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.
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

Saturday Oct 12, 2013
Spiraken Con Review: New York Comic Con 2013 Part 1
Saturday Oct 12, 2013
Saturday Oct 12, 2013
Since we just got back from NYCC, It will take some time to have a full review of the convention but here is The First installement of Spiraken's Con Review of New York Comic Con 2013 at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York, New York from Oct 10 through 13thHere is a look at the show floor for this year

Thursday Sep 19, 2013
Thursday Sep 19, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Raze, Baz and the Mystery Girl join Xan to watch as immortals fight for the prize as they review the 1986 action adventure , Highlander directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Roxanne Heart, Clancy Brown and Jon Polito.
While Mystery Girl rants about how bizarre this film's plot holes are, Baz defends why he prefers Older Sean Connnery to his younger self, Raze comments on how the story still holds up to this day and Xan simply basks in the awesomeness of the Queen Soundtrack. Hope you enjoy
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Music For Episode: Intro Music - Princes of the Universe by Queen ( Highlander OST), Background Music - The Boy Is Mine by Michael Kamen ( Highlander OST), Background Music - The Quickening by Michael Kamen ( Highlander OST),Background Music - The Perfect Way To Start by Michael Kamen ( Highlander OST), Background Music -Training Macleod by Michael Kamen ( Highlander OST), Background Music -Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen ( Highlander OST), Background Music -New York, New York by Queen ( Highlander OST), Ending Music - The Prize by Queen ( Highlander OST) , Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What would you do if you were immortal?

Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 173: Momo (or What Is The Deal With The Number Seven?)
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to take a breather from reality as he reviews a mediocre Shojo manga about omnipotent beings with the mental attitude of a 6 year old, so relax as Xan review Momo by Mayu Sakai
He also discusses the randomness of such a podcast and begins the countdown to NYCC 2013. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Ichigo Complete by Saeko Chiba, Fumiko Orikasa, Ayako Kawasumi and Mamiko Noto ( Strawberry Marshmellow OST ), OST),Ending Music - Kigurumi Wakusei by Ayahi Takagaki ( Hanamaru Kindergarten OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What are seven things you love about life on Earth?
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013
Spiraken Con Review:Otakon 2013
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013
After taking a week off to adjust to coming back from paradise, Xan is primed and ready. so n this edition of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about Spiraken's Debut at the 20th Otakon in Baltimore, Maryland from Aug 9th through 11thListen as he talks about the fan friendly atmosphere as well as the great programing involved.This is how crazy it was on Saturdaywhile there was lots of things Xan could not talk about, there was an equal amount he could discuss, so sit back and relax as he reviews Otakon
Check out Rambel Ra, Marking Director for Vertical Inc.
Despite the fact that Xan is exhausted from his long commute home, he gives a consise review of the panels he attended, the atmosphere of the convention and some new release information. stay tuned and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Flags by T.M. Revolution ( TM Evolution 2012),Ending Music -Moon by Yoko Kanno (Best of Yoko Kannon 2013)
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Random Question of the Week: What would you want to see at otakon?

Saturday Aug 17, 2013
Saturday Aug 17, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Lu from Haywireseries.com has decided to join Xan on his epic journey as he strives to make heads or tails of the 2012 Romantic Sci Fi independent Film , Upside Down directed by Juan Solanas and starring Jim Sturgess, Kristen Dunst, Timothy Spall, and Blu Mankuma
Despite probably needing Theoretical Physics degrees, Xan and Lu attempt to make sense of the unusual plot, the intriguing scientific rules of the film and debate about its unexpected resolution.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Ending Music - El Ultimo Cafe by Roberto Goyeneche ( Un Monde à L'envers OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How weird would it be to be able to live in up or down?

Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets excited as he talks about the romantic comedy harem fighting series Sekirei written by Sakurako Gokurakuin
HE also gets psyched for Otakon and talks about Boobs. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sekirei by Saori Hayami ( Sekirei OST ), Ending Music - Dear Sweet HEart by Saori Hayami ( Sekirei OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Are Musubi's Breasts not amazing?

Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 89: The Wicker Man (1973 ) ( or It Can Not Fail)
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
In this, the final installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Month of Melodies, Music, and Mostly Mercurial Protagonists, Vinnie from All Geeks Considered returns to convince Xan that the movie we are reviewing is a musical. So sit back and relax as they banter about 1973's , The Wicker Man directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, and Britt Ekland,
There is also discussion on if this film is in reality a documentary of Christopher Lee's Life, What is the true concept of nobility, what ways Sgt. Howie could have circumvented his fate and why renting a hotel room for $25 is never a good idea
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Vinnie's Podcast "All Geeks Considered" for discussion on all things geek related. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Corn Rigs by Paul Giovanni ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music -The Landlord's Daughter by Roy Bard, John MacGregor, Walter Carr, Lindsay Kemp and Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Gently Johnny by Paul Giovanni ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Maypole by Walter Carr and Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Fire Leap by Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - The Tinker of Rye by Diane Cilento and Christopher Lee( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Willows Song by Annie Ross ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Procession by Magnet ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Chop Chop by Paul Giovanni ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Lullaby by Paul Giovanni(The Wicker Man OST), Background Music -Sumer is Icumen In by Christopher Lee and Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Appointment With The Wicker Man by Christopher Lee ( The Wicker Man OST), Ending Music - Sunset by Magnet ( The Wicker Man OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Guest Host's Website http://www.allgeeksconsidered.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Guest Host's Email agcbloggers@gmail.com Our Twitter Spirakenmovie Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Random Question of the Week: What do you think about the ending?

Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
In this, the third installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Month of Melodies, Music, and Mostly Mercurial Protagonists, Vinnie from All Geeks Considered joins Xan to review a most murderous play about revenge, forlorn love and meat pies. So sit back and relax as they review 2007's , Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Timothy Spall, Sasha Baron Cohen, Jamie Bower, Jayne Wisener and a cameo by Anthony Stewart Head
Vinnie and Xan also discuss what a Beadle actually does, the unique nature of Soundheim plays, the correct way to purchase anime and if Christopher Lee should have been Judge Turpin
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a mouthwatering Food Manga, which is also the 4th longest running manga of all time, Cooking Papa by Tochi Ueyama
He also discusses the effects of seinen manga on teen minds vs adult minds and how appetizing the food is in this manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Happy Dance ( Cooking Papa OST ), Ending Music - Closing Theme ( Cooking Papa OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: If you knew how to cook, would you hide it from all your peers?

Friday Jul 05, 2013
Friday Jul 05, 2013
In this first installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Melodies, Music, and Mostly Mercurial Protagonists, Demona gets back behind the mic to help Xan review the gory and twisted musical from 2008 , Repo! The Genetic Opera directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and starring Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Alexa Vega, Sarah Brightman, Ogre and a special performance by Paris Hilton
Demona and Xan also discuss why repo-ing organs may be good for the economy and what is truly brilliant about this film
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Genetic Repo Man by Terrance Zdunich ( Repo! The Genetic OperaOST), Background Music -At The Opera Tonight by Original Cast ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music - 21st Century Cure by Alexa Vega and Terrance Zdunich ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Legal Assassin by Anthony S. Head ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Zydrate Anatomy by Alexa Vega and Terrance Zdunich ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music - Thankless Job by Anthony S. Head ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Chase The Morning by Alexa Vega and Sarah Brightman ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Night Surgeon by Anthony S. Head, Bill Mosely, Orge the Skinny Puppet, and Paul Sorvino ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Chromaggia by Sarah Brightman ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -I Didn't Know I Love You So Much by Alexa Vega and Anthony S. Head ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Infected by Alexa Vega ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music - Thankless Job by Anthony S. Head ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Night Surgeon by Anthony S. Head, Bill Mosely, Orge the Skinny Puppet, and Paul Sorvino ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Chase The Morning by Alexa Vega and Sarah Brightman ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music -Let The Monster Rise by Alexa Vega and Anthony S. Head ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music - Seventeen by Alexa Vega ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Background Music - Zydrate Anatomy by Alexa Vega and Terrance Zdunich ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Ending Music - Legal Assassin by Anthony S. Head ( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST), Stinger Music - We Started This Opera Shit by Original Cast( Repo! The Genetic Opera OST)
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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.






