Spiraken Review Podcast
580 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Tokyo Ghoul’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, Random Reviews and our passionate Monthly Book Club. From Lupin III’s heists to Vagabond’s soul-searching, if it’s kinetically enhanced, we’ve spun it. Tune in weekly for glorious uncertainty!
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Monday Nov 11, 2013
Monday Nov 11, 2013
Hello ladies and gents, boys and girls, reds, blues and all you good folk of the Spiraken community! We’re back discussing your eventually go-to devices for all the entertainment you could want. In this mini-episode, we discuss our hopes and aspirations for the next generation of game consoles along with dispelling myths and touching upon some of the finer points of both Sony and Microsoft’s new children.
Keep in mind, this was recorded about two or three weeks ago and there have been a few updates and changes, revelations and insight into the games and consoles. If you’d like us to talk a little more about this or you’d like to converse with us about the XBone or PS4, just shoot us a message or ten! Game on!
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Korobeiniki by Dmitri Hvorostovsky ( Tetris OST ), Ending Music - Tron Legacy by Daft Punk ( Tron OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Do you want a PS4 or an Xbox 1?
Friday Nov 08, 2013
Friday Nov 08, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Lethal, Raze and Xan get down with their bad selves as they review the 2002 comedy Blaxploitation parody film, Undercover Brother directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring Eddie Griffin, Denise Richards, Aunjanue Ellis, Chris Kattan, Chi McBride, Dave Chappelle, Neil Patrick Harris, Billy D. Williams and a guest appearance by James Brown
Besides discussion on the nuances of this fine theatrical release, our hosts talk about the death of Marice Wallace, Xan's upcoming Vacation, the grossness of mayonnaise, rant about Black Friday, the upcoming Dr. Who 50th Anniversary and a variety of game related rants at the stinger of the podcast. Hope you enjoy
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: Intro Music - Give Up The Funk (Tear The Rood off the Sucker) by Parliament and Snoop Dogg ( Undercover Brother OST), Background Music -Brick House by The Commodores ( Undercover Brother OST), Background Music - Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry ( Undercover Brother OST), Background Music - Say It Loud by James Brown ( Undercover Brother OST), Ending Music - Undercover Brother Theme by Stanley Clarke ( Undercover Brother OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Would you like to try the General's Fried Chicken?
Wednesday Oct 23, 2013
Wednesday Oct 23, 2013
In this second installement of Spiraken's Con Review for New York Comic Con 2013 at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York, New York from Oct 10 through 13th, Xan Raze, Lethal and Baz go over the various events and experiences from Oct 11-13th at NYCCA Columbian Cosplayer of Mazinger Z
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the very short murder mystery The Teddy Bear Murder Case by Asumiko Nakamura
He discusses the basic plot of this very short mystery, as well as geeks a bit over his experiences at NYCC Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Warped Teddy Bear Picnic ( Naughty Bear OST ),Ending Music -Death at The Beach ( Naughty Bear 2 OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Would you want to hear more stories about the characters in this manga?
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
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
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
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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?
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.