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
Sep 4, 2019
Sep 4, 2019
20 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a psychically powered gag manga that is completely insane. So sit back with some coffee jelly and enjoy as he reviews "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K/Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
As our host discusses the insane hilarity of this manga, he also discusses the strength of its side characters and why gag manga series work well. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
Aug 31, 2019
Aug 31, 2019
50 min
In this final installment of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST's theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes", Xan & Gretta review compare two of the most iconic Heist films of all time. So enjoy as they review not only the 1960 Classic Ocean's 11, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop Cesar Romero, Red Skeleton and many more.
They also the 2001 remake Ocean's Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts.
Aug 21, 2019
Aug 21, 2019
20 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic enhanced human series. So enjoy as he reviews "Fire Punch" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Besides discussing the plot of this manga, our intrepid host also rants on why this manga is unoriginal and where it could have improved. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
Aug 17, 2019
Aug 17, 2019
42 min
In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review Henry's Crime, directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.
Aug 14, 2019
Aug 14, 2019
20 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga that parodies Super Sentai Superhero Series. So put on your favorite Sentai outfit and enjoy as he reviews "Tenshi Sentai Sunred/Astro Fighter Sunred" by Makoto Kuboto
Besides talking about Super Sentai Series in general, our intrepid host also talks about the unique villains of this series and where he first heard about it. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
Aug 10, 2019
Aug 10, 2019
42 min
In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of a classic heist movie that involves two of the Monty Python crew. So enjoy as our hosts review A Fish Called Wanda, directed by Charles Crichton and starring John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson.
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
12 min
In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming coming of age comedy movie brought to you by the guys who made Superbad, Neighbors, 50/50 and some other recent comedies. So, sit back and enjoy as our hosts reviews Good Boys, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith Williams, and Brady Noon as well as Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery, Will Forte and Midori Francis
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
24 min
In this episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this time it is about being married in another world. So enjoy as he reviews "Risou no Himo Seikatsu/The Ideal Sponger Life" by Tsunehiko Watanabe and illustrated by Neko Hinotsuki
Our Host talks about how this is different to other isekai series, compares it to way of the house Husband and contemplates why this series works. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
Aug 4, 2019
Aug 4, 2019
50 min
In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, we return to an old tradition of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, The Theme Month and this one is a doozy. Xan and Gretta start the Month of Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes with a review of a modern heist movie. So enjoy as our hosts review The Town, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. It also stars Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, and Chris Cooper.
Jul 31, 2019
Jul 31, 2019
34 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga where having a long neck gives you dancing power. So turn on some classical music, get a dance partner and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome To The Ballroom" by Tomo Takeuchi
Our Host compares this manga to Sesuji wo Pin (a manga we reviewed in episode 212), and also discusses the unique character designs of this series. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
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.