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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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
It's Tuesday so that means time to talk about TV Shows!
welcome to Spiraken's Television Tuesday
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a perverted comedy that says it is about heroes but it really isn't. Find out as he reviews "RaW Hero" by Akira Hiramoto.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!!
Welcome to Television Tuesday.
In this episode, Gretta Returns (YAY) to help Xan talk about some of the latest shows to come out this week.
First they talk about the latest episode of NOS4A2
"Cripple Creek" S2 ep 7 directed by Tricia Brock.
Then they discuss the penultimate episode of Stargirl Season 1
"Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E pt 1" S1E12 directed by Toa Fraiser
And finally they do a quick deep dive in the world of Competitive Baking as they review "Sugar Rush: Extreme Sweet" the third version of the Sugar Rush series on netflix
As our hosts talks about these television shows, they talk about the nice tribute Sugar Rush did for one of their hosts, debated on the new information revealed about Charlie Manx, and wonder how Stargirl's season finale will be.
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 #sugarrushextremesweet #televisiontuesday #stargirltv #nos4a2 #dcuniverse #netflix #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme-Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
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Random Question of the Day: Should Vic forgive Bing?
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a super popular and funny slice of life series. So sit back and enjoy as he review "Yotsuba&!" by Kiyohiro Azuma.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
It's Tuesday!
So Time for Spiraken Television Tuesday
In this dramatic episode, Xan talks about the latest episodes of NOS4A2 and DC's Stargirl.
First he talks about NOS4A2 S1 ep 6
"The Hourglass" directed by Hanelle Culpepper
He also discusses the shocking new Star Girl S1 Episode 11
"Shining Knight" directed by Jennifer Phang.
While not going into too many spoilers, our host goes over the big reveal of the episodes and the possiblities moving forward with these shows.
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 #snowpiercertv #televisiontuesday #stargirltv #nos4a2 #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme-Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: What will Bing do to Charlie?
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
In This episode, Xan reviews a fun shonen manga that is part school drama, part overpowered Shounen Protagonist and part demon world antics. So grab your school pin and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun/Mairimashita! Iruma-kun" by Osamu Nishi.
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
It's Tuesday! So its time to talk about some Television Shows!!!
WELCOME TO SPIRAKEN TELEVISION TUESDAY!!!!
In this episode Xan talks about the latest episodes of NOS4A2 & DC's Stargirl.
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
In this seventeenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan is joined by Doug Wilder of Animecons.tv as they review one of the most violent and revenge filled bond films of all time. Is it a good end off for Timothy Dalton ? well sit back and find out as they review the 1989 James Bond Film, License To Kill directed by John Glen and starring Robert Brown, Desmond Llewelyn, Wayne Newton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Benicio del Toro, Talisa Soto, Anthony Zerbe, Caroline Bliss and Timothy Dalton as James Bond.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that names all of its characters after famous literary figures. So enjoy, as he reviews the action mystery manga series "Bungo Stray Dog" written by Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
It's Tuesday! So its time to talk about some Television Shows!!!
WELCOME TO SPIRAKEN TELEVISION TUESDAY!!!!
In this episode, Xan goes it alone as he discusses the latest episode in three awesome shows from this week.
First he discusses the latest episode of Nos4A2
S2E4 "The Lake House" directed by Craig McNeill
He also gives a super brief non spoiler review of the final two episode of season 1 of Snowpiercer
S1E9 "The Train Demanded Blood" directed by James Hawes
S1E10 "994 Cars Long" directed by James Hawes
and finally he goes over the latest episode of DC's Stargirl
"Brainwave" directed by Tamra Davis
As our host talks about these television shows, he tries not to spoil anything about the snowpiercer season finale and rants about the two filler episode.
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 #snowpiercertv #televisiontuesday #stargirltv #nos4a2 #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme-Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: Will Wayne go with Charlie?
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.