Spiraken Review Podcast
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Friday Mar 30, 2012
Friday Mar 30, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan finishes the Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children without the assistance of his usual cadre of co-hosts but does have a surprise guest host to assist him in this great endeavor. He reviews arguably one of Hayao Miyazaki's best films of all time: The mystical action/adventure/fantasy/environmental film Mononoke Hime/The Princess Mononoke, starring Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Billy Bob Thorton, John Di Maggio, John DeMita, Jada Pinkett Smith, Keith David and Gillian Anderson. For the original Japanese it is starring Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Tsunehiko Kamijo, Sumi Shimamoto , Akihiro Miwa, and Hisaya Morishige
But that's not all, our intrepid hosts also review the newest Studio Ghibli film, Kari-gurashi no Arietti/ Arrietty/The Secret World of Arriety which was directed by newcomer Hiromasa Yonebayashi and stars (well for the UK release anyway) Saoirse Ronan, Mark Strong, Olivia Colman, Like Allen-Gale, Tom Holland, Phyllida Law, Geraldine McEwan and Ray Gillon. For the original Japanese Dub we have Mirai Shida, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Shinobu Otake, Keiko Takeshita, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Tomokazu Miura, and Kirin Kik as the stars of the film. For the abysmal US Dubm there is Bridget Mendler, David Henrie, Amy Poehler, Gracie Poletti, Moises Arias, Will Arnett, and Carol Burnett.
There is also an in depth discussion about the history of Studio Ghibli as well as some of the other things that Hayao Miyazaki has worked on in his long illustrious career. We also discuss the misadventures of our possible mascot, Barry the Kodama and why some actors should not be voice actors
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -The Legend of Ashitaka by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST ), Background Music - The Journey To The West by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - Kodamas by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - Evening At The Ironworks by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - The Tatara Women Work Song by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - The Demon God III by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - The Young Man From The East by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - San and Ashitaka In The Forest of the Deer God by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - Adagio of Life and Death by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - The World of the Dead by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - The World of the Dead II by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - Adagio of Life and Death II by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - Kodamas by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST),Background Music - The Demon God by Joe Hisashi ( Mononoke Hime OST), Background Music - Our House Below by Cecile Corbel ( Karigurashi no Arietti OST ), Background Music - The Neglected Garden by Cecile Corbel ( Karigurashi no Arietti OST),Background Music - Sho's Lament by Cecile Corbel ( Karigurashi no Arietti OST), Background Music - Arriety's Song (Instrumental) by Cecile Corbel ( Karigurashi no Arietti OST),Ending Music Arrietty's Song by Cecile Corbel ( Karigurashi no Arietti OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite Studio Ghibli film?
Friday Mar 23, 2012
Friday Mar 23, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues the Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children with his usual assistants of mayhem: Rufus, Baz & the New Guy. Despite one co-host's attempts at de-railing the situation, Our hosts review arguably one of Hayao Miyazaki's best films of all time: The Science Fiction, Post Apocalyptic Environmental film, Kaze no Tani no Naushika/ Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind starring (for the dub anyway) Alison Lohman, Shia Labeouf, Uma Thurman, Patrick Stewart, Chris Sarandon, Frank Welker, Mark Hamill and Edward James Olmos. For the original Japanese it is starring Sumi Shimamoto, Yoji Matsuda, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Lemasa Kayumi, Ichino Nagai, Kohei Miyauchi, Mugihito, and Goro Naya
This episode goes over the various setbacks and problems over getting the original version of this film released in English, the religious undertones of the film, and Baz constantly pimping out Crackle.com.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Tori no Hito by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST), Background Music -Kaze no Tani no Naushika by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST),Background Music - Moewe by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST),Background Music - Ohmu To Kouryu by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST), Ending Music - Kaze no Tani no Naushika by Takako Minekawa( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many of Studio Ghibli's films deal with the environment in one way or another?
Saturday Mar 17, 2012
Saturday Mar 17, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues the Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children with a cadre of Co-hosts on this Saint Patrick's Day. So listen as Timbo, Baz, Rufus, and New Guy drunkenly review that pre Ghibli, action adventure heist movie, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring (for the dub anyway) David Hayter, John Snyder, Richard Epcar, Dorothy Clias Fahn, Dougary Grant, Kirk Thornton, Bridget Hoffman, Joe Romersa and Milton James. For the original Japanese it is starring Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue,m Eiko Masuyama, Taro Ishida, Sumi Shomamoto, and Goto Naya
Since this episode is also our St Patrick's Day episode, there are several drunken tangents from are Baz and Rufus part of the goon union, what makes lupin awesome, what is the best kind of beer to drink, Rants galore, Bandai going under and finally Xan believing in Harvey Dent
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Lupin The 3rd theme by IRQ (Lupin III OST 2002), Background Music -Fire Treasure by Yuri Onno( Lupin the III: Castle of Cagliostro OST), Ending Music - Lupin Theme '79 Mix by IRQ (DDR Extreme 2)
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Random Question of the Week: Is the Liquor Company Guinness responsible for The Guinness World Records?
Saturday Mar 10, 2012
Saturday Mar 10, 2012
So we start the 2nd theme month for 2012, Spiraken's Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children with a bang as Timbo & Xan review that high seas flying adventure, Porco Rosso, Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring (for the dub anyway) Michael Keaton, Susan Egan, Brad Garrett, Cary Elwes, David Ogden Pierce and many more voice actors
Besides covering the basis for Miyazaki's love of airplanes and the awesomeness of Studio Ghibli, Xan and Timbo complain about pirates that look like Hitler and the complex existential nature of this film...all while intoxicated.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode: Background Music -Mamma Aiuda by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST), Intro Music - Jidai no Kaze ~ Hito Ga Hito de Irareta Toki by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST), Background Music -SEPIA-Iro no Shashin by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - Kaerazaru Hibi by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - SERIBIA MAACHI by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Mamma Aiuda by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Sakuranbo no Minoru Koro by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -SERIBIA MAACHI by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - Fio-Seventeen by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - Piccolo no Onna-Tachi by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Porco e Bella ~ Ending by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Dogfight by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -SEPIA-Iro no Shashin by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Lupin the III theme by IRQ ( Lupin the III 2003 OST), Ending Music - Toki Ni Wa Mukashi no Hanashi o by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Who is your favorite of all the sea pirates?
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
In the final installment of Spiraken Movie Review's theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties), Xan & Zorro indulge in a weird Chinese Kung Fu Comedy Known as 功夫 (Gung Fu) or Kung Fu Hustle. This film was directed and stars Stephen Chow and also stars Danny Chan Kwok-kwan, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, Leung Siu-Lung, Xing Yu, Chiu Chi-ling, DOng Zhihua, Lam Chi-Chung, Eva Huang, Tin Kai-man, Gar Hong-hay, Fung Hak-on, Lam Suet, Yuen Chenung-yan and Feng Xiaogang.
Saturday Nov 19, 2011
Saturday Nov 19, 2011
In the third installment of Spiraken Movie Review's theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties), Xan & Zorro cover the legends of Awesomeness which are told in the 2008 Dreamworks masterpiece Kung Fu Panda , directed by Mark Osborne and starring Jack Black , Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, James Hong, Lucy Lu, Angelina Jo Lee, Seth Rogan and Jackie Chan
Listen as Xan and Zorro debate on the merits of this modern Kung Fu classic to be. Remember to check out our sponsor, the upcoming film Kung Fu and Titties directed by Spiraken guest host Joseph "Odie" McConnell, it's a movie that any red blooded man should see.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode: Background Music -Sacred Pools of Tears by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Intro Music -Hero by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Titties, Beautiful Titties by John Archer Lundgren(Kung Fu & Titties OST), Background Music -Hero by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Oogway Ascends by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Sacred Pools of Tears by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Tai Lung Escapes by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST),Background Music -Shifu Faces Tai Lung by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Theme Song by Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness OST), Ending Music -Kung Fu Fighting by Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What role does Kyle Gass play in this movie?
Friday Nov 11, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 53: Kickboxer (or Nok Su Kow! Nok Su Kow!)
Friday Nov 11, 2011
Friday Nov 11, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Zorro continue the theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties) with a Muay Tai action classic from 1989 starring the Muscles from Brussels himself, Jean Claude Van Damme in Kick Boxer, directed by Mark DiSalle and also starring Michel Qissi , Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan, Haskell V. Anderson III, Rochelle Ashana, and Ka Ting Lee
Laugh as Xan and Zorro banter about the insanity of using Resined up Hemp Ropes as fighting gloves, why Tong Po (Michel Qissi) is such an ugly man how pretty Taiwan is. Remember to check out our sponsor, the upcoming film Kung Fu and Titties, directed by Spiraken guest host Joseph "Odie" McConnell, it's a movie that any red blooded man should see.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode:Background Music -The Warriors of Old by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Intro Music -Fight For Love by Stan Bush (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Advanced Training 2 by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Stone City by Paul Hertzog(KickboxerOST) Background Music -Fight for Love by Stan Bush (Kickboxer OST), Background Music - Feeling Good Today by Beau Williams (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Stone City by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Advanced Training 2 by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Ending Music -Never Surrender by Stan Bush (Kickboxer OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was the name of Dennis Chan's dog?
Friday Nov 04, 2011
Friday Nov 04, 2011
In this, the 52nd episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Zorro begin our theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties) with an amazing Kung Fu Film from 1985, Barry Gordy's Last Dragon directed by Barry Gordy and starring Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carrey, Christopher Murney, Faith Prince, Ernie Rays Jr. with a cameo by William H. Macy
In order to fully appreciate this theme month, Xan and Zorro discuss what exactly makes a good Kung Fu Movie There is also discussion on Chico DeBarge, why the bitch slap is not a good Kung Fu move, and Tangents galore. Remember to Check out our sponsor, the upcoming film "Kung Fu and Titties" directed by Spiraken guest host Joseph "Odie" McConnell, it's a movie that any red blooded man should see.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, And finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast. Also listen for a very special guest in our stinger. Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode:Background Music -Dirty Books by Faith Prince (The Last Dragon OST), Intro Music -The Last Dragon by Dwight David (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -7th Heavan by Vanity (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -Suki Yaki Hot Saki Sue by Raw Dog (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -The Glow by Willie Hutch (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -Inside You by Willie Hutch(The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -The Last Dragon by Dwight David (The Last Dragon OST), Ending Music -Rhythem of the Night by DeBarge (The Last Dragon OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many goons did Eddie Arkadian Hire for the final fight?