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
Aug 20, 2013
Spiraken Con Review:Otakon 2013
Aug 20, 2013
Aug 20, 2013
36 min
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?

Aug 17, 2013
Aug 17, 2013
37 min
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?

Aug 6, 2013
Aug 6, 2013
23 min
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?

Jul 27, 2013
Jul 27, 2013
1hr 6 min
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?

Jul 20, 2013
Jul 20, 2013
1hr 21 min
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
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 - The Ballad of Sweeney Todd by Stephen Soundheim ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music -No Place Like London by Jamie Bower and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - The Worst Pies In London by Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - My Friends by Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Pirelli's Miracle Elixer by Ed Sanders, Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - The Contest by Johnny Depp and Sasha Baron Cohen( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - A Little Priest by Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Pretty Women by Alan Rickman and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Epiphany by Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Johanna (Reprise) by Jamie Bower and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - God That's Good! by Ed Sanders and Helena Bonham Carter ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Pretty Women (Reprise) by Alan Rickman and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Ending Music - Final Scene by Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street 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 fan group Spiraken Movie Review Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Random Question of the Week: What would a pie made of you taste like?

Jul 17, 2013
Jul 17, 2013
19 min
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?

Jul 5, 2013
Jul 5, 2013
1hr 19 min
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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Random Question of the Week: Which organ would you replace for genetic perfection?

Jul 3, 2013
Jul 3, 2013
18 min
In this episode, Xan gets in touch with his inner chef as he reviews that popular Italian cooking Manga, Bambino! by Sekiya Tetsuji
He also discusses the dynamic of cooking/food manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -We Can Make It by Arashi ( Bambino! J Drama OST ),Ending Music -Funiculi Funicula by Luciano Pavaratti ( Best of Pavaratti ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite type of Italian cuisine?

Jun 29, 2013
Jun 29, 2013
1hr 20 min
In this dark episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Kung Fu and Titties Director Joseph "Odie" McConnell returns to help Xan avoid the evil queen Bavmorda as they review the 1998 fantasy film, Willow directed by Ron Howard and starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley and Jean Marsh
They also discuss the Daikini power structure, nostalgia and how awesome Jack Nicholson, Gary Busey and Val Kilmer stuck in a room would be. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Elora Danan by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Escape From The Tavern by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Willow's Journey Begins by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Canyon of Mazes by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Tir Asleen by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Willow's Theme by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music - Bavmorda's Spell Is Cast by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Ending Music -Willow The Sorcerer by James Horner( Willow OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Guest's Email kungfuandtitties.com Our Twitter SpirakenXboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What was the best part of the film in your opininon?

Jun 22, 2013
Jun 22, 2013
1hr 8 min
In this dark episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Haywire's Lu returns to help Xan not become a collectable as they review the 2009 Thriller, The Collector directed by Marcus Dunstan and starring Josh Stewart, Andrea Roth and Juan Fernandez
They also discuss the different types of killers used in horror films, spoil the film heavily and rant about the disturbing nature of this film. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -I Feel You (Throb Mix) by Depeche Mode ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Bela Lugosi's Dead by Bauhaus ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Shut Up and Bleed by Combichrist ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Dead Bodies Everywhere by Korn ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Armenia by Einstrurzende Neubauten ( The Collector OST ), Ending Music -Beast by Nico Vega( The Collector OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Guest's Email haywireseries@gmail.com Our Website http://haywireseries.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Which trap scared you the most?

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.






