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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Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta give a quick review on a Christmas film about the trials and tribulations of a large family during Christmas. So grab a mug of coquito and enjoy as they review the Holiday Drama movie Nothing Like The Holidays, directed by Alfredo De Villa and starring Luis Guzmán, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Jay Hernandez and Elizabeth Peña.
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
In this special holiday themed mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about their first reactions to an older animated Christmas Classic. so sit back and enjoy as they review the CGI animated family Film Arthur Christmas directed by Sarah Smith & Barry Cook and starring the voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, and Ashley Jensen.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
A Long Time Ago...
In an apartment far far away...
Xan & Gretta review a very special Holiday special that is one part parody, one part homage, and one part comedy. Is it superior to the original Star Wars Holiday Special from 1977? Well get your brick on and find out as they review the comedy holiday lego movie The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special directed by Ken Cunningham and starring Anthony Daniels, Helen Sadler, Omar Miller, Jake Green, Kelly Marie Tran, Matt Sloan, and Billy Dee Williams.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a historical manga that centers around a poison otaku who ends up becoming the Emperor's food taster. Is it a fun story. Sit back and find out as he reviews the romantic drama light novel manga adaptation known as The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga, Itsuki Nanao and illustrated by Nekokurage.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest episode of The Mandalorian as well as a failed idea from The Masked Singer.
So first we start off with the return of Bill Burr in this week's episode
S2 E7 :"Chapter 15: The Believer" directed by Rick Famuyiwa
and afterwards they discuss the abomination that is
The MASKED SINGER HOLIDAY SING ALONG....
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 #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 Grogu be returned?
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
In this special Christmas mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to discuss the sequel to one of the best Holiday Movies from 2018. So sit back and enjoy as they review the Holiday adventure movie, The Christmas Chronicles 2 directed by Chris Columbus and starring Kurt Russell reprising his role as Santa Claus, Goldie Hawn as Mrs Claus, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Julian Dennison, Jahzir Bruno, Tyrese Gibson, Sunny Suljic, Darlene Love, and Malcolm McDowell.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
In this heartwarming holiday mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about a Netflix movie that feels like a Hallmark Movie. Is it any good? Well grab a ukulele, sit back and find out as they review the inspired by a real event romantic holiday movie Operation Christmas Drop directed by Martin Wood and starring Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig.
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
In this special Spiraken Mini movie review, Xan and Gretta review the latest Holiday musical to be released by Netflix. Is it a Christmas classic or is it a holiday dud . Well grab a journal, sit back and find out as our hosts review the 2020 holiday musical movie Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey directed by David E. Talbert and starring Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Davina Phillip, Ricky Martin, and introduces Madalen Mills.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a unique manga that deals with a scifi romance that focuses on married life in a unique way. How is that possible? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Tonikawa Kawaii/Fly Me to the Moon by Kenjiro Hata.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta make up for missing last week by talking about two episode of the two shows they are watching. So four episodes we review in this episode. They start this episode by discussing two of the best episode of The Mandalorian to date
S2 E5: "Chapter 13: The Jedi" directed by Dave Filoni
and then they geek out over the return of A Star Wars Legend in
S2 E6: "Chapter 14: The Tragedy" directed by Robert Rodriquez.
After going over the cool sci fi show, they discuss the reveals from two episodes of The Masked Singer
S4 E9: " The Group C Finals-The Mask Gives Thanks"
and then the semi finals
S4 E10: "The Semi Finals- The Super Six"
While they discuss the shocking reveal of "Baby Yoda"'s name, they also wonder if Ken will ever get respect in the show and who will ultimately win the day.
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 #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 was a better Cameo: Ashoka or Boba Fett?
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.