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.
Episodes
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
45 min
Happy 12th Anniversary Spiraken Review Podcast!
In this anniversary episode of the Podcast, Xan with special help by Gretta review a classic manga that is about love, technology and magical girls. Be Kind, rewind and enjoy as they review "Video Girl Ai" by Masakazu Katsura.
May 14, 2020
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
30 min
In This episode, Xan reviews a rom com that combines the Gyaru Phenomenon with cooking. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the ecchi rom com cooking manga series "Gal Gohan" by Marii Taiyou
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
50 min
In this fourteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review one of the two unofficial Bond movie not produced by Albert Broccoli but starring Sean Connory and based off of Thunderball. Is a better film than the original? Sit back and find out as they review Never Say Never Again directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Edward Fox, Alec McCowen, Bernie Casey, Kim Basinger, Max von Sydow, Klaus Maria Brandauer and returning as James Bond, Sean Connory.
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
1 hr 8 min
In This super special episode of this podcast, Xan, Gretta and Doug discuss their top five favorite Muppet Movies/Specials of all Time.
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As they discuss these classic films/ television specials,, they also share their favorite Jim Henson Moments, the impact the muppets have had on their entertainment life and marvel at the magic of these amazing characters. We will be continuing this Muppet retrospective with a new more podcasts so stay tuned.
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Music Used in This Episode: Opening Theme- The Muppet Show Introduction by Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Others (The Muppet Show OST) , Closing Theme- Mah Nà Mah Nà by Jim Henson (The Muppet Show OST) , Stinger Theme- Rainbow Connection by Kermit The Frog (The Muppets Album)
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Random Question of the Week: What are your top five Muppet Movies or Specials?
May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020
1 hr 23 min
In this latest revitalized episode of the Spiraken Motion Picture Review, Xan & Gretta review and compare 2 films that were released in 2006, are set in the 1890s and are about stage magic. Which was the better film. Well Sit down and find out as they review The Illusionist (directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan)
and The Prestige (directed by Chrisopher Nolan and starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis & David Bowie)
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
48 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a battle manga that uses powers creatively. So enjoy as he reviews "Battle In 5 Seconds After Meeting/Deatte 5 Byou de Battle" written by Saizou Harawata and illustrated by Kashiwa Miyako.
Apr 28, 2020
Apr 28, 2020
23 min
In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest Netflix animated film. Based on a unique book, this movie is one part Lemony Snickets and One Part Wallace & Grommit. Enjoy as they review The Willoughbys, directed by Kris Pearn and starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Sean Cullen and Ricky Gervais.
Apr 27, 2020
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.