

Archon

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Dancing in Film:

Ex Machina (2015) dir. Alex Garland

Choreography by Arthur Pita

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Uh, Minnie, I have something to tell you…

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youd be scared too if a 6 inch tall naked human sprinted across your floor

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Hamilton

HAMILTON!

The Broadway musical sensation conceived and created by Lin Manuel Miranda which has grabbed the world by the powdered wig and shown it the new face of musical theater!

After the production's domination of New York, HAMILTON now has several touring companies traveling the world and with one such company soon to set up in Northeast Ohio there is no better time for TRIO SIMPATICO to discuss the musical and the creator behind it.

This week DAVID and JOSHUA are joined by returning guests DANA GALBRAITH and RYAN RIMMELE, self proclaimed HAMILTON enthusiasts, who make the trio a QUARTET in order to proselytize our listeners!

PLUS as it turns out one member of the panel HASN'T actually listened to HAMILTON!  Who could it be??  Why haven't they listened to it yet??  Do they know it's 2018??  If you want to know who it is, you'll have to listen to this all new episode of TRIO SIMPATICO!

http://simpaticopodcast.libsyn.com/hamilton

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Вавилон 5: Сезон 1 Babylon 5: Season 1

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The News That Doesn’t Suck

David and Joshua are reunited after a brief time apart and they are discussing some of the recent pop culture headlines that have hit the news.

Topics this episode range from the cinematic juggernaut that is BLACK PANTHER to the line up of summer movies yet to come. The trio-less trio also discusses new television series, old television series, and some exciting news coming out of the recent TOY FAIR!

Plus, will you be first to sign up for the TRIO SIMPATICO flea market? Find out how as you listen in to this curated collection of THE NEWS THAT DOESN'T SUCK!

All this and more on this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO!