Spiraken Review Podcast
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
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Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
In this Twenty second Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Xan and Gretta talk about a new, grittier James Bond is his film Debut. Is he a worthy successor to his predecessors? Well grab a Vesper Martini and find out as they review the 2006 film adaptation of the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale , directed by Martin Campbell and and starring Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Judi Dench, Jesper Christensen, Giancarlo Giannini and introducing Daniel Craig as Newly Assigned 007 James Bond.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
In this four hundred and first episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by frequent collaborator Doug Wilder of Animecons.tv (@nigoki on twitter) to discuss an anthology of stories by one of the best mangaka out right now. Is it good? Well grab a hankie and find out as they review the manga anthology Sneeze-The Naoki Urasawa Story Collection by Naoki Urasawa.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode, Xan discusses the latest episodes for two novel adaptations.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled.
Our intrepid Host begins by discussing the latest episode of The Stand
S1E3: "Blank Page" directed by Danielle Krudy & Bridget Savage Cole
and then he talks about the Premiere episodes of The Terry Pratchett inspired but not connected The Watch
S1E1: "A Near Vimes Experience" directed by Craig Viveiros
and
S1E2: "Ook" directed by Craig Viveiros (note the title for this episode is because one of the secondary characters turned themselves into an orangutan.)
As our host rants about the non faithfulness of The Watch, Xan wonders what they will change next in these two shows and goes on about the changes in the new THE STAND episode.
Hope you Enjoy
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
#spiraken #wheelofmanga #televisiontuesday #thestand2020 #stephenking #thewatch #terrypratchett #bbcamerica #cbsallaccess #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Sunday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
WHERE TO FIND US
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Discord Tinyurl.com/spiradiscord
Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken
Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: What do you think about the Watch vs the original Discworld Watch?
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
OUR 400TH EPISODE of the Spiraken Manga Review!!!
In this amazing episode, Our Host Xan goes over some of his favorite manga that he reviewed over the past 100 episodes as well as reviewing an isekai series with a questionable main character. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews the isekai manga I'm Standing On 1,000,000 Lives by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!!
Welcome to Television Tuesday.
In this episode, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest show in the Masked Universe and then Xan alone goes over the latest episode of The Stand.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled.
So They start by talking about the premiere for The Masked Dancer
S1 E1 "Premiere-Everybody Mask Now"
and then Gretta leaves, so Xan can talk about the nitty gritty of The Stand
S1E2 "Pocket Savior" directed by Tucker Gates.
As our hosts discuss the crazy dancers, they also wonder if it is as good as its predecessor.
Hope you Enjoy
If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
#spiraken #wheelofmanga #televisiontuesday #maskedsinger #thestand2020 #disneyplus #hulu #cbsallaccess #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Sunday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
WHERE TO FIND US
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Discord Tinyurl.com/spiradiscord
Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken
Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: Will you continue watching The Masked Dancer?
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
In this superheroine inspired mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about the latest DCEU film that was released to HBO MAX before it hit theatres. Is it a worthy successor to the first film? Well sit back and find out as they review the Super hero action film Wonder Woman 1984 directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot , alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen.
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
As a special Christmas Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta talk about a long anticipated Disney/Pixar Film that was finally released on Disney +. Was it worth the wait. Find out and enjoy as they review the metaphysical animated film Soul directed by Pete Docter and starring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings, Questlove, and Angela Bassett.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to finally review a manga that was made by Great Comic Artist Felipe Smith. Does it hold up? Well grab your Brickside Chain and enjoy as he reviews the Parody Satire Slice of Life Manga Peepo Choo by Felipe Smith.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta get to talk a little about one of the most iconic Christmas Movies of all time. So grab your ada approved toothbrush and enjoy as they review the holiday classic Home Alone directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode, Xan & Gretta discuss the finales for both The Masked Singer & The Mandalorian as well as the pilot episode of The latest Stephen King Adaptation, The Stand.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled.
They begin by discussing the nail biting finale of The Mandalorian
S2E8 "Chapter 16: The Rescue" directed by Peyton Reed.
Afterwards they discuss the big reveal for The Masked Singer"
S4 E12 "The Season 4 Finale - Last Mask Standing".
And finally, Gretta is horrified as Xan describes the horrific first episode of The Stand
S1E1 "The End" directed by Josh Boone.
As our hosts discuss the great character development of Mayfeld, they also rant on whose idea was it to show only 3 new songs and then just reshow the songs that losers sang. More importantly Xan geeks out over the reuse of an old line in a final scene
Hope you Enjoy
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
#spiraken #wheelofmanga #televisiontuesday #themandalorian #maskedsinger #starwars #disneyplus #hulu #cbsallaccess #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Sunday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
WHERE TO FIND US
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Discord Tinyurl.com/spiradiscord
Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken
Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: Did you see the Character wearing the PPE in The Mandalorian?
About Us
SPIRAKEN or Some Podcast Inventing Reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives is a nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics. Started in 2008 by Xan Villanueva and "May-San",this podcast is dedicated to inform our audience on what manga,anime,tv series, conventions or other nerdy thing is worth investing their time in.